PHONE:

403.762.5550

ADDRESS:

211 Bear St

MAINS:

$16 - $66

Everything in Banff seems to be named after local wildlife, so you may be wondering if the Bison Restaurant actually serves bison. The answer is a resounding, Yes! You’ll find bison striploin, short ribs, rib-eye, bison burger and ragu on the menu, but that’s not all they have to offer. The Bison Restaurant prides itself on preparing farm-to-table meals featuring ingredients from local, family-run farms. Check out the curry-roasted cauliflower, escargot, elk poutine, spiced lamb rack or wild mushroom pizza. No matter what you you’re craving, you’ll always find something scrumptious on the menu. Because the focus is on fresh, local, and seasonal, the dishes are constantly changing, but you’ll never have to worry about finding something delicious to tickle your taste buds.

Did I mention the views? Gorgeous. When the sun goes down and the mountains disappear, watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen. Yep, you really know where your food comes from when you dine at the Bison!

BRUNCH DINNER DESSERT KIDS MENU

Breakfast

$16

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

fontina + bacon stuffed croissant, ricotta cream, blueberry sauce, apple slaw

$16

$15

MOUNTAIN BREAKFAST

maple hill farm eggs, peameal bacon, roasted tomatoes + white beans, thrice cooked potatoes, wild flour rye

$15

$17

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

maple hill farm eggs, chorizo verde, grilled tomato pico, feta, hot sauce, lime crema, flour tortilla

$17

$16

KALE + EGGS

maple hill farm eggs, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, mint vinaigrette, rye crackers

$16

$15

TOFU SCRAMBLE

squash, greens, caramelized onions, pistachio pesto, grilled tomato sauce, chickpea flatbread, potatoes

$15

Benedicts

$16

PEAMEAL BENNY

peameal bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, english muffin, thrice cooked potatoes, hollandaise

$16

CONFIT DUCK BENNY

arugula, goat cheese, english muffin, thrice cooked potatoes, hollandaise

$16

SMOKED SALMON BENNY

fried capers, pickled onions, english muffin, thrice cooked potatoes, hollandaise

$16

Lunch

$18

GRASS FED BEEF BURGER

fontina, peameal, tomato aïoli, caramelized onions, burger bun, tomatoes, fries

$18

$17

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

grilled chicken breast, romaine, parmesan, fried capers, pink peppercorn, dressing, olive oil, croutons

$17

$16

SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH

goat cheese, capers, red onions, rye bread, house salad

$16

Share with the Table

WARM OLIVES

lemon zest, chili, garlic

$32

MEAT + CHEESE

selection of local cured meats + cheeses, house preserves, pickles

$32

Plant Based

$17

CAESAR SALAD

parmesan crisps, soft-poached egg, sourdough croutons, confit garlic, crispy capers, grilled lemon, pink peppercorn dressing

$17

$16

BUTTERNUT BRUSCHETTA

uprising sourdough, whipped mascarpone, honey, fried sage

$16

$17

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

maple, chili, citrus, shaved manchego, almonds

$17

WINTER SALAD

kale greens, gorgonzola, bacon lardons, white wine poached pears, chia seeds, carrot tarragon dressing

$17

$16

BEET CARPACCIO SALAD

citrus roasted beets, arugula, pickled cucumber + radish, goat cheese cream, candied walnuts

$16

$17

CURRY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

butternut squash romesco, honey yogurt, crispy capers, fresh cilantro

$17

Small Plates

WINTER WARM-UP

chef’s creation of seasonal flavours

$21

PISTACHIO CRUSTED SCALLOPS

brown butter squash puree, cilantro cream, chili threads, micro greens

$21

$19

ELK POUTINE

braised elk ragu, truffle, gnocchi, ricotta, cheese curds, crispy onions

$19

$16

SMOKED TROUT RILLETTE

pickled shallots, arugula, preserved lemon, garlic crostini

$16

$19

ESCARGOT

bone marrow, bacon lardon, gruyère, gremolata, warm sourdough, chili oil

$19

BISON TATAKI

pickled shimiji mushrooms, slivered almonds, crispy wontons, ponzu, cold pressed canola

$19

Big Game Selection

$51

CAST IRON BISON SHORT RIBS

bacon lardon, mushrooms, baby potatoes, root vegetables

$51

$66

NORTH RANGE RANCH BISON RIB-EYE

potato pave, seasonal veg, chimichurri, red wine jus

$66

$56

NORTH RANGE RANCH BISON STRIPLOIN

panko + dijon crusted, roasted shallot purée, duck fat potatoes, seasonal veg, red wine jus

$56

$45

BENCHMARK FARMS BEEF STRIPLOIN

celeriac purée, wilted kale, crispy pancetta, roasted chanterelles, crispy shallots

$45

$55

BENCHMARK FARMS BEEF TENDERLOIN

black garlic purée, truffle whipped potatoes, king oyster mushrooms, bone marrow butter, red wine jus

$55

$45

SPICED LAMB RACK

pearl cous cous, roasted root vegetables, muhammara, charred cipollini onions, blackberry jus

$45

Local + Canadian Favorites

$35

BROME LAKE DUCK BREAST

butternut squash risotto, grilled asparagus, beet + blackberry gel, vincotto, micro greens

$35

$36

WILD BC STEELHEAD TROUT

white bean + parsley pistou, caper beurre blanc, grilled lemon, seasonal vegetables, pickled onions, pea shoots

$36

$34

CRISPY MISO CHICKEN

creamed kale, seasonal vegetables, serrano chili vinaigrette, sesame seeds, green onion, chili threads

$34

$29

BISON RAGU

tomato + fennel braised, tagliatelle, herbed cream cheese, fresh parsley

$29

$24

THE BISON BURGER

bison + beef blend, fontina, peameal bacon, carmaelized onions, tomato aïoli, fresh tomatoes, pickles, arugula, duck fat fried potatoes

$24

WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA

farmed + foraged mushrooms, fontina, gruyère, arugula, grana padano, truffle oil

$24

DESSERT

$10

PAVLOVA

berries, toasted coconut, passion fruit coulis, whipped cream

$10

WARM SPICED CHOCOLATE CAKE

lime mousse, strawberry syrup, salted pistachios

$10

FUNKY BANANA SPLIT

caramelized bananas, cherry gel, tonka bean chantilly, candied pecans, fiasco ice cream

$10

CRÈME CARAMEL

english custard, caramel sauce, fresh berries

$10

FRESH FRUIT SORBET

daily flavour

$10

Dinner

$14

Chicken fingers + salad

romaine, pears, cherry tomatoes, ranch

$14

Pasta

spaghetti , cream sauce , veggies, parmesan

$14

$18

Veggie pizza

cherry tomatoes, basil , tomato sauce, fontina, parmesean

$18

$16

Burger

tomato, lettuce, cheese, thrice cooked potatoes

$16

Brunch (Sunday 10-2)

$9.50

Mountain breakfast

1 egg, bacon, potatoes, toast

$9.50

French toast

croissant french toast, blueberries, cream, maple syrup

$9.50

Burger

beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, bun

$9.50