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1888 Chop House

The heart and soul of our culinary story starts with 1888 Chop House, a modern and sophisticated restaurant serving the best of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game, and oceanwise seafood. This intimate culinary destination is ideal for all occasions. Discover our delectable menu, spirited cocktails, and award-winning wine list. All food is made in-house, ensuring every mouth-watering detail is perfect.

1888chophouse.com

LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

HOURS
Tuesday to Saturday | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • To Begin

    • 1888 Milk Bread (VG) | $14
      herb butter, everything seasoning
    • Fresh Cheese (GF, V) | $22
      gooseberry, burnt tomato, pollen, basil
    • Local Gems (GF, VG) | $18
      bitter leaf, radish, maple, amaranth
    • BC Spot Prawn (GF) | $26
      crème fraîche, horseradish, calamansi, shiso
    • Sungold Lamb Tartare (GF) | $28
      lemon verbena, buttermilk, prairie grains
    • Haida Gwaii Sablefish | $32
      chawanmushi, bisque, daikon, yuzu
    • Hokkaido Scallop (DF, GF) | $34
      cucumber, grapefruit, curry leaf, coconut
    • PEI Rock Crab (GF) | $30
      samphire fritter, preserved strawberry, coastal citrus
    • Northern Divine Caviar [50g] | $295
      porcini donut, smoked apple, crème fraîche, egg jam
  • For the Table

    • Whipped Potatoes (GF, V) | $14
      cherry smoked butter, chives
    • Spiced Carrot (GF, VG, N) | $14
      carrot top kimchi, vadouvan, dukkah
    • Torched Shishito (GF, VG) | $14
      soy, miso, citrus, sesame
    • Heirloom Tomato (GF, V, N) | $15
      walnut cream, thai basil, louis d’or
    • Charred Broccolini (GF, V, N) | $16
      Québec blue cheese, salbitxada
    • Grilled Asparagus (GF, V) | $16
      gruyère, whey, chervil
  • From the Land and Sea

    • Romesco Cappelletti (VG, N) | $44
      almond, peppers, kelp, mustard leaf, black lime
    • Humboldt Squid | $55
      agnolotti, burdock, black trumpets, lemongrass
    • Atlantic Lobster (GF) | $66
      brandade, rhubarb, asparagus, petite leaves
    • Brome Lake Duck (GF) | $62
      sweet corn, nashi pear, endive, apricot
    • Sungold Lamb Rack (N) | $68
      sunchoke, sorrel, english pea, goat cheese
    • Beef Cheek (GF, DF) | $70
      birch, cauliflower, tarragon, kohlrabi
    • Bison Tenderloin | $80
      farro, beet, blackberry, morel
  • Butcher's Block

    • Ontario
      Corn Fed Beef
      • Tenderloin 8oz | $86
      • Striploin 12oz | $82
      • Rib Eye 16oz | $96
    • Prince Edward Island
      Blue Dot Reserve Beef
      • Tenderloin 8oz | $92
      • Striploin 12oz | $88
      • Rib Eye 16oz | $125
    • Alberta
      Brant Lake Wagyu Beef
      • Tenderloin 8oz | $108
      • Striploin 12oz | $104
      • Rib Eye 16oz | $142
    • Premium Alberta Beef Porterhouse | $165
      [32oz]
    • Black Apron Beef Tomahawk | $MP
      [40oz+]
    • Bone In Alberta Beef Short Rib (GF, DF) | $88
      [16oz] beef tallow, shoyu glaze
    • A5 Okayama Wagyu (GF) | $215
      [6oz] hashbrown, oyster mushroom, watercress, quince
  • Enhancements

    • bordelaise, chimichurri, béarnaise, whipped house butter or house A1
    • Seared Foie Gras | $24
    • Buttered Lobster Tail | $29
    • Québec Blue Cheese | $9
    • Rock Crab Oscar | $23
  • GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, N = Nuts, L = Local
      • Textures of Chocolate (GF, V) | $18
        coffee ganache, caramel, buckwheat, black currant
      • Currants & Cream | $18
        crème fraîche, shortcake, lavender
      • 1888 Sundae (GF, VG) | $15
        charred chamomile, maple syrup, amarena, red currant
      • Banana & Seabuckthorn | $15
        golden brioche, milk chocolate, wildflower honey
    • GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, N = Nuts, L = Local
      • Mains

        • Macaroni & Cheese | $15
        • Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $19
          brioche, cheddar cheese, house tater tots
        • Grilled Chicken Breast | $26
          steamed broccolini, house tater tots
        • Pan Seared Halibut | $30
          seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes herb butter
        • New York Striploin | $35
          4oz. Seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes herb butter
      • Dessert

        • Ice Cream Sundae | $10
          vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce

      Award-Winning Cuisine

      1888 Chop House is well-recognized for its outstanding food, beverages, and service. Here is a selection of our recent awards and accolades.

      • Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, 2016–2021
      • OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award, 2019
      • Les Clef d’Or Concierge Silver Service Award for Outstanding Hotel Dining, 2019
      • Gold Award Winner for Best Overall List in Alberta’s Finest Drink List Awards, 2019
      • Rocky Mountain Outlook’s “Best of the Bow 2020”: Best Dinner Menu, Best Wine List, and Best Use of
      • Fresh Local Ingredients