Block Kitchen + Bar

First meal in Banff! The restaurant is small and with Japanese decor. Servers are very friendly. Mushroom risotto: very curry forward flavor which was surprising and had a classic risotto texture. Not my favorite personally. Tuna tataki: tuna was very fresh and had a flavorful crust! The seaweed salad was a nice addition. Salt & pepper duck drumettes: Very juicy and the pepper was incredibly fragrant. I enjoyed the sweet dipping sauce that came with it. Bison & pesto flatbread: this was just okay. It tasted very dry overall and could've used more pesto. Bison steak and frites: My personal favorite. The bison was cooked perfectly and it was rich & slightly sweet. I loved the chimichurri sauce and the fries were solid too! Zen salad: Nothing to write home about... it was a very simple salad but it was nice to have something fresh to accompany our meal.

Amazing food, amazing service. Nathan was a treat, guiding us through the menu both libations and eats. Best spot in Banff that you should avoid so we can still get a seat at the bar.

Small "hole in the wall" restaurant and bar. Set up ramen restaurant style with lots of high top bar seating and a few small tables. Tight space but great atmosphere. Servers were attentive and well informed about menu items. Food was very good, perfect portions and good price for the value. I would recommend Block if you are looking for a quick bite to eat with upscale cocktails.

The food was really good. Be aware that outside of sandwiches, the menu is really limited. Otherwise, I highly recommend this place! Make sure you try the Tokyo fries, the Korean fried chicken and the daily ramen dishes (we had the spicy beef).

Very bumping, cozy gastro pub. Our server/bartender recommended a very delicious Duck Spring Roll to go along with our Ahi Tuna Tataki and our Bison Steak. These were the best tasting foods we had all trip! The sauces made for the duck spring rolls and the bison were incredibly yummy. We also had the Fernie IPA which I really enjoyed (and I have typically disliked most IPAs I've tried). Too bad we couldn't come back to try some of their other plates due to our limited time. Definitely recommend!

We had our dinner here during our trip to Banff Alberta in late August. Food was fantastic! We just had an unexpected accident while there wherein our soju pitcher broke from the bottom and everything spilled towards one of my friends, literally our "drinks' were on him". He didn't have an extra pair of pants that day but we are Asians after all so we didn't make any unnecessary scene as it was an accident. Not the waiter's fault. Just probably an old pitcher that dislocated from the bottom. Constant exposure to extreme temp maybe (hot & cold)? But anyways, we are nerds so we try to solve the mystery that night, the dislocated pitcher's glass bottom detached smoothly. "Pretend to think* Overall we had fun, our drinks were on the house which could have been free meals for all since our friend went home soaked in Soju with no spare to change into a new pair. But it is what it is. Space is a little cramped inside so we moved to the patio area. The Korean short spare ribs were fantastic and it was my first time to try Bao buns (seriously) and I had the pork belly and it was delicious! I believe everything we ordered for our last night at Banff in this restaurant were great choices. I thought it wasn't so expensive as for 4 people we paid only $100+ (got a $60 discount for the spilled drinks). Highly recommend when you swing by Banff downtown.

We love Block! The food here is fresh, delicious and they nail the flavours everytime! I had my doubts at first - Asian fusion with a pretty big menu, but everything we’ve had has been delicious! From burgers, to seafood, to dessert! Highly recommend any of the fresh seafood dishes from their daily specials - we got the clam with sake and butter, as well as the mussels in Thai curry! And don’t forget to try their tiramisu brownie brûlée! It’s so so good. Textures are perfect. Sounds like it would be overly sweet and decadent - but it isn’t! It’s perfection!

I had an outstanding experience at Block Kitchen + Bar! We shared the Patatas Bravas with Chorizo and the Korean Fried Chicken, both of which were recommended by our server, and she nailed it 100%. The Patatas Bravas had a perfect balance of spice and flavor, and the Korean Fried Chicken was crispy, tender, and tossed in a deliciously sweet and spicy chili sauce. The ambience is fantastic, with a fresh, modern vibe that makes you feel right at home. Great service, great food, and a great atmosphere—definitely a must-visit!