Food is good looking, taste is just so-so. The waitress was very friendly and provided great service.

What a special place! We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday with the most spectacular dinner we could ever experience. Lilly took wonderful care of us! The host, chef and cook staff are top notch. Thank you endlessly for such a special night! read more

We were recommended this place by a Whistler local, who said if she could go anywhere for dinner that night, she'd go there. We booked a reservation and walked over. Even though it seems fancy from the menu, it's Whistler, so they welcome you if you're casual! The family sitting next to us were playing Uno, ha! We ordered the beets, burger, Ling Cod, and the lobster eclair. Everything was amazing, as was the wine. I think we over ordered, but it's hard to pick! Oh, and our server was incredible. Joked with us, and just made it a really enjoyable evening. Would definitely go back! read more

Nice French restaurant worth a stop when you are in whistler. They were able to accommodate 10 of us ordering family style. There were a lot of dishes being passed back and forth I could not keep track of what all I had. But I can tell you that everything was excellent! Would love to come back and try it in a more low key setting with just the two of us. Then I can focus more on the meal and let you know what is really good. read more

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Alta Bistro is a really wonderful restaurant in Whistler Village that serves some unusual (but delicious) food. The interior is unfinished and a little rustic, but fits the food well. They have a good drink and wine list--I had a syrah/malbec blend that was great. I started with the deli board. This is the perfect thing after a long day of skiing when you are hungry, full of decadent wonders. It came with three meats and three cheeses (which I think rotate), along with bread and some root vegetables. The best were the prosciutto and then the blue cheese, but everything was perfect (including the crackers). If you are not as hungry, they also have a cheese plate. For the main course I had elk steak which came with potatoes. I have had elk before, but this is probably the best I ever had. It was cooked absolutely perfectly and had great flavor. I think they rotate the menu, but definitely get this is available. I did not have room for dessert, but they had a cheese board that looked good. Alta Bistro is definitely worth a visit. read more

Alta Bistro - Meat board - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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It pains me to write this review, as we've gone to Alta bistro many times in the past, and I always recommend it to friends that are going to Whistler. I'm hoping it's that we just didn't try the right things on the menu this time. The prices have gone up substantially, and it's now more expensive than many of the restaurants nearby of a similar (or better) caliber. My husband tried one of their cocktail specials and it was truly awful. The server didn't ask if he liked it, so we didn't say anything. The mushroom risotto was watery and flavourless, and at a price point of $40 we were shocked they let it leave the kitchen. We won't be going back for awhile, but I'll eventually try it again and I'm hoping I'll have a new kind of review to write. For now, I won't be recommending them anymore sadly. read more

TLDR: My favorite restaurant in Whistler!! I highly recommend if you're in the area! Pricey but worth it! Location, Decor, Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food & Drink: 5/5 Pricing: 5/5 Location, Decor, Ambiance: Alta Bistro is a quaint, quiet restaurant to eat at. They have a bar as well as tables. They have tables both for intimate 2-person parties or larger parties of 6-8 people. Service: The service is excellent. The server knew all of the dishes and provided great recommendations. It took a while to get our first drink but it was comped which was very generous! Food & Drink: I've tried a decent amount of restaurants in Whistler including Araxi and Il Caminetto and Alta Bistro's food is still my favorite. Each ingredient is able to stand on its own but can also meld well with others. The quality of each dish is amazing and well thought out. The RANGELAND ELK TARTARE CANNOLI brings savory with sweet together while including the crunch texture of the cannoli shell. The PAN ROASTED STEELHEAD TROUT has a combination of savory with citrus, it's decadent and absolutely delicious. The Black Salsify at the top just adds that extra crunch. The chorizo in the FRASER VALLY PORK CHOUCROUTE is 10/10 and the kale is SO buttery and delicious. There was a bit too much lentil in the dish though. I don't see our dessert on their menu online at the moment but it's vegan! It's blood orange sorbet with creme brulee. Pricing: It's a pricey place to dine but worth it! read more

