Canmore Restaurants to Try

Looking for a place to eat out in Canmore? There are plenty of wonderful choices, from causal eateries for a quick bite after your hike to fine dining restaurants perfect for celebrating an anniversary. 

Keep reading for a few of our favorites. 

The Wood

The Wood is known for having one of the best terraces in town, where guests enjoy delicious food in a laid back atmosphere. Their menu features casual, yet delicious items like a Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Dry Ribs with Sweet Chili Sauce, and The Wood Burger, a bison burger topped with maple bacon jam, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, arugula, tomato, and a special chefs sauce. 

The drinks at The Wood are just as good as the food, making this one of the best places to enjoy a drink at the end of the day. After working hard or taking a hike, nothing beats relaxing with friends and a delicious cocktail on a beautiful patio. Their menu changes seasonally, so there is always something new to try at The Wood.

The Sensory

For an elegant, fine dining experience in Canmore, visit The Sensory. From anywhere in the dining room, you will enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas that help set the ambience for a memorable evening. 

Their menu is highly influenced by locally foraged ingredients, creating dishes like their 11 oz Canadian hangar steak, served with white miso compound butter, birch glazed heirloom tomato & carrots, locally sourced fingerling potato, and lotus root chips. 

Enjoy your meal in the beautiful dining room or sit in the lounge with any of their delicious small bites and handcrafted cocktails. For a truly special experience, consider the chef's tasting menu. 

Crazyweed Bistro

For fine dining in Canmore with an emphasis on nutrient-dense ingredients, try Crazyweed Bistro. They call themselves a family owned and cared for restaurant, part of the Canmore community since 1997. While undeniably a gourmet, fine dining experience, the atmosphere is fun and eclectic rather than formal. 

The menu is similarly eclectic, with a range of dishes that reflect what is seasonally available and what inspires the chefs. You will find dishes like orange & achiote braised beef short ribs served with a sweet potato tamale and pickled red onions, Singapore prawn curry with housemade flatbread, and passionfruit baked Alaska with toasted coconut and rum caramel. 

Ankor

Any list of restaurants in Canmore would be incomplete without mentioning Ankor. This upscale local favorite is known for their innovative cuisine and intricate wine list. While it was just opened in 2020, Ankor has quickly cemented itself as one of the pillars of the Canmore restaurant scene. 

With a hip environment, locally sourced ingredients, and perfect drink pairings to enjoy, it checks all the boxes for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or bring that special someone. 

Though their menu is always changing to suit the seasons and what is locally available, some of the favorite dishes at Ankor include dry aged duck breast, housemade sourdough with smoked cultured butter, and sous vide rabbit. Don't forget dessert, with delicious creations like coffee chiffon cake with frozen almond custard, coffee foam, biscotti, sponge toffee, and brown sugar gel. 

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