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Whistler Restaurants

by Amanda Pataky
Whistler Restaurants

Whistler offers a range of restaurants to choose from, at both the high and low ends of the price scale, including everything from fine dining to casual bites.

 

Restaurants, Cafés and Other Places to Eat in Whistler

Whistler has many diverse dining options available for folk to explore. Below is a sampling of some of the most highly-rated places to eat in the Whistler area. Our list includes both inexpensive and pricier establishments.

 

Whistler Hilton Cinnamon Bear Bar

 

For Dinner

Whistler has a good selection of venues for dinner and fancier dining. Below is a selection of popular places organized by parts of town.

 

Village Centre Restaurants

 

Bearfoot Bistro Restaurant

Bearfoot Bistro at the Listel Hotel

 

Village North Restaurants

  • The Brewhouse – a pub-style restaurant located close to the Whistler Olympic Plaza at 4355 Blackcomb Way.
  • Quattro – the Italian-themed restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel Whistler at 4319 Main Street.
  • Hy’s Steakhouse – a fancy place known for steak in the Delta Marriott Hotel at 4308 Main Street.
  • Alta Bistro – a French restaurant at 104-4319 Main Street.

 

Upper Village Restaurants

 

Creekside Restaurants

  • Rimrock Café – an upscale seafood restaurant at 2117 Whistler Road.
  • Red Door Bistro – a fancy French restaurant at 2129 Lake Placid Road.

 

Crystal Hut Restaurant on Blackcomb

Crystal Hut on Blackcomb in Winter

 

For Casual Eats

Below is a list of popular places to get a snack or non-fancy meal. In addition to venues in the main part of Whistler Village, Upper Village and Creekside, we start with a couple of places at the very tops of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

 

At the Top of the Ski Hills

  • Rendezvous Restaurant – located in the lodge at the top of Blackcomb Mountain, the place serves a selection of casual menu items ranging from soup and chili to pizza and burgers. Located within the Rendezvous Restaurant there is also Christine’s which is usually open for lunch in the summer and winter.
  • Roundhouse Lodge – the resort’s largest restaurant is located at the top of Whistler Mountain at an elevation of 1850 metres (or over 6050 feet). It’s designed a bit like a food court where you can get a variety of menu items from the Expressway, Mountain Market and Pika’s.
  • Crystal Hut – a restaurant in a log cabin at the top of Blackcomb Mountain that specializes in Belgian waffles. It is open only in winter during the ski season.

There are a number of other places to get food at the top of the ski hills in winter. The above three restaurants though are the largest and (usually) open year-round.

 

Whistler's Longhorn Saloon

The Longhorn Saloon

 

Village Centre Restaurants

 

Cinnamon Bear Grille Restaurant

Cinnamon Bear Grille at the Whistler Hilton

 

Village North Restaurants

  • El Furniture Warehouse – located at 4314 Main Street the place is known for its inexpensive food. Most food ranges in price from $5 up to $8 or $9.
  • Peaked Pies – a popular Australian-inspired bakery and cafe at 105-4369 Main Street.
  • La Cantina – located at 129-4340 Lorimer Road just off Main Street, this place offers tacos and other Mexican food.
  • Pasta Lupino Gourmet Whistler – an Italian-inspired restaurant and deli at 121-4368 Main Street.
  • Splitz Grill – a casual burger grill at 4369 Main Street.
  • Elements Urban Tapas – the restaurant at the Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel at 4359 Main Street.
  • Sachi Sushi – a popular sushi restaurant at 106-4359 Main Street.
  • Caramba Restaurant – a Mediterranean-themed restaurant at 12-4314 Main Street.

 

Upper Village Restaurants

 

Creekside Restaurants

  • Creekbread – a casual place known for its pizza at 2021 Karen Crescent.

 

Whistler's Milestones Restaurant

Milestones in the Upper Village

 

For A Quick Snack or Hot Drink

More casual places to grab a bite include the following restaurants in the Village Centre, Village North, Upper Village and Creekside neighbourhoods:

 

Village Centre Restaurants

 

Village North Restaurants

 

Upper Village Restaurants

  • Connection Café – located right beside the Upper Village at Lost Lake’s PassiveHaus at 7400 Fitzsimmons Road.

 

For Something Sweet

There is no shortage of places serving desserts, pastries, chocolates and other treats. Some of the best are listed below.

Village Centre Venues

Village North Venues

  • Crepe Montagne – Whistler’s iconic spot for both sweet and savoury crepes at 116-4368 Main Street.
  • Purebread – fresh baked goods at 122-4338 Main Street.

 

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