Block Kitchen + Bar - BANFF

4.4

54 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Hot spot

Block Kitchen + Bar is a trendy new tapas bar that offers a fresh urban setting with birdcages and bare bulb lighting hanging from the ceiling, as well as wine bottles anchored to the wall and copper trimmings lined throughout. An unlikely trio, local Banffites Andy Burke (entrepreneur), Chris Beecroft (construction) and Jay Ahn (hospitality) teamed up their areas of expertise to open this intimate space serving up a mostly Mediterranean-Asian-inspired menu. The warm, rustic space offers a fun, playful vibe. It’s the perfect place to hit up for a cocktail, some tapas, or a full meal. Renowned Chef Stephane Prevost brings years of experience (former chef-owner of Banff favourites; Typhoon and Cafe Sole) to the kitchen. The menu is bursting in variety, from the staple edamame to sake-infused kinpira, along with a crowd-pleaser cheese and charcuterie board as well as grilled scallops and much more.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(403) 985-2887
Website
http://www.banffblock.com/#slides
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
201 Banff Ave, Banff, AB AB T1L
Area
Banff
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Three Dips & Toasted NaanCA$12.00
Hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki
Pig & Fig CretonsCA$9.00
Quebec-style pork paté. House chutney & crostinis
Zen Salad*CA$14.00
Quinoa, golden beet & jicama julienne, cucumber, toasted walnuts, sesame-ginger dressing
Chopping Block SaladCA$14.00
Mixed greens, tomato, avocado, radish, soppressata, asiago cheese, currants, candied pecans, orange balsamic dressing
Asian Lettuce WrapsCA$15.00
Pork belly or thai beef, pickled veggies, peanut & spicy sauce
Spicy Albacore Tuna TartareCA$18.00
Cucumber, pickled beets, crostinis
Cheese BoardCA$19.00
Daily cheese selection with house condiments & crostinis
Cheese & Charcuterie BoardCA$29.00
Daily cheese & charcuterie selection, house condiments & crostinis

Desserts

Choc-O-Block Terrine*CA$10.00
Mango cream, pecan brittle
Tiramisu BruleCA$9.00
Peanut Butter CheesecakeCA$11.00
Chocolate ganache, sweet chili-lime sauce

Hot

Soup of the Current Whim
- Reg.CA$8.00
- SmallCA$4.00
Vegetable SamosasCA$7.00
With sweet chili-mango sauce
Silk Road Chicken SkewersCA$9.00
Marinated in soy sauce, ginger & spices
Duck Spring RollsCA$9.00
With nam jim sauce
Shoestring Fries*CA$6.00
Sumac, spicy mayo
Duck PoutineCA$16.00
Quebec cheese curds, house gravy
Smoked Buffalo FlatbreadCA$16.00
Pesto, onion compote, arugula, goat cheese
Golden Beet & Za'atar FlatbreadCA$14.00
Sumac oil, arugula, asiago
Hanger SteakCA$24.00
With chimichurri, house salad or fries
Smoked Pepper Sausage & Mushroom Ragout*CA$18.00
Shallot, red lentil, quinoa
Chef's Curry Craving
- Market Price

Seafood

Grilled Spicy Prawns^CA$14.00
With peanut sauce
Red Devil Calamari^CA$15.00
On a bed of greens, drizzled with spicy thai sauce
Seared Saikyo Miso Scallops^CA$19.00
Yuzu glaze, quinoa & peashoot, tobiko caviar

