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.

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Reserve A Table Private Dining Full Beverage Menu

LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

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

CONTACT
1 403 762 6860
bsh.diningreservations@fairmont.com

Starters
- 1888 Milk Bread (VG) | $14
  house seasoning, herb butter
- Local Gems (V) | $18
  bitter leaf, radish, maple, citrus, grains
- Hokkaido Scallop Crudo (DF, GF) | $34
  cucumber, grapefruit, curry leaf, coconut, dill
- Fresh Milk Curd (GF, VG) | $22
  gooseberry, burnt tomato, pollen, basil
- King Crab (GF) | $36
  chawanmushi, bisque, yuzu, daikon
- Chicken Liver Parfait | $27
  seeds, spruce, toffee, strawberry
- Lamb Tartare | $28
  eggplant, saskatoon berry, mustard seed, brioche
Sides
- Crispy Tots (GF, V) | $14
  mushroom cream, truffle, leek
- Sugar Snaps (GF) | $15
  buttermilk, grapes, peppercorn
- Heirloom Carrots (GF, V, N) | $14
  carrot top kimchi, vadouvan, dukkah
- Whipped Potatoes (GF, VG) | $14
  smoked butter, chive
- Grilled Asparagus (GF, VG) | $15
  gruyère, whey dressing, chervil
- Charred Broccolini (GF, VG, N) | $16
  blue cheese, salbitxada
From the Land and Sea
- Romesco Cappelletti (VG, N) | $44
  almond, peppers, kelp, mustard leaf, black lime
- Whole Atlantic Lobster (GF) | $66
  marigold, asparagus, sauce américaine, choron
- Pacific Halibut (GF, N) | $57
  ajo blanco, garden peas, charred greens, allium
- Dry Aged Brome Lake Duck | $62
  roasted roots, kohlrabi, endive, plum
- Venison Loin (GF, N) | $64
  burnt salsify, cauliflower, cavolo nero, artichoke, walnut jus
- Bison Tenderloin | $80
  morels, beetroot, blackberry, farro
- Braised Beef Cheek | $66
  “grits”, fennel, bacon nage, summer leaves
Butcher's Cut
- Brant Lake
  - 7oz. gold standard wagyu beef tenderloin | $96
  - 12oz. gold standard wagyu New York striploin | $104
- Alberta Prime Tenderloin | $80
  8oz.
- Alberta Premium Ribeye | $86
  16oz.
- Benchmark Beef Porterhouse | $155
  32oz. 30 Day Aged.
- Sungold Rack of Lamb | $84
- A5 Gunma Joshu Japanese Wagyu Filet (GF) | $215
  6oz. onion soubise, caramelized onion, fingerling potatoes, Périgord jus
Enhancements
- bordelaise, chimichurri, béarnaise or house A1
- Foie Gras | $24
- Lobster Tail | $27
- Québec Blue Cheese | $9

- Textures of Chocolate (GF, V) | $18
  coffee ganache, caramel, buckwheat, black currant
- Elderflower & Mascarpone (N) | $16
  spruce tip, saint-germain, pistachio, saskatoon berry, sesame
- 1888 Sundae (GF, VG) | $15
  charred chamomile, maple syrup, amarena, red currants
- Rhubarb & Strawberry (GF) | $15
  nixon honey, yogurt, fennel pollen

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

1888 Chop House

Starters

Sides

From the Land and Sea

Butcher's Cut

Enhancements

Mains

Dessert

Award-Winning Cuisine

1888 Chop House

Starters

Sides

From the Land and Sea

Butcher's Cut

Enhancements

Mains

Dessert

Award-Winning Cuisine

Endless Summer Memories