Whistler's Best Dining Guide - Winter/Spring 2023

DINING GUIDE

Cover Photo: Abbie Finestone

Classic

Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Bacon, Mushroom, Green Pepper

Hawaiian

Double Mozzarella, Canadian Ham, Fresh Pineapple Chicken Bacon Ranch Mozzarella, Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sauce

Cordon Bleu Cheddar, Spinach, Canadian Ham, Pesto Tossed Chicken

Meat Lovers

Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Salami, Bacon, Sausage, Canadian Ham, Hot Banana Pepper

Pesto Chicken Parm Mozzarella, Onion, Mushroom, Pesto Tossed Chicken, Parmesan Beef Taco Cheddar, Onion, Green Pepper, Black Olive, Ground Beef, Hot Banana Pepper

Greek Mozzarella, Feta, Tomato, Onion, Olive, Green Pepper

Quality

Japanese cuisine served in a warm, comfortable environment Located in the Le Chamois Hotel Reservations Highly Recommended Take Out and Delivery Available

Mongolie Grill 604.938.9416 3&37

Avalanche Pizza 604.932.3131 5

Cinnamon Bear Bar 604.966.5057 6

Nagomi Sushi 604.962.0404 7

Southside Diner 604.966.0668 9

Crepe Montagne 604.905.4444 11

Rimrock Café 604.932.5565 13

The Keg 604.932.5151 15

Quattro 604.905.4844 17

Araxi 604.932.4540 18

Bar Oso 604.962.4540 19

The Mexican Corner 604.962.4450 21

The Raven Room 604.962.0311 23

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar 604.962.2233 25

Caramba Restaurant 604.938.1879 27

Il Caminetto 604.932.4442 29

Alta Bistro 604.932.2582 31

Bearfoot Bistro 604.932.3433 33

Ketel One Ice Room 604.932.3433 35

Blackcomb Snowmobile Mountain Dining 604.932.8484 39

21 Steps Kitchen + Bar 604.966.2121 41

The Deli by Picnic Whistler 604.698.7387 43 Sachi Sushi 604.935.5649 45

Roland’s Creekside Pub 604.932.5940 46

Red Door Bistro 604.962.6262 47

Fairmont Chateau Whistler 604.938.8000 49

Sushi Village 604.932.3330 51

Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub 604.905.4047 53

The Royal Taste of India 604.932.2010 55

All Seasons Grill 604.905.5090 56

The Old Spaghetti Factory 604.938.1081 57

Indian Masala Bistro 604.932.9900 59

Naked Sprout Café & Eatery 604.935.2545 60

Ka-Ze Sushi 604.938.4565 61

Stinky’s on the Stroll 604.962.6679 63

Canadian Wilderness Mountain Top Fondue 604.938.1616 64

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ARTWORK & PRODUCTION: Whitney Sobool

Abbie Finestone Photography

Consistency Selection

APPETIZERS

ESCARGOT stuffed mushroom caps, garlic, herbs

MUSHROOMS NEPTUNE mushroom caps, crab, cream cheese

CALAMARI lightly fried, ginger garlic sauce, greek feta sauce

SCALLOPS & BACON GF smoked bacon, martini cocktail sauce

TUNA TARTARE seasoned ahi, avocado

SHRIMP COCKTAIL GF chilled jumbo shrimp, martini cocktail sauce

BAKED GARLIC SHRIMP garlic, cheese, herbs

CRISPY FRIED CAULIFLOWER VE

BAKED BRIE V basil pesto, red pepper jelly, crostini

GARLIC CHEESE TOAST V

SALADS + SOUP

KEG CAESAR romaine, aged parmesan cheese, creamy dressing

MIXED GREENS GF VE field greens, garden vegetables, vinaigrette dressing

ICEBERG WEDGE GF tomato, crispy smoked bacon, dill ranch or blue cheese dressing

FRENCH ONION SOUP beef broth, sherry, spanish onion, swiss and parmesan cheese LOBSTER BISQUE lobster, sherry, cream, sour cream, chives

STEAK + SEAFOOD

Served with your choice of accompaniment.

