Whistler is a casual resort, so even the finest restaurants have casual dress codes. There’s nothing casual about the quality of the food or service though! Families are also welcome at even the finest of restaurants.
Bearfoot Bistro
The Bearfoot is hands down Whistler’s most extravagant restaurant. The Bearfoot’s head chef Melissa Craig was voted Canada’s Top Chef and her 5 course tasting menus certainly back this title up. Dining at the Bearfoot is an interactive experience and is all about fine wine, fine food and celebrating life! The Bearfoot is not for everyone as it is expensive and it’s not unusual to be in the restaurant for 3+ hours. You haven’t done Whistler until you’ve sabred a bottle of champagne in the Bearfoot, experienced their ice vodka room (coldest vodka room on the planet) and finished things off with nitro ice-cream!
Araxi
Araxi has won more awards for its food and wine list than any other restaurant in Whistler. The service is professional and impeccable and the dishes are masterpieces created from the freshest local ingredients. The menu is quite varied but focuses on Pacific Northwest. VIP’s recommended dish is the seafood tower from the raw bar.
Rimrock Cafe
The Rimrock wins the locals favourite restaurant award year after year. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and is very rustic and cabin like throughout, with two glowing fireplaces. Their specialty is seafood, but we can assure you that their game is also fantastic and we have found the Rimrock to be the most consistent restaurant in Whistler. It is located outside the main village in Creekside. VIP’s favourites are the tuna poke appetizer and venison with lobster mash for the main dish. Then of course there’s the world famous sticky toffee pudding!
Il Caminetto di Umberto
Il Caminetto offers fine Tuscan cuisine at its very best accompanied by a large selection of international wines with an emphasis on Italian reds. The menu is the most varied of the fine dining choices in Whistler, offering everything from fine pasta dishes to game and seafood. Our favourite is the tuna tartare.
Hy’s Steakhouse
Long known as Whistler’s premier steakhouse Hy’s never disappoints. When visiting North America is likely a good idea to experience a true steak and Hy’s serves the primest of all cuts. Our favourite is the gorgonzola filet mignon and the king-crab legs. Don’t forget an order of the famous cheese toast!