WALDHAUS

Waldhaus is one of Banff’s true hidden gems, rich in history, beautifully secluded, and serving some of the best Alpine-inspired food in the Rockies. Originally built as the clubhouse for the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, the building’s traditional Swiss alpine cottage design still defines its charm. Set right on the edge of the golf course and surrounded by forest, it feels like a small Bavarian lodge perched above Bow Falls, and it’s also easily accessible directly from the golf course itself. The atmosphere is warm and rustic, and the patio with its fires creates one of the most relaxing dining settings in Banff, perfect for drinks or a slow, scenic meal. The schnitzel is perfectly crisp, the sausages and fondue are must-tries, and the beer selection is outstanding, offering both local craft options and classic German varieties. Service was exceptional—attentive, warm, and consistently professional throughout. Parking remains the only real drawback, with the Fairmont’s upper lot costing $45 for just 97 minutes, so street parking is a much better choice when available. The walk down involves more than 90 stairs and can be difficult for elderly guests, making the Fairmont shuttle the smartest option. Despite these logistical quirks, the Waldhaus offers superb food, excellent service, and a uniquely historic and atmospheric setting that make it absolutely worth the visit.

This was my third visit at Waldhaus Pub. I was happy my first two times but disappointed on my last visit. The server DN didn't seem interested in serving us. We sat on the terrasse and I had to go inside twice to ask him to take our order. It was early and the restaurant was not busy. Another couple who arrived after us had another server (Colin) and were served promptly and courteously. The menu gets a bit repetitive and would benefit from new additions or daily specials to add variety. The view from the terrasse is amazing.

We had our lunch on the outside patio. Everything that our party tried was simply delicious! The schnitzel with mushroom sauce was top-notch! And the serving sizes were large. The staff were great and very knowledgeable. What a great experience! We shall return!

During my stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs, I had the pleasure of dining at this German restaurant, and it was a delightful experience. The ambience was warm, inviting, and authentically Bavarian, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for a relaxed meal. The service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. The food was generally very good, earning an 8/10, with standout dishes like the perfectly crispy pork schnitzel and flavorful spätzle. While the fondue was just okay, I'd recommend exploring other menu options. Overall, it's a must-visit spot that adds charm to your Banff getaway.

Ate here for lunch after a golf game. Took at least 10 mins before someone came to say hi to us in the patio after being seated by a hostess. View is great. Food tasted great as well.

Tucked beside Bow Falls, Waldhaus melds Bavarian charm with Rockies elegance. Crisp schnitzels, indulgent fondue, and apple strudel shine amid a rustic setting warmed by fireplace and sweeping mountain views. Attentive, cozy, and steeped in alpine character.

Amazing atmosphere, beer and food! Great servers. We had an amazing time at their Oktoberfest event!!

Wonderful experience, our sever was absolutely lovely, perfect view and I believe we had the best table in the restaurant for our meal. My only complaint is that our entrees were a bit cold, but perhaps it was because we spent a long time eating our cheese fondue.

Went to this place for a lunch today. Main restaurant closed but the pub was open. This was a Saturday 11:30AM. What a gorgeous place inside. There's a pub/bar area and some further seating in a the general sort of area, where we chose to sit. Started the meal with the potato onion soup. It was tasty and apart from the parts mentioned in the soup description, it also featured some bacon strips. Great portion, not too much and not too small. Great starter. Flavor was amazing and exactly what I was anticipating. For the main, I picked the JägerSchnitzel with potato salad and ordered a side of Spätzle to go with it. Those were very well done and super flavorful. I do have to give it a slight deduct for the potato salad. It wasn't what I expected and was not something I'd refer to it as that. Having said that, I am also sure that many others might find it wonderful also. Just not what I grew up with in southern Germany. The total meal was a stunner and super flavorful. The staff working this day, was amazing and super friendly. With the food as amazing as it was and the staff as amazing as they were, if I had to pick a winner between the two, it would be a draw. Both were exceptional. I had to drive back to Calgary that day, so I couldn't participate in the excellent selection of German beers they offer by the mass, but from watching some others, it appeared to be most enjoyable. Also watched a neighboring table savor the cheese fondue. That looked amazing as well. I'd say this place is easily one of the best places to dine at in Banff and will highly recommend it to anyone.