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What a wonderful meal. We had the endive salad and winter squash soup, both delicious and beautifully plated. For mains we had the venison & sausage, & a bison cassoulet special. Both were rich and hearty, just the type of food we were craving on a winter night, also delicious and gorgeously presented. All the flavors and textures were deliciously layered. We also really enjoyed the harissa beet puree that came with the bread (and generally I don't even like beets). The cocktail list was excellent, the wine list absolutely incredible, and the som helped us pick a bottle that went perfectly with our food. Service was also excellent. Expensive, yes, but not outrageously for the quality of what you are getting. A lovely Whistler gem that we definitely plan to revisit! read more

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We have always enjoyed our visits to Alta Bistro. Our dinner last night was disappointing. The menu was very limited, and food combinations we odd and disjointed. Lamb belly and scallops combination? It seemed the chef is try too hard with unique combinations. read more

One of the best meals I've had in Whistler. Exceptional food. Creative, thoughtful, artfully presented and delicious. We all tried the 3 course meal (which I highly recommend). All 3 mains were superb but the pork cheek was really something special. The gazpacho was indescribably good. Worth a visit. Even better than I remember it. read more

We had a wonderful family dinner at this lovely place, away from the hustle and bustle of the main road in the village. For a Tuesday evening in August, we did not have problem making a same night reservation for an early dinner, around 6pm. The food was FIVE stars -- we ordered two separate appetizers (gazpacho and risotto) and two main courses (tuna and cheeseburger). Everything is very thoughtfully prepared with balanced senses and artistically presented. MINUS ONE STAR -- We are puzzled by why they charged for $2.50 for hot water. It wasn't anything we encountered growing up in Canada. read more

Subpar service, dirty floors, children running around, absolutely bland and disappointing mains. The front of house staff was constantly slow to remove old plates, provide the table with fresh water, and generally lacked any hospitality you would expect even with it being slow inside. We had the octopus and halibut risotto to start which was genuinely incredible, but after this it was downhill. The spaetzle was what looked like the vegetables they had left in the freezer with a few pieces of spaetzle on the side. The albacore tuna came out tasting bland with lukewarm broccoli tempura and creme fraiche at the base of the dish. All around just disappointed. The wine was nice but I'd rather try someplace else next time, especially given the steep price point here. read more

Alta Bistro - The seared albacore tuna with the spaetzle pictures in the back - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

This restaurant was the best we visited at Whistler. Why ? Because not only was it comfortable with excellent service, the food was inspired. Meaning, the kitchen goes beyond the ordinary. Presentation was killer too. read more

Alta Bistro - Assorted pickles and bread - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Alta has a relaxed and cool vibe. We've been here two ski seasons in a row and have always left thinking... wow nice place! I particularly appreciate how thoughtful their vegan and vegetarian options are... if you're a veggie you definitely won't feel like a weirdo here. The pumpkin soup was excellent with some playful popcorn on top. My entree was a bean cassoulet with a creative Thai twist. Service is always excellent and they take reservations (highly recommended during the busy season - especially since it's not a huge restaurant). read more

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OMG this restaurant is amazing. Seriously the best food and service! Where is Michelin guide to hand out a star or 2! Sooooo good. I am super fussy on restaurants and 19 times out of 20--I am satisfied or there is something I didn't like. Nope not here! I will come back to Whistler for this restaurant and maybe some skiing. Well done! read more

Alta Bistro - Appetizer...just magnificent. Sausage in the middle - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Foodies, this way! Great lovely atmosphere, amazing food. Interesting and delicious cocktails: I had the "Stay in Your Lane" (Courvoisier, VS cognac, Cointreau, pear and cardamom syrup, fresh lemon, served neat with a mist of Poire Williams) which was delicious and refreshing. The pumpkin soup was a real treat with cashew-jalapeno cream and garnished with popcorn and sunflower seeds which made for a nice texture contrast. The cassoulet with chorizo and salami over fried kale and white beans was filling, and full of complementary flavors. The beignets with blood orange sorbet was delicious and fulfilling. I'm glad I followed a friend's recommendation to this place. Well worth it. read more

