We decided to stay in Squamish after a day in Whistler. Looked around online for some dinner ideas…read moreand settled on the Salted Vine. Our AirBnB hosts listed it as the only 5-star restaurant in town so we made a last minute reservation, which they graciously accommodated. What a great choice! First impressions don't convey 5-star, but once we settled in, the cozy and casual ambience was perfect. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list and we dove into the cocktail section. Really smart and interesting selection - would've loved to try more than two. We had a featured appetizer - an heirloom tomato salad with goats cheese and gazpacho dressing. Fresh, well presented and delicious. We also ordered the bread with lemon butter and olive oil. The multigrain bread was fantastic! For mains, I had the kobe beef and my partner had the meatballs with a side of roasted carrots. The beef melted in my mouth and the chimichurri sauce was possibly the best I've had. The meatballs and carrots had a decidedly north african flavour profile and were beautiful and balanced. Their menu is fantastic - if we lived nearby we would return to try almost everything. So glad we didn't stay to eat dinner in way-too-touristy Whistler or we would've missed out on this gem.

Delicious food, but the service was so slow! We had to wait almost 2 hours for our meal. We were…read moreso hungry that we couldn't even focus on conversation and enjoy the meal. The restaurant was less than half full at the time, so it wasn't that they were overly busy. Very disappointing.

Located inside Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre. I wanted to come here for happy hour and to see…read moretheir Halloween décor, which was truly impressive. They also had a Halloween cocktail list. The hostess was friendly, but our server killed our experience. Her words were friendly but her facial expressions and body language revealed how much she disliked serving us. My husband and I spoke after, we both felt she was probably racist. Their happy hour menu had a big selection of food items but no drinks. Everything was pretty expensive for happy hour. We tried the raw Albertan elk tartare and potato puffs. We enjoyed both dishes and the portions were big. As much as we enjoyed the food, we probably won't return due to the slow and uncomfortable service.

We have been here three times, first time fantastic, second was great, third was for me a definite…read moremeh and with all the fantastic restaurants in Whistler, there is no compelling reason to return . Though the restaurant was largely empty when we arrived, we were sat at a booth that at best sat 4 and was not enough for the 5 in our group. We tend to eat lots of appetizers rather than one big meal so I knew the table would not work - we asked to be moved and the server was quite confrontational - she eventually agreed to move us to one of two larger tables that was available the whole time we were there! But it was a weird start and had we not already ordered drinks and it been a Saturday night with most places booked - I would have walked as I don't ever recall been talked to like that in a restaurant and my guess is they moved us in time to stop us leaving. She also told us that she would stagger courses appropriately- that never happened. Pretty much everything arrived at once which I wondered if it was an attempt to flip the table quickly for other large parties - who were not exactly lining up in abundance. The other large table sat empty even after we left. It arrived so, so fast I would guess that a lot of it was pre prepared and just heated up as multiple plates were brought out less than 10 minutes of ordering. Also most of the appetizers and salad arrived last so they seemingly did not know or care to course appropriately. We also ended up stacking dishes at the end of the table as they were not removed- though to be fair, they appeared to be woefully understaffed . Food had some hits and some misses .The meat eaters loved the chicken, the shishito peppers were excellent, , watermelon salad was good, potatoes croquettes were a shadow of their former selves and needed more flavor , mussels were okay and the Creme brûlée was gritty! Weird vibe, mediocre service, food was just okay - much better places to eat in the Village so I wont go back.

I visited Balam while on vacation, and it was so good that we ended up going back a second time…read more Balam offers a unique fusion of Peruvian, Colombian, Brazilian, and Asian-inspired dishes, and they absolutely nail it. We tried a variety of dishes across both visits, and every single one was fantastic. The balance of flavors and the way different cultures are blended together is seriously impressive. Some standout dishes: the truffle ceviche was incredible, and the black tiger prawn causa had a sauce that was absolutely fantastic. The tallarín de marisco is a must-order, we loved it so much we ordered it twice. We also had the salmon anticucho and Colombian arepa, and everything was fire. Everything tasted fresh, well thought out, and perfectly executed. You can tell a lot of care goes into each dish. If you're visiting Whistler, Balam is a must-visit. It was easily one of the best restaurants on our trip to Whistler.

Music too too loud Asked to turn it down and they did and…read moreas soon as we ordered drinks They turned it up

Bar Oso is our favorite Bar Restaurant in Whistler. Never missed visiting here…read more What we tried this time: Beef Tartare - Tenderloin , Capers, Shallots, truffle dressing - Beef was so tender, I could definitely taste truffle dressing , beef, capers dressing flavor paired wonderfully. Very delicious dish. Organic Chicken Empanada - Pisto of vegetable, romesco sauce. - Dough was very flaky, filling had generous amount of chicken and vegetable. Very popular menu, I noticed a lot of customers ordered. Charcuterie board CAD59.00 - Highlight of dinner. The largest charcuterie board including cheese meat, pickles and pate. I forgot to write down the type of cheese and meats, eveything was delicious. Especially the level of saltiness was well balanced. Perfect. Pate was excellent, too. One of the best charcuterie I have ever had. Highly recommend. We also started with several beers and I had non alcohol drink - Espresito - Non Amaretto, noa amaro, houjicha tea and espresso cream. - This drink was one of the best non alcohol cocktail. Houjicha and non amaretto paired surprisingly so well and that espresso cream was so addictive. This item is also highly recommend. Overall, We really enjoyed visiting here again. Service was excellent.

