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Sky Bistro - Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola, Banff, AB

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola

4.6
4.6
2603 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
1 Mountain Ave PO Box 1140 Stn Main, Banff, AB T1L 1J3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 206 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
DINE ABOVE BANFF Anchored at over 2,200 meters above sea level, the Banff Gondola’s Sky Bistro sits on the summit of Sulphur Mountain. With six Rocky Mountain ranges as a backdrop, this remarkable restaurant promises an exhilarating gondola ride followed by a mountain top dining experience. Lunch and dinner menus celebrate the panorama of Canadian cuisine, with ingredients drawn from both ocean coasts, plus wholesome prairie staples including world-renowned Alberta beef. Complemented by local wine, beer and spirits, it makes for a unique dining experience above Banff.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Claudius Wolf
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Cross street
    100 Mountain Ave, Banff
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Banff Roam Bus Transportation - www.roamtransit.com Note: Sky Bistro is atop Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park. Access is either by Banff Gondola or from the hiking trail. ***charges apply for Banff Gondola
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,603 people are saying

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for scenic views

  • Banff / Canmore

    Romantic

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for scenic views

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for special occasions

  • Banff / Canmore

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Banff / Canmore

    Canadian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sky Bistro offers an "absolutely beautiful experience" with stunning panoramic views that complement its exquisite dishes like bison and duck. The attentive staff, particularly servers like Jerome and Tash, ensure a memorable dining journey. While a bit pricey, guests agree it's "worth every penny" for the breathtaking vistas and superb service.

2,603 Reviews
  1. Auger

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gondola ride to the top is expensive, but the view and restaurant is amazing!

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  2. Mike VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing but it was our server Sofia that was the star. The day was crazy with the Mothers Day rush but Sofia looked after us with acute attention and passion. Loved the drinks, coffees and entrees.

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  3. Linh

    Toronto2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad service They don’t care what customer requested They should let the customer know if they don’t have window table so people can cancel before 24h We reserved table one week ahead We came early and there were 2 tables near the window available and we wanted to split 2 and 2 But they didn’t give us the tables near the windows I even don’t want to order the food here If I can cancel my table without penalty, I would They said first come first serve . We came first We talked to the manager still they didn’t care Never recommend this restaurant to anyone

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  4. Barb

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we entered Sky Bistro to the time we left, the staff were nothing short of amazing. They were all very friendly and worked well together. Our waiter Connor was amazing & allowed us to take our time, spacing out our courses so we could take in the breathtaking views. Both of our meals were excellent. My husband loved the chowder and short ribs and my duck was excellent. We ordered sides of potatoes and broccolini but really did not need it. We would highly recommend dining here.
    Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Barb, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience at Sky Bistro. It's great to know that our team — especially Connor — made you feel welcome and allowed you to fully enjoy the views and your meal at your own pace. We're delighted you enjoyed the chowder, short ribs, and duck, and we appreciate your kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great dining experience! Sincerely, Annalise F&B Administrator

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  5. Dur

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience Quality of food and ambience was fabulous
    Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Dur, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we love to hear about the experiences our guests have had dining with us. We hope to welcome you back to Sky Bistro one day!

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  6. Brian

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience all around from food and ambience!
    Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Brian, Thank you very much for the review! We appreciate the feedback and are happy we were able to give you an exceptional experience!

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  7. Karen

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the meals - we stayed a Fairmount Lake Louise & you would think their chiefs would have exemplary presentation.. well Sky Bistro was superb .. tasty!

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  8. Anna

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Seafood chowder and short ribs was good. All about the experience, gondola ride, views, ambiance. Will I go back? Probably not. Expensive

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  9. Bill VIP

    Toronto22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience at Sky Bistro for lunch. Our server was very nice and the food good. Our only complaints were... 1 - the restaurant needs to find a method to cool it down on warm sunny days. It was an oven in their. It may be early Spring but it was over 20c outside and super sunny - making the fully windowed facility like a magnifying glass. 2 - they pride themselves on the beef cut fries. They look really good - however, they need to be cooked more so that outside has a really crispy texture. That would make them perfect. Great choice to n add to the gondola experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. James Paul

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service fantastic view. Perfect lunch to end our holiday.
    Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 3 days ago
    Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review! We truly appreciate hearing that we were able to provide you with an exceptional experience!

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FAQs

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola is rated 4.6 stars by 2603 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Canada
  3. Calgary / Southern Alberta
  4. Banff / Canmore
  5. Banff

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 206 times today
Google Map for Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola

1 Mountain Ave PO Box 1140 Stn Main, Banff, AB T1L 1J3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    100 Mountain Ave, Banff
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Banff Roam Bus Transportation - www.roamtransit.com Note: Sky Bistro is atop Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park. Access is either by Banff Gondola or from the hiking trail. ***charges apply for Banff Gondola
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Claudius Wolf
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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