Sawyer's Nook - Banff

Part of the Temple Lodge. Upstairs. Sit for dinner. Some tables had bed linen. No beer. Very interesting menu and prices are fair to eat on the hill. Escargot was good 6, mushrooms, covered with snails, dusted with bread and delicious garlic butter and boiled. Mushroom fondue was excellent cheese and sides. Elk osso bucco was awfully dry and hard. Had a bite and had to send back (note, I haven't returned a meal for a long time). Next was much better, but I wouldn't recommend it. Service was good, but no adjustment was made for terrible court. The manager didn't even come by. Another star draw for the bathroom. I was in the outside houses that looked better and advised. Too bad. Update: We visited a year later and had a much better experience. The elk meatballs were to die, the fondue was great, and the raspberry crumb was excellent. The bathrooms were even clean this time. 5 stars of this visit, 3 last.

This place always fills super fast... Always a wait... But good food! The Tartiflette is great!

The room is tight. The waiting period is 1 hour after the ordered drink. No explanation because it looks like the guests are asking for this racket.

It is sad that Lake Louise has near zero options for good food for a decent price. This lodge on the hill in the ski resort actually does. Good portions for a decent price and good quality. The staff is friendly. If they eat here before they return to the hotel...

Had great service by Julianna on a busy Saturday! Greeted us with a smile and provided excellent service throughout our lunch. Highly recommend going here !