This place rocks! Gotta try the tartar, one of the craziest things I've ever tasted. Cheers to do Don and the back of the house, hell of a crew. read more

Alta Bistro - Rock Fish - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Amazing plating and flavor. Definitely more than a bistro. Service is great as well except it could be slow during busy weekends. read more

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Was looking for a nice place to take my boyfriend for his birthday. After some yelp searching, I came across Alta Bistro. I called them up and made a dinner reservation, also including that we were celebrating a birthday. It took us a little while to find Alta. We knew it was on Main Street, but we went the wrong way down Main Street. Alta Bistro is located by the library across from HYs Steakhouse. When we got to the restaurant I was a little disappointed that the host and waiter never once wished him a happy birthday. I know my boyfriend didn't care, but I'm a girl :P I care about those little details. The Grub. [[ ELK TARTAR $18 ]] http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/alta-bistro-whistler-2?select=zTnOoM4c3EE3KBjxeOFPYg#nIIGNrrndK1TZK-g2uQCKw This elk tartar and foie gras parfait is served with Parsley, endive, apple, shallots, cocoa nibs, and crackers. I thought this dish was interested. I honestly just ordered it because I never tried Elk before! [[ BLACK COD $36 ]] http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/alta-bistro-whistler-2?select=zTnOoM4c3EE3KBjxeOFPYg#HG2slTMqV1Kh-z2A0KpMtw Served with matelot sauce, cauliflower, coriander, crispy chicken skin, and dill. I thought this dish was made perfectly. [[ DUCK LEG $33 ]] http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/alta-bistro-whistler-2?select=zTnOoM4c3EE3KBjxeOFPYg#7lXOBrmekDowSOGfm_4XLw The duck leg is served with boulangere potato, blood orange, chicory, compressed pear nasturtiums, and sunflower seeds. I personally like duck a lot, so I thought this dish was good as well. I thought the sunflower seeds were a bit random though. [[ DUCK FAT POTATOES $9 ]] http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/alta-bistro-whistler-2?select=zTnOoM4c3EE3KBjxeOFPYg#zTnOoM4c3EE3KBjxeOFPYg Meh. It was alright. Overall: I thought this place was alright. A little more on the pricey end, but they had some good and interesting dishes. read more

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One of the best restaurants in whistler! - Artic Char - crispy skin perfectly cooked and served with a unique sesame sauce and perfectly soft boiled egg and picked mushrooms. - Pork Cheek - could eat this every day. Super tender. A smaller portion so I wouldn't say this is too heavy if you're looking for something might. It comes with just one scallop - sad so small! - Sour dough oh my god. Small js a quarter load. Ask for butter on the side. If I had to pick a fancy restaurant to visit during my stay, I would recommend Araxi but Alta was really good still. read more

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We were there on the first day of this ski season. The $40 3/4-course menu is great value. And the food tastes really good.

Loved the food and my partner who is vegetarian was able to eat also lol. The service was great and the price is ok. Order the chocolaté mouse for dessert read more

This is a cozy and popular spot. Definitely make a reservation a few days in advance. Esp if you are coming during peak dinner hours. They are open midnight and it definitely feels like they are busy all the way to the end. Food here was well done and very tasty. Had the seared tuna and smoked scallops and the pork dish. So very tasty but I wish there were bigger portions. Ordered one appetizer, two meetings and two desserts for two people and about 2-3 drinks each. Worked it to about $120 reach before tip. Great meal but left a tad hungry. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

We had a wonderful experience there. The service was attentive and friendly. We really appreciate their commitment to making the best choices for sustainable living for all who they employ, as well as their partners--farmers, etc. We started with the olives (warmed, a nice treat!) and the sourdough and hummus. The hummus wasn't overly exceptional, but the consistency was a little funnier than store bought, but perfect for putting on the bread. I had the venison cassoulet, which was tender and the entire dish was flavorful, no need for any salt or pepper. Others in my group got the pork/bison burger, and the pork tenderloin. We all enjoyed our meals. read more

