Juniper Bistro
Upscale

Closed

403-763-6219

1 Juniper Way, just off Norquay Rd , Banff

Plant-rich flavours with panoramic views!

Savour vibrant, nourishing plant-rich dishes crafted with intention. Balanced with sustainably sourced proteins and served alongside iconic mountain views.

Menu Highlights
Brunch
Dinner
5-Course Tasting Experience

Brunch ($18-$33): Eggs your way, breakfast burrito, prairie berry waffle, huevos rancheros, beetroot mole chilaquiles, four kinds of eggs benedict, juniper burger, garden burger, mountain of goodness stacked salad, smoked salmon board

Dinner ($18-$149): Half roasted cauliflower with romesco sauce, artichoke & spinach ravioli, Alberta grilled steelhead trout with birch teriyaki glaze, grilled cipollini onions and morel sauce, roasted half chicken with chimichurri, asparagus with black garlic miso, ode to tomato, gooseberry brie, tzatziki dip, beetroot falafel bites, bison short rib with blistered soy beans and haskap demi-glaze, butcher’s cut AAA beef steak & more.

A Taste of the Juniper

Dinner: Savour the bold flavours of the wild with our bison tasting — a trio featuring smoked bison brisket, housemade bison sausage $ sous vide ribeye steak (14 oz)

Brunch: Indulge in brunch favourites with a local twist: our signature eggs benedict, prairie berry waffle, & a refreshing orange blossom cocktail to toast the day.

All-Day Breakfasts

Eggs Your Way ($24): Two free-range eggs any style, sausage or bacon, potato hash, tomato, seared mushroom, toast & house-made jam.

Breakfast Burrito ($22): Scrambled eggs, black beans, tomatoes, pickled red onions & spiced mint sauce, wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with potato hash, fries or green salad.

Burrito Vegano (22): Plant-based burrito featuring tofu scramble, black beans & spiced mint sauce, wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with potato hash, fries or green salad.

Chanterelle Skillet (23): A gluten-free, oven-baked Dutch-Baby pancake topped with garlic sour cream, scallions, smoked paprika butter & foraged chanterelle mushrooms.

Huevos Rancheros (23): Pan-fry tortillas, guajillo pepper sauce, two sunny side eggs, smoked cheddar, black bean puree, pico de gallo. Served with potato hash, fries or green salad.

Prairie Berry Waffle ($24): Crisp, delicate waffle with organic chèvre & mascarpone foam, topped with wild blueberry compote.

Juniper Bennies

Two free-range poached eggs on fry bread. Served with potato hash or green salad. All vegetarian options can be made vegan by replacing eggs with BC grown & made organic tofu scramble.

Mushroom & Thyme ($22): Vegan nettle bechamel sauce

Blanched Asparagus ($22): Signature hollandaise

Smoked Carrot & Spinach ($22): Signature hollandaise

Smoked Salmon ($24): Signature hollandaise

Braised Alberta Bison Short Rib ($28): Haskap demi-glace, signature hollandaise

Signature Lunches

Saskatoon Salad ($17): Crisp romaine lettuce drizzled with a Saskatoon vinaigrette, tahini sauce, wild rice puffs & endives

Beetroot Chilaquiles ($23): Corn chips, spicy beetroot and morita pepper mole, black bean purée, sour cream and cheese, and pico de gallo.

Chilaquiles Veganos ($23): Corn chips, spicy beetroot and morita pepper mole, black bean purée, tahini sauce, organic tofu & pico de gallo.

Smoked Salmon Board ($25): House-smoked salmon with toasted rye sourdough, organic chèvre, green soybeans, capers & house pickles.

Fire & Flame Burger ($27): Flame-grilled Alberta brisket, sirloin & rump beef patty, Swiss cheese, house pickles, heirloom tomato, butter lettuce & chipotle aioli. Served with potato hash, fries or green salad.

Earth & Ember Burger ($25): Chickpea & beetroot falafel, mint sauce, house pickled jalapeño, roasted bell peppers, tomato, red onions, butter lettuce & vegan chipotle aioli. Served on a vegan brioche with potato hash, fries or green salad.

