On our last night in Whistler, we decided to head to Bar Oso. Whistler Village has so many different restaurants and cuisines and during our stay, we've had Japanese, Latin, Indian, Italian, and American. So we thought it would it would be nice to end our stay with some Spanish tapas. We tried: House baked bread Assorted cheese board - the chutney was delicious Crispy artichokes Spicy, fried cauliflower - one our favorites shishito peppers chorizo sausage gambas al ajillo tuna poke - definite highlight beef short rib - delicious The atmosphere of Bar Oso was warm and relaxing. The highlight of the renovated space is the lighted/glowing bar at its center. Service was excellent. Great experience to share with friends. read more

Currently my favorite spot in Whistler! Vibe is immaculate, love the glowing bar table. Servers were incredibly nice and personable. Food is high quality, flavorful, and super delicious. I recommend the Montaditos. We asked the server to pick her 5 favorites, and we loved the range and different flavors. Cocktails were delicious as well. Lots to choose from. I had one of their specialty gin tonics -- would recommend! read more

OKAY THIS IS A MUST. Bar Oso is my favorite spot in Whistler. I probably dined here like 5 nights for my whole trip. They have great bites, amazing drinks, and it is amazing quality. I think the staff started to recognize our group after the first two nights haha. The ambiance is very sexy. It's great for chilling and hanging and having the best time. All of the food was amazing and I fell even more in love with Spanish food. 100000/10. read more

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Headed here for our last night in Whistler and it did not disappoint! Love the ambiance and the beautiful decor, the restaurant wraps around the bar at its center. Began with some cocktails - I enjoyed a cocktail called Trophy Wife and my husband had Malfy Gin and Tonic! Then we just enjoyed some smaller bites - poke, scallop crudo, gambas al ajillo ( theirs is one of the best anywhere ) and octopus! It was the perfect way to end our anniversary trip! read more

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Bar Oso was very stylish wine bar is located in the center of Whistler village. I visited here a few years ago before renovation. I really loved this place menu and food and wine, so, I revisited. What we ordered - Charcuterie including different type of pate, cheese and ham. - Pate was excellent, cheese and ham were also good choice. Bread with salmon roe dipping, - very unique dipping choice. Croquetas de setas Valdeon fonduto - Deep fried cheese and mushroom with cream sauce, - It was very delicious dish. Never go wrong this combination. Slow cooked wagyu beef cheek pemberton carrots, pickled mustard seeds - Highlight! Beef cheek was super tender and this is the one melting in your mouth. sauce was very rich and bold. It really paired well each other. Highly recommend with full body red wine! Dessert - Basque cheesecake - Solid choice. cheese cake texture was very rich. Delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed their food and ambience. We would like to order more if we were not full... Highly recommend this wine bar if you have a chance to visit Whistler! read more

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The food had great flavor and it was incredibly rich. The sobrassada was a personal favorite. It's a busy restaurant and I'd recommend looking into reservations prior to your dinner. The shishito peppers were also very flavorful and the sauces were delightful. The paella was a little underwhelming compared to the other dishes. It was just a bit bland. Everything else we had was great. The music was upbeat and the staff were friendly. Their desserts were very rich whether a fudge cookie or cheeses. Out of the desserts we tried the cheesecake was by far the best! Bar Oso is a nice place to stop for dinner if you're in town. read more

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We sat at the bar and although it's an upscale vibe, it was still a friendly atmosphere and the bartenders were pleasant. We tried the 3-course fall tasting menu for $29. The portions are tapa-sized so we ordered a few more dishes on the side. They have a creative cocktail menu. We tried Saigon baigur & fever tree Indian tonic, which was pretty and refreshing. read more

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This place was an honourable mention in Vancouver Magazine for Best in Whistler, so I wanted to try it. We had a reservation, we arrived on time, and were seated immediately. The first thing that catches your eye - the warm glow of the bar - it creates a neat vibe to the place. We went with the midweek Taste of Spain prix fixe and added one item: - Gazpacho - Good. I've never really enjoyed gazpacho in the past, but the small serving and liberal use of salt/seasoning made it quite good - Spanish Olives - OK. Three types provided. I'm not an olive person, but tried all of them and thought they were fine. - Citrus salad - OK. Not a grapefruit person, but it was a small serving so it was fine - Fresh Charcuterie - Good. All of the items were good and very distinct from each other. Half size is perfect for 2 people - Paella - Good. Flavour was good but didn't have that signature socarrat (crust) - Pollo Asado - OK. The leg tasted fine, but the breast was dried out. - Chocolate Cookie - Very good . Fresh, still hot molten chocolate. All cookies should be this good. - Spanish Cheeses - Ok. Cheeses were a bit bland. Server was fine, but busy and rushed. Kitchen was backed up because our paella and pollo were served a good 15 min apart. I noticed the table beside us had an even longer wait and were clealy not happy with the wait time. It took a long time to get our bill too. Overall, I had mixed thoughts. The place had a cool vibe but the food was hit and miss, and service was not keeping up. But at least the food was reasonably priced. Not sure I would return. read more

