Altitude At The Columbia Icefields

The server we had was really nice, but the food for a buffet were not great. they did not get much of a selection for a buffet especially for the price of $35 sad. I would recommend if this is your first time in the Columbia ice fields and they want to eat something, but would not recommend dining here daily.

Wonderful food. Excellent staff. Beautiful restaurant.

My husband and I visited for dinner after our Icefield Tour and were greatly disappointed. The restaurant was not busy. Despite having walked past us several times, our server took about 10 minutes to greet us. After waiting another 10-15 minutes for the drink I ordered, I asked for it again. Our server had forgotten. We were very hungry and had another 2 hour drive. Our meal, despite being tasty enough, was incredibly small and did not satisfy our hunger. I expect small portions and high prices in a fine dinning restaurant when the food is absolutely incredible. However, the Altitude did not meet these expectations. I got two slices of duck, 1 slice of sweet potato and a small amount of vegetables. The food was good, but not to the standard I expected for such small portions and elevated prices. Needless to say, I ate a protein bar after. The desert, paradoxically, was huge. We got the creme brule. Ironically the top was burned, and the creme too runny. The service was poor. Our server seemed more interested in socializing than getting us our food and bill in a timely manner. We don't expect staff to rush, but we do expect some urgency to provide good service. We feel cheated by overpriced food, chincy portions and bad service. If you are going to charge like a fine dining restaurant, we expect service to be at the same standard. We would not return, or recommend the restaurant. But hey, at least the deserts are

Quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever had. The food was beyond outstanding. The short rib was so tender that you didn’t need a knife. The flavours and attention to detail was unbelievable. The presentation was as beautiful as it was delicious. Go and experience this amazing cuisine before this chef moves on to New York or Paris. I know this all sounds gushing, but it is absolutely true. The service was just as impressive, including the chef personally checking in at every table to ensure that everyone was pleased with their meal. Something you rarely see anymore. Well done Altitude. Can’t wait to come back.

If you have dietary restrictions, I would advise caution when visiting this restaurant. As someone with celiac disease, I require a strict gluten-free diet. Although many menu items were initially labeled as gluten-free, I later learned from the server that several of these "gluten-free" options actually contained gluten. This left me with very few choices, and unfortunately, I ended up feeling quite ill that evening. It was clear that the food labeled as "gluten-free" was not safe for me. The next morning, I had to spend $19 for just two slices of gluten-free bread and some speck. While this place aims for a gourmet experience, it ultimately falls short in delivering a satisfactory dining experience.