Restaurant Recommendations

Restaurant Recommendations
Whistler’s dining scene is keeping pace with its top resort destination status, providing premium cuisine to a
well-travelled clientèle. Besides outdoor activities, eating out is an important activity in the village, and
understandably so with more than 100 wonderful restaurants, bars, delis and pubs from which to choose.
Being a resort, Whistler emphasizes comfort and has a “resort-casual” dress code. Some people prefer to dress
for dinner, but it is not required.
FINE DINING
Sidecut ext. 1600
Situated on the lower level of the Resort, Sidecut offers the perfect setting whether your watching the sunset
in the summer from our patio or sitting fireside as the snowfalls in the winter. A sleek wood interior, colourful
earth tones and an open fireplace provide a comfortable ambiance for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
An updated version of the classic steakhouse, Sidecut serves Canadian prime steaks – aged 40 days and
cooked to perfection on a 1,800-degree infrared grill – fresh local seafood and regional specialties such as BC
Fallow Venison Loin and Bone-in Braised Bison Short Ribs. Entrées are served with a choice of six rubs and
presented with a plate of signature sauces for even more flavour variety. The restaurant's extensive wine list
features more than 200 bottles and 100 wines by the glass, highlighting a variety of labels from international
classics to boutique BC wines.
Araxi
Voted Best Whistler Restaurant for many consecutive years, Araxi features
seasonally updated Pacific Northwest cuisine in a lively atmosphere with a
sleek, contemporary feel. The Seafood and Oyster Bar allows close up
views of the chefs in action while the summer patio is a perfect spot for
people watching. The restaurant also features an award winning wine list.
Executive Chef James Walt has been recognized by Canada’s Globe and
Mailtm as “one of the top seven chefs in the country shaping the nation”.
Bearfoot Bistro
“Celebrate food, celebrate wine, celebrate life” is the motto of this high end
formal restaurant popular for special occasions. Their open concept kitchen
prepares five or three course set menus using only the day’s freshest
ingredients. The wine cellar, located directly below the dining room, is
home to a 20 000 bottle collection and you could sample a range of 50
vodkas in their Belvedere Vodka Tasting Ice Room.
Hy’s Steakhouse
A warm and inviting oasis for the hungry, discerning palate, this restaurant is
well known for its great steak with all the fixings and an elegantly casual
setting, complemented by attentive service.
Il Caminetto di Umberto
Umberto Menghi’s restaurant brings you the warmth and hospitality of Italy.
They serve fine Tuscan cuisine accompanied by a large selection of wines
from Tuscany and other regions.
Quattro
Quattro at Whistler has won over critics, visitors and residents alike with its
invitingly warm service,
contemporary Northern and Central Italian cuisine and an extensive wine
list, recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the world's best. A private room
for parties up to 12 people is available.
Rim Rock Cafe
A perennial favourite for both locals and guests of the resort, this intimate
restaurant is located just 5 km (3mi.) south of the village, in Creekside. It is
best known for its excellent seafood menu with a selection of meat,
poultry and game.
CASUAL DINING
21 Steps
Located in the heart of Whistler village, 21 Steps' second story location
offers stunning views of the village and surrounding mountains, while warm
wood tones and local photography enhance the atmosphere within. Our
updated comfort food is created each day from scratch by Chef Owen Jones
and his team.
Alta Bistro
Locally inspired cuisine set in a casual and intimate atmosphere. Alta offers a
concise, international wine list of 50 labels (20 by the glass) with Whistler's
only Enomatic machines. It is located off the track in Whistler's village, but
is busy and lively.
Brewhouse
This busy restaurant is warm and family friendly with a great kids' menu and
a huge patio. The cuisine is a mix of barbeque and rotisserie classics with
pizza and pasta options, complimented by the range of handcrafted ales and
lagers brewed onsite. The BrewHouse is located next door to the Celebration
Plaza with commanding views of the Olympic rings.
Caramba
Wood fired pizza, rotisserie, pasta and seafood prepared in traditional
Mediterranean style. Comfortable and lively surroundings are ideal for
families.
Ciao Thyme Bistro
This restaurant’s philosophy is all about fresh, local ingredients
with an open concept kitchen. Ciao Thyme is an intimate
restaurant that seats around 30 people inside and also has a
lovely patio. A great choice for breakfast and lunch, and is open
seasonally for dinner.
Edgewater
Located north of the village on the shores of Green Lake, this
cozy and intimate restaurant delivers excellent service,
imaginative dishes, and gorgeous views. The focus is on West
Coast cuisine in a rustic setting, tucked away from the bustle of
the village.
Elements
An "urban tapas parlour" offering a large variety of locally
inspired small plates. With a well-chosen wine selection and a
cocktail list featuring infused martinis, it is an ideal place for
late night sipping. This restaurant is a noted fun spot for
breakfast, lunch and casual dinner. Please note that Elements
does not accept reservations.
Kypriaki Norte
Kypriaki features Mediterranean and Canadian cuisine,
showcasing authentic Greek and Spanish dishes such as
succulent roast lamb, traditional paella, fresh seafood and
tender aged steaks accompanied by an extensive international
wine list.
Trattoria di Umberto
This is the second of Umberto Menghi’s restaurants in Whistler.
With an open concept kitchen it is a little more casual than its
sister restaurant, Il Caminetto, but it is as popular, with a similar
menu style.
GLOBAL CUISINE
Nagomi Sushi
Located in the Upper Village, Nagomi Sushi features Chef Joon's
original creations with a wide selection of Japanese menu items.
Reservations are accepted.
Sachi Sushi
Sachi Sushi is a local and visitor's favourite. Creatively made sushi
and hot Japanese dishes served in a casual and lively atmosphere
make a trip to Sachi Sushi a valued experience. Voted the best sushi
in Whistler for the last several years.
Sushi Village
Known for its casual yet vibrant atmosphere, terrific sushi, and
legendary sake margaritas, Sushi Village is as much a social experience
as it is a dining one. Visitors and locals alike repeatedly make the trip
to what has become an icon of the Whistler social scene. As well as
sushi, they serve hot dishes such as noodles, tofu, teriyaki seafood,
steak and chicken.
Tandoori Grill
One of BC’s finest Indian restaurants. Their signature dishes are traditionally prepared in a charcoal-based clay “Tandoor” oven, a favoured technique of the Moghul kings of India.
Teppan Village
Japanese-style steak and seafood restaurant where teppan-yaki chefs
entertain guests as they put on a dazzling display of chopping, seasoning, fire and juggling right at the table. Whether you're a seafood lover or a land lover, highly trained staff will make your authentic Japanese meal a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.