STEAK & SHRIMP GF top sirloin, grilled jumbo shrimp, garlic butter | 6 oz • 8 oz

STEAK & LOBSTER GF top sirloin, atlantic lobster tail | 6 oz • 8 oz

SEAFOOD

Fully plated as described.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON GF garlic mashed potato, roasted brussels sprouts, maple butter

LOBSTER TAIL DINNER GF two atlantic lobster tails, mushroom rice, seasonal vegetables

MAINS

BLACKENED CHICKEN oven roasted, confit garlic butter, hot honey, garlic mashed potato, seasonal vegetables

CHICKEN & BBQ PORK RIBS GF oven roasted chicken, half rack of ribs, fries BBQ PORK RIBS bbq sauce, fries | half rack • full rack

KEG BURGER fully dressed, smoked bacon, cheddar, fries

MEDITERRANEAN CAULIFLOWER VE oven roasted, green garbanzo bean hummus, couscous, pistachio nuts, tahini lemon sauce

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF VE chickpea, mushroom, red pepper, chipotle tomato glaze, breadcrumbs, cauliflower mash

GF GLUTEN FREE • VEGAN VE • V VEGETARIAN

Additional options are available with modifications from our kitchen. Ask a server for information.

KEG STEAKS + PRIME RIB

KEG STEAKS + PRIME RIB

The fun and flavours of Mexico in the heart of Whistler Village

SIMPLE SHARED - SHARED SIMPLY

From the first sip of our wines to the last bite of our famous apple tarte tatin, Caramba!’s atmosphere offers contemporary European comfort with a local influence.

Ever y item on Caramba!’s roster of traditionally-prepared food —from pizza and pasta to soups and salads to seafood and of course dessert—starts with superb locally sourced ingredients. And knowing all our ingredients as intimately as we do means that special diets, including gluten free, can be accommodated readily. Come see, experience, taste, and enjoy for yourself. Happy Hour Daily

Just steps from the heart of Whistler Village, Alta Bistro has gained high praise from locals, visitors and international food writers alike who come to Whistler searching for what is truly local, fresh, and di erent.

Bespoke o -site catering services available for weddings and special events.

Vancouver Magazine Gold, Best Whistler, 2019, 2020 e modern French-leaning menu also showcases the restaurant’s hyperlocal, eco-friendly ethos ~ nymag.com

Seared Wild B.C. Albacore Tuna

Chef Nick Cassettari and his team stay focused on high quality local ingredients from small purveyors, foragers, farm direct, and top quality naturally raised meats. Our wine team chooses wines that compliment the menu with many natural, organic and biodynamic from top producers around the world. We carry and extensive selection of British Columbian wines from the top producers. Alta's craft cocktails are a must before or after dinner.

Please visit our website for our latest menu.

Open 7 days a week for dinner #104-4319 Main Street Whistler, B C 604.932.2582 | altabistro.com

