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    Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar

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    540 reviews
    #6 of 110 Restaurants in Banff
    $$$$, Canadian, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly
    107 Tunnel Mountain Drive | Top Floor of the Sally Borden Building at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H5, Canada
    +1 403-762-6300
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    Open Now:5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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    Wed., 03-20
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    4.5 540 reviews
    #2 of 3 Contemporary in Banff
    #6 of 108 Restaurants in Banff
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    107 Tunnel Mountain Drive Top Floor of the Sally Borden Building at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H5 Canada
    0.7 km from Lake Minnewanka
    Website
    +1 403-762-6300

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    STARTERS
    22.0
    Alberta Game Tartar with Dehydrated Bison
    Grizzly Gouda Arancini, Maple-Walnut Semifreddo, Sous Vide Alberta Free-Range Egg Yolk, Local Organic Beet Jelly, Banff Centre Grown Sunflower Shoots
    20.0
    Braised Alberta Lamb Shoulder with Local Ricotta Gnocchi*
    Mint Pearls, B.C. Shitake Mushrooms, Broxburn Eggplant Velouté, Purple Yam and Lavender Purée
    20.0
    Alberta Rabbit, Beef Tongue and Pistachio Terrine
    Crispy Lamb Sweetbreads, Sautéed Local Mushrooms, Smoked Noble Meadows Farm Goat Cheese, Haskap Berries Infused with Wild Life Distillery Alberta Botanical Gin
    19.0
    FallenTimber Mead Glazed Bear and the Flower Farm Pork Belly
    Coconut Milk Fried Humboldt Squid, Local Cabbage Salad, Pineapple Fritter, Candied Coconut and Peanut Crumble, Chili Emulsion
    18.0
    Alberta Winter Greens with Coffee Infused Local Organic Carrots and Beets
    Saffron Organic White Quinoa, 63-Degree Alberta Free-Range Egg, Candied Pecans, Purple Potatoes, Pickled Watermelon Radish
    22.0
    B.C. Octopus Carpaccio with Tempura Oyster*
    Sea Urchin, Northern Divine Caviar, Soy Marinated Dakini Tidal Wilds Kelp, Sake Tofu, Sesame Seeds, Local Organic Carrots, Pickled Lotus Root, Wasabi Mayonnaise
    SOUPS
    19.0
    Lund's Organic Farm Kohlrabi and B.C. Granny Smith Apple Soup*
    Smoked Alberta Trout, Roasted Local Garlic Paste, Three Ravens Mustard, Apple Cider Emulsion
    18.0
    Mans Organics Squash and Roasted Organic Chickpea Soup*
    Caramel Popcorn, Local Red Pepper Purée, Dried Olives, Banff Centre Grown Micro Greens
    FROM THE LAND
    46.0
    Grilled Alberta Angus Reserve Beef Tenderloin*
    Three Ravens Spice Rub, Yorkshire Pudding, Sundog Organic Farm Parsnip and Valbella Beef Bacon Hash, Wilted Spinach, Mustard Jus. Suggested Wines: 2013 Penfolds, Bin 389, Cabernet Sauvginon-Shriaz, South Australia $114. 2015 Blasted Church Syrah, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, VQA $61
    39.0
    Grilled Bear and the Flower Farm 16oz Pork Chop*
    Crushed Local Organic Potatoes, Charred Red Cabbage, Braised Fennel, Apple Butter, Green Peppercorn and Bacon Jus. Suggested Wines: 2015 Stoller Family, Dundee Hills, Oregon $83. 2010 Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, California $64
    39.0
    Fraser Valley Duck Breast*
    Carrot-Raisin French Toast, Winter Kale, Quail Egg, Balsamic Bles-Wold Sour Cream, Broxburn Tomato Preserve, Smoked Maple Jus. Suggested Wines: 2015 La Frenz, Pinot Noir, Okangan Valley, British Columbia, VQA $98. 2014 Bouchard Père & Fils, Gevery Chambertin $94
    52.0
    Juniper Rubbed Elk Rack
    Sautéed Local Mushrooms, Saffron and Golden Beet Organic Quinoa, Pea Shoots and Toasted Almond Salad, Orange Marmalade, Saskatoon Berry Paint. Suggested Wines: 2016 Tres Picos, Borsao, Granacha, Campo de Borja DO $57. 2016 Carlisle Zinfandel, Sonoma Country, California $140
    58.0
    Seared Alberta Bison Tenderloin*
    Organic Farro Ragoût, Candied Fingerling Yams, Sticky Rye Cipollini Onion, Local Sunchoke Cream, Bone Marrow Jus. Suggested Wines: 2016 Mission Hill Reserve, Cabernet Sauvginon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia $61. 2014 Château Tour Bayard, Montagne-Saint-Emilion $54
    FROM THE WATER
    45.0
    Alberta Honey Glazed Northern Divine Aquafarms Organic Sturgeon*
    Semi-Dried B.C. Albacore Tuna, Poached Salt Spring Island Mussels, Miso Broth, Black Sesame Paste, Local Organic Potatoes and Carrots, Banff Centre Grown Radish Microgreens. Suggested Wines: 2017 Hiedler, Gruner Veltliner, Nieberosterreich $43. 2014 Jean and Sébastien Dauvissat, Saint-Pierre, Chablis $68
    37.0
    Ras el Hanout Rubbed Lois Lake Steelhead Trout*
    Gold Forest Grains Organic Barley with Roasted Red Peppers, Green Olives and Capers, Organic Red Lentil Hummus, Okanagan Nectarine Jam, Parsley Pistou, Orange Labneh. Suggested Wines: 2015 Trimbach, Pinot Gris, Alsace $58. 2011 Ram's Leap, Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc, Western Plains, NSW $38
    FROM THE GARDEN
    32.0
    Organic Alberta Red Fife Charred Ash Pasta*
    B.C. King Oyster Mushrooms, Roasted Mans Organics Pumpkin, B.C. Portobello Mushrooms, Smoked Noble Meadows Farm Goat Cheese, House Dried Local Tomatoes, Baby Arugula, Shaved Grizzly Gouda. Suggested Wines: 2014 Stoneboat Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, VQA $57. 2015 Play Estate, Viognier, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, VQA $59
    32.0
    Roasted Organic Alberta Carrots, Beets, and Parsnips*
    Grilled Pineapple, Tempeh Croûton, Fried Organic Chickpeas, B.C. Plum Preserve, Black Rice Noodle, Pea Shoots. Suggested Wines: 2015 Steele, Cuvée Chardonnay, Mendocino, California $51
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    About
    The Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar. Our a la carte restaurant is an inspiring dimension in dining. Fresh. Seasonal. Creative. These are the signatures you'll find in every dish. The restaurant has one of the finest views of any dining facility in the Bow Valley. Within a few steps of all performance, meeting spaces, and accommodation at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the Three Ravens offers a convenient and creative venue for your evening dining experience. Savour selections from the quality wine cellar and menu, in the Wine Bar. The Rocky Mountain peaks that surround us form the backdrop for quiet enjoyment, casual meetings, or relaxing conversations.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$30 - US$45
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, After-hours
    CUISINES
    Canadian, Contemporary
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed today via mobile
    A Pleasant Suprise

