Good Folk

Good Folk! I am just so glad to have discovered this place. Must try - Rib eye Bone in which is good for two- Of course the rib eye is fantastic but the side dishes perfectly complimented the steak! Came back for day 2 and tried Bison burger - cooked in perfection! Wish the truffle fries were crispier but still good. The Boar chop is also amazing! And desserts are of course amazing. We had the cheesecake and gelato! Day three we tried the breakfast and the French toast was the highlight of it all! I enjoyed it so much! My sister got the good folk breakfast and the boar chorizo sausage is very good! Overall this place is definitely one of the best places to dine in Banff! Service is excellent and great ambiance!

On our 7th night in Canada, we decided to try Good Folk, and it ended up being one of our favorite dining experiences of the trip! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was incredibly relaxed and inviting, making it the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of exploring. Our waiter was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. We started with the seared scallops and pork belly appetizer. While the flavors were amazing, the portion was much smaller than we expected. Because of that, we also ordered the burrata and hummus, which ended up being absolutely delicious and a much more generous portion. For our entrées, we chose the duck, lobster and scallop risotto, and beef tenderloin—and every single dish exceeded our expectations. Each plate was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and something we would gladly order again. For dessert, we tried the Banana cake and the Passionfruit Cheesecake. We were not super impressed by them. The banana cake was pretty dry and the cheesecake was very acidic. If you’re visiting the area and looking for a restaurant with great food, excellent service, and a cozy, laid-back atmosphere, Good Folk is definitely worth adding to your list. It was easily one of the standout meals from our Canadian vacation!

Dining at Good Folk was hands-down one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Banff! The restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, and every single dish exceeded our expectations in flavor. We started with the Alberta Beef Tenderloin Tartare was equally impressive: fresh, wonderfully seasoned, and served with delicious toasted bread. The Seared Hokkaido Scallops & Smoked Pork Belly—the scallops were perfectly seared and sweet, pairing wonderfully with the rich, savory pork belly and smooth purée. For the mains, the Wild Mushroom Risotto was rich and aromatic, with the rice cooked to a perfect al dente texture. The star of the show, however, was definitely the Alberta Prime Bone-in Coppa Beef Ribeye. It was cooked to perfection, incredibly juicy and full of flavor, making it ideal for sharing alongside the roasted veggies. Friendly service and incredible food. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Banff!

The main dish which is the Alberta Prime bone-in beef ribeye is 3/5. I find it a bit burned and lean. I prefer a more marble cut and not too overwhelming smoky flavour. The highlight of the dinner was the wild mushroom risotto. Highly recommend! The chef here did a really great job with the flavor of the risotto. The boar chop is the best meat dish tonight so we put it at 4/5. Duck breast is okay but the complementary ingredients were so delicious. The green risotto was better than the meat itself. Bison tartare was excellent, very lean, great flavour, different than a regular beef tartare, goes well with the house egg yolk sauce. 5/5 Overall, the servers are very attentive. Great ambiance. We were able to get a table without a reservation but we went at 5PM and we stayed at the Otter hotel.

Had an amazing experience at Good Folk! The food was absolutely delicious, made with fresh ingredients, and every dish was full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. Definitely one of the best meals we had in Banff. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area! 😊🏔️🍽️