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    21 Steps Kitchen & Bar

    4.2 (715 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Menu 1/2026
    Long D.

    Good service, casual dining venue in the heart of Whistler village. Called to make reservations and got one right away. Second floor so you have to walk 21 steps to upstairs. Hostess and servers are very nice and accommodating. Food Menu is relatively simple but got enough choices for most people , drink menu is extensive. Water is refilled readily. Ambiance is noisy but that is good for chatting after a day of shredding snow. We ordered local (BC) draft pale ale and lager to go with rib eye, lamb shank , short rib and 21 salads with warm bread and butter. The side veggies are the same baby carrots green been and broccoli. Lamb came with rice, others came with mashed potatoes. Lamb is fall-of-the bone good but short rib and steak are below average. Salad and warm bread are at the good mark. Took off one star because of the chewy steak. Else we have a good time.

    Bar area
    Susan S.

    Went here for BF's birthday. Acoustics I. The Attic make conversations loud. The folks at the bar talking to the bartender were really loud. We ordered the Riblwrs and Mussels for Appetizers and the braised short rib and BC LingCod. All were generous portions and delicious. Service was a bit slow as there was only one service. Overall 3 stars because of the echo chamber in The Attic. Otherwise 4 stars for food.

    Joel Z.

    This place was highly recommended and it seems super popular so take this with a grain of salt I know that being from the states the flavors I like don't always extend to other places and you'll see this in most of my reviews of restaurants around the area and that's that all the food tasted good I just felt it was all quite a bit under seasoned. The servers were fantastic and the atmosphere was great.

    Ricotta and bread crisps
    Thomas G.

    The service here was friendly and fast and the restaurant was pretty quiet when we went. The pizza was alright, I really enjoyed the crust on it. All together it was a pleasant time.

    Garlic chili prawns
    Vivian Q.

    4.5 stars We weren't able to get a reservation so we arrived at the restaurant right at opening, and there was already a line formed outside! They state that they keep 1/3 of the restaurant available to walk-ins, so we were able to get a seat at the bar. We ordered off the prix fixe menu. The best dishes were the appetizers - the fried chicken was crispy outside and juicy inside, and the chili prawns had excellent flavor. The main dishes were HUGE portions, and reminded me of catered wedding dishes. The chocolate brownie dessert was great, although they had to bring out this dish 3 times before finally getting it right (without nuts due to an allergy). I would skip the chocolate mousse and raspberry sorbet - the mousse tasted more like supermarket pudding. The cocktails (and the bartender) were fantastic - probably if I were to come back, I would just get drinks at the bar and skip the food.

    pork shoulder pasta
    Sarah K.

    The food here was amazing! Since it is in the village it was hard to find while driving in the rain but we made it just in time before they gave up our reservation. That is our fault but luckily we still held onto the table. I was so grateful for their kindness and professionalism. Our waitress was also amazing. Super attentive and gave us great recommendations. The pork shoulder pasta is creamy with juicy pork meat that pairs well together. The red curry mussels were shared as an appetizer and we drank every last bit. We even ordered french fries to dip them in. The fries (no picture) are perfectly sized and super crispy. Their other side options were mashed potatoes or veggies and honestly they were all great. To finish off the night we shared a blueberry cheesecake and it was the perfect end to this lovely dinning experience. **also not pictured by the bison and salmon were also amazing choices. I did not return but the party I was with went back the next day to get bison again.*** 10/10 If ever in the whistler area for a few days, I would return.

    Ribs
    Mel T.

