Rimrock Café

Restaurant · Whistler

Rimrock Café

Restaurant · Whistler

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2117 Whistler Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0A6, Canada

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Rimrock Café serves classic, perfectly cooked seafood and game dishes in a cozy, rustic setting with stellar wine and attentive service.  

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2117 Whistler Rd, Whistler, BC V8E 0A6, Canada Get directions

+1 604 932 5565
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"Rimrock Cafe stood by itself as Whistler’s destination dining room for years asWhistler Creekside Village matured around it. Chef Rolf Gunther’s menu doesn’t dazzle you with fads, but focuses instead on classicssuch as terrine of duck confit, foie gras, rack of lamb, and the Rimrock mixed grill, featuring filet mignon, lamb chop, and venison. Like the menu, Rimrock’s cocktails recall former days when every element of a dining experience was done exactly right (try the Canadian Whisky Sour). Not surprisingly with its cuisineand cocktails held at such high standards, Rimrock is known for consistently impeccable service."

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JJ

Google
Reserved the restaurant weeks ago because of the high rating and it didn’t disappoint. Location is less than 10mins drive from the whistler village with tons of parking at the front. Restaurant has a countryside warm & intimate feel, perfect spot for date night. I wasn’t feeling very well so we ended only sharing the entrees, appetizer & main course. No issue whatever from the staff and they even split the bowl for us. Service is excellent and dishes come really quickly. Presentation of each dish is on par with high end restaurants and well flavoured.

stewart woo

Google
This place is a timeless Whistler classic! The food is always top notch and the service is amazing. We went during the spring prix fixe menu offer. Lots of choices and options to mix and match for what you are craving for. I got a seafood fix - oysters for appy and seafood trio as main. The oysters were fresh and light. Seafood trio had salmon, prawns, and seared tuna. All the seafood was cooked perfectly. Topped off dinner with their classic sticky toffee pudding - very decadent! They have a good selection of cocktails and a decent wine by glass list. Hanna was our server. She was very knowledgeable about the food, answered all our questions, very attentive, and had a “fun” attitude about her.

C Pedrosa

Google
Excellent food and service. We were pleasantly surprised to learn of the spring menu special upon arrival at the restaurant. We availed of it of course. At 545 pm the restaurant already had quite a few diners. Every dish was carefully curated and was flavourful. The fish was excellent and the scallops delightful. The only downside is that we had to climb a set of stairs.

Rick Swade

Google
Phenomenal! Every dish is crafted and presented beautifully with amazing sauces and flavors. We ordered the halibut, filet, ribeye and the sea food trio and every dish was perfect. Can't recommend Rimrock enough for their food and service and whatever you do, do not miss the toffee pudding.

Rey K

Google
First time being in Canada, came here for a work function. My partner was looking for a nice dinner restaurant, after doing research and reading reviews. This was his top pick. The place is nice and music was great. Our server was phenomenal and went above and beyond. He explained his faves on the menu. The way he described each item. Our friends and I couldn't decide what to get. I went with the lobster bisque, seared scallops, filet mignon and sticky toffee pudding. Best sticky toffee pudding i have ever had. Hands down the best place to eat and I give it 10/10. I cant wait to come back again, the food was delicious. If you are deciding on the place, chose this one. You won't be disappointed at all.

Rae CC

Google
About an 8-minute drive from Whistler Village. This place is the ultimate destination for seafood, meat, and fine wine lovers. We started with their oysters as an appetizer honestly, they were just okay. But then we added the Lobster Bisque, and it completely blew us away! The flavor was rich and layered, with a beautiful balance of wine and lobster that made it refreshing, not greasy. It was smooth, not fishy at all, and every sip was bursting with lobster flavor! Main Course: Venison Steak – Absolutely stunning. The sauce was made with red wine, sweet white wine, and foie gras butter, giving it a flavor almost like beef. Seafood Trio – A dish with shrimp, tuna, and salmon. The shrimp was incredibly sweet with a hint of wine aroma. Each ingredient was paired with a different sauce, making every bite vibrant and exciting. My girlfriend and I literally scraped the sauce off the plate—it was that good! For dessert, we had the Cheesecake. It was my girlfriend’s birthday, and the staff were so thoughtful—they wrote “Happy Birthday” on the plate and lit a candle. The service was amazing! We’re definitely going back again!

