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Eat, Drink, Enjoy

Grab a meal and enjoy it with views extending out over the Bow Valley.

Maclab Bistro Menu

Come visit us for dine-in service and enjoy your delicious meal looking out over the Bourgeau Range, or use our takeaway service.

With the exception of a few small pre-packaged condiments, ALL of the takeout containers, cups, cutlery, napkins, and packaging is completely compostable or recyclable. Our team has worked hard to ensure that we maintain our commitment to the Banff Zero Waste Trail.

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Kinnear Centre, 1st Floor
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, Alberta
T1L 1H5, Canada

Food Menu

Soups + Salads

Chef’s Soup of the Day $11
served with freshly baked Bannock 

Vegan Cobb Salad $20 (GF, DF, Vegan)
greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, marinated tofu bacon, avocado, candied pumpkin seeds, grainy mustard vinaigrette

Cobb Salad $24 (GF)
greens, chicken fillets, bacon, hard-boiled egg, tomato, carrots, cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, grainy mustard vinaigrette

Ceasar Salad $18 (GF)
romaine and baby kale, mix pancetta chips, GF croutons, Grana Padano, and house made Caesar dressing

Maclab Salad $19 (GF, DF, Vegan)
greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, pickled onions, raisins, pumpkin seeds, choice of grainy mustard vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette

Salad add-ons
4oz: Char sui tofu, add $8
6oz: Chicken breast, add $11
6oz: Sirloin steak, add $17
6oz: Atlantic salmon, add $18

Shareables

Gochujang Dry Ribs $19 (GF, DF)
fried garlic, cilantro and scallions served with house made ranch sauce

Chicken Wings $20 (GF)
1 LB of chicken wings with crudites and blue cheese or ranch sauce
BBQ | Hot | Harissa Maple Glaze | Salt & Pepper | Togarashi & Lime

Chicken Strips $20 (GF, DF)
choice of regular fries, sweet potato fries, or mix greens with your choice of dressing, served with plum sauce and spicy aioli

Fried Brussel Sprouts $15 (GF) 
served with haskap berry gastrique, parmesan cheese

Fried Halloumi Cheese & Shishito Peppers $22 (GF)
harissa maple glaze, green onions

Basket of Regular Fries or Sweet Potato Fries $10 (GF, DF, Vegan)
served with spicy aioli

Maclab Nachos $28 
tricolor tortilla chips, tomato, green onions, olives, avocado, cilantro, salsa roja and sour cream, Tajin drizzle
Add on: guacamole, add $6 | chorizo, add $8 | chicken, add $6

Mains

Grilled Char Sui Tofu Bowl $22 (GF, DF, Vegan)
sushi rice, black quinoa, avocado, orange, gochujang aioli, carrots, cucumber, sesame seeds, rice crisps

Teriyaki Chicken $25 (GF, DF)
sushi rice, black quinoa, avocado, orange, gochujang aioli, carrots, cucumber, sesame seeds, rice crisp

Tuna Poke $27 (GF, DF)
sushi rice, black quinoa, avocado, orange, gochujang aioli, carrots, cucumber, sesame seeds, rice crisp

Chimichurri Sirloin Steak Sandwich $29
6oz, arugula, parmesan, garlic toast, with choice of regular fries, sweet potato fries, or mixed greens with your choice of dressing
Side Ceasar salad, add $3 (GF)

Hand Helds

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

Bison Pepper Burger $26
fennel apple slaw, pomegranate, brie cheese, arugula, spicy BBQ sauce, toasted bun

Classic Maclab Burger $23
beef patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes, dill pickle, horseradish aioli, toasted bun

Vegan Burger $19 (DF, Vegan)
organic Prairie burger, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, dill pickle, vegan garlic mayo, toasted bun

Chicken Shawarma Wrap $24 
served in pita bread, pickle peppers, turnips, onions, lettuce and parsley, pomegranate sauce, served with garlic sauce, and hummus

