JASPER DINING GUIDE 2016/17

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JasperDining.com | 3 Becker’s Restaurant

Icefields Parkway, 5 km south of Jasper 780.852.3535 | beckerschalets.com May-mid October 8-11 am and 5:30-9 pm

In a country setting 10 minutes from downtown Jasper is a rustic restaurant where chef Kami Cochrane showcases colourful meals (including vegan specialties) from fresh local ingredients. Everything is made from scratch; culinary expertise is reflected in every dish. The creative desserts are visually stunning. ATMOSPHERE The warm oak and fir décor with big stone fireplace is distinctly Canad­ian. While the cuisine is gourmet, the inviting atmosphere is ‘casually elegant’. Window- side tables provide majestic Kerkeslin and Hardisty mountain views. After eating, stroll Athabasca­ River paths or relax in Adirondack chairs by the roaring river.

DINNER (Mains $18 to $40) • First Courses: brie with prosciutto and spinach in puff pastry; house-smoked wild BC sockeye salmon; eggplant and mint bruschetta; charcuterie platter; crab cakes with yuzu aioli; vegetable spring rolls with ginger misu sauce • Friturra Mista: tiger prawns, diver scallops and calamari tossed in semolina and perfectly deep fried with a yogurt and cilantro aioli for dipping • Salads: roasted and pickled beet and avocado (goat cheese, blood orange vinaigrette); Caesar (crispy boar prosciutto, grana padano); Greek • Thin Crust Pizzas (10"): margherita; calabrese; capricciosa; smoked salmon • Wild Mushroom Lasagna: fresh pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach, arugula • Agedashi Tofu and Eggplant: lightly fried, rice noodles, vegetables and broth • Zucchini Spaghetti: carrots, kale pesto, cherry tomatoes and peppers • Bison Tagliatelle: grilled bison steak, tagliatelle pasta with garlic, shallots, white wine and butter sauce finished with shaved truffle and grana Padano • Fresh Pacific Halibut: ginger-miso vinaigrette and cous cous pilaf • Fresh Grilled BC Salmon: cherry tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette and rice • Alberta Free Range Brick-Grilled Half Chicken: warm potato boar bacon salad FINE CANADIAN • Canadian AAA Beef Tenderloin: roasted cipollini onions, cabernet demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables; add a lobster tail • Alberta Lamb Sirloin: fresh mint and panko crust, mint jelly and herb spaetzle • Elk Striploin: cabernet demi, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables • Desserts: chef’s signature milk chocolate hazelnut crème brulée; chocolate peanut butter pie; coconut crème brulée; cheesecake of the day

DRINKS • Wines: $23 to $310, 28 choices; $9 to $15 by the glass, 11 choices • Park Distillery (Banff) feature cocktails; The Grizzly Paw (Canmore) beer

Scan for reviews 4 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Sawridge Inn

76 Connaught Drive 780.852.5111 | sawridgejasper.com Breakfast 7-10:30 am, to 11 am Sat-Sun Dinner 5:30-9:30 pm, daily in summer Wed-Sat 5-9 pm in winter; closed Mon-Tues

Award-winning Walter’s Dining Room is named after Sawridge Inn and Con- ference Centre founder Chief Walter Twinn of the Sawridge First Nation. The atrium has lots of greenery and a three-storey cedar clad fireplace. A diverse menu reflects western Canada and its Native heritage. Dishes include fish, meat and game accompanied by organic produce from farms within 100 kms of Jasper. ATMOSPHERE Dinner at Walter’s is a leisurely affair. For more casual dining try Hearthstone Lounge with rock fireplace and hand built log furniture, or Champs Sports Lounge with TVs, pool tables and dart board. The function rooms host up to 300 people.

BREAKFAST ($10 to $18) • Generous Value-Priced Breakfast Buffet: a daily Jasper tradition • Buttermilk Pancakes; French Toast; Eggs Benny; Breakfast Wrap; Skillets • Omelettes: cheese; ham and cheese; peppers, mushrooms, chives and cheese; smoked salmon, brie and tarragon • Tekarra Sunrise: two eggs (any style), choice of meat, fried potatoes, toast

DINNER (Mains $25 to $42) • Starters: Cree style pea soup with slow cooked pork; Caesar salad with warm smoked bacon; bison carpaccio (blue cheese, smoked almonds); creations salad (kale, beets, goat cheese, corn fritters) • Appetizers: heirloom tomato salad; seared scallops (cauliflower popcorn purée, chorizo jam); hot smoked salmon (pastrami spice, toasted sourdough) • Applewood Smoked Short Ribs: caramelized onion, potato and bacon salad • Pistachio Crusted Salmon: roasted beets, baby kale, charred carrot sauce • Chicken: wild mushroom dusted chicken breast, Shiraz jus • Lamb: slow cooked shank, roasted poblano, lemon gremolata, rosemary jus • Seafood Spaghetti: prawns, clams, salmon, semolina pasta, herb pesto • Bison: 6-oz bison flat iron, wild mushrooms, shallots, baby potatoes, fig jam • 10-oz Beef Rib Eye: Yukon Gold potatoes, vegetables, red wine sauce • Lounge Menus (mains $15-$42): wings (four flavours); beef patty sliders; tacos; all day breakfast skillet; grilled chicken BLT; smoked salmon bagel; smoked beef dip; AAA striploin or rib eye steak; fish and chips; spaghetti and meatballs

DRINKS • Wines: $33 to $86, 100+ choices; $8 by the glass, seven choices FINE CANADIAN • Cocktails; spirits; local, Canadian and import draught and bottled beer

Scan for reviews and information jasperdining.com | 5 Tekarra Restaurant

Tekarra Lodge, Hwy 93A, 2 km S of town 780.852.4624 | tekarrarestaurant.ca Tekarra Restaurant Mid May-early October; breakfast 8-11 am; dinner from 5 pm; reserve to 9:30 pm

For over 60 years, Tekarra Restaurant has pleased locals, visitors and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and John Travolta. The culinary team delivers regional Canadian specialties with interesting twists and upscale presentations. The focus is on quality comfort food from fresh, local ingredients like Alberta bison, wild boar, free range chicken and Arctic char. Appetizers like baked brie and the charcuterie platter are great for sharing. Functions are accommodated. ATMOSPHERE This unpretentious cabin in the woods is surrounded by towering pines. An out- side path leads to the scenic Athabasca River. While dining, use crayons to draw on the paper tablecloths; it’s a Tekarra tradition!

BREAKFAST BUFFET ($16.50) • Eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, pancakes, fresh fruits, baked goods and juice

DINNER (Mains $23 to $37; patio features 5 to 6 pm) • Small and Shared Plates: deviled eggs with bacon jam; bison and wild boar meatballs; smoked trout sushi roll; duck and mushroom tart; elk carpaccio; Brussels sprouts; baked brie; smoked steelhead trout with horseradish aioli • Artisan Cheese Board: brie, applewood smoked cheddar, goat cheese, house- made pickles, candied red onion, Saskatoon berry jam and pear purée, baguette • Charcuterie: chorizo sausage, proscuitto, Genoa salami, housemade pickles, dried cherry chutney, maple bourbon mustard and sliced baguette • Small Salads: goat cheese and beet; lodge salad (greens, apple vinaigrette) • Bison Short Ribs: Saskatoon berries, braised black strap molasses, herb tomato sauce, baby red potatoes and vegetables • AAA 6-oz Beef Tenderloin: caramelized pearl onions, mashed potatoes, asparagus and red wine infused gravy (add jumbo prawns, mushrooms) FINE CANADIAN • Quinoa Risotto: mushrooms, cranberries, squash, onions, pea shoots • Wild Boar Belly: pan seared; served with apples, molasses and grape tomatoes • Grilled Arctic Char with Quinoa; Banana Crusted Free Run Chicken • Desserts: apple poutine pie; Sortilège (maple syrup liquor and whisky) over vanilla ice cream; lemon curd; chocolate tart; caramelized banana croissant • Children’s Menu ($10-$13): chicken and potatoes, chicken fingers, spaghetti