Alta Bistro - Their commitment to sustainable living. - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Great food and lovely atmosphere! Came here based on Yelp's review and I was not disappointed! The atmosphere is intimate and yet cozy, good for a relaxing dinner but also a date if you want something romantic. I was mostly impressed with the sourdough bread, an important indicator about a French restaurant! We ordered a number of dishes and I like the bean cassoulet the most, some of the dishes were a little too heavy for me, like the potato puree (side dish), but very tasty though. The portion of each dish isn't big, but because it's pretty heavy, so you wouldn't need a lot. A lovely spot, highly recommend it! read more

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Great restaurant in Whistler. All of our food and drinks were good and service was outstanding. Be sure to book ahead!

It's not that anything in particular was bad, but it's definitely overpriced. The oysters were a tad too warm, the elk wasn't hot enough. Portion of the main entree (elk) was very small for the price. Service and the people were good, it's just simply overpriced for what you get. read more

My partner and I came here tonight for his birthday on a quiet Sunday. Love how this place is classy yet you can feel at home without having to get to gussied up. We started with two cocktails. One was the daily special where they incorporated local plums. We the both had the four course dinner. A steal at $45 when all the ingredients and the quality were top notch. We also added a wine pairing where we had half a glass each with each course. It was a perfect amount. The courses took into consideration your allergies and preferences. I absolutely wanted to try the elk tartare and foie gras parfait starter which they incorporated into our first course. This didn't not disappoint. The elk was smooth and gamey. The foie gras creamy and just a bit of tartness from the Apple. This was paired with a lovely Alsace gewurtraminer. Second course was Arctic char with a wild scallop, sun chokes and a Meyer lemon sauce. Loved the Arctic char which was light with a nice crispy skin and scallop was a perfect cook. This was paired with an Argentinian semillion; delicious wine and interesting considering it's origins. Third course was their porky belly with a side of frittata topped with crackling and salami wrapped Brussels spirits. The Pork was so tender. This was paired with a delicious bright Riesling from Naramata. Dessert was their chocolate ganache with a dark rum ice cream. Nice and warm from a cold fall evening. This was paired with a delicious French fortified wine. Everything was delicious and the staff were wonderful. We really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back. Update: we were back recently October 11, 2018. We did the four course menu this time and still Stellar food and service!! We had the elk tartare again and it was presented a bit differently this time but still delicious! read more

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First night of our stay, we dined at Rimrock. Rimrock basically killed it. So my standards just went crazy up! That is what I compare Alta to, the Rimrock, and albeit good, it fell short a little. The service was ok. The interior is definitely super pretty. We had a reservation and were seated promptly even though we got there 20 minutes early. The first appetizer we got was the calamari and it was so amazing, i was left speechless. Then I made the huge mistake of ordering ceviche which was their special, but it was definitely a 1 for me! It was sweet! Who makes ceviche sweet?! Ugh The main dishes were the burger and the venison. Venison was served with lentils and was ok. Burger was good. Two nights in a row, I ordered venison. First at rimrock and then here. The venison at Rimrock was probably a 10 and this was a 6! Overall, I liked this restaurant. read more

In eight trips to Whistler, we've had some great meals but none as good as our meal last night at Alta Bistro. We were a little concerned about eating at the bar (the only space they had left for a party of two because of covid restrictions) but the service was extraordinary. The bartender was super knowledgeable about everything on both the food and beverage menu and worked as a great team with several servers. They seemed to anticipate every need, being present right when we needed them but otherwise not in our way. They had an interesting cocktail menu and a nicely curated wine list with a few good BC wines complemented with traditional old world selections. Every food dish seemed carefully prepared, with layers of complex flavors and fresh ingredients. Tip: a particularly interesting appetizer to look for is elk tartar. read more

Sat at the bar with my significant other and really loved our experience. The tasting menu with the wine pairings were lovely. Great variety of their cuisine. We loved the wait staff and bartenders too. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area! read more

