Red Berry & Chia Overnight Oats
$16
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Creamy oats soaked overnight, chia, Greek yogurt, Saskatoon compote, and seasonal fruit.
Vegan Option Available.
Bistro
Juniper Bistro
Savour plant-rich dishes inspired by nature, made from scratch, and featuring a vibrant mix of thoughtfully sourced plant and animal proteins.
Connected to Place
Plant-Rich Flavours, Panoramic Views over Banff
Led by Chef Sergio, the Juniper Bistro celebrates thoughtful, regionally inspired cuisine with vibrant seasonal produce alongside thoughtfully sourced proteins from regional producers.
From our famous brunches and dinner dishes made for sharing, to creative cocktails, elegant desserts, and sweeping mountain views, every experience is crafted to feel elevated, relaxed, and distinctly Banff.
- Brunch – Mon – Fri : 8:00am – 1:00pm | Sat – Sun : 8:00am – 2:00pm
- Cocktail Hour – Weekends 4:00pm – 5:30pm
- Dinner – Daily 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Our menus
Choose a menu to explore. Use the filters inside each window to narrow by dietary preference.
Summer Brunch
Bright brunch plates, bennies, lunch favourites, and daytime drinks for summer mornings in Banff.
All-Day Breakfasts
Eggs Your Way
$25
Gluten Free
Two free-range eggs any style, sausage or bacon, potato hash,
tomato, seared mushrooms, toast and house-made jam.
Substitute for Bison Sausage +$2
Gluten Free Option Available
Huevos Rancheros
$23
Gluten Free • Vegetarian
Stir-fry quesadillas, guajillo pepper sauce, two sunny-side eggs, smoked cheddar, black bean purée and pico de gallo. Served with potato hash, or salad.
Prairie Berry Waffle
$24
Vegetarian
Crisp, delicate waffle with organic chèvre and mascarpone foam, topped with wild blueberry compote and maple syrup.
Mushroom Nest
$22
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Mushrooms and kale in a crisp potato hash nest, topped with poached eggs and finished with a silky vegan béchamel and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds.
Vegan Option Available – substitute eggs for tofu scramble.
Bison Chorizo Huarache
$31
Gluten Free • Soy Free
A popular high-protein dish featuring a thick crispy corn masa, bison chorizo, black bean purée, poblano pepper rajas, cherry tomato and a jalapeño sour-cream sauce.
Juniper Bennies
Two free-range poached eggs on fry bread, served with potato hash or green salad. All vegetarian options can be made vegan by replacing eggs with organic BC tofu scramble and béchamel sauce.
Mushroom & Thyme
$22
Vegan • Vegetarian
Vegan nettle béchamel sauce
Grilled Eggplant
$22
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Signature hollandaise
Vegan Option Available
Smoked Carrot & Spinach
$22
Vegan • Vegetarian
Signature hollandaise
Vegan Option Available
Smoked Salmon
$24
Signature hollandaise
Braised Alberta Bison Short Rib
$28
Gluten Free
Haskap demi-glace, signature hollandaise
Gluten Free Option Available
Benny Trio
Select three flavours of bennies of your choice from the above list. Ask your server for Chef’s choice surprise benny flavour.
Signature Lunches
Peaks & Prairie Salad
$20
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian • Soy Free • Contains Nuts
Iceberg lettuce with tart cranberries, creamy gorgonzola, delicate microgreens, charred leek, and crispy sunchoke chips, finished with an emulsified jalapeño vinaigrette.
Vegan Option Available (Contains Nuts)
Charred Garden Mezze
$22
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Mediterranean mezze bowl with silky hummus, chili crisp, charred eggplant, and cool tzatziki, finished with lemongrass–mint oil and served with warm pita.
Vegan & Gluten Free Options Available
Fire & Flame Burger
$27
Flame-grilled Alberta brisket, sirloin, and rump beef patty, Swiss cheese, house pickles, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, and chipotle aioli. Served with potato hash, fries or green salad.
Earth & Ember Burger
$25
Vegan • Vegetarian
Chickpea and beetroot falafel, mint sauce, house pickled jalapeño, roasted bell peppers, tomato, red onions, butter lettuce, and vegan chipotle aioli. Served on a vegan brioche with potato hash, fries or green salad.
Duck Platter
$35
Duck prosciutto and duck rillette infused with juniper berries and black cardamom, paired with Quebec brie, sourdough, and sweet sautéed grapes.
Desserts
Canadian Berry Crème Brûlée
$18
Gluten Free • Vegetarian
Silky crème brûlée infused with raspberry, cranberry, blueberry, gooseberry, Saskatoon berry, peach, and linden flower, finished with Saskatoon caramel, fresh fruit, and a Saskatoon pâte de fruit centre.
Seasonal Sorbet
$15
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
A seasonal Juniper Bistro desserts selection.