A&V Leong

Google
The restaurant is very crowded and noisy. Each table is close to each others and you can hear what other people are talking at other tables. Food is okay, not as good as I expected with a 4.8 Google reviews. Baked oysters would be better if jumbo oysters are used. The bake oyster with a piece of smoke salmon is totally an extra. The smoke salmon took away the taste of the oyster. Lobster bisque is not my cup of tea, too strong of the alcohol taste. And very thin as of lobster bisque .

Kayla Aubichon

Google
We had a wonderful time last night! Our waitress was lovely and explained the menu to us. We tried many different dishes between two of us and left full! The cocktails and desert were also delicious, next time were in Whistler we will absolutely be back!
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Mary C.

Yelp
I have been wanting to come to this restaurant that the local love for a very long time. It is located closer to Creekside so requires a drive from Whistler village. We had the opportunity to try it out during the fall special. The lobster bisque has a few lovely chucks of lobsters in it.. The ceviche was a fine balance between a lot of yummy seafood with a crispy tostada. Loved the Seafood trio. All three item have its own sauce that matches with the seafood. Lastly, the waiter was so good. So professional, personable, and knowledgeable. The place is quite cute and low key. We were by a fireplace... so lovely. The front entrance where the waiting area is also so cozy. Full of plants! Will definitely be back.
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Melanie R.

Yelp
Reservations: Easy to make online! Make sure to book ahead of time Location: Tucked right off the highway, easy to get to if you're driving or taking a taxi. Only a few minutes from Whistler Village, but not walkable. Service: Exceptional! Very attentive, from check-in to wait staff and everyone in between. The courses were spaced out perfectly so we did not feel rushed and we had time to enjoy each dish as it came. Ambiance: Warm and quaint inside, plenty of seating. Tables are spaced nicely as to not feel too crowded. The fire was lovely and added to the rustic feel. What we ordered: DRINKS -- 1902 (Diplomatico Reserva 12 Year Rum, Angostura Bitters, Lime Coca Cola Foam) --Ruby Revenge (Port-Barrel-Aged Wallflower Gin, Limoncello, House-Made Rhubarb Cordial, Sparkling Wine) Both cocktails were delicious and tasted high quality. The flavors played well together and I loved the unique ingredients! FOOD We both had the 3-course Fall Special: Bread basket with butter-- I was partial to the freshly baked focaccia, but the baguette was nice as well **Lobster Bisque-- absolutely phenomenal. The lobster was fresh and flavorful, but not fishy at all. The texture was incredible, thinner than some other bisques which lent itself well to the dish as an appetizer. **Seafood Antipasto-- each of the four bite size features were unique and packed with flavor. My favorite was the stunning salmon tartare, but the albacore poke with sesame crisp, poached prawn, and smoked halibut brandade were all wonderful. **Seared Scallops-- cooked perfectly, highly recommend Mains: Rimrock Seafood Trio-- the seasonal preparation included salmon, prawns, and Tuna. Each of them were delicious and a generous portion. Roasted BC Halibut-- this melted in my mouth, great flavors that highlighted the fish Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding-- we had to try this dessert staple of Rimrock and we were not disappointed at all. Pillowy and sweet, it was the cherry on top of an exceptional meal!
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Chris N.

Yelp
Ambiance is warm and cozy with a lodge feeling. More upscale than it sounds. Service was outstanding. We arrived early for our reservation and enjoyed a drink in the bar. The bartender was warm and chatty but not intrusive. Drinks were on point. Our server was OUTSTANDING!! A gentleman from Australia who's been in the area for 8 years, 2 in Whistler. Explained the menu, some off menu items, and was on point. The food was incredible. We were a party of two and each had the Seafood Trio (salmon, prawns, and ahi) and we split a filet mignon. Everything was super fresh and tasted outstanding. Try the lobster bisque. The location is between the main Whistler area and Creekside but worth going. If you are staying in the area, taxi, Lyft, or see if a lodge shuttle. This is a must eat dinner place!!!
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Jackie W.

