Overview
Where to Stay
Pan Pacific Mountainside
Whistler Village
Slopeside hotel with hot tub / pool overlooking the main skier plaza / lifts at Whistler. Easy access with private locker room for skis. Breakfast room service from the Irish pub downstairs (Dubh Linn Gate). Noise from the neighboring bars (Saloon, etc) can be an issue but that tends to quiet down by 10p. Rooms are a little bit tired, but beds are comfortable.
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Din Tai Fung
Ansley is on a mission to visit every DTF in the world. This one is located in a vibrant shopping district. Very dependable place for XLB (though I will note that these weren't as good as the ones in Taipei)! We sat on the outside patio, and while it was cold outside, the patio was heated and enclosed (and almost too hot).
Visit websiteAlta Bistro
We only stopped in for a quick drink this time, but the cocktails were great. Garnish all dried in house from local produce. I would love to come back here for dinner sometime.
Visit websiteIl Caminetto
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Cows Whistler
Bar Oso
Whistler Village
Walk in only bar with great Spanish menu (tapas / pinxos). Good selection of gin and tonics from around the world. Walk in only. Beautiful bar.
Visit websiteWild Blue
Whistler Village (Across from Aava Hotel)
Probably my favorite meal of the trip. Pacific Northwest cuisine. Amazing raw bar options to start. Great cocktails. Mains were really good.
Visit websiteMongolie Grill
Fun mongolian barbecue restaurant. You get a bowl, pick your ingredients and sauces, then hand it all over to a griddle chef to cook for you. Watch out how much you put in your bowl. It adds up quickly! Good for families.
Visit websiteSushi Village
Whistler Village (Inside Sundial Hotel)
Fun sushi restaurant with tatami rooms. Sushi was decent. Wait staff was awesome.
Visit websiteAraxi
Owned by TopTable, this is one of the best restaurants in Whistler. Serving Pacific Northwest cuisine.
Balam
Decent Latin American restaurant. We went for lunch so it was pretty easy to get in. Limited reservations - most tables are reserved for walk in. Very heavy on decor. Ceviches were pretty good. The homemade taro chips were tasty.
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