I visited Balam while on vacation, and it was so good that we ended up going back a second time…read more Balam offers a unique fusion of Peruvian, Colombian, Brazilian, and Asian-inspired dishes, and they absolutely nail it. We tried a variety of dishes across both visits, and every single one was fantastic. The balance of flavors and the way different cultures are blended together is seriously impressive. Some standout dishes: the truffle ceviche was incredible, and the black tiger prawn causa had a sauce that was absolutely fantastic. The tallarín de marisco is a must-order, we loved it so much we ordered it twice. We also had the salmon anticucho and Colombian arepa, and everything was fire. Everything tasted fresh, well thought out, and perfectly executed. You can tell a lot of care goes into each dish. If you're visiting Whistler, Balam is a must-visit. It was easily one of the best restaurants on our trip to Whistler.

Music too too loud Asked to turn it down and they did and…read moreas soon as we ordered drinks They turned it up

Back to back superb nights! Wild Blue team, you provided BACK TO BACK exceptional nights. I…read moredidn't catch the names of all the people but once again, we got lucky and Laura from Ireland was our server and I would like to confirm "best server ever". Tonight we ordered the Hamachi Crudo, along with a couple of pounds of the freshest Dungeness Crab with Louie sauce, and we closed the night with Sticky Toffee Pudding. My amazing wife had never experienced this dessert so I talked her into it. I had an espresso as well. The hamachi crudo was tender and oh so fresh and kind of melting in our mouths. The crab was mind blowing fresh sweet prepared exceptionally, and I couldn't decide if I liked it just poached with no butter or Louie but both ways was so good! My wife's response to the sticky toffee was that she thanked me for insisting that we ordered it, and that when we come back to Whistler, Wild Blue is the first stop for killer food, and top of class service. Great place, amazing vice and ambiance. Just a fun experience!!!

Wild Blue is a beautiful restaurant with truly exceptional service from start to finish. The…read morefour-course meal was presented beautifully, and the staff provided some of the best service I've ever experienced. That part really cannot be stressed enough. The sourdough bread was excellent, the salad and soup of the day were both good, and dessert was excellent. I had planned to add scallops to my risotto based on the server's suggestion, but they were out of scallops, so I added prawns instead, which were very good. The only reason this is more of a 4.5-star experience for me is the noise level. The acoustics made the restaurant very, very loud, and we could hardly talk during our meal. I found myself eager to finish simply so we could get out of the noise. Everything else was wonderful, and I will click 5 stars because the food, presentation, and service absolutely deserve it. Sadly, I'm not likely to return because of the loud environment, but for guests who aren't bothered by noise, Wild Blue offers a truly lovely dining experience.

The is place is cute. People speak very highly of this spot…read more Amy " AJ" was our server. She was great. Some dishes were great. The fried chicken, kale salad, and garlic prawns def get. These are all great and you can't go wrong The fried goat cheese was good. The bread was great. We got the kids cheese pizza. =pass on this. It tastes like a cheap frozen pizza. My kid just ate the bread. The bread is good. Comes as an order on its own ($7 a bit pricey) or with the goat cheese The bacon wrapped filet bites were not good. Overcooked and smaller than expected. But if they were good the size would be fine. The ginger pork was way overcooked, and dry and flavor was flat.

Another hit at Whistler for wonderful service, great allergy accommodations, amazing food and good…read moredrinks/wine selection. If you can, go up to the atic where it's a bit more quiet and you can look down a the meals being served to see what looks tastiest to you - only problem is you might not be able to decide what you'd like! Everything we had we loved. Really don't have anything other than praise for this establishment and it's never missed.

The food was fantastic from start to finish…read more The burrata salad with local vegetables was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced (4.5/5). The scallop crudo was fresh (4/5). The lobster pasta was a standout, with a generous amount of lobster that we really appreciated. The pasta itself was perfectly cooked and delicious (4.5/5). The halibut was cooked to perfection. It was tender, and flaky (4.5/5). The strawberry sorbet was refreshing and a great palate cleanser (4.5/5). The strawberry rhubarb white chocolate mousse was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to end the meal (5/5).

While not perfect, it's a darn good experience. The food is always prepared with excellence in mind…read moreand the attention to allergies is second to none. The dining room can be loud but if you get the right seating, it's very intimate and perfect for a date night out. On our most recent visit, Matt was our server and he was thoughtful, engaging and while busy, never made you feel like he had somewhere else to be... The food is good. It's tasty and while some things are just ok/good, the overall experience is always the same and its a staple on our trips to Whistler.

Service was quick and the food was so good! Everything on the plate was well balanced and…read morecomplemented each other. When I go back to Whistler I will definitely come back! The ambiance was cozy and had dimly lighted setting. Toward the meal it did get pretty hot though.

Best salmon we ever had. Exceptional food and great service. This is a major destination…read morerestaurant for anyone in the Whistler area.

Bar Oso is our favorite Bar Restaurant in Whistler. Never missed visiting here…read more What we tried this time: Beef Tartare - Tenderloin , Capers, Shallots, truffle dressing - Beef was so tender, I could definitely taste truffle dressing , beef, capers dressing flavor paired wonderfully. Very delicious dish. Organic Chicken Empanada - Pisto of vegetable, romesco sauce. - Dough was very flaky, filling had generous amount of chicken and vegetable. Very popular menu, I noticed a lot of customers ordered. Charcuterie board CAD59.00 - Highlight of dinner. The largest charcuterie board including cheese meat, pickles and pate. I forgot to write down the type of cheese and meats, eveything was delicious. Especially the level of saltiness was well balanced. Perfect. Pate was excellent, too. One of the best charcuterie I have ever had. Highly recommend. We also started with several beers and I had non alcohol drink - Espresito - Non Amaretto, noa amaro, houjicha tea and espresso cream. - This drink was one of the best non alcohol cocktail. Houjicha and non amaretto paired surprisingly so well and that espresso cream was so addictive. This item is also highly recommend. Overall, We really enjoyed visiting here again. Service was excellent.

