The best dinner restaurants in Canmore are perfect for couples looking for a romantic night in the Rocky Mountains. Whether it’s contemporary Canadian cuisine, farm-to-table dining or unique dishes made from local, sustainable ingredients, you’ll find Canmore dinner restaurants that check every box for a romantic night on the town.

Key Takeaways

• Canmore is a great destination for romantic dining; its stunning natural surroundings enhance the experience. 
• TABLE Food + Drink offers contemporary dishes in an intimate setting. 
• Murietta’s Bar & Grill features Italian cuisine with beautiful views. 
• änkôr provides a sophisticated atmosphere with curated wine pairings. 
• Sauvage focuses on farm-to-table fine dining and sustainability. 
• Bridgette Bar is a lively spot ideal for creative cocktails. 

Why Spend a Romantic Date Night in Canmore?

With its stunning natural beauty and access to hiking, biking and skiing, Canmore has long been a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts. That only tells part of the story, though. For couples looking for a romantic getaway, Canmore’s dinner restaurants make it a dream date destination.

Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve or just a well-deserved night out with your partner, Canmore’s dinner restaurants offer you refined, romantic dining in a stunning setting.

5 Romantic Restaurants in Canmore for a Dreamy Dinner

The best Canmore dinner restaurants rival what you’ll find in any big city across the country and come with the added bonus of incredible views and fresh mountain air. Here are 5 of our favourite romantic restaurants in Canmore that are perfect for your next date night.

1. TABLE Food + Drink

TABLE Food + Drink puts a contemporary twist on traditional dishes. The elegantly designed restaurant offers plenty of privacy at every table, making it the perfect spot for you and your special someone to enjoy one another’s company while savouring every bite of your dishes and sipping handcrafted cocktails or a glass of wine.

The friendly, experienced servers are happy to point you to their favourite dishes and know all the ins and outs of the locally-sourced ingredients that go into every one of TABLE’s amazing dishes, and the vibe of the space carefully walks the line between relaxed and elegant.

What to Order

 TABLE Food + Drink’s dinner menu changes seasonally, and in general, you can’t go wrong. Here are a few favourites.

• Braised Beef: Melt-in-your-mouth braised boneless CAB short rib set over silky truffled celeriac purée, finished with a rich port-rosemary pan jus. Sweet balsamic onion marmalade and vibrant heirloom vegetables complete this deeply comforting, luxurious dish.
• Bison & Pappardelle: Handcrafted Canmore Pasta Co. pappardelle tossed with tender pulled bison, wild mushrooms, and sweet green peas in a velvety red-wine truffle cream. Topped with a snowfall of shaved parmesan for an earthy, indulgent pasta that’s pure alpine comfort.
• Cauliflower Steak: If you or your partner is a vegetarian, you’ll be thrilled by TABLE’s cauliflower steak, which comes grilled with caramelized onion, sunflower seed, hummus, tomato ginger marmalade and a balsamic glaze.

2. Murietta’s Bar & Grill

Located right in the heart of downtown Canmore, Murietta’s is one of Canmore’s best dinner restaurants. With breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and a focus on contemporary cuisine made with local ingredients, Murietta’s inviting atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner in Canmore.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed restaurant where the food is great, and the drinks menu is expansive, Murietta’s is one of Canmore’s best romantic restaurant options.

What to Order

Murietta’s has a number of exceptional Italian options, but we recommend the Blackened Icelandic Cod. It comes with a sweet corn puree, mushroom and spinach ragout, as well as asparagus. When it comes to fine dining in Canmore, the Icelandic Cod at Murietta’s rivals anything you’ll find in town.

3. änkôr

Open since late 2020, änkôr is one of the newer additions to Canmore’s vibrant culinary scene and provides an elevated interpretation of contemporary Canadian cuisine that will blow you and your date away. With an exposed brick interior, warm candlelight and a living wall of hanging ivy, änkôr has a distinctly romantic vibe that is perfect for date night.

Recently ranked as one of Canada’s 100 best restaurants, änkôr’s staff can provide wine recommendations that pair perfectly with whatever you order from their menu.

What to Order

The 6-course tasting menu will let you try out as much as possible from änkôr’s amazing menu, but if you and your special someone opt to pick your own dishes, the northern gold rib eye is mouth-wateringly delicious. The knowledgeable staff will help guide you through the menu, if you don’t know where to start.

4. Sauvage

When considering romantic restaurants in Canmore, Sauvage has to be on any list. Tucked away just outside downtown in a beautiful home, Sauvage specializes in farm-to-table fine dining, focusing on carefully crafted dishes and sustainability. 

The knowledgeable staff will help guide you through their amazing 5-course tasting menu, and you can pair each item with a carefully-selected wine, too.

What to Order

Again, the tasting menu is exceptional, but also consider the Alberta bison petite tender. Dining in Canmore should mean trying local options, and there might not be anything more Albertan than bison.

5. Bridgette Bar

First opened in Calgary and long established as one of the city’s best restaurants, Bridgette Bar opened a location in the Bow Valley a few years ago and has brought the same fine-dining experience to Canmore. With a cool, chic ambience, it’s one of the most romantic dinner restaurants in Canmore.

What to Order

If you’re in the mood for pizza, Bridgette Bar’s fennel salami option is truly stunning. The maple BBQ rainbow trout is exceptional, as well.

Plan a Meal to Remember in Canmore

If you’re planning on a special romantic getaway in the Canadian Rockies, staying at the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is your perfect destination. Located just a few short blocks from downtown and with easy access to the Rocky Mountains, the Coast puts you right in the middle of all the action.

We also offer a great Date Night in Canmore deal for couples, too. When you book your romantic retreat for 2 at the Coast Canmore, you’ll get a bottle of Prosecco, an assortment of sweet treats and a $75 food credit at TABLE Food + Drink so you can try out one of the best restaurants in town.

Book Your Romantic Getaway in Canmore Today

What could be more romantic than a night in the mountains and eating or drinking at one of the best Canmore dinner restaurants? The town’s amazing culinary scene means you and your loved one won’t have trouble finding somewhere to eat dinner in Canmore that will hit the spot and give you the time together you cherish. Book your romantic getaway today!

FAQ

1. What are the best restaurants in Canmore with a view?

• With the majestic Rocky Mountains surrounding Canmore, almost every restaurant in town has great views. When you’re booking a table at a Canmore dinner restaurant, you can often ask for one by a window to ensure you get a spectacular view.

2. What to do in Canmore at night?

• Whether you’re looking for live music, cocktail bars, breweries or something else, Canmore has a thriving nightlife year-round.

3. Is Canmore more expensive than Banff?

• Canmore is generally less expensive and less crowded than Banff, and it's only about 20 minutes from town and everything the national park has to offer.