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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.

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LOCATION
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4

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

CONTACT
1 403 762 6860
[email protected]

  • Small Plates

    • 1888 House Bread | $14
      Everything Seasoning, Nasturtium Butter
    • Tomato Salad | $24
      Smoked Burrata, Red Currant, Basil
    • Local Gems | $18
      Pine Nut Milk, Toasted Grains, Pickled Strawberry, Radish, Fresh Herbs
    • Smoked Trout Roe | $22
      Crispy Hash Browns, Tarama, Dill
    • Hokkaido Scallop Crudo | $34
      Herb Paste, Daikon, Grapefruit, Cucumber, Rice Milk
    • Side Stripe Shrimp Cocktail | $26
      Tomato Seeds, Lemon Kosho, Horseradish, Fennel
    • King Crab Tart | $36
      Sauce Américaine, Warm Custard, Kohlrabi, Meyer Lemon
    • Québec Foie Gras Terrine | $32
      Verjus Gelée, Stone Fruit Preserve, Fennel Blossoms
    • Lamb Tartare | $28
      Eggplant, Pink Peppercorn, Saskatoon Berry, Horseradish

  • Accompaniments

    • Crispy Sunchokes | $15
      Wild Garlic Dip, Tarragon
    • Heirloom Carrots | $14
      Carrot Top Kimchi, Vadouvan, Dukkah, Labneh
    • Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes | $12
      Goat Butter
    • Grilled Asparagus | $15
      Alberta Honey, Miso, Nostrala Cheese, Whey, Chives
    • Charred Broccolini | $15
      Blue Cheese, Tomatillo Salbitxada

  • Large Plates

    • English Pea Agnolotti | $44
      Basil, Stracciattela, Chanterelles, Tendrils
    • Summer Leeks | $42
      Smoked White Bean, Silken Tofu, Crispy Artichokes, Spinach, Black Truffle
    • Whole Atlantic Lobster | $MP
      Parsnip, Buttermilk, Sea Buckthorn, Bitter Greens
    • Grilled Pacific Halibut | $54
      Celery Root, Watercress, Green Garlic, Smoked Spruce
    • Dry Aged Brome Lake Duck | $62
      BC Plums, Nashi Pear, Rutabaga, Nasturtium, Endive
    • Heritage Pork Chop | $56
      Almond Mole, Rhubarb, Taber Corn Polenta, Chervil
    • Bison Tenderloin | $82
      Morel Mushrooms, Beetroot, Blackberries, Farro
    • A5 Gunma Joshu Japanese Wagyu Filet | $205
      6oz. Onion Soubise, Caramelized Onion, Fingerling Potatoes, Périgord Sauce

  • From the Grill

    • Brant Lake
      • 7oz. Gold Standard Wagyu Filet Mignon | $98
      • 12oz. Gold Standard Wagyu New York Striploin | $106
    • Benchmark | $150
      32oz. 30 Day Aged Porterhouse

  • Enhancements

    • Bordelaise, Seabean Chimichurri, Béarnaise or House A1 | $6
    • Foie Gras | $24
    • Lobster Tail | $27
    • Québec Blue Cheese | $9
    • Strawberries & Milk | $15
      Buttermilk Sorbet, Compressed Strawberries, Candied Ginger
    • Preserved Banana | $14
      Macadamia Nut, Coconut, Honey Ice Cream
    • 1888 Sundae | $15
      Salted Caramel, Smoked Cocoa Nibs

  • Cocktails

    2.5oz
    • Kentucky's Cigar Room | $22
      Makers Mark Bourbon, Walnuts, Amaro Sibilla, Antica Formula, Maple, Dandelion Root and Cacao Bitters. Nutty, Bittersweet, Spirituous, Sipper
    • Larch Season | $23
      Hennessy VSOP Cognac, George Dickel Rye, Tuica Scorilo Pear Aquavit, Chamomile, Cardamom Bitters, Absinthe.
      Orchard Fruit, Spice, Spiritous, Complex
    • A Night at the Chalet | $24
      Bacardi 8 Rum, Goslings Rum, Dubonnet, Orange and Cinnamon Oleo Saccharum Chocolate Bitters. Spice, Smoke, Spiritous, Sweet
    • The Alpineglow Phenomenon | $24
      Wild Life Vodka, Cointreau, Blueberry, Lavender, Lime, Blackcurrant Bitters, Fever Tree Soda. Floral, Fruity, Tall, Refreshing
    • Maritime Martini | $27
      The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, Kombu Vermouth, Saline Solution, Cucumber. Umami, Savory, Spiritous, Dry
    • The Pink Pearl | $27
      Casamigos Resposado Tequila, Beets, Cynar, Lemon, Agave, Balsamic Reduction, Pink Peppercorn. Earthy, Complex, Tart, Sweet
    • The Alps Reviver | $29
      Wild Life Gin, Cocchi Americano Bianco, Rosehip, Lemon, Peychaud's Bitters Champagne, Rosewater. Light, Bubbly, Dry, Refreshing
    • Bar Special
      Please ask your server about today's special.