Kids Brunch Menu
*For ages 12 and under
Eggs Your Way
$11
Pick your egg just how you like it! Comes with crispy
bacon or farmhouse sausage, golden brown butter
hash, and toast to dip and munch!
Kids Prairie Waffle
$11
A golden crispy waffle, topped with a fluffy cloud of
whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a
handful of juice berries – Yeehaaw!
Chocolate Chip Pancake
$11
One big, fluffy pancake with melty chocolate chips
and topped with a swirl of whipped cream magic!
Brunch Beer and Wine
Waste Land, West-Coast IPA 355ml
$12
Classic pine and citrus. Annex Ale Project (AB) 6.4%.
Ten Peaks Pale Ale 473 ml
$13
A moderately hopped American style pale ale, slightly sweet, biscuity and very quenching. 5%
Dark Matter, Brown Ale 355ml
$11
Smooth, dark, and deceptively light-bodied, this brown ale offers notes of chocolate, caramel, and roasted malt with a soft, creamy finish. 5.3%
Good Morning Vietnamese Coffee Stout 473 ml
$15.5
Rich and bold with roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk. 6.5%
House White
$15
(5oz)
House Red
$16
(5oz)
Brunch Cocktail Highlights
The Classic Mimosa
$15
Sparkling Wine and Your Choice of Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit or Cranberry Juice
Beermosa
$13
A refreshing twist on a mimosa using beer instead of sparkling wine.
White Peach Bellini
$15
Smooth, lightly sweet, and elegant.
Michelada
$17
Savory, spicy, and refreshing—perfect brunch beer cocktail.
Classic Canadian Caesar
$19
Bold and savory Canadian favourite.
Rocky Mountain Paloma
$23
Bright citrus with a botanical juniper twist inspired by the Rockies.
Rocky Mountain Cucumber Smash
$21
Fresh, crisp, and garden-forward.
Zero Proof Virgin Wild Mule
$13
Wild Life Distillery mule syrup, lemon, and soda, served over ice with a lime wheel. 5% 355ml Can
Thirsty Cougar Gin Margarita
$11
Wild Life Distillery Gin with lime, orange, agave and Rocky Mountain Water. 5% 355ml Can
Problem Bear Rhubarb Spritz
$11
Benjamin Bridge Mocktail with bright berry notes, gentle acidity, and a refreshing, lightly sparkling finish. 5% 355ml Can
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NEW: Winter Dinner
A seasonal dinner menu inspired by the Rockies, regional ingredients, and plant-rich sharing.
First Steps
Begin your journey or graze with a cocktail
Bread & Butter
$12
Vegetarian
Warm Wild Flour sourdough served with house-made butter or infused olive oil featuring rotating seasonal flavours.
Plant-Based Discovery Sampler
$26
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Rotating house-made dips, dehydrated seasonal vegetables, house pickles, and tortilla chips. A snapshot of what’s growing close to home right now.
West Coast Oysters (minimum 3pcs)
$6
Gluten Free
Fresh oysters from the coast of British Columbia, topped with chili pearls and served with a burnt lemon wedge.
Suggested Pairing: Our Story Sparkling – Glass
Foothills
Red and Golden Beet Salad
$22
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Roasted and salt-cured red and golden beets with pickled gooseberries, carrot-top pesto, beet gel and an earthy achiote vinaigrette.
Suggested Pairing: Upper Bench Pinot Blanc – Glass
Winter Brush Salad
$19
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
A trio of crisp green bouquets, brushed with a fermented fennel sauce and made to be eaten by hand.
Baked Québec Brie
$33
Vegetarian • Contains Nuts
Warm Québec double-cream brie with cajeta (a Mexican burnt-milk caramel) infused with saskatoon berry purée, topped with caramelised pasilla-spiced hazelnuts and a maple tuile, served with Wild Flour sourdough.
Suggested Pairing: Tantalus, Riesling – Glass
Mushroom Soup en Croûte
$42
Vegan
Mushroom and kombu consommé with morel, shiitake, oyster and cremini mushrooms, parsnip, sunchokes and white truffle, baked under a dome of vegan puff pastry in the style of Paul Bocuse.
Alpine Meadows
Crispy Potato Pavé
$19
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Finely layered crispy potato with roasted pumpkin and spinach sauce, chipotle mayo, Saskatchewan haskap berries and a dusting of smoked paprika.
Birch-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
$21
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts
Crispy Brussels sprouts glazed with birch syrup and a sherry vinegar reduction, finished with pomegranate and toasted almonds.
Honey Glazed Carrots
$22
Gluten Free • Vegetarian
Tender carrots glazed with our house-smoked honey, finished with pumpkin seeds and pea shoots.
Summits
Butternut Squash Steak
$29
Vegan • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts
Spice-rubbed roasted butternut squash with tahini, a malt vinegar reduction, toasted pistachios, basil dust and pink peppercorns.