The Club House $24
focaccia bread, grilled chicken breast, hot house tomato, butter leaf lettuce, pancetta chips, smoked tomato aioli, sliced gruyere cheese

Falafel Wrap $22 (DF, Vegan)
served in pita bread, pickled peppers, turnips, onions, lettuce and parsley, pomegranate sauce, served with garlic sauce, and hummus

Flatbread Pizzas

Substitute gluten-free crust, add $3

Tomato and Cheese $18
tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella

Mushrooms and Truffle Oil $23
caramelized onions, sweet peppers, arugula pistou, creamy garlic sauce, shredded mozzarella

Pepperoni and Bacon $23
mushrooms, tomato sauce, shaved gruyere, shredded mozzarella

Chicken and Mushrooms $25
chicken, mushrooms, sweet peppers, creamy garlic sauce, shredded mozzarella

Desserts

Pineapple, Strawberry Vanilla Cream Tart $10
with peach coulis and fennel meringue

Basil and Lime Cheesecake $10 (GF)
with yuzu curds and fresh berries

Avocado Chocolate Cake $10 (GF, DF, Vegan)
with black currant sauce, whipped coconut ganache, candied cocoa

Kids Menu

Includes pop, milk or juice and choice of dessert. Age 12yr and under. 
$12

Mac & Cheese
elbow macaroni, crudités

Chicken Fingers & Fries
plum sauce, crudités

Sliders (2) & Fries
cheddar cheese, crudités 

Flat Bread Pizza
mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce

Dessert Choice
Chocolate Cookie
Vanilla Ice Cream

Beverage Menu

Beer + Cider

Draft Beer/Cider

Domestic Craft Beer $9 (20 oz) | $25 (60 oz)

Import Craft $9 (20 oz) | $25 (60 oz)

Cider $9 (20 oz) | $25 (60 oz)

Feature Draft please ask your server

Beer

Canmore Brewing - Georgetown Brown Ale, Misty Mountain NEIPA, Ten Peaks Pale Ale, Highline Lagered Blonde $9 (473 ml)

Kokanee $7.50 (355 ml)

Bud Light $7.50 (355 ml)

Corona $8.50 (355 ml)

Heineken $8.50 (355 ml)

Helix Gluten Free NEIPA $9.50 (473ml)

Guinness $9 (440ml)

Cider

Core Values Cider Co. - Pink Moon, Return of the Mac, Marty McDry $10 (473 ml)

Alcohol Free Beer

SYC Brewing Phantom Buzz Pale Ale (0.5%) $9.50 (473 ml)

Wine

White

Vintage Ink, Wicked White Blend, Canada $12.50 (6 oz) | $48 (bottle)

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand $11.50 (6 oz) | $44 (bottle)

Blasted Church, Viognier, Canada $15.50 (6 oz) | $60 (bottle)

Bollini, Pinot Grigio, Italy $10.50 (6 oz) 

Pelee Island, Chardonnay, Canada $9.50 (6 oz)

Red

Meyer, Pinot Noir, Canada $15.50 (6 oz) | $60 (bottle)

Doña Paula, Malbec, Argentina $11.50 (6 oz) | $44 (bottle)

Heartland, Shiraz, Australia $12.50 (6 oz) | $48 (bottle)

Monte Antico, Blend, Italy $10.50 (6 oz)

Pelee Island Cabernet Franc, Canada $9.50 (6 oz) 

Rosé 

Adobe, Syrah Rose, Chile $9.50 (6 oz) | $36 (bottle)

Sparkling Wine

Freixenet Cordon Negro, Cava, Spain $11 (6 oz) | $42 (bottle)

Cocktails

Maclab Signature Cocktails

Mile High Sour $17
Wild Life Rundle Bar Gin, egg white, Crème de Violette, Chambord, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup 

The 1933 $18
Johnny Walker Red, Taylor Fladgate 10yr Port, cinnamon syrup, Wild Life Walnut Bitters

