Sky Bistro

Beautiful views from this restaurant as the name implies. Food was surprisingly good and portions were of good size for what we expected of a restaurant tied to a touristy gondola experience. Ambiance was a modern classy casual and the menu had great selections. Service was good and offered to take pictures for its tables. Would definitely recommend planning a meal here along with the gondola experience. Great addition to your day!

Maddy from Australia was incredible and made our evening very memorable ! We checked in at 8:30pm in time for the gorgeous sunset. She explained the menu in detail and was knowledgeable with the sources of the ingredients…etc. the local wine paired well with the bison and lamb, the duck and pork were well presented . The pistachio dessert and others were amazing. The view was unforgettable ! Highly recommended.

What an incredible restaurant! Usually spots like this, with exceptional views, fall short on the actual food; not here! Seriously one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. The new, seasonal menu had just rolled out a few days before and was spot on. The lamb appetizer was so good, we ordered a second one! And when one of our entrees didn’t live up to the quality of everything else, they graciously took it off the bill, and without our asking them to. Add to that exceptional service and the most stunning views of Banff and you’ve got a real winner! Don’t miss this.

Beautiful location but the gondola ride to the top is a LONG wait so plan appropriately. It's also $90/pp so the restaurant is great if you were already planning on doing the gondola but not so great the other way around. Food was great, second best meal we had.

This stands out as our most memorable dinner in Banff! We took the Gondola up at 5:30pm and walked the boardwalk for an hour. Our reservation was at 7:00pm but we went up to the restaurant early to see if we could have cocktails at the bar and wait. The host let us know she would happily seat us when the next window table opened up which only took about 5 minutes. The mountain views from this restaurant are truly captivating and encouraged us to take our time with dinner. Our servers were friendly and prompt! They reviewed the menu in detail and provided great recommendations. Cocktails were delicious and well garnished. Solid wine list and fair markup. For appetizers we tried the Octopus and Pistachio Pate. Both were incredible but the Pate was truly remarkable and exceeded expectations as a plant-based dish. Highly recommend. For mains we chose the Bison and Pork Chop as well as a side of Truffle Parm Potatoes and Garlic Shrimp. Again everything was delicious but the Pork Chop really shined as it was well cooked, a large portion and included amazing accompaniments. This was too much food for two but we were able to pack it to go. We also had dessert wines to finish the dinner. By 9:00pm we were ready to take the Gondola back down. This restaurant is worth indulging at!

Your adventure starts trying to find parking. DO NOT TAKE ROAM TRANSIT. Yes the ROAM shuttle is free but you will not arrive or leave on time if a bus comes for you at all. Once parked you can get tickets. If you have tickets and it is within 10 minutes of your time get in line. They will not let you in line early or if you miss your time. The line moves fairly quickly and once on the gondola you will be at the top within 6 minutes. If you have time between your gondola reservation and your sky bistro reservation you can go to the observation deck or maybe even take the boardwalk to the cosmic that tower. When it's your reservation time you can stop at the restaurant and if everyone in your party is there they will start you. Our service was great. The food was a little slow coming out of the kitchen and if you had a close gondola reservation that may have been a problem but we had time and enjoyed the views and the weather changes from the large windows. Once the food arrived it was hot and just as ordered. It tasted amazing after the board walk. As we enjoyed our meal our waiter was attentive checking if our food was good or if we needed drink refills. After lunch we were with in our gondola window and we're able to get in line for our descent. Overall we enjoyed our experience. Give this review a like 👍♥️ or mark as helpful if you are thinking of eating while at the top of Banff. Hope you have a great experience like we did.

We decided to have our honeymoon in Banff. I saw this place on tiktok and knew we had to go. Everything was a little last minute so we got super lucky and got one of the last spots available to reserve which was when they open. We waited at the doors for them to open and they were quick to get us seated. Our server led us right to a window table and I couldn't believe how lucky we were. The view is spectacular. The food was just as good as the view! We got the duck wings as an appetizer, we had never had that before and it was insane with the jam sauce. Our steaks and dessert were also equally amazing. Our server was so great and so kind to us when we told her it was our honeymoon and our special dinner. She took great care of us. She was very talkative and answered all our questions and it was amazing listening to her take such great care of other customers in different languages. The gondola ride up is so beautiful and it was amazing to see Banff from that view during the sunset. We also went on the little hike to the viewpoint after dinner and loved that as well. We even got to see a fox!The Sky Bistro was everything I had hoped it to be for my husband and I. Thank you for making our honeymoon!

