Sky Pilot Restaurant

Lovely atmosphere. We hiked up the Sea to Summit trail on 4/4/25, starting in the early AM and ending up at the Sky Pilot restaurant for lunch. To call this a “restaurant” does it a gross disservice. It is a point in the sky. A lovely lookout. A reward at the end of a tough hike. And pretty good food. We had the brisket and pulled port sandwiches with some coffee. The sandwiches were solid A’s after a long sweaty hike. The coffee was a B, happy to have but not the best roast. The atmosphere - oh, the atmosphere - was really one of a kind. The deck was perfect. Just perfect. Could not have been happier to have been there and could have spent all day looking off into the valley. If you plan to hike, be prepared for a seriously rigorous experience, and wear shoes with some grip. Basic running shoes are suboptimal toward the top if snowpack remains - too slippery, and you really can’t afford that on parts of the trail. The gondola ride is brief and breathtaking. I’d go again for that alone. A+ experience. Worth the ride. If visiting Vancouver, as am I, make the effort. Worth every moment spent.

- Travis Olives -

Coming all the way up to enjoy the food and view. The sandwiches aint bad and the portion is big. When your here do give it a try.

- Andy Chua -

We ordered the brisket sandwich, hiker's bowl, and a side of fries. The hiker's bowl and fries really stood out for their flavor. The brisket sandwich lacked smoke and flavor.

- Ryan E -

Incredible Views and Atmosphere. Food is pretty good for a cantina-style restaurant. My chicken Sandwich was quite cold (except for the chicken) and the chicken there pretty dry. Other than that it was pretty delicious

- Dessert Igel -

Beautiful patio and views from up top. Lots of variety of foods - easy and light selections (pizza, salads, sandwiches, soups, and a variety of appetizers). Friendly service. They’re quite busy because of limited seating due to Covid. Staff are very friendly but at times forgetful or slow - would still recommend to stop and chow at this place if taking sea to sky gondola.

- Diana L. -

Honestly, after finishing The Climb (Sea to Summit Trail), even a hot dog and bun would’ve tasted like a Michelin-star meal — but the food here was way above expectations. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich, and it was absolutely awesome. I was so hungry I demolished it in under five minutes. We sat on the outdoor patio, overlooking the mountains and Howe Sound — unreal views, fresh air, total peace. After hiking up through mud, sweat, and rock, sitting there with good food and that view felt like a dream. It’s one of those moments you don’t forget — the perfect reward after an intense climb. Highly recommend stopping here whether you hiked up or took the gondola — great food, epic views, unforgettable vibe.

- Akaramah Khawaja -

A true hidden gem among mountain-view restaurants — and bonus points for offering vegetarian options! Make sure to grab an outdoor seat, where you can enjoy your meal with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Here’s what we tried: • Korean Fried Soy Curl (VE) – Sweet sauce + soy cutlet + mayo; a bit on the sweet side, but those fries are crispy perfection! ⭐⭐⭐ • 3 Bean Chili (V) – Packed with rich bean flavor, and the chips taste best while warm. A solid 5-star favorite! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Southwest Salad (V) – Fresh greens at this altitude? Pure happiness! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- GSTonyTseng -

after a huge hike on the Sea to Sky Trail i was pleasantly surprised to find vegan options at the cafe — a really delicious tempeh blt with hasbrowns and a lavender matcha. was about $20 for everything which i think was totally worth it.

- michelle .brussolo -