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WHISTLER VILLAGE. Readers of Vancouver magazine voted Araxi "best restaurant in Whistler," and locals agree with that assessment. This is one of the hottest spots in town, popular with a young, well-heeled crowd. Mediterranean in flavor, the menu focuses on fresh regional seafood, game and produce. Locally caught trout is smoked right in Araxi's kitchen and BC ostrich is another favorite with regular diners. The in-house bakery makes all of the bread fresh each day. Take advantage of the sommelier – he can help you choose an appropriate wine from their cellar of 12,000 bottles. For dessert, don't miss the gingerbread torte with maple cream, or sample the homemade biscotti while you sip your coffee. Business-dressy. Reservations suggested.
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. This bistro is one of the most elegant restaurants at Whistler. The main dining room serves impressive entrees such as breast of Quebec Muscovy Duck with savory pear gingerbread, sautéed kale and maple roasted winter squash, and roasted Atlantic Lobster in a buttered fennel and saffron glaze, spiced vanilla oil, purple potatoes and parsnip purée. There is even a separate caviar menu. The menu offers constant surprises as it changes daily to accommodate the freshest seafood, produce and meats available. The wine cellar is one of the best in Canada, with over 1100 bottles and 85 champagnes. Wine Access Magazine called this bistro "the most memorable restaurant experience in Canada." Chef's 5-course tasting menu $135, with wines $260; 3-course table d'hote menu $98 menu; no cover charge.
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NORTH WHISTLER. This secluded restaurant is a romantic escape from the bustle of the village, and the view of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains is superb. The cozy dining room has only twelve tables (and some additional lakeside seating in the summer) but that just serves to enhance the atmosphere. Try the pan-seared Camembert for an appetizer, followed by the local pork loin with secret hunter mushroom sauce. There is also a wide selection of BC seafood dishes. Save room for the signature dessert: black tusk chocolate cake. Reservations suggested.
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Fifty Two 80 Bistro
4591 Blackcomb Wy, Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 · 604-935-3400
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. Forget the usual rough cut beams and antler chandeliers. The Four Seasons' Fifty Two 80 has a fresh approach to "mountain lodge décor" that manages to be simultaneously stylish, cosmopolitan AND rustic. There's stone, leather and wood in abundance, but the accents of vibrant mosaic tiles and a warm color palette brings the natural building materials right into this century. The menu brings Canadian cuisine up-to-date as well, in preparations such as pan-seared salmon with summer peas, chanterelles, bacon and fresh sorrel, or spit-roasted veal chop with mascarpone polenta and grilled asparagus. Fifty Two 80 also has a great bar, the crowning glory of which is a year-round terrace complete with firepit.
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. This excellent Italian restaurant specializes in pasta favorites like seafood and spinach stuffed cannelloni and heartier dishes such as Milanese-style osso buco served with sautéed vegetables and saffron rice. The veal and game dishes are also very popular, and many of the dishes are Tuscan-influenced, like the rosemary and garlic crusted rack of lamb. A wide selection of wines will round out your meal. Business-dressy attire. Reservations required.
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La Rua
4557 Blackcomb Way, Le Chamois Hotel, Whistler, BC VON 1B4 · 604-932-5011
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. La Rua's stone floors, deep red textured walls, vibrant oil paintings and visible wine cellar will make you feel like you have stepped into a café in the Mediterranean. That feeling carries over into the menu. Try the port-marinated ostrich carpaccio with capers and shallots for a starter, and make your entrée the bison striploin with herb potato gnocchi. Other favorites include baked sea bass filet in red wine and herb sauce, and Washington State rack of lamb. Or, try the venison with blueberries and orange zest – it is La Rua's signature dish. Desserts are freshly prepared, and might include hot fudge pudding cake warm from the oven, or apple crustade with a spicy topping and maple ice cream. Reservations essential.
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Quattro at Whistler
4319 Main St, The Pinnacle Hotel at Whistler, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 · 604-905-4844
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. Quattro's motto is "la cucina leggera" – "the healthy kitchen" – and the food at this hip and energetic restaurant lives up to the promise. Try the garlic-sautéed prawns with herb risotto or the Gorgonzola gnocchi topped with roasted pecans. Heartier eaters will want to sample the lamb shank simmered with root vegetables and served over polenta. Bring a group and order off the sampler menu, which lets you try a wide variety of tempting dishes. Business-dressy attire. Reservations accepted.
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Rimrock Café
2117 Whistler Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B2 · 604-932-5565
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. Chef-owner Rolf Gunther's restaurant is a winner in every aspect. Consistently rated one of Whistler's top restaurants, it exudes that appealing, rustic elegance so prevalent in mountain resort towns. It's the perfect ambience in which to partake of fine Canadian cuisine. Start with some oysters – choose one of eight different preparations – or perhaps a bit of seared Quebec foie gras on brioche toast with an apple raspberry salad, or caribou medallions with porcini mushrooms. Main courses are equally intriguing: marlin with a garlic sesame crust, grilled pheasant and prawns in Thai red curry sauce, grilled Arctic caribou, the Rim Rock Mixed Grill (roasted rack of lamb, beef tenderloin and caribou). A top notch mountain experience.
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. This attractive trattoria, the brainchild of Umberto Menghi, proprietor of the ever-popular Il Caminetto, offers a casual family-friendly dining option in the heart of Whistler. Boasting amber walls, dark cafe-style tables, original artwork and an open kitchen, the restaurant is a local favorite for its upscale interior and fabulous home-style Tuscan dishes. Reservations are suggested.
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Wildflower
4599 Chateau Blvd, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC VON 1B4 · 604-938-2033
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WHISTLER VILLAGE. Wildflower, located in the Great Hall of the Chateau, specializes in contemporary French cuisine and makes the most of the region's best products. Executive Chef Vincent Stufano and Restaurateur-Sommelier Fergus O'Halloran stand at the restaurant's helm, ensuring a truly fine dining experience. Wildflower also boasts an extensive wine list and a luxurious private wine room that can host 18.
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