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1888 Chop House

The heart and soul of our culinary story starts with 1888 Chop House, a modern and sophisticated restaurant serving the best of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game, and oceanwise seafood. This intimate culinary destination is ideal for all occasions. Discover our delectable menu, spirited cocktails, and award-winning wine list. All food is made in-house, ensuring every mouth-watering detail is perfect.

1888chophouse.com

LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Starters

    • 1888 House Bread (VG) | $14
      everything seasoning, nasturtium butter
    • Tomato Salad | $24
      smoked burrata, red currant, basil
    • Local Gems (V, N) | $18
      marcona almonds, toasted grains, radicchio, citrus
    • 1888 Hashbrowns (DF) | $22
      smoked trout roe, tarama, dill
    • Hokkaido Scallop Crudo (DF, GF) | $32
      herb paste, daikon, grapefruit, cucumber, rice milk
    • King Crab Tart (DF) | $36
      sauce américaine, warm custard, kohlrabi, meyer lemon
    • Québec Foie Gras | $32
      verjus gelée, rhubarb, chervil, brioche
    • Lamb Tartare | $28
      eggplant, pink peppercorn, saskatoon berry, brioche
  • Sides

    • Maitake Mushroom (GF, VG) | $15
      tamari shoyu, truffle cream
    • Spaghetti Squash (V, N) | $14
      zucchini baba ganoush, sesame, marcona almond
    • Heirloom Carrots (GF, VG, N) | $14
      carrot top kimchi, vadouvan, dukkah, labneh
    • Whipped Potatoes (GF, VG) | $12
      goat butter, chive
    • Grilled Asparagus (GF, VG) | $15
      Alberta honey, Gruyere, whey
    • Charred Broccolini (GF, VG, N) | $15
      blue cheese, tomato salbitxada
  • From the Land and Sea

    • Sunchoke Cappelletti (N, V) | $42
      cashew, chanterelle mushroom, lemon, parsley
    • Whole Lobster (GF) | $65
      wild garlic, asparagus, garden herbs, sauce choron
    • Atlantic Halibut (GF) | $57
      burnt leek, honey mussels, courgette, queen olives
    • Brome Lake Duck Breast (GF) | $62
      BC stone fruit, kohlrabi, elderflower, endive
    • Wild Boar Chop (GF, N) | $56
      almond mole, green apple, taber corn polenta
    • Sungold Lamb Loin | $64
      salsify, whipped yoghurt tart, savoy cabbage, quince
    • Bison Tenderloin | $78
      morel mushrooms, beetroot, blackberries, red fife wheat
  • Butcher's Cut

    • Brant Lake
      • 7oz. gold standard wagyu tenderloin | $94
      • 12oz. gold standard wagyu striploin | $98
    • Certified Angus Striploin | $82
      14oz.
    • Alberta Prime Tenderloin | $78
      8oz.
    • Alberta Premium Ribeye | $86
      16oz.
    • Benchmark Angus Porterhouse | $152
      32oz. 30 Day Aged.
    • Black Apron Cowboy-Cut Ribeye | $158
      32oz.
    • A5 Gunma Joshu Japanese Wagyu Filet (GF) | $205
      6oz. onion soubise, caramelized onion, fingerling potatoes, Périgord sauce
  • Enhancements

    • whipped butter, bordelaise, chimichurri, béarnaise or house A1
    • Foie Gras | $24
    • Lobster Tail | $27
    • Québec Blue Cheese | $9
    • Textures of Chocolate (VG) | $18
      coffee ganache, caramel, buckwheat, black sesame
    • Forest Berries & Cream (N) | $18
      white chocolate, tonka bean, seabuckthorn, birch syrup, almond crunch
    • 1888 Sundae (VG) | $15
      charred chamomile cream, salted maple syrup, cocoa nibs and a 'cherry' on top
    • Strawberries & Milk (GF) | $15
      buttermilk sorbet, candied ginger
  • Cocktails