DRINKS • Wines: $42 to $98, 30 choices; $12 to $15 by the glass, 10 choices • Creative cocktails (2-oz); mocktails; Alberta and BC craft beer and soda

Scan for reviews 6 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Scan for reviews and information Earls in the Rockies • • SPECIALS • • DRINKS • • • • • • • • LUNCH &DINNER(Mains$13.50 to$40) • BRUNCH restaurant hasabustlingatmosphere, butintimate seatingareas are available. lounge hasaninviting bar andbigscreen TVs thatshow sportsevents. This Jasper plement themoderndécor, with openkitchen and wood-burning oven. Earls Second floor mountain views from huge windows anda wrap-around patiocom- ATMOSPHERE etables are used. The menufeatures many gluten-aware and vegetarian items. taste andbudget.Breads anddessertsare baked in-house;fresh seasonal veg North America. Itseclectic menuof internationally inspired fare satisfiesevery Earls isa Western Canadianbasedfranchise thatisnow popular throughout $3; Fri signature cocktails $2 off; Sat2-oz mojitos $8;SunCaesars$4.50 feature wines half price, wings $6.50(3pmto close); Thurs Red Racer sleeves Daily Specials:MonCoronas andselect cocktails $5; Tues Rhinosleeves $3; Wed (both includethree appetizer specialsandalldaily specials) Happy Hour 3to 6pminthelounge; Reverse Happy Hour 9pmto midnight Draught beersandcider ontap;signature cocktails Wines $37to $89, 28choices; $8to $12.75by the6-oz glass,12choices RWA): 6-and8-oz top sirloin; 10-oz New York striploin; 16-oz boneless ribeye Steaks (allsteaks Certified Humaneandfree of hormones andantibiotics; Main Plates: Cajunchicken; BBQribs;Lois Lake salmon;fishandchips chicken curry;fettuccini Alfredo; Mediterranean linguini;bibimbap Noodles andRice Bowls: Hunankungpao(choose your level of spice); jeera tacos; bigger better burgers; royale with cheeseburger Sandwiches: Cajunchicken cheddar;chicken, brieandfig;chipotle chicken Pizzas: thincrustItalia(Genoa salami,ham,chorizo) or margherita Salads: field greens; Caesar;SantaFe chicken; warm blackkale salad Soups: Earls’ wings; warm spinachandthree cheesedip; yam or garlicfries with aioli ribs; chilichicken and wontons; chicken tenders with fries;Korean hotor hot Starters: prawn andmangodynamite roll; Siciliancalamari; Leroy’ Sweet Benny; Chorizo andMushroom Hash;Fried Egg Sandwich; French Toast Upstairs, 600Patricia Street ($12.50 famous New Englandstyle clamchowder; daily feature soup 780.852.2393 |earls.ca Brunch 11am-2pm to $14.50) 11 am-1am jasperdining.com |7 s crispy ’ -

CANADIAN Emerald Lounge & Patio

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Old Lodge Rd | 780.852.6091 fairmont.com/jasper/dining 11:30 am-1 am; patio to midnight

Located off the lobby at the historic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Emerald Lounge features Alberta meats, burgers and sandwiches, seasonal salads and shareable snacks. Many selections reflect the Fairmont’s commitment to organic produce from nearby Twin Meadows Farm, and the lodge‘s own roof top honey bee hives. This is a gracious venue to enjoy a classic cocktail or locally brewed beer. Families are welcome, and children can order from their own menu. ATMOSPHERE Emerald Lounge has an enormous centre-of-the-room rock fireplace, incredible Lac Beauvert and Whistlers Mountain views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and rustic soft chairs and couches. There is a handsome bar with counter seats, and a balcony patio that overlooks the lake. The distinctive atmosphere evokes a sense of relaxation and charming mountain elegance.

LUNCH & DINNER (Mains $20 to $45) • Daily Housemade Soup: chef‘s creation inspired by Twin Meadows Organics Farm • Snacks: trio of dips (garlic hummus, dill and smoked paprika, bruschetta); tortilla chips and salsa (add guacamole); house fried kettle chips and caramelized onion dip; togarashi crusted albacore tuna tataki; Nova Scotia smoked salmon • Salads (add chicken, shrimp or salmon): Caesar; beans and greens (kale, aru- gula, five beans, carrot, avocado, tomatoes, herb and citrus vinaigrette); Cap- rese; spinach (artichokes, tomatoes, goat cheese, fig and balsamic vinaigrette) • Burgers: Alberta beef (smoked cheddar); bison (Swiss cheese, smoked tomato aioli); quinoa (charred tomato, poblano pepper salsa, roasted garlic aioli) • Sandwiches: Atlantic lobster ciabatta (chives, mayonnaise); grilled chicken clubhouse (chipotle aioli); beef gyro (tomato jam, onion, tzatziki, grilled pita) • Rack of Ribs (half or full): grilled Alberta pork, black cherry bourbon BBQ sauce • Atlantic Salmon: grilled with sun dried tomato and basil aioli • House Smoked Chicken: sweet paprika chili rub, roof top honey, ginger glaze • Steaks: 6-oz beef tenderloin (chimichurri sauce); 10-oz ribeye (guasacaca sauce) CANADIAN • Desserts: Rocky Mountain ice cream sundae; key lime mojito tart; butterscotch crème brûlée; chocolate ice cream sandwich; lemon burst cheesecake • Other Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Restaurants (some seasonal): ORSO Trattoria, Moose’s Nook, Oka Sushi, Thompson’s Terrace and Fitzhugh’s to Go

DRINKS • Wines: $60 to $165, $15 to $40 by the glass; 8 choices (expanded list available) • Draft beer from Jasper Brewing Co. and The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co. (Canmore)

Scan for reviews 8 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Scan for reviews and information Evil Dave’s Grill 780.852.3323 |evildavesgrill.com • SPECIALS • • DRINKS • • • • • • • • • • • • DINNER features astone tiled fireplace and wall art. Evil Dave‘s has an upbeat,newly redesigned interior. The diningroom ATMOSPHERE free and vegetarian optionsdemonstrate thechef'sculinary creativity. flavourful andhealthy; specialsare prepared from seasonalingredients. Gluten- and chef Jose Pantoja andhisteam create “wicked food”. Generous offerings are Owners Mike andCyndi Day showcase aglobally inspired, locally sourced menu, themed menu(sinfulstarters, evil entrées, deadly dessertsandmagicelixirs). Evil Dave’s hasaloyal following. Patrons appreciate theeclectic ‘evil’ Family Style Meal:three courses, feeds two adults andtwo kids,$88 Unique ‘magicelixirs’ cocktails andmartinis,$10to $14; local draft beer Wines $42to $89, 19choices; $8to $17by theglass;$15corkage brownie; star gazer (Sortilège over vanilla ice cream) Deadly Desserts: wicked cheesecake; sinfulsundae;gluten-free baby shards, sweet curry aioli,served over abedof jasminerice with vegetables Hell’s Chicken: thighsinaCaribbean-style marinade,friedsweet potato rice with asweet andspicy sauce Kung Fu Shrimp:four jumboprawns with stir-fried vegetables andjasmine Typhoon Noodles: stir fried vegetables with chicken thighsor jumboprawns El Diablo: marinated chicken, chipotle sauce, corn, guacamole Malicious Salmon:blackened filet, curry aioli,jasminerice, seasonal veggies Fiendish Falafel: goatcheesestuffed falafel, green onionaioli,pitabread, rice potatoes, vegetables, friedmushrooms, gravy, friedpotato curls Malevolent Meatloaf: Alberta bisonand wild boar bacon meatloaf, mashed wine garlicdemi;addgoatcheeseor grilled jumboshrimp Diabolical Tenderloin: AAA Alberta beef, mashedpotatoes, pico degallo, red chickpeas with citrus vinaigrette dressing Evil Diva: Tuscan greens, sliced red pepper, grated carrot, red onionand pear puree with red currant sauce andbalsamicreduction Beautiful Briefor Two: wheel of almond crusted Danishbriecheese,chilled shrimp; AAA tenderloin bulgogi beef onagreen onioncake Sinful Starters: cowboy sushi(grilled beef tenderloin roll); lusciouslollipop Sunday-Thursday 5-10pm Friday-Saturday 4-10pm (Mains $23to$37) 622 Patricia Street

