The Fat Ox of Banff

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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!

3 months ago

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!