We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Chinook Family Restaurant

222 Lynx Street P.O. Box 2200 | Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1K5 , Canada
1 - 403 - 760 - 3255
Website
Menu
Update restaurant details
Ranked #48 of 104 restaurants in Banff
Price range: $10 - $20
Cuisines: American, Family Fare
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Buffet
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Buffet
Write a Review

38 reviews from our community

73% Recommend
    21
    7
    4
    3
    3
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Winnipeg, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

I love Banff and all the excellent restaurants but this one came up short on my expectations. Breakfast is important to me so when they came up short I was very disappointed. My toast was cold and the butter was unmelted which makes my skin crawl. My wife's eggs were not cooked to expectations and the coffee tasted like it... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 4 more reviews by Patsfancanada for Banff
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013 via mobile

Incredible Western Buffet! Excellent breakfast buffet. The only change I'd recommend would be to leave the breakfast buffet out longer for those of us who can't crawl out of those extremely comfortable beds in your hotel before 10 am :)

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Leeds
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

We visited the restaurant for the Seafood Buffet night which is a Friday after a recommendation from a firned in Banff. The seafood was amazing and so much choice. Scallops, prawns, fish and as many crab legs as you can eat - and we ate lots! All of the food was very well presented and really tasty. There was even... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2
See 4 more reviews by Spinktrips for Banff
Banff, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Went to the Seafood buffet with some friends visiting from York, UK. We all had the best experience. Our server Reese was a delight. The food was excellent with never ending crab legs. I am from Nova Scotia so really appricate good seafood considering Alberta is land locked. The sauteed shrimp was amazing. Great moubtain views as we watched the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Arrived late on Saturday so tried the breakfast buffet in the Chinook situated in the Banff Park Lodge. Very disorganised layout for the food and unfortunately the "hot" buffet was at best tepid. Not good value.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 9 more reviews by Les B for Banff
Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Price was great- $22 - and the spread and quality of the Friday seafood buffet was exceptional. Also did the Sunday brunch. Price was a little more but well worth it. Chinese buffet on Monday and Southwestern on Thursday.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

Great family restaurant and awesome service. Nightly themed buffets and Sunday brunch are the best in town!!

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Edmonton, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

Superb selection with every taste imaginable. Need to have a reservation in order to eat. I would highly recommend this to everyone as the town of Banff attends this brunch

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Edmonton, Canada
Top Contributor
104 reviews 104 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

This is the hotel cafe (Banff Park Lodge) and the breakfast buffet was one of the nicest I've seen. Lots of variety from fruit and cereals to eggs, pancakes and french toast. Constantly re-stocked and good quality food.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Knutsford, B.C.
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

great selection and loved the fruit in the chocolate fountain! breakfast and lunch stuff, lots of seafood and roast beef and chefs waiting to make you an omelet! bring your appetite!!

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by JCiancone for Banff

Travelers who viewed Chinook Family Restaurant also viewed

Banff, Banff National Park
 
Banff, Banff National Park
Banff, Banff National Park
 

Been to Chinook Family Restaurant? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Chinook Family Restaurant, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing