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

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola

4.7
4.7
2508 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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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Experiences

  • Chef's 5 Course Tasting Menu

    CA$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an evening of exceptional mountaintop dining. Our five-course tasting menu is available on select weekends, spotlighting a selection of signature Sky Bistro dishes. Vegetarian menu available. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance, with Banff Gondola admission sold separately. Click below to purchase your Gondola admission. https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/banff-gondola/tickets/
    Chef's 5 Course Tasting Menu photo

  • 5 Course Valentine's Dinner

    CA$150.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for a special dining experience at Sky Bistro and share a romantic evening with your valentine on the mountaintop. Enjoy a curated five-course menu, then finish the night by exploring the Banff Gondola's Nightrise experience on Sulphur Mountain's summit. Kindly note that dining times are subject to a 2-hour time limit to ensure an enjoyable experience for all guests. *Banff Gondola admission not included, visit banffgondola.ca to book and allow a 30-minute minimum upload time prior to your reservation. *COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS* We encourage you to be well-prepared for cooler temperatures. Gondola cabins are not heated, we recommend wearing appropriate winter attire
    5 Course Valentine's Dinner photo

  • New Years Eve - Chef's 5 Course Tasting Menu

    CA$150.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Toast to the year that was at one of Banff’s most iconic restaurants. Savour a five-course tasting menu designed to delight, with local flavours, inspired creations and delicious vegetarian options. Each dish is expertly crafted by our award-winning culinary team. Banff Gondola admission sold separately. Click below to purchase your Gondola admission. https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/banff-gondola/tickets/

Menu

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What 2,508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for scenic views

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for scenic views

  • Banff / Canmore

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Banff / Canmore

    Canadian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sky Bistro at the Banff Gondola offers an "amazing view" alongside "great food and service." Patrons rave about the "stunning views" and "delicious" menu, from the bison steak to seafood chowder. While some find it "pricey," many agree it's "worth it" for a special occasion. Reservations recommended!

2,508 Reviews

  1. Hudson

    VIP

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered the beef rib and it was very poor not worth $60 at ALL made me and my mother sick and have a foul reaction in my stomach and service was very slow and not as responsive as you would think for the high prices you’re paying for food

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  2. Andrew

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The house bread was some of the best bread I’ve ever had. The bison dish was mind blowingly delicious. For the price of what I pay for hibachi back home.

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  3. Kamilla

    Calgary

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I made the reservation more than a month in advance and sent a message asking them to reserve a table by the window. the answer was that they could not promise but would do their best. When I arrived, I asked again, but all the tables by the window were taken. 10 minutes after, a table by the window was available, and right after 3 more tables. I asked the server to move us, and then the hostess said they could not move us because if they did it everyone in the restaurant would ask the same. Her excuse doesn't make any sense, as the tables by the window were for 2 and most of the other tables in the restaurants were with 4 or more people. The food was disappointing as well. Not sure if the staff is just lazy or if a management problem.

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  4. Heather

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and Tash provided excellent service.

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is great. The food overall is okay and very overpriced, you essentially pay for the view. Highly recommend going from 11am to 2pm so you have a view. It doesn’t make much sense to go at night.

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  6. Brian

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    You pay for the view and not much more; meal was not impressive. Would not revisit. One and done.

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  7. Ariel

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were incredible and the view was amazing! We had such a great time! Would definitely go back! I recommend the Aurora Margarita!

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  8. Vanessa

    Western NC

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely disappointed by the service provided by the manager. Tried to remedy the situation he did not help. Pretty disappointed after paying over $500 CAD for dinner plus $200 CAD for the gondola ride.

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  9. Martin

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the Sky Bistro today for lunch and had an exceptional meal. We arrived slightly early but they still managed to seat us. The view was amazing as we were sat near the window. The service was extremely good mainlyl due to our waitress "Tash". We had the seafood chowder, ranchers pie and bangers & mash which were all amazing. We would highly recommend a visit.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience and the food were fabulous. However the prices for the restaurant were very high. That should be a consideration before booking the restaurant.

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Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola is rated 4.7 stars by 2508 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Area
    Banff
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • 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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