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CANADIAN Fiddle River Restaurant

Upstairs, 620 Connaught Drive 780.852.3032 | fiddleriverrestaurant.com Dinner from 5 pm

Fiddle River is one of Jasper‘s top 10 restaurants according to TripAdvisor. Menu items and daily specials (posted on the chalkboard) feature artful, made-from- scratch dishes that use fresh seasonal ingredients such as BC fish, Alberta beef and game. The international wine list includes interesting Canadian vintages. ATMOSPHERE The pine decor offers cozy Rocky Mountain ambience. Window-side tables and the garden patio deliver patrons superb mountain and historic train station views from the restaurant’s second floor location. Long-serving staff provide guests with a high level of service and sound advice on local attractions, trails and activities.

DINNER (Mains $25 to $43) • Soups: New England-style smoked seafood chowder; daily chef’s inspiration • Earl Grey Smoked Candied Salmon: hickory potato cake, horseradish cream • Crispy Coconut Prawns: pineapple curry dip, vegetable slaw • Newfie Cod Cakes: pork scrunchions, chipotle mayo drizzle • Fiddler’s Fish Pot: salmon, halibut, prawns, mussels, clams; tomato broth • Alaskan King Crab or Lobster and Shrimp: with drawn butter • Fresh Baked Atlantic Salmon: oat and almond crust, maple tarragon butter • Phyllo Wrapped Arctic Char: spinach and goat cheese, cucumber, dill tzatziki • Roasted Mushroom Ravioli: salsa, nuts, Parmesan, balsamic pesto drizzle • Vienna Pork Loin Schnitzel: paprika potato salad, greens, vegetables • Canadian Ranch Elk Striploin: rosemary, dijon, horseradish wine reduction • Elk and Buffalo Meatloaf: blueberry cornbread, gooseberry demi-glace • Fresh Halibut Filet: basil-pesto drizzle • Slowly Braised Elk Stroganoff: caramelized onions, smoked paprika and cognac demi-glace; finished with dill pickles and chive sour cream • Cherry Bomb Lamb Rack: oven roasted full rack, sweet cherry, fresh mint glaze

CANADIAN • Fettucine Prawns and Scallops: smoked bacon, wild forest mushroom • Desserts: maple pecan cheesecake; Baileys ice cream pie; crème brûlée

DRINKS • Wines: $33 to $110, 50 choices; $8 by the glass, ten choices; $18 corkage • Daily martini specials

SPECIALS • Three-course dinner, $35 (winter only)

Scan for reviews 10 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Scan for reviews and information The Inn Grill • • DRINKS • • • • • • • • • • DINNER • BREAKFAST BUFFET Jasper attraction videos. The banquetroom hostsmeetingsandfunctions. tures boothsandhightables, andbigHDscreens thatshow sports,skimovies and or thebeautifulflower-filled garden patio with outdoor heaters. The lounge fea- Choose thefamily-friendly atriumdiningroom with comfy boothsandafireplace, ATMOSPHERE rites. Located two blocks off themainstreet, thisrestaurant is worth seekingout. innovative andaffordable made-from-scratch Canadiancuisineandpubfavou- Inn Grill.Itispopular with locals (and visitors intheknow) who appreciate the In thecourtyard of theBest Western Jasper Innisthecasual andcontemporary 780.852.3232 |bestwesternjasperinn.com Exotic cocktails onthegarden terrace (summer);many craft beers Wines $38to $50,12choices, by theglass$9to $12;reserve listavailable crème brulée; ice cream sliders Desserts: signature blackbottom pie;peachesandcream bread pudding; Bacon Wrapped BisonMeatloaf; BBQRibs(JackDaniel’s honey BBQsauce) or New York with ale peppercorn sauce ‘ Chicken Cordon Blue:stuffed with proscuitto hamandSwiss cheese Pistachio CrustSalmon(lemon dillcaper butter); Fish‘ (vegan); Butter Chicken; Lobster Mac‘ Mongolian Stir Fry (addbeef, chicken or prawns); Curry Lentil Ratatouille vore‘s delight;burrito; Italiansupreme Pizzas with Cheese-Stuffed Crust:thepatch (vegetarian); buffalo wing; carni - made BBQsauce); Spanakopita Portobello Burger (spinach,hummus,feta) rings); Balboa(shaved primerib,peppers,mushrooms, Jack cheese,house- jalapeño Jack, beer BBQsauce); Pulled Pork (apple purée, coleslaw, onion Nasty HabitBurger (housemadepatty, peppered bacon, sundriedtomatoes, chef’ Salads: crunchy chicken taco; steak andgreens; Caesar (pancetta bacon); Cajun crab andcorn fritters; taco pollo; housemadecharcuterie Appetizers: mezze dips(olive tapenade,hummus,tzatziki,babaghanoush); breads, raspberry coulis, waffles, French toast, bacon andeggs,cereals Baked on-site muffins,houseroasted granola, yogurt andfresh fruit,artisan Triple A’ Dinner 5-10pm;breakfast 6:30-11am, s power salad;fresh garden greens (pecans, feta, homemaderanch) Courtyard, BestWestern JasperInn winter7-10am,to11amweekends Geikie Streetat BonhommeStreet Steaks: ribeye with forest mushroom andpearloniondemi-glace (Mains $15to$34) n’ Cheese(crispy pancetta)

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CANADIAN Lou Lou’s Pizzeria

407 Patricia Street 780.852.3373 | loulous.ca 9 am-midnight; July-August from 8 am

With innovative egg dishes to 2 pm, handmade thick-crust pizzas, vegetarian dishes, unique poutines, housemade burgers and espresso bar drinks, Lou Lou’s order-at-the-counter menu appeals to everyone. Free delivery is offered 4 pm to midnight in town (and outside of Jasper with a minimum $15 order). ATMOSPHERE This contemporary Jasper restaurant has booths with slat bench seats, and a granite and blue mosaic bar with retro diner stools. Wide screen TVs play sports. Chefs prepare meals and toss pizza dough in the open kitchen. Garage style doors that connect the dining area with west-facing patio open on nice days.

