Reviews of Waldhaus Restaurant (Winery)

Les Taylor

Banff was packed, and wait times up to 45 mins, walked right in here and had some really good German food on the patio, with awesome views. A little pricey, but worth it.

Heather Hick

A fabulous flavour of Germany

Shyam Paryani

Best German Swiss restaurant in Banff. Located in separate building on Fairmont property. Swiss cheese fondue and chocolate fondue are wonderful. Service excellent.

Chuck Frees

Now this is what I call a brat with a view! Nice dog-friendly patio.

Jaya Sam

Great service and great food! The fondue experience left us full for about a week. Highly recommend!

yourith Op

Excellent food, very generous portions, and amazing service.

Brittany Reid

Fantastic view, the service was great and the food was Fantastic. We had the pretzels and cheese. We also had the boar and poutine.

MVK

The pub is a fantastic spot for a date. We enjoyed steins on the patio which looks out over hole 15 on the golf course. It’s a charming place with excellent service, the employees are attentive and polite. We ordered the spaetzle which was incredible: hearty and cheesy. Parking was a tad confusing to find. Can’t wait to go back.

Cody Rainville

Such an incredible meal! I ordered the Roasted Mushroom Tartine and I am tempted to say it was the most delicious meal I've ever had at a restaurant. The portions were large and the views from the patio were spectacular as well!

Filippos Gkekas

Come for the views and the schnitzel! Amazing patio. Wouldn't recommend the strudel!!

Aaron Holder

Great atmosphere truly a little bit of Germany in Banff Alberta. For the beer lovers you must get Das Boot 64oz of proper German stout. Don’t forget to indulge in some bratwurst or pretzel.

Tyke Gross

Pub downstairs has an odour/funky smell. If you're going to charge $15 for a Ceaser at least know how to make one. A slice of brown lime is NOT a garnish.

Ewen Lewis

My family and I cannot say enough good things about our experience here. The view, the food, the drinks, the service all were beyond amazing. Firstly, I'd like commend Angela, our server, for making us feel so welcome and at home. Kind and genuine, she really made our time at Waldhaus extra special and memorable. Matt, the super star sous-chef, also came out after the meal for a lovely chat. What a great guy! We all had the Fondue Experience and it was incredible! The wine pairing that I ordered with my meal was perfect as well (thank you for that, Angela!). Seated right next to the window in a Swiss rustic setting overlooking the river running through the valley in the majestic Rocky Mountains was absolutely breathtaking. If you find yourself in Banff, do yourself a favour and make sure you make a reservation at this amazing place! You'll remember it for the rest of your life!

Jaimin Patel

Waldhaus Restaurant & Pub is participating in the Government of Alberta's Restrictions Exemptions Program. Excellent. Very nice patio with view of beautiful mountains. Good time spent with my family @ patio. Excellent choices of draft beer & tasteful food.

Jose Gomez

Solid casual spot located just underneath the Fairmont. Great views from the patio. Food was tasty and our waiter was very attentive.

Owen Farmer

Amazing experience, servers were incredibly nice and managed to make the experience incredibly smooth despite necessary health/safety concerns. We didn't order any real food, but ordered a few drinks, which were wonderful, alongside a few Pretzels (Baked perfectly, brushed with butter/salt and served with a mustard-type sauce, cranberry jam, and butter). Overall, it was an amazing experience that will definitely have me coming back in the future!

James Coburn

Be sure to check out the Waldhaus patio before summer is over, great comfort food in the pub, excellent service, amazing views!

Edmond Shahinian

Must dine. The food was fantastic and authentic. The beer on tap was great FYI The pub is walk in but you can book a table upstairs. Mike, our waiter and the entire staff were on point. This is a must visit

Maria Sporea

Very good food. A combination of Swiss, Bavarian and Austrian style cuisine. Generous portions. Pleasant and efficient service , tables distanced. Nice patio with amazing view.

K C A

Imagine sitting at the base of the Rocky Mountains, with a view of the golf course and the Bow River below. You lift your stein of beer up and see it glistening in the sun. You realize you are at the best beer haus in Alberta. What do you hear, nothing... because you are out in nature enjoying a beer with the most spectacular view you’ve ever had.

erica osterried

Came upon this gem today completely by accident. Was hiking near bow falls and followed a sign up to the pub. We sat in the patio and it had a great view of the golf course, mountains and river. Service was good and the food was amazing. I had the Waldhaus cheeseburger and it was absolutely the best cheeseburger I have had in a long time. The bill at the end was pricy but worth it.