Sky Bistro is definitely worth visiting for the views alone—absolutely stunning and a unique dining experience perched high above Banff. The service was excellent: friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. As for the food, it was decent but not exceptional. The burger stood out and was really good, but overall, you’re paying more for the ambiance than a culinary wow-factor. Still, it's a memorable spot and worth trying at least once for the setting and experience.

I've heard that it's worth it to stop by for a meal at this spot but I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical due to it being in a tourist attraction. I'm glad I was wrong! This was one of the best experiences I had in Banff. The food was amazing, and actually reasonably priced for the premium meats/seafood you are getting. The short rib dish was incredible and the seafood chowder was loaded and delicious. And we really appreciated the service here and that they tried to seat my wife and I at the windows. It was a great lunch with absolutely spectacular views!

We got super lucky! No reservation. Just took a chance and walked in. We were willing to go back down the mountain and find something in town but thought what the heck... let's ask. I think we hit the timing 'just right'. Folks were leaving as we walked in. Plus, we were only 2 people. If you had more than 2... that'was more of a challenge and a long wait. The bar seating is first come, first serve. Of course, there are only like 5 seats at the small bar, and we would have sat there as it looked like people were finishing up, but the hostess said she had a table for 2 open up. Service was very good as was the food. The surprise of the night.... Pistachio Pate. I wanted to give it a try because it sounded different but really was not expecting it to be as good as it was. I mean... you don't even miss the 'meat'. It's rich and creamy and the pickled veg really help cut the richness. It's a creative... innovative dish that really is a delight. My duck was quite tasty although I wish the skin was a bit more cooked ... seared more. It was a bit too chewy. The husband ordered the Bison and it was rich and tender. Quite delicious! All in all... a lovely dinner and experience. If this is someplace you really really want to dine at... highly recommend a reservation. If you want to wing it like we did, I hope it works out as well for you as it did for us.

The views and ambiance-8/10 very beautiful, I recommend to get a reservation if you can Food-4/10 overpriced obviously, but if the quality was good I wouldn't mind. My burger came out well done even tho I told them medium rare....it took 100 years to get too. Service was sooooooo slow. Service -2/10. I understand if ur busy, but when people who came AFtER you get their food before you that is just ridiculous. And I'm expecting the food to be top notch if I wait a million years. The chowder soup we got was very good but it was lukewarm! It tasted like it had been sitting out! So disappointed.

The restaurant is located at the top of the gondola ride on the third floor of the building. We made reservations weeks in advanced. When we showed up 10-minutes early there was a couple in front of us that didn't have a reservation and they were given a shaded window seat with a view of Banff National Park. We, with reservations made weeks prior, were given seats with the sun beating on us and a gorgeous view of the their solar panels on their lower roof. This was upsetting to say the least. What was the point of making a reservation then? We ordered the smoked salmon and short rib beef tartine. The short rib beef tartine was solid, but I wasn't impressed by the "smoked" salmon. It was nothing special, the salmon didn't taste smoked at all. Would not recommend that dish to anyone. We also ordered the Apple mule zero-proof cocktail. This was fine. Our server, Makiko, was awesome. She talked through the menu and answered our questions. She heard that we're going down to Canmore tomorrow and recommended their farmers market. She was a rare bright spot in our dining experience.

Sky Bistro was an incredible dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was stunning, and having a reservation made everything smooth. The menu was refreshingly unique-- I had the smoked salmon, which was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our server, Bam, was outstanding--friendly, knowledgeable, and gave great insight into both the menu and the local area. This spot is a must if you're taking the gondola to the top--well worth it for the view and the food!

