My favorite restaurant in Whistler; I usually make it in a few times every ski season and it's always excellent. They keep the menu fresh by occasionally rotating presentation or preparation, or just adding new items. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. One reviewer called it "cozy" - that fits (OK, pun intended). While it can feel quiet/slow, do not always expect that...especially on holiday weekends, I've seen this place very busy. Earlier this year I decided to try the cheeseburger. I come here for the fancy food, but for some reason I was in a burger mood. Lol OMG this thing is amazing! One bite and it made it to my "favorite dishes of all time" list. I don't remember signing my soul to the devil, but this witchcraft is too good to not have some hidden cost. I'm giving the staff a "what the hell is this???" look and they just grin back at me. "It's good, isn't it?" Hell yes. Just go. read more

Alta Bistro - Barrel aged negroni - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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One of my favorite restaurants in Whistler! Relaxed atmosphere with great service. The food was amazing as well - particularly loved the Foie gras appetizer and beef roast short rib on purée. The cocktails were great as well; loved the one with mezcal. read more

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Whistler restaurants often have extended restaurant months in April where they test out new menus and bring the locals in with cheap pre fixed rates to serve as marketing teams. What you end up getting is a 3 course meal for $44 that could cost $90 or more. We started with sourdough bread which was enormous, served with both butter and delicious fruity olive oil. We took two of the slices home for breakfast. Next I had the Endive salad which wasn't overly acidic and had a number of textures. Finally I had the Rockfish with white bean and celeriac. All were very well done. Recommend. read more

We came here with a reservation for our large party of 9 and are glad we had it. The restaurant was empty at 5:45pm when we arrived but filled up while we were there and was packed when we left around 7pm. Our server was great and was patient with us through the ordering process. They had a 3-course prix fixe special and many in our party went for that. The food took some time given the restaurant was not hat full, but it was a great meal. I started with the bread that was separate from the 3 course meal and it was a good ciabatta. The butter that came with it was really good as well. For my appetizer, I got the tuna crudo and it was a small, but tasty portion. The fish was quality. The steak entree I had was good, the carrot puree was unique, but not sure it went along with the meat. I had the chocolate cake for dessert and it was average. There were some upcharges for certain items, which gave the guest the most selection. read more

Great cozy restaurant. Good service. Quiet and not too busy good for date nights. Food is tasty, and plating is beautiful. Portions are generous. You can tell they spent a lot of heart on the dishes. read more

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Had dinner here on Wednesday night. They had $34 Canadian 3 course option. Amazing value! The food was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. Lots of textures and flavors. Our server was attentive and happily described each item as she brought them to the table. The restaurant was cozy with a nice vibe with a view of the mountains in the distance. read more

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Excellent food!! Great service ! Wicked good drinks! What else could you want! Gracie our server was amazing !

Great food. The taste must be a little sophisticated for me. I did appreciate the range of flavors read more

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I tried out Alta Bisto's spring tasting menu. This had a fairly great value for higher end fare. The highlight of my time here was the bison which paired amazingly with the berries on the plate. The staff was pleasant and the food came out fast. I enjoyed the decor and the wall of preserves fruits and veggies. read more

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Cozy warm interior. The food was excellent, our best meal in Whistler. Service was pretty good as well but I think we got someone who was new. The other wait staff seemed to be on point. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Food tasted so fresh. Who would have thought you could get cravings for carrots?! Highly rec a reservation and to try as much as you can on the menu. Did the 3 course: The foie gras was very unique here and so lovely. Fav I've tried. The venison strip was flavored and cooked perfectly. Dessert... yuzu koshu gelato with the chocolate.... Will certainly be thinking about that one. read more

Stopped by this place for dinner after a day at the Scandinave Spa. Staff was extremely helpful and passionate about the menu, answering any questions we had and giving us excellent recommendations. The dining room is quite large but feels very intimate and cozy. Highly recommend coming in the fall season, as they have a pretty good prix fixe menu where you can really get your moneys worth. We each tried one of the special cocktails which were delicious and a great start to the meal. My favourite dish of the night was the venison tartar. I was expecting the gamey-ness might be too strong but if anything it was the opposite! The dish was so well balanced and had me wishing for more as soon as I finished. For mains I took a gamble on the Morcilla and it paid off. I was pretty hungry, but this mushroom and rice dish was so rich with nutty and umami flavours it hit the spot. Both desserts were out of this world, but id give a slight edge to the pistachio mousse for the creativity and the delicious preserves served alongside it that really tied the dish together. read more