Had a great dining experience at Waldhaus! We ordered the fondue with veggies and it was overall a great meal. Don't forget to save room for the delicious apple dessert too! Cheers!

Honestly, it was fine. We didn't have a reservation so ended up in the basement with the kids. We didn't care, we're pretty casual. The fish and chips was giant, the pulled pork was good and the pretzels were delish. Service was fine. It was a mellow place to go while staying at the fairmont after a long day of snow play....i would go again when hungry for a casual heart experience (again, in the downstairs part. I didn't experience the upstairs)

We had a pretty nice dinner here! We came in from way out of town and were staying in Banff for one night the day before the Flames vs. Oilers Heritage Classic game. We found this place as a result of simultaneous minimal research and wandering, and couldn't wait to warm up after a day trekking around parts of the park. We started out with some poutine. I'm a big poutine fan, having lived in Quebec before poutine exploded onto the scene and is now available seemingly everywhere in Canada. That being said, I am a poutine purist, and while this one was good and nice and hearty, I think it could've done without the pulled pork addition. For my entree I opted for the mushroom tartine. I really, really enjoyed this. The potatoes that it came with were coated in a whole grain mustard, these were great as well. My husband got the Wurst plate, and while these were good I'm glad I got my mushroom toast! The locale is very cute, a short walk from the Fairmont Hotel. The staff took good care of us. Overall good experience, check it out!

What an experience!!! We wanted to try the fondue we heard so much about and it was pretty fun. Plus the beers were HUGE!! #dasboot!!!! We felt like we were in a real German hous. The place is as authentic as it gets. We just wish we would have sat downstairs in the bar because it seems like such a cool atmosphere, however the upstairs views are amazing.

*review for Waldhaus Restaurant* Delicious dinner! Tried the following items below. Loved everything but thought the entrees that we got were average Appetizer - Cheese Fondue + cured meats: such an amazing spread for the fondue! Definitely get the cured meats (some were very unique) Entrees - Chicken Breast: chicken was very moist but wasn't the biggest fan of the bean sauce - Beef Filet: average; nothing too special about this dish Drink - Caramelized Pineapple Margarita: not overly sweet; loved the Li Hing rim Dessert - Viennese Apple Strudel: perfect amount of sweetness! Great end to an amazing meal.

Banff fooled me. I was up early and the city center was largely empty and easily traversed. Came back for an early dinner and didn't think a reservation would be a problem - wrong. We quickly gave up and headed back to the hotel hoping we could find a restaurant on the grounds. Waldhaus Pub easily accommodated our group of 6 on the patio. You can't beat the view and the German themed menu was on point too. Schnitzel, bratwursts, and flights of beer were ordered and all were great. The prices were what you can expect in a tourist town ($$$). Special shout to our waiter (Jack) - funny, down to earth and gave great service.

We just had to go visit the Fairmont while staying in Banff for a few days. What better than an incredible fondue dinner in a beautiful restaurant overlooking the golf course with elk scattered everywhere?! We had the fondue to share which was so delicious. I legit licked the bowl clean. Absolutely the best part of the meal. For dinner, I had the trout which was beautifully plated and equally tasty. We also ordered the spatzle but unfortunately, our waitress forgot to bring it. When I asked for it, she brought it out right away but it tasted a bit dried out and wasn't that great. We didn't get charged for it but I was so excited for that dish. I highly recommend the Waldhous if you are in the area. Such a wonderful last meal on our trip!

Super friendly service and such a lovely view from the outdoor dining patio. Everyone ran over to the railing when someone spotted a male elk, soon followed by his whole family, including little ones that were chasing each other around. Dusk was great timing to be there. Parking was down the road by a really scenic viewpoint of the Bow River. We stopped to take a few photos before walking up to the restaurant. We were there more for a snack than a full meal, so the spätzle and schnitzel together worked out for the three of us. It was actually even too generous in portion sizes for us to finish there. Had some leftovers for breakfast. The beers and cocktails were ok - it could have been nice to have a glass of wine instead (but how could you, with the name??). Overall, what a hidden little paradise!