    2.5oz
    • Kentucky's Cigar Room | $22
      Makers Mark Bourbon, Walnuts, Amaro Sibilla, Antica Formula, Maple, Dandelion Root and Cacao Bitters. Nutty, Bittersweet, Spirituous, Sipper
    • A Night at the Chalet | $24
      Bacardi 8 Rum, Goslings Rum, Dubonnet, Orange and Cinnamon Oleo Saccharum Chocolate Bitters. Spice, Smoke, Spiritous, Sweet
    • The Alpenglow Phenomenon | $24
      Wild Life Vodka, Cointreau, Blueberry, Lavender, Lime, Blackcurrant Bitters, Fever Tree Soda. Floral, Fruity, Tall, Refreshing
    • The Alps Reviver | $29
      Wild Life Gin, Cocchi Americano Bianco, Rosehip, Lemon, Peychaud's Bitters Champagne, Rosewater. Light, Bubbly, Dry, Refreshing
    • Bar Special
      Please ask your server about today's special.
  • Non-Alcoholic

    • House Made Ginger Beer | $9
      Ginger Purée, Lemon, Fever Tree Soda Water
    • Wild Rose | $14
      Seedlip Grove, Rosehip, Cranberry, Lemon, Fever Tree Soda, Rosewater. Light, Bubbly, Dry, Refreshing
    • Rise and Shine | $14
      Seedlip Spice, Blueberry, Lavender, Lime, Ginger Beer, Cardamom Bitters. Fruity, Spice, Tall, Refreshing
  • Flights

    2.5oz
    • 40 Years of Taylor Fladgate | $45
      Taylor Fladgate Port: 10yr, 20yr, 30yr and 40yr
    • The Glory of Glenmorangie | $56
      Glenmorangie: 10yr, Nectar D'Or, Lasanta, Quinta Ruban, Signet
    • 45 Years Of Dalmore | $49
      Dalmore: 12yr, 15yr, 18yr, King Alexander III
  • Beer

    Canadian
    • Grizzly Paw Evolution IPA, 6.2% ABV, Canmore, Alberta | $12
      62 IBU, Copper Coloured, Big Hop Aroma of Citrus and Passionfruit and a Softly Bitter Finish (473ml)
    • Blindman Barrel Aged Strong English Ale, 7.6% ABV, Calgary, Alberta | $16
      Complex, Leathery and Woodiness Aromas, Hints of Vanilla and Spiciness (500ml)
    • Ol'Beautiful Okami Kasu Japanese Ale, 5% ABV, Calgary, Alberta | $9
      Made Largely of Rice, Silky, Mouthfeel, Subtle Hint of Boozy, Creamy Funk (355ml)
    • Annex Ales Idle Hands Italian Pilsner, 5.3% ABV, Calgary, Alberta | $12
      Refreshing, Light, and Subtly Sweet (473ml)
  • Beer

    Imported
    • Traquair Scotch Ale, 7.2% ABV, Scotland, United Kingdom | $14
      Strong, Malty and Sweet with Faint hints of Scotch (330ml)
    • Domaine Eric Bordelet Sydre Argelette Apple Cider, 5% ABV, Normandy, France | $59
      Demi-Sec, Gently Sparkling Petillant Style, Apple, Lemon and Spice Aromas (750ml)
    • Echigo Premium Red Ale, 6% ABV, Niigata, Japan | $12
      Deep Flavor, Round Texture, Refreshing (330ml)
    • Echigo Koshihikari Rice Lager, 5% ABV, Niigata, Japan | $13
      Fine and Persistent carbonation, and a clean, crisp flavour from the super premium rice (500ml)
  • Beer Non-Alcoholic

    • Village Brewery Pale Ale or Stout | $9
      Calgary, Alberta
  • Rye / Whisky

    1oz
    • Jack Daniel's | $11
    • Canadian Club | $11
    • Crown Royal | $11
    • George Dickel | $11
    • Gentleman Jack | $21
    • Old Overholt Straight Rye | $11
    • Knob Creek Rye | $11
    • Lot 40 Rye | $11
    • Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye | $14
    • Westland American Oak | $24
  • Bourbon

