1888 Chop House

4.5

1262 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

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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Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant

What 1,262 people are saying

1888 Chop House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for fine wines
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Romantic
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Good for special occasions
Banff / Canmore
Good for business meals
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 in Banff offers a "relaxing, upscale" setting with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "incredible" steaks and "extensive wine list," it provides a memorable dining experience. While some find it "pricey," the "beautiful atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make it a "must-go" for special occasions.

1,262 Reviews

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TomD VIP
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was extraordinary. The bread, the appetizers, the entrees, the dessert - everything was fabulous!
1888 Chop HouseResponded 1 day ago
Dear Valued Guest, We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and the broader community.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent steaks!!! I highly recommend the wagyu banff gold tenderloin. Very juicy and flavorful.
1888 Chop HouseResponded 1 day ago
Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful for your 5-star review. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community.
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Badr
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food with great service. Everything was delicious. Thank you all from the hostess, servers and the manager
1888 Chop HouseResponded 1 day ago
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are truly grateful that you took the time to share your positive experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome for a special occasion, very elevated dining experience.
1888 Chop HouseResponded 1 day ago
Dear Valued Guest, We sincerely appreciate your 5-star review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and the broader community.
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Jean-Serge
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was amazing in every way possible. I had the benchmark porter house steak which is one of if not the best steak I have ever tasted. Will definitely return and recommend to anyone.
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Shannon
Jackson Hole3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, atmosphere & food was amazing!
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julie
San Diego7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Meals were outstanding although side dishes small for the price. Music too loud but turned down on request. Excellent service!
1888 Chop HouseResponded 1 day ago
Dear Valued Guest, Thanks for your review! We're always looking to enhance our guest experience and look forward to your next visit.
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Kim VIP
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Morgan was excellent. Extremely polite and great at making suggestions. It was a very special dinner.
1888 Chop HouseResponded on February 18, 2025
Dear Valued Guest, We are grateful for your 5-star review, especially Morgan. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the community. Warm regards, Sam – Food & Beverage Office Manager
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tess & wayne
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
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 on February 15, 2025
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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Michelle VIP
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a memorable 50th birthday dinner! :)
1888 Chop HouseResponded on February 18, 2025
Dear Valued Guest, Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are truly grateful that you took the time to share your positive experience. Best wishes, Sam – Food & Beverage Office Manager
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FAQs

1888 Chop House is rated 4.5 stars by 1262 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant

1888 Chop House

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About this restaurant

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What 1,262 people are saying

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