  • Non-Alcoholic

    • House Made Ginger Beer | $9
      Ginger Purée, Lemon, Fever Tree Soda Water
    • Wild Rose | $14
      Seedlip Grove, Rosehip, Cranberry, Lemon, Fever Tree Soda, Rosewater. Light, Bubbly, Dry, Refreshing
    • Rise and Shine | $14
      Seedlip Spice, Blueberry, Lavender, Lime, Ginger Beer, Cardamom Bitters. Fruity, Spice, Tall, Refreshing

  • Flights

    2.5oz
    • An Explanation Of Johnnie Walker Blue | $68
      Glenkinchie 12yr Reserve, Macallan Amber, Glenfiddich 18yr, Lagavulin 16yr, Johnnie Walker Blue
    • The Experimental Series | $61
      Glenfiddich: 12yr, IPA, Project XX, Fire & Cane, Winter Storm
    • The Glory of Glenmorangie | $56
      Glenmorangie: 10yr, Nectar D'Or, Lasanta, Quinta Ruban, Signet
    • 45 Years Of Dalmore | $49
      Dalmore: 12yr, 15yr, 18yr, King Alexander III

  • Beer

    Local
    • Rutting Elk Red | $8
    • Powder Hound Blonde Ale | $8
    • Grumpy Bear Honey Wheat | $8
    • Bearvertail Raspberry Ale | $8
    • Evolution IPA | $10

  • Beer

    Imported
    • Stella Artois | $9
    • Imported Guinness | $9

  • Beer Non-Alcoholic

    • Village Brewery Pale Ale or Stout | $9

  • Rye / Whisky

    1oz
    • Jack Daniel's | $11
    • Canadian Club | $11
    • Crown Royal | $11
    • George Dickel | $11
    • Gentleman Jack | $12
    • Old Overholt Straight Rye | $11
    • Knob Creek Rye | $11
    • Jim Beam Rye | $11
    • Lot 40 Rye | $11
    • Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye | $14
    • Westland American Oak | $24

  • Bourbon

    1oz
    • Bulleit | $11
    • Buffalo Trace | $11
    • Maker's Mark | $11
    • Knob Creek | $11
    • Basil Hayden's | $12
    • Booker's 7yr | $12
    • Woodford Reserve | $13
    • 1792 12yr | $25
    • 1792 Full Proof | $17
    • 1792 Single Barrel | $14
    • Garrison Brothers Small Batch | $35
    • Elijah Craig Small Batch | $14

  • Vodka

    1oz
    • Finlandia | $11
    • Absolut & Absolut Citron | $11
    • Ketel One | $11
    • Chopin | $13
    • Belvedere & Belvedere Citrus | $12
    • Grey Goose | $12
    • Titos | $13
    • Wild Life | $12

  • Rum

    1oz
    • Bacardi Superior | $11
    • Mount Gay Black Barrel | $12
    • Bacardi Gran Reserva 8yr | $12
    • Bacardi Spiced Rum | $11
    • Pyrat XO | $11
    • Appleton Reserve | $12
    • Goslings Dark | $12
    • El Dorado 21yr | $21
    • El Dorado 25yr Vintage | $74

  • Gin

    1oz
    • Beefeater | $11
    • Bombay Sapphire | $11
    • Ungava | $11
    • Wild Life | $12
    • Tanqueray No. 10 | $12
    • Hendricks | $12
    • Bruickladdich "The Botanist" | $13
    • Wild Life Barrel Aged | $14
    • Beefeater 24 | $11

  • Tequila/Mezcal

    • Cazadores Reposado | $13
    • Cazadores Añejo | $14
    • Aretta Blanco | $13
    • Casamigos Blanco | $14
    • Casamigos Reposado | $16
    • Casamigos Añejo | $18
    • Casamigos Mezcal | $23
    • Los Danzantes Añejo Mezcal | $22
    • Los Danzantes Arte Mezcal | $30
    • Tierra Noble Extra Añejo | $45