Tom Moloney

A great casual place with delicious food. There is a nice 'round room' at one end with beautiful mountain views. It's a great place to relax in the mid- to late afternoon and enjoy the scenery. There are lots of tvs playing sports shows. The warm pretzels are the perfect comfort food. The burgers and sausages are amazing! The hotel has its own butchery where they make the sausages and patties from scratch. The pub then adds spices to the burgers, drops shredded Gouda cheese on them and bake them under a Salamander where 'everything works together' to make a melt-in-your-month burger. Round it off with a big German beer!

Augusto Neve

Was here yesterday great patio view and the food Is just amazing and servers are really friendly!

D Smith

Only been here a few times, never to eat, but every time it is 10/10. The staff are amazing (Shoutout to Oli!), fantastic and unique drink choices. It’s just a very special little place to have some drinks.

Minerva A.

Stunning view from the patio, friendly staff, absolutely delicious food. Their schnitzel is amazing, the fondue is quite recommendable and the potato soup is sublime. We loved going to Waldhaus so much that we went there twice in our 4 night stay at the Fairmont Springs. We are definitely coming back for more next time we visit Banff.

Hertz Vaughan

Great location with amazing views. Food is tasty and German themed. Recommend window seating or outdoors on the patio.

Ken Lo

One would expect a much better experience considering it is a part of Fairmont Banff Springs. View is good, food is alright, but service was indifferent. Bathroom smells nice.

Brent Mikaelsen

Review is for the Pub: Terrific place for a beer and some German cooking. A little pricey, but hey it’s Banff. Fantastic view from patio, and interior is very cozy. Nice bathrooms. Service is friendly. Five thumbs up!

Darren McLeod (Jegged)

We had the Wurst plate and the schnitzel - both were fantastic. The interior is a little dank and the price is a bit steep but can’t argue with the quality of the food we ate.

David Bonte

Very authentic Bavarian cuisine !

Jason Stratford

Its OK. Its a bit expensive for what it is. Not overly exciting place. I normally enjoy German food and the food is definitely decent just a little pricey.

Chet Sorensen

Love this place. Great food great place to see the the views and 15th tee box right there tonsee the golfers have a go at hitting iver the Spray Creek.

Brian F

Absolutely beautiful restaurant with an amazing amount of history. Highly recommend checking this place out if you find yourself in Banff. It, from my understating, was the original golf course clubhouse... I could be totally wrong here but nevertheless it is great architectural appeal and the food and service match it’s elegance. Make sure you make a reservation and come hungry!

Paul

First time visit. Great food, service and scenery. We' ll definitely be returning soon!

John C

The diversity (Germany & French ) of foods matched with the wines, beer and overlooking a speculator view made for an exceptional eating experience.

Ryan Mayer

One of the best fondues!! Great service and great atmosphere.

Dilendra Wanigasekara

Nice spot! We were seated really quickly and the patio was spread out nicely. Out waitress was quick and helpful too The cheeseburger and potato salad was very filling. Great location and food overall!

Troy Layne

A bit tricky to find, but worth the small effort. The Waldhaus restaurant (upstairs) and the the Waldhaus Pub (enter downstairs, around the back) isn't in the Fairmont but instead is located down the descending stairs behind the Fairmont, down near the river. Food & drinks were great and the bartender (Joe) was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. Had the raclette while enjoying the vintage German bierhaus vibe that's not so much "dated" as it is vintage. Looking forward to getting back here again.

Daryle Tilroe

So cannot say anything about main dishes but had a great couple pints of cold German draft and a tasty pretzel platter. Hit the spot, will be back.

Lindsay Murfin

An exceptional experience. Service and food beyond reproach. Julie, our server, was friendly and knew just when attention was necessary. The fondue experience was amazing. Looking forward to our next visit!

Terry Felton

Good beer Good food High prices but it's Banff

Leann Fernando

This is the best place! We go everytime we are in Banff. We have some of our best vacation memories here. The food is amazing and they go above and beyond for with the service. They go the extra mile and even went out our if their way to ensure that they got my favorite drink even though they were out. Kat is one of the best servers we have ever had. Thank you Waldhaus. You never disappoint. Can't wait for next time.