Pan-Seared Pickerel
$48
Gluten Free
Pan-seared Manitoba pickerel with house-made béarnaise, tarragon oil and Canadian fish roe.
Suggested Pairing: Noble Ridge, Stony Knoll Chardonnay – Glass
Bison Chorizo Casarecce
$36
House-made bison chorizo tossed with short, twisted casarecce pasta, confit tomatoes, cream and pecorino.
Heritage Pork Belly
$38
Gluten Free
Alberta pork belly with maple mustard, charred shallots, burnt apple, birch syrup and crispy pork crackling
Suggested Pairing: Burrowing Owl, Athene – Glass
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$45
Gluten Free
Buttermilk-brined half chicken in a crisp potato starch crust, with pickled sweet peppers and a yuzu glaze.
Suggested Pairing: Flat Rock Foundation Pinot Noir – Glass
Bison Tasting
$140
Gluten Free
A feast for the table – house-made Saskatoon bison sausage, smoked and cured bison brisket, and a grilled 14 oz ribeye, finished with a rich haskap berry demi-glace.
Suggested Pairing: Mission Hill, Quatrain – Bottle
Daily Butcher’s Cut
Please see your server for details and pricing.
Kids Menu
*For ages 12 and under
Base Camp Mac
$15
Creamy house mac & cheese.
Little Trailblazer
$17
Grilled chicken breast served with meadow mash or fries.
Rocky Crunch
$16
Crispy chicken fingers, meadow mash or fries.
Seasonal Sorbet
$15
Vegan • Vegetarian
Two Scoops of refreshing sorbet made weekly with seasonal fruit.
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NEW: Winter Dessert
Seasonal sweets, sorbet, and after-dinner favourites from the Juniper Bistro kitchen.
A Sweet Ending – Seasonal desserts
Triple Chocolate Ice Cream
$18
Vegan • Vegetarian
Vegan triple chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate crispy quinoa, carrot sponge, purple carrot and ginger gel and purple carrot dust.
Churro
$18
Vegetarian
A Red Fife flour churro with wild rose meringue and caramelised white chocolate sauce.
Mascarpone Lime Cheesecake
$19
Gluten Free • Vegetarian
Creamy mascarpone and lime cheesecake with rhubarb compote, matcha crumble and Saskatoon berry gel.
Affogato
$11
Gluten Free • Vegetarian
Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.
Seasonal Sorbet
$15
Gluten Free • Vegan • Vegetarian
Two scoops of refreshing sorbet made weekly with seasonal fruit.
Dessert Cocktails
Espresso Martini
$20
Vegetarian
The classic, made just the way you like it.
Last Gondola Home
$22
Vegetarian
Espresso and dark chocolate, warmed with honeyed spice and brightened with orange, finished with a touch of salted caramel.
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Taste For Adventure
Discover a taste of the Bow Valley with a limited time three-course dining experience at Juniper Bistro, where seasonal ingredients and Canadian flavours meet sweeping mountain views.
Taste for Adventure menu: $60 per person
Optional wine pairing: $39 per person
Begin with a grilled mushroom skewer glazed in birch teriyaki, served with cremini mushroom mousse. For your main, choose roasted butternut squash steak with toasted pistachios and tahini, or 48-hour braised bison with pomme purée, haskap jus and roasted parsnips. Finish with triple chocolate ice cream, crispy chocolate quinoa, carrot sponge and purple carrot gel.
Enjoy each course with an optional pairing of Canadian wines, selected to complement the flavours on your plate.
To Begin
Grilled Mushroom Skewer
Bison Menu • Vegan Menu
Glazed with birch teriyaki and served with a cremini mushroom mousse.
Wine Pairing: Upper Bench Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC
To Follow
Butternut Squash Steak
Vegan Menu
Roasted and served with basil oil powder, malt vinegar reduction, toasted pistachios, and tahini sauce.
Wine Pairing: Rosehall Run JCR Chardonnay 2022, Prince Edward County, ON
48-Hour Braised Bison Chuck Flat Steak
Bison Menu
Served with pomme purée, haskap jus, and roasted parsnips.
Wine Pairing: Noble Ridge Meritage, Okanagan Valley, BC
To Finish
Triple Chocolate Ice Cream
Bison Menu • Vegan Menu
Served with crispy chocolate quinoa, carrot sponge, and topped with purple carrot gel.
Wine Pairing: Black Sage Vineyard Pipe, Okanagan Valley, BC
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails, zero-proof drinks, sodas, juices, and kombucha.
Wild Life Distillery Signature Collection
Inspired by local craft spirits from Canmore’s Wild Life Distillery.
Daily Cocktail
$18
Gluten Free
Crafted daily by our bar team, inspired by seasonal ingredients.