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We returned to Bar Oso after reminiscing about the Café con Crema multiple times after our visit last year. What an incredible take on espresso martini! Besides their incredible cocktails, sitting at the bar is a treat at Bar Oso. The bartenders are masters of their craft and their attention to detail leaves nothing to be desired. All of the servers are so kind, attentive, and helpful if you have questions about the menu. This time, I also ordered La Huerta, which was tall, light, and refreshing - perfect after a long day of skiing. We enjoyed the Alcachofas & Salmorejo and the Local Roasted Beet Salad - both delicious and so flavorful. I've only had incredible tapas here, but in true Spanish style, the portions aren't big, which is a great opportunity to try multiple plates. The vibe inside is very fun and the place is usually packed during peak season. I've already got my eye on a cocktail for our next trip to Whistler! read more

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Friendly staff. Amazing drinks. Made it too late to try their food but their drinks honestly hit the spot for a late night gathering with the fam. They have a wide variety of drinks and sweet selection in music. The place is nice and feels intimate though it's good for groups. Great spot for late night conversations. I may be redundant at this point because I obviously have had more than one drink but this is a must when ever in Whistler. read more

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Would give it a 4.5 stars if I could. Super lucky we got a table by the bar just by walking in because they were PACKED. Got some small bites and they were all really flavorful. The contaditos was amazing but it really is very small lol. Would definitely want to go back to try their octopus and beef tartare read more

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Wow this place was amazing. Took our group here and squeezed into a walk in seating after waiting 20 min. Having been to Spain, I missed the stereotypical patatas bravas and pan con tomate so I definitely needed to get those. Also sampled their waygu (extremely soft and delicate), their pork belly, grilled octopus, iberico skewers, shisito peppers, lamb meatballs. Favorites definitely was their waygu and grilled octopus!! The staff were extremely attentive had a great ambiance (low light, chatty bartenders and waitresses) and it even seemed that their manager was on site to provide direction to the staff for attending to tables and general upkeep. read more

This was the best Spanish food I've eaten outside of Spain. We sat at the bar, which is lit from below by lights. The patatas bravas were crisp with a light sauce. The artichokes melted in your mouth. The octopus and lamb meatballs were wonderful. All enjoyed with a bottle of ribera del duoro. As I was chatting with one of the servers, he remarked that some guests have complained that the food isn't spicy enough. These folks are conflating Mexican with Spanish. Spanish food is flavorful and has many slices but it is not picante. This was explained to me on my first visit to Spain over ten years ago. The pistachio cheesecake for dessert completed a terrific meal. read more

My favorite cocktail lounge to stop in for drinks! They have the best drinks and inside is very "moody". The espresso martini is fantastic but also love the Trophy Wife. I haven't tried the small bites but they do look good going by. read more

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My wife and I visited on a whim this evening, without reservation and am glad we did. We sat at the bar, which was entertaining to watch the charcuterie and other things being prepared before us. My wife enjoyed a couple of glasses of red, and I enjoyed an NA ipa. The beet salad was a noteworthy start, followed by the iberico selection charcuterie (highly recommend) and the lamb albondigas was wonderful (highly recommend). The service and ambience were excellent, and the overall experience was very enjoyable. I would come here again and would recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy some modern Spanish cuisine. read more

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Had a wonderful time at Bar Oso! We started with a Beets Salad and Beef Tartar, both fresh and flavorful. Drinks were excellent. We ordered Café con Crema and a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned. Cozy atmosphere and attentive service made it a great experience. read more

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Came to Whistler to celebrate my bday. We wanted to go to another popular restaurant but the wait was so long we started to walk around. Bar Oso was on my list to check out, and with our luck they were able to seat us right away. Menu offered $29 3 course meal. Sharing tapas plates, main, and dessert. It was yummy food and plenty for the price. We had a couple of drinks. The vibe here is fantastic. The service was great. Love the paella, warm cookie and vanilla milk, cheese board, and olives. Great place to grab a drink and also tapas. read more