    1oz
    • Bulleit | $11
    • Buffalo Trace | $11
    • Maker's Mark | $11
    • Knob Creek | $11
    • Basil Hayden's | $12
    • Booker's 7yr | $12
    • Woodford Reserve | $13
    • 1792 12yr | $25
    • 1792 Full Proof | $17
    • 1792 Single Barrel | $14
    • Garrison Brothers Small Batch | $35
    • Elijah Craig Small Batch | $14
    • Pappy Van Winkle 10yr | $75
  • Vodka

    1oz
    • Finlandia | $11
    • Absolut & Absolut Citron | $11
    • Ketel One | $11
    • Chopin | $13
    • Belvedere & Belvedere Citrus | $12
    • Grey Goose | $12
    • Titos | $13
    • Wild Life | $12
  • Rum

    1oz
    • Bacardi Superior | $11
    • Mount Gay Black Barrel | $12
    • Bacardi Gran Reserva 8yr | $12
    • Bacardi Spiced Rum | $11
    • Pyrat XO | $11
    • Appleton Reserve | $12
    • Goslings Dark | $12
    • El Dorado 21yr | $21
    • El Dorado 25yr Vintage | $74
    • Dictador 2 Masters | $78
  • Gin

    1oz
    • Beefeater | $11
    • Bombay Sapphire | $11
    • Ungava | $11
    • Wild Life | $12
    • Tanqueray No. 10 | $12
    • Hendricks | $12
    • Bruickladdich "The Botanist" | $13
    • Wild Life Barrel Aged | $14
    • Beefeater 24 | $11
    • Wild Life Rundle Bar Gin | $12
  • Tequila/Mezcal

    1oz
    • Cazadores Reposado | $13
    • Cazadores Añejo | $14
    • Casamigos Blanco | $14
    • Casamigos Reposado | $16
    • Casamigos Añejo | $18
    • Casamigos Mezcal | $23
    • Los Danzantes Añejo Mezcal | $22
    • Los Danzantes Arte Mezcal | $30
    • Tierra Noble Extra Añejo | $45
    • Komos Anejo | $27
    • Rey Sol 10yr Single barrel Extra Anejo | $48
    • Don Julio Ultima Reserva | $72
  • Scotch

    Highland. 1oz
    • Glencadam Origins | $11
    • Glenmorangie 10yr | $12
    • Speyburn 10yr | $12
    • Dalmore 12yr | $13
    • Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12yr | $15
    • Glenmorangie Lasanta 12yr | $15
    • Oban 14yr | $15
    • Edradour 10yr | $16
    • Dalwhinnie 15yr | $21
    • Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or 12yr | $22
    • Dalmore 15yr | $22
    • Glencadam 21yr | $24
    • Dalwhinnie Double Matured, Vintage 1991 | $26
    • Dalmore 18yr | $28
    • Dalmore King Alexander III | $28
    • Glenmorangie Signet | $51
    • Glenmorangie Vintage 1989 | $186
  • Scotch

    Lowland. 1oz
    • Glenkinchie 12yr | $15
  • Scotch

    Speyside. 1oz
    • Glenfiddich 12yr | $12
    • Cragganmore 12yr | $12
    • Glenlivet 12yr | $13
    • Tomintoul Peated | $14
    • Macallan Gold | $17
    • Glenfiddich 15yr | $18
    • Glenlivet French Oak 15yr | $20
    • Macallan Amber | $20
    • Glenfiddich 18yr | $35
  • Scotch

    Isle of Skye. 1oz
    • Talisker 10yr | $14
  • Scotch

    Islay. 1oz
    • Laphroaig 10yr | $13
    • Ardbeg 10yr | $19
    • Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10yr | $26
    • Lagavulin 16yr | $27
  • Scotch