What's not to like? German food and fondue in the mountains, overlooking the Bow River and part of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This used to be the old clubhouse for the golf course. A bit tricky to get to if you have mobility concerns, ask for a shuttle from the main hotel as needed. It's quite a steep slope to walk down, but way harder on the way back up. The opportunity that I would offer up is this: when asked to recommend around food portions, I think that we could have got better advice. Our server actually commented that themselves at the end of our meal. We wasted an obscene amount of food. My husband had a regular dinner, while my daughter and I asked for advice and then ordered to share: appetizer sized fondue, meal sized fondue, with the offered add on of a side of charcuterie. At the end of the meal we still had a full pot of cheese and a lot of the dippers left. Cheese with bread, apple, cornichons and the meats. So delicious. We needed a walk after that! Definitely worth a visit.

Great place and in a beautiful setting! Enjoyed the food immensely! The only regret is the fondu, don't waste your time or stomach space for too much bread and ok cheese sauce. But our main dishes were delicious!

Nice ambiance, view of the mountains peaceful scenery. German Swiss theme restaurant. Features fondue and schnitzel. Not a huge menu ... fun to try different cuisines. Great option of your stay at the Banff Fairmont

4.25 stars for a great dinner and a good time. They have a good menu that is not too extensive but all are quality choices. The restaurant books up so recommend reservations. They have a downstairs pub as well as upstairs dining. When there is daylight, the grounds are beautiful and relaxing. 1. Potato onion soup - Flavorful, good portion, can be filling 2. Pretzel - Big pretzel, not too salted, comes with mustard 3. Cheese fondue - We filled up on this! They give you plenty of bread and plenty of cheese here. Good for 3-4 people. 4. Chocolate fondue - Don't be fooled but the smaller tub of chocolate here. It is deep and heavy! Good accompaniments for the chocolate and good for 3-4 people also. Overall a great place for dinner or lunch. Great for groups as well!

This was a highlight of my visit to Banff. We had a reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were greeted by some very friendly staff upon entering, where we then hung our coats and entered the dining room. Some guests were dressed up, others more casual, and two groups had children while we were there. I would say the service is high end but the environment isn't completely formal or stuffy. We started off with the standard fondue, though once we smelled someone else's mushroom/truffle cheese fondue, we wished we had chosen that. The classic fondue was good- but could have been better. The wine taste is strong and it was missing a sharp savory bite that I expect in a cheese fondue. However, we enjoyed it overall. My husband ordered the Pickerel, and I the schnitzel. We both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees and finished every bite. The staff is quick to clear the tables between courses, but I asked to keep our leftover fondue to dip my schnitzel in. I'm glad I did that because it was a great combination. The pairing of the apple slaw with potatoes and schnitzel just complemented each other perfectly. I was genuinely surprised with how much I loved my entree. My husband loved his fish and cleaned his plate, then ordered the strudel. I was so full I could hardly move, but couldn't resist a bite of his dessert. It was warm with spices (and temperature), with high quality vanilla ice cream. 10/10. I forgot to mention my husband had the local cider which was on tap and it was crisp and delicious. Overall a very pleasant dining experience and we would happily return to celebrate a special occasion, as it is a bit pricy for a standard night out.

Appropriate German beer. Check! What you'll bring home are flavors of fresh ale. The best are memories shared with a worded and worldly bar keep. Fish & Chips are prepped with Manitoba Mackerel. Rich and righteous! German options galore for the ultimate experience. With a shot of German schnapps as a night-cap. Cherry, pear and raspberry available. Cheers and be well!

Get the fondue and the beer steins!!!! Great place for German style atmosphere and food. Everything is delicious and every item is very generous with portion sizes. They sometimes have 3 course menus that are a really good deal so I often opt for those. Also make sure to go for a walk afterwards. This place has an amazing view of the fairmont golf course. It can be hard to find, but it's basically near the bow river by going down any stairs on fairmont property.

Waldhaus is such an unexpected, cute experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs. It is a German restaurant located by Bow Falls. It is a little bit of a walk down from the hotel or you can take a golf cart. It is located on the 15th tee and used to be the golf clubhouse. Upstairs is the dining hall. Downstairs is the more informal pub with an awesome patio. The menu is a little limited. We tried the fondue experience. We were warned it would leave us feeling really to explode. They were right! It is a lot of food but it is definitely worth it. So delicious. Serious was great. Cute place.