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

54 Reviews

C
Canuck
Toronto
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small but great menu, very interesting options. One of the items had something sprinkled on top that was moving. I have never seen this before. It was so thin it moves with the smallest air movement. Fascinating!
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Casadoug
Edmonton
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time diners - all four of us were impressed with quality & quantity of servings. Unique & diverse menu meant final selections were very difficult & were not disappointed with results! Salads great & curry chicken special outstanding. Re-fashioned craft cocktail another winner! We changed our dining plans for our last night in Banff & are returning!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Between four of us, we had a chartuerie board, the tuna tartar, the curry mussels, hangar steak and the lettuce wraps (pulled pork). The presentation and food was great, and that amount of food was filling too. Later in the evening, the music got a bit loud, but otherwise the experience was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. We shared different dishes, all were very tasty. I really liked the flatbread and the mussels.
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VIP
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When holidaying in Lake Louise we booked Block Kitchen & Bar after reading reviews through Open Table. We were not disappointed and had a great night. The food was excellent, service friendly and a great wine list. I highly recommend booking a table as there are only a few.
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Jezelle
VIP
Edmonton
49 reviews
2.0
49 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
On a Saturday night, I understand why it would be busy. There were two servers that also served as bartenders. It took awhile to get water refilled, took an even longer time to get our bill considering the bar and another large table were keeping them busy. I do appreciate them taking off the chorizo sausage off our tab because we just couldn't eat it. It wasn't for our palate. There were basically 2-3 pieces of sausages under a mountain of random quinoa and vegetable broth mix - not for anyone wanting something simple. The cheese + charcuterie board was amazing and the bread was perfect. Just be careful if they ask you if you want more bread because you will get charged $3 for 5 more additional little pieces of naan bread. I hate to sound like I hate the place as this is our second time visiting and the first time was an absolute blast. Hence, the decision to return. I would simply recommend to come at the right time when it's not busy so that the service would be 10x better and make sure to try the charcuterie board!
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Eleanor
New York City
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Small gem, delicious food.
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Debbie
Raleigh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was great. The menu was not large but enough to satisfy our family. The staff was very friendly. Fun atmosphere. Small restaurant though.
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Kelly
Saskatoon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EXCELLENT! Shared a selection of hot and cold food from the menu - charcuterie was fantastic - but so was everything else we ordered! Good drinks and great service too. Be sure to book ahead as it's popular
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1772ontheroad
Vancouver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Block is our go to destination every time we are in Banff. We love the fact you can make reservations, even for lunch. The food is so varied and inventive: our problem is trying to pick. We are torn between wishing the restaurant was a little bigger (and less crowded) or being glad it is so small and special. The Asian influenced items are excellent, but if you want something more local (bison burger) then you will also be happy. Service is great!
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Block Kitchen + Bar - BANFF is rated 4.4 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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201 Banff Ave, Banff, AB AB T1L

Additional information

Area
Banff
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wine

Website
http://www.banffblock.com/#slides
Phone number
(403) 985-2887

Block Kitchen + Bar - BANFF

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Nibbles

Smoky Spicy Almonds*CA$4.00

Mixed Olives*CA$6.00

Edamame*CA$6.00

Cold

Three Dips & Toasted NaanCA$12.00

Pig & Fig CretonsCA$9.00

Zen Salad*CA$14.00

Chopping Block SaladCA$14.00

Asian Lettuce WrapsCA$15.00

Spicy Albacore Tuna TartareCA$18.00

Cheese BoardCA$19.00

Cheese & Charcuterie BoardCA$29.00

Desserts

Choc-O-Block Terrine*CA$10.00

Tiramisu BruleCA$9.00

Peanut Butter CheesecakeCA$11.00

Hot

Soup of the Current Whim

Vegetable SamosasCA$7.00

Silk Road Chicken SkewersCA$9.00

Duck Spring RollsCA$9.00

Shoestring Fries*CA$6.00

Duck PoutineCA$16.00

Smoked Buffalo FlatbreadCA$16.00

Golden Beet & Za'atar FlatbreadCA$14.00

Hanger SteakCA$24.00

Smoked Pepper Sausage & Mushroom Ragout*CA$18.00

Chef's Curry Craving

Seafood

Grilled Spicy Prawns^CA$14.00

Red Devil Calamari^CA$15.00

Seared Saikyo Miso Scallops^CA$19.00

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