Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

4.5 (2335)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

214 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1A9

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Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

4.5

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Banff

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

' ..... Welcome to Bluebird, a wood-fired steakhouse featuring the best of Alberta beef including your favorite classic cuts and all-day-roasted Prime rib. Bluebird is where brunch and cocktails collide into fireside lunch which glides into happy hour and then swooshes into dinner where the après begins. With the fire stoked high, we are ready for you to ski through the front door and tell us all about it. It’s always a bluebird day in our mid-century chalet.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 985-9163
Website
http://www.bluebirdbanff.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Bluebird offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-150 guests. Mountain-view private rooms / Total venue experiences.Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

Location
214 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1A9
Neighborhood
Banff
Cross street
Caribou St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Caribou East on Banff Ave, walk west on Caribou St until you are on Lynx St, turn north and you will see the building right in front of you.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

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1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Daily from 4:00pm-5:00pm Join us for daily Fondue Happy Hour - 50% OFF fondue, drinks from $6.50.
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1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Banff’s best brunch. Kickstart your day with a cozy brunch at Bluebird. From fluffy pancakes and epic eggs benedict to refreshing mimosas and cocktails that hit just right, we’ve got your brunch game covered. Whether you're fueling up for a day on the trails or just vibing with good food and drinks, Bluebird is where brunch meets mountain magic.
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1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Join us Sunday at Bluebird for prime rib perfected. Featuring all-day slow-roasted Canadian prime rib of beef with traditional trimmings for $49.00. A full à la carte menu is also available. *Limited quantities available. *Not valid on holidays/long weekends.

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Butterleaf Salad
Apple, herbs, pumpkin seeds, maple vinaigrette. GF, V+
French Onion Soup
Beef broth, gruyère cheese, crostini.
Grilled Romaine & Coppa
Green goddess dressing, potato crunch. GF
Crab Louie
PEI rock crab, avocado, egg salad, butterleaf, thousand island dressing. GF, DF
Caesar Salad
Gem lettuce, fried capers, bacon, 24 month parmesan, garlic crumb, anchovy dressing. Add crab.

Appetizers

Cheesy Doughnuts
Whipped cheese, herbs, crispy onions. V
Steakhouse Bacon
Thick cut bacon, maple syrup, green onions. GF, DF
Table-side Steak Tartare
Classic accompaniments, house truffle sauce, parmesan. Add fresh shaved truffle.
Fried Cheese
Friulano, cantaloupe, herbs, capers. GF
Hamachi Crudo
Ajo blanco, charred orange vierge, fennel. DF
Blackened Scallops
Escabeche crema, citrus salad, fine herbs. GF, DF
Oysters
Raw, classic mignonette, horseradish. GF, DF

Prime Rib & Steak

All Day Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Bluebird steak spice, natural beef jus, horseradish crème.
Hand-Select Steaks
6oz Tenderloin; 8oz Tenderloin; 14oz Rancher's Ribeye; 25oz Blue Dot Bone-In Ribeye; 12oz NY Striploin; 25oz 45 Day Dry-Aged Porterhouse; 40oz Tomahawk.

Complements

Vegetables
Mushrooms (mushroom XO aioli, crispy chicken skin); Roasted Carrots (labneh, sunflower seeds); Broccolini (lemon, garlic).
Sides
Rosemary Fries (parm dip); Pomme Purée (organic agria potato, brown butter crumble); Hash Browns (fresh truffle, aioli, chili).

Seafood

Lobster St. Jacques
East coast lobster, sauce mornay, potato purée
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Chimichurri, herb salad

Chalet Fondue

Classic Swiss Fondue
Emmental, gruyère, kirsch, sourdough, warm fingerling potatoes, cornichons. Add prime rib, fresh shaved truffle or Park Alpine Dry Gin.

Vegetables

Fire Roasted Savoy Cabbage
Béarnaise, roasted shallot, potato gremolata. GF, V
Woodfired Cauliflower
Romesco butter, cauliflower crema, almond crunch. GF, V
Grilled Green Beans
Bottarga, brown butter vinaigrette, spicy breadcrumbs. GF

Classics

Steakhouse Double Cheeseburger
Two patties, American cheese, pickles, onions, dijonnaise, fries.
Pastrami Beef Ribs
Sherry glaze, seeded crust, vegetable slaw, fries. GF, DF
Peppercorn Steak Frites
10oz striploin, rosemary parm fries, peppercorn sauce. GF
Slow Roasted Chicken
Seasonal mushrooms, white bean jus, bacon. GF
BC Sablefish
Miso marinated, pil pil, confit leek, fingerling potatoes, fennel. GF
Linguine Alfredo
Jumbo prawns, 24 month parmesan reggiano. Upgrade grilled chicken supreme.
Short Ribs Ragu
Mafalde, cured egg yolk.
Crab-onara Risotto
PEI rock crab, guanciale, black pepper, egg yolk. GF

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue.

4.5

(2335)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Banff / Canmore
Great for outdoor dining
Banff / Canmore
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about its "prime rib" and "key lime pie." The cozy atmosphere, especially on the patio with mountain views, complements the standout dishes. The fondue and brunch offerings are also popular highlights.