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We had a very disappointing experience here. We came as a group of 9, including 5 children. The restaurant was busy and food took more than 1:30 hr to arrive -- we could understand that part. What we couldn't accept was the attitude and behavior of our server. She offered us bread but without mentioning that it cost $10 per order. Because the wait was so long, kids were hungry, and portions were small, more bread was requested. In the end we were charged for four bread orders, which we did not know were extra. When we politely asked to clarify and remove the charges, the server became defensive and said, "No restaurant in Canada gives free bread." She then brought the adjusted bill and slammed it on the table, saying: "You should at least pay for one." Then immediately changed to: "it's not my restaurant. You don't have to pay." When processing payment, grabbed my credit card from right in front of me without asking -- extremely rude and unprofessional. The most shocking part was when she stood right behind my chair and openly complained about us to another male staff member while we were still waiting for dessert. Our entire table could hear everything. rude attitude, grabbing a customer's card, slamming the bill, and talking badly about guests in front of them is absolutely not acceptable. This was one of the worst service experiences we've ever had. The next day we were dine in at the arix with complementary bread. We doubled check with the serve about the fees of offering bread on our table because someone said: there's no restaurant in canada gives free bread! read more

Foie Gras Custard 5 wine jelly, saffron poached pears, toasted hazelnut, crostini, toasted, crispy, strong wine flavor, creamy, refreshing, flavorful Pan Seared Haida Gwaii Sablefish 5 juicy, tender, broccol & tarragon purée, confit purple potatoes, yuzu kosho burree blanc, trout roe, flavorful Braised Prairie Ranchers Beef Cheek 5 tender, medium juicy, flaky, pistachio crust, roasted parsnip, acidulated beets, parsnip purée, old fashioned juice, flavorful read more

We recommend Alta Bistro for any occasion. It's a place where every dish is a unique French culinary adventure. The Table d'Hote menu delivered perfection without leaving us overly stuffed. Each course was a masterpiece. Our table boasted: * Fresh Oysters (my fav) * Caramelized Shallot and Pear Bisque * Roasted Hakurei Turnip * Chicken Liver Mousse (my fav) * Seafood Tartine * Pan-Seared Rockfish, * Smoked Lamb Belly. The presentation was impressive - each plate was a work of art, totally Instagram-worthy! Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $50-$100 for two (Dinner) Presentation: 3/5 Tips: * charge for hot water. * can make a table reservation through their website. * recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends. * slightly off the main Whistler Village. Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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Absolutely disgusting display of professionalism. We were not able to make reservation due to weather delay of our departing city and they still, without remorse or rescheduling, charged us 1250.00 Canadian dollars. Absolute outrage, and when I called to dispute the charge, they were not willing to work with us at all. They were rude and grotesque. Very unpleasant interaction. Very upsetting. Would never ever recommend. read more

Quick Summary Excellent food and service in an intimate but lively environment. Ordered the chef's menu with a 5 course meal. Try to make a reservation, especially on weekends Food- 5 stars The chef's menu came with a 5 course meal, which were all small plates (fine dining style). It was a great way to try out most of the menu and saved a bit of money compared to ordering a la carte. It came with the brandade and white anchovy on toast, rangeland elk tartare, rainbow trout, rangeland elk striploin, and a chocolate dessert. Everything was delicious and well plated. Cocktails- 5 stars Tried the yuzu cocktail and the maple old fashioned. The yuzu was a bit too sweet, However, the maple old fashioned was very well made (especially enjoyed the maple infused popcorn which provided a terrific scent) Service- 5 stars Excellent service as staff were very friendly and attentive. Ambiance- 5 stars Intimate and lively dining experience. Perfect for any dinner occassion Bottom Line Fantastic dinner spot if you're located in the Village. Make a reservation, especially on weekends read more

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Run, don't walk! Make a reservation for fabulous French food in the BC Rockies. Ambience 5* Food 5* Service 5* Combine a quaint location with great culinary skill, fine ingredients, and a charming and knowledgeable staff and you have a Michelin quality restaurant. I am staying at the Four Seasons for a 6 day ski trip and have ate at several Whistler restaurants... this has been by far my favourite! When dining alone, I love a bar/kitchen seating when and AB delivered a great dining experience. My host was Tommy a skilled mixologist and well versed foodie. First course was BC oysters. A wonderful mignonette or a Thai spiced shaved ice with fresh shaved horseradish both were a perfect complement to the sweet and mild oysters. Accompanied by a well balanced Roku gin Vesper was a fantastic start. Second course was Beef Cheeks crusted with pistachios along side crispy parsnips, parsnip purée, and beets. Divine! Paired with a Grenache/Syrah fro Côtes du Rhône which complimented the tender minerality of the beef. I am not a big dessert person, but the chocolate mouse and cardamom ice cream was sublime. Paired with Chartreuse made a heavenly finish to truly 5 star meal. Can't wait for a return visit read more