Our hosts brought us to the top of Sulphur mountain to enjoy some snowy views and planned for a lunch at Sky Bistro. It was completely foggy and snowy outside, which made it feel like we were dining in the clouds. The main dining area feels cozy and inviting, with great service from all the staff. The lunch came with a soup or salad and an entrée, I ended up getting the seafood chowder and the rancher's pie. The seafood chowder was really good, filled with tender clams, snappy shrimp, and smoky bacon without being overly heavy or thick. The topping of tobiko was really unique, it added a nice texture and brightness to the soup. The rancher's pie was a huge portion and came with a little side salad. The mashed potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and I appreciated the time they took to pipe it on top. The braised short rib below was so tender, with bits of delicious thick-cut bacon in the mix too. We got to enjoy conversation after lunch too, we weren't rushed in any regard. Overall, this was such a great meal, from the ambiance to the service to the food. Best meal I had in Alberta by far!

Excellent food and beverages. Outstanding service Incredible view You take a gondola ride to get here which adds to the experience. Yes, it's pricey but it's worth it

We ate at Sky Bistro after hiking up Sulphur Mountain. We were seated by the windows, overlooking the mountains. We started with a glass of Prosecco, and enjoyed the incredible view. I ordered the duck with Alberta grain, apple butter and endive. The duck had a smokey, yet salty flavour to it and the apple butter complemented it perfectly. The Alberta grain was cooked al dente and was a bit chewy. My friend ordered the short rib, which was very tender and flavourful. The food was very enjoyable, however I wish the portion sizes were larger. The service at the Sky Bistro was great; the hostess took our coats at the entrance and our waitress was friendly and attentive.

Wish I can add a few more stars to this place. Nothing but positive feedback. We walked in with no reservation but they were so kind to sit us down right away and we were able to get a window seat as I've heard(everybody's dream) the views are spectacular. Carla our waitress was the sweetest and make our visit even more enjoyable. If we had questions she didn't hesitate and was very well informed. We ordered some drinks, Beet salad & Minestrone to start off. I've been in the look out for Beet's salads everywhere I go and Man oh man.. this one I will remember. The flavors were out of this world and every bite had me going back for more. We ordered their Brisket Burger as well and that was delicious as well she was so kind as well to have them cut in half cause we're sharing. Our drinks were just epic I had the coconut fizz(no alcohol) but was till delicious and we also tried their passionfruit sour and that was mind blowing. Our experience here was fantastic. You have to come with an opened mind, you will pay for the view and drinks and experience for sure but well worth it in my opinion. When we left there were many people waiting outside. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation so can dine way up here it's an experience you will never forget.

Sky Bistro in Banff was truly an unforgettable experience. We had amazing seats right by the large window with a stunning view over the mountains, which was a real highlight of the evening. We both started with an espresso martini and steak tartare for our appetizer. Both were delicious. For mains, we had a beautiful cut of meat and duck, both perfectly prepared. We paired it with a lovely bottle of Tempranillo that really brought everything together. The service was excellent, warm and friendly. The whole experience, including the gondola ride up and the breathtaking location, made it something really special.

We had dinner last night at sky bistro. The ambiance was amazing, service attentive and food off the charts. We started with the bison tartare which was so fresh and flavorful. For entrees we had the beef short rib and bison striploin. Both were absolutely perfect. We truly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend

As it's not inexpensive to get to the summit, unless it's the dead of winter, I'd strongly advise you to skip the overpriced restaurants at the top of the summit and just take the time to thoroughly explore the summit. If you were reallyyyyyyyyyy inclined to eat at the summit, Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen -- the buffet across the way -- appears to be a better time management option with better views of the valley and better value. Plus, you could always toss any items you don't like and get something else (wasteful, I know, but you've done it too. It's an option we wish was available to us). The ambiance at Sky Bistro was nice. I ordered the bangers and mash, which were slightly underwhelming but edible. The brown gravy could be jazzed up some. My friend's linguine was horribly dry, flavorless, and inedible. It was like they completely forgot the olive oil and lemon! How does a nice restaurant mess up a basic pasta!? I had a bite of the pasta, downed my glass of water, and had difficulty flagging someone down for a refill. I made comments about the extremely disappointing pasta to the server in hopes of redeeming the touristy experience some but she was not at all sympathetic. In hindsight, maybe we should've gotten the brisket burgers. I'd only recommend items that they don't make in-house. Like the highly marked up ice wine.