BREAKFAST ($7 to $12) • Eggs Benny; Skillets; Egg Sandwiches; Omelettes; Waffles; Pancakes; Bagels • Breakfast Club: bacon, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes; with roasted potatoes • Kilimanjaro Parfait: fruit, creamy yogurt, crunchy granola

LUNCH & DINNER (Mains $15 to $42) • Appetizers: spring rolls (veggie or pork); pita with tzatziki; deep-fried pickles; onion rings; wings; garlic toast; salads (Caesar, Greek, house or roast veggie) • Housemade Burgers; Chicken Fingers; Donair (chicken or beef); Fish and Chips; Spaghetti; Lasagna (with garlic toast) • Poutine (fries with gravy and choice of toppings): meat sauce, beef and onion, Italian sausage, bacon, chicken, donair, three cheese, cheese curds, mozza • Sandwiches: crispy chicken; Lou Lou’s (beef, portobello mushroom, cheese); portobello mushroom; grilled cheese; BLT with cheddar; chicken clubhouse • Shanghai or Egg Noodles: spicy pork, chicken or veggie options • Pizzas: Hawaiian; veggie; three cheese; pepperoni (add bacon and mush- rooms); beef and onion; barbecue chicken; spinach and feta; meatlover’s (pepperoni, bacon, sausage, ham); all dressed (pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers); Mexican (salsa, ground beef, onion, jalapeños, banana peppers,

CANADIAN cheddar); Greek; California (spinach, feta, black olives, sun dried tomatoes)

DRINKS • Wines $6 by the glass, two choices; two beers on tap; domestic bottled beer

SPECIALS (Take-out only) • Dinner for Two: 10" two-topping pizza; poutine, wings or salad, $22 • Family Pack: two 12" two-topping pizzas; wings, salad; two-litre pop, $49 • Combo Special: 12" two-topping pizza; wings, poutine; two-litre pop, $37

Scan for reviews 12 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Scan for reviews and information O’Shea’s Restaurant • SPECIALS • • DRINKS • • • • • • • • • LUNCH &DINNER(Mains$16to$34) • • BREAKFAST rant hasahugestone fireplace, Jasper’s only VLTs andsportsonhugeLED TVs. high table andcounter seating, while O’Shea’s Lounge adjacent to therestau- and framed photos of historic Jasper. The cappuccino bar attheentrance offers comfy boothsand window-side tables, antiques,old fashioned street lamps This Old World-style restaurant insideoneof Jasper’s vintage hotels features ATMOSPHERE fresh pastaismadedaily andsauces are housemadefrom scratch. fresh seafood andother quality ingredients. At thislocals’ Canadian cuisine(with someinternational twists)from Certified Angus Beef, For over 20 years, O’ Daily lunchspecialsanddinner features; daily lounge happy hour 4to 7pm Eight draught beersontap(thecoldest intown, from sub-zero taps) Wines: $20to $40,15choices; $5.25to $5.75by theglass,sixchoices Spaghetti Carbonara: bacon, onion,garlic,cream, eggandasiagocheese rooms andgreen onion with fresh basilpesto, asiagoandfeta cheese Mediterranean Chicken Penne: grilled chicken, sundriedtomatoes, mush- oil andcitrusteriyaki, served with jasminerice Vegetarian, Chicken or Prawn Stirfry: stir-fried with fresh vegetables, sesame Danish BackRibs;Frenched Pork Chops(housemadechipotle BBQsauce) Beef New York striploin Steaks: charbroiled AAA Alberta beef tenderloin; charbroiled Certified Angus Fresh Prime Rib:Friday andSaturday in winter and garlictoast; Montreal smoked meat,triple decker turkey clubhouse Sandwiches: 9-oz Certified Angus Beef sirloin steak with sautéed mushrooms Burgers: buffalo; turkey; chicken; Atha-B (Certified Angus Beef) (a mealinitself);spinachandstrawberry; Greek Salads: Caesar (homemadedressing, addchicken or salmon);chef’s salad Three-Egg Omelettes; Eggs Benedict;Belgian Waffles choice of 12ingredients Breakfast Skillets: layers of eggs,hash­ 780.852.3388 |athabascahotel.com Athabasca Hotel,510Patricia Street Daily 7am-11pm;winterto10pm to 2pmweekends andholidays ($7 Breakfast to11:30amMon-Fri; to $15) Shea’ s hasoffered generous portionsof traditional browns, cheddar cheese with your

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CANADIAN Olive Bistro & Lounge

Pyramid Lake Rd between Connaught Dr & Patricia St | 780.852.5222 | olivebistro.ca July-Sept: patio and lounge from 3 pm for happy hour; dining room from 5 pm for dinner Oct-June: from 5 pm

Located in a tranquil spot off Jasper’s main street, this restaurant is owned by husband and wife team Stephanie Kalamoutsos and Darryl Huculak. Darryl is an accomplished chef; his contemporary Canadian cuisine with Mediterranean twists (including vegan and gluten-free options) relies on regional produce, BC seafood, and Alberta beef and game. All selections are homemade, including soups, dressings, sauces, daily baked breads and desserts. ATMOSPHERE Patrons enjoy views of Pyramid Mountain and Roche Bonhomme through the Olive Bistro’s atrium windows and from its heated patio (with fire pit table). The softly lit lounge offers hand crafted cocktails and small plates for sharing. ENTERTAINMENT Live music nights are posted on Facebook. Event bookings are welcomed.

DINNER (Mains $14 to $28) • Tapas: olives and almonds; artisan cheese and charcuterie plates; crispy kalamari; grilled lamb rack with honey roasted leeks and almonds; white truffle scallops; moules et frites; roasted tomato bruschetta; coconut prawns; wild mushroom canapés; crispy chicken wings; truffle poutine; Basque style nachos; halloumi, fig and caramelized onion saganaki; Gruyère and cauliflower dip; olive tapenade; roasted red pepper cheese dip • Soups: baked French onion; daily housemade creation • Salads: Greek; sunflower Caesar; honey raspberry chicken; arugula and apple • Pasta: Spanish buffalo lasagne; wild mushroom ravioli; seafood linguini • Vegan Options: coconut curry bowl; chef’s daily vegan ‘dragonplate’ • Roasted Vegetable Strudel; Chicken Souvlaki; Oat Crusted Maple Salmon • AAA Beef Butcher’s Cut Steak of the Night; Slow Braised Organic Lamb Shanks; Maple Whisky BBQ Ribs • Dessert: housemade chocolate truffles; glazed almond brownie (berry coulis)

CANADIAN • Kids’ Meals ($9): spaghetti and meatballs, healthy bite, pizza

DRINKS • Wines (including Canadian selections): $32 to $85, 35 choices; $8 to $12 by the glass, 13 choices • Hand crafted cocktails; local craft beers and ciders; artisan spirits

SPECIALS • Happy Hour 3 to 5 pm; Martini Monday and Wine Wednesday (15% off)

