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    Lil Chef Bistro

    4.4 (33 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Aggie E.

    On a quest to find the best burger in Squamish-- this one is definitely the biggest! Comes with your choice of sides and I was a bit disappointed by the spaetzle that the server recommended. It didn't taste like much and I wish I got another side. The Burger itself was well balanced!

    The kitchen from aloud booth
    Jamie C.

    My dad and I came and got the pork Parmesan sandwich with a side of carrot ginger soup we split it because it was the biggest schnitzel I have ever seen, we both agree it was one of the best sandwiches we have ever had. The service was excellent food came fast kind people. The vibes were great rustic almost very cozy and nice patio I loved how you could see the chef cook right beside you, really recommend!

    Sarmale with Ribs
    Jose A.

    We ordered takeout from this small European restaurant. We placed our orders over the phone, and thankfully, they were ready within the next 15-20 minutes or so. Once we stepped inside the restaurant for our pick-up, our food was ready, and we promptly paid. By the time we got back to our Airbnb, the food was still warm, and the portions were huge. I ordered the sarmale with ribs. It included three pork cabbage rolls, and four barbecue pork ribs with polenta with bacon and cheese and a homemade pickled tomato. I think this dish really hit the spot. I personally never have cabbage rolls on a regular basis, so it was great to treat to expand my palate with this sort of European dish. My friend got the schnitzel, and his was a huge piece of meat. I think it was either the chicken or pork, and like me, he was also unable to finish his entire dinner. I really think that this is a great spot to hit up if you are staying within Squamish. In Vancouver, we really never have European straight food up. It's always a mix of Canadian or fusion or something else, so it's a delight to try this sort of cuisine. One thing I wish that they could improve upon would just be seasoning their food, but overall, their food was on point. The service was great with the short interaction that we got with the restaurant, so if you are lazy to dress up and eat inside a restaurant, this is a great place to order it. We tried ordering at a different barbecue joint about five minutes away from this place; however, they were too busy to even take our order, so at the end of the day, I would go here.

    Service was amazing, portions enormous, food soooo delicious Definitely will come back

    Classic Benny with a side of homemade sausage
    Patricia L.

    The food wait on a Sunday at noon was pretty slow but the dishes ended up being worth the wait. I love how you can mix and match your Benny or add a third Benny to your meal. The place is pretty impressive with what it makes in-house. They make their own English muffins, sausages, pea meal bacon, ginger beer and ice cream. Homemade hollandaise too but I think that's fairly standard at most places. I'm sure there's probably more but that's the extent of what we tried. I love the personal heated lamps you get on the patio, I've never seen those before and I think they are super neat. Service was friendly and the ambiance was comfortable. The only improvements I could see were the flavouring of the sausage and how dry my hash browns were. I could tell they were on the flat top for a while and had become pretty dehydrated.

    Bennies with peameal bacon!
    Tracey S.

    Great place for breakfast & coffee. Service was great! Had the eggs Bennie with peameal bacon and hubby had the French onion soup. Let's start with the Bennie: sauce was a 5/5, egg cooked perfectly; although I did not like the spinach spin on the classic. I'm a classic girl when it comes to my bennies. The potatoes were a 3.5/5. Now the soup: it was a 3 / 5. Not enuf cheese and the flavour was bland...we've had better. The place is very cute / quaint but very small so if going at a popular time, u may have to wait. I would recommend checking out this place for their bennies. Also their coffees were a 5/5!!

    Single egg benny, all homemade: peameal bacon, english muffins, hollandaise... spicy potatoes with blackened onions
    Linda C.

    They pack boxes lunches for river floats... just ingo, nothing to do with me. I just had the best breakfast in the cutest, most organized all-homemade resto I have found since moving to the mainland 4 years ago.

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    This food was the best! The customer service was great and we got to try their homemade hot sauce.

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    Excellent food prepared right in front of us in the open kitchen. Wonderful lunch stop for soups, salad and sandwich.

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    Delicious, great comfort food, have been here several times and always enjoyed it! Would recommend

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    excellent! ordered the madley with the french onion soup. walked in to order takeout, didn't take long.

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    Alta Bistro - Veg/Vegan cuisine taken seriously.  Alta strives for the best local organic produce and our veg/vegan main courses are not an after thought!

    Alta Bistro

    4.3(325 reviews)
    43.8 km
    •$$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    My favorite restaurant in Whistler; I usually make it in a few times every ski season and it's…read morealways 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.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Whistler! Relaxed atmosphere with great service. The food was…read moreamazing 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.

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    Alta Bistro - Mature Bordeaux and Alta's deli board with BC cheese and cured meats with house made mustards and pickles. All you need in life.

    Mature Bordeaux and Alta's deli board with BC cheese and cured meats with house made mustards and pickles. All you need in life.

    Alta Bistro - Brant Lake Wagyu Beef Bavette - full flavored and wonderfully textured beef. We really feel this benchmark for Canadian beef.

    Brant Lake Wagyu Beef Bavette - full flavored and wonderfully textured beef. We really feel this benchmark for Canadian beef.

