Dining & AprÈs

Exploring Whistler Blackcomb is about much more than glaciers and glades. The mountains serve up fresh local and international cuisine in unique locations. From central and convenient to quiet and tucked away, there are quite literally, a mountain (or two) of options.

THE BIG THREE

Choices abound at these bustling lodges.

  • The Roundhouse Lodge (Whistler) – The biggest restau­rant on either mountain, located at the top of the Whis­tler Village Gondola and near the top of the Emerald and Big Red Express Chairs, and the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola terminal. The Roundhouse Lodge offers the most choice with three open food courts: Pika’s, The Mountain Market, and Expressway. From Asian dishes to homemade soups and artisan sandwiches, the Roundhouse Lodge has something for everyone. As well, Seppos Bar serves up casual drinks in a casual atmosphere. No skis required. Sightseers welcome.
  • The Rendezvous Lodge (Blackcomb) – A big, spacious and classic ski lodge, located at the top of the Solar Coaster Express and adjacent to the PEAK 2 PEAK terminal on Blackcomb Mountain. Offering breakfast and lunch, menu items include soups, a fresh salad bar, sandwiches, hearty pastas and souvlaki. No skis necessary. Sightseers welcome.
  • Glacier Creek (Blackcomb) – A spectacular lodge offering a marketplace-style atmosphere, serving up grill items, Asian foods, famous baked Pemberton potatoes, and much more. Located at the base of Glacier Express and Jersey Cream Express.

FULL SERVICE

Mountain top full service dining in style; no need for cafeteria trays here. Stunning views without the stunning price tag. No skis necessary. Sightseers welcome.

  • Steep's on Whistler Mountain – Featuring fabulous full service lunches with a taste of BC, afternoon tea service, and a great wine list. Steep's is located up the stairs in the Roundhouse Lodge.
  • Christine's on Blackcomb Mountain - Christine's is Blackcomb Mountain's only full service alpine restaurant. With a focus on local ingredients and sustainable food choices like the Ocean Wise Seafood Program, guests enjoy panoramic views, great food, and friendly full table service inside the Rendezvous Lodge.

COZY ALPINE HUTS

Ambiance and comfort food is plentiful inside, while jaw dropping views are served up on the decks just outside.

  • The Crystal Hut (Blackcomb) - A cozy log cabin on Crystal Ridge, The Crystal Hut is famous for all-day Belgian waffles, wood-oven baked lunch specialties and phenomenal views from the patio. Recognized by Sunset Magazine in the Top 10 Mountain Top Restaurants, The Crystal Hut can be found at the top of the Crystal Chair on Blackcomb Mountain.
  • Horstman Hut (Blackcomb) – Stews, curries and hearty home-style fare can be found at the Horstman Hut, perched atop Blackcomb Mountain accessed by the Horstman T-Bar or 7th Heaven Express. If that isn’t enough, quite possibly one of the most incredible views in the world is served up from the BBQ on the ridge-top deck.
  • Harmony Hut (Whistler) Warm-up with hot cider and refuel for the next epic run in Harmony Bowl or Symphony Amphitheatre. Located at the top of Harmony Express.
  • The Chic Pea (Whistler) – A Mediterranean flavoured menu featuring toasted signature sandwiches, pizza and a great patio BBQ are served up just below the Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain. Ski by on Upper Whiskey Jack at the top of the Garbanzo Express.
  • Raven’s Nest (Whistler) – The perfect place to grab a fresh sandwich, soup or stew, or a quick drink from the cappuccino bar if a quick warm up stop is in order. Located at the top of the Creekside Gondola.
  • Harmony Snack Shack (Whistler) – A ski-in ski-out kiosk for grab ‘n go snacks for those days when you just can’t stop. Located at the bottom of Harmony Express.

AT THE BASE

While not technically on-mountain, Whistler Blackcomb offers up eating and drinking options at the base of each mountain – a vital ingredient in Whistler’s legendary après ski scene.