Exceeded expectations. We came here for Christmas dinner 2019. Vibe was awesome. Reservation was on time Appetizers: Oysters, Sourdough, Endive Salad, Tuna Tataki all on point Mains: Pork, Duck Breast were amazing. I wasn't a big fan of bison, but that could be just me Do come, despite needing to take a late dinner reservation. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Kind of a let down from the previous time I was here 4 years ago. Had the burger because our server said it was his favorite burger - mix of bison and pork. The meat was ok but the bun was full of all sorts of seeds and other crud that made it super dry for me. Service is super friendly. I remember the last time loving the food but this time the food let me down. Fairly small restaurant so would recommend making reservations before you go. Located in the Pinnacle Hotel on the backside of the Village, it really isn't too far at all, even though on a map it seems super far. read more

We went on our last night and wanted to splurge but after looking at some of the more expensive places this caught our eye with its seasonal and local ingredients menu at very reasonable prices. Wow were we amazed! The food was extremely high quality and delicious. The choucroute and spaetzel we had were both intricate with multitudes of flavors and unique components. The wine list was also well thought out with plenty of by the glass options and the cocktails equally impressive. This was by far our best meal at Whistler all week and it cost us less than most of the other dinners we had out in the village. read more

Great food and great care from the staff made this rating! I was brought the wrong glass of champagne (but didn't know) which they identified and brought the correct one, so I had two! The warm olive appetizer is delish and that beet hummus spread for bread is so good I could lick the bowl. The arctic char was cooked very well and simple but satisfying. Go check them out! read more

What intrigued me about Alta Bistro was the interesting ingredient combinations in their dishes, and I was so pleased when each dish surpassed my expectations. For an app we ordered a dry aged duck breast that was served with oat porridge and consomme, and topped with daikon and fried wakame. Delish. Our mains were trout and choucroute. The trout was over a celeriac and goat cheese puree and topped with black salsify, turnips, and bok choy. Did I previously know what celeriac or black salsify were? No. Were they delicious? Yes. The choucroute was chorizo, pork belly, and pork cheek. I was able to get a tiny taste before hubby devoured it all. So good. Definitely grab dessert, whether you have room or not. We ordered the apple tart with brown butter ice cream. It was essentially a deconstructed apple tart and every ingredient was so well done. Basically, this place is bomb. Alta Bistro is definitely one of our Whistler favorites, we'll be back next year. read more

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In our opinion, this is the best restaurant in Whistler. It has an interesting menu and everything we tried was outstanding. Our experience was enhanced by our server, Chelsea, who guided is expertly through the menu and made excellent recommendations. She knew the menu in detail. We loved everything we tried, from the specialty cocktails with house made ingredients right through to the desserts. We had the 3 course menu which included plenty of choices. The gazpacho, filled with unusual ingredients was "to die for". As a main, I had the pork and my husband had the fish. Both were excellent. The dessert was a panna cotta, something I don't usually love, but this one was special, again including unique ingredients including a touch of house made blueberry sorbet. A dinner to remember! read more

Best restaurant in Whistler! We had an amazing time at Alta Bistro this Canada Day long weekend. We made the reservation for 4 via Yelp easily. Arriving at 7pm, we picked the outside seats. We ordered the following dishes: - sweet spring pea, mushroom and wild rice congee with smoke ginger soup - elk tartar with foie gras parfait - roasted BC snapper - special - roasted pork neck with chorizo, pickled radishes, Pemberton potatoes and crispy kale We also ordered the chocolate crumpet for dessert. It's a very innovative dessert featuring beet Turkish delights and beet chips. We love the fact they feature all locally sourced ingredients. The service was amazing and we are definitely returning. read more

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Fabulous French cuisine with local ingredients! We had the elk tartar - divine. The lox were soft and flavourful. The wine matches were perfect. The desserts were incredible. Pricey - but diners are in for an amazing treat! Service very professional. Would return as a special treat. read more

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We went here for my hubby's birthday dinner. Excellent service, warm staff, superb chef! There was a special offer going on which was $79 per couple with 2 house starters (bread, dips, oysters) - portions for 2 + 1 main also portion for 2 - we choose the iron steak & a carrot cake to finish. Boy we're we stuffed! Excellent and would surely recommend. read more

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