    Alta Bistro - The Signature appetizer Elk Tartare & Foie Gras Parfait.

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    The Signature appetizer Elk Tartare & Foie Gras Parfait.

    Tenen

    Tenen

    4.2(89 reviews)
    59.3 km
    •$$

    If you've never had Serbian food before, you have to check Tenen out. It's like a mix between…read moreMediterranean food like Greek food with German food. There are a good variety of pork dishes but I ordered a steak. It was bacon wrapped and within the steak was oozing cheese. The steak was seasoned perfectly. It was accompanied by a tomato based sauce that complimented the slightly salty steak very well. It also came with a basket of fried potatoes and a side of cucumbers and tomatoes dipped slightly in vinegar and salt. The service was attentive and on point giving recommendations based on my taste pallette. The dining area was small, maybe enough for a total of 30 people dining max at one time. The ambiance was very quiet, enough to talk and converse without having to raise your voice. Lots of wall art depicting either famous people or places from Serbia. I noticed several Nikola Tesla pictures. A destination to totally visit and wisk you away to the food joys of Serbia. Side note: in the men's bathroom, the walls are plastered with praise to Novak Djokavic (one of tennis legends) and Nikola Jokic (a current legend in basketball).

    Their dishes are beautifully presented and come in huge portions--definitely worth it! I couldn't…read moreeven finish my meal and had to take the rest home. I was honestly really bloated after eating here. The decor is creative and interesting, giving you plenty to look at while enjoying your meal.

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    Tenen - Restaurant interior

    Restaurant interior

    Tenen
    Tenen

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    The Stable House Bistro - asparagus with cured egg yolk

    The Stable House Bistro

    4.1(119 reviews)
    53.4 km•South Granville, Fairview Slopes
    •$$

    Neighbourhood wine bar tucked in the heart of south granville - I love everything about the…read moreaesthetic of this restaurant. I used to live in the area and have been a few times. Recently I went for brunch with my family for Father's Day and we had a great time. We all ordered different brunches. My brother and dad got the French omelettes, my mom the quiche Lorraine, my sister the carbonara and myself the mushroom egg tart. We all really enjoyed our dishes. Mine was light, fluffy, flakey and bright with a perfectly cooked soft poached egg. It's a clean feeling breakfast. My sister's carbonara was a proper carbonara (made with egg yolks) it was really savoury and a touch too salty for me but I enjoyed a taste of it. We also ordered the basque cheesecake. I've noticed more and more basque cheesecakes on menus but very rarely do restos do it right. I was looking for a gooy-er lighter but full cheese flavoured basque and unfortunately this just doesn't hit the mark - it's a bit dense and lacks that rich cheese flavour. It was a miss but everything else was great including the service. We had many attentive waitresses from the bar staff to the floor staff and had some great convos with them. This is a staple for the neighborhood and I wish we had more places like this!

    Well decorated brunch spot with not a lot of seats. Staff were friendly. We tried their Quiche…read moreLorraine and Truffle Mac & Cheese from their brunch menu. The Quiche was firm and smooth. The Mac & Cheese was surprisingly light while still cheesy. I would go again!

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    The Stable House Bistro
    The Stable House Bistro

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    Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant - Salo Canape

    Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant

    4.6(118 reviews)
    50.9 km•Gastown, Downtown
    •$$

    I'm so glad we were able to book a table at Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant! We made the reservation…read morejust one day ahead and were a little worried we wouldn't be able to get a spot since it was a weekend and also during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Luckily, we got in! We ended up getting such a cute table tucked away in the back, away from everyone else. It honestly felt like we had our own little corner of the restaurant, which made the whole dinner feel extra cozy. Our waitress was also so sweet and friendly. She recommended some dishes for us, and she did such a great job because everything she suggested was so good! We ordered borscht, chicken skewers, potato and dill pierogies, lamb stew, and a Salo board. The borscht and chicken skewers were definitely our two favorites!The borscht was SO good and easily became our favorite dish of the night. The chicken skewers were also amazing and something we would absolutely order again. My husband really loved everything and said the food tasted like home, which made the meal even more special. My cousin and friend had never tried Ukrainian food before, so they were excited to try something new, and they ended up really loving it too! The restaurant itself is also so cute, with all the Ukrainian-inspired decor and cozy little details throughout the space. It definitely has such a cute vibe for dinner, and I'm really happy we got to experience it while we were in Gastown!

    Wow, I had heard that Eastern European food is a bit bland, but Kozak completely proved my…read moreassumptions wrong. I came with my family and all of us were incredibly impressed. The server gave us excellent recommendations and built us a diverse and delicious set of dishes to enjoy. Our favorites included: 1. borscht with pork, eaten the Ukrainian way with some sourdough bread, and salted raw garlic 2. Sauerkraut which was a part of the pickled vegetable dish. It comes cold, which is how we like it, is a bit sweet, and doesn't have any of pungency of typical sauerkraut. 3. Duck and basil perogies. A little sweet, a little savory, and fully delicious.