Rocky Mountain Amber
$28
Wild Life Distillery Wheat and Sherry Cask Whiskies, Chivas Regal Scotch, and Jameson Irish Whiskey with Disaronno, Hennessy Cognac, and Angostura Bitters, finished with house-made whiskey-infused burnt orange
Problem Bear Rhubarb Spritz
$11
Wild Life Distillery Gin with rhubarb, strawberry and Rocky Mountain 355ML CAN Bubbly Water 5%
Let 'R' Buck Wild Mule
$13
Wild Life Distillery Vodka, mule syrup, warming ginger and lime 5% 355ML CAN
Thirsty Cougar Gin Margarita
$11
Wild Life Distillery Gin with lime, orange, agave and Rocky Mountain 355ML CAN Water 5%
True Canadian Maple Old Fashioned
$24
A spirit-forward classic with rich Canadian maple.
Blackberry & Orange Negroni
$22
A vibrant, slightly tart twist on a classic.
Rocky Mountain Cucumber Smash
$21
Fresh, crisp, and garden-forward.
Rocky Mountain Paloma
$23
Bright citrus with a botanical juniper twist inspired by the Rockies.
White Peach Bellini
$18
Smooth, lightly sweet, and elegant.
Classic Canadian Caesar
$19
Bold and savoury Canadian favourite.
Creamy Mochatini
$19
A smooth, dessert-style espresso martini with nutty coffee notes.
Mocktails – The Zero Proof Collection
Refreshing flavour without the alcohol.
Mimosa
$15
Zero Proof
Bright citrus and gentle bubbles, crisp and refreshing.
White Peach Bellini
$15
Zero Proof
Soft white peach with delicate florals and lively effervescence.
Classic Canadian Caesar
$15
Zero Proof
Savoury and spiced, with clamato, pickle brine, and a zesty finish.
Rocky Mountain Paloma
$15
Zero Proof
Zesty grapefruit and lime with subtle juniper and a crisp finish.
Rocky Mountain Cucumber Smash
$15
Zero Proof
Cooling cucumber and lime with a clean, refreshing lift.
Ruby Piquette Zero
$11
Zero Proof
Bright berry notes, gentle acidity, and a refreshing, lightly sparkling finish
Vermouth Spritz
$8
Zero Proof
Herbal and aromatic with notes of ginger, chamomile, and warm spice.
Wild Folk, AB
Juice & Sodas
Annex
$5
Zero Proof
Cola, Root Beer, Saskatoon Berry Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Orange Soda
Fever Tree Sodas
$4
Zero Proof
Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Elderflower Tonic (200 ml)
GoodDrink Iced Tea
$10
Zero Proof
Menu item description (473 ml)
Organic Cold-Pressed STOKE Juice (10oz)
$10
Zero Proof
A Juniper Bistro drink inspired by Organic Cold-Pressed STOKE Juice (10oz).
Kombucha
Garage Raspberry
$7
Zero Proof
Refreshingly light and fruity kombucha with 100% natural raspberry juice. On tap.
Garage Peach
$7
Zero Proof
Fresh ripened peach kombucha with 100% natural peach juice. On tap.
Elevation Ginger Nettle & Mint
$12
Zero Proof
Menu item description
Elevation Peaflower Lemon & Lavender,
$12
Zero Proof
Menu item description
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Wine & Beer
Wine, beer, cider, alcohol-free pours, and whisky selections for the table.
0.0% Wine
Divin 0.0% Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
$16 / $75
Zero-Proof
A medley of mango, passion fruit and peach aromas, with fresh citrus, green pear and a subtle savoury note. Loire Valley, France
Divin 0.0% Sparkling Rosé
$75
Zero-Proof
An aromatic harmony of wild strawberry, watermelon and gooseberry. Loire Valley, France
Divin 0.0% Sauvignon Blanc
$20
Zero-Proof
Delightful aromas of elderflower, lemongrass and gooseberry. Loire Valley, France
Divin 0.0% Pinot Noir
$20
Zero-Proof
Fresh, light and intensely fruity. Loire Valley, France
White Wine
Hester Creek, Sauvignon Blanc
$33 / $75
Vegan
Grapefruit, citrus and fresh herbs with a lively palate and refreshing acidity. Oliver, BC
Seafood, salads, goat cheese
Mission Hill Sauvignon Blanc
$85
Vegan
Passion fruit and grapefruit with vibrant herbal notes and a zesty, energetic palate. Okanagan Valley, BC
Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2023
$70
Vegan
Lime, green apple and peach with a touch of sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. Niagara Peninsula, ON
Spicy dishes, Asian cuisine, light desserts
Wild Goose, Riesling
$75
Vegan
Citrus and stone fruit with juicy green apple, gentle sweetness and refreshing acidity. Okanagan Falls, BC
Spicy dishes, pork, light appetizers
Tantalus, Riesling
$40 / $110
Vegan
Elegant and mineral-driven, with lime, white peach and green apple on a lively palate. Okanagan Valley, BC
Spicy food, sushi, pork
