Restaurant & Food restaurant in Banff

Sky Bistro

Dine with breathtaking Banff mountain views! Enjoy delicious cuisine and excellent service at this highly-rated restaurant. Reservations recommended.

4.4(3,691 reviews)
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Restaurant · Food
Sky Bistro in banff

Panoramic venue atop the Banff Gondola's 7,510-ft. summit station serving high-end Canadian cuisine.

About Sky Bistro

Perched high above Banff, this acclaimed restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience. Diners consistently praise the delicious and flavorful cuisine, with many highlighting specific dishes like the butter herb bread and seafood chowder as exceptional. The inviting atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, contributes to its impressive 4.4-star rating. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a delightful meal with unparalleled views, this establishment provides a welcoming setting. With outdoor seating available and the option to reserve, it's a popular choice for both locals and visitors looking to savor the best of Banff.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
lunch
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Why Travelers Love Sky Bistro

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4.4 / 5.0(3,691 reviews)

After a beautiful nice hike up to the top of Sulfur Mtn my daughter and I worked up an appetite. We made Reservations for her birthday at the sky bistro over a month ago and were happy we did! The food was very delicious, flavorful and tender! Our server, Charlotte was awesome. She was very informative of the menu and gave us her favorites. We had the butter herb bread which is a must! So light and tasty and great pairing with the seafood chowder. The flavors and taste of the soup was amazing. The bacon and the Tobiko made the soup taste so yummy and the tobiko popping in your mouth was a treat! Then we had the Lamb, short rib and Duck. They were all so tender, juicy, flavorful and all the sides with each meat was more than delicious! We had the Semifreddo dessert and a Special chocolate cake they brought for my daughters birthday that were both so tasty and such a treat to the pallet. My daughter and I couldn't pronounce over half of the items on the menu lol but everything we chose and the recommendations from Charlotte were a must try. Make sure you reserve a table before you come here cause you don't want to miss the experience and the wonderful food!! I would def come back to try the other food on the menu! Going to SkyBistro is not only a dinner time but a whole experience during your stay in Banff. First of all, taking the gondola to go up to the mountain was already a memorable experience. Then getting there and seeing this incredible view from the top was unreal. Plus having the opportunity to even have a meal in the sky/clouds/mountains was just magical. Everything we ordered was perfectly delicious, especially the chowder (I could have had 3 of those, one as a starter, one as a main and one as a dessert - and I am talking seriously here). The bison tartare was also really good. For mains we ordered the bison and the short rib which was my favorite one with a perfectly harmonized flavour. The dessert also was very much tasty and the whole experience was just like a dream. I couldn’t thank enough Matthew for being the best and for taking really good care of us. Everything he recommended was outstanding. He made our time at the restaurant unforgettable for sure. Looking forward to go back there asap. Thanks a million! The view is astonishing and the food was really good. However, portions are a bit small and you may not feel filled by only one meal. The service was okay, they did not seems to be very busy during our visit, but we had wait long times to recieve salt, paper, ketchup, and the check. Worth trying it once but that's it.

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Where to Find Them

100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada

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Opening Hours

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Monday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
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Recent Reviews

A D.

October 2, 2025

After a beautiful nice hike up to the top of Sulfur Mtn my daughter and I worked up an appetite. We made Reservations for her birthday at the sky bistro over a month ago and were happy we did! The food was very delicious, flavorful and tender! Our server, Charlotte was awesome. She was very informative of the menu and gave us her favorites. We had the butter herb bread which is a must! So light and tasty and great pairing with the seafood chowder. The flavors and taste of the soup was amazing. The bacon and the Tobiko made the soup taste so yummy and the tobiko popping in your mouth was a treat! Then we had the Lamb, short rib and Duck. They were all so tender, juicy, flavorful and all the sides with each meat was more than delicious! We had the Semifreddo dessert and a Special chocolate cake they brought for my daughters birthday that were both so tasty and such a treat to the pallet. My daughter and I couldn't pronounce over half of the items on the menu lol but everything we chose and the recommendations from Charlotte were a must try. Make sure you reserve a table before you come here cause you don't want to miss the experience and the wonderful food!! I would def come back to try the other food on the menu!

América B.

October 20, 2025

Going to SkyBistro is not only a dinner time but a whole experience during your stay in Banff. First of all, taking the gondola to go up to the mountain was already a memorable experience. Then getting there and seeing this incredible view from the top was unreal. Plus having the opportunity to even have a meal in the sky/clouds/mountains was just magical. Everything we ordered was perfectly delicious, especially the chowder (I could have had 3 of those, one as a starter, one as a main and one as a dessert - and I am talking seriously here). The bison tartare was also really good. For mains we ordered the bison and the short rib which was my favorite one with a perfectly harmonized flavour. The dessert also was very much tasty and the whole experience was just like a dream. I couldn’t thank enough Matthew for being the best and for taking really good care of us. Everything he recommended was outstanding. He made our time at the restaurant unforgettable for sure. Looking forward to go back there asap. Thanks a million!

Farbod B.

November 15, 2025

The view is astonishing and the food was really good. However, portions are a bit small and you may not feel filled by only one meal. The service was okay, they did not seems to be very busy during our visit, but we had wait long times to recieve salt, paper, ketchup, and the check. Worth trying it once but that's it.

Mark M.

October 15, 2025

Good meal. I had the tomato salad which was excellent. My partner in crime had the other salad which had green apples in it. Apples didn't have much flavor. We shared the lamb starter which was excellent. For my main I had the Lingcod. The fish was wonderful, the sauce was not too my liking. The other main was the short ribs which were delicious. The view is spectacular!

Michael Y.

November 2, 2025

We were in early November and it was not busy at all. We did purchase a promotional package for the restaurant and gondola ride. Highly recommend it. We checked in at the door and they took our bulky coat which is a nice gesture. We had a great view for our dinner. Our dinner was a three course meal that you get to pick a selection from the salad or soup main course and dessert. Our waiter suggested seafood chowder or salad. We each had one. For our main course we pick cod and short ribs. The short ribs sauce were a little too salty for my taste. The short ribs by themselves were great. The cod was fantastic and delicious. There were 2 selections for dessert and we got one of each. See menu that I posted. The restaurant has plenty of seating for 2 people or larger group. I would highly recommend buying the promotional package online and bring the booking since they need to verify it for the gondola ride and at the restaurant. It was snowing and raining and cloudy so the view was limited but still a great view. Love it.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Sky Bistro special

Outdoor Seating

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Parking Lot

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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