Photo Credit: Chris Brown

UPDATED C O MF OR

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S m a l l P l a t e s

Garlic Chili Prawns - scallions, peanuts & crispy wontons

Mixed Marinated Olives rosemary, thyme, & fried garlic

Fried Goat Cheese with caramelized onion & rosemary scented honey

Tiny Bacon Wrapped Filets with horseradish aioli

Edamame served cold tossed with kosher salt

Marinated Tofu maple chili glaze

Cajun Corn Fritters - chipotle aoli

Fresh Mussels - steamed in white wine & butter or thai red curry broth

Buttermilk Fried Chicken rosemary scented honey and a creamy Dijon ranch

Kale Caesar Salad parmesan &

croutons

21 Salad - mesculin greens with goat cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds,

cucumber, red onion, fresh orange with basil oil and balsamic reduction

Photo credit: Leah Kathryn Photography

Big P l a tes

Pasta

COLD APPETIZER

SEAWEED SALAD many kinds of seaweed on a green salad with sesame dressing

SMALL GREEN SALAD Served with original salad dressing

SPINACH GOMA-AE Boiled spinach marinated in sesame sauce

EDAMAME Green soybean lightly salted

EBI-SU Boiled shrimp with yam noodles in sweet vinegar sauce

TAKO-SU Boiled octopus with yam noodles in sweet vinegar sauce

KANI-SU Alaskan king crab with yam noodles in sweet vinegar sauce

VEGGIE-SU Sliced vegetables with yam noodles in sweet vinegar sauce

AGEMONO

CHICKEN KARA-AGE – Deep fried marinated boneless chicken

SOFTSHELL CRAB KARA-AGE – Deep fried soft shell crab with ponzu sauce TUNA KARA-AGE – Deep fried marinated Albacore tuna with ponzu sauce

AGEDASHI TOFU – Deep fried tofu with tempura sauce and grated radish SPICY AGEDASHI TOFU – Deep fried tofu and shiitake mushroom in spicy sauce SPICY POPCORN SHRIMP – Tempura battered shrimp with spicy sauce

TEMPURA

APPETIZER TEMPURA – 2 prawns and 3 vegetables

ASSORTED TEMPURA – 4 prawns, 1 piece of salmon and 4 vegetables PRAWN TEMPURA – 6 prawns

SWEET POTATO TEMPURA – 6 slices

VEGETABLE TEMPURA – 6 vegetables

SEAFOOD KAKI-AGE – Mix of chopped prawns and scallop

VEGETABLE KAKI-AGE – Mix of chopped onion, sweet potato and carrot

UDON NOODLES/SOUP

PLAIN NOODLE – With tempura bits

BEEF NOODLE – Pan fried thinly slice beef in noodle soup

CHICKEN KARA-AGE NOODLE – Chicken kara-age in noodle soup

TEMPURA NOODLE – With prawn and vegetable tempura YAKI NOODLE – Pan fried thinly slice beef and vegetables on noodle MISO SOUP – Soybean paste soup

DONBURI Served on Rice with Mixed Veggies

CHICKEN DONBURI – Boneless chicken

SALMON DONBURI – Boneless sockeye salmon llet

SEAFOOD DONBURI – Prawns, scallops and sockeye salmon

SLICED BEEF DONBURI – inly sliced beef

ROBATA

YAKITORI – 2 bamboo skewers of grilled chicken in teriyaki sauce

EBI GYOZA – 6 pan fried shrimp and vegetable dumplings PORK GYOZA – 6 pan fried ground pork and vegetable dumplings

SACHI SUSHI ORIGINALS

SACHI ROLL (5pc) – Prawn tempura, avocado, salmon, scallop, spicy mayo with soya bean sheet

MANGO ROLL (5pc) – Mango, tuna, salmon, asparagus tempura, spicy mayo rolled in a soya bean sheet

VEGGIE ROLL (5pc) – Asparagus tempura, carrot, avocado, cucumber

ROUND HOUSE ROLL (6pc) – Hamachi, salmon, tuna, crab stick, shiso, ahi tuna and spicy mayo lightly battered and deep fried HOUSE ROLL (6pc) – Scallop roll with spicy mayo, draped with avocado and salmon

KANI BLOSSOMS (2pc) – Alaskan king crab wrapped nigiri style with tuna CUPCAKES (6pc) – Avocado roll with sweet potato tempura draped on top with spicy mayo and edamame

POPULAR SUSHI ROLLS

CALIFORNIA ROLL (6pc) – Crab stick, avocado and mayo

KANI CALIFORNIA ROLL (6pc) – Crab, avocado and mayo

HAKO SUSHI (6pc) – Salmon, shrimp, scallop, avocado, thinly sliced lemon, spicy mayo pressed into a box shape