Desserts

Pistachio Layer Cake ($18): Red fife sponge, wild rose syrup, cream cheese frosting

Seasonal Sorbet ($15)

Brunch Cocktail Highlights

Orange Blossom ($15): Made with organic, cold pressed orange juice, this refreshing cocktail offers a perfect balance of citrus & floral notes. Wild Life Distillery Gin, Organic Orange Juice, Grenadine, Lemon Juice

Espresso Martini ($18): Espresso, Local Vodka, Kahlua, Grand Marnier

Blueberry Basil Fizz ($20): Wild Life Distillery Barrel-Aged Gin, House-made Blueberry Basil Syrup, Lemon, Soda

The Classic Mimosa ($15): Sparkling Wine & Your Choice of Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit or Cranberry Juice

Rhubarb Hibiscus Mimosa ($18): Sparkling Wine, Wild Life Distillery Rhubarb Gin, Soda, Hibiscus Syrup

Dinner

First Steps
Begin your journey or graze with a cocktail

Plant-Based Discovery Sampler ($24): Selection of seasonal vegan nibbles

Regional Artisan Charcuterie Board ($24): Selection of fine cured meats, artisan cheese & accoutrements

King Oyster Mushroom ‘Scallops’ ($24): Cremini purée, porcini dust, black garlic oil, toasted brioche

Cast Iron Brie ($25): Dark cherry compote, toasted walnuts, sourdough

Herbal Gin-infused Clams ($29): Confit fennel, compound fennel butter, Wild Life Distillery botanical gin, chili crisp

Daily Soup ($14): Daily creation, ask your server for details

Foothills
Plates to pair & share

Salad ($17): Deepwater Farms arugula, fennel, pear, citrus vinaigrette, roasted candied nuts

Roasted Beet Salad ($14): Golden & red beets, organic baby kale with beet powder, toasted hazelnut, spicy oil

Glazed Carrots ($18): Smoked honey, pumpkin seeds, pea shoots

Brussels Sprouts ($18): Birch syrup, toasted sunflower seeds

Fingerling Roast Potatoes ($12): Pureed leek, preserved cattail hearts, espelette

Smashed & Whipped Potatoes ($14): Russet potatoes, heavy cream, truffle oil

Summits
The high point of your meal

Roasted Squash ‘Steak’ ($30)

Organic King Salmon Roulade ($42): Lemon veloute, fennel cream

Free Range Roasted Half Chicken ($38): On the bone with prairie chimichurri

Seared Duck Breast ($44): Elderberry wine reduction, roasted red cabbage

Celery Root Rose ($33): Braised celery root, quince gel. quince sauce, dates gel, parsnip purée

Daily Butcher’s Cut: See your server for details & pricing

A tasting adventure inspired by seasonality, regional ingredients & shared moments.

Tasting Experience $55

Curated Pairing $35 per person, excluding tax & gratuity

Flames & Foraging

Flames & Foraging Grilled shishitos, white wine glaze, pine nut powder – smoky, nutty, with a hint of heat. One in ten carries a surprise.

Sunset Haze: Wildlife Wheat Whiskey, Mezcal, Salted Corn Syrup, Lemon, Oat Milk (1.25oz)

A Crisp Beginning

A Crisp Beginning Potato pavé crisps, spicy aioli, Saskatoon dust – crunchy, bold & rooted in the land.

The Essence of the Wild

The Essence of the Wild: Douglas fir tea, agave-cardamom syrup – pure forest in a cup (palette cleanser & digestive).

Rooted & Elevated

Choose one of the below dishes

Grilled Leek Medallion: With stuffed mushroom pâté, toasted walnuts, grilled king oyster mushroom & dressed with an herb green sauce.

Hester Creek Pinot Gris: Bright acidity, stone fruit, and citrus (3 oz)

Braised Bison Short Rib: With a haskap demi-glace & rutabaga foam

Burrowing Owl Syrah: Bold and smoky with dark fruit, pepper & spice (3 oz)

A Sweet Farewell

A Sweet Farewell: Crispy sunchoke with vanilla sorbet – unexpected, nostalgic, the Rockies in a bite.

Inniskillin Niagara Riesling Icewine: elegant, tropical notes with refreshing acidity & layers of lemon & lime (1 oz)

Noteworthy

Panoramic ViewsJust minutes from downtown yet far from the hustle and bustle, this spacious patio voted “Best in the Bow Valley” offers a unique viewpoint overlooking Banff.
Free ParkingGetting here is easy: the Juniper is just five minutes from town. You’ll find plenty of free parking here, as well as a complimentary EV charging station.
Private EventsFrom birthday celebrations to elopements, guests love our bright spaces, wonderful staff, and personalised approach. Call us to book your private event!

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