On our last night in Whistler, we decided to head to Bar Oso. Whistler Village has so many…read moredifferent restaurants and cuisines and during our stay, we've had Japanese, Latin, Indian, Italian, and American. So we thought it would it would be nice to end our stay with some Spanish tapas. We tried: House baked bread Assorted cheese board - the chutney was delicious Crispy artichokes Spicy, fried cauliflower - one our favorites shishito peppers chorizo sausage gambas al ajillo tuna poke - definite highlight beef short rib - delicious The atmosphere of Bar Oso was warm and relaxing. The highlight of the renovated space is the lighted/glowing bar at its center. Service was excellent. Great experience to share with friends.

Another great night! Amazing food and fantastic service! Thank you, Jamie and Sarah, for making…read moredinner such a wonderful and memorable experience!

We ended up at Araxi thanks to their $45 four course special, and thank goodness for that, because…read morewe probably never would've gone otherwise. This place has always felt like one of those "special occasion only" restaurants that are usually out of reach. The special menu was such a steal and so wonderful!!! Every course came out looking delightful, from the bright, delicate starters to the beautifully cooked mains to desserts that made us slow down just to savor the moment. I didn't want the food to stop flowing. Service was warm without being stuffy, the vibe was lively but still intimate, and the whole night felt like we'd accidentally unlocked a VIP experience. If you've ever walked past Araxi thinking "maybe someday," this is your sign. Go when they're running the special during spring ski season!

Probably best pizza I ever had Service was really nice…read more Pizza took a little while but so worth the wait I liked the potato pizza and lumberjack!

Before my first trip to Whistler, I scoped out a ton of spots to eat, and Creekbread was at the top…read moreof my "must try" list. I'm so glad we stopped in on our last day in town. Located in the Creekside village neighborhood, where we stayed, is one of the best pizza's I've never had! We sat at the bar, which is quite small, only 8-10 seats. Be advised that when you're booking on OpenTable that this means you're sitting at the bar, not a "bar area". The restaurant was really warm on a July evening, there is no AC and the wood-fire oven is constantly running. However, none of that took away from our amazing dining experience. Our sever/bartender was incredibly kind, and we had great service during our visit. The pizzas are phenomenal! I will be back for the Pemberton Potato Pie, a truly delicious slice. The Lumberjack was also very tasty, with just the right balance of sauce, cheese and toppings. Overall, Creekbread is a must visit when you're in Whistler! Don't miss out just because it's a short drive from the village.

Located inside Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre. I wanted to come here for happy hour and to see…read moretheir Halloween décor, which was truly impressive. They also had a Halloween cocktail list. The hostess was friendly, but our server killed our experience. Her words were friendly but her facial expressions and body language revealed how much she disliked serving us. My husband and I spoke after, we both felt she was probably racist. Their happy hour menu had a big selection of food items but no drinks. Everything was pretty expensive for happy hour. We tried the raw Albertan elk tartare and potato puffs. We enjoyed both dishes and the portions were big. As much as we enjoyed the food, we probably won't return due to the slow and uncomfortable service.

We have been here three times, first time fantastic, second was great, third was for me a definite…read moremeh and with all the fantastic restaurants in Whistler, there is no compelling reason to return . Though the restaurant was largely empty when we arrived, we were sat at a booth that at best sat 4 and was not enough for the 5 in our group. We tend to eat lots of appetizers rather than one big meal so I knew the table would not work - we asked to be moved and the server was quite confrontational - she eventually agreed to move us to one of two larger tables that was available the whole time we were there! But it was a weird start and had we not already ordered drinks and it been a Saturday night with most places booked - I would have walked as I don't ever recall been talked to like that in a restaurant and my guess is they moved us in time to stop us leaving. She also told us that she would stagger courses appropriately- that never happened. Pretty much everything arrived at once which I wondered if it was an attempt to flip the table quickly for other large parties - who were not exactly lining up in abundance. The other large table sat empty even after we left. It arrived so, so fast I would guess that a lot of it was pre prepared and just heated up as multiple plates were brought out less than 10 minutes of ordering. Also most of the appetizers and salad arrived last so they seemingly did not know or care to course appropriately. We also ended up stacking dishes at the end of the table as they were not removed- though to be fair, they appeared to be woefully understaffed . Food had some hits and some misses .The meat eaters loved the chicken, the shishito peppers were excellent, , watermelon salad was good, potatoes croquettes were a shadow of their former selves and needed more flavor , mussels were okay and the Creme brûlée was gritty! Weird vibe, mediocre service, food was just okay - much better places to eat in the Village so I wont go back.

We were recommended to try Red Door Bistro by the valet and several hotel staff, and it absolutely…read morelived up to the hype. The food was outstanding. I'm not usually a fan of duck, but this was the first time I've ever truly enjoyed it perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The duck spring rolls were a 10/10. We also had the braised short rib and the West Coast Bouillabaisse, both incredible. The seafood stew, in particular, was next level the mini crostini dipped into the broth was pure magic. Everything from the flavors to the overall experience was spot on. Highly recommend if you're in Whistler.

If you only make one reservation while in Whistler, this is IT!! It wasn't the easiest, as you have…read moreto call or email and it is a little bit of a drive from the village - but it's totally worth it. The food and service were both absolutely incredible. Our favs were the pork entree and polenta/mushroom app and scallop app, only to still somehow be blown away by the desserts!!! We'd consider this a "do not miss" - a true gem.