Waldhaus proved to be such a cute date night spot for us while we were vacationing in Banff. Located at the corner of the Fairmont hotel, is this sweet little Swiss cabin fondue place. Parking - if you want to park at the Fairmont's main parking area, there are shuttles that will transport you back and forth. But I recommend parking directly behind the restaurant, near bow falls. For a short walk up and a few stairs, you'll park for free and quicker than dealing with a shuttle. We ordered the prefix Waldhaus fondue experience - which offers the basics with Gruyère and wine cheese fondue. We indulged in our favorite German beers and ordered the schweineschnitzel and the veal chop, which both were 5/5. It was so much food, we ended up taking most of our main courses home (we went a little ham on the fondue + bread combo). We barely had room for the chocolate fondue at the end, but it was also a generous amount, which we ended up taking home as well. Food was fantastic, the prefix is worth it especially if you're hungry, the ambience was amazing, and the service was decent! 5/5

I took 4 years of German in High School but I don't think any of the workers here understand German. The fondue was fun, both the cheese and chocolate. But the wind blew out the candle to the chocolate fondue right after it was lit and we couldn't flag down anyone to relight it. It's like everyone had just disappeared and for a long time. By the time we finally saw someone return to the patio the kids had already eaten it all. The hostess was very nice as was the waiter. But he could've really been a much better server. For example, a fly fell into my water right after I got it. The waiter saw me trying to pick it out and even asked if there was a fly in my water. I said yes. But he didn't even offer or bring me a new glass of water! Boo. My kid also got a fly in her water later on and I asked another waiter if they could bring her a new cup because of the fly. The waiter said yes but never came back with a new cup even after we had received our food for a long while. Eventually I had to ask someone else. The Waldhaus cheeseburger has some kick to it so my kid couldn't eat it unfortunately. Would've been nice if the server had offered to substitute it. The Spatzle is difficult to eat because it's just so heavy and thick and not in a good way. I call myself the human garbage disposal and can eat just about everything. I just couldn't stomach more than a few bites. The waiter saw we hadn't touched it and explained what it was. A good restaurant , at least in America, would've offered to substitute it for something seeing their customer didn't like the food. But not here. Maybe it's a Canadian thing. And I understand there may be cultural differences in Canada from where I come from. But still. This restaurant just doesn't seem to fit the mold of the rest of the resort in terms of general customer service. Poutine was very very meh. Salty too. I saw a video from a Canadian couple online who had said the same thing about it being less than average for poutine and I should've listened to them. But the description on the menu sounded so intriguing that curiosity got the better of me. Another dish barely touched. Some of the other kids in our group got lemonade. Don't know if the lemonade is refillable but it never once got refilled. So overall a bit disappointing. Great views on the patio though. I can't really recommend this place but for some drinks on the patio and maybe a pretzel which by the way was good albeit pricey.

Charming restaurant just off the Bow River Trail. It was a pretty walk from downtown. We tried the fondue, which was fantastic, as was the service.

We stopped in for a late beverage and bite about 30 minutes before they were closing. We sat at the bar and had a very enjoyable chat with the friendly bartender. We enjoyed our beers and an order of onion rings -- they hit the spot for that time of night. This might be the most casual dine-in option at the Fairmont Hotel, and we enjoyed our brief time there. There is parking right at the restaurant, so if you're coming from somewhere else you don't have to park in the hotel deck.

I've had the opportunity to grab a beverage at Waldhaus Pub during two visits to Banff (one in 2019 and a more recent, June 2022, visit). We just sit on the patio and overlook one of the gorgeous golf course holes. The views on the patio are gorgeous, 360 degree views. On my most recent visit I got a 20 oz. Pilsner to celebrate the completion of the Banff marathon. We also split the spinach dip which was tasty although it came with bread. When asked for a side of chips, we were charged $5 for a side kettle chips. Our server, Brona, was attentive. I will return!

