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    21 Steps Kitchen & Bar

    4.2 (717 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    21 STEPS KITCHEN & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Menu 1/2026
    Long D.

    Good service, casual dining venue in the heart of Whistler village. Called to make reservations and got one right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Second floor so you have to walk 21 steps to upstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hostess and servers are very nice and accommodating. Food Menu is relatively simple but got enough choices for most people , drink menu is extensive. Water is refilled readily. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is noisy but that is good for chatting after a day of shredding snow.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered local (BC) draft pale ale and lager to go with rib eye, lamb shank , short rib and 21 salads with warm bread and butter. The side veggies are the same baby carrots green been and broccoli. Lamb came with rice, others came with mashed potatoes. Lamb is fall-of-the bone good but short rib and steak are below average. Salad and warm bread are at the good mark. Took off one star because of the chewy steak. Else we have a good time.

    Fried goat cheese and honey

    Delicious food in perfect portions! We did the 3-course meal with appetizers, main and dessert. The fried tofu and fried goat cheese with honey were my favorites!

    Bar area
    Susan S.

    Went here for BF's birthday. Acoustics I. The Attic make conversations loud. The folks at the bar talking to the bartender were really loud. We ordered the Riblwrs and Mussels for Appetizers and the braised short rib and BC LingCod. All were generous portions and delicious. Service was a bit slow as there was only one service. Overall 3 stars because of the echo chamber in The Attic. Otherwise 4 stars for food.

    Ricotta and bread crisps
    Thomas G.

    The service here was friendly and fast and the restaurant was pretty quiet when we went. The pizza was alright, I really enjoyed the crust on it. All together it was a pleasant time.

    Joel Z.

    This place was highly recommended and it seems super popular so take this with a grain of salt I know that being from the states the flavors I like don't always extend to other places and you'll see this in most of my reviews of restaurants around the area and that's that all the food tasted good I just felt it was all quite a bit under seasoned. The servers were fantastic and the atmosphere was great.

    pork shoulder pasta
    Sarah K.

    The food here was amazing! Since it is in the village it was hard to find while driving in the rain but we made it just in time before they gave up our reservation. That is our fault but luckily we still held onto the table. I was so grateful for their kindness and professionalism. Our waitress was also amazing. Super attentive and gave us great recommendations. The pork shoulder pasta is creamy with juicy pork meat that pairs well together. The red curry mussels were shared as an appetizer and we drank every last bit. We even ordered french fries to dip them in. The fries (no picture) are perfectly sized and super crispy. Their other side options were mashed potatoes or veggies and honestly they were all great. To finish off the night we shared a blueberry cheesecake and it was the perfect end to this lovely dinning experience. **also not pictured by the bison and salmon were also amazing choices. I did not return but the party I was with went back the next day to get bison again.*** 10/10 If ever in the whistler area for a few days, I would return.

    Garlic chili prawns
    Vivian Q.

    4.5 stars We weren't able to get a reservation so we arrived at the restaurant right at opening, and there was already a line formed outside! They state that they keep 1/3 of the restaurant available to walk-ins, so we were able to get a seat at the bar. We ordered off the prix fixe menu. The best dishes were the appetizers - the fried chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside, and the chili prawns had excellent flavor. The main dishes were HUGE portions, and reminded me of catered wedding dishes. The chocolate brownie dessert was great, although they had to bring out this dish 3 times before finally getting it right (without nuts due to an allergy). I would skip the chocolate mousse and raspberry sorbet - the mousse tasted more like supermarket pudding. The cocktails (and the bartender) were fantastic - probably if I were to come back, I would just get drinks at the bar and skip the food.

    Ruben's Cheesecake and Chocolate Brownie for dessert

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    Food was amazing. Filet was cooked to my liking and everything was so delicious. Well worth the price. Kids also enjoyed it.

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    So so glad we came. Believe the reviews. Warm ambiance, very tasty food and incredible service.

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    I recommend this spot to all of my friends and family that visit Whistler. Great prices for great quality food!

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    European fare. Try to get in hear every time. Sometimes it's full. RSVP at least a few weeks in advance.

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    Hunter Gather

    4.1
    (320 reviews)
    0.5 km
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    One of my former staffers now lives and works in Whistler and when we came up to visit her, she…read morerecommended we meet at Hunter Gather. So glad she did because this place is awesome! First, there's plenty of seating. You come in, get a menu, seat yourself, and when you're ready, order at the counter. They will bring your food to you. We got a table outside in the sun. We ordered the Grants Platter for Two and shared it between three hungry adults and we still had a lot of leftovers (which were super tasty later)! My favorites from this platter were the brisket (so tender and just the right amount of smokiness) and the chicken wings with dry rub (fried to crispy perfection). The ribs and pulled pork were also really good, but since I prefer my barbecue without sauce, these didn't appeal to me as much as the brisket. I also liked the fresh and tasty mixed greens salad that we got as one of our sides--very balanced and delicious. The staff are super friendly here. Our waiter checked on us several times and even the chef came out to see if we liked the food. It was a wonderful lunch. If you're looking for a great meal in Whistler, definitely check out Hunter Gather!