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    Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant - Kozak Board

    Kozak Board

    Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant - Salo Canape

    Salo Canape

    Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant - Huge meat skewer - chicken

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    Huge meat skewer - chicken

    Le Crocodile Restaurant - Tomato, avocado and shrimp salad

    Le Crocodile Restaurant

    4.3(500 reviews)
    50.9 km•West End
    •$$$$

    Spoiled by Andrew, the Sommelier!! Thank you for your individual and impressive knowledge and…read moreattention! You definitely understood the assignment!!! Our food was beyond compare.... Honestly the best ever!!! Thank you, Le Crocodile, for the fabulous culinary experience! We will find our way back to your establishment...it's far from our home in Florida, but you are so worth the trip!!!

    Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie has had a refresh that's for sure. I like the new chairs with the…read morecushions that give a nod to crocodile skin aesthetics along with the warm golden tones and the beautiful semi-private seating nook. The front of the house/bar area seems to be more vibrant colours with the bright pop of red which ties into the rugs in the main dining area. I'd probably remove the second rug but if I had to guess, I'd say red may be Feenie's favourite colour as it is a touch out of place. With Michelin stars making their debut in Vancouver only a few years ago, it seems that perhaps Le Crocodile may be gunning for a star as much of the Lower Mainland seems to be. The level of service is excellent; friendly and speedy, everything you could ever want. The food is elevated but has more non-french or fusion themes going on than before. The foie gras terrine topped with cherries is the perfect combo of sweet and creamy; the brioche really brings it home. The French onion soup is gooey and rich with depth of flavour however the cheese had a bit too much of a smoky burnt taste as opposed to a charred broil. The dover sole was perfectly de-boned at table side and my mouth was watering while watching. It could've used a touch more seasoning but other than that the sides made it so elegantly French that it brought tears to my eyes. I could have done with a touch less beurre blanc as it was almost on the verge of drowning the beautiful dover sole. The presentation of Le Crocodile's dishes are truly Michelin level. I thoroughly enjoyed the medium-rare veal with what seemed to be home-made pasta and the sauce that raised it to the next level. Desserts were great and although the mini chocolates at the end are no longer in a crocodile shape they do have a decorative gold crocodile made by no other than Thomas Haas which brings in the local vibes. There were tiny things such as the scratched bread plates, the loose tea on the tea pot lid, and a small fibre in the menu which are going to be the very difference between staying at this high level and gaining a star that will need to have more attention to detail. With all that said, I'd still recommend anyone who loves French cuisine to make sure to stop by this spot.

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    Le Crocodile Restaurant - Restaurant inside

    Restaurant inside

    Le Crocodile Restaurant - Frog legs

    Frog legs

    Le Crocodile Restaurant

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    Old Surrey Restaurant - Seafood Platter

    Old Surrey Restaurant

    4.3(73 reviews)
    70.5 km•Newton
    •$$$

    We decided to go to the Old Surrey Restaurant for my boyfriend's 35th birthday, having passed by…read moremany times over the years, but never having been. It was a long time coming and they did not disappoint! From the warm and inviting atmosphere, and historical heritage house setting, to attentive waitstaff, and delicious menu options, served in the highest quality and with attention to detail, we were blown away. They sat us promptly at our reservation time, pulling the table for us to sit comfortably. Free complimentary crab puffs were given along with ice water, free baguette slices, and whipped butter. We ordered our martinis, which were delicious vibrant, balanced, and themed to the city. They were delicious and the mixture was mixed perfectly. He had the White Rock and enjoyed it; I had the Green Timbers. Our charcuterie was expertly plated and gorgeous to look at, along with fresh and delicious. The cheese, cured meats, and fruits were fresh, crisp, tangy, and perfectly paired with one another for a solid appetizer. We then had our encores. The steak I had (he had the duck) was the most supple, soft, juicy, and perfectly cooked medium rare I've had in my memory. I swear. If you love steak.. you'll love it. Perfectly seasoned, supple and soft... gorgeous. Along with the pillowy, crispy potatoes and veggies? Classic! The waitstaff were friendly, efficient, attentive, and cordial, with a smile and clearly loved their job. Ours, Mike, said he'd been at the place for over 10 years.. clearly, he liked coming to work. It's great to see! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our experience at the Old Surrey Restaurant and will 100% be back again, as well as plan. On gifting dinner to the in laws. If a restaurant could have a perfect score, in my books, this would be almost (if not) it!

    This has been on my bucket list for years and we decided for our 25th wedding anniversary so we…read moredecided we would give them a try. We did the Chateaubriand $85 each and the wine flights. The wine flights were not great. The wines tasted oxidized. The service was OK, the guys doing the table side were excellent. Our waitress I think the table beside us had her running in circles being extremely demanding over a red wine so I'm not sure if that's why our service was not great. I feel that considering it was not just any anniversary but our 25th, they did nothing to make the evening feel special which was disappointing. I'm disappointed as I was so excited to try Old Surrey Restaurant as we were hoping we could come here going forward for birthdays and anniversaries.

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    Old Surrey Restaurant - Reception

    Reception

    Old Surrey Restaurant - Mushroom Salad

    Mushroom Salad

    Old Surrey Restaurant - Inside

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