Yelp
We have been to Rimrock a few times and this restaurant never fails to impress. The service and ambience are very upscale and our last dinner was no exception. We sat at the bar, which is a very unique and fun experience in itself. Adam was the nicest and most engaging bartender and we truly enjoyed chatting with him throughout the evening. We started with the oysters, which were very fresh, then moved onto the delicious Seared Scallops. But the real showstopper for me was the Lions Mane Steak and Frites. Wow, wow, wow! Every bite was a flavor explosion in my mouth. I've never truly experienced mushrooms in a way where I felt that I didn't miss any steak, but this was that dish. The treatment, seasoning, and sauces were so spot on that I truly had to savor every bite. We ended the meal with the Sticky Toffee Pudding and the Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart, which was to die for.

Lisa S.

Yelp
We were visiting friends in Whistler and they recommended this place. It was fantastic! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The service was excellent and the atmosphere warm and cozy. Highly recommend. Hope to come back on our next visit.
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Jurn L.

Yelp
As we headed to Whistler after work on a Friday, our first meal was dinner. And it is none other than one of my favourite Whistler restaurants, Rim Rock Cafe. Our meal included: Halibut, Mussels, Caesar Salad, Spiced Cauliflower, Rib Eye Steak, Mushroom Risotto (not pictured), Sticky Toffee Pudding, and a bottle of the Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris (not pictured). My entree was the Halibut and it was heaven-in-your-mouth perfection.. one of the best halibuts I've ever had. Although it's about a third of the size since I had the halibut 6 years ago, and with a much higher price point. I guess the cost of seafood has increased that significantly over the years. My appetizer were the Mussels and it was amazing. I probably ate the remaining of the bread at the table just dipping it in the broth because it was SO GOOD. Had to make sure I savoured every last bite. Finished off the meal with their infamous Sticky Toffee Pudding. Just as good as I remember. Didn't get the best picture of it cause I already devoured part of it without thinking, not realizing I hadn't taken a picture yet. Foodie fail! Overall a delicious meal! A great start to our Whistler getaway.
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Robin L.

Yelp
It's been a while since I've had such a pleasant experience dining out in Whistler. The Rimrock Cafe is exceptional, especially during the warmer seasons, when you get to dine on their patio. The service was outstanding and the food just tasted that much better when you're not in the gloom and doom of the wintertime. Despite having come under new ownership recently, the experience still remains solid and warrants a visit. 100% recommend to check them out, their specials, and most importantly their outdoor dining patio. Portions are generous you will not leave wanting for more. Also, special kudos to our waiter who recommended an excellent wine pairing with our meal!
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Charmaine L.

Yelp
The Rimrock delivers a friendly service, attentive yet not overbearing, combined with an elegantly rustic atmosphere and tantalizing menu, fresh ingredients and great wine collections!

Susana M.

Yelp
From the person taking our reservation over the phone, to our host, to our server, to the food, all five stars. Highly recommend this place for anyone who is visiting the area. There's a reason why this is voted best food in Whistler. Our server was gracious, attentive, friendly, and just wonderful. Our food was amazing. My husband had the halibut, I had the mushroom salad, and my son had the filet mignon. We all agreed that this was one of the best meals we've ever had. Do yourself a favor and get the dessert medley so you can try most of their desserts including the sticky toffee cake!!! Your welcome. We will be back!
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Dan B.

