Monday - Friday : 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday : 10:00am - 11:00pm (brunch @ 10am - 12pm)
Location : 119 Banff Ave. Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Location : 119 BANFF AVE. BANFF, ALBERTA
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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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Daily Specials
Daily Specials
Drinks Menu
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Sports Bar Menu
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The Elk Sports Bar Menu

All Bar Snacks Burger Bar Dessert Mains Pizza Salads Wings
Taco Salad
Iceburg Lettuce, Diced Tomato, Red Onion, Mixed Cheese, Salsa, Green Onion & Tortilla Chips.
$18
Fish & Chips
Crispy beer battered cod served with house cut fries, greens & tartar sauce.
$20
The Elk Burger
Ground elk & bacon patty made in house, topped with pepper jack cheese & herb mayo.
$22
The Oarsman
Braised elk, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, marinara & arugula.
$21
Nachos
Jalapenos, tomato, black olives, onions & mixed cheese. Served with salsa & sour cream.
$20
Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
Fresh broccoli crowns, cream & cheddar cheese. Why not add some garlic focaccia for $4.
$12
Caesar Salad
Fresh parmesan, bacon, garlic herb croutons & house made dressing.
$17
Bruschetta V
Diced onion, red tomato, goat cheese, basil, on fried corn torilla with a balsamic glaze. *Gluten free option available.*
$15
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese & herb mayo.
$21
Breaded Chicken Wings
Available sauces: Hot, BBQ, Honey Garlic and Sweet Chili.
Available Rubs: S&P and Lemon Pepper.
*All wings are served with ranch dip.*
$18
Elk Tacos
Braised elk, pickled onions, arugula & moonshine mayo on flour tortillas.
$15
Vegetarian
Mushroom, red onion, pesto, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze.
$21
Cheeseburger
House made beef patty, cheddar cheese, burger sauce.
$21
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
House made cookie dough, baked & served with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce.
$12
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
Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger
Black beans, brown rice, onion, corn, green chillies & cheddar cheese with herb mayo.
$21
Pesto Pasta
House made pesto, arugula, goats cheese, cherry tomatoes with fettuccine.
$20
Canadian
Pepperoni, bacon, mushroom, marinara & mozzarella.
$21
Classic Poutine
House cut fries, gravy & cheese curds.
$14
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk marinated chicken breast, drizzled in hot sauce with chipotle mayo.
$21
Summer Salad
Spring mixed greens, goat cheese, seasonal berries, watermelon, cucumber & citrus vinigrette.
$18
Steak Sandwich
6oz AAA Sirloin served on an open garlic focaccia topped with sauteed and onion frizzles. Served with house cut fries & greens.
$24
Elk Poutine
House cut fries, Braised Elk, gravy & cheese curds.
$17
Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack)
Fall off the bone pork ribs covered in our famous house made BBQ sauce. Served with house cut fries and coleslaw.
$21
Chocolate Almond Torte
Flour-less chocolate and almond cake with chocolate sauce & whip cream.
$12
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 - 11:00pm
  • Saturday - Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Regular Menu: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Kitchen Closes 10pm every night
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