Monday - Friday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (No Breakfast)
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am (Breakfast 10am - 12pm)
Location : 119 Banff Ave. Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Location : 119 BANFF AVE. BANFF, ALBERTA
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The Elk & Oarsman
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Banff's #1 Sports Bar
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About Us

Banff's Premier
Sports Pub & Restaurant

The timber & river rock décor & beautiful stone fireplace make The Elk & Oarsman a favorite for locals & tourists from around the world. The Elk offers the best in food, live entertainment, twelve draft selections and true hospitality. Our summertime rooftop patio offers an amazing 360° view of rocky mountain scenery, and in cooler weather our inviting wood burning fireplace will warm you as you relive a day on the slopes. (No reservations for patio, only walk-ins.)

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The Elk & Oarsman Main Menu

All Bar Snacks Breakfast Burger Bar Dessert Flatbread Mains Salads Wings
French Toast
Whip cream, seasonal berries, cinnamon and bacon.
$19
Buck Hunter
6oz Elk & bacon patty, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion & herb mayo.
$23
Drunk Hawaiian
Capicola ham, rum marinated pineapple, mozzarella, marinara, chili flakes & chili oil drizzle.
$19
The Oarsman
Braised elk, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, marinara & arugula.
$21
Deep Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
Poblano ketchup, greens.
$16
Yogurt Parfait
Vanilla yogurt, granola and seasonal berries.
$12
Chocolate Cake (GF)
Vegan chocolate cake with a rich chocolate glaze, with ice cream & berrries.
$12
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Fresh broccoli crowns, cream and cheddar cheese.
$12
Steak Sandwich
6oz AAA Sirloin served on an open garlic focaccia topped with sautéed mushrooms and onion frizzles.
$24
Pesto Pasta
House made pesto, arugula, goats cheese, cherry tomatoes with fettuccine.
$20
Ham Benny
Two poached eggson english muffin, lemon hollandaise and ham served with hash browns.
$20
The Big Pig
Pulled Pork, house slaw, jalapenos, fried onions, banana peppers & BBQ mayo.
$21
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado, tomato, onion, served with seasonal berries & hash browns. Add two eggs $3.00.
$16
Breaded Chicken Wings
Available sauces: Hot, BBQ, Honey Garlic, Sweet Chili, Pineapple Fuego and Sweet & Spicy Plum.
Available Rubs: S&P and Lemon Pepper.
*All wings are served with ranch or blue cheese dip.*
$18
Spicy Clucker
Buttermilk soaked chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hot sauce and chipotle mayo.
$21
The “MVB”
6oz Beef patty, bacon, cheddar, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, pickles & house burger sauce.
$22
Gardeners Delight
Red onion, roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goats cheese, mozzarella, pesto sauce, arugula and truffle oil drizzle.
$19
Elk Breakfast
Bacon, two eggs, sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, toast & hash browns.
$22
Apple Pecan Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, apples, goats cheese, dates, pecans, house-made maple cider vinaigrette.
$16
Green Affair
Mushroom and rice patty, pickled onion, lettuce, tomato, pineapple relish and herb mayo served on naan.
$21
Elk Poutine
House cut fries, braised elk, gravy & cheese curds.
$17
Elk Tacos
Red pepper & mango salsa, pickled onions avocado créme and cilantro.
$16
Classic Nachos (GF)
Jalapeños, olives, tomatoes, mixed cheese, banana peppers, avocado creme drizzle served with sour cream & salsa.
$20
Fish & Chips
Crispy beer battered cod served with house cut fries, greens & tartar sauce.
$20
Breaded Chicken Wings
Available sauces: Hot, BBQ, Honey Garlic, Sweet Chili, Pineapple Fuego and Sweet & Spicy Plum.
Available Rubs: S&P and Lemon Pepper.
*All wings are served with ranch or blue cheese dip.*
$18
Torn Piggy
Pulled pork, red onion, banana peppers, marinara, mozzarella & drizzle of BBQ sauce.
$19
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
House made cookie dough, baked & served with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce.
$12
Pulled Elk Nachos (GF)
8 hour braised elk shoulder, jalapeños, olives, tomatoes, mixed cheese, banana peppers, acocado creme drizzle. Served with sour cream & salsa.
$26
Cold Rice Noodle Salad (GF)
Rice noodles, peppers, carrots, broccoli, bok choy, onions, sesame seeds, housemade sesame & ginger dressing.
$16
Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack)
Fall off the bone pork ribs covered in our famous house made BBQ sauce. Served with house cut fries and coleslaw.
$31
Why Visit Us

The Premier Sports Pub & Restaurant of Banff

The timber & river rock décor & beautiful stone fireplace make The Elk & Oarsman a favorite for locals & tourists from around the world. The Elk offers the best in food, live entertainment, twelve draft selections and true hospitality. Our summertime rooftop patio offers an amazing 360° view of rocky mountain scenery, and in cooler weather our inviting wood burning fireplace will warm you as you relive a day on the slopes.

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    Rooftop Patio
    Our summertime rooftop patio offers an amazing 360° view of rocky mountain scenery (No reservations for patio, only walk-ins.)
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    Sports Bar & Restaurant
    The Elk offers the best in food, live entertainment, twelve draft selections and true hospitality
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What Our Customers Say

Ron Blow

“We had a great night at the Elk & Oarsman. After a day of skiing Amy made us feel at home. We were out from Calgary for our anniversary and Amy was awesome! Thanks Amy! We’ll see you soon. Ron”

Ron Blow Google Review
Elizabeth M

Spacious, well-decorated restaurant with good food options. Our waitress was helpful and accommodating, flavorful food for a decent price.

Elizabeth M Yelp Review
Jennifer Whiney

Sat on the patio and the views were amazing!! Had a couple of drinks here and tried the elk poutine it was incredible. Thanks again for your greats service.

Jennifer Whiney Google Review
Julie W

Our Family of four ate her and all came out full and happy. Kids menu was excellent value and adult options were varied and well priced.

Julie W TripAdvisor Review
Derek Holloway

Great Food, Great Staff and a fun place to watch sports and meet new friends.

Derek Holloway Facebook Review
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Established in 2005, The Elk & Oarsman is Banff’s premier sports pub & restaurant.

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  • Monday - Friday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Kitchen Closes 11 pm every night
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