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!
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
$16
CONFIT DUCK BENNY
arugula, goat cheese, english muffin, thrice cooked potatoes, hollandaise
$16
$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
$7
WARM OLIVES
lemon zest, chili, garlic
$7
$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
$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
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WINTER WARM-UP
chef’s creation of seasonal flavours
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$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
$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
$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
$10
WARM SPICED CHOCOLATE CAKE
lime mousse, strawberry syrup, salted pistachios
$10
$10
FUNKY BANANA SPLIT
caramelized bananas, cherry gel, tonka bean chantilly, candied pecans, fiasco ice cream
$10
$10
CRÈME CARAMEL
english custard, caramel sauce, fresh berries
$10
$10
FRESH FRUIT SORBET
daily flavour
$10
Dinner
$14
Chicken fingers + salad
romaine, pears, cherry tomatoes, ranch
$14
$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
$9.50
French toast
croissant french toast, blueberries, cream, maple syrup
$9.50
$9.50
Burger
beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, bun
$9.50