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Been to this place a dozen times. It was remodeled in the last year and the size has doubled. Still a decent place for drinks (although it was amazing place for cocktails before). Seem to have lost a couple of the creative mixologists. Food on the other hand has expanded and improved! Today took the opportunity to try out the prefix 3 course for $29. The pork belly was amazing. The menu changes weekly it looks like. Dessert was Santiago cake/ almond with poached pear that was a great combo. Got the Santury Roku gin/tonic. Was quite clean tasting but nothing to write home about. Service was great as always including the maitreD at the front. Attentive, informative, knowledgeable and pitched in to help. read more

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The food, drinks, ambiance, and the service were all 5 stars. The only downside was that they don't take reservations. When we checked in, we were told that there were several tables that were sat about an hour ago and that the wait shouldn't be too long but we ended up waiting over 1.5 hours outside in cold before we were called in. The wait time was wayyyyyyy off, which I understand that it's just an estimated time and they can't kick people out but implementing a max dining time during peak season would be nice. read more

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We sat at the bar and the bartenders were attentive. It's is a small space so arrive early (or after 8) or expect to wait. The Spanish cuisine did not hit my expectations but they do have Iberico and will do a half order for two. They do not have aged manchego and the tortilla espanola was too fancy (I like a traditional approach). They cocktails were excellent. I would like to have seen more greens on the menu. read more

Bar Oso happened to be at the bottom of the lodge we stayed at and thank god it was! The perfect find for date night before a weekend of skiing at Whistler. It was buzzing and we snagged the last two seats at the window. After a round of drinks we ordered some shareable plates- beet salad, potatoes bravas, shishitos, and short rib. The food was impressive, short rib in particular was to die for! Such a great kick off to a fun weekend. read more

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We stopped in twice. The first time for dinner and drinks. We tried 5-6 items and loved them all. Many said the cauliflower was their fave. Not sure how they prepare it as it seems like it's compressed or something? Anyway, it's delish. Appreciate that they had several veg options on the menu. Truly felt like we scratched the surface. Between 4 of us we dug pretty deeply into the gin and tonic menu. Loved the pretty garnishes with each new drink and the fun and interesting things they had on the menu, including a gorgeous Stout. Minus one star for the poor service we had the next night when stopping by for a nightcap. We were seated but apparently no server was assigned our section? We were at the bar but even the bartenders ignored us. Finally someone stocking plates noticed we were being ignored and put our order in. Later we flagged down the gal who dropped off our drinks and she commandeered a machine to check us out. A manager stopped us on the way out to apologize but it was still just a weird experience. Anyway, we didn't make it back this trip but probably would again in the future. read more

Ricky enjoyed his beef tartar He said he'd get it again He also enjoyed his short rib read more

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My favorite restaurant in Whistler. Our fave tapas were the lamb meatballs and veal cheeks. Favorite cocktail is Oso sour and core values. Love their new location and how everything is centered around the bar. Service was terrific and enjoyed watching the crafting of the cocktails. read more

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Trendy, yet casual spot with some tasty tapas options! We came on a Fri night just before 5:30 and there was already a wait for the two of us. It turned out to be about 15 mins. One slightly annoying experience.....they texted that our table was ready and when we came to get seated....they said they needed to wait for the prior people to get up and leave. What? Why text us the table is ready when it's not? Our seats were at the corner of the bar and we enjoyed them as we had good visibility to the place and got rapid service from the bartenders. They had a solid IPA option with the 4 Winds ($9) which was excellent. We started out with the Spanish Olives ($9) and Iberico Ham Skewer ($8) and they were both spot on. We moved onto to the Lamb Albondigas ($19), Chorizo Sausage ($17) and Berenjuenas con Miel ($12) with a side of House Baked Bread for dipping in the red pepper sauce that came with the meatballs. My favorite was the chorizo and my son liked the crispy egg plant along with the warm house bread. Service from the bar staff was super friendly and prompt. We really enjoyed our experience and would come back again! read more