Yelp
What an excellent meal. No wonder this is one of the top rated restaurants in Canada.! The server, Jason was knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, but not invasive or overbearing. Perfect. Recommendations were spot on. We started with mussels, which were pei, and probably the biggest mussels I've ever eaten. Just scrumptious and plump. We moved on to a ceviche (actually salted shellfish and regular fish but scrumptious ) and mushroom salad with greens and warm mushrooms topped with some fancy vinaigrette that was just yummy. We shared the ling cod, which is a very tender fish, but more firm like halibut in texture. Excellent flavor served with a delicious minty type sauce over rice. We finished with sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. I had to really hold back because it was just amazing.! It's situated in a coin converted bungalow just off the main drag. Lovely warm ambience inside. What a pleasant surprise here in Whistler! Loved it!!!
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Jeremy S.

Yelp
Quality fine dining with a comfortable but elegant ambiance in Whistler. Service is consistent / excellent and they do have reasonable offerings (off menu) for vegans. I had their chickpea curry (off menu) and it was delicious. They also offer mocktails and non-alcoholic beers for those who may be trying out dry January. My omnivore friends enjoyed their seafood, lamb and many cocktails. Looking forward to a future visit!
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John G.

Yelp
Amazing is all we can say. We went here because everyone we talked to in town said this was the best restaurant in Whistler. Whistler does have many wonderful restaurants, but Rimrock might be the best. We had raw and cooked oysters. The raw were fantastic and the cooked were uniquely prepared and fantastic. The rack of lamb was perfectly prepared and plated with vegetables. And then.....was the seafood trio. Salmon, Seared Ahi and we substituted in Halibut instead of prawns. It was hands down the most creative seafood dish we have ever had and an absolute must order. The wine selections are outstanding and the service was casually perfect. All in all an outstanding experience. We will definitely be back!
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Bo B.

Yelp
This place doesn't look very fancy but the food here is so good. Food: Lobster bisque - delicious Thai curry mussels - delicious Venison steak with spaetzle - delicious and the meat was cooked perfectly
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Tiffany T.

Yelp
Probably the best restaurant in whistler. First off, our server, Venetia, was absolutely wonderful! She was knowledgable and friendly, offered us bread for our appetizers as well knowing it would go well with everything. The interior was classy and had a lot of cool historic clippings. The food... it was unbelievable how good each appie and main was. The stars of tonight for me was the mussels and the venison in the mixed grill. 1000% would recommend!!
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Amanda W.

Yelp
My fave restaurant in town - great large portions. The menu is always the same - I like the continuity of it. As a local, I love the off-season deals!
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Ruthy M.

Yelp
I was on vacation with my family. We were hungry and googled places to eat. Saw that Rim Rock had food we love. I called before going and confirmed if reservation was needed, the guy on the phone said, "no. It's preferred, but not needed." I asked if kids were allowed, and the guy replied,"only if they're well behaved like adults." Yes, my kids are well behaved. We got to the place at 5:40pm and got turned away. The lady didn't even want to talk to me; she immediately looked away as soon as someone walked in. The guy just kept saying we don't have a table for 6, not even for 4, but would NOT say if there's any table for a different time. They wouldn't even look at me while talking. The lady quickly helped a party of FOUR that came in AFTER us. You had a table for 4 and 3.... You couldn't push them together? Places like this disgust me. We're NOT in the stone age.
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Andy L.

Yelp
The Rimrock has been one of the top restaurants in Whistler for decades for a good reason. The food is excellently prepared and the service is top notch. If you are not within walking distance, take a taxi or a ride hailing service if you want to pair your meal with a nice beverage. The ambiance is great without being too stuffy for a special occasion.

Kari Z.

Yelp
amazing food. meat trio was fantastic, and great service. made our night - thank you!
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Tammy N.

Yelp
Food and service was amazing! Portions were generous and ingredients were fresh. A lovely place for a date night.
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David R.

