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1888 Chop House, Banff, AB

1888 Chop House

4.7
4.7
1238 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    CA$225.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    *Adults only* Celebrate the New Year with a decadent 5-course dining experience at our award-wining 1888 Chop House. Our Sommelier has selected the perfect pairing for each course to toast the New Year, the wine pairing will be available for an additional cost of $105 per person. Full refund before December 1. 50% refund between December 1-15. No refund as of December 16 and onwards (taxes and fees may apply) Reservations are currently open for guests with confirmed guestroom bookings at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel during the festive period. To book in advance, kindly email bsh.diningreservations@fairmont.com

Menu

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What 1,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for fine wines

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Romantic

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Canadian

  • 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 "once in a lifetime experience" with "incredible food" and "attentive" service. Nestled in the Fairmont Banff Springs, it's perfect for special occasions, boasting "phenomenal views" and a "refined atmosphere." While pricey, the expertly prepared dishes and extensive wine list make it "worth the cost."

1,238 Reviews

  1. megan

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. Awesome food and amazing service. A must try

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  2. Kendra

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend the Porterhouse!Great service. Wonderful experience.

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  3. Aaron

    VIP

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic dinner, service was 10/10, will be back again.

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  4. Lisa

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was fantastic, quality of sides were tasty. Steak was cooked to request however quality was the same as Costco which was slightly disappointing. We were expecting a quieter location for a date night, I would suggest an option to the restaurant to have some separation for small tables away from family tables. There were many small energetic children in the restaurant that evening.

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  5. Cheryl

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely amazing! The food was fantastic. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. It was the perfect way to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary! Highly recommend!

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  6. Derek

    VIP

    DO NOT USE

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale dining experience. Great menu variety and superior quality steaks.

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  7. Steve

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luke was awesome. We had 8 adults and two infants in the private dining area. Luke made sure that we were well taken care of. Awesome experience.

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  8. Court

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tables a little close together, but overall excellent.

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  9. Barrett

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We’ve been there before and loved it. This time we drove the two hours from our home. Service and food was top notch. Food was amazing. There was a young boy in his pajamas in a high chair seated with his family by the door. He yelled, cried and or screamed almost the entire time. We paid almost $500 for our meal and heard a child screaming the whole time. We would have stayed for a drink and dessert but couldn’t get out fast enough. Young kids should not be allowed.

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  10. Thi

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great. Food was mediocre. Ordered the ribeye medium rare but came out more medium. Cut was thin, almost like a skirt steak. Mushroom was prepared 2 ways: salted vinegar, which was too vinegar and soy, which was too salted. We were celebrating a dual birthday but no celebration from the restaurant (candle, complimentary desert or anything special). Ambiance was, eh, although we had one of the best table. Probably would not return as it was just ok. A little disappointed since we made reservations here to celebrate but walked away feeling we could have enjoyed dinner elsewhere.

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1888 Chop House is rated 4.7 stars by 1238 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 1888 Chop House

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    405 Spray Ave Banff Alberta
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • 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.
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