Craig Smith

I have a soft spot for super German places, so this place would have to really screw up to get a bad review from me. Luckily it was awesome. Very authentic German food, a great selection of classic German beers, and absolutely beautiful surroundings made this an awesome way to spend a couple hours during our trip to Banff.

Yvonne Desjarlais

We loved the location and cute building the restaurant is located in, making it a unique experience. The service was good, but nothing stood out as fanatic as we have normally experienced with Fairmont dining. The cheese fondue was awesome, but everything else was not great, especially for the premium price we paid. Wouldn't recommend for dinner, but would definitely come back for drinks and fondue.

Varad Meru

A hyped place but some servers do need some sort of racial bias training and understanding of passive aggression. We sat inside and ordered Fondue for 2. There weren’t a lot of people the waiters weren’t coming to check on us. Gary, one of the waiters, was treating us as naive and I personally felt offended. This personally has been one of my worst experience in our Banff trip. Asking to get the flame corrected for the Fondue was seeming like a big task. The food was good but asking for anything felt really painful. I am sad, I had high hopes from this place.

Casey Ocupe

Good food, medium-high price

Kyle B

I was lucky enough to travel to Banff during a business trip. One of the places I stumbled across was Waldhaus when looking for a different dining experience. It's hard to find places that have Pickerel on the menu. It was delightful and the taste was amazing. I would highly recommend visiting here.

Stephen Suley

Probably the best views you can get from a decent German style pub in Canada. Two of us walked in at 3pm on Father’s Day with no wait for a table on the patio. 2hrs later; Many beers and a sample of sausages and soft pretzels were consumed after 15km of hiking. I noted dogs are not allowed on the patio which wasn’t cool. Also I recommend the 32oz beer to start and the 20oz after that. Make sure to sit facing the Rockies and not he golf course. We walked in after hiking looking like a hot mess. No problem. The bathroom is close and you can clean up. The parking is $$$ and you still have to walk from the hotel to the pub which is a ~5-7min walk.

Michael Chew

Authentic German cuisine and beer set in a beautiful environment.

Samuel Dale

Great fish n chips. Huge portions. World class view of the Rockies

Graham Vance

The beer was great. The nachos were tasty and the portion large. The chicken wings were okay and a bit dry. The view off the patio is what makes this a four star place for me. The food is pricy as you can expect.

Henry McCubbin

The food was very good and the building is really cool. The patio at the pub was great. The pub service was great, but the restaurant service wasn't good.

Maj Mi

A bit of a magical escape for me. It wasn't easy for me to find, so when I did find the place, it was akin to finding the Kingdom of Narnia. The first day I found it by parking in the (expensive) visitors parking lot at the far end of the hotel premises. The next day I found it (inadvertently) by taking the 2 hour relaxed walk from Banff town to see the Bow falls. Both times I sat on the pub patio and ordered the German beer in their unlisted 12oz size. Delicious. The breakfast was also excellent. (The rosti wasn't the Swedish rosti I was expecting, but the potato patties I got were good.) The view from the patio is breathtaking... Gorgeous location. Definitely recommended if you're up for the adventure. (Not cheap, but I wasn't expecting it to be.)

Charles L

Cheese fondue with mushrooms and truffles is really flavourful. If you enjoy mushrooms, you must go with that option. The service was great, we ordered according to his recommendations.

Wanda Heater

When we arrived we found out that my client, who is older, had to climb a steep incline followed by stairs, no accessible entrance or even a drop off zone. If you approach the restaurant from either of the other access points there are quite a number of stairs to deal with. When, my client's representative phoned it was made clear that he has some mobility challenges. Thankfully, he was able to make his way with the help of a friend, and a walker, both directions. This place is on his bucket list,as he had never been there. He and his companion said that the food was great, but it would have been nice to, at the very least, be forewarned by the person on the phone. When I phoned I was not given clear directions and finally someone told me that it was basically a trek to get there. I saw the stairs, they are treacherous.

Carmen MacCalder

Great pub! Beautiful views! The staff is very friendly! Try and sit at the bar for some of Joe's drink creations and jokes/stories!

Tom Levesque

Surprisingly good burger. Great views if you sit outdoors.