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absolutely love!!! super friendly,.,best burger I ever had... very reasonable priced too

Alta Bistro had some fun and tasty menu options. Would definitely like to come back here and try some more. Surprised it was rather empty on a Wednesday night. Home made ginger beer was a bit watery. The pork was outstanding. Like butter. read more

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Cozy and modern bistro tucked a bit away from the main strip. Creative, seasonal menu with some unique twists -- you can tell they care about ingredients and presentation. The vibe is relaxed and slightly more intimate than some of the bigger village spots. A great choice if you want something elevated but not overly formal. read more

We met up here for a brother's birthday dinner on Thursday, 2/8/24 while on vacation in Whistler. The place has a comfortable vibe and a great selection of cocktails, alcohol, beer and wine. We enjoyed the Charcuterie Board while our siblings enjoyed the Waugu Burgers. This is a very relaxed environment and a great experience in food. See you next time... read more

We stopped in a couple of nights ago for dinner, and it was a pleasant experience. We walked in during our reservation time and were immediately sat. Our waitress checked in on us quickly and took our drink orders. The drinks were pretty good! We ordered the snack pickles, the venison tartare, and the carrots to start. The pickled items were good and were a perfect pre-dinner snack. I love that all the veggies are pickled in-house. The carrots were also delicious and came with a hemp seed crust, cashew curd, purple shiso, and a blood orange glaze. What could have been better was the venison tartare. The chicken liver mousse it came with was very watery and overly sweet. It completely ruined the dish. The venison was in the bottom, but it was just too much to work for when it tasted more like a dessert. Anyway, we ordered the duck and the beef check for our entrees. Both of these were absolutely delicious. The beef cheek was cooked perfectly, and the duck was full of flavor. To end, we had the milk chocolate mousse, which they nicely subbed for the ice cream for vanilla since I don't do coffee. It was delicate and decadent! Overall, I would return here! read more

Alta Bistro - Duck dish - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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What a pleasure to try to have tried this place! I quickly found this place on Yelp, and so many items caught my eye! As soon as you enter, it has a very homey atmosphere. We were quickly seated, and hooks were nearby to hang our coats. We had a reservation at 5:30pm and we thought it was perfect. This place fills up quickly, and we prefer to have the restaurant ourselves. Joe was a server, and he recommended lots of amazing dishes that we were on the fence about ordering, so THANK YOU, JOE. - PEI oysters (fantastic with the habanero sauce) - Rangeland Elk Tartare - Seared Tuna & White Anchovie - Flat iron steak - Pan fried Rock Fish All the dishes were INCREDIBLE. Cheers to our chefs! Overall, such a wonderful experience! Can't wait to be back next time I'm in Whistler! read more

First night in whistler we came here to try their food. We wanted something that we normally don't get back home in california. And seeing the elk tartare on their menu we decided to come here. We were the first ones in, but shortly thereafter this place gets packed. We ordered their elk tartare appetizer, and this dish came out quickly. It was quite good. Didn't have a gamey taste at all. It was light. Tasted good. Not tough at all. Its so thinly sliced that it works out well. It was on top of a large peice of toast. Toast was crunchy. With all the seasonings and dry toppings ontop it helps to elevate the dish. Another appetizer we ordered was the dungeness crab and seared tuna eclair. It was good. Great flavors. Seasoned throughout. Good portion too!! I ordered the lamb neck which came with potatoes and hinoki. All on a bed of puree, as well as pickled strawberries throughout. Presentation looks amazing with so many colors. Lamb was soft and tender. Flavors are light and subtle but by no means underseasoned. It was really refined, like what you would find at a high end restaurant. But like any refined restaurant this entrees portion size was tiny. Others at the table ordered the duck breast as well as the alta cheeseburger. They all looked really good. Beautiful colors on the plate. Bright and vibrant. Food alone is 4.5 stars. Overall the atmosphere is refined. Good ambiance. Lots of wine selections. Price was ok, for 6 people, 5 entrees and 2 appetizers came out to around $300ish CAD, which is a lot. Minus 2 stars thought because of their service. Some of the waitresses/waiter were snobbish. Seemed like there was an aire of attitude to them. Others seemed as though they didnt want to be there. Total RBF, almost throwing down the plate and utensils onto the table like they were angry we were there. Not conversational at all, almost ignoring us, like they were better then us. Yea I get you work at a fine dining restaurant but without the customers this would be a closed fine dining restaurant. We are all humans, thus we are all equal. No one is above anyone else. Some of the staff need a significant attitude adjustment. read more

