 Whistler Dining, Randy Lincks photo It’s no surprise that a world-class resort like Whistler is home to many award-winning restaurants with internationally-applauded wine cellars, as well as more than 100 eateries, bistros, cafes, pubs and restaurants serving ethnic and local treats.
Gordon Ramsay and Hell's Kitchen in WhistlerHow internationally acclaimed is Whistler? How about earning the attention of Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay?
Hot on the heels of The Bachelorette series, Whistler and British Columbia will be featured again in another huge reality show hit - FOX's Hell's Kitchen, starring Chef Gordon Ramsay.  Beginning on July 21, 16 aspiring chefs will be heating things up in the kitchen and will be put through some serious culinary challenges by Ramsay. The grand prize? The opportunity to receive a Head Chef position at Araxi restaurant in Whistler, joining Executive Chef James Walt in welcoming the world during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Locally Focused MenusWhat puts the cuisine into a class of its own, however, are the regionally-inspired menus.
Savoured in the ambience of elegant rooms with floor-to-ceiling views of snow-freshened peaks, or while kicked back on the patio after a day on the slopes, dining is an undeniable indulgence in a resort renowned for delivering the good life. To experience a range of dining options in a single evening, consider a tasting tour. Visit a handful of Whistler's finest restaurants and enjoy outstanding food paired with the perfect wine.
It’s an experience that is highlighted each November with Cornucopia, Whistler’s not-to-be-missed celebration of fine food and the best wines.
Just a few of the fine eating establishments in Whistler inlcude: AraxiDescribed by The Times of London as “Unquestionably the best restaurant in Whistler,” Araxi is internationally acclaimed for its Pacific Northwest cuisine, seamless service, and lively ambience. With three venues to choose from — elegant dining room, chic seafood bar, or heated patio — the Araxi experience awaits discriminating diners. Bearfoot BistroRenowned for its 20,000 bottle cellar, the Bearfoot Bistro is also home to the Champagne Bar, an elegant lounge where some of the world’s finest bubbly is imbibed. Five star but never pretentious, the kitchen delivers modern Canadian cuisine in a setting that is both intimate and energetic.
Aubergine GrilleWith floor-to-ceiling views of Rainbow and Sproat Mountains, summer sunsets from the patio, and an open-concept kitchen, there is lots for the eye to enjoy at the Aubergine Grille. Fortunately, the food exceeds even the view with seasonally-inspired menus from the culinary masters of the kitchen. Fifty Two 80 BistroOversized windows define the spectacular setting of a restaurant that takes its name from the 5,280 vertical feet that Blackcomb Mountain towers over Whistler Village. Look to the Fifty Two 80 for regionally-inspired fresh seafood paired with award-winning wines. Also offers a heated patio and bar. aprèsThis intimate eatery with its exquisite French contemporary menu is a founding member of the Whistler Slow Food Convivium. The movement brings focus to artisan foods, small-scale agriculture and sustainable food production. This commitment to quality has earned the restaurant rave reviews across the continent. Rimrock CafeCasual but undeniably elegant, the Rimrock Cafe is consistently rated as one of Whistler’s top restaurants. While the extensive menu pleases all tastes, the Rimrock is best known for being the place in town to find fresh seafood and tenderly-prepared game meats.
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