Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola

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

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   Derek

   Glasgow7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Went tonight for a meal and unfortunately did not live.up to expectation. My wife ordered the duck, which came out cold along with other parts of the meal. , advised they would cook it again but in reality they reheated it and so it was over done. Not what you expect from such an establishment and considering it was the head chef that made this decision makes it even worse. We certainly won't be visiting again
   

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   Dawn

   Hampshire2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Brioche with my starter was solid, seemed like it had been over heated in a microwave. Yes it was replaced with a fresh one. By this time my husband had finished his or it would have been cold. I stated i couldn’t eat chilli but it had chilli in it. This caused bad stomach cramps for the following 12 hours. My main course came on a cold plate so the food was like warm. Yes our server was very attentive and the views were amazing however I found it overpriced for what we had.
   

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   Dan

   Edmonton2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and service from our server....AMAZING. Our host who sat us down, different story. I booked this a month ago as tonight was my wife and I 10 wedding anniversary. I surprised my wife on Thursday and flew us across the country to come spend the weekend here in Banff. When I booked, I specifically asked for a window table to make our night that much more special. Our host put us at a table away from the window and when I asked about our reservation, he told me it was based on first come, best dressed. I was shocked. I didn't make a fuss, even though there was a free table there and he told me someone had been waiting an hour and a half for it, I don't think it should have made a difference since I reserved it a month earlier. Again, our server was amazing and so was the food, but for our next visit to Banff, we'll go eat to a different restaurant instead
   

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   Gursev

   Toronto2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   My wife had to wait a long time to get a table and as it was my daughter’s birthday I had called ahead to the restaurant letting them know that it was her birthday but there was no show of celebration. At East Side Mario’s, at least the serving and waiting team come out and sing and bring some dessert.
   

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   Danny

   Montana2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s always a pleasure to return to Sky Bistro this place never disappoints. The panoramic views alone are worth the trip. A big thanks to Benjamin for being so helpful during the reservation process. Everything went smoothly thanks to his attention and care. We started with the salmon gravlax, which was rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated. For our mains, we shared the duck and bison both were exceptional, cooked to perfection and bursting with bold flavors. Jerome, our server, was fantastic. He was not only knowledgeable but also made some excellent recommendations that really elevated our meal. The entire staff deserves a shout-out every plate was presented with an explanation of the ingredients and finishing touches, which added a thoughtful and personal touch to the experience. If you’re ever in Banff, I highly recommend making time for a meal at Sky Bistro.
   

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   Gary and Susan VIP

   Greensboro12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had lunch after riding the Banff Gondola up. The food, atmosphere, views, and service made for an unforgettable experience.
   

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   Kelly

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely beautiful experience! Would do it again!
   

   Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for dining at Sky Bistro and rating us with 5-stars! We are so happy to see that, based on your comment and the score you provided, you thoroughly enjoyed both the food experience and dining service. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy our unbeatable skyline mountain views with great food on your next visit to Banff! Warm regards, Kelly F&B Team Coordinator
   

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   Rachel

   Calgary1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nous avons souper au Sky Bistro le 19 avril dernier. Belle experience avec une magnifique vue sur le Mont Sulphur. Tori notre serveuse a été super courtoise. Belle ambiance, service rapide ainsi que cocktail et nourriture de qualité.
   

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   Cansu

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best experience ever! We ordered two main dish, bison and duck! Both are exquisite! We definitely recommended! The price could be expensive but it is worthy
   

   Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Cansu, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a comment! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing food experience and equally great service from our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to any of our venues in town during your next visit to Banff. Best regards, Kelly F&B Team Coordinator
   

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    April

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    My experience was mediocre. Not sure if it’s because I checked in as a party of one, but the host seemed rude. The food was good, but it took a long time for it to come out.
    

    Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff GondolaResponded 7 days ago

    Dear April, Thank you for dining with us at Sky Bistro and for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry your experience fell short, especially regarding the interaction with our host. Dining solo should never impact the level of hospitality received. We apologize for the miscommunication and lack of acknowledgment during check-in. What you described isn’t reflective of the standard we hold ourselves to. Your feedback will be brought forward in our guest experience meeting to help improve communication, ownership, and guest care moving forward. We are glad to hear the food was good and we sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity in the future for a smoother and more welcoming experience. Sincerely, Kelly F&B Team Coordinator
    

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