Why 5 stars? Because you'd think the food would be disappointing, but it wasn't! --- --- --- I read about 100 reviews from former colleagues saying that Sky Bistro has 5-star views and 3-star food, so that's exactly where my expectations were. I have to say, the food ended up being quite a pleasant surprise! The one thing we didn't love were the fries, only because they were so thick that some of them weren't really even cooked all the way through. But other than that, we shared a Greek Salad and each ordered some Seafood Chowder. Both of these things were ideal. I kept wondering how much trouble these restaurants must go through to get all of their supplies, but they somehow pull it off quite nicely. I also read reviews about slow service, but didn't really have that experience. The service was totally fine for us. Plus, we wouldn't have wanted to be rushed anyway, when the reason to come to Sky Bistro is just to stare out at the beauty. I'd definitely recommend getting reservations here if you are taking the gondola up!

This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! Celebrating the New Year and five more years of life since beating the covid-coma, I took this trip to celebrate. The NYE experience was truly a lifetime event. The native music and lights of Night Rise were stunning! I attempted to walk the boardwalk to the weather station but the weather did not cooperate. The five course chef selected menu was astounding! It was truly a five-star offering! I loved the ginger dessert! all the food was sublime! I got to the restaurant early due to the weather, and the staff were so kind and accommodating! I sat at the bar until my table was ready, then I was given great attention by my server! I was the only solo diner, and had a window seat. However due to said weather it was pitch black outside but I was prepared in case I got the chance to see the northern lights! The gondola ride on the way down was cold but fast. I enjoyed the soothing voice of the storyteller. I cannot recommend this experience no matter what time of year, and I look forward to a warmer-weather visit here!

We didn't have a reservation so 4 of us sat at the bar. Which we still got amazing service. Have great apps and even better drinks.

The view was absolutely stunning! Food was good I had the kohlrabi & apple salad and the seafood chowder. The salad was very refreshing so it was worth it especially on a hot summer day. I also had the espresso mountini, it was delicious! Probably the best espresso martini I've had in banff. Definitely worth it! It's a must try.

Food was good but the ride up was a little unnerving. It was rainy the day we booked so didn't get a chance to see much once we got to the top. Still had a great time.

Very unique food, nice service and ambiance. I had the smoked salmon and it was very good but it could have had more salmon. It could have also been better in other spots like the bread in one of the dishes was dry. But otherwise I think it was a great experience.

After walking around the boardwalk, my husband and I ate at Sky Bistro. I recommend that you make a reservation for this establishment. Our reservation was for 1:30pm and they stayed at about 75% capacity throughout our meal. To start off, our server was so sweet and helpful with food recommendations. We also shared that were going to drive to Jasper in a couple days and he recommended some viewpoint stops and to make sure we had an offline map because there is limited service in between Banff and Jasper. We started off with the seafood chowder, it was a 10/10, would definitely recommend it. My husband got the rancher's pie, solid 9/10, the short rib was so tender and juicy and the potatoes on top were super creamy. It came with a small side salad, I wish they offered either a bit more of the salad, it felt a little heavy towards the end. I got the kale caesar salad with rainbow trout for my protein, would give the salad a 10/10, the trout an 8/10. The trout was a bit a dry and the skin was not as crispy as I would like. I wish we could have been seated closer to the windows, but the view was still wonderful from where we were.

Sky Bistro offers a unique dining experience with breath-taking panoramic view of Banff phenomenal Canadian cuisine. I purchased the lunch package with the gondola ticket and it was totally worth it. Food, ambience, and service are exceptional.

This place is definitely worth the lift ticket and wait for the experience! This gorgeous restaurant sits at the top of Mt Sulphur. You have to purchase a gondola ticket to access it. The views on the way up are stunning and so is this restaurant. We came for appetizers and drinks. We got there right at the opening time and had seats right at the window. Our server Sophia was so professional and kind. She chatted with us about her recommendations and how much she loves Banff! We loved this place! The duck wings and Caesar salad were tasty and great for sharing.