  • Garibaldi Lift Company (Whistler Village) The GLC is located at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola and is open for food and drink from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The GLC has been ranked North America’s best mountain bar by SKIING magazine and Top 10 après-ski bar in the world by Forbes Traveler. Don’t miss menu item: lettuce wraps or chicken T&A to share.
  • Merlin’s (Blackcomb) – Merlin’s amazing patio features "Whistler's Best Nachos" and spirited après-ski action. Serving up lunch and dinner daily, as well as an energetic night-time atmosphere, Merlin’s is located in an epic location, right at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.
  • Dusty’s Bar & BBQ (Whistler Creekside) - Whistler’s original watering hole, rocks (and rolls) with après, lunch, dinner and late, late nights. Dusty’s features award-winning authentic barbecue, rockin’ tunes and friendly locals. In the summer, Dusty’s is also the home of the Canadian National BBQ Championships. Insiders Tip: keep your eyes peeled for the Championship Burger, on the menu throughout the year. Add a side of wedges and butt rub mayo and you’ll find your taste bud’s heaven.
  • Dusty’s Backside (Whistler Creekside) - Home of the All-day Breakfast! Offers a great lunch menu in a cozy environment. Located at Whistler Creekside inside Dusty’s.
  • The Wizard Grill (Blackcomb) - No better place to start, The Wizard is a friendly place for fresh baking and breakfast bagels for the ride up as well as lunches and lattes in a lively atmosphere. Find it at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
  • EBCB (Whistler Village) - Fuel up with a latte and a ‘grab n’ go’ breakfast or lunch and snack for the Gondola ride. Alternatively, people-watch at the patio BBQ. Located across from the Whistler and Excalibur Gondolas at Essentially Blackcomb in the village.
  • Starbucks Coffee (Whistler Creekside) - Committed to serving the world’s best coffees and the finest coffee experience. Conveniently located near the base of the Creekside gondola.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Indulge in a one-of-a-kind dining experience and indulge the stomach and the soul.

  • Fresh Tracks Breakfast (Whistler) - Features an awesome Breakfast Buffet with the best alpine morning glow views around. Enjoy a head start on the fresh corduroy or pristine powder runs with first-up privileges on the Whistler Village Gondola to the Roundhouse Lodge. Operates mid-December through early-April from 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Tickets available at any Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations desk.
  • Fondue Dinner At Crystal Hut (Blackcomb) – Let Canadian Snowmobile Adventures take you on an adventure up Blackcomb Mountain for a cozy and decadent dinner experience. For reservations call 604.938.1616.

 

Commitment to Sustainable Operations in Every Way

Whistler Blackcomb is a company comprised of mountain lovers who interact with nature every day in the very place they live, work and play. As such, there exists a deep, personal relationship between its many employees and the natural environment. These are the relationships that have made Whistler Blackcomb the company that it is today with a commitment to sustainability that extends throughout every aspect of the organization, including the Food & Beverage department.

Waste Reduction

Through responsible purchasing, innovative waste solutions and an aggressive composting and recycling program that has reduced the company’s overall garbage by a further 37.3 % since 2008, Whistler Blackcomb strives for zero waste one day at all mountain food and beverage locations.

Environmental initiatives across 17 restaurants include:

  • Providing reusable Coca-Cola cold drink cups and Spirit Bear Coffee mugs instead of single-use cups.
  • Use of reusable dishes and cutlery in serveries.
  • Signage at facilities to create public awareness on recycling and composting.
  • Recycling and composting facilities both in public areas and staff areas.

Through such efforts, Whistler Blackcomb has made significant strides in reducing waste:

  • 165 metric tonnes of materials were recycled in 2010
  • 202 metric tonnes of organic waste was composted in 2010
  • 833,100 cups - Reduction in single use cups from 2008 to 2009 (when the program was launched) at the three largest alpine facilities: Roundhouse, Rendezvous and Glacier Creek
  • 37.3% reduction in garbage since 2008 (equal to 317 metric tonnes less garbage)

Local Food

In the continued quest for quality, Whistler Blackcomb’s Food and Beverage teams are committed to sourcing the finest in local and regional ingredients, while delivering healthy options and exciting new flavours to valued guests. From locally grown Pemberton potatoes to fantastic BC wines straight from the Okanagan Valley, Whistler Blackcomb’s restaurants use local ingredients as much as possible.

Ocean Wise Seafood Program

Ocean Wise is a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program created to educate and empower consumers about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Sustainable seafood can be defined as species that are caught or farmed in a way that ensures the long-term health and stability of that species, as well as the greater marine ecosystem. Whistler Blackcomb is a proud participant in the Ocean Wise Seafood Program. All fish and seafood served at any of the 17 food and beverage locations comes from a sustainable source.

Spirit Bear Coffee

Coffee with a conscience

Whistler Blackcomb’s partnership with the Spirit Bear Coffee Company is stirring up awareness. Recognizing a need to help protect the endangered Spirit Bears, the organic coffee company not only named their business after them, they have also pledged to donate 5 per cent of net profits towards preservation the Spirit Bear’s home, the Great Bear Rainforest. Spirit Bear Coffee is now being served at all of Whistler Blackcomb’s 17 mountain top restaurants and dining facilities, helping protect these majestic animals, one cup of coffee at a time.

Introduction

Exploring Whistler Blackcomb is about much more than glaciers and glades. The mountains serve up fresh local and international cuisine in unique locations. From central and convenient to quiet and tucked away, there are quite literally, a mountain (or two) of options.

