Canmore offers a wide selection of international food. Cajun/Creole, Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Japanese, Authentic Italian, to name a few. Following are our recommendations.
Cajun / Creole
French Quarter Cafe
10 min. drive from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
Cozy bistro with open kitchen where chef Michael Raso performs. Cajun and Creole cooking reminiscent of Bourbon St. Seafood gumbo, Bayou catfish, blackened chicken, crawfish etouffee, steak Michelle and jambalaya seasoned with hand-blended spices. Po-boy sandwiches at lunch. Theme nights, live jazz every 2nd Fri, private functions, cooking classes.
Address: 100-1005 Cougar Creek Drive, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-678-3612
Website: www.frenchquartercafe.ca
Chinese
Peking Ginger
2 min. walk from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
Chinese art and a decade of fine Chinese cooking. 100 items–soups, cashew chicken, ginger fried beef, Shanghai noodles, mu shu pork, seafood, tofu, hot plates and pots and sizzling rice–without MSG on request. Lunch buffet. Take-out/delivery. Licensed. 11 am-10 pm (from noon Sat/Sun).
Address: 1702 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-678-3365
Spanish
Tapas
Downtown Canmore – 10 min. walk from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
Flavours of Spain and Portugal. Exotic, fun atmosphere at this ‘Old House’ with ‘Mediterranean’ deck and patio under a canopy of trees–great for sipping Sangria. Spanish breakfast, lunch, tapas and dinner – gambas (shrimp) in port chili cream sauce, brochetas (skewers) of grilled chicken, lamb or pork, and aperitivo (appetizer) plato for two. Mains for two include regional paellas and cataplana. Extensive selection of wine, ale, sherry and port. Summer 8 am-11 pm. Winter from 5 pm.
Address: 633 10 Street, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-609-0583
Website: tapascanmore.ca
Thai
Thai Pagoda
10 min. walk from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
Enjoy exquisite Thai food in an authentic setting. Open Monday through Friday for lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm and Monday through Saturday for dinner.
Address: 7A 1306 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-609-8090
Japanese
Chef’s Studio Japan
Downtown Canmore – 5 min. drive from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
Sushi, sashimi and tempura served with artistic flare reflecting the gallery setting (pottery and paintings for sale). Lunch boxes (self-serve), full service dinners. Daily specials. Japanese beer, sake and wine. Patio.
Address: Avens Gallery Building, 709 Main Street, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-609-8383
Italian
Santa Lucia
Downtown Canmore – 5 min. drive from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
This tiny restaurant on Canmore’s Main Street offers visitors a taste of classic Italian dishes. All the favorites are here, such as Chicken Cacciatore and Veal Parmigiana. Lucia does pastas, of course, and you can mix-and-match your noodles with your sauce. The pizza menu offers a wide selection of toppings. Open for dinner.
Address: 714 Main Street, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-678-3414
Vegetarian
ELITA
5 min. drive from Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge | Get Directions
Some vegetarian and healthy items as well as meat dishes.
Address: 743 Railway Ave, Canmore, Alberta
Phone: 403-609-2613
Website: elitarestaurantcanmore.com