The Fat Ox of Banff

November 19, 2025

Very beautiful and delicious additional to Banff. Italian food with Canadian influence. We started with a bottle of red wine and Venison Carpaccio. The cheapest bottle of red is $73, so would like some cheaper options. The Carpaccio was amazing and didn't miss having bread or crackers with it. Then we had the Spagetti & Meatballs (with elk meatballs) and the Shrimp Fazoletti. Amazing pasta dishes! Finished with the Sticky Toffee Pudding that I think needs a bit of work (a bit dry and overly sweet). Overall, excellent service and great experience!

October 22, 2025

We ordered from their happy hour menu. The portions were a bit small, but the prices were reasonable. The shrimp scampi was delicious, and the elk meatballs were beyond my expectations! I honestly thought I wouldn’t like them, but they turned out so good, definitely a 10/10 for both. After happy hour, we also tried the black linguine vongole pasta, which was really tasty, especially if you love clams and lamb. My husband had the Wild Boar Chop. It tasted a bit plain at first, but once we added the honey berry sauce, it was so much better. We'd rate both dishes a 9/10. I also tried their Berry Lemonade Spirit Free drink. It's super refreshing and honestly one of the best non-alcoholic drinks I’ve ever had. Also, the staff were very welcoming and friendly, which made our Banff dining experience even better. Highly recommended.

November 2, 2025

We popped in for dinner yesterday, a group of four. Can I just say how fabulous this place is. From the welcoming atmosphere to fantastic service and a delightful menu, there is very few things I can say I disliked. My daughter and I had ordered the special, a 3 course meal, and some cocktails. We started with a pear salad, then a pumpkin ravioli and ended with vanilla crème brûlée. I do believe that the starter and the main could have used a bit more tang - the salad dressing of olive oil and vinaigrette ratio was a wee bit off and the sauce of the ravioli would have done well with a splash of balsamic. Their crème brûlée on the other hand, why I don’t know if I’ve ever had one so delightful. The topping of cranberry compote and roasted hazelnuts sold us on the first bite. My daughter can’t stop talking about it! Over all the experience was lovely. Next time I find myself in Banff this’ll be on the list of places to go!

October 19, 2025

Our first meal in Banff was at The Fat Ox, and it was a great start to our vacation -- the Sunday ravioli special with fried sage and pumpkin seeds and butternut squash was luscious, comforting, and tasty, and my mom loved her lamb fazzoletti. But it was the shrimp scampi that really floored us. It was so delicious, my mom wouldn't shut up about it. The sauce was spicy and garlicky, and the slab of fried focaccia underneath absorbed it all so it was oozy but still crisp -- I just wish they gave us more focaccia to "fare la scarpetta" with it. We came back for happy hour before we left Banff just so we could eat it one last time -- a yummy start and end to our trip~

October 10, 2025

Good I order was spaghetti pomadoro and fuchsia bread and burrata sandwich . Me and my mom r both vegetarians and food was absolutely amazing taste fresh and delicious . Wish they had more options then the regular menu for vegetarian but regardless the service was quick out server was very quick and easy to communicate to . Ambiance is very chill and comfy.