Dana’s guidebook for the Whistler food scene
Food scene
Small bustling bistro with amazing food in Creekside (10 mins drive from village). It gets super busy. A reservation far in advance is a must. Kids menu available but catered more to adults. This is our favourite restaurant in Whistler.
101 locals recommend
Red Door Bistro
2129 Lake Placid RdSmall bustling bistro with amazing food in Creekside (10 mins drive from village). It gets super busy. A reservation far in advance is a must. Kids menu available but catered more to adults. This is our favourite restaurant in Whistler.
Located right in the village. Great service and very good Italian food. More of a fine dine atmosphere but also great for families. They have a good kids menu. If travelling during shoulder seasons (spring and fall), lookout for a fantastic prefixed menu offer.
59 locals recommend
Il Caminetto
4242 Village StrollLocated right in the village. Great service and very good Italian food. More of a fine dine atmosphere but also great for families. They have a good kids menu. If travelling during shoulder seasons (spring and fall), lookout for a fantastic prefixed menu offer.
This is a Whistler establishment that has been around for a long time. Good food and nice atmosphere. Appropriate for the whole family.
181 locals recommend
Rimrock Café
2117 Whistler RdThis is a Whistler establishment that has been around for a long time. Good food and nice atmosphere. Appropriate for the whole family.
Casual restaurant with super yummy Mexican food. Highly recommend for takeout or a casual bite.
69 locals recommend
La Cantina Tacos
4340 Lorimer RdCasual restaurant with super yummy Mexican food. Highly recommend for takeout or a casual bite.
If you like crepes of all varieties, this is the place for you. Gets very lined up for breakfast, so be sure to arrive early.
72 locals recommend
Crêpe Montagne
4368 Main StIf you like crepes of all varieties, this is the place for you. Gets very lined up for breakfast, so be sure to arrive early.
Located right in the village. Offers a yummy breakfast. Busy spot and fills up early.
21 locals recommend
Stonesedge Kitchen
4122 Village GreenLocated right in the village. Offers a yummy breakfast. Busy spot and fills up early.
Excellent hotel lounge with yummy cocktails and reasonably priced food. We love to go for Fairmont Fridays (5-7pm) in the summer, which is their version of happy hour (HH not offered during high ski-season). Lively atmosphere with nightly live music. Very family friendly.
56 locals recommend
Mallard Lounge
4599 Chateau BlvdExcellent hotel lounge with yummy cocktails and reasonably priced food. We love to go for Fairmont Fridays (5-7pm) in the summer, which is their version of happy hour (HH not offered during high ski-season). Lively atmosphere with nightly live music. Very family friendly.
Great cocktail list and creative food menu. They offer a happy hour menu 3-5 daily. A Whistler favourite.
11 locals recommend
The Raven Room
4299 Blackcomb WayGreat cocktail list and creative food menu. They offer a happy hour menu 3-5 daily. A Whistler favourite.
Small, boutique grocery store with a nice selection of food. Very nice cheese and seafood counter. They also have a good variety of warm dishes and salads for takeout. Located in Creekside - 10 mins drive from the village.
104 locals recommend
Creekside Market
2071 Lake Placid RdSmall, boutique grocery store with a nice selection of food. Very nice cheese and seafood counter. They also have a good variety of warm dishes and salads for takeout. Located in Creekside - 10 mins drive from the village.
Located at the bottom of the Fairmont, this is a great stop for takeout or a casual meal. Counter service with a variety of offerings, including yummy breakfast sandwishes, bowls and parfaits. Good for a quick breakfast or lunch.
78 locals recommend
Portobello
4599 Chateau BlvdLocated at the bottom of the Fairmont, this is a great stop for takeout or a casual meal. Counter service with a variety of offerings, including yummy breakfast sandwishes, bowls and parfaits. Good for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Upscale french bistro known for high quality food. Good for a date night or family dining.
34 locals recommend
Alta Bistro
4319 Main StUpscale french bistro known for high quality food. Good for a date night or family dining.
Whistler's newest and trendiest restaurant. Good for couples or dinner with friends - not recommended for families with young kids. Good food and excellent service. Quite pricey.
Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar
4005 Whistler WayWhistler's newest and trendiest restaurant. Good for couples or dinner with friends - not recommended for families with young kids. Good food and excellent service. Quite pricey.
Braidwood Tavern
4591 Blackcomb WayLocated in the Four Seasons. A good place for drinks with friends.
A very casual pasta joint that has been in Whistler for many years. Large portions and good value, especially for kids.
75 locals recommend
Pasta Lupino
4368 Main StA very casual pasta joint that has been in Whistler for many years. Large portions and good value, especially for kids.
Fun atmosphere offering small and large plates meant to be shared. Located in the heart of the village.
76 locals recommend
21 Steps Kitchen + Bar
4433 Sundial PlFun atmosphere offering small and large plates meant to be shared. Located in the heart of the village.
Located in the village with a second location in the function junction - a 15 min drive from the village. The village location gets very lined up. Delicious bake goods and breads.