Lake Breeze, Pinot Gris
$65
Vegan
Ripe pear and stone fruit with subtle citrus and a bright, refreshing palate. Naramata Bench, BC
Appetizers, seafood, light pastas
Hester Creek, Pinot Gris
$65
Vegan
Apple, pear and citrus combine in a light, lively style with a refreshing finish. Oliver, BC
Light seafood, chicken, salads
Upper Bench Pinot Blanc 2025
$28 / $70
Vegan
White peach, green apple and pear with a subtle mineral character and lively freshness. Okanagan Valley, BC
Noble Ridge, Stony Knoll Chardonnay
$33 / $80
Vegan
Ripe pear and apple with subtle vanilla and oak, balanced by a creamy, rounded palate. Okanagan Falls, BC
Chicken, seafood, buttery dishes
Tawse, Chardonnay
$80
Vegan
Green apple, pear and citrus with subtle oak, mineral character and a refined, elegant palate. Niagara Peninsula, ON
Chicken, creamy pasta, lobster
Burrowing Owl, Chardonnay
$125
Vegan
Generous and textured, with ripe orchard fruit, vanilla and gentle oak leading to a rich finish. Okanagan Valley, BC
Lobster, rich pasta, roasted chicken
Walter Hansel “The Meadows” Chardonnay
$110
Vegan
Layered with ripe apple, pear and citrus, complemented by creamy texture, vanilla and restrained oak. Russian River Valley, CA
Lobster, scallops, creamy pasta, roasted chicken
Rosehall Run JCR Chardonnay 2022
$120
Vegan
Ripe orchard fruit and citrus with subtle oak, bright acidity and a distinctive mineral character. Prince Edward County, ON
Lobster, scallops, rich sauces
Church & State, Viognier
$80
Vegan
Fragrant peach and apricot with delicate floral notes and a rich, textured palate. Okanagan Valley, BC
Rich seafood, roasted chicken, curry
Liquidity, Viognier
$75
Vegan
Lush peach and apricot with tropical fruit character and a soft, rounded palate. Okanagan Falls, BC
Creamy dishes, pork, roasted vegetables
Gray Monk, Gewürztraminer
$75
Expressive lychee and rose petal with ripe pear and a gentle touch of spice. Okanagan Valley, BC
Spicy food, charcuterie
Sparkling Wine
Artisan Wines, Our Story
$15 / $70
Vegan
Bright and lively, showing ripe peach, pear and citrus with a refreshing, energetic palate. Niagara Peninsula, ON
Featherstone, Sparkling Rosé “Fizzics”
$75
Vegan
Juicy strawberry and raspberry flavours meet lively bubbles and a dry, citrusy finish. Niagara Peninsula, ON
Summerhill Cipes Brut NV
$110
Vegan
Green apple and pear lead into fine bubbles, subtle brioche and a beautifully balanced finish. Okanagan Valley, BC
Benjamin Bridge, Rosé NV
$100
Vegan
Delicate red berries and citrus with fine bubbles, mineral character and a beautifully dry finish. Annapolis Valley, NS
Benjamin Bridge, Brut Rosé 2021
$140
Vegan
Wild strawberry and red currant with fine bubbles, vibrant citrus and a mineral-driven finish. Annapolis Valley, NS
Rosé
Gray Monk, Latitude 50, VQA
$50
Citrus, green apple and pear with a lively palate and refreshing mineral character. Lake Country, BC
Quails Gate, Rosé
$55
Vegan
Ripe strawberry and raspberry layered with citrus and subtle florals; dry and refreshing. West Kelowna, BC
Hester Creek, Cabernet Franc Rose
$15 / $75
Vegan
Strawberry and watermelon with delicate floral notes and a bright, dry palate. Oliver, BC
Red Wine
Upper Bench Pinot Noir
$105
Vegan
Bright red berries and cherry with delicate earthy notes, silky tannins and a graceful finish. Okanagan Valley, BC
Flat Rock Foundation Pinot Noir
$35 / $90
Vegan
Silky and elegant, with red cherry, raspberry and plum alongside subtle earth and spice. Jordan, ON
Haywire, Gamay
$85
Vegan
Juicy and playful, showing cherry, raspberry and cranberry with subtle spice and soft tannins. Okanagan Valley, BC
Hester Creek, Cabernet Franc
$105
Vegan
Blackberry and plum with red cherry, savoury herbs and gentle spice, supported by refined tannins. Oliver, BC
Hester Creek Undici
$210
Vegan
A powerful blend of blackberry, cherry and plum with cocoa, spice and subtle oak, finishing savoury and structured. Okanagan Valley, BC
Hester Creek, The Judge
$230
Vegan
Powerful and concentrated, with dark berries, plum and black cherry layered with cocoa, spice and oak. Okanagan Valley, BC
Upper Bench Merlot Cabernet Franc 2022
$55 / $105
Vegan
Rich dark fruit with blackberry, plum and cherry, complemented by cedar, spice and polished tannins. Okanagan Valley, BC
Kings Ransom Meritage
$300
Vegan
