Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival Dining

Dining during the Festival at Banff Centre

Banff Centre's culinary team proudly offers creative and inspired cuisine, and a range of dining options, guaranteed to satisfy every need and appetite for the 2024 Festival. 

Festival 2024 dining options include:

• Vistas Dining Room: 350 seat buffet-style dining room (menus change daily)
• Maclab Bistro: Fully licensed bistro and patio. Open Daily: 8am-11am (pastries/coffee only), 11am - 11pm (full menu), Closed 1am 
• Grab and Go meals in the Festival Marketplace

Vistas Dining Room

Great for Pre-Show Lunch and Dinner! 

Plan a relaxing pre-show meal at Vistas. Enjoy the view and choose from a selection of hot entrées, fresh salad bar, a well-stocked fresh bar, delicious house-made desserts plus vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.  
Open:  7 - 9:30 am | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | 5:30 - 7:30 pm 

Find out More & View Regular Menu

SPECIAL: 
Festival Buffets - Served in Vistas
Nov. 1 - 2 | Dinner $34.50 per person
Nov. 2 - 3 | Lunch $28.50 per person
Includes coffee, tea, fruit juices and assorted desserts. (Cookies, squares, vegan squares)

Dinner: Friday, November 1
Cold: Salad of Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette or Raspberry Vinaigrette, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Hot: Butter Chicken, Vegan Chickpea Curry, Basmati Rice, Vegetable Medley

Lunch: Saturday, November 2
Cold: Salad of Mixed Greens with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing, Southwest Potato Salad
Hot: Chipotle Beef Chili with Crisp Tortillas and Lime Crema, Vegan Chili with Crisp Tortilla and Avocado Crema, Rice and Vegetables

Dinner: Saturday, November 2
Cold: Salad of Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette or Raspberry Vinaigrette
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Hot: Chicken Korma, Vegan Roasted Cauliflower and Vegetable Curry, Basmati Rice, Vegetable Medley

Lunch: Sunday, November 3
Cold: Salad of Mixed Greens with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing, Southwest Potato Salad
Hot: Choice of Penne Pasta and Orecchiette Pasta with Bolognese Sauce or Alfredo Sauce, Gluten Free Gnocchi with Sweet Peppers, Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil

Maclab Bistro

Available throughout the Festival!

Socialize with Festival guests, grab a bevy, and chat about some of your favourite films! Open until late.

Coffee/Pastry Takeout | 7 - 11 am
Dine-in | 11 am - 11 pm 
Bar | 11 am - 12:45 pm (last call)

SPECIAL: 
Taste For Adventure | Oct. 24 - Nov. 7
Experience a mountain-inspired culinary delight, customized for the Taste for Adventure celebration in Banff! 
Elk Maclab Burger | $26
Rosemary caramelized onion, lettuce, tomatoes, brie cheese, horseradish aioli, toasted brioche bun.
Includes your choice of a side of regular or sweet potato fries with spicy aioli, or a side mixed greens with your choice of dressing: grainy mustard vinaigrette, balsamic, or lemon-caper dressing
Side Caesar salad, add $3 (GF) | Substitute gluten free bun, add $3

Wild Life rosemary Country Cocktail | $18
Wild Life Gin, aquafaba, rosemary infused simple syrup.
 

Find out More & View Maclab Menu

Grab and Go

Fast Take-Out options during the Festival

Maclab Bistro - Throughout the Festival

Festival Marketplace Kiosk - Nov. 1-3
Grab a beverage and fresh food to go. Enjoy your meal at the Rab Stage or around campus during the festival!