Elizabeth W

Schnitzel was yummy and ambience was excellent. If offered bread, accept it for the pretzels alone. My only suggestion/advice for potential diners would be to arrive extra early if not staying at the hotel as to take advantage of the shuttle service. We self-parked and then had to scamper a good distance (downhill & down stairs) to make our reserved time instead of waiting for the next scheduled shuttle. Less of a problem for me, more of an issue for my 75 year old mom.

Jon Foy

Great wings and service. Always enjoy Banff!

Jacqueline Jacky Murray

Oh My gawd. This is as nice as I imagined. Great service. Quality drinks. And a lovely atmosphere. I always wanted to go here, it just took 27 years to go inside ???? Lovely Lovely place to eat and drink.

John Norris

The view is absolutely stunning and the Mooseheads were very cold. While I have had better chicken schnitzel, it was a worthy effort and the fries were crisp. Our server was friendly and attentive. Be forewarned, and this will sound crazy, if you don’t like squirrels and chipmunks, eat inside. They aren’t afraid of humans and will climb onto your table for a nibble. Heck, they will climb on you.

Yoav Neuman

Didn't enjoy the fondue at all. Told the waiter and he didn't seem to care. Gave us a 20 percent discount on a dish we didn't like... The fish was mediocre. For an expensive restaurant it was a huge disappointment.

Anthony Tuccitto

Food was so good! We had the schnitzel and a sausage plate (gluten free!). The kitchen really knows what they're doing

Adam Goetz

18 year anniversary, my wife and I spent a few hours at the bar with Joe, who actually spent time talking with us and entertaining us. The food was great, the drinks were great, and the service was stellar. We come by every year for the same. Pay a visit and hang out with Joe, you won't regret it!

Jason Kibblewhite

Fairmount prices are to be expected but the view, service and most importantly, food can not be beat. Very happy they are now open after lockdown

Beulah Schneider

The schnitzel was done to perfection. The apple toffee strudel was excellent. Wonderful service. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Dylan Smith

Cool little bar a very short walk away from the Banff Springs. The service was on point and we were never left waiting for drinks or food. The have a good selection of both domestic and imported beers. The food was also very good I would recommend the Schnitzel and the pretzels with the cheese dip.

N Cameron

Great meal and atmosphere. Waldhaus Schweinschnitzel with the jäeger (mushroom-onion cream sauce) finish. I can't remember the name of the beverage, but it tasted like a blackberry mojito! ???? If you like fondue without the dark, smokey & greasy atmosphere, try the Waldhaus, you won't be disappointed.

Rob Axelrad

Dinner was fantastic. We had the fondue and it was great.

Gerald Madsen

A real treat!! Authentic flavors, tasty fondue, terrific schnitzel, and delightfully pleasant service in an intimate, yet casual, environment. Julie, our server, could not have been nicer. OMG, try at least one of their signature cocktails. A very talented bartender.

Sarah

We visited the pub for dinner during our stay at the hotel. Such a nice cosy atmosphere, tasty food, good german beer and our server Joe could not have been more attentive - he gave us so many suggestions for the rest of us trip, and had great chat. Thanks Joe!

Diana Strauss

Perfect to sit outside on a sunny day and enjoy the view over the golf course and the mountains. Variety of traditional German food. I had the Spätzle which were delicious! And super friendly staff.

Michael Zhuhovitsky

If you got the budget, a dinner at this place is a lovely way to finish a day of exploring. Service is top notch, with detailed answers to every question. The cheese fondue is far better then the one on the main Avenue.

Ryan Kuffler

Awesome service, all the food was delicious and the beer from Germany was top notch.

Melina Wagner

We had an absolute blast here! Great atmosphere, stunning views and setting, the food was delicious, beer was cold, and the service was amazing.

Caleb Wagner

Fantastic night, fantastic service. Das boot was a great way to kick off the night. And was glad to kick off Oktoberfest. We'll see you next year.

Kris B

One of the best experiences my family and I have had dining. Unforgettable.

D.Scott Sutherland

Far from impressed, spechel was over baked and dry, soup was meh,...only person at the table that enjoyed their meal had bratwurst.

Carol Ann Kryslak

Great food, amazing service, beautiful view! A must try when you visit Banff.

Edith Salgado

Be ready for a small menu with authentic German dishes, so not lots of flavors and spices. The ambiance, decoration, and service are phenomenal! You will not regret it.

A Google User

Jaeger schnitzel tasted just like Oma made. Best birthday ever!!