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.

This has always been a favorite. Excellent staff, food. and cocktails. Want to given them a much…read moredeserved kudos before they close this month. Congrats to an amazing owner, group of managers and team. If you are in the village before they shut down, go grab a drink and their crispy chicken!!

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

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.

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!

I don't often review a place a second time, but I figured it's been long enough since my last…read morevisit, and this was maybe my 3rd or 4th visit overall. Araxi did not disappoint, though I'm disappointed in myself for missing their apres deal with a discounted fondue using cave aged gruyere! Definitely reserve ahead of time during peak season. They start you with fresh herbed ciabatta and sourdough with olive oil and butter, and both breads were great but especially so for our hungry kids. They had the most perfectly sharpened quality colored pencils and a coloring/activity sheet for the kids, which was much appreciated! Drinks: - The Cure: talisker 10, pineapple, mezcal float - Fig Jam: fig infused mezcal, apple cider, fig jam, spices - great to start They also had a good wine list, and they even had some local wines by the half bottle, which was a nice option, so we got a local Pinot. Food: - Oysters: island tide and kusshi, served with traditional mignonette and horseradish - Ricotta gnocchi: with wild mushrooms, cheesy lemon fonduta, crispy sage - a smaller portion but good for sharing as an appetizer - Pacific crab and matane shrimp cake: no fillers, perfectly seared, with a great local pear and avocado salsa verde - Seared scallops: perfectly seated, with local sunchokes, crispy prosciutto, grilled bok choy, xharred pepper romesco - Ora king salmon: similar to the kids' one but dressed up, with roasted beats, beet and ginger salsa, goat cheese arancini - House made bucatini: mentaiko style with spicy cod roe, humobldt squid, breadcrumbs. This had a nice kick, and the pasta texture was great - Kids' fish: seared salmon with risotto and bok choy - a generous portion of perfectly seared salmon! Dessert: - Valrhona chocolate fondant: warm gooey chocolate cake with tahitian vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate crisps Service was great and very kid friendly (including copper mule cups for their water!). We ordered a lot of food for 2 adults and 2 young kids, but everything was so great - every item was a hit. There's a reason why we keep coming back to Araxi!

We visited as a team and this was a cool add on experience from our dinner. We drank so many shots…read moreand had a fun time! Would reccomend the experience if you want to get a quick buzz and a headache tomorrow lol

This place is a must if in whistler!! It's such a unique experience. The drinks were amazing and i…read morehave actually continued to drink one of the vodkas i sampled here (haku). the service was great wait time wasnt too long and the waiting area is a hotel bar so overall was pretty comfy!

Drove a little over 7.5 hours (traffic sucked in Seattle) to get here. It was late and was looking…read morefor some food and we were told that the Mallard Lounge was still serving food, it was only 10pm. Located in the Fairmont Hotel, we heard live music playing and much to our surprised, it was coming from the Mallard Lounge. Was just one guy playing guitar/harmonica and singing. Wasn't too loud and was able to have a conversation without yelling. Server said we could sit anywhere so we sat in some comfy chairs and ordered some beers and a Chorizo Pizza. I'll admit, I'm boring when it comes to pizza. This pizza was good but it's something I typically wouldn't order. Do people really enjoy Arugula on their pizza?? Then again, I'm one of those who likes pineapple on pizza.

This place was packed when we arrived so it was a little tricky to find a place for our party of…read morefour, but we eventually snagged a couch, chairs, and table to relax and unwind with some food. The burger was good and so was the Egyptian lemonade. It's a very welcoming, cozy place and the service was excellent. Live music was starting up in the evening as well.

This is a very cute and quaint pub. Love the comfortable Couches to lounge while sipping. Delicious…read moredrinks. A must visit!

Dang this place is cool! Came here 3 times while there. They don't serve food but the jerky they…read morehave is awesome! So good I bought some from the liquor store near by. You can order or bring in food from anywhere. They even provide a list of close restaurants you can order from. The owner was our first bartender. She's super cool, helpful, friendly, etc! The others were great as well! Need to stop by if ever in town. By the way, got food from the local pizza spot (tasty), Portobello ( tasty dessert and chicken sandwich), and the Purple Panda (decent Thai food).

Came to this location again and it is a MUST when in town. (Is exceptional in service, flavour,…read moreatmosphere and aesthetic compared to the Vancouver locations.) When you walk in you're promptly greeted by the hosts. We came mid week and tried their spring menu which was 4 courses for 33 before tax and tip. The server was prompt and attentive with a sincere, friendly demeanour. They were out of the tomato soup so we got the chowder and some chips and salsa (not pictured). Both were so delicious. The chips were ultra thick and reminded me of eating bugles as a kid, but way higher class. The salmon and chicken were way larger portions than we had expect , and done to perfection. Chicken is a little spicy but this is the type of service and cooking I liiiiive for! If you've ever had any other Earls scratch that out of your mind because when you come here, this is literally the place to be. Sticky toffee pudding also wonderful. It's not like a pudding more like a mini chocolate cake with toffee, vanilla ice cream and this almond florentine style cookie. Recommend to anyone even vegetarian / vegan as they have a plentiful plant based menu as well. This place is vibes for friends, dates, or a family dinner.

Earls normally great. But let me say this. The server was great. She did an amazing job. The…read morehostess clearing off a table broke a glass. And it took her 15 mins trying to broom it up. She didn't know how to work a broom which isn't the problem but this girl was inebriated if you guys want to fight me on anything I'll post the video I'm trying to keep the peace by not making this girl get fired. But man this was garbage. She then started arguing with my girlfriend and saying the glass wasn't there. And made a face to the staff about it. Our server stayed there and made sure she got it all it wasn't for us. But what if a kid stepped on it. All I will say it earls do better.