It's loud, it's fun, it's dressy, and it's a complete vibe to go out together with your friends…read more The downside is it's a bit expensive for what you get. It's small plates so you're meant to get a lot of variety, but if you're coming for the food, you'll probably spend a good amount to still be a little hungry afterwards. The drinks were great though, very creative with lots of variety!

The happy hour and Monday pasta menu are awesome!…read more The portions are just right for smaller eaters--you can enjoy a satisfying meal without feeling overly full. The Monday pasta special is especially worth trying, and the happy hour options make it even better for a casual dinner or catch-up with friends. Great value, delicious food, and just the right portion size for light eaters. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Stumbled upon this place via Yelp (thanks fellow Yelpers) when we were in town for a cruise. So…read moreglad that we found it as the establishment was a gem. The owner and staff were so welcoming / made our dinner even more special. Restaurant has classy, modern, and hip decor. There's also a bar area for drinks. We had several of their pasta dishes and all were very good. Nice selection of wines, which we enjoyed with our meal. We had a large party (9 people) and they did a great job of serving us - meals came out quickly and efficiently. They really added to the specialness of our group vacation.

Nice place to visit. Great cocktails. Unfortunately their products aren't up to snuff. I bought…read moretheir Lavender Gin at a local liquor store. It is the worse hard liquor I have ever bought. Lavender?? No, just some slightly amber gin that I can't even mix with anything. Whitley Niell makes a great Parma Lavender Gin that I first tried in a cocktail in Portsmouth UK. It isn't sold in Canada anymore unfortunately and was only for a short period. That was the reason I snapped up the Roots and Wings gin but I am resigned to using it for cleaning. I did try some of their other products and only the Abisnstine impressed me. I would have loved to have given a great review of their liquor but that wasn't possible. Drinking their cocktails is a different thing as they have a great mixologist. My advice- visit them, get a sample before buying, and buy only what tastes good to you. Everyone has different tastes.

Was at Fort Langley for lunch so figured I should stop by here on my way home since it was less…read morethan a 10min drive away. It wasn't busy at all when I arrived. I was the only there since it was 1pm on a Monday after all. Was about to grab to an Old Fashion after looking at their online menu, but was then told that they did flights so that's what I got. The flight; You choose six from a list of about 15. They do primarily vodka, but they do have some whiskey, gin, and even am Absinthe. I was very happy with all 6 and would order them again. I won't really go into any detail about each spirit since everyone has their own preference when it comes to alcohol. What I can say is that their Old Fashioned Spirit was my favorite. The service: The person working at the time was really friendly and helpful. Willing to answer questions about the spirits and make recommendations. The distillery: It's small and due to Covid Protocols they're only accepting 6 people in the building; however, they have a lot of outdoor space to enjoy. Their pick-up truck bar is the most eye catching so that's where we sat. I'd 100% come back here and if I lived in Langley I'd probably make this place one of my go to hangouts.

Very elegant fine dining service. You can have a cocktail, eat some fries, relax and go back to…read moreyour room. Top notch! high class

Top notch service once you step into this historical hotel, friendly smiles from all the staffs…read morewhen you are walking through the hallway towards the 1927 Lobby Lounge. Greeted by Natalie the gracious hostess and attended by our Server who made us felt right at home, started off with my B.C.75 cocktail and fully immersed into the lush & relaxing atmosphere of the lounge! Food is impeccably presented and tasted exquisite. Give yourself time and enjoy this Gem in the heart of Vancouver!

Fabulous business in Vancouver! I signed up for a cocktail making class and our instructor Aaron…read morewas amazing! I've always wanted to do something like this but have been a bit nervous to do so but he made the class fun, funny, and so easy! You have the chance to make 3 bespoke artisan cocktails during this 3 hour class, 2 of their signatures and then the 3rd Aaron let us pick! He made it so easy and explained each step well, also how to use the tools properly along with sharing some great tips on shaking, measuring and also the importance of balance in your cocktail. I enjoyed every minute as well as consuming the cocktails after... each so delicious made with their in house liquors. If I had room I would have bought several bottles with me to take home!

Aaron was absolutely fantastic. We came by and were so disappointed because there was a sign out…read moresaying they were closed for a private event. Aaron came out as we were looking for Plan B and let us know the event had just ended and they were open again. (5 loud cheers on the street for sure!) I tried both the Kyoto and Wet Work, enjoying them both. They would even work as a blend of one another. My dad accidentally ordered a chocolate martini instead of an espresso martini, and Aaron made it happen. (The entire table loved it! Take that poured over some ice cream and I'd be far too content!) My brother had the gin martini, and while not a fan of gin straight up, it had a nice smooth finish that I could appreciate.

Food was really hit or miss for me and they only do share plates/tapas so I don't know how much I'd…read morewant to come back. The Mahi Mahi was incredibly tough and I couldn't chew through some pieces. The beef tartare didn't taste like much like beef. The drinks are ok. The cafe is cute in the summer time so I can see it being a nice spot to hang out with a drink and friends!

New pub along the tip of Howe Sound…read more Parking is plentiful thanks to the city owned lot nearby. The place is new and modern. There is a nice SE facing patio as well. Not sure why, but the entire venue smelled strongly like vinegar, which was quite irritating. The ventilation inside is quite lacking. Worth mentioning as it may be too much for some. Staff are friendly. Friends and I decided to try the whiskey sours (Sealy Dan) as per Elizabeth Z's recommendation. They are absolutely fantastic. So good that we all had to have a 2nd round. I think it's the amaretto that makes everything go together so well. Will be back to try their food at some point. Recommended.