    Blended. 1oz
    • Dewars White Label | $11
    • Famous Grouse | $11
    • Chivas Regal | $11
    • Johnnie Walker Black | $12
    • Johnnie Walker Gold | $15
    • Johnnie Walker Platinum | $25
    • Johnnie Walker Blue | $35
  • Scotch

    Irish/Welsh
    • Bushmills | $9
    • Jameson | $11
    • Tullamore D.E.W | $11
  • Scotch

    Japanese. 1oz
    • Toki | $12
  • Scotch

    Reserve Selection. 1oz
    • Macallan 30 Year Sherry Cask | $616
      Rich sherry, with orange clove, nutmeg and wood smoke PALATE: Deliciously smooth, with dried fruits, sherry, orange and wood smoke FINISH: Long and rich, with orange and spice
    • Macallan Decanter Series No.6 In Lalique | $520
      NOSE: Fragrant red apple skin, orange peel, fruit cake, vanilla and redcurrant PALATE: Silky dried fruits, almost perfumed, with dark toasty notes and some warming ginger FINISH: Figs and dark spices
  • Cognac

    1oz
    • Hennessy VS | $11
    • Hennessy VSOP | $12
    • Hennessy XO | $25
    • Hennessy 250 | $160
    • Remy Martin VSOP | $11
    • Remy Martin XO | $25
    • Courvoisier VSOP | $15
    • Fussigny Fine Champagne | $25
    • Hardy Noces de Perle | $135
    • Louis XIII | $225
    • Camus royal | $275
  • Sweet Wine

    2oz
    • Château Doisy-Vedrines, "Château Petite Vedrines", France | $15
    • Sherry Perez Barquero, "La Cañada", Pedro Ximénez | $25
    • Gehringer Brothers, Cabernet Franc, Okanagan, Canada | $25
    • Inniskillin, Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Canada | $33
  • Port

    Tawny. 2oz
    • Taylor Fladgate, 10 Year Old Tawny Port | $12
    • Taylor Fladgate, 20 Year Old Tawny Port | $17
    • Taylor Fladgate, 30 Year Old Tawny Port | $25
    • Taylor Fladgate, 40 Year Old Tawny Port | $35
    • Taylor Fladgate, Tawny Port Flight (4 x 1oz) | $45
    • Quinta do Vallado "ABF" 1888 | $325
    • Taylor Fladgate Single Harvest Port 1896 | $451
  • Lot 43 Tea Blends

    • Creamy Earl Grey
    • 1907 Orange Pekoe
    • Imperial Breakfast
    • Decaffeinated English Breakfast
    • Jasmine Gold Dragon
    • Kyushu Japan Sencha
    • Bella Coola Punch
    • Mojo Mate
    • Mojo Boost
    • Oregon Mint
    • Egyptian Chamomile
    • Revitalize
  • Mains

    • Macaroni & Cheese | $15
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $19
      brioche, cheddar cheese, house tater tots
    • Grilled Chicken Breast | $26
      steamed broccolini, house tater tots
    • Pan Seared Halibut | $30
      seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes herb butter
    • New York Striploin | $35
      4oz. Seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes herb butter
  • Dessert

    • Ice Cream Sundae | $10
      vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce
  • Sparkling

    By the Glass (5oz)
    • N/V Brut | Blue Mountain "Gold Label" | $25
      British Columbia, Canada
    • N/V Cuvee Brut | Piper Heidsieck | $39
      Champagne, France
    • N/V Brut Rosé | Veuve Clicquot | $56
      Champagne, France
    • 2013 Moet & Chandon "Dom Pérignon" | $120
      Champagne, France
  • White

    By the Glass (5oz)
    • ​2022 | Pinot Gris | Cedarcreek Vineyards | $22
      British Columbia, Canada
    • 2023 | Sauvignon Blanc | Dog Point Vineyards | $29
      Malborough, New Zealand
    • 2020 | Kabinett Riesling | Dr. Loosen "Erdener Treppechen" | $23
      Mosel, Germany
    • 2021 | Chablis 1er Cru | Domaine Laroche "Les Vaudevey" | $27
      Burgundy France
  • Red