We ordered Bison and duck dish. Both were very good. Staff were very friendly and professional. The view from the restaurant is amazing.

The staff didn't want to seat us in the dining room because we were wanting to just order a drink. There were others sitting and just only having a drink. Thanks for nothing. Make it make sense.

The food here is pretty good, although we didn't order that much since we weren't all that hungry. I think the chowder is about average but the beet salad was very delicious. I think what you really come here for is the experience of eating on a beautiful mountain top with gorgeous views after arriving on the Banff Bondola.

Well, the ambiance? Let's be honest; isn't that the reason to go here? A++ for the view. Somehow the restaurant itself seemed smaller than I expected. I did feel that it was stuffy and overly warm with a slightly off-putting aroma- (maybe from the rosemary sprig smoked cocktails they make(??) in the restaurant) throughout our entire visit. Our service was friendly and too-notch just as one might expect in this sort of establishment. I ordered a mocktail that was light and refreshing. Hubs had a local beer. We shared a Caesar salad and the popcorn seafood chowder as appetizers. Both of these dishes were simply outstanding. Genuinely! The "popcorn" was actually a sort of caviar that pops in your mouth as you eat. It was surprising in the best sense. It also added some additional seasoning to the dish that was welcome. I ordered the scallops starter as my entree. They were well-prepared and tasty but the three seemed more the size of bay scallops- very small- rather than a larger one you might expect. However, the chowder was very hearty and satisfying, so I could not have eaten more, to be honest. My husband ordered the short ribs. Savory, tender, delicious. This would have been a five star visit, but the close air made us uncomfortably clammy and warm. A bit overwhelming with no air moving in the room.

Amazing views from top of Sulphur mountain! The food was yummy. The drinks were good. Good customer service. Recommend reservations. Only 2 person seating right at window. We went closer to closing between lunch and dinner so lots of empty seats. they didn't mind us going up to the window and taking pics and videos. They still seemed to allow ppl to get seated even after closing time.

One of the best dinner experiences I've had in my life. We ordered the seafood chowder and lamb for starters. Duck and short rib for entrees. Everything ordered was amazing and service was amazing as well. Our table busser was able to get us a window seat even though we hadn't requested it so ambiance was top notch. In addition, she thought our lamb was not cooked to standard so she came by and gave us a new plate.

Tash was very nice and quite capable as a server. She helped us make food selections when we told her our dietary limitations (gluten free, lactose free). We both ordered the same vegetarian item and when Tash brought our servings to our table, we were impressed by their eye appeal. They tasted very good, too - just the right amount for a lunch meal. Scenery out the windows was majestic, and I enjoyed looking at the mountains while we ate. After we had mentioned to Tash that our trip here was a celebration of our 45th anniversary, she later surprised us with a decorated dessert to share. Overall, we'd recommend Sky Bistro as a lunch opportunity.

Let me give you the most honest review ever! You're paying for dining with a view. The food was mediocre. We ordered the Caesar Salad, Seafood Chowder and Bison Burger to share. The only thing that stood out was the Seafood Chowder. It was really flavorful and something I wouldn't mind eating again. Service was great. The staff was very attentive and inviting but not enough for me to come back or recommend everyone to go. If you're going to take the gondola up, I suggest packing a lunch or something from below and enjoying it on the sky deck or sky walk.