RAINBOW ROLL (8pc) – 7 kinds of sh around prawn tempura w spicy mayo

SPIDER ROLL (5pc) – Deep fried soft shell crab, radish, cucumber, spicy mayo

SPICY BBQ SALMON ROLL (6pc) – BBQ salmon, avocado and spicy mayo

SPICY CHICKEN KARA-AGE ROLL (6pc) – inly sliced avocado rolled outside, chicken kara-age in the centre with spicy mayo

SPICY SCALLOP ROLL (6pc) – Scallop, cucumber and spicy mayo

SPICY TUNA ROLL (5pc) – Albacore tuna, cucumber, radish and spicy mayo

SPICY TUNA KARA-AGE ROLL (6pc) – inly sliced avocado rolled outside with tuna kara-age in the centre with spicy mayo

TEMPURA ROLL (5pc) – Prawn tempura, avocado, cucumber, radish, spicy mayo

UNAGI AVOCADO ROLL (6pc) – inly sliced avocado rolled outside with BBQ eel in the centre

ALBACORE TUNA ROLL (6pc) SOCKEYE SALMON ROLL (6pc) AVOCADO ROLL (6pc) CUCUMBER ROLL (6pc)

NIGIRI SUSHI

AHI (Hawaiian Tuna) SABA (Mackerel) AMAEBI (Sweet Shrimp) TAKO (Boiled Octopus) SAKE (Sockeye Salmon) SCALLOP NORI (chopped scallop w spicy mayo EBI (Boiled Shrimp) JAPANESE TAI (Snapper)

HAMACHI (Yellow tail) TAMAGO (Egg Omelet) HOKKI (Surf Clam) TOBIKO (Flying Fish Roe) IKA (Squid) TORO (Tuna Belly) IKURA (Salmon Roe) TSUKIMI TOBIKO (Tobiko & Quail Egg)

KAIBASHIRA (Scallop) UNAGI (BBQ Freshwater Eel) KANI (King Crab) UNI (Sea Urchin) MAGURO (Albacore Tuna)

SUSHI COMBINATION

ASSORTED SUSHI – 7 pieces of nigiri and 5 pieces of spicy tuna roll

NIGIRI SUSHI – 10 pieces of nigiri

CHIRASHI – Assorted sashimi on sushi rice TEKKA DON – Albacore tuna sashimi on sushi rice

IKURA DON – Salmon roe on sushi rice

UNAGI DON – BBQ eel on rice

SASHIMI

ASSORTED Chef’s choice

ALBACORE TUNA 10 pc

AHI TUNA 10 pc SOCKEYE SALMON 10 pc

HAMACHI 10 pc

ALBACORE TUNA & SOCKEYE SALMON 5 pc ea ZUKE (Albacore tuna, Ahi, Assorted marinated with our special sauce)

AHI TUNA TATAKI – Lightly seared and sliced Ahi served with sachi sauce and ponzu sauce

DUCK CONFIT SPRING ROLLS

Confit duck, carrot and mushroom duxelle baked in crispy pastry. Pickled ginger & roasted garlic purée, red currant sauce.

CALAMARI (GF)

Pan seared with garlic, shallots, chillies & smoked paprika. Tangy tarragon dressing and fried capers.

CAMBOZOLA & MUSHROOMS

Sautéed blend of mixed mushrooms & herbs with crisped blue cheese polenta cakes, arugula, truffle oil and port syrup.

BRAISED CHUCK FLATS

Boneless Certified Angus beef slow cooked with red wine, vegetables and herbs. Fingerling potatoes & rosemary demi glaze.

WEST COAST BOUILLABAISE

Dungeness crab, prawns, mussels, scallops, and fresh fish in a tomato, fennel & saffron broth. Piquillo pepper aioli & crostini.

VANILLA BEAN CRÈME BRULÉE

Chilled vanilla custard with burnt sugar, ginger snap cookie and berries.

THE MALLARD LOUNGE & TERRACE

With handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment, The Mallard Lounge and slopeside fire-lit terrace is your afternoon, après and evening destination.