    By the Glass (5oz)
    • 2022 | Pinot Noir | Brittan Vineyards | $28
      Willamette Valley, USA
    • 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Beaulieu Vineyards | $32
      Napa Valley, USA
    • 2021 | Syrah | Vidal Fleury | $35
      Crozes-Hermitage, France
    • 2017 | Tempranillo | Marques de Muerrietta | $27
      Reserva, Rioja
  • Coravin Programme

    By the Glass (5oz)
    • 2018 | Sangiovese | IL Poggione | $50
      Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
    • 2020 | Chardonnay | Ramey Wine Cellars | $50
      Russian River Valley, USA
  • Premium Enomatic Wine Program

    White Wine
    • 2020 | Beaune Blanc 1er Cru - Chardonnay | Joseph Drouhin "Clos des Mouches" | $60
    • 2021 | Russian River Valley - Chardonnay | Pont Neuf, "Pont Marie" | $75
  • Red Wine
    • 2016 | Saint-Julien - Bordeaux Blend | 4ieme Cru | Chateau Branaire-Ducru | $80
    • 2019 | Napa Valley | Silver Oak Cellars | $85
  • Sparkling

    By The Bottle
    • Canella Prosecco, DOC | $68
      Veneto Italy
    • Mission Hill, Brut | $90
      British Columbia, Canada
    • Blue Mountain, Brut | $125
      British Columbia, Canada
    • 2015 | Roederer Estate, "L’Ermitage" Brut | $291
      Anderson Valley, USA
    • 2009 | Roederer Estate, "L’Ermitage" Brut | $300
      Anderson Valley, USA
    • 2004 | Roederer Estate, "L’Ermitage" Brut | $310
      Anderson Valley, USA
    • 2002 | Roederer Estate, "L’Ermitage" Brut | $325
      Anderson Valley, USA
  • Champagne France, Non Vintage

    By The Bottle
    • Canard Duchene, Brut | $136
      Reims, France
    • Piper Heidsieck, Brut | $159
      Reims, France
    • Moet & Chandon, "Imperial" Brut | $160
      Epernay, France
    • Drappier, "Carte d'Or", Brut | $170
      Reims, France
    • Taittinger, Brut Reserve | $190
      Reims, France
    • Bereche et Fils, Brut Reserve | $195
      Reims, France
    • Bruno Paillard, "Premiere Cuvee", Extra Brut | $228
      Reims, France
    • Bollinger, "Special Cuvee" Brut | $235
      Reims, France
    • Krug, "Grande Cuvee - 171eme Edition" Brut | $580
      Reims, France
    • Armand de Brignac, "Ace of Spade" Brut | $850
      Reims, France
    • Gardet, Brut Rose | $177
      Reims, France
    • Piper Heidsieck, Brut Rose Sauvage | $195
      Reims, France
    • Veuve Clicquot, Brut Rose | $245
      Reims, France
    • Bruno Paillard, Brut Rose | $241
      Reims, France
    • Dom Ruinart, Brut Rose | $255
      Reims, France
    • Delamotte, Brut Rose | $258
      Le Mesnil
    • Billicart Salmon, Brut Rose | $260
      Mareuil-sur-Ay
    • Krug, "27eme Edition" Brut Rose | $790
      Reims, France
    • Armand de Brignac, "Ace of Spade" Brut Rose | $1200
      Reims, France
    • Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Brut | $230
      Reims, France
    • Gaston Chiquet, Blanc de Blancs, D'AY, Grand Cru | $240
      Mareuil-sur-Ay, France
    • Bruno Paillard, Blanc de Blanc, Grand Cru | $266
      Reims, France
    • Armand de Brignac, "Ace of Spade' Blanc de Blancs | $1500
      Reims, France
  • Champagne, France, Vintage