Scan for reviews 14 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Scan for reviews and information • • SPECIALS • DRINKS • • • • • • DINNER • • • • LUNCH (Mains • BREAKFAST granite counters, andacoffee café counter with baked treats to goor eat-in. floors, acustom built open-to-view wine cellar, wine bar with smallplates and The diningroom features theoriginaltwo-sided rock fireplace andhardwood ATMOSPHERE farm andtable. Steaks are cuton-site; sauces anddessertsare housemade. fish andlocal produce. Chef Jean Louis’ goalisto shorten thedistance between restaurant boasts‘from scratch’ preparations of Alberta beef and wild game,fresh George’s hasmaintaineddedication to regional Canadiancuisine. This Jasper Offering atrueCanadiandiningexperience since 1925,casually elegant Papa Papa George’s Restaurant Three-Course Specialfor $30(winter only) Friday NightPrimeRib,$28;daily breakfast, andsoupsandwichspecials Wines: $20to $120,60choices; $8to $12by theglass,eightchoices mushroom ravioli; spicy chickpeacurry; biggamecannelloni Pasta andRice: elkstroganoff; braised rabbit legs; chicken curry;panseared (housemade coleslaw); CaribbeanCoconut Fish(lingcod insweet citrusbroth) Ruby Trout Filet (herbbutter, almondpesto); BritishStyle FishandChips sauce); BigGameElk&BisonMeatloaf (wild mushrooms, red wine demi-glace) Wild Boar Chop(forest mushroom blueberry sauce); Ribs(housemadeBBQ Elk Striploin (peppercorn and whiskey sauce); Alberta Beef Ribeye Steak Appetizers: mussels;Moroccan lambstrudel;albacore tunamartini;meatballs To Start: daily soups;duckconfit salad;lobster, prawn and mangosalad Late RisersBreakfast (friedeggs,bacon, toast andFrench fries) veggie); Sandwiches(Reuben, goudaturkey club,steak sandwich, veggie) Burgers (biggame,Canadian,blackened Arctic char, crispy panko chicken, Fish andChips;Shepherd’s Pie;BisonChili;Lobster MacandCheese chicken Cobb salad with wild boar bacon; seared tunakahuna Soups andSalads:chef‘s daily soupcreation; baked French onionsoup; Toast; Wraps (15ingredient choices); CanadianBacon andEggs Special Granola-Yogurt-Fruit Sundae;Papa Skillet; Eggs Benedict;Stuffed French 780.852.2260 |papageorgesjasper.com Lunch 11:30am-2pm;Dinner5-10pm (Mains $18to$35) ($8.50 $11 Breakfast 7am-11:30am 404 ConnaughtDrive to $16) to $14)

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CANADIAN A&W Restaurant

640 Connaught Drive 780.852.4004 | aw.ca 6:30 am-9 pm ®

This popular, locally owned and operated franchise is one of 850 A&W restaurants across Canada. Patrons choose from a large selection of beef and chicken burgers, classic breakfasts and (of course) root beer. Recently, A&W has adopted new programs to enhance the quality of its ingredients. Eggs are now all Canadian sourced, chickens are raised without antibiotics, and beef is raised without hormones or steroids. Burgers are made with 100% beef or chicken. ATMOSPHERE A&W offers a central Jasper location (enter off Hazel Avenue), counter service for eat-in or take-out and western themed wall art. There are partial mountain views from window-side counter seats and the new sidewalk patio.

BREAKFAST ($3 to $10) • Egger (bacon, sausage or cheese; bun or English muffin); Classic Bacon and Eggs; Pancakes (with syrup); Hashbrown; Toast; Breakfast Wraps (egg, bacon) • All Canadian Special: eggs, two bacon strips, two sausage links, hashbrown, tomato, white or whole wheat toast

LUNCH & DINNER ($3 to $12) • The Burger Family (with onions, pickles, signature sauces, mustard and ketchup; combos include a drink and fries): teen (bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato); mama (one beef patty); papa (two beef patties); grandpa (three beef patties); uncle (large beef patty); buddy (one or two beef patties, grilled onion) • Burgers: mozza (bacon, mozzarella, cheese, lettuce, mozza sauce); veggie (onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato, ranch sauce); spicy habanero chicken burger (red jalapeño aoili, lettuce, tomato) • Whistle Dog (with bacon, cheddar and relish); Hot Dog • Chicken strips (three or five strips) • Chicken Grill Deluxe: seven-grain bun, ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato, pickle • Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap: chipotle mayonnaise, jalapeño cheddar, lettuce FAST FOOD • Chubby Chicken Burger: breaded chicken, sesame bun, lettuce, mayonnaise • Bacon Ranch Chicken Wrap: ranch dressing, roasted bacon, lettuce • Sides: thick cut fries; sweet potato fries; poutine; Caesar salad (chicken); onion rings; gravy; chipotle mayonnaise • Desserts: apple turnover; root beer lollipops

DRINKS • A&W root beer; root beer ice cream float; fruit juice; organic Van Houtte coffee

Scan for reviews 16 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Scan for reviews and information • • • • • PIZZA HUT(Personalpizzas • • • • • KFC historic steam enginedisplay andRoche Bonhommemountain. restaurant. Big windows thatlet inlots of natural lightlook towards Jasper’s Order atthecounter, andtake outor dineattables inthisfamily-friendly ATMOSPHERE meals are available atKFCandbothfranchises offer value combos and delivery. spices. Alternatively, order from 13PizzaHutoptionsor create your own.Kids’ fried chicken hand-breaded intheColonel’s secret recipe of 11herbsand restaurant on Jasper’s mainstreet with lots of parkingacross theroad. Choose In Jasper, popular franchises KFCandPizzaHutshare onecentrally located KFC & Pizza Hut pepper, red onion,tomato, pizzamozzarella) garlic, honey BBQor buffalo flavour; breadsticks (five or 10sticks) Sides: breaded boneless wings (10or 20 wings, mild or medium)inhoney olives, pizzamozzarella) mild sausage,beef topping, ham,green pepper, mushrooms, red onion,black mushrooms, pizzamozzarella); super supreme (pepperoni, Italiansausage, Parmesan cheeses);chicken lover’ Chicken: chicken Caesar (grilled chicken, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, Vegetarian: margherita; cheeselover’ mozzarella); Canadian(pepperoni, bacon crumble, mushrooms, mozzarella) (pepperoni, mild sausage,beef topping, peppers,mushrooms, red onion, peroni, beef topping, ham,bacon crumble, mozzarella); supreme lover's Meat: Hawaiian; pepperoni lover's; meatlover's (Italianandsausage,pep- Six, 10or 12-inch pizzas;create your own pizza with a variety of toppings roni salad;potato salad;corn; gravy; sauces (honey mustard, plum,BBQ) chicken bowl (popcorn chicken, mash,gravy); poutine;fries;coleslaw; maca- Sides andMealItems: popcorn chicken; dip’ems, hot wings; toasted wrap; chicken pieces, dip’ems strips,popcorn chicken, fries,gravy, sauces, sides Variety Buckets andFamily Feasts (serves three to 10):many combos of sandwich; doublicious; veggie burger; twister (alsocomes inspicy) Sandwiches: bigcrunch(alsocomes inspicy andBBQbacon); zinger dip Big Box Meals:four pieces of originalchicken, big crunch,zinger or three salad, friesanddrink;addgravy, popcorn chicken, dip Individual Chicken Meals:two or three pieces inoriginalflavour with mayo ’ em strips with mayo salad,friesanddrink (V Summer 10:30am-midnight alue mealsfrom $5 640 ConnaughtDrive kfc.ca |pizzahut.ca Winter 11am-9pm 780.852.5520 to familyfeasts from $25) from s (grilled chicken, green pepper, red onion, s; veggie lovers; veggie ’

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FAST FOOD Smitty’s

109 Miette Avenue 780.852.3111 | smittys.ca Summer 7 am-9 pm Closes earlier during off season

Smitty’s is Canada's largest family restaurant chain. This long-established favou- rite owned and operated by Alfred and Marianne Kong is known for its good value and huge all-day menus. Choices include famous breakfasts, traditional dinners and desserts. Specials are posted, and menus include Lighter Appetite, seniors’ and kids’ options. Dietary restrictions are accommodated with pleasure. ATMOSPHERE Centrally located across from the Jasper Information Centre and part of the Whistler’s Inn, this restaurant’s décor is casual yet comfortable with stylish art, handmade lights, booths and park views enjoyed from many window-side tables.