Winemaker AprÈs Series brings fine dining to the top of Whistler Mountain

This summer Steep's Grill and Wine Bar will be hosting two special evenings featuring British Columbia's best wines paired with locally-sourced culinary delights. Located at the top of Whistler Mountain in the Roundhouse Lodge, this fine dining experience features a five-course dinner that showcases fresh local ingredients, incredible views. Each course is paired with five glasses of wine from award winning B.C. wineries – each evening is guaranteed to be a feast for the senses. Dates for this summer's Winemaker Aprés Series are as followed:

  • July 14 – featuring Nk'Mip Cellars
  • August 11 – featuring See Y a Later Ranch

A Taste Of The Alps In The Coast Mountains

Wolfgang Sterr joined Whistler Blackcomb as Executive Chef in 2011. Arriving in Whistler fresh from the Bavarian Alps, Chef Sterr brings with him a lifelong passion for food and skiing, combined with a unique knowledge of Italian, French, German and Canadian cuisine. Chef Sterr also shares Whistler Blackcomb's commitment to delivering the highest quality food while focusing on reducing the company's impact on the environment. 

Connected Locally, Reaching Globally

As a world class resort attracting mountain enthusiasts from across the globe, Whistler Blackcomb recognizes the importance of offering a wide variety of unique and high quality on-mountain dining experiences. What better way to resonate with guests from around the world than to introduce them to the finest local and regional ingredients of BC’s South Coast, while focusing on delivering healthy meal options and exciting new flavours? From locally grown Pemberton potatoes to fantastic BC wines straight from the Okanagan Valley, Whistler Blackcomb’s restaurants use local ingredients as much as possible.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Through responsible purchasing, innovative waste solutions and an aggressive composting and recycling program that has reduced the company’s overall garbage by 46.5 per cent from 2008, Whistler Blackcomb is taking significant strides to one day reach its lofty goal of zero waste at all mountain food and beverage locations.

Legendary AprÈs

A not-to-be-missed tradition in Whistler, ‘après’ comes from the French word meaning "after", and marks the social occasion after skiing (or mountain biking in the summer) when people come together for drinks, food and fun, and to reminisce about the triumphs of the day. And nowhere does après better than Whistler. We don’t exactly know why après in Whistler is so legendary. Maybe it’s because of the high number of après bars and patios nestled at the base of the mountains. Maybe it’s because the pedestrian-only village exudes an atmosphere of camaraderie after an epic day of powder skiing. Maybe it’s because of the undefined ‘vibe’ that transcends the resort, and the mountain high that comes from “giving it” your all. It certainly helps to have the slopeside bars of the Garibaldi Lift Company, Merlins, and Dusty’s and energetic and legendary (in their own right) après entertainers like Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg of The Hairfarmers. Whatever it is, Whistler receives international accolades year after year for its après scene, and the Garibaldi Lift Co. has been voted one of the top ten après bars IN THE WORLD.

Venues are open for lunch and dinner, and offer both child-friendly après, and adult-only nightlife.

Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) is located at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola and is open for food and drink from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. The GLC is ranked North America’s best mountain bar by SKIING magazine and Top 10 après-ski bar in the world by Forbes Traveler.

Over at Whistler Creekside, Dusty’s Bar and BBQ, Whistler’s original watering hole, rocks with après, lunch, dinner and late, late nights. Dusty’s features award-winning authentic barbecue, rockin’ tunes and friendly locals. 

Merlin’s Bar and Grill’s amazing patio features “Whistler’s Best Nachos” and spirited après-ski action, serving guests lunch and dinner, daily, in a great location at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the Upper Village.

Whistler Blackcomb's signature Winemaker's Après series, involving a multicourse meal at Steeps Grill and Wine Bar paired with the finest BC wines, take place on select dates throughout the season. The winter of 2011/12 will see the Winemaker Après Series will feature wines from the Vincor family of vintners.

The Fresh Tracks Secret

Another not-to-be-missed tradition in Whistler is the Fresh Tracks Breakfast on Whistler Mountain. Peek out of your hotel room into Skiers Plaza to observe a line-up of over-zealous powder hounds waiting to load the gondola as early as 6:45am. Ask any local and get the tip of the trip: on big powder days, head up to the Roundhouse Lodge for a hearty “Fresh Tracks” breakfast, then hit the mountain first to claim all that untouched powder for your own. When it’s not a powder day, nothing beats a crisp clear morning with the sun rising over the mountain peaks, and miles of fresh corduroy to carve up first.

The Fresh Tracks Breakfast, features an awesome Breakfast Buffet, fresh corduroy or pristine powder with first-up privileges on the Whistler Village Gondola to the Roundhouse Lodge. Fresh Tracks runs December through April with uploading starting at 7:15 a.m. Tickets are available at any Guest Relations desk. Buy your ticket the day before and arrive early to line up; Fresh Tracks capacity is 600 and tickets do sell out. You’ve been warned.