    By The Bottle
    • Mailly, "L'Intemporelle", Grand Cru 2014 | $285
      Reims, France
    • Mailly, "Les Echansons", Grand Cru 2012 | $447
      Reims, France
    • Dom Perignon, Brut 2013 | $605
      Reims, France
    • Bruno Paillard, N.P.U Nec Plus Ultra, Brut 2004 | $691
      Reims, France
    • Krug, Brut 2004 | $1000
      Reims, France
    • Moet & Chandon, "MCIIII" Brut | $1092
      Epernay, France
    • Louis Roederer, "Cristal" Brut 2013 | $1200
      Reims, France
    • Louis Roederer, "Cristal" Brut 2014 | $1200
      Reims, France
    • Piper Heidsieck, Brut 1982 | $1575
      Reims, France
    • Dom Perignon, "Oenotheque" Brut 2003 | $2600
      Epernay, France
    • Dom Perignon, "Oenotheque" Brut 1996 | $2800
      Epernay, France
    • Bollinger, "Grand Annee" Brut Rose 2005 | $440
      Reims, France
    • De Venoge " Louis XV de Venoge", Extra Brut Rose 2012 | $677
      Epernay, France
    • Veuve Clicquot, "La Grande Dame", Brut Rose 2006 | $755
      Reims, France
    • Dom Perignon, Brut Rose 2008 | $970
      Reims, France
    • Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs 2014 | $287
      Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, France
    • Billicart Salmon, "Louis Salmon", Blanc de Blancs 2008 | $485
      Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France
    • Taittinger, "Comtes de Champagne", Blanc de Blancs 2008 | $665
      Reims, France
    • Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs 2012 | $2200
      Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
  • Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion Blends

    By The Bottle
    • St Supery 2022 | $100
      Napa Valley, USA
    • Groth 2020 | $105
      Napa Valley, USA
    • Trois Noix, "Ehrlich Vineyard" 2022 | $215
      Napa Valley, USA
    • Domaine Delaporte, "Chavignol" 2022 | $134
      Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
    • Pascal Jolivet | $135
      Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
    • Pascal Cotat, "La Grande Cote" 2022 | $255
      Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
    • Chateau Puygueraud 2016 | $112
      Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
    • Château Cheval Blanc, "Le Petite Cheval" 2019 | $465
      Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France
    • Château Mouton Rothschild, "Aile d’Argent" | $495
      Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
    • Chateau d'Yquem "Y" 2012 | $500
      Sauternes, Bourdeaux, France
    • Dog Point 2023 | $110
      Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Pinot Blanc

    By The Bottle
    • Illahe 2022 | $98
      Willamette Valley, USA
    • Ken Wright Cellars 2014 | $99
      Willamette Valley, USA
  • Chein Blanc

    By The Bottle
    • Domaine Huet, "Le Haut Lieu", Sec 2022 | $155
      Vouray, France
    • Domaine Huet, "Le Mont", Sec 2022 | $170
      Vouvray, France
    • Domaine Huet, "Clos Du Bourg", Sec 2022 | $170
      Vouvray, France
    • Chateau Yvonne, Sec 2018 | $190
      Saumur, France
  • Moscato

    By The Bottle
    • Massolino, "Moscato d’Asti" 2022 | $82
      Langhe, Italy
  • Viogner

    By The Bottle
    • Stag's Leap 2021 | $125
      Napa Valley, USA

Award-Winning Cuisine

1888 Chop House is well-recognized for its outstanding food, beverages, and service. Here is a selection of our recent awards and accolades.

  • Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, 2016–2021
  • OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award, 2019
  • Les Clef d’Or Concierge Silver Service Award for Outstanding Hotel Dining, 2019
  • Gold Award Winner for Best Overall List in Alberta’s Finest Drink List Awards, 2019
  • Rocky Mountain Outlook’s “Best of the Bow 2020”: Best Dinner Menu, Best Wine List, and Best Use of
  • Fresh Local Ingredients