1888 Chop House - Banff

Fantastic service, great room. Food was just okay. $70 for a strip loin that I would hesitate to think was even graded a AA steak let alone AAA or Prime. Very tough and lack of flavor. I'm happy to pay a high price for a steak but would like the quality. Menu was very limited but probably due to covid. Excellent wine selection. I would go back but would select.something different on the menu.

Great experience, great atmosphere and great food. Great service when we are very specific with our orders and sauces.

We had a great experience here after a challenging hike up Mount Rundle. The food was delicious and, Chris, our server was very attentive. I especially enjoyed the appetizers (the scallops and the tartare). The ambience was also excellent.

We had a wonderful experience dining at the chop house. From the champagne and sparkling wine sampling to the delicately crafted dessert, everything was lovely! Our server was very personable and we even shared our favorite cooking shows as we discussed wine pairings and the regional commitment of the chef and cooking staff. The ambience was elevated by the decor and view from our table with the backdrop of the mountain. Overall, a tremendous dining experience!

Update: lowering the review rating to a 2 star even this is not because of the food. We had reservations for the restaurant on April 15th 2022 (our second dining experience here), and they tried to seat us at the same table we hated the last time. We were dressed elegantly and had made our reservation 2 weeks in advance. They had lots of empty tables, but they still took us to the same table in the back of the restaurant. They managed to change our table, but I am not sure why they even have that table by the kitchen with terrible lighting that burns your eyes, you also it need sunglasses. When I asked the hostess if she wants to know why we don’t like that table, she told us that we don’t need to justify it. Overall a very good experience. The service and the food were both amazing. The steaks were perfectly done and the side dishes were delicious as well. The tenderloin was a bit on a smaller side for an 8oz, but it was good enough. The only issue we had was with the table. We had made the reservation weeks in advance, but they sat us in the back of the restaurant on a table that had terrible lighting (almost wished I had brought my sunglasses). However when we asked for a new table, they moved us right away. Luckily there was a window table available and I am not sure why they didn’t give us that table in the first place. The whole experience was very worth it and will totally repeat if we ever stay in the Fairmount again.

Mastership of great culinary skills enriches the wholeness of a fine dining experience. Waiter Nicolas from Quebec made our evening special ! thank you and will be back this summer

Great experience from the first moment to the grand finale. The place has a unique vibe, and our guide, Adam, helped make the most out of the experience. The food was cooked to perfection, and we were pretty selective in how we wanted it to be delivered. The waiter was patient and attentive to all our requests, including French Fries that were not on the menu. The fries were served, and I have to say it matched all expectations of crispy and not dry. Starting from beef tartare, we moved to the perfect steak. The place has a fantastic selection of Alberta beef that will not leave you indifferent. Deserts are just as beautiful as they are yummy and are a great treat. Enjoy!

Great experience from start to finish. amazing place and delicious food. Our server named Alysha she was so knowledgeable. From the starter till the dessert is so delicious. My brother told them it was my birthday so they even arranged an amazing dessert too. A must try place the meat is absolutely delicious.the best steak I ever had. Highly recommended. Will give 5/5 for the service, food and ambiance.