Deep and powerful, offering blackberry, dark plum and cassis with cocoa, cedar and velvety tannins. Okanagan Valley, BC
Rosehall Run Cabernet Merlot
$85
Vegan
Fruit-forward and polished, with black cherry, blackberry and plum supported by subtle earth and spice. Prince Edward County, ON
Hester Creek, Cabernet Merlot
$105
Vegan
Blackberry, black cherry and plum with hints of cedar and spice, framed by smooth, balanced tannins. Okanagan Valley, BC
Noble Ridge Meritage
$55 / $95
Vegan
Dark berry and black cherry layered with cedar and spice, with refined tannins and a long, composed finish. Okanagan Valley, BC
Mission Hill, Quatrain
$170
Vegan
A structured blend of blackberry, black cherry and plum with cedar, spice and subtle oak. Okanagan Valley, BC
Lamb, steak, rich dishes
Burrowing Owl, Athene
$55 / $140
Vegan
Dark cherry, blackberry and plum with cocoa and spice, offering depth and refined tannins. Okanagan Valley, BC
Lamb, steak, braised meats
Burrowing Owl, Syrah
$140
Vegan
Bold and expressive, with blackberry, blueberry and dark plum accented by black pepper and spice. Okanagan Valley, BC
Lamb, BBQ, smoked meats
South Rock Vineyard Syrah
$125
Vegan
Savoury and smoky, combining blackberry and blueberry with dark plum, pepper and spice. Golden Mile Bench, BC
Inniskillin Cabernet Sauvignon
$30 / $65
Approachable and fruit-driven, with black cherry, blackberry and cassis alongside subtle cedar and
spice. Niagara on the Lake, ON
Steak, burgers, grilled meats
Caymus, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
$255
Vegan
Opulent and concentrated, with ripe blackberry, plum and cassis, wrapped in dark chocolate, vanilla
and oak. Napa Valley, USA
Andrew Will, Cabernet Sauvignon
$135
Vegan
Structured and refined, showing black cherry, blackberry and cassis with graphite, cedar and spice. Washington, USA
Fortified & Dessert Wine
Vidal Ice Wine, Fielding Estate
$25
Fresh and vibrant with citrus, ripe orchard fruit, and a hint of minerality, framed by bright Niagara acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. Niagara Peninsula, ON
Black Sage Vineyard Pipe
$9
Okanagan Valley, BC
Taylor 10
$12
10 Year Old Tawny Port, from Douro Valley, Portugal
Taylor 20
$18
20 Year Old Tawny Port, from Douro Valley, Portugal
Beer
Tap Banff Local’s Lager
$13
A crisp, clean local lager that’s very refreshing and easy to drink. Banff Ave Brewing, AB
Tap Head Smashed IPA
$13
A fruit-forward IPA with citrus and pine notes and a nice hop bitterness. Banff Ave Brewing, AB
Ten Peaks Pale Ale
$14
A balanced, easy-drinking pale ale with a little sweetness, biscuit malt and moderate hops. Canmore Brewing, AB
Dark Matter, Brown Ale
$15
Chocolate and roasted malt notes with a surprisingly smooth finish. Hoyne Brewing, BC
Idle Hands Italian Pilsner
$9
A very crisp Italian-style pilsner with subtle citrus and bready notes. Annex Ale Project, AB
Quick Witted
$15
Gluten Free
A refreshing gluten-free Belgian wit with orange and spice notes. Grey Fox, BC
Forager, Lager
$9
Gluten Free
A crisp, refreshing gluten-free lager with a little more hop character. Whistler Brewing Co.
Alcohol Free Beer
Organic Session IPA, 473 ml
$12
Zero-Proof
A non-alcoholic IPA with tropical and citrus hop flavours and a refreshing bitterness. 0.5% ABV. Sober Carpenter, QC
Golden Lager 355 ml
$9
Zero-Proof
Crisp, clean, and refreshing, with a smooth malt character and a light, balanced finish. An
easy-drinking choice for any occasion. 0.5% ABV. Cochrane, AB
Cider
Positive Currant
$14
Gluten Free
A tart, semi-dry cider with currant and red-fruit flavours. Core Values, AB
Return of the Mac
$14
Gluten Free
A crisp, fruit-forward cider with bright apple character and a refreshing, lightly tart finish. Core Values, AB
Pear & Apple
$9
Gluten Free
Fresh pear, crisp apple, and a bright, refreshing finish. Rock Creek, BC
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Bistro seasonal experiences
Explore Juniper Bistro’s annual events, festivals, specials and more.
Featured Event
Friday 25th December
Mountains & Mistletoe – The Juniper Christmas Brunch
Book yourself a warm and joyful Christmas Day above Banff. Surrounded by sweeping views of the snow-covered Rocky Mountains, families and friends can settle in for a delicious feast including a festive buffet, seasonal grazing table and winter’s most popular hot dishes created by Chef Sergio.