  • Scotch

    Highland. 1oz
    • Glencadam Origins | $11
    • Glenmorangie 10yr | $12
    • Speyburn 10yr | $12
    • Dalmore 12yr | $13
    • Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12yr | $15
    • Glenmorangie Lasanta 12yr | $15
    • Oban 14yr | $15
    • Edradour 10yr | $16
    • Dalwhinnie 15yr | $21
    • Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or 12yr | $22
    • Dalmore 15yr | $22
    • Glencadam 21yr | $24
    • Dalwhinnie Double Matured, Vintage 1991 | $26
    • Dalmore 18yr | $28
    • Dalmore King Alexander III | $29
    • Glenmorangie Signet | $51
    • Glenmorangie Vintage 1989 | $186

  • Scotch

    Lowland. 1oz
    • Glenkinchie 12yr | $15

  • Scotch

    Speyside. 1oz
    • Glenfiddich 12yr | $12
    • Cragganmore 12yr | $12
    • Glenlivet 12yr | $13
    • Tomintoul Peated | $14
    • Macallan Gold | $17
    • Glenfiddich 15yr | $18
    • Glenlivet French Oak 15yr | $20
    • Macallan Amber | $20
    • Glenfiddich 18yr | $35

  • Scotch

    Isle of Skye. 1oz
    • Talisker 10yr | $14

  • Scotch

    Islay. 1oz
    • Laphroaig 10yr | $13
    • Ardbeg 10yr | $19
    • Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10yr | $26
    • Lagavulin 16yr | $27

  • Scotch

    Blended. 1oz
    • Dewars White Label | $11
    • Famous Grouse | $11
    • Chivas Regal | $11
    • Johnnie Walker Black | $12
    • Johnnie Walker Gold | $15
    • Johnnie Walker Platinum | $25
    • Johnnie Walker Blue | $35

  • Scotch

    Irish/Welsh
    • Bushmills | $9
    • Jameson | $11
    • Tullamore D.E.W | $11

  • Scotch

    Japanese. 1oz
    • Toki | $12

  • Scotch

    Reserve Selection. 1oz
    • Macallan 30 Year Sherry Cask | $616
      Rich sherry, with orange clove, nutmeg and wood smoke PALATE: Deliciously smooth, with dried fruits, sherry, orange and wood smoke FINISH: Long and rich, with orange and spice
    • Macallan Decanter Series No.6 In Lalique | $520
      NOSE: Fragrant red apple skin, orange peel, fruit cake, vanilla and redcurrant PALATE: Silky dried fruits, almost perfumed, with dark toasty notes and some warming ginger FINISH: Figs and dark spices

  • Cognac

    1oz
    • Hennessy VS | $11
    • Hennessy VSOP | $12
    • Hennessy XO | $25
    • Hennessy 250 | $160
    • Remy Martin VSOP | $11
    • Remy Martin XO | $25
    • Courvoisier VSOP | $15
    • Fussigny Fine Champagne | $25
    • Hardy Noces de Perle | $135
    • Louis XIII | $225
    • Camus royal | $275

  • Sweet Wine

    2oz
    • Château Doisy-Vedrines, "Château Petite Vedrines", France | $15
    • Sherry Perez Barquero, "La Cañada", Pedro Ximénez | $25
    • Gehringer Brothers, Cabernet Franc, Okanagan, Canada | $25
    • Inniskillin, Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Canada | $33

  • Port

    Tawny. 2oz
    • Taylor Fladgate, 10 Year Old Tawny Port | $12
    • Taylor Fladgate, 20 Year Old Tawny Port | $17
    • Taylor Fladgate, 30 Year Old Tawny Port | $25
    • Taylor Fladgate, 40 Year Old Tawny Port | $35
    • Taylor Fladgate, Tawny Port Flight (4 x 1oz) | $45
    • Quinta do Vallado "ABF" 1888 | $325
    • Taylor Fladgate Single Harvest Port 1896 | $451

  • Lot 43 Tea Blends

    • Creamy Earl Grey
    • 1907 Orange Pekoe
    • Imperial Breakfast
    • Decaffeinated English Breakfast
    • Jasmine Gold Dragon
    • Kyushu Japan Sencha
    • Bella Coola Punch
    • Mojo Mate
    • Mojo Boost
    • Oregon Mint
    • Egyptian Chamomile
    • Revitalize

  • 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
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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
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