Nice surprise to find a Pub and Biergarten located near Bow Falls view site. Housed separate from the Fairmont Hotel but it is on the grounds of the golf course. From the patio there is a nice view of one of the greens. A short walk from the parking lot you feel like you are approaching the home of a German home in a village. The service was polite and prompt. We tried the fondue for the table-yummy! My family loved the schnitzel and I had the fish. Rave reviews all around except my vegetables were a bit over salted. If you want to go for a nice dinner while in Banff would highly recommend you make a reservation on OpenTable.

This was one of our favorite meals. Do yourself a favor, park at the Fairmont hotel and come early so you can explore. It was BEAUTIFUL. Ambiance: Was one of the cutest restaurants. Super cozy and was a great date spot. But we also saw plenty of families experiencing it together. Food: We did the Fondue Experience. It included cheese fondue appetizer, an entree of your choosing, and a chocolate fondue dessert. Only thing bad I'll say about the food is that you need to remember it's a marathon and not a sprint. So I'd recommend eating less than you think you need (at least for some of the first few courses). Cheese fondue was great. It had bread, apples, and pickles that you could dip in it. Our waitress told us after that the only people that finish the full 3 courses are the people that don't try to eat all the bread (so pace yourself). Entrees - we got a schnitzel and a veal chop. Both were good. But both were very filling. Just eat how much you want and save room for dessert. Chocolate fondue was probably my favorite course (but I do have a bit of a sweet tooth). It came with assorted fruit and assorted pastries to dip in there. Drinks - I got a pineapple margarita that was great and my wife enjoyed an old fashioned and she enjoyed it too. Service: Julie was the MVP of the day. She was so kind and personable. She even gave us other restaurant recommendations for when we were going to Canmore the next day (which her recommendations were also good). Julie deserves a million star review if I could give her one.

I absolutely love this restaurant! They have a set menu so the only thing you need to choose is your main course. The first course of the meal is a cheese fo due with bread, and veggies to dip in such as pickles and onions. If you run out of bread and there is still more cheese left than they give you more bread but not more veggies. You pick your main course such as chicken pork or a vegetarian dish. Then the last course is a chocolate fondue and it is amazing!

We stopped in here for snacks and to catch some of the oilers game and I'm so glad we did! The food is incredible, the drinks are delightful (albeit expensive), service is great, and it was just a lovely way to spend a cozy afternoon.

This was one of my favorite meals during our time in Banff. My boyfriend and I were staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs and I was excited to see they had a German restaurant onsite. My boyfriend referenced that he wanted to get fondue during some point on our trip (apparently there are more places than one in Banff!), so I was happy to see that the fondue is a main menu item here. We made reservations on Open Table and were seated right away at 6p. We both knew without question that we wanted the Waldhaus Fondue Experience ($95 CAD per guest). Luckily for us, coming from the States meant that it's really only $73/person. ;) The fondue experience comes with an appetizer of cheese fondue with bread, pickles, and apples for dipping. The pickles were SO GOOD! You also get one choice of an entree (either Schnitzel, Veal Chop or Pickerel). My boyfriend went with the chop and I got the schnitzel. And then of course, it's topped off with a chocolate fondue for dessert with fruit, brownies, cakes and marshmallows. We had such a great time here. I also ordered a flight of beers as we dined and my boyfriend got a non-alcoholic beer. I enjoyed sipping my beers and the Schofferhofer Grapefruit Radler was my absolute fave (for those of you familiar with the Germany pavilion at Epcot in DisneyWorld, it's the same amazing beer they have there!) The schnitzel was AMAZING!!!! I actually have only ever had schnitzel twice in my life. My German grandma made it for me as a kid and I surprisingly enjoyed it. So I was excited to try it out again. It honestly was the best schnitzel I've ever had (apologies to my grandma). They offer three ways of ordering it and I got it Jager style (with mushroom cream sauce). It was so good that I'm honestly nervous to order schnitzel when I'm in Germany in a few months because I doubt it can top this experience at Waldhaus. Even my boyfriend took a bite and was jealous he didn't order that instead. But the time the dessert came around, we were pretty stuffed, but we did some damage to the chocolate fondue. The chocolate is more thick and it's not exactly milk chocolate. I personally have had better chocolate fondue than they have here (but that may be the way Germans do it!). The sweets for dipping were really good. I personally loved the pistachio cake and the housemade strawberry marshmallows. Service is nice and friendly as well. All told, it would be great to come back on a future trip. Really enjoyed our meal here. Prost!