- $72 Adults / $30 Children 6–12
Bistro Updates
Bistro specials & events
Discover special events happening at the Juniper Bistro, from new menus and limited-run dishes to evenings built around wine, music, and mountain views.
3-Course Menu
Taste For Adventure
Settle in above the valley for three courses inspired by the season. Enjoy each course with an optional pairing of Canadian wines, selected to complement the flavours on your plate.
3-Course Menu: $60 per person
Optional wine pairing: $39 per person
Reservations available soon.
November 21st & 22nd
The Juniper Harvest Table
Join us at the Juniper Bistro for a special Canadian harvest feast available for one weekend only on November 21st & 22nd. Settle in for an abundant harvest buffet filled with seasonal favourites and Chef Sergio’s centrepiece Turkey Roulade.
Options available for a range of dietary preferences.
Nov 21 – 22 | $89 per guest
The Juniper Christmas Brunch
Mountains & Mistletoe
Surrounded by sweeping views of the snow-covered Rocky Mountains, families and friends can settle in for a delicious feast including a festive buffet, seasonal grazing table and winter’s most popular hot dishes created by Chef Sergio.
Options available for a range of dietary preferences.
Dec 25 | $72 Adults / $30 Children 6–12
Featured Review
Rocky Mountain Outlook Review
“What makes the Juniper Bistro special isn’t just the food… though the food is exceptional. It’s the intent behind it. This is truly one of Banff’s most unique dining experiences”
Gatherings & Celebrations
Intimate private dining
Host birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone dinners with curated menus, flexible layouts, and mountain views that elevate the evening.
Inspiring spaces
Bring your team together for strategy sessions and retreats with natural light, AV support, and seamless catering from the Bistro.
Christmas Parties & Group Dinners
Celebrate your team in the mountains – Christmas gatherings from $49/person
Mountain views, free on-site parking, intimate spaces, great food and a team that takes care of the details. And with 52 rooms right here, you can make a night of it.
Focused meetings
Keep meetings productive with light, airy spaces, inspiring vistas, and service designed around your agenda.
Unforgettable Retreats
Fresh, wellness-focused buffet menus designed to nourish, energise, and bring retreat groups together.
The people & philosophy behind the Bistro
Inspired by place
Our Concept
Plant-rich dining inspired by the landscape
At the Juniper Bistro, we believe great food begins with great ingredients. Guided by a plant-rich philosophy, our menu celebrates the natural flavours, textures, and versatility of vegetables, fruits, grains, and thoughtfully sourced proteins.
Rather than relying on substitutions, we focus on creating balanced, seasonal dishes that feel connected to the landscape around us.
Living and operating within Banff National Park comes with a responsibility to care for the environment, and our approach to food reflects that commitment.
By embracing ingredients that are abundant, seasonal, and locally inspired, we aim to create memorable dining experiences that are as thoughtful as they are delicious.
Meet Chef Sergio
My goal is to create plant-rich dishes that feel connected to the land
Executive Chef Sergio Garcia brings creativity, curiosity, and a deep respect for the seasons to every dish served at the Juniper Bistro.
Drawing inspiration from Alberta’s ever-changing landscape, he builds menus around the ingredients each season has to offer, from spring greens and summer berries to autumn squash and winter preserves.
Through techniques such as roasting, fermenting, curing, and pickling, Chef Sergio creates dishes that are layered, vibrant, and rooted in place. His approach is guided by a simple belief: food should celebrate the ingredients at its center while fostering a stronger connection to the land and the people who share it.
Our Patio
Voted Best Patio in the Bow Valley
Perched on a hillside overlooking Banff, the Juniper Bistro patio offers panoramic views of the Bow Valley and surrounding mountain peaks.
It’s the perfect place to linger over a meal or a drink while soaking in the sunshine, fresh mountain air, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies.
Our Place in Banff National Park
Banff National Park, Canada’s first and most storied protected wilderness and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompasses a vast reserve of dramatic peaks, glacial waters, untamed forests, and remarkable ecological integrity.
Elk move through open meadows, bears roam forested slopes, and the Bow River cuts a cold, clear line through it all. Days here are defined by the season – paddling into untouched terrain on spring runoff, skiing dry powder in winter, or tracing quieter fall trails that reveal golden larches. In summer, access opens to iconic Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the glaciers along the Icefields Parkway.
Set overlooking the valley, the Juniper Hotel & Bistro stands on ground that has forever drawn people to this region. Long before it became a hotel, this was a place of gathering – where the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc, Métis, Tsuu’tina, Mountain Cree, Blackfoot, and Stoney Nakoda peoples returned seasonally, sharing knowledge, food, and medicine over thousands of years.
Indigenous Art at the Juniper
The Juniper uses the connection it has to the land to shape the experience today, offering discerning guests a more grounded stay in Banff: architecture that opens onto the vast panorama and native plant gardens, Indigenous art representing communities from across Canada, menus rooted in the region, and a pace that encourages slowing down and settling into the moment rather than moving past it.