Yelp
Wow this place was great! Ate here 20+ years ago and I remembered it was great then and it was great now. I usually don't care too much about service if the food is good but we had the hall of fame waiter. He timed the full meal perfectly, guided us through drink and food expertly, and all around made it a special night. Food was superb. Had different oyster preparations and they were all great. Fois gras app well worth it and beautifully paired with gastric and mustard with cherries. I had the seafood anti pasta and it was lovely. Others had muscles and blue cheese salad and both were excellent. Venison, duck, and filet mains were outstanding and they nailed the temps. I usually reserve my 5 stars for the special foodie places and I have no reservations with full stars on this one.
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Caitlyn C.

Yelp
This place is a must-have In my bi-annual trips up to Whistler. Cute little cabin away from the village makes it more of your special night out without the off putting hotel vibes. The menu is filling - I've never gone wrong with any of their game meats - they know what they're doing, wine selection is on-point too - have you seen their cellar?! Your money goes so much further here than in the village- really.

Armand L.

Yelp
The food was great but not really Polynesian. Hello I'm from Hawai'i lol they have vegan/vegetarian options for my partner I'm strictly carnivore lol
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Wilson C.

Yelp
Called around 5pm Tuesday night for a table of 2. Got a 7:45pm table and have to leave credit card info. Short drive from village to creek side. Main dining area is upstairs so have to get up like 20 steps. There is a bar area. Place is like half filled. Probably for social distance and short staff. Checked vaccine info before entry. Easy parking outside. Waiter comes as soon as we seated shows us menu and specials. There is an extensive wine list. I picked foie gras as appetizer and fish as main course. Waiter recommends getting a glass of Sauternes with foie gras which is nice. Fish is very soft and oily. It has mushroom risotto. Fish course is excellent. Bottle of wine we picked was good too and reasonable priced. Overall very nice dining experience. Will repeat when have a chance.
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J S.

Yelp
This has to be one of the finest restaurants in the Whistler area. Service is impeccable. The food is also excellent. We had the sable fish, scallops and lamb chops all prepared perfectly. This is my second time here; just as good as the first. Would highly recommend the Rimrock café. I would advise, getting reservations early since they fill up quickly. I had to book before I got to Whistler. It is worth the trouble.
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Jenny S.

Yelp
Ceviche was fresh and so delicious, the meat was amazing each seasoned differently and paired with different flavors to match meat highly recommend that dish. I'd pass on lobster mashed it wasn't anything super special. Overall recommend this place.

Louise K.

Yelp
Delicious, high quality food and cozy mountain atmosphere. Great service. A classic Whistler institution that hasn't changed with the new ownership. May have even been better? Oysters were a 10 and halibut melted in my mouth. Goat cheese salad is always a treat. Always love an evening at the Rimrock especially if you are lucky enough to be seated by the fireplace.
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Dexter W.

Yelp
Wow! One of the top restaurants in the area. Reservation are tough so plan ahead. Everything we ate was super. Staff was friendly and efficient.
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Elsa C.

Yelp
We drove into what appears to be a dark alleyway parking lot, but what a rustic cozy restaurant. The service was great: water is refilled constantly, bread was served, all the cocktails we ordered were wonderfully presented and tasteful. We ordered the ceviche on special and the beef tartare for appetizers and both are gloriously flavourful. The four of us decided to share 2 trios: seafood trio (special), meat trio (venison, lamb, and fillet minion), with a risotto on the side. Well cooked, and great flavour. We were full and have no room for dessert. Overall, great experience, service and food. Will come back again.
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Kilee L.

Yelp
Enjoyed a fantastic meal here with friends for a 40th birthday celebration. The space is cozy and intimate, with a fireplace burning and low lighting. We had a late reservation but never felt rushed and enjoyed cocktails and wine before digging into our mains. I ordered the Seafood Trio which isn't on the main menu but was offered on a small placard displaying daily specials (they had a few to choose from). The seafood trio had prawns, salmon and ahi tuna and it was fantastic. It left me with a bit of room for dessert so I got the crème brûlée which was delicious. Our server was fantastic (didn't get her name) and catered to our every need. For a cocktail, large glass of wine, a main and a dessert my bill was around $100. If you're coming to Whistler, make your reservation here well ahead of time - you won't regret it!
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Ahmed N.