    We were visiting a friend at Whistler and she suggested Hunter Gather. It was a great choice…read more We got the Grants Platter for two - which was more than enough for the three of us plus leftovers. All of us thought the brisket was as good as any we've ever had. Their fried wings were incredibly savory. The ribs were fall off the bone tender. I also enjoyed the cornbread and the mixed greens. The staff was friendly and the chef chatted with us too. We'd definitely come back again the next time we were in Whistler. We really enjoyed the outdoor seating.

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    Bacon & egg Sammy
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    Alta Bistro

    Alta Bistro

    4.3
    (325 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    My favorite restaurant in Whistler; I usually make it in a few times every ski season and it's…read morealways excellent. They keep the menu fresh by occasionally rotating presentation or preparation, or just adding new items. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. One reviewer called it "cozy" - that fits (OK, pun intended). While it can feel quiet/slow, do not always expect that...especially on holiday weekends, I've seen this place very busy. Earlier this year I decided to try the cheeseburger. I come here for the fancy food, but for some reason I was in a burger mood. Lol OMG this thing is amazing! One bite and it made it to my "favorite dishes of all time" list. I don't remember signing my soul to the devil, but this witchcraft is too good to not have some hidden cost. I'm giving the staff a "what the hell is this???" look and they just grin back at me. "It's good, isn't it?" Hell yes. Just go.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Whistler! Relaxed atmosphere with great service. The food was…read moreamazing as well - particularly loved the Foie gras appetizer and beef roast short rib on purée. The cocktails were great as well; loved the one with mezcal.

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    Mature Bordeaux and Alta's deli board with BC cheese and cured meats with house made mustards and pickles. All you need in life.
    Mature Bordeaux and Alta's deli board with BC cheese and cured meats with house made mustards and pickles. All you need in life.
    Brant Lake Wagyu Beef Bavette - full flavored and wonderfully textured beef. We really feel this benchmark for Canadian beef.
    Brant Lake Wagyu Beef Bavette - full flavored and wonderfully textured beef. We really feel this benchmark for Canadian beef.
    The Signature appetizer Elk Tartare & Foie Gras Parfait.

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    The Signature appetizer Elk Tartare & Foie Gras Parfait.
    Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

    Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

    4.7
    (139 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    I cannot say enough good things about this place! But I'll try!…read more1. Atmosphere/Ambience: we sat on the patio which was gorgeous. Soft lighting, nice landscaping, peaceful. The inside looked very cool in a completely different way. It was cozy but modern, not in a rustic way. I can imagine how nice it would be in winter! 2. Food & Drink: literally no notes. Love how the cocktails are organized by flavor profile. My husband and I loved what we ordered. We also loved all the food we ordered, but the seafood tower is a must have, as well as the chocolate lava cake! 3. Service: top notch! Our server gave us great recommendations, and was attentive without rushing us. We were celebrating our anniversary and the manager brought out glasses of champagne for us. Would highly recommend for a special occasion!

    It was a very disappointing experience. We haven't visited Whistler in years, I was looking forward…read moreto this trip because we had booked what I thought was the top rated restaurant there but boy was I ever wrong. Their geoduck and clam pasts tasted okay but the serving size was laughably small, 2 large bites to perhaps 4 small bites at best. The worst thing was the overcooked geoduck, they're basically large clams and anyone who's cooked and eaten clams will know that overcooked clams turn rubbery and the few bits of geoduck were as rubbery as a rubber duck. The same applies to their Roasted Ling Cod, unless you enjoy overcooked ling cod, avoid at all costs. Amongst our group we ordered 3 New Your Steaks, we ordered medium rare, to their credit they were all cooked a perfect medium rare. Trouble was they were all way over salted. Too much salt to make them enjoyable, frankly I've had much better steaks at Denny's. As part of their prix fixe menu they had smoked black cod which I normally enjoy. Here they mashed the black cod into a chip dip which they served with their house made potato chips, While the dip was okay as far as taste goes, the chips they served last week on Wednesday night were all stale, not yet rancid but definitely stale. If the manager is reading this, I suggest he take a few and taste them himself. Prices weren't out of line since this is a resort area and restaurant pretty much can count on a "captive" clientele. However value wise this place should not be anywhere near the top of your go-to list.

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    Truffle fries
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