Part of the experience getting away from home is the chance to dine in new places. Canmore has plenty of diversity to offer in this area. You will find beautiful places for a romantic dinner or a relaxing lunch. It all depends on the type of food and atmosphere you enjoy the most. Here are some of the best choices to consider for your time in Canmore! You won’t be disappointed.
The Sensory
Address: 101-300 Old Canmore Rd, Canmore, AB T1W 2X2
You will enjoy the food and the upscale atmosphere at The Sensory. The tall windows offer a lovely view of the mountains. They are open late, so you can spend your day outdoors and then still have time to clean up and enjoy a great dinner that night. They close at 9 pm during the week and 10 pm on the weekends. They are closed on Wednesdays. Reservations are recommended as they are often busy, especially on the weekends and during skiing season.
They are also open for lunch from 11 am to 3 pm and you don’t need a reservation for lunch. They offer an assortment of sandwiches and soups for lunch. There is also an entrée menu featuring salads, seafood, and more. The dinner menu has more options and some of the great choices include the pork belly or the 3-course chef special tasting menu. The Sensory offers wine pairing with your meal, and that can enhance the flavour and overall experience.
Rustica Steakhouse
2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3J4
http://www.silvertipresort.com/
http://www.silvertipresort.com/As you may have gathered from the name, this restaurant is a great place to get a delicious steak! The rustic design is relaxing and comfortable. They offer a wide selection of prime meat cuts, chicken, prime rib, and more! They are well-known for the great sides including mac n cheese and potatoes.
Make sure you save some room for the dessert menu too when you eat here! The appetizer menu is appealing too, offering an assortment of items to sample before your main course. They have a full bar and plenty of wine options to complete your meal based on your preferences.
Sage Bistro and Wine Lounge
1712 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 2X3
Not only is the food amazing, this place is fun and not your typical dining experience! Sage Bistro and Wine Lounge has a delightful brunch served on the weekends. During the warmer months, you can opt to enjoy your food on the outdoor patio. The dinner menu offers a variety of steak, seafood, and other entrees that will make your mouth water!
The wine lounge area is a fun place to visit for drinks and to enjoy charcuterie. There are 18 wine choices featured and 25 beer options. It is a fun place for a couple to relax and visit or for a small group of friends to visit with each other and have a great afternoon.
Elita Restaurant
107-743 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P2
http://www.elitarestaurantcanmore.com/
This is the perfect spot if you are interested in some vegan options for your dining. They also offer a variety of International cuisine, giving you the chance to try something new. The view is of the lovely mountains and they have patio seating open in the warmer part of the year. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and take out choices.
Many visitors to Canmore eat at the Elita Restaurant more than once during their stay. They like the variety on the menu and the prices are very reasonable. They have homemade cake and pie, making it a great place to stop in for an afternoon treat. Enjoy your dessert with some fresh coffee or tea before you head out to your next activity for the day.
Red Rock Pizza
1005 Cougar Creek Dr #100, Canmore, AB T1W 1E1
Sometimes you don’t want a sit down meal, you want something quick and easy. Red Rock Pizza offers a great selection of pizza, pasta, and salad. This is a common place for dining when you visit Canmore with children in tow. Yet adults love it too, and offer both vegan and vegetarian options. They also have gluten free products.
They don’t have indoor seating; it is takeout only. Many visitors take the pizza to their hotel room or they enjoy it outdoors in one of the parks on a nice day. For your convenience, they will deliver to most of the hotels in Canmore. This isn’t your typical pizza spot by any means.