Yelp
Best dinner if our week at Whistler. Everything from the ambiance, service, and food was spectacular!
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Serena T.

Yelp
Food is amazzzzzing. On the basis of food, I give it 10 stars. Our server was super knowledgable and nice. He also gets a 10. But we had to wait a loong time between the appetizer and the main course. It could have been half an hour easily, if not more. We were super tired and just wanted to get out of there! But the food is really good. We started with a couple of cocktails and their special appetizer of the night, seafood ceviche. The ceviche was good. My raspberry lemon drop was really tasty. But the winner of the show was our main courses. I got the venison and my husband got the lamb rack. We also got a side of the mushroom risotto. The venison has to be one of the best dishes I have ever had. The meat was cooked delicately. The mushrooms on the dish were treated just the way they should. The brioche on the dish was just right. Not super greasy and not too toasted and hard. It was a dish to remember. The place was packed! Maybe that is why we got our main courses so late!
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Angel L.

Yelp
Utterly impressed. So cozy and the food was unbelievably good. every dish was outstanding. Service was amazing, and all of the food was SO good. Definitely order the lobster mash potatoes. wow. And that sticky toffee pudding is no joke.
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David P.

Yelp
Absolutely best experience at the rim rock. The food is excellent (small menus that they have kept for many many years) and the service was some of the best I've had in a very long time. I could honestly say that should be at the top of everyone list when visiting Whistler.
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Kaela H.

Yelp
Food was outstanding and we had the most lovely waitress. She was attentive, knowledgable, and provided an exceptional fine dining experience.
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Ketorin B.

Yelp
If you are a wine connoisseur or over the age of 65 I would recommend this place.... otherwise I would say no. The decor was okay but tired using large wine bottles and fish on the wall went out of fashion years ago. The customer service is fine but nothing special. The food was okay but obviously not meant to be the star, again wine is the focus. With all the amazing fine dining competition in Whistler who are on their game you have better options, unless this place has memories for you or again you are very wine focused.

Graeme F.

Yelp
My wife and I have had some nice meals out. Candlelight, good service, fine food. We have a couple of memorable dining experiences: The Point (Wickaninnish Inn) for the ambiance and service, The Cannery (now, sadly, gone) for the seafood. Before our main course was finished, I had told Jason (our FANTASIC server) that Rimrock was going on the list. I like food. OK, I really like food. I love to cook, the taste the flavor combinations and try new things. But I'm often fueled through the week with breakroom coffee and stale doughnuts. On the weekend, I need something good, that makes me smile and leaves me satisfied. Date night has been a big part of our marriage for years and often centers around food. Celebrating 21 years of marriage, we wanted something special. We decided to spend a night in Whistler and my wife had previously had a working dinner at Rimrock, so that's what we settled on. Here's my take... The ambiance: Quaint, comfortable, and refined. Like high-end business casual. Fancy enough to know you are at a quality establishment that takes itself seriously, but also not so formal that you're not comfortable. A perfect setting for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary. The service: From being greeted at the front door, to being served by Jason and the rest of the team, not a beat was missed. My water glass was always filled with a smile. Jason knew the menu like no one I've ever encountered. He took pride in knowing what each dish consisted of, how it was prepared and what it would go well with. Right down to asking if we were sharing appetizers and then recommending we stagger them so they would be served hot and fresh so we could enjoy the full experience of each dish. And with such a catalog of wines, he was able to talk about our selection with the insight only someone with 15 years' experience could. The food: "Life is short, start with dessert first." We didn't start with dessert first, but I will here. EVERY SINGLE BITE of the sticky toffee pudding made me giggle. I'm a grown man and I could not contain myself. If I had a magic wand and could change anything about the dish, I'd have nothing. And that was what is so funny. Even in the best dish I can find something, no matter how minor, that I would tweak. A pinch more salt, a bit less arugula, etc, there's always something. But this dish broke me. Nothing, there was not a thing to change. From the sauce that was smooth and rich and sweet with a hint of bitter caramelization, to the perfectly sized portion. Venison can go either way. Once it's overcooked, forget it. But I took a chance and was rewarded. Succulent and balanced with complimenting flavors of the sauce and texture of the spaetzle. Lobster is usually good, this was great. Highlighted with lobster mashed potatoes and just the right about of butter. I'm a huge fan of mussels. These melted in my mouth. The heavy cream sauce soaked into fresh-baked bread, complimenting the dish. Foie gras, delicate and tender, with a pop of sour cherries was a pleasant harbinger of things to come. I'm not a big spender, so I go with the second cheapest bottle of wine (after all, I'm not THAT cheap). In this case, the Petit Rouge. But even this complimented the food, providing a mild background to the variety of smells and flavors we experienced over the evening. There is no good way to sum up this experience. To condense it into a sentence or two would be to cheapen it. Like freeze-dried ice cream or a TV dinner, it would be a mere shadow of its former self. This experience needs just that, to be experienced.