Discover a selection of the Juniper’s Indigenous art here, or scan the QR codes located throughout the hotel to explore the stories and inspiration behind each piece.
Our Team
Our Team
What sets the Juniper experience apart is the genuine care and attention guests receive throughout their visit. From the moment they arrive, the team creates an atmosphere that feels welcoming, relaxed, and distinctly personal.
This approach is exemplified by Restaurant Manager Leonardo Homen, whose passion for hospitality helps shape the character of the dining experience. His ability to connect with guests, share local knowledge, and create a sense of belonging contributes significantly to the warm and inviting atmosphere for which the Juniper is known.
Dining at the Juniper is built around connection and storytelling. Through conversations about the menu, the region, and the people behind the experience, guests gain a deeper appreciation for both the food and the destination.
Juniper Bistro on Instagram
Follow along for Chef Sergio’s latest creations, mouth-watering cuisine, and mountain-view dining at the Juniper Bistro.
Guest Reviews
What guests are saying about the Bistro
Reserve your table with a mountain view.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during weekends, holidays, and peak travel periods over summer and winter. Walk-ins are always welcome when space allows, and we’ll always do our best to accommodate you.
Is the patio open year-round?
Our patio is seasonal and weather dependent. During the warmer months, guests can enjoy the Juniper’s unforgettable mountain views while dining outdoors, on a first come, first served basis – patio seating is not reservable. In winter, the patio is open for Fireside Sunset events and s’mores, weather permitting.
What type of cuisine does the Juniper Bistro serve?
The Juniper Bistro offers a seasonally inspired menu rooted in the Canadian Rockies, shaped by our culinary team’s own backgrounds and global influences. Featuring plant-rich dishes alongside thoughtfully sourced animal proteins, menus evolve throughout the year to reflect the seasons, the ingredients available, and the perspective of our culinary team.
Is the Bistro only for hotel guests?
Not at all! The Juniper Bistro welcomes both locals and visitors, whether you’re staying at the Juniper Hotel or simply looking for a memorable dining experience in Banff.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. We offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary options. Please let your server know about any allergies or dietary requirements, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. When viewing the menus on our website, use the filters to explore dietary options.
What are the Juniper Bistro's most popular dishes?
Our menu changes seasonally, but guests often gravitate towards dishes that showcase regional ingredients, house-made elements, and Chef Sergio’s creative approach to mountain dining. Visitors from abroad have the opportunity to experience Bison, and enjoy our Bison Tasting. Locally, the Juniper is known as a favourite Brunch destination in the valley, with our Egg and Vegan Bennies proving particularly popular.
Do you offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
Yes. We combine our Breakfast and Lunch offerings onto one Brunch Menu. Please check our current hours, as service periods and additional specials vary seasonally. We regularly update our operating hours and menus online.
Current Brunch Hours: Mon – Fri : 8:00am – 1:00pm | Sat – Sun : 8:00am – 2:00pm
Current Cocktail Hour: Weekends 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Current Dinner Hours: Daily 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Is the patio dog and pet friendly?
Pets are very welcome on the patio, provided they remain leashed and well-behaved. Water bowls, dog biscuits and Puppuccinos are offered upon request!
Do you have a children's menu?
Yes, we offer options suitable for younger diners, found at the bottom of our online Brunch and Dinner menus. Families are always welcome at the Juniper Bistro.
What makes Juniper Bistro different from other restaurants in Banff?
Our location offers one of Banff’s most spectacular dining backdrops, paired with a menu that celebrates seasonality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful sourcing. The experience is designed to reflect the landscape that surrounds us – and brought to life by a team genuinely dedicated to warm, attentive hospitality at every visit.
Can I just stop in for drinks?
Absolutely. Whether you’d like a local craft beer, a glass of Canada’s Okanagan wine, a seasonal cocktail, or a non-alcoholic option, you’re welcome to join us for drinks and the view in the Bistro Lounge, the main Bistro, or out on the patio.
Where is the Bistro located?
The Juniper Bistro is located just outside downtown Banff at the Juniper Hotel, offering a quieter setting with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Find Us Here.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available for Bistro guests including Accessible designated and EV Charging spaces. Just off the highway and with plenty of spaces; the Juniper offers the easiest stress-free parking in Banff.
Is there a dress code?
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and we love when guests are coming straight from days filled with activities. Most guests opt for smart casual attire, but mountain casual is always welcome.
Can I request a table with a view?
We’ll do our best to accommodate seating requests whenever possible, though specific tables cannot be guaranteed.
What is the best time to visit?
Sunrise breakfasts and sunset dinners each offer a unique experience. Many guests particularly enjoy visiting on a winter’s afternoon for sunset, when the mountain views are at their most dramatic and pink alpenglow can be seen on the summits.