Sky Bistro exceeded my expectations as my first meal in Banff. I planned my first day with a ride up Banff Gondola with dinner added to my ticket. I figured 2 hours of walking around and then eating dinner would be sufficient. One thing to note though is that depending on what you order here, the Gondola+Sky Bistro dinner ticket may end up costing you more if you were to do it separately. With the combo ticket, you get one free appetizer and one free entree. I did the math and I made sure to order the almost the expensive thing on both ends, so I saved some money. I will say they didn't, for some reason, have my ticket reservation in the system, so I had to wait a little bit for a table. Make sure you make a reservation in some form, otherwise you'll be waiting a while for a table. For starters, I ordered the Duck Wings. I never actually had duck before and I was interested in trying it, after all American Thanksgiving was a few days away at the time and I needed poultry to simulate Thanksgiving. The Duck Wings were magnificent. Expertly fried to the perfect crispness with a rich, intense flavor. It was tender, and I enjoyed how much fattier it was compared to chicken. The Berry Reduction that was dolloped on my plate was delicious as well and although the 3 dollops were for 3 of my duck wings, there wasn't enough. Still though, I truly enjoyed the duck even by itself. For my main course, I ordered the Beef Short Ribs. It was a hard toss-up between that and the Bison, but I knew I was going to have steak later in the week. The Beef Short Rib sat on top of pile of potato puree, which in the simplest description is "smoother" mashed potatoes. On top of the rib were a good portion of chanterelle mushrooms and an ample covering of red wine demi-glace. Next to it was a side of creamed spinach. The beef short rib was hands down, the BEST short rib I've ever eaten. Between the plump mushrooms, tender beef, savory demi-glace, and luxurious-creamy potatoes, each bite was heavenly. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It was so good; I was very careful to restrain myself from licking the plate when I was done. The creamed spinach was OK, it seemed more of a puree as well, but I nearly forgot about it because of the short rib itself. For dessert, I selected the apple tart with cinnamon gelato. I've never had cinnamon "ice cream" before and it went perfectly with the apple tart. The tart was crispy with slivers of slightly dried, tart apples layered on top. The tart was a little small and I wish it was bigger. The dessert was amazing nevertheless. Last but not least, the atmosphere was amazing. I didn't sit next to the window, but I sat really close to it. If you can dine here while the Sun is still illuminating the mountains, the view is breathtaking and very romantic.

It was an unforgettable dining experience! Stunning view and gorgeous restaurant! I loved the unique touch to their decor! I loved the spacing of the seating layout because it ensured that each table had privacy during their dining experience. The service was superb! No complaints! I had the smoked salmon and it was amazing! I would order it again! The reason for only giving 4 stars was my group's complaints about their dishes and my agreement after tasting their meals. The chowder soup, bangers and mash dish, and linguine dish were okay. For the price, the flavors were mediocre. I was taken back because my smoked salmon tasted so good and was not sure why the other plates were not as tasty. So, if I go back I would love to try their other dishes.

Looked at the menu prior to coming and didn't see anything that stood out so came more for the experience than the food. Would recommend making reservations especially if you have a party of 2 and want to request to sit by the windows. Food was ok so probably wouldn't come back but glad I tried it out!

Had such a great experience here, we made reservations about a month in advance. We got a beautiful window seat to experience the views. Our server Bheenaash was fabulous, friendly and provided great service. The food had a lot of options as well as very allergy friendly labeling all the items. Everything came out very quickly!

Dish Fried chicken Pros Good wine selection Spectacular view Elegant restaurant Friendly staff Care about diet restrictions Fried chicken batter was light and crispy Cons Fried Chicken not flavorful (salt) Slaw (needs acid and flavors clashes) I would definitely go back to this restaurant, but would choose a different dish. The dish wasn't horrible, but it could use some attention. Staff is very friendly and I appreciate their customer service.

I dream about this short rib nightly. Absolutely insane food with unbeatable sweeping views of the mountain. Tori was an incredibly kind and attentive server, and we loved spending our last night in Banff at this special place.

Great place to grab a meal on top of Sulfur Mountain. Great view of banff and surrounding areas. Really enjoyed our meal- bison burger and elk bolognese. Service was great. Clean facilities.

After a very cool gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain, my wife and I enjoyed lunch at Sky Bistro. You'll find this restaurant on the third level of the building. Make a reservation so you can get in, and so you can get a great seat next to the window looking out on the mountains and the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station. We saw bighorn sheep a few levels below from our table. I ordered the mushroom toast and seafood chowder. I enjoyed both. They were more filling that one would think. My wife got the Beef Brisket Burger (made with Alberta Angus Beef) with house cut fries (huge fries). She said it was tasty. Our server was attentive and very helpful with our questions. This is an excellent choice for a meal at the top of the gondola's observation area. You'll get good food and a wonderful view.