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This place looks like it has great vibe and following so we we canceled our Araxi reservations to give Tapas a go, we were underwhelmed, missed my Araxi. No reservations, means if you are a larger group like we were either sit up lined up at the bar or in a line at the window, okay for couples but hard to get a table for a cozy tapas at a table and conversation with your mates without a long undetermined wait. The ambience, receptionist and our waiter were great. The food was unimpressive given the price. Not bad but nothing wowed us except the beef Tartar was the only thing that wowed. Still thinking about the missed Araxi. read more

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The biggest takeaway from this review is that even though this spot is unique, it is not worth the hype and leaves much to be desired in terms of food quality and service. First, getting a table here is a nightmare. Our experience with the host and communication regarding our table was disrespectful and unprofessional. We had entered our name on the wait list for a table of 4. From the beginning, the host could not provide any reasonable wait time. One conversation, an hour. The next, 30 mins. Later, after an hour waiting, she told us another hour. I honestly don't mind a long wait if the host is upfront about it. To hold us over, we ended up getting a snack from a nearby spot. When we received a text that our table was ready and that we had to return to the bar in 10 mins, I replied back immediately that we wouldn't be able to come right away as we were finishing food at our current place and that they could move us down the list. The host texted back that we needed to make changes in person. One person in our group quickly walked back. She returned to the bar within the 10 minute mark to find out that the host had removed our name entirely (!!) with no warning since we "didn't respond to the text" even though we were literally on the way to talk in-person. This all transpired in less than 10 minutes. The lack of compassion or sympathy from the hostess was truly the worst part. When we finally got seated and tried the food it was fine but honestly underwhelming considering the abundance of 5 star reviews and the hype/wait time of this place. For the experience that I was paying for, I expected to be blown away by the quality of the flavors but was left disappointed. Tortilla was unflavorful and dense. Croquets were salty and unidentifiable in taste. Even the olives, which should be an easy source, were too fibrous. The wait staff though, was very great. One of our members was gluten intolerant and our server was very accommodating with gluten free bread and adjustments as necessary. Thank you to the patience and kindness of the wait staff! Overall, I'm not saying this is the worst place ever, but curb your expectations and be realistic that you're paying for an ambiance and the location of Whistler and not necessarily the quality of food. read more

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This place is in the heart of Whistler village. The scallop crudo was so great that if it was the only menu item I ate I may have given this place 5 stars. We also had a ceviche with mixed seafood that was good but ho hum after that stand out crudo. Olives we ordered were good and the cheese plate we ordered was fine if not a bit bland and boring ( to be honest nothing special so I might skip it and go for a more interesting item such as the beef tartare or tuna poke. Service was friendly and efficient. Restaurant is sleek, dark, and had sort of a wine bar feel. We felt we fit in wearing our casual clothes even though the restaurant felt a bit upscale. Pricy but I guess it's to be expected when dining in a ski village read more

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This place is a great place if your just going to have a bite and sit down with some friends. The prices are expensive, but it's hard to guage as most of the food tastes great. There were a few items I would stay away from, due to the size of the dish, it's located in the village. read more

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I was really excited for Bar Oso and we had a nice time here. For drinks alone I'd probably rate it 4 stars, but the food was lackluster. If I could do it again, I'd probably come here just for drinks because the cocktail menu is varied and impressive. I will say, the vibes here are great -- feels very chic, upscale, and trendy, but not in a pretentious/stuffy/white tablecloth way. So I guess the best word to describe my experience here was inconsistent, but if I do ever end up back in Whistler, I'll give it another shot. We came here at around 8 on a Thursday night. Bar Oso is one of the few top restaurants in town that doesn't take reservations so we got hit with a one-hour wait and put our names on the list. Thankfully the wait ended up being more like 45 minutes so we hurried over from where we were killing time to sit at the bar. One thing I love about many Spanish/tapas spots is that they'll often have a separate drink menu for gin and tonics. I often find that it's hard to make a gin and tonic that special and fun, but the options here are fantastic. I ended up getting the one with Sheringham Seaside Gin + Fever Tree Indian Tonic which was delicious, honestly thanks to the gin which was unique. Citrusy and a little briny somehow. Made for a more complex sip. I loved it. As a martini lover I also had to get the Sea to Sky Martini (gin mare, tanqueray, noilly prat extra dry vermouth fino sherry) which was solid. Delicate and well-balanced. I finished later in the night (some friends met us after dinner) with the Core Values (suntory toki, charred apple, demerara sugar, beeswax, angostura) which was like a smoky, rich, sweet old fashioned variation. Also solid, but the G&T was the clear winner. The food was a letdown for us. Some dishes were pretty good, others were plain meh. It all felt uninspired. But the prices here are fair and maybe it was an off night, considering all of the rave reviews I've seen. Or perhaps we didn't order the right things. Eats, below: BC Endive + red wine poached pear w/ valdeon blue cheese dressing caramelized pecans: B Probably our best dish of the night but it was laughably small for a salad, even at a tapas place. Nothing remarkable but still good. Love an endive salad in the winter months. Tuna poke (red tuna, sesame, chillies): B- This dish, on the other hand, was larger than I expected. The tuna was definitely fresh and the flavors were fine, just a little boring. Shishito peppers (oven roasted, romesco, smoked sea salt): B Basic shishitos, don't have much else to say. If you like shishitos and they're a go-to tapas order for you like they are for us, definitely worth considering. Gambas al ajillo w/ prawns, garlic, chili, olive oil: C These was the biggest disappointment for us. For starters, the shrimp were very tiny, like what you might see in fried rice. There were only a few of them, and they were bland. Gambas are a staple at any tapas restaurant and if any dish should be perfected, it's this one. read more

