4 Best Restaurants in Whistler, British Columbia

Basalt Wine & Salumeria

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This trendy spot has an impressive wine list, fun happy hour, and outstanding outdoor patio (which they keep open in the winter with heated lamps). Popular dishes include the Cornish game hen with collard greens, roasted sockeye salmon, and the glazed pork belly with caramelized onion and yam hash. They also serve lunch every day in winter and brunch on weekends.
Canadian Dinner $$$
13--154 Village Green, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4, Canada
604-962–9011
www.basaltwhistler.com
Known For
  • cheese fondue in the fall and winter
  • in-house made charcuterie
  • locally sourced menu
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No lunch in the summer

Christine's on Blackcomb

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On-mountain dining is surprisingly accessible to those without skis. On Blackcomb Mountain, there's Christine's, offering classic dishes such as crab risotto or fish curry. Once only accessible to skiers, now you can get here via the gondola from Whistler. Because of this, most patrons tend to be decked out in full snow gear.
Canadian Lunch $$$
Blackcomb Mountain, BC, V0N 1B4, Canada
604-938–7437
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Known For
  • located at the eye of Blackcomb Mountain’s skiing
  • open in the summer
  • seafood-forward menu
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner; closed spring and fall

Elements

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Locals consistently rank Elements, which is found in Summit Lodge, as having the best tapas in the area. It's a hip eatery with everyone from animated thirtysomethings to jet-setting families with young children. The draw here is the open-concept kitchen that produces locally inspired small plates that are perfect for sharing. Steamed Salt Spring Island mussels with lemongrass, Kaffir lime, and coconut green curry are yummy, as are the deconstructed ahi tuna tacos and roast duck breast with maple roasted root vegetables. Pair your small plates with fine Canadian wines. The restaurant is open for breakfast, too, when several variations of eggs Benedict are the stars.

Canadian Breakfast Lunch Dinner $$$
4359 Main St., BC, V0N 1B4, Canada
604-932–5569
www.elementswhistler.com
Known For
  • gluten-free and vegan menu items
  • fancy food at affordable prices
  • extensive Canadian wine list
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Tues. in shoulder seasons

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Thunderbird Cafe

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Located inside the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, this cozy café serves contemporary food with a First Nations twist—think venison chili, bannock tacos, fish chowder, or smoked salmon panini. You don't need to purchase admission to the museum to access the eatery (but we do recommend checking it out!). It's also located next to the gift shop, so after your meal you can take a stroll through the store.