Overall: over priced, over hyped restaurant. You are paying for the location and historic building. We ordered wine and beer. The beer was good, wine not so much. We had ordered 2 appetizers (salmon and the flatbread). The flatbread was good, salmon not so much. Then we saw everyone ordering the cheese fondue, so we followed suit. That was a mistake, the cheese tasted like bad Swiss cheese. The bread would be better if it was a day old. Would not recommend the fondue. Also as a note, you park below the restaurant and walk up the driveway. The service was great. For dinner we had the trout and the Schnitzel. The trout tasted alright but the sauce underneath had no taste. The schnitzel by itself had no flavor. The mushroom sauce was also very bland. The schnitzel would have been better with ketchup. Would not recommend this restaurant.

Highly recommend the Waldhaus after a visit to Bow River Falls. Walk up the staircase, take a brief walk through the woods then relax on the outdoor patio. Check out the menu~we enjoyed the pub menu selections with the brews. The view over to golf course and up to the mountains completes the ambience. We've dined & relaxed here many times over the years and always have a great time!

Unfortunately we went down to the Pub after having a really nice time in the upstairs dining area! We started on the patio first people there but were told in no uncertain terms where to sit! Then our food arrived another disappointment, we ordered the Wurst Plate wit's a side of Sauerkraut Slaw which was just sauerkraut no slaw about it and potato salad which was just salad with a bit of mustard, very under whelming! the sausages were disappointing as well! It then rained and everyone rushed indoors including their dogs which were welcomed inside and no these were not service dogs! Shame downstairs let down upstairs

Great atmosphere, experienced servers, excellent wine list, and fantastic food in a historic location... need I say more!?

Went for an early dinner to the Waldhaus Pub. Ate inside, but they have a nice patio area. Pub/Restaurant is up the stairs from Bow Falls, and a short walk from the main Fairmont Hotel. We asked to have a golf cart take us to/from the hotel to the Pub. Complimentary, but we tipped the driver (not required) I wanted Poutine, and saw it was an appetizer. But nobody wanted to share. I then saw that if I got Bratwurst on Pretzel bun with sauerkraut and mustard, I could upgrade the side of fries to poutine for $5 CDN. Which is exactly what I did! Both were excellent. I also got a flight of 6 5-oz beers (5 German beers and one IPA), recommended by the server. These were great too. Finished with their excellent strudel with ice cream. Spouse had a bacon cheeseburger - said it was the best Burger she's ever had!

Grossly overpriced, and painfully slow. 38.00 for one piece of Schnitzel, a few potatoes and some kraut that isn't good. Dingy basement vibes, dirty carpet. The only reason they got 3 stars is because the waitress we had was very pleasant and attentive. I know it's a Pub but it needs work.

We ate in the restaurant one evening and then at the downstairs Pub for lunch the following day. I preferred the menu at the Pub, more choices.

A liked the scenery, food and service. The restaurant needs a bit of updating with new carpet, paint and cleaning. The trout was more like a salmon dish but still good. Fondue was very good with large portions.

This restaurant has a very limited and flavorless items on the menu. Cheese founde tastes like melted Swiss cheese from the local grocery store (no flavor of Gruyère) served with a soft baguette with no crunch to it. Salmon appetizer has interesting texture but again, it doesn't taste fresh. Trout looks like salmon and tastes like paper and the sauce is quickly prepared béchamel where tou can still taste the raw flour. The servers are nice and attentive but they don't seem to know how items on the menu taste. Restaurant is beautiful inside but with how uneventful and expensive the food is, I wouldn't recommend coming here and wasting your money.