BREAKFAST • Fluffy Pancakes: classic buttermilk; strawberry; blueberry; multigrain • Breakfast Plates: eggs, choice of meat (bacon, back bacon or sausage), choice of side (hash browns and toast, fruit, pancakes, yogurt or a muffin) • Omelettes; French Toast; Belgian Waffles; Breakfast Poutine; Skillets; Wraps

LUNCH & DINNER (Mains $8 to $21) • Appetizers: pickle spears; chicken wings; sweet potato fries; Texas potato skins; onion rings; mozzarella sticks; nachos; perogies; poutine • Salads: berry blast; garden; cobb; Sante Fe with crispy chicken • Vegetarian, Beef or Chicken Quesadillas: with spicy salsa and sour cream • Sandwiches and Burgers: Philly beef; AAA NY steak; clubhouse; Monte Cristo; BLT; great Canadian burger (bacon, mushrooms, cheddar); crunchy chicken burger; roast beef dip; wraps (breakfast, chicken Caesar, chipotle club) • Dinner Favourites: home-style turkey; chicken and waffle; wild salmon; veal cutlets; liver and onions; chicken or veal Parmesan; rice bowls; fish and chips; mac and cheese with lobster bisque; roast beef; spinach and Swiss chicken • Salisbury Steak: beef patty, gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies; with garlic toast • Desserts: sugar churros and ice cream; red velvet cake; ice cream trio and fresh fruit; cheese cake; pie; hand dipped-milkshakes

DRINKS • Wines: $28 litre, $15 half litre, $6.25 a glass, bottles available; corkage $7 FAMILY SPECIALS • Smitty’s & Kids‘ Clubs: savings, coupons and free toys; details at smittys.ca • $4.75 Drink Specials: Monday Caesars; Wednesday Baileys coffee; Friday wine • Summer Special Dinners: Thai green chicken curry $15; smoked beef brisket $16; beer battered haddock $17; slow cooked BBQ ribs $18

Scan for reviews 18 | Jasper Dining Guide 2015/16 and information Jasper Curry Place

632 Connaught Drive | 780.852.2227 jaspercurry.com place Mid-Apr to mid-October; noon-10 pm INDIAN E Closed during winter

Jasper‘s only East Indian restaurant serves exceptional, all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. Chef/owner Gopala Shelke takes a hands-on approach to his business; watch him expertly prepare the authentic dishes of his home country in the open-to-view kitchen equipped with a tandoor clay oven. Gopala was educated to be a chef at a culinary arts school in Mumbai. Before opening his own restaurant, he honed his craft at Taj President Hotels in India and locally at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. His natural, healthy cuisine is made without food colouring or MSG and relies on spices such as fresh garlic and ginger, chilies, fenugreek and cardamom. Curries are Gopala’s specialty. Dinner buffets feature nine curry dishes, and there are always vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and halal choices. Catering services and a take-out menu are offered. ATMOSPHERE Jasper Curry Place has a simple, East Indian inspired décor (including paintings from India) and wood booth seating. Guests are entertained as their meals are made by Gopala in the open kitchen. The restaurant boasts a newly expanded sidewalk patio that is the largest on Jasper’s main street; patrons enjoy the view of Roche Bonhomme mountain.

EAST INDIAN BUFFETS (Lunch $15, dinner $19; kids’ $11 and $13) • Gopala continually refreshes his offerings of authentic Indian cuisine; below are items that are either often on the buffet or always featured • Tandoor Naan (garlic, butter and plain); House-Style Dal (lentil soup); Pakora (fried chickpea flour battered vegetables); Steamed Basmati Rice • Traditional Vegetable Curries: chana masala (chickpeas); okra masala; dal fry (steamed yellow and red lentils); baigan bhurta (roasted eggplant) • Traditional Chicken Curries: butter chicken marinated in yogurt with tomato gravy, kadhai chicken with tomato gavy, chicken tikka masala • Traditional Goat Curry • Traditional Paneer: mutter paneer (cottage cheese); paneer tikka masala • Desserts: gulab jamun (milk dumplings in rose flavour syrup); rice pudding; suji halwa (roasted creamed wheat with dried fruit and butter) • Take-Out Menu Additions: lamb, fish and prawn curries

DRINKS • Wines: $28 to $42, $6.50 to $7.50 by the glass; seven choices • Masala chai; yogurt-based lassi (cardamom sweet or mango) • International and Canadian beer including Kingfisher and Taj Mahal from India INDIAN BUFFET EAST

Scan for reviews and information jasperdining.com | 19 Cassios Italian Restaurant

602 Connaught Drive 780.852.4070 | cassios.ca Dinner from 5 pm Weekend breakfast 7-10:30 am Seasonal hours may apply

Anna and Mike Cassio prepare real Italian cuisine to order from old family recipes at their friendly, casual Jasper restaurant. Dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients; locally grown products are used where possible. Special requests are welcome, and gluten-free pasta and vegetarian choices are available. ATMOSPHERE & ACCOLADES Window-side and patio tables offer a view of Jasper’s heritage train station with its mountain backdrop. The showpiece bar with counter seats and grand chandelier are décor highlights. Cassios is a Trip Advisor Award of Excellence recipient.

BREAKFAST ($8 to $17) • Eggs Benny; Smoked Salmon Bagel; Steak and Eggs; Healthy Start Sundae; Omelettes; Wraps; Flap Jacks; Bacon and Eggs

DINNER (Mains $18 to $45) • Antipasto: bruschetta; grilled garlic shrimp; mozzarella garlic loaf; antipasto platter; beet and pecan salad; calamari • PEI Mussels: saffron infused clam broth with white wine, garlic, flavourful herbs, Roma tomatoes and fresh lemon; served with garlic crostini • Flatbreads: fig, pear and gorgonzola; Estiva (tomato sauce, prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella, arugula, lemon and olive oil); prosciutto; baby clams, black olives and extra virgin olive oil with garlic sauce • Pasta: linguine pescatore (shrimp, clams, mussels, shrimp, crab legs, fish, marinara sauce); spaghetti carbonara or Siciliana (chicken, shrimp, chorizo); butternut squash ravioli (shrimp); cannelloni; gnocchi; fettuccine Alfredo; homemade lasagna; melanzane (eggplant parmigiana) • Risotto: shrimp, saffron and asparagus or field mushroom and Italian sausage • Veal: Marsala (mushrooms, marsala cream sauce, herb fettuccine); Picatta (capers, lemon, garlic, white wine sauce, herb linguine) • Chicken Parmigiana: fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiana, penne • Grilled Salmon: roasted sweet pepper, capers, lemon, garlic, herb linguine • AAA Striploin Steak: sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, arugula potato gnocchi • Desserts: tiramisu; affogato (ice cream, espresso, whipped cream); sticky toffee ITALIAN pudding; gluten-free turtle cheesecake; cannoli (Italian pastry with creamy filling)

DRINKS • Wines: $35 to $280, 40 choices; $8.50 to $21 for a 6- or 9-oz glass, nine choices; bring-your-own wine ($20 corkage) • Selection of spirits, handmade cocktails and beer

Scan for reviews 20 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Miss Italia Ristorante

610 Patricia St | 780.852.4002 missitaliaristorante.com 11 am-11 pm

The welcoming atmosphere of this long established Jasper restaurant captures the essence of traditional Italian dining in a relaxed setting. At Miss Italia, the chef uses fresh Italian and Canadian ingredients to prepare tasty dishes in the open kitchen. Many dishes are created from the owner’s Italian recipes. ATMOSPHERE Braided garlic and peppers, photographs of old Italy and maple furnishings with green and red accents contribute to a festive mood. This is a good choice for an intimate dinner for two; holiday banquets, family reunions and even tour groups are accommodated. The patio’s large hanging flower pots provide beauty and privacy; dine al fresco and enjoy the romantic atmosphere and mountain views.