Definitely worth the hype! Reservations are preferred especially if you plan to come during peak dinner time on the weekend but they do keep tables available for walk-ins. There were no reservations available for when we planned to come (4th of July weekend) so we decided to get gondola reservations early and be there by 4 (when the restaurant opens). There were already people in line but we were able to get a great table! Service was very good and attentive. We ordered the bison (loved also the potato mille-feuilles that comes with it), the duck (my husband loved it), and shrimp side (super tasty). The only meh moment was that the bread had a cold center making me think it's probably frozen and baked to order, it was really good but wished they had paid a bit more attention to it. For desert we got the semifreddo and loved it! The drinks are also very good, the old fashioned was smoky (could smell across the table) and their mock tails also light and flavorful. Absolutely recommend but remember the gondola is separate so make sure to coordinate reservations!

Sky Bistro's main attraction is really the view in my opinion. It's spectacular up there! In terms of food, it it didn't match the level of awe as the view. My partner ordered their Pull Bison Burger and although it looked impressive, it was underwhelming in taste. We felt that the burger itself lacked flavor/spice. The fries itself were overly salty. I also tried the wild mushroom toast, which had some unique mushrooms. It was alright, but nothing too special. Service was good! Our server was really friendly and answered all our questions. She was also attentive. I would recommend a reservation if you would like to go to Sky Bistro. It's one of the two places that I saw you can get sit down for some food at the top of the gondola ride, so it was busy! Overall, food was average, but I'd come here for the view/experience!

After a long day at Johnston Canyon, we had a reservation at the Banff Gondola and were ecstatic to see that there were two restaurants on the mountain (aka the Sky Bistro and another one that has more of a buffet format). We visited on a Thursday evening in June and it was pretty crowded, both in the restaurant and in the outside Gondola areas. Luckily though, we were able to get a seat at the bar at the Sky Bistro, which we quickly loved and had so much fun at. We weren't incredibly hungry since we had eaten a late lunch, but during our stay, we got the beef tartare and one of the quinoa salads (which I unfortunately forgot the name of). They were delicious and very fresh tasting! At this point, my boyfriend and I came to the conclusion that the food scene in Canada is top notch and the food, in general, is very well thought out, creative, and well done. The beef tartare was unique in that it had a berry-like cream prepared with it, but we enjoyed it, as we have never had anything similar to that. However, what really stood out to us here were the cocktails and the expertise of the bartenders. WOW, the drinks are seriously well executed, tasty, fun, and seriously made the Banff Gondola experience better for us. We also were blessed to meet the mixology manager, Jenny, who was so freaking cool, sweet, and easy to talk to, and all her female bartenders were just as cool and kicking ass too. Because of Jenny and her bartending gang, we had the absolute best time here and we wanted to re-extend our gratitude for the great hospitality and for making my boyfriend's 30th birthday so much better with your kindness and that crazy chocolate dessert. We don't eat sweets often, but that really blew us away. Thanks again for everything during our limited time there and you all really made a forever lasting impression on us :')!

The views are stunning, which is why most people will probably dine here. Our waitress was super friendly, we wanted to like the food but unfortunately food quality wasn't great for the price you're paying. The Cesar salad was decent, but the clam chowder was so salty it was inedible. Their beef salad was decent as well as the grilled cauliflower. The affogato for dessert was definitely the best bite we had there.

Had dinner here with the family yesterday. We were seated and were about to order when I realized that one of my diamond bracelets was missing. Long story short, the staff re-booked us for a later time. When we got back, we got our same table thankfully. The staff was so kind and inquired if we found it and yes we did. On to the food, I ordered the duck breast. Fiancé ordered short rib. Also ordered the house bread and seafood chowder. I started with an espresso mountini which was good. Fiancé got the winter mule which was also good. The short rib was tender and seasoned well. The mashed potatoes that came with it were scrumptious! Perfectly done. The duck breast was served medium well and was also seasoned well. It was my fault for not specifying that I wanted it medium rare. According to the menu, the duck comes with foie gras and pickled mustard. Neither of those were on the 2 orders of duck. The wild grains that came with my food were very salty. We compared it to my niece's plate and hers weren't as salty. She got a small cake compliments of the resto because it was her birthday. She said it tasted good. Overall, the restaurant was a solid 4 stars. The view was amazing and the staff was efficient and had excellent customer service skills. I appreciated their show of concern and I can see that they care about their guests. That is very hard to come by these days.