Sheri B.

Yelp
Amazing place. Always fantastic service, and the most amazing food! It's a favourite of ours and never disappoints! Don't let the exterior of the building be a deterrent.
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Amy H.

Yelp
We came here eleven years ago on our honeymoon so we decided to revisit it for our anniversary and it's even better than I remembered. They had an insane deal for a three course dinner. Such incredible value. I appreciate that the best restaurant in town will still participate in off season deals. You a real one. I had the lobster bisque which was the best I've ever had! I also had the ceviche and then the elk. My husband is not an adventurous eater and he had ribeye but the elk was so delicious he ended up finishing mine. Just the best. We would have come back but tragically we got the LAST reservation before a three week closure Oh and the service was terrific and warm! Our server was Raoul (hope I spelled correctly) and he was excellent!
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Audrey S.

Yelp
Truly delectable and delicious; fit for any foodie. Ambiance upscale mountain, service perfect. Good for special occasions as well. Seafood antipasto appetizer was superb- especially the /potato/halibut spread; oyster was perfect. Rack of lamb perfectly cooked and prepared. Dessert for our anniversary was wonderful and a surprise from the house. Best in town without a doubt
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Marta K.

Yelp
Came here to celebrate my Birthday. What an amazing experience. We were greeted at the door with smiles, the wait was very short (we had a reservation). They took our coats and offered us water immediately before being seated. The atmosphere was very romantic with dimmed lights and candles with a fireplace. The service was great! Our waitress was very attentive and always came to check on how we were doing and we needed anything. We ordered the Lobster Bisque which was great with chunks of lobster. Also got the special of the day (lamb Shank) which came with delicious fried noodles and veggies. And my husband got the deer dish which he enjoyed. The portions are very generous and we loved that. For desert we got a cream brûlée which has white chocolate in the base and it was delicious! Totally recommend this restaurant!!
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Patricia F.

Yelp
Came here on family day post a day of skiing. We didn't have reservations but went when they opened and sat at the bar. This was a great spot for us. The bartenders were both very knowledgeable and kind. We asked for wine pairing suggestions and they were spot on. We started with the scallop appetizer to share and were perfectly cooked and went perfectly with the pork belly. For mains, we went with the specials. Black cod and truffle sauce and elk sirloin. Thinking the truffle sauce would over power such a delicate beautiful fish I was very surprised how well it married. The elk was delicious as well. We ended the night with the dessert platter which was more than enough for 2. We finished it thought! Came with I believe 7 tasters of each dessert item. It could barely fit on the bar table. I would definitely come back for a special occasion. Every dish and wine we had was exceptional and service was excellent!
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Mike H.