Bourgeau Sunset $17
Don Papa Rum, pistachio orgeat, sour orange juice

Northern Lights $17
Fresh seasonal berries, Wild Life Rhubarb Gin, St Germaine Elderflower liquor, lemon juice, Domain Rosier Limoux Rose

Slippery Rope $17
Espolon Blanco Tequila, strawberry basil syrup, lemon juice, egg white
Vegan option available

Mocktails, Canned Cocktails, and More

Poms Away $9.5
Pomegranate juice, lemon juice, lavender honey syrup, grapefruit soda

The Max Bell Pepper $9.5
Red pepper and basil juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, ginger ale

Bourgeau Sunset $17
Don Papa Rum, pistachio orgeat, sour orange juice

Northern Lights $17
Fresh seasonal berries, Wild Life Rhubarb Gin, St Germaine Elderflower liquor, lemon juice, Domain Rosier Limoux Rose

Slippery Rope $17
Espolon Blanco Tequila, strawberry basil syrup, lemon juice, egg white
Vegan option available

Wild Life Canned Cocktails - Problem Bear Rhubarb Spritz, Canmore Stampede Gin & Tonic $8.5 (355ml)

Wild Life Canned Mocktail - Silent Flight Raspberry Mojito Mocktail $7.50 (355ml)

Edna's Canned Mocktails - Paloma Mocktail, Mule Mocktail $7.50 (355ml)

Shaft

Mountain Joe, Park Distillery $10 (250 ml)
vodka, cold brew coffee, oat milk, and honey

Spirits

House $7.50 (1 oz) | $10.50 (2 oz)

Vodka

Rum (White, Dark, Spiced)

Gin

Scotch

Rye

Premium $9.50 (1 oz) | $13.50 (2 oz)

Vodka
Absolut

Gin
Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Beefeater

Rum
J. Wray (White, Gold), Bacardi Gold, Sailor Jerry Spiced, Don Papa

Deluxe $12.50 (1 oz) | $17.50 (2 oz)

Vodka
Grey Goose, Chopin, Wildlife, Park Distillery Classic

Gin
Hendrick's, Wildlife (Regular, Barrel Aged), Park Distillery Alpine Dry

Amaro
Wildlife

Whisky + Scotch

Whisky

Jameson, Bushmills, Wild Turkey, Jim Beam, Jack Daniel's, Canadian Club, Crown Royal, Gibson's 12 Year $9.50 (1 oz) | $13.50 (2 oz)

Woodford Reserve, Park Maple Rye $12.50 (1 oz) | $17.50 (2 oz)

Scotch

J+B Rare, Johnnie Walker Red Label, Chivas Regal 12 Year $10.50 (1 oz)

Bowmore 12 Year $12.50 (1 oz)

Glenfiddich 12 Year $13.50 (1 oz)

Oban 14 Year $20.50 (1 oz)

Glenfiddich 15 Year $18.50 (1 oz)

Glenfiddich 18 Year $21.50 (1 oz)

Glenfiddich 21 Year $27.50 (1 oz)

Cognac + Port

Cognac

Remy Martin VSOP $17.50 (1 oz)

Courvoisier VSOP $15.50 (1 oz)

Port

Taylor Fladgate LVB $8.50 (2 oz)

Taylor Fladgate 10 Year $10.50 (2 oz)

Taylor Fladgate 20 Year $20.50 (2 oz)

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Selection of Fruit Juices $4 (355 ml)

Truebuch Kombucha - Ginger, Blueberry Rooibos $7.50

Soft Drinks $3 (330ml/355 ml)

Tea $4

Drip Coffee $3/$3.50 (12 oz/16 oz)

Latte/Cappuccino $5/$6 (single/double)

Espresso $3/$4 (single/double)

Americano $4/$5 (single/double)

Chai Latte $4.50/$5 (12 oz/16 oz)


Phone (Main Switchboard)
403.762.6100

Address
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020
Banff, Alberta
Canada
T1L 1H5

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.