THE WILDFLOWER

This mountainside family restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious à la carte breakfast or the expansive alpine breakfast buffet. For dinner, relax and enjoy a wide array of locally-sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine and an extensive wine list.

THE CHALET

Experience a magical evening of twinkling lights, a crackling fire and hearty European-inspired alpine cuisine. Featured dishes include savoury fondue dining and artisan charcuterie platters. Be sure to save room for the rich, chocolate fondue dessert. Located at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.

PORTOBELLO

A local favourite for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Portobello’s lively deli, bakery and gourmet coffee bar serves up hearty breakfast bowls, Whistler’s best made-to-order sandwiches, delectable pastries and a smokehouse dinner menu.

THE GRILL ROOM

With warm, inviting service, tableside appetizers and the occasional bottle of sparkling wine being sabered, The Grill Room is the perfect Whistler restaurant location for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner for two. Menu highlights include Canadian AAA Prime beef and Ocean Wise seafood.

The restaurant runs with a strong team of talented staff members.

T h e N i j j a r f a m i l y i s p l e a s e d w i th th e result of their family owned venture. Leading the kitchen is world r enowned Tandoori Master Chef and Spice Guru Jinder Nijjar His team of certified chefs provide the essence of traditional Indian cuisine with a modern touch, preparing each dish to your specifications.

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LUNCH & DINNER MENU HIGHLIGHTS

* Large selection of Vegan and Gluten Free dishes.

Appetizers & Tandoori Appetizers

(marinated with yogurt and royal spices, roasted in Tandoori oven)

Chicken · Fish & Lamb · Prawn

Masala – cooked with ginger, green chilies, thick onion and tomato sauce.

Curry – cooked in onion and tomato gravy. Finished with a blend of garam masala.

Rogan Josh – cooked with yogurt and rich onion gravy. Finished with mixed melon seeds.

Korma – cooked in rich cream & cashew sauce. Finished with korma sauce.

Kadai – tempered capsicum, whole chili & coriander in red thick masala.

Vindaloo – cooked with potato in coconut hot & sour vindaloo sauce.

Daal Ghosht – yellow lentil and lamb tempered in cumin and fresh garlic.

Do Pyaza – tempered with whole chili & green onion with fresh Indian herbs.

Palak (Spinach) – paneer hearty spinach with ginger, garlic, herbs and a dash or cream.

Specialties

Chilli Chicken or Fish – cooked in hot & sour sauce. Finished with green onions & hot peppers.

Butter Chicken – marinated overnight and cooked in tandoor. Finished with cream tomato sauce.

Biryani – rice marinated in authentic Indian spices and vegetables (choose chicken, lamb or fish).

Vegetarian

Dal Tarka – lentil tempered in cumin and fresh garlic, cooked with onion and tomatoes.

Chana Masala – chickpeas with tomato, cilantro, onion, ginger, garlic & masala spices.

Aloo Gobi – cauliflower and potatoes with onion, ginger, tomato, cilantro and masala spices.

Eggplant Bhartha – Tandoor baked eggplant tempered with onion, ginger, tomato & herbs.

Palak Paneer – paneer hearty spinach with ginger, garlic, herbs and a dash of cream.

Shahi Paneer – paneer cooked in rich mild gravy with cashew nuts and raisins.

Malai Kofta – paneer, veggie dumplings in creamy tomato and cashew gravy.

The very best sushi and sashimi in Whistler — when you come to KA-ZE, you can always expect something special

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

The Whistler Nabe A deluxe presentation of pork, chicken, salmon, prawns, tofu, onion, nappa cabbage, harusame (yam noodles) and mushrooms, served in a miso-based broth.

Sukiyaki A traditional nabe, featuring prime Alberta beef and assorted vegetables in a sweet soy-based broth. Shabu Shabu Prime Alberta beef and assorted vegetables, quick-cooked in broth, served with soy-citrus and sesame dipping sauces. izakaya