This place is FABULOUS!! Great wine recommendations for local Canada wine. Cheese fondue is tasty, we had the Fondue experience with the veal chops & chocolate fondue. Service was spot on...Lauren was very attentive & helpful. Ambiance was top notch. Felt like we were back in the Swiss

My family stayed at the Fairmount while my husband and I stayed at another hotel in town. On our last night together we decided to do a fancy dinner here and it was WONDERFUL. A couple of us did the prix fixe fondue dinner and it was SO much food. There was more than enough fondue for all 4 of us even though only two of us went with that particular prix fixe meal (it's a minimum of two people per table to order it) and they were really nice about letting all of us split it. The cheese fondue was delicious and the accompaniments were generous. For my main entree I got the mushroom schnitzel with the spatzen and OMG it was so good. I ate to the point of discomfort. My husband went a la carte and got the pork chop, which I sampled, and it was also excellent. My aunt enjoyed the short rib and it was also quite tasty. But my schnitzel was my favorite. Our meal came with the chocolate fondue and it was the perfect end to the meal. My husband is a sucker for apple strudel so he ordered it in addition to the fondue and it was also excellent. Service was fantastic and the restaurant is tucked away on the Fairmount property. It's a bit of a walk from the main property and they were nice enough to give us a ride back on the shuttle after dinner, which was good since we were SO painfully full walking was difficult.

Hidden restaurant above the falls and on the backside of the Fairmont Hotel. The pub restaurant is part of the hotel. Patio has great views. You have to walk up a hill to access it. Staff were friendly. Inside decore is Tudor style. Beers and food is expensive which is on par with the Fairmont. But worth a visit in the summer. Cheese tray was excellent and beers good. Views exceptional.

Oh. Em. Gee. This place is like a fair tale. Yeah, you're gonna pay a premium to eat here but you're also not going to be in a rush and it's going to be darn good. The wild boar eggs benny served a top a traditional german potato pancake was to DIE for. The fondue is exactly what you'd hope for - true to Swiss heritage (bread, pickled veggies, sasuages, and apples). Mmm... Apples are always my favourite in a emmenthal and gruyere fondue! And don't be shy - ask them for more of whatever your favourite is! The view is breathtaking overlooking the Bow River and Mountains all around! The history here is cray cray and the servers know their stuff. So ask them to tell you about the property and what their favourite thing is about the Waldhous. There's a guest suite a top the Waldhaus that Banff Springs upper management stays in while looking for permanent housing in the area (that was my neat tid bit I learned from our server). Next time I must try the Baileys Chocolate fondue I'm reading about in the other Yelpers' reviews!

Would I return? ABSOLUTELY Food: 4/5 We ordered..... -Appetizer: Scallops -Entree: Weiner Schnitzel -Side: Spaetzle -Dessert: Apple Strudel Scallops were large and cooked perfectly. The pickled cauliflower was a nice and unexpected pairing. Would order again. Weiner schnitzel was a little dry for me. The salad and potatoes that came with it were delicious. The spaetzle was just like the way it's made in Germany - amazing taste. The apple strudel was one of the best I've ever had. Flaky crust, fresh chunks of apple with ice cream. Can't go wrong! Ambiance: 5/5 So German and so nostalgic. From the chairs to the trim on the windows, it feels like your in Germany in a German restaurant. Dimly lit and nice background music. Service: 5/5 Incredible. Our server was Julie. She was both professional and warm. Hostess and greeters were kind. Server arranged for a drive to our car bc it was so cold. Overall: DAS IST GUT!! The drive up the river is so nice and taking the walk up to the restaurant there was an elk a few feet from us. It made for a beautiful evening. Perfect for: romantic dinner, family dinner, or large group.

If you're nearby then you're already doing well because you're in Banff. But you could do better. Much better. You could be at the Waldhaus Pub & Patio. Doubly so when Melina is there. What's so great? First, the view. Just look and soak it in. Second, the food. Our nachos were fantastic, the burger was huge and delicious, and even the beet salad made a great impression. For pub food and any kind of comfort food, it's all kinds of tasty. Of course, it's a pub and fortunately the beer and cocktails are on point. Beers are mainly German and local, and cocktails are surprisingly well-crafted. You could spend many happy hours drinking here. And then there's Melina. If you want fun, if you want friendly, if you want a server who'll make you feel welcome as if you're family, then you want seated in Melina's section. Just ask and if you're lucky enough, well, you're welcome. Have a great night :)

