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

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola

4.6 (2686)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
1 Mountain Ave PO Box 1140 Stn Main, Banff, AB T1L 1J3

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 114 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    (403) 762-7486
  • Website
    http://www.skybistro.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Claudius Wolf
  • Location
    1 Mountain Ave PO Box 1140 Stn Main, Banff, AB T1L 1J3
  • 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

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What 2,686 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for scenic views

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Ambiance

  • Banff / Canmore

    Romantic

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for scenic views

  • Banff / Canmore

    Canadian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sky Bistro at Banff Gondola offers "spectacular views" and an "amazing atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for special celebrations. Guests rave about the "attentive service" and "delicious" dishes like bison and duck. While some find it pricey, the experience is memorable, with "beautifully presented" meals and "friendly staff."
2,686 Reviews

  1. Steve VIP

    Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth the view alone! Great service and a unique menu! Real treat!

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall not a great experience. Sat at a table facing the sun. Asked for the shade to be lowered a little to block, never happened. Had to reposition to face away from view. Food was ok nothing over the top. Service was mediocre. So many other places to go that would have saved you money and filled your belly better! Also, required to buy gondola pass on top of it to get there was a racket. Over all, not worth it!

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  3. Christine VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful and very nicely decorated. The food was very good and very nicely presented. The staff was super friendly and helped with food and drink advice. The view is amazing. Most tables have a great view, but make sure you ask for a window table if you are 2 people.

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  4. Kate

    Devon2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No need to book, you get a better table as “walk-ins”.

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  5. Ian

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service from Bam, our server. Fantastic location with views to match. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Pricey, but you get what you pay for and the location.

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  6. Steven

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience. Fantastic food and great service. The view was spectacular. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

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  7. Helen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Supper on our first evening in Banff. Really impressed us. Great service great food great atmosphere

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  8. Tim

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome atmosphere! The food was very meh & disappointed.

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  9. Lisa

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Oh my gosh. This place was the biggest disappointment of our entire trip to Banff. I booked this for my sister’s 50th birthday and it was horrible. The front staff are dismissive and just want you to go away. We arrived early and asked to have a drink at the bar and they said no even though there were 4 open stools at the bar?? I had let them know that is was my sisters 50th birthday and we would like a table near the window and they actually sat us as far away from the window as possible. We waited 45 minutes for our drinks to arrive. They must treat their staff terrible here because they are all grumpy and want you to leave. The food was the biggest disappointment! There were 5 of us that ordered 2 different dishes each and they were all tasteless, cold and some even inedible. Our server must have had way too many tables because she forgot it was my sisters birthday until it was time for the bill. She offered us bubbles at the very end?? We all declined at this point because the evening had gone so bad we just wanted to get out of there. Please don’t make the mistake of eating here and wasting your money. The view is not worth it. If you want good food and great service go to Brazen.

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  10. Laura VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. The view was spectacular and ever changing. We saw stunning Mountain View’s with snow on the peaks and then we were in a cloud for a few minutes then back to stunning Mountain View’s again. I could not peel my eyes away from the windows. The wine selection was very nice and the black cod delectable. Add to it the gondola ride and ability to walk around outside. A must do.

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FAQs

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola is rated 4.6 stars by 2686 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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 114 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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