Loaded Bruschetta
$17Garlic focaccia, roasted peaches and tomato, feta, arugula and balsamic glaze.
VVg Sub
Summer 2026 Menu
Elk & Oarsman Food Menu
Browse shareables, elk dishes, wings, burgers, flatbreads, salads, entrees and desserts at Elk & Oarsman Restaurant & Bar in Banff, Alberta.
Shareables
Elk Tacos
$19Ground elk, tomato and peach chutney, cabbage slaw, feta, pickled onion and charred tomato crème.
Add an extra taco $7
GF
Corn Ribs
$18Seasoned corn ribs, feta, roasted red pepper, parsley and chip mayo drizzle.
VVg Sub
Elk Poutine
$1910-hour braised elk shoulder, fries, gravy and cheese curds.
Fan favourite
Shrimp Skillet
$19Thai curried shrimp, Asian slaw, parsley, lime and garlic focaccia.
The Dip
$19Baked cream cheese, candied banana peppers, lime and hot honey drizzle with tortilla chips.
VGF Sub
Loaded Fries
$18Fries, crispy chicken, smokey mayo, maple sriracha, popcorn and parsley.
Classic Nachos
$25Tortilla chips, fire-roasted tomato, red onion, banana peppers, mixed cheese and charred tomato crème drizzle.
Add ground elk, grilled chicken or crispy chicken $7 | Extra cheese $5
VGF Sub
Bar Snacks
Garlic Cheese Focaccia
$17Mozzarella, bacon bits and marinara.
Bowl of Sweet Potato Fries
$13Served with chipotle mayo.
V
Bowl of O-Rings
$13Served with chipotle mayo.
V
Popcorn Cone
$10House-seasoned popcorn.
Salads and Bowls
Caesar Salad
$18Romaine lettuce, bacon, parmesan, garlic herb croutons and Caesar dressing.
Summer Salad
$19Mixed greens, roasted peaches, feta, pickled onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, shredded carrots and wild blueberry dressing.
Vg SubGF
Vegan Thai Curry Bowl
$22Thai curry sauce, rice noodle, tofu, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, roasted red peppers and Asian slaw.
VgGF Sub
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$15Served with garlic focaccia.
Make it cheese toast $5
V
Wings
Chicken Wings1 pound | $20
Boneless Chicken Bites8 pieces | $19
Cauliflower Wings9 pieces | $19
Vg
Let's Get Saucy
Wet Sauces
- Hot
- BBQ
- Maple Sriracha
- Honey Garlic
- Banff Gold
Dry Rubs and Other
- Dill Pickle
- Salt and Pepper
- Lemon Pepper
- Cajun
- Naked
All served with ranch or blue cheese.
Handhelds
The MVB
$26Beef patty, American cheddar, bacon, lettuce, pickles, house-made ketchup and signature burger sauce on a sesame bun.
GF Sub
Buck Hunter
$28Elk and bacon blended patty, aged white cheddar, lettuce, tomato onion jam, pickles and smokey mayo on a sesame bun.
GF Sub
Mountain Club
$28Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon and smokey mayo on mini focaccia.
GF Sub
The Can't-Ivore Burger
$24Crispy “chick'n,” lettuce, tomato, pickles, slaw and Banff Gold sauce on a pretzel hoagie.
Vg
Elk Dip
$258-hour beer-braised elk, sautéed mushrooms and tomato onion jam on a pretzel hoagie, served with elk jus.
Coach's choice
Spicy Clucker
$25Fried buttermilk chicken, lettuce, pickles, hot sauce and chipotle mayo on a sesame bun.
All handhelds are served with a choice of two sides.
Regular Sides
Fries | Mixed greens | Broccoli cheddar soup | Coleslaw | Mashed potatoes
Premium Sides
Caesar salad +$3 | Sweet potato fries +$3 | Onion rings +$4 | Classic poutine +$6 | Elk poutine +$8
Flatbreads
The Classic
$22Mozzarella, marinara and pesto drizzle.
Vg SubGF Sub
The Oarsman
$23Ground elk, bacon crumble, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, arugula and marinara.
GF Sub
Gardeners Delight
$22Red onions, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, pesto sauce and arugula.
Vg SubGF Sub
Hail Caesar
$23Grilled chicken, bacon, parmesan, mozzarella, Caesar dressing and hot honey drizzle.
GF Sub
Oh Canada
$23Pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, mozzarella and marinara.
GF Sub
Substitute cauliflower pizza crust $5 | Substitute vegan cheese $3
Entrees
St. Louis BBQ Ribs
Half $28 | Full $36Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs covered in house-made BBQ sauce, served with fries and coleslaw.
GF Sub
Fish & Chips
$25Beer-battered haddock filet served with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Chicken Parm
$27Panko-breaded chicken breast, baked ham, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and parsley, served with fries and mixed greens.
The local hero
Creamy Pesto Rotini
$24Basil pesto, cream, arugula, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes and feta with rotini, served with garlic focaccia.
V
Steak Sandwich
$26AAA sirloin steak served open-faced on garlic focaccia, topped with sautéed mushrooms and onion frizzles, served with fries and mixed greens.
Add side gravy $3
GF Sub
Desserts
Chocolate Cake
$13Vegan chocolate cake with a rich chocolate glaze, served with raspberry sorbet.
Vg
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookie
$15Baked cookie dough with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauce.
Banana Split Cheesecake
$13Classic graham crust stacked with creamy banana cheesecake and strawberry mousse, finished with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.