Alta Bistro - Elk tartare - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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We went in for desert and it did not disappoint! We LOVED the affogato, very creative and delish. The other two deserts were very creative and also great. We'd love to go back for mains next time! read more

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Things I tried: Beef short rib - too sweet for my taste but the meat fell off the bone and had good texture - the spicy side vegetable was good for me but may be too spicy for others a loved the corn bread. Ling cod: was very good and I would definitely get it again; soft, flaky, fresh and good sauce (bit of spicy kick really worked for me here) Elk tartar: very good; refreshing and juicy Crab and seared tuna eclaire: it was very interesting and creative dish; it had jalepeno which I liked a lot. Bison and pork burger: unique but too much sauce for my liking Both the chocolate mousse and rum rye baba were both good but I liked the choco mousse more. The deli board was excellent - too bad I didnt order any beer or wine. The service was excellent. read more

Alta Bistro - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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Went there a couple weeks before Christmas. Walked in like 7pm sat at bar no wait. Guess if one or two ppl can easily sat at bar no wait without reservation. Seemed not too busy that night. Friendly bar service. Good selection of cocktails and drinks. Ordered a couple cocktails pretty nice. Had a mushroom onion soup. Pretty rich. Pork shoulder and cheek as main course. Good comfort food. Too full for desert maybe next time. read more

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Great location for dinner - went for a birthday date and highly enjoyed it. Food had creative pairings, was fresh, and cooked perfectly. Attentive to my allergies and friendly service. read more

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The food was amazing! Service was great! Nice vibe The pork belly melts in your mouth and don't miss the dessert menu. Truly a dinner to remember! read more

Great service and food! The seared albacore tuna and octopus dishes were packed full of flavour and cooked perfectly. A lot of unique flavours and pairings. Keep an eye out for the rotational daily specials on the chalkboard. A must try if you're in Whistler, I can't wait to come back to try the other dishes. read more

Alta Bistro - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

We stopped in at the Alta bistro as a last-minute decision as we were walking by with a three course dinner special. We were blown away with the wonderful service, the warm atmosphere and every bite it was bursting with flavor. We willl be back! read more

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The restaurant is NOT honest and hidden charge. The restaurant tried to grab your little money in thing you don't really think of. Below is our experience. 1) After we sat down, the waitress asked "Do you want anything to drink." We said ONE hot water. The waitress did NOT mention any charge for the hot water and the hot water is just normal hot water (NOT sparkling water hot water). There is nothing about the charge for hot water in the menu. You will asked why there are TWO $2.50 charge for hot water when only one person asking for hot water. Guess what, a refill of the normal hot water also got charge for another $2.50. So one $2.5 for the 1st cup and refill is another $2.50. 2) When we ask for the bill, there is EHB charge on the bill. It is called Employee Health Benefits. We asked the waitress what is it. The waitress said she doesn't really know because it is her "first day" and she said it is mandatory because it is just like the tax that the computer calculate for each bill. We didn't know we can opt out the EHB after we came back home when we talked to our friend and search online. SUMMARY 1) Ask about anything for any charge including hot water. Maybe there is a hidden knife and plate cleaning fee charge later on (who know). 2) Ask to OPT OUT for the EHB before you pay the bill if you don't want to pay. https://www.altabistro.com/ In case the restaurant change and update the website, I want to mention that as of Oct 31 2023 (when I write this post) the menu still didn't mention about hot water is being charge and any thing about EHB. Not sure will the restaurant change and update their website after they seeing my post. read more

Alta Bistro - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Food is good looking, taste is just so-so. The waitress was very friendly and provided great service.

Alta was our chosen port in the storm on a cold and rainy evening on Whistler. And this place delivers on locally-inspired and creative west coast fare! We made a reservation and were sat at a nice cozy corner booth (not before checking in with our vaccination proofs and ID of course!). Alta is crowded and buzzing - something we didn't mind at all. And again, we were sort of tucked away in our booth. It was the long thanksgiving weekend so we weren't able to do their $49 menu. The food was still heavenly and the drinks strong. It is a rotating menu so my advice is to just go with what looks good to you! Our group ordered across the board: steak meal for two; ahi tuna; fried cauliflower (the feature vegan dish); octopus and halibut over a spiced cous cous; and pork belly. Everything was very well-done and presented with a slight creative twist. Oh and their charcuterie probably featured some of the most memorable tasting meats I've had! Highly recommend this one. read more