2,335 Reviews

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Elaine
San Diego78 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 2, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Did not go, apparently the restaurant had a fire and was closed. It would have been nice for Open Table and the restaurant to have coordinated communications and somehow let us know. I found out the day before when looking for directions.
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Annett
Berlin2 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 2, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Wir hatten reserviert und als wir ankamen war geschlossen und wurden nicht benachrichtigt. Das war sehr ärgerlich.
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Ryan Gold
Nashville5 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 7, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We arrived for our reservation, but the restaurant was on fire due to poor ventilation. The staff could not have been nicer!
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Jerry Gold
Cincinnati16 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 7, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Incredibly noisy (couldn’t hear the people at our table. Our waiter Ruben was nice but service was so slow. 75 minutes from the time we were seated until we were served food. Scallops were served cold. Steak frites were very good.
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Kelly Gold
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible prime rib. Probably the best steak we had on our whole trip. Delicious ceaser salad, French onion soup and the old fashioned was so tasty!
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Adam
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Excellent attentive service from the moment you walk in the door. Food well prepared and delicious .
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Pamela
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The service was excellent. Wonderful experience for us
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laura Gold
Dallas20 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pat, Our server was amazing! We loved our meal! Ella suggested that we eat at this restaurant and it was truly spectacular! Great experience all around!
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sal Gold
London35 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bison tomahawk was not tender. We also ordered rib eye, which was good not great. Service was excellent. Table side beef tartar was excellent
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Olivia
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined on August 4, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ww went for happy hour. Cheesy donuts eere amazing! The fondue was good, but the bread was dried out, gherkins were good and the potatoes ok. Also had the burger and fries which were just ok. Teh burger was mostly bun and the fries were heavily over salted. A one and done restaurant tinsay hou tried it. The service and atmosphere were grea!
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 985-9163
Website
http://www.bluebirdbanff.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Bluebird offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-150 guests. Mountain-view private rooms / Total venue experiences.Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

Location
214 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1A9
Neighborhood
Banff
Cross street
Caribou St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Caribou East on Banff Ave, walk west on Caribou St until you are on Lynx St, turn north and you will see the building right in front of you.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Yes, the menu includes clearly labeled vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, and several items are marked dairy-free as well.

Bluebird tends to fill up around happy hour and the early evening service, the fondue and 4pm start draw a crowd, while weekday mid-morning brunches and some Sunday evenings have been reported as quieter.

Yes, families dine here: one family celebrated their 11‑year‑old granddaughter at Bluebird and the staff crafted a special mocktail and birthday touch that made the evening memorable.

Yes, Bluebird runs a daily happy hour in the afternoon and guests frequently recommend the happy‑hour fondue and drink specials as a great deal.

Guests say the portions, especially for brunch and the happy-hour fondue, leave them comfortably full, with reviewers describing the servings as excellent.

Yes, Bluebird’s cozy wood‑fired dining room and several positive anniversary and wedding‑night visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, Bluebird has a patio where guests enjoy mountain views and al fresco dining.

Bluebird feels like a cozy mid‑century chalet, a wood‑fired, fireside dining room with warm lighting and cabin‑style touches that guests describe as welcoming and intimate.

Bluebird is at its calmest for weekday brunch, guests say arriving mid-morning (around 10am) avoids crowds; if you want the fondue buzz and deals, their daily happy hour in the afternoon is popular.

Yes, Bluebird serves alcohol: guests praise a thoughtful wine list and crafted cocktails (guests mention cocktails like an Old Fashioned and spritzes), and the menu even includes spirits as fondue add‑ons.

The patio is welcoming to diners with dogs, one guest with a rescue dog says staff found a quiet patio spot and adjusted service to keep their pet comfortable.

Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue is open daily for brunch from 8:30 am–2:00 pm, dinner from 3:00 pm–9:00 pm, and happy hour daily 3:00 pm–4:00 pm.

Guests have dined with their dog on Bluebird’s patio, and staff accommodated the party with a quiet spot and adjusted service to help keep their dog comfortable.

The Classic Swiss Fondue is a stand-out, guests frequently praise the fondue, and it’s featured on Bluebird’s Chalet Fondue menu section (happy‑hour fondue is especially popular).

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is entirely appropriate for dining at Bluebird.

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Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

4.5

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Banff

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

Make a reservation

Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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This is a sample menu for the summer season intended to give an idea of what we serve.

Soup & Salad

Butterleaf Salad

French Onion Soup

Grilled Romaine & Coppa

Crab Louie

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Cheesy Doughnuts

Steakhouse Bacon

Table-side Steak Tartare

Fried Cheese

Hamachi Crudo

Blackened Scallops

Oysters

Prime Rib & Steak

All Day Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Hand-Select Steaks

Complements

Vegetables

Sides

Seafood

Lobster St. Jacques

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

Chalet Fondue

Classic Swiss Fondue

Vegetables

Fire Roasted Savoy Cabbage

Woodfired Cauliflower

Grilled Green Beans

Classics

Steakhouse Double Cheeseburger

Pastrami Beef Ribs

Peppercorn Steak Frites

Slow Roasted Chicken

BC Sablefish

Linguine Alfredo

Short Ribs Ragu

Crab-onara Risotto

Loved For

Review summary

Dining areas

Additional information

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Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

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