1888 Chop House

4.5

1257 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Set within the impressive Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 1888 Chop House is the next chapter in the tradition of extraordinary dining restaurants at the Castle. 1888 presents a modern twist on the authentic chop house with a menu focused on prime cuts of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game and Ocean Wise seafood.

Delivering the best Alberta Meat with a menu developed through lasting relationships with local farmers and purveyors.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Canadian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Website
http://www.1888chophouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Atticus Garant
Private party facilities
When looking for the most stunning location for a private affair, look no further than the Private Room in the 1888 Chop House at The Fairmont Banff Springs. In this luxurious setting, let our skilled culinary team create enticing menus that complement our extensive wine list, as our attentive servers take care of you.

Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Neighborhood
Banff
Cross street
405 Spray Ave Banff Alberta
Parking details
The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces. Self-Parking Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
Public transit
There is a bus service run by the town which runs approximately every 40 minutes into Banff. Fare is $2.00 per person. The bus operates daily from 6:35 a.m. until 11:15 p.m. See the concierge desk for a town bus schedules which are subject to change without notice.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for fine wines
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Romantic
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Good for special occasions
Banff / Canmore
Great for fine wines
Banff / Canmore
Romantic
Banff / Canmore
Good for special occasions
Banff / Canmore
Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

1888 Chop House offers a luxurious dining experience with "amazing service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the "outstanding" steaks and the extensive wine list. The ambiance is both "relaxed and refined," perfect for special occasions. While some note high prices, many find the experience "worth it" for the quality and atmosphere.

1,257 Reviews

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Kim
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent. Extremely polite and great at making suggestions. It was a very special dinner.
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tess & wayne
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you James for the wonderful dining experience we had with you to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary.Thank you to Chef for the most amazing meal we have ever experienced. The king crab tart was so delicious! Now the steak, wow!! Mouth watering flavour, accompanied by perfect whipped potatoes, as well as the spaghetti squash.The 1888Chop house is a dining experience not to be missed.We will be back ! Well done !
1888 Chop HouseResponded 2 days ago
Dear Valued Guest, Happy Anniversary! We are grateful for your 5-star review, especially James. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community. Warm regards, Sam – Food & Beverage Office Manager
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Ellen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and the service was impeccable. The restaurant was not crowded on a Thursday evening so the noise level was perfect.
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Donica
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this restaurant for our special event. The food is amazing and the staff is exceptional. Can’t wait for another visit in the future.
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Ron
Atlantic Canada
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing meal with our group. Everything was very happy with their meal and the server, Corey from Tasmania, was incredible! Attentive, helpful and engaging. Will be back and would highly recommend it.
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Patrick
Oklahoma City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a very nice dinner , service very good also
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Eli
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! The food and service were superb! Highly recommend!
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Christine Anne
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered most everything and it was perfect! Honestly, price was worth it!
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Christine
Calgary
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Appetizer plate was left on the table the duration of the meal even though server was by a few times. Steaks came out cold and mine was chewy and the fat not properly grilled. Service was lackluster. For the price it's not worth it. Will never return.
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Nicole
Calgary
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was less than exceptional especially considering the price. While my steak was really great my husbands steak was tough to even chew, full of gristle and sinew and the actual meat was very tough. While his steak was a lesser cut, when no piece of meat costs less than 75$ it all should be exceptional. I would suggest the vermillion room instead. Same sides for half the price. The service was excellent as the staff was very professional within the restaurant.
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1888 Chop House is rated 4.5 stars by 1257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
405 Spray Ave Banff Alberta
Neighborhood
Banff
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Canadian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces. Self-Parking Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
Public transit
There is a bus service run by the town which runs approximately every 40 minutes into Banff. Fare is $2.00 per person. The bus operates daily from 6:35 a.m. until 11:15 p.m. See the concierge desk for a town bus schedules which are subject to change without notice.
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.1888chophouse.com/
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Private party facilities
When looking for the most stunning location for a private affair, look no further than the Private Room in the 1888 Chop House at The Fairmont Banff Springs. In this luxurious setting, let our skilled culinary team create enticing menus that complement our extensive wine list, as our attentive servers take care of you.

1888 Chop House

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What 1,257 people are saying

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