What a special place! We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday with the most spectacular dinner we could ever experience. Lilly took wonderful care of us! The host, chef and cook staff are top notch. Thank you endlessly for such a special night! read more

We ordered bread with chickpea, dukkah and olive oil, snack pickles, pan fried rock fish, and seared beef flatiron. The sourdough was amazing that it was fresh that it was crusty on the outer part and soft center. The dip was like a lighter version of hummus, which was delicious. I like the picked vegetables as it was refreshing and act like a palate cleanser to prepare for the savory dishes. The pan fried rock fish had confit octopus, smoked cauli couscous, sweet garlic sauce, fermented jalapeno, and lemon palm. Personally, I prefer some texture to the octopus. The octopus was prepared to the point that melts in your mouth which looses some of its natural flavor. Overall, the dish was amazing and the fish was pan fried so well. Everything else in the dish was amazing. The salad/vegetables on the beef flatiron seems to be thrown together without much thought. I wish there's a dressing on top to add some flavor. The Korean BBQ sauce lacks the flavor I'm expecting and way too sweet but the beef/steak slices were cooked perfectly and super tender to the bite. read more

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3.5 stars if I could. I appreciate what they are trying to do here with creative French bistro food. But some of it missed the mark. The menu is pretty limited and a lot of the food was a bit too creative. For starters we tried the smoked olives and the charcuterie board. The charcuterie board was the better of the two. Lots of delicious meats and cheeses and pickled veggies. The super crispy flat bread just didn't work with this though. It crumbled everywhere and was too thin and flimsy to hold up to the cheese and meats. For my entree, I had the bison and pork burger which came with potatoes salad. The burger had an interesting flavor, definitely unique, but not my favorite. The bun was divine though! The potato salad has hardly any flavor and really needed salt. None of the desserts peaked my interest, so I passed. Service was fine. Our waitress wasn't really friendly but also wasn't rude. Although the restaurant was pretty empty it was difficult to get our waitress's attention at times and there were long gaps between courses. read more

Alta Bistro - Roasted olives and charcuterie board - French Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Really had high hopes for this restaurant! Loved the feel and welcoming service! Also a huge fan of how their ingredients are sourced! That said, the flavours were a bit lack luster... I don't know if it was the theme of the month but almost everything we ordered came with smoke flavour and we became a bit overwhelmed. Loved the cheese plate and the vegan risotto! Also great wine list... cocktails are on the pricier side.. The biggest downside was the price in the end for not so great flavours. We also bought beers for the kitchen (an option on their menu) and noone said anything to thank or acknowledge it.... Would still recommend and am willing to try it again... read more

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Alta Bistro is the definition of French cuisine, small portions and large prices. Entrees are not shareable and you'll have to order apps, dessert, and lots of wine to not have to go to kfc afterwards to not feel hungry. Don't get me wrong the food is quite good here, it's more like a food art experience. Your dishes will come out in 3D abstract forms that'll make you hit pause to admire it before you chow down. So here's the breakdown of what we had: Halibut-$46 cooked to perfection and served with a thick tempura like broccoli, plump mussels, and another veggie that I can't name? Maybe it's a parsnip? It said it came with a green curry sauce which was tasty but not very strong in flavor. I personally like the halibut in the bison entree sauce. Bison-$42 This was some tasty meat! I only got five thin slices of it and tiny speck on a bone, but it was good. It made me wish the polenta, carrots and string bean art, was more meat! Lentil mushroom salad-$15 if I were a rabbit this would be the meal I always prayed to god for. It's like eating a fresh garden of lentils. It's a unique taste, the lentils were almost raw but not, so I'll assign the adjective "fresh" to it. I did really like the sweetly marinated mushrooms in it. Sourdough bread-$6 it's bread that's sourdough, and made in house. It's like a darker wheat type, which is different. Spiced white chocolate mousse cake-$13 this was the big winner of the evening! It was topped with sweet crunchy coconut like candy flakes and a strawberry jam and fennel seeds that just wakes up the palate. I hope this stays on the menu if it changes. The wine list is very extensive but they only had two types of Pinot noir by the glass one from burgundy the other from Naramata, BC and both went so well with the bison and halibut. Definitely buy the bottle of either of you're going to have two glasses each. Service here is great, our server was super friendly and carried out requests quickly. The rest of the team was cheery and checked up on us a lot. Definitely make reservations or you'll be SOL, they get busy! I just couldn't do the full five stars because of the disparity between pricing and quantity of what you get. I understand these ingredients and meats are organic, local and of super quality, but at the end of the day perceived value is important too. I wasn't really wow'd and unfortunately the meal fell a little short on value. #WhistlerWonderland read more