Came here for dinner twice during our 5 night stay. Solid pub food - boar ricelette with pickled green beans, onions and cornichons, wurst plate with soft pretzel, spatzle and cheese, baked onion and beer soup, apple strudel and drunkle ice cream with chocolate, caramel and pretzel. The apple strudel is delicious! Lots of big chunks of sweet, tart, crisp apples. The caramel and rum sauces with raisins is delightful and pares so perfectly and if course cold vanilla ice cream brings it all together. In other words, save room and get this! The wurst plate is wonderful though the sausage offering does change regularly. The wiener schnitzel is a must order and you can choose between 3 sauces. My family loves the mushroom gravy, but I prefer fresh lemon squeezed over breaded, fried pork. The baked onion and beer soup is also really good - rich beef broth, loaded with onions and a thick, gooey layer of cheese. Beers are a must too. Let your server know what you like and take his / her advice :)

We were told we could not get seated right away because the restaurant was so busy and too full, even though half of the tables were empty. No one else even came in after us. The food was okay but definitely not worth the price. We tried a few other restaurants at the Fairmont Banff and had great experiences, but were really disappointed in this one.

Waldhaus is a cozy restaurant tucked away in the woods behind the Fairmont Springs Hotel. We opted to hang at the more casual biergarten patio, but there is also a more formal indoor restaurant. To get to the restaurant it's a bit of a journey, you'll need to climb down a bunch of stairs and then take a short hike through the woods. That was probably the best part though. I loved how this biergarten was so off the beaten path! The views from the patio are breathtaking. This biergarten is smack dab in the middle of the rockies and you can sip on a beer while taking in mountains, rolling green hills and a river. Because this restaurant is located at the Fairmont prices are very high, hence the reason for four and not five stars. I totally get high prices, especially for a scenic bar at an upscale hotel. I just thought that a twenty dollar order of poutine seemed a bit extreme. In any case, despite high prices Waldhaus is totally worth at least one visit for the views. And at least for that high price tag the food is pretty damn tasty. They have a huge selection of beer and offer glasses in various sizes. You can even go crazy and opt to have your beer in a boot! We shared a sausage plate and a cheese plate. The sausage plate came with two different types of sausages, kraut and spatzel and was coated in a tangy dijon sauce. The cheese plate came with a variety of cheeses, meats, crackers and pickled veggies. This was the perfect share for two and we left absolutely stuffed! I really wanted cheese fondue but couldn't justify the 55 dollar price tag... sigh. Downtown Banff has a ton of amazing restaurants, but Waldhaus is worth at least one trip during your stay. Even if just for a patio beer. Nothing beats enjoying some outdoor beers and eats with incredible views of the rockies and the Fairmont Hotel.

The food in the pub was disappointing, maybe the restaurant is better (don't know). I ordered a schnitzel sandwich and my wife ordered spaetzle, both were nowhere near as flavorful as the same dishes at Biermarkt (which I've found to be consistently good across the country). Didn't bother with beer because the prices were really overinflated. The service was fine, and the scenery is out of this world, but the food doesn't offer good value for money when compared to other restaurants in Banff, which isn't a cheap place to visit.

Great patio views, fun atmosphere inside. Chocolate fondue was delicious!

We sat in the turret room, which is so charming. The farm eggs are fantastic, as are the hashbrowns and salad. Mimosas are pretty awesome too. Smoked trout is delicious and eggs are perfectly medium poached. Expensive, but worth it for a treat. Decor is charming German rustic here in the pub. Colouring page and crayons were provided for our busy toddler. Service was excellent - very polite and accommodating. Definitely recommend.

Having lived in Germany for many years, we were excited when we made reservations at the Waldhaus. On arrival, we found there was no where to park. I approached the hostess while my husband waited in our car. She very rudely said we had to drive back down to the Bow Falls parking area and walk up. When I suggested they tell people of this or post signage, she was again very unpleasant. She then seated us at a table overlooking "the mechanicals" in a nearly empty restaurant with lovely views from the other unoccupied tables. The food was what one would expect for a German restaurant in western Canada and the wait staff was sweet. Just that we got off to a very unpleasant start and a bad last night in Banff.