    We made reservations for a Saturday night at 7:15. We arrived at around 7 and luckily, they were able to seat us a bit early. If you can avoid it, try not to sit near the window at this time (at least during the summer). This is when the sun is going down, and those seats get VERY hot, even with the shades drawn. But onto the food. To start, we had the bacon wrapped beef filets (with horseradish aioli). The beef normally would have been too overcooked for me, but since I'm pregnant and need to eat well done steak anyway, it was fine. The horseradish aioli was a nice touch. For my entrée, I had the Shellfish Pasta (prawns, scallops and mussels in a white wine, fennel clam nectar sauce). You can choose from penne or linguine. I wish there were more options, but it was fine. To be honest, I was expecting the dish to be basic but I actually really liked it. The prawns and scallops were cooked perfectly and were nice and plump. It was also a huge portion. Hubby had the Baby Back Ribs, which comes with your choice of fries, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes. The best part about the dish were the fries but overall, it was pretty mid. The ribs tasted old, like they had been reheated. Although, they were very nice because he had just went to the restroom as the food was coming out and they asked if we wanted them to keep his plate warm for the time being. Overall, it seems like some dishes are hit or miss but the prices are very reasonable, considering how expensive everything is in Whistler in general.

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    Everything about going for dinner here is so satisfying! We go every Whistler trip and never disappoints.

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    Had a great meal here the atmosphere was nice. You could also look out the windows into the village. service was terrific.

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    4.4(912 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$$

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    4.3(325 reviews)
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Mature Bordeaux and Alta's deli board with BC cheese and cured meats with house made mustards and pickles. All you need in life.

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    Sidecut Steakhouse

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    0.9 km
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    After a long day on the slopes skiing Whistler and Blackcomb, I wanted steak and lots of it…read more Luckily Sidecut Steakhouse was conveniently located in my hotel and turned out to be one of the best meals I had on my annual ski trip. It's located in the same dining area where the breakfast is served in the morning to hotel guests. The interiors are dark and sleek with a big open fireplace and large windows offering great views of the resort. The service is as you'd expect from Four Seasons: Polite wait staff and impeccable service. I started with the scallops which were expertly seared to bring out the sweetness of the shellfish. The accompanying acidic salad was a perfect contrast. For my main course, I had the prime grade rib eye from Idaho, if memory serves me right. It was stellar as you'd expect. The believe the potatoes were cooked in duck fat and were crispy yet creamy. The mac 'n cheese was the weak link however: Their cheese blend was a tad on the sweet side, and its richness and flavors didn't reach the high bar set by the rest of the dinner. I would definitely dine here again next season when I return to Four Seasons Whistler.

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    Sidecut Steakhouse
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    3.8(313 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    Came to this location again and it is a MUST when in town. (Is exceptional in service, flavour,…read moreatmosphere and aesthetic compared to the Vancouver locations.) When you walk in you're promptly greeted by the hosts. We came mid week and tried their spring menu which was 4 courses for 33 before tax and tip. The server was prompt and attentive with a sincere, friendly demeanour. They were out of the tomato soup so we got the chowder and some chips and salsa (not pictured). Both were so delicious. The chips were ultra thick and reminded me of eating bugles as a kid, but way higher class. The salmon and chicken were way larger portions than we had expect , and done to perfection. Chicken is a little spicy but this is the type of service and cooking I liiiiive for! If you've ever had any other Earls scratch that out of your mind because when you come here, this is literally the place to be. Sticky toffee pudding also wonderful. It's not like a pudding more like a mini chocolate cake with toffee, vanilla ice cream and this almond florentine style cookie. Recommend to anyone even vegetarian / vegan as they have a plentiful plant based menu as well. This place is vibes for friends, dates, or a family dinner.

    We walked in and see if we could make reservations at this restaurant but were told that there was…read morea patio seating available. It was a rather cold April evening, so we asked if there were heaters. We were told that the heaters would be above our seats. We quickly accepted and were taken to our table. It was quite nice because the heather gave off enough heat for it to be enjoyable to sit outside. My friend ordered the 6 oz prime sirloin with the peppercorn sauce. I ordered the 6 oz prime sirloin with truffle butter. Both steaks came out in exceptional time. The service was quite amazing. My only thing was both steaks were overcooked. I ordered medium and it looked almost well done. My friend ordered medium rare and his was almost medium, if not done as well.

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