LUNCH & DINNER (Mains $15 to $42) • Appetizers: calamari; bruschetta; gnocchi; garlic shrimp; fried ravioli; foccacia • Lunch Sandwiches: fontina chicken; meatball; avocado and spinach, grilled or Cajun chicken; Italian club; steak; chicken parmigiana; grilled cheese • Pizza: ham and pineapple; Greek; bacon, sausage, mushroom and peppers • Fresh Homemade Pasta: ravioli Antonello (spinach and cheese); vegetable or classico meat lasagnas; spaghetti and meatballs; lemon chicken linguine; fettucine carbonara; pollo spinach; manicotti Florentine; stuffed chicken • Pollo Alla Cacciatora: chicken, mushroom, veggies, Parmesan, served over pasta • Greek Dishes: chicken or beef souvlaki; spanakopita (spinach, feta, filo pastry) • Seafood: tuna steak; baked trout or salmon; skewers; shrimp and pasta dish • Linguine Alla Vongole: clams, light cream sauce, garlic, linguine, Parmesan • Go Big or Go Home Ribs; Ribs and Chicken; Bistecca Pizzaiola (New York steak) • Veal or Chicken Parmigiana: topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan • Tour of Italy: choose from five combo platters, each with a trio of specialties • Italian Feast for Two or Four: variety of classic antipasto and pasta dishes • Desserts: tiramisu; cheesecake; mousse; crème caramel; Italian ice cream

DRINKS • Wines: $38 to $55, 25 choices; $9.50 by the glass, four choices • Miss Italia coffee (12-liquor mix); cocktails; coolers; highballs; liqueurs • Italian specialties such as grappa, and Moretti and Peroni birra ITALIAN • Specialty Coffees: lattes, cappuccinos, mocha, espresso, iced coffee

Scan for reviews and information jasperdining.com | 21 ORSO Trattoria

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Old Lodge Rd | 780.852.6091 fairmont.com/jasper/dining Breakfast 6-11 am, to noon Sat-Sun Dinner 5:30-10 pm daily

This restaurant reflects the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge‘s take on take on North- ern Italian fare. ORSO Trattoria includes timeless rustic fare, fascinating regional specialties and familiar starters that are completely transformed. All pastas are handmade, and organic produce from nearby Twin Meadows Farms is featured. ATMOSPHERE The dining room is contemporary and bright, with rustic regal accents typical of the historic Jasper Park Lodge. Patrons are treated to a stunning view of Lac Beauvert, Mount Edith Cavell and Whistlers Mountain from the heated patio and through lovely floor-to-ceiling windows.

BREAKFAST ($24 to $32) • Breakfast Buffet; The Classic; Eggs Benedict; Buttermilk Pancakes; Waffles; Three-Egg Omelette; French Toast; ORSO Skillet

DINNER (Mains $25 to $90 that two can share) • Appetizers: minestrone; zuppa di vongole (Manila clams, San Marzano tomato broth); bruschetta (grape tomato, eggplant, Pecorino); antipasti for two (arti- san meats and cheeses); calamari fritto (pomodoro, pepperoncino, lemon) • Salads: Caesar (house pancetta, romaine, classic dressing); Caprese (aged bal- samic, fior di latte, basil); verdura (stone fruit, anise dressing, shaved almond) • Spaghetti Cinghiale (boar meatballs, grana padano, olive oil); Pappardelle Bolognese (beef and pork ragu, Pecorino, micro cress) • Mushroom Ravioli (Gorgonzola sauce, walnut, rosemary); Gnocchi Pomodoro (tomatoes, grana padano, basil); Lasagne al Forno (spinach, ricotta, ragu) • Lobster Tagliatelle (house pancetta, brandy, tarragon); Penne Gamberetto (grape tomato, pisello, tiger shrimp) • Charred Carrot Risotto: extra virgin olive oil, grana padano, parsley • Chicken Suprema (maionese, Swiss chard, banana potato); Veal Osso Bucco (saffron risotto, gremolata); Rabbit Saltimbocca (fingerling potatoes, pickled mushrooms; 10-oz Pork Braciola (oyster mushrooms, caper risotto, pignolis) • Steelhead Trout e Cannellini (radish, house sausage, burnt orange); Scallop Bagna Cauda (braised lamb polenta, walnut crumble, asparagus) ITALIAN • Alberta Bistecca: 32-oz AAA beef T bone, proscuitto sauce, arugula; serves two • Other Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Restaurants: Emerald Lounge, Moose’s Nook, Oka Sushi, Thompson’s Terrace and Fitzhugh’s to Go (some operate seasonally)

DRINKS • Wines: $55 to $325, $12 to $18 by the glass, eight choices

Scan for reviews 22 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Kimchi House

407 Patricia Street 780.852.5022 | kimchihousejasper.com 11 am-10 pm

Owner Monica An warmly greets her guests at the only Korean restaurant in Jasper. Authentic dishes of her native country are made from scratch and presented in colourful and often surprising ways. Selections arrive in hot pots, long and elegant dishes, sizzling hot plates and heated stone bowls. Patrons can request the tasty sauces be made mild, medium or spicy. ATMOSPHERE The décor at Kimchi House features Korean art, wood accents and lacquered tables. Located a block from most other downtown Jasper establishments, this small restaurant is a hidden gem worth seeking out for a unique meal.

LUNCH & DINNER (Mains $15 to $42) • Appetizers: deep fried dumplings; rice seaweed roll with beef and vegetables; Korean egg roll; pan fried pork, kimchi and vegetables with mung bean batter • Man Doo Gook: Korean wanton soup • Kimchi: suey choy with cayenne, garlic and ginger • Hot Pot Soups (mild, medium or spicy): kimchi, pork and tofu; fresh fish and vegetables; seafood, vegetables and thin noodles; beef, vegetable and tofu • Noodles: choice of four dishes with beef, seafood and vegetable options • Bul Go Gi: marinated sliced beef with vegetables • Bul Gal Bi: marinated beef short ribs on a hot plate • Jab Tang Bab: seafood, vegetables, clear potato noodles on steamed rice • Kan Pung Gi: deep fried chicken with vegetables in sweet and spicy sauce • Hae-Mul Bok-Um: sautéed assorted seafood with mixed vegetables • Jab Chae Bab: clear potato noodles, beef, veggies, sweet sesame sauce, rice • Dol Sot Bibim Bab: colourful variety of vegetables and beef with an egg on steamed rice in a hot stone bowl (mild, medium or spicy) • O Jing-Oh Bok Um: sautéed squid and vegetables in spicy sauce • Doo-Boo Dok Um: sautéed tofu and vegetables (mild, medium or spicy) • Desserts: green tea ice cream; cheesecake

DRINKS • Wines: $33, $7 by the glass, two choices • Domestic and imported beer $5.50 to $6.50; sake, spirits, Jinro Soju $6 to $14

SPECIALS KOREAN • Lunch special, $15; dinner combinations for two, four or six, $43 to $116

Scan for reviews and information jasperdining.com | 23 Something Else Steakhouse

621 Patricia Street | 780.852.3850 11 am-11 pm; winter to 10 pm

Alex and Helen Balomenos left their coastal Greek town of Arta to work at Something Else, and they realized their dream when they purchased the restau- rant in 1996. Helen greets customers with genuine warmth, Alex works in the kitchen (try a Greek dish from his mom’s recipes) and son Kosta manages the bar (try a cocktail). Cajun and Italian dishes are also served. Everything is fresh and homemade; quality ingredients are used (including AAA Black Angus beef). ATMOSPHERE The Mediterranean-style décor boasts comfy booths, tile canopies, white stucco walls and a patio with festive umbrellas out front in summer. Patrons enjoy the warm, comfortable atmosphere with friendly service.

