Date of Visit: July 24, 25, and 26, 2009
Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Website: www.thebison.ca
Though the Bison did not initially lure Tim and I into the restaurant, the patio situated on the second floor was the selling point.
Patio + Beer = Tim cannot resist.
The Menu: Organized with few, but sufficient amount of appetizers, soups & salads, main dishes, drinks, and desserts. (Sorry, the words are blurry - but the menus for lunch and dinner is posted on the website)
Service: Servers were attentive, knowledgeable with the menu and details of each taste, prompt, and welcoming.
Food: Phenomenal! Unique twist to many simple dishes.
Examples:
-Wild Salmon was baked with the skin and served with mixed spring greens, roasted seasoned (large) cherry tomatoes, peppers, balsamic dressing.
-French toast with homemade bread, specialty cheese, bacon, blueberries, and frosted sugar.
-Bison chili with homemade bread and melted butter.
Environment:
-2 floors - the main floor is the sandwich take-out spot, bar, and indoor/outdoor lounge. The top floor is the main dining area, kitchen, and patio (picture seen below). It has a wonderful view of the mountains.
-Design inside is warm with the lower floor as more of a cabin feel (there is a large table made of a slice of older tree and smaller tables are made with tree stumps painted over). On the top floor, the dining area is a posh design - perfect for more formal dining and parties.
Drinks:
-BEST Caesars ever!! 4 interesting concoctions that make each with an interesting and strong flavor.
-BEST mojito! Light, refreshing, minty, with the right amount of Jamacian rum! Yummy in my tummy!
-Various beers with a particular delicious Grizzly Paw. It was crisp, darker, with minimal after taste.
Overall Experience: Wonderful! Considering Tim and I spent every day we were in Banff to visit during Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner - we had a phenomenal experience. My personal favourite caesar would have to be hands down the Burger Caesar. It had a wonderful taste that truly presented a smoky BBQ burger with a crusted rim (for the bread). I loved this hidden gem on Bear St!
Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Website: www.thebison.ca
Though the Bison did not initially lure Tim and I into the restaurant, the patio situated on the second floor was the selling point.
Patio + Beer = Tim cannot resist.
The Menu: Organized with few, but sufficient amount of appetizers, soups & salads, main dishes, drinks, and desserts. (Sorry, the words are blurry - but the menus for lunch and dinner is posted on the website)
Service: Servers were attentive, knowledgeable with the menu and details of each taste, prompt, and welcoming.
Food: Phenomenal! Unique twist to many simple dishes.
Examples:
-Wild Salmon was baked with the skin and served with mixed spring greens, roasted seasoned (large) cherry tomatoes, peppers, balsamic dressing.
-French toast with homemade bread, specialty cheese, bacon, blueberries, and frosted sugar.
-Bison chili with homemade bread and melted butter.
Environment:
-2 floors - the main floor is the sandwich take-out spot, bar, and indoor/outdoor lounge. The top floor is the main dining area, kitchen, and patio (picture seen below). It has a wonderful view of the mountains.
-Design inside is warm with the lower floor as more of a cabin feel (there is a large table made of a slice of older tree and smaller tables are made with tree stumps painted over). On the top floor, the dining area is a posh design - perfect for more formal dining and parties.
Drinks:
-BEST Caesars ever!! 4 interesting concoctions that make each with an interesting and strong flavor.
-BEST mojito! Light, refreshing, minty, with the right amount of Jamacian rum! Yummy in my tummy!
-Various beers with a particular delicious Grizzly Paw. It was crisp, darker, with minimal after taste.
Overall Experience: Wonderful! Considering Tim and I spent every day we were in Banff to visit during Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner - we had a phenomenal experience. My personal favourite caesar would have to be hands down the Burger Caesar. It had a wonderful taste that truly presented a smoky BBQ burger with a crusted rim (for the bread). I loved this hidden gem on Bear St!
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