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Elk and Oarsmen Bar & Grill

119 Banff Ave., Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta AB T1L, Canada
(403) 762-4616
Ranked #25 of 100 restaurants in Banff
4.0 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 71 AUD
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

Enjoyed our evening in the Elk. Service was friendly and the food was tasty. We tried a few of the draught beers - one size only, 16oz. The daily special was good value. We were seated in the back half; it was a busy place with lots of large groups keeping the noise levels up.

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Northam
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Had two meals both the nightly specials! Tuesday nights Steak sandwich and Wednesdays Elk steak,both excellent

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Toronto, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Went for a few drinks with my husband on a Saturday night. We were quickly seated next to a window with an amazing view of Banff and the surrounding mountains. Our server was quick and friendly. There are drink specials every night, which is nice to see in such a busy pub. Tons of tv's to watch the game with... More

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Calgary
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Friendly staff, great Brews and Pizza.cozy atmosphere, popular destination for locals

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Had dinner here with some friends, by the suggestion of our host who lives in town. Needless to say, it was very tasty! I had the Wild Game and Beef Stroganoff, which was to die for... the best stroganoff I have ever had in my life! Two other friends had the steaks, which they said were amazing. The caesar's were... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great Atmosphere to have a few beers and watch some sport. Very impressed with the Elk steak, perfect medium steak.

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See 2 more reviews by Bobbo_Bobbo for Banff
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

The Bacon wrapped bison was missing the bacon. Day old potatoes would be served at the homeless shelter in Cal. Spinach dip was good and the elk lager was decent. Service was so so, not worth 15%.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Been here twice now and both times quite dissipointed with the food, tasted like double dipped frys and not as nice as we had heard! Don't think we will try again.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nice atmosphere different days have different specials. very popular with youngsters but all ages accommodated. All the food looked good and portions were big. Good value

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Toronto, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Went there to watch the NHL playoffs. Great service. Ate elk for the first time - tasted like beef steak to me but I'm not a connaisseur of fine foods by any means.

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