LUNCH & DINNER (Mains $19 to $36; lunch $12 to $20) • Greek Appetizers (most with pita): spanakopita; calamari; wings; hummus; tzatziki and flambéed saganaki (baked cheese topped with Greek brandy) • Soup of the Day; Greek and Caesar Salads (grilled chicken option) • Donair: sliced beef with tzatziki, onion, parsley and pita; with salad • Charbroiled AAA Alberta Black Angus New York and Ribeye Steaks (teriyaki, BBQ sauce or blackened); Tender Baby Back Ribs (barbecued or teriyaki) • Herb Chicken or Lamb Souvlaki: charbroiled on a skewer with Caesar or Greek salad and tzatziki sauce; on a bed of rice with pita • Chicken Creole: imported penne, mozzarella and feta cheese, marinara sauce • Mediterranean Chicken (oregano and lemon Greek-style marinade, served with Greek or Caesar salad); Teriyaki Chicken (housemade sauce) • Homemade Pastas: lasagna; spaghetti; chicken penne; shrimp penne Alfredo • Thick Crust Pizza: Something Else special (pepperoni, back bacon, mush- rooms, onions, green peppers, olives); Hawaiian; Greek; Zorba’s; vegetarian • Jambalaya (chicken strips, ham, Italian sausage, ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, onion and penne); BC Salmon and Halibut (white wine and fresh herb sauce) STEAKHOUSE • Desserts: homemade baklava; cheesecakes; chocolate torte; tiramisu • Burgers and sandwiches also included on lunch menu

DRINKS • Wines $38 to $55, 25 choices; $8 to $12 by the glass, 12 choices • Full Show Bar: cocktails from fresh ingredients; martinis; many beers

SPECIALS • Daily Specials: $13 to $15 with soup at lunch, $18 to $20 with Caesar at dinner

Scan for reviews 24 | Jasper Dining Guide 2016/17 and information Prime Rib City

Juniper St (off Connaught Dr, beside Tonquin Inn) | 780.852.5850 Breakfast buffet 7-11 am Dinner 5-10 pm; lounge 4-11 pm

Brothers Yves and Robert Marchand, together with chef Olivier, have reopened a long-standing and well-loved Jasper institution. Referred to as “the local author- ity on Prime rib,” this restaurant focuses on bringing the best of modern cuisine to your table. Specialties include slow cooked Prime rib roasts, juicy and tender AAA charbroiled steaks, fresh fish filets baked to perfection, exotic fruit sauces and hot, crusty homemade Italian bread. ATMOSPHERE Prime Rib City has a pleasant dining room with dark colours, comfortable booths and window-side seating. The renovated atrium lounge features four plasma screens and couches. There is a heated garden patio and a function room.

BREAKFAST ($8 to $17) • Hot Buffet: scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict, sausage, bacon, French toast, six fruit varieties, yogurt, granola, muffins, danishes, banana bread • Traditional Eggs; Eggs Benedict; 11 Omelette Varieties; Skillets

DINNER (Mains $17 to $42) • Appetizers: three cheese bruschetta; calamari (homemade tzatziki); brie chaud (cranberry apple chutney, baguette); seafood ceviche; antipasto platter • Salads: signature Greek for one or two; classic Caesar; garden with peppers • Sandwiches: signature prime rib au jus; grilled chicken club; bison burger • Pasta: smoked salmon fettucine; butternut and portabella ravioli • Prime Rib of Alberta Beef: 6-, 9- and- 14-oz cuts available, slow roasted and served au jus, with horseradish, vegetables and choice of potato or rice • AAA New York Strip Loin; AAA Certified Angus Beef Alberta Rib Eye • Chicken a la Framboise: creamy raspberry vinegar sauce, vegetables • Wild Mushroom Pork: pork tenderloin medallions, port wild mushroom sauce • Steamed Maple Salmon: fresh Atlantic salmon filet, maple creamy dill sauce • Catch of the Day: daily fish special with vegetables and potatoes or rice • BBQ Baby Back Ribs (half or full rack of pork ribs in zesty homemade BBQ sauce with coleslaw and homemade fries); Duck a l’Orange (one or two legs in orange Grand Marnier sauce); Ribs and Duck Duo (half rack and duck leg) • Braised Lamb Shank: rich tomato and rosemary sauce served with vegetables • Kids’ Menu: grilled cheese sandwich; chicken tenders; pasta Bolognese

DRINKS STEAKHOUSE • Wines: $36 to $150, 25 choices; $8.25 by the glass, ten choices

Scan for reviews and information jasperdining.com | 25 Villa Caruso

Upstairs, 640 Connaught Dr at Hazel Ave 780.852.3920 | villacaruso.com Summer noon-11:30 pm

S T E A K H O U S E & B A R Winter 3-11 pm, from noon Sat, Sun & holidays

Established 1977, Villa Caruso is centrally located in an impressive log and stone building. From the open-to-view kitchen with flame grill and slow roast oven come classic and innovative preparations of Canadian cuisine (plus European spe- cialties) where AAA Angus Alberta beef and wild game are the star ingredients. ATMOSPHERE The spacious, elevator-accessible second floor dining room is one of Jasper’s most upscale. The lodge-like décor boasts wood beams, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, three balcony patios and mountain views from every seat. There is an area for private groups, and a fireside lounge with a big screen that shows sports.

LUNCH (Mains $14 to $18) • Keith’s Battered Fish and Chips; Elk Burger with Blueberry Horseradish Mayo; Philly Cheese Prime Rib; Salmon Salad; Chicken Burger with Jalapeño Havarti

DINNER (Mains $19 to $40) • Appetizers: escargot Provençal (mushroom, leek, tomato); calamari with tzatziki (Spanish onion, parsley, lemon); Greek shrimp (fresh herbs, olive oil, oregano, tomato); seared scallops (caramel coconut raisin sauce); Newfound- land mussels (green curry coconut sauce); saganaki flambé; mezze platter • Salads: hazelnut and thyme crusted goat cheese; Villa‘s Caesar; traditional Greek; cabernet sauvignon poached pear; classic house; chicken Caesar • Burgers: Caruso AAA beef burger; Rocky Mountain elk burger • Chicken Souvlaki; Litsa’s Moussaka; Baked Chicken Supreme • AAA Alberta Angus Steaks: house spice seasoned New York, rib eye, sirloin or tenderloin; red wine and shallot reduction, fresh vegetables and chef’s potato • AAA Alberta Prime Rib (slow roasted, served au jus); AAA Beef Tenderloin and Caribbean Rock Lobster Tail; Chef’s Wild Game Specialties (elk, bison, venison) • Barbecue Pork Back Ribs (homemade barbecue sauce); Proscuitto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (apple cider jus); New Zealand Rack of Lamb (baley risotto) STEAKHOUSE • Beer Battered Haddock (housemade tartar); Idaho Rainbow Trout; Salmon (orange beurre blanc ); Cajun grilled tuna (salmoriglio sauce); Lobster Tails • Pasta: Mediterranean; wild mushroom and spinach; tomato and bocconcini; gluten-free fusilli option • Desserts: NY cheesecake with fruit coulis (gluten-free option); Mayan pyramid; warm apple strudel with ice cream; baklava; chocolate bomb with caramel

DRINKS • Wines: $32 to $89, 66 choices; $9 by the glass, 7 choices; Dom Pérignon $350

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