187 locals recommend
Purebread
4338 Main StLocated in the village with a second location in the function junction - a 15 min drive from the village. The village location gets very lined up. Delicious bake goods and breads.
This is no longer Marketplace - it is Fresh Street Market. Located in the village with parking immediately outside (paid hourly). Large, newer grocery store with a variety of fresh and frozen items for easy heat-and-go meals. Nice bakery, meat and seafood section.
HOT TIPS: Pique magazine (free with copies right outside the store) has a $10 coupon for orders over $100. Fresh Street also validates parking with $25 spend.
146 locals recommend
Marketplace
4330 Northlands BlvdThis is no longer Marketplace - it is Fresh Street Market. Located in the village with parking immediately outside (paid hourly). Large, newer grocery store with a variety of fresh and frozen items for easy heat-and-go meals. Nice bakery, meat and seafood section.
HOT TIPS: Pique magazine (free with copies right outside the store) has a $10 coupon for orders over $100. Fresh Street also validates parking with $25 spend.
In the winter, the Fairmont Golf Course Club House transforms into a unique fondue restaurant experience.
Disclaimer: we have not been personally but have been told by trusted foodie friends this is one of the best spots to dine in Whistler. It is on our list.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and The Chalet Restaurant
4612 Blackcomb WayIn the winter, the Fairmont Golf Course Club House transforms into a unique fondue restaurant experience.
Disclaimer: we have not been personally but have been told by trusted foodie friends this is one of the best spots to dine in Whistler. It is on our list.
GLC is a great place for apres ski. It is located slope side, has a large heated patio, indoor seating and often has a DJ spinning tunes making it a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Food is okay - decent kids menu and my fav item is the ahi tuna bowl, but mainly a place to go for a post-ski drink. Great patio in the spring and summer as well.
83 locals recommend
Garibaldi Lift Co. Bar & Grill
4165 Springs LnGLC is a great place for apres ski. It is located slope side, has a large heated patio, indoor seating and often has a DJ spinning tunes making it a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Food is okay - decent kids menu and my fav item is the ahi tuna bowl, but mainly a place to go for a post-ski drink. Great patio in the spring and summer as well.
Very popular for apres ski, especially with the younger crowd. On busy days, the patio turns into a dance floor with loud music and a live DJ. A fun place to watch mountain bikers fly down the hill in off-season.
87 locals recommend
Longhorn Saloon & Grill
4280 Mountain SquareVery popular for apres ski, especially with the younger crowd. On busy days, the patio turns into a dance floor with loud music and a live DJ. A fun place to watch mountain bikers fly down the hill in off-season.
This is the closest grocery to the suite if you are looking to pick up a few basics. The other Whistler grocery stores are much better in terms of price, selection and quality, but this one is good in a pinch.
19 locals recommend
Upper Village Market, Whistler
4580 Chateau BlvdThis is the closest grocery to the suite if you are looking to pick up a few basics. The other Whistler grocery stores are much better in terms of price, selection and quality, but this one is good in a pinch.
This new Thai restaurant in Creekside is fabulous. Beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food to match. Highly recommend this place. Mekong has a great patio during warmer months.
Mekong Fine Thai Cuisine
This new Thai restaurant in Creekside is fabulous. Beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food to match. Highly recommend this place. Mekong has a great patio during warmer months.
One of Whistler's trendiest spots offering cocktails, wine and a nice gin selection. Shared plate format. Not recommended for kids. Quite pricy for dinner but a great spot for a pre-dinner cocktail and bite.
70 locals recommend
Bar Oso
150-4222 Village SquareOne of Whistler's trendiest spots offering cocktails, wine and a nice gin selection. Shared plate format. Not recommended for kids. Quite pricy for dinner but a great spot for a pre-dinner cocktail and bite.
One of the nicest patios at the Nicklaus North Golf Course on gorgeous Green Lake with mountain views. Good kids menu. Food just okay but the amazing patio makes it well worth it for cocktails and a snack. Around an 8 minute drive from the Woods.
Table Nineteen Whistler
One of the nicest patios at the Nicklaus North Golf Course on gorgeous Green Lake with mountain views. Good kids menu. Food just okay but the amazing patio makes it well worth it for cocktails and a snack. Around an 8 minute drive from the Woods.
Merlin's is the go-to apres ski spot on the Blackcomb side. Casual food and live music. A lively place to enjoy a drink after a full day on the hill.
45 locals recommend
Merlin's Bar & Grill
4553 Blackcomb WayMerlin's is the go-to apres ski spot on the Blackcomb side. Casual food and live music. A lively place to enjoy a drink after a full day on the hill.
Very popular spot for apres ski or dinner generally. Very nice patio in the summer. A bit pricey. Like other restaurants in Whistler, they offer a fantastic 4 course meal for a great price in off-season (spring and fall). Reservations strongly recommended.
169 locals recommend
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareVery popular spot for apres ski or dinner generally. Very nice patio in the summer. A bit pricey. Like other restaurants in Whistler, they offer a fantastic 4 course meal for a great price in off-season (spring and fall). Reservations strongly recommended.