    We booked a pre-event dinner before a 6:30pm performance at the Banff Center. We arrived at a few minutes after 5pm when they opened. We were pleasantly greeted and were able to select our table to avoid the late afternoon sun shining into the ceiling...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Ron M
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Best meal by a long shot

    I ate here while spending time in Banff at a conference with some colleagues and friends. We were there past sunset so missed out on views. Nevertheless the food was impeccable. Between the group a wide array of meals were ordered. Every dish was delicious,...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank MStrohl
    BanffCentreCanada, Guest Relations Manager at Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for the wonderful comments. We're so pleased to have provided such a great experience for you. Come back and visit us again soon!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Spectacular views, great food

    Fabulous setting in the Banff Center with spectacular views. We ordered the tartar, pork belly and lamb shoulder all were delicious. Salads were fresh and light. Overall a very good meal. The entire meal for 4 with 6 drinks was $200. They gave us 10%...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank GlobeGirl4EVR
    BanffCentreCanada, Guest Relations Manager at Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit!

    Reviewed February 5, 2019 via mobile
    Good food

    The Elk was good. The Bison was terrible. Tough like shoe leather. Server was very good. Would give them another try.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank tziarnik
    BanffCentreCanada, Guest Relations Manager at Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you so much for letting us know about your visit to Three Ravens. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback.

    Reviewed January 4, 2019 via mobile
    Amazing

    We had dinner at Three Ravens for a group of 14. The reservation process was complicated for no good reason: took a month back and forth to make a reservation and ended up splitting the group in 2 as they would not accept our group...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Marie W
    BanffCentreCanada, Guest Relations Manager at Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thank you so much for letting us know about your visit to Three Ravens. We're glad that you enjoyed your evening and we'll be sure to pass on your feedback about the reservation process.

    Reviewed December 22, 2018 via mobile
    Terrible food, terrible service, overpriced

    I saved up for two weeks to afford a fancy dinner at this restaurant. I had heard nothing but amazing things. The server was slow and very informal with us (a large party of 8). He forgot to bring bread. Our drinks tood an eternity....More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    1  Thank Simone D
    BanffCentreCanada, Guest Relations Manager at Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar, responded to this reviewResponded today

    Thanks so much for your review. We're sorry to hear your visit didn't meet expectations. We'd love to hear more about your experience to avoid these issues in future. Please contact us at social@banffcentre.ca.

    Reviewed December 14, 2018 via mobile
    Great food and service

    Restaurant is in the Banff Centre campus. Food was really fabulous, and our waiter gave great suggestions. Great views during the daytime.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank JayHTexas
    Reviewed December 8, 2018 via mobile
    Absolutely Wonderful!

    We came here for dinner and were simply wowed. It was so delicious....from the lovely wine we started our meal with, to the sturgeon/mussel/tuna plate I enjoyed, to the steelhead trout dish my husband savoured. The service was simple, prompt and not intrusive. It was...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Wysiwyg45
    Reviewed November 29, 2018 via mobile
    Great dining spot during film festival

    Food was excellent. The menu was great. Bit of a cafeteria feel to the decor, but overall a nice experience.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank ryder_mcritchie
    Reviewed November 25, 2018 via mobile
    All i can say is Go go go ....

    Wow wow. It took us a little to find but soooo worth it. The food is outstanding crazy good. I had beef tenderloin and my man had the elk. It was crazy good. The bread with 3 butters were also amazing. Appetizer i had the...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    1  Thank Jasmine S
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    Max R
    February 20, 2018|
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    Response from John S | Reviewed this property |
    Yes it is on par with other higher end restaurants. The food was good. I would not say excellent. Views are nice but the actual seating area is not really that impressive. If feel it is still worth it butvwe were not blown... More
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    September 13, 2017|
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    Response from LIB59 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, they cater for coeliac and dairy and Vegan requirements, even going as far as to modify dishes to comply. Excellent in this regard also.
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    Response from Myrna90 | Reviewed this property |
    No even the restaurant is only a semi-private affair and not that private.
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