Food was amazing, cocktails extraordinary, Maddy our waitress was super knowledgeable, pricing was as expected. The only issue was they kept the restaurant too cold. Everyone in the place had their coats on. It is supposed to be a Spanish experience and it felt more like we were in an office. We told the manager and suggested he open the sliders and turn the AC off but he came up with some Illogical answer as to why he could not. Anyway, other than that it was a very special night and I highly recommend you go. Just take a sweater even on a hot day. read more

The service was extremely poor. Our order was missing many items and when we asked they initially claimed they had been delivered. After objecting, they agreed there had been a problem with the ticketing system Furthermore when we initially put our name in we were quoted 45 min and it took almost 2 hours because many tables "over stayed their time". Well other restaurants seem to manage that. Not recommended. Not coming back. read more

Me and my husband came here when visiting Whistler a few years ago and this was our favorite bar. We came back to Whistler for our honeymoon and would definitely say it's still our absolute favorite! We were here almost every night of our vacation. The cocktails are delicious, cheese board is amazing as well. We've love the atmosphere in here with the light up bar (we love sitting at the bar). And we can't say enough good things about the staff! (Specific shoutout to Chase and Tom who we got to chat with on their slower evenings). If you're looking for somewhere to go for a date night or a few yummy drinks we would recommend this place over anywhere else in Whistler. read more

Great atmosphere and service. Very reasonable price. The food is delicious. We quite enjoyed our evening here.

Must try tapas, very well structured menu, the service is excellent, the staff super friendly. Beautiful room with warm atmosphere and beautiful bar read more

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A lively, fun and bustling spot offering an intimate dining experience. The tapas and pintxos were enjoyable, bringing a taste of the cuisine to this side of the continent, though not quite on par with the originals. Still, a great option for a casual night out! Service was great! read more

We were excited about tapas but were very underwhelmed. For the price, meh. It was good just nothing that blew our minds. We saved the beef short ribs for last and it tasted more like a chuck roast, solidifying our opinion of everything being overpriced. We enjoyed our drinks though. Maybe best for drinks and apps but wouldn't recommend for dinner. Service was decent, sometimes hard to find our server. The ambience is great! read more

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What a great experience at this Spanish inspired tapas place in Whistler. There wasn't a bite we did not like. We absolutely loved the basque cheesecake, and will return for it. Small plates allows you to eat as much or as little as you wish! read more

I can't recommend this place enough! It's a party in your mouth whatever you are eating! The first day we walked by I told my husband this is a good spot. I can tell. Tapas and wine is my jam! Plus we love charcuterie. We opted out from the traditional cured charcuterie board since we usually eat that all the time and ordered the cured charcuterie board. Omg it literally melts in your mouth! They could've brought out 3 more boards and we would've devoured it! My husband loved the bc endive red wine poached pear salad. Not my fav cause I'm not a fan of blue cheese but those pecans were tasty! We also ordered the ceviche mixto. Yummy!!! These are all get small bites so if you need a huge meal after riding the slopes probably not the best spot but a great spot before your huge meal. We also got a bottle of red wine that the employee recommended. It matched well with everything we had. They were knowledgeable about the wines. This place won't disappoint you. Great vibe too! We sat at the bar. read more

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Amazing atmosphere! Came here just my boyfriend and I; we had a perfect meal with courses small enough that we were able to to try a lot of the menu! read more

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