When we told our friends that we're eating here, our friends asked us: "is Dylan gonna propose there?" That's how beautiful and romantic this restaurant is. (Unfortunately I didn't propose). FOOD The food was pretty solid. We purchased the bundle that had the gondola ticket and this sky bistro meal included. The meal it self is pre-set but we also had some choices. I got the bison burger and it's honestly not that special. It tasted like a typical pulled pork sandwich and honestly I should've picked something else. We also had the ravioli as well. That dish is honestly just okay. It tasted as you can expect and nothing too special. SERVICE The service here is pretty mediocre as well. The waitress had like small attitude when speaking with us but honestly it's not that big of deal. I think they know they get a lot of tourist so they probably don't have to give too much effort since most people came here for the view anyway. ALL IN ALL, this is a pretty mediocre restaurant. I would've given 3 stars if it's not for the phenomenal views.

Although we had a reservation, we still had to wait for almost twenty minutes before we were seated. Good thing it was a pleasant wait with stunning views just outside of the building. I do appreciate that the host sat us at a window table, and was a little sheepish feeling underdressed in our hiking clothes. We had hiked up, but even so, the portions were so small and actual dish composition underwhelmingly simple that we left quite hungry still. We thought the summer grain salad would be more robust, since it was listed as quinoa and corn with asparagus as greens. To call it a salad was overly generous. It was a smattering of the listed ingredients. The bison sirloin itself was good, but I wish they hadn't been skimpy on the sides. Overall, I recommend skipping a meal here and just grabbing drinks - which were not badly priced and quite tasty.

Great experience overall. You need to get on the gondola to get to the top of the mountain for this restaurant. The views were great where we were sitting; unfortunately we came during the summer when temps were a little warmer and the place has no A/C. Most places in Banff do not have a/c because the winter months are longer than the summer months. So it was very warm since we were seated by the window. We ordered the beef tartare, chips and fries, and braised short ribs. Portions were hefty and flavors were good. Overall, it's a very nice place to go on a date night. There's lots of things to do at the mountain around sky bistro.

Well this isn't the easiest restaurant to get to. Either you're hiking up a mountain or you're paying for the gondola. Regardless, the view at the top and from the restaurant is stunning. IF YOU WANT TO SIT NEXT TO THE WINDOW: book a reservation for 2. They didn't have any 3+ seaters next to the windows. Of course, you can see out of the restaurant from anywhere but if you want the full effect it seems like 2 is the magic number. Also, make a reservation in advance. There are literally hundreds of people on top of the mountain at any given time. We had Tash as our waitress. She was attentive, polite, and everything you'd expect from a server. The food is good but you're paying a premium for the view. Overall it was a great experience but not a meal id try to have without a reservation.

Stunning views and of course prices to match. I'm sure it's not easy to get all those ingredients up the mountain! The food was...odd. Freeze dried strawberries on the burrata salad were not a hit. The pasta was a strange but okay mix of flavours. The chicken was apparently good. They were sweet to provide a complimentary dessert for my husband's birthday with forks for all. Thankfully I told my daughter not to eat it even though they said it did not contain her allergen - it did.

Amazing view and a great spot to kill some time before or after doing the sulphur mountain walkway to the viewpoint. Service was kind and attentive. Food was good, but nothing absolutely outstanding. My friends loved their burgers and I got the chicken and waffles which had some unique flavors but maybe a bit too sweet for my liking. Good experience nonethless.

Best food- we have the best server Jerome, friendly attentive and just good vibes all around. Visiting from San Francisco to celebrate my mums birthday! Jerome made our night!