Yelp
Thoroughly impressed by the quality and the consistency of the food here, and without a doubt, the best restaurant at Whistler. The Australian venison will make you wonder why deer meat isn't more prevalent in North America because they were some of the tastiest meat I've had. You also cannot go wrong with anything from the sea (BC salmon, prawn, and tuna) as the chef did a wonderful job of highlighting the freshness of the ingredients. For dessert, better not leave Rimrock without trying their signature dessert, Sticky Toffee Pudding. Aside from food, the service and ambience also added to our pleasant dining experience. For starters, they have a large wine cellar located partly on the ground floor and hence you get an impressive wine list to pick from. Our waitress was extremely thoughtful and took extremely good care of us the entire evening. Overall, dining here really made our weekend trip that much better and I would not hesitate one bit to recommend Rimrock Cafe to anyone visiting Whistler.
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Shannon T.

Yelp
We have enjoyed this restaurant numerous times. However...Covid seating regulations are the worst I have seen in the Vancouver and Whistler area. I was mortified when I entered the restaurant. Perhaps one or two or three tables were removed, at the most. The restuarant claims this is 50% reduction in seating??? We were sat at a table and the next person across the aisle was less then one metre from me. Thankfully it was later in the evening, and the waitress found us a table with some distancing. There was plexie glass between many tables but aisle traffic was terrible. This is not the place to go if you are concerned about Covid seating regulations.
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Be F.

Yelp
Sitting at Paula's table, we had the most extraordinary experience. Her knowledge, attentiveness, personality and recommendations are all top notch.
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Josephine B.

Yelp
Delicious! When in Whistler, this place is a must. Reserve way ahead of time. I had the filet with mashed potatoes 10/10, husband had the mixed grill also 10/10.
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Leena S.

Yelp
I found this hidden gem through a recommendation from my hair lady. This place is worth driving all the way from Vancouver for! Every time I have been here I have always been satisfied with the exceptional service, and amazing food. Every time I have brought someone here, they have all said it is the best restaurant they have been too. The only thing is they book up fast, so make yourbreservation ahead I usually get the seafood trio. Suggestion - come hungry. You will finish all your food no matter how full you are! Ps - the sticky toffee is a must!!
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Maya H.

Yelp
Wow just wow! We came here after an epic snowboarding day and it was just the cherry on top. We ordered the lobster brisque, mushroom salad, Ahi tuna, the lamb shank, the Sable fish, a side of mushroom risotto and lobster mash and they were all absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend this place and make sure you make a reservation. For dessert we ordered the almond chocolate cake and toffee pudding, after trying both we fell in love with the toffee pudding. There is nothing like it, we will not order any other dessert next time we're here.
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Linda F.

Yelp
Ok, I'll fully admit I'm picky. And I have nothing but good things to say about this amazing place. Great atmosphere. Amazing service, huge wine list. One server just came by to make sure our waters were always full. Leslie was an amazing server, the appies were fantastic and it only got better from there. We had the trio and the halibut and all was done perfectly. Cooked perfectly, paired perfectly with the perfect amount of seasoning. We were celebrating a 40th birthday so Leslie sent over a complimentary serving of lava cake and even though we were completely full we ate it too. Its the type of place where you know someone put a lot of effort into making you an amazing meal, so don't you dare waste it. It was the best meal I've ever eaten, anywhere in the world and thats saying something!

Kieran L.

Yelp
The food was excellent and deserves five stars. The COVID protocols were taken seriously by staff and patron's universally. A fine dining experience demands attentive service. However, I found the up close attention to be too much for my comfort. My preference was to wear a mask while staff was one to two feet away. For example my water glass was filled four times to ensure I was never left wanting water. But I was unable to to get my mask on each time and found myself very uncomfortable with the wait staff leaning across the table to fill a glass I am not sure I ever drank from. My recommendation is that staff stand back and ask if we want more water and ask how we would like the glass to be filled. One dish was not to the liking of a particularly picky eater in our party. It was clearly not being eaten and the staff did not observe this. We contemplated requesting another dish for them. But the restaurant quickly filled up and we realized the restaurant was at what I considered full capacity. There were 23 patrons in the back section of the restaurant and I estimated 65-75 in the main restaurant room as we left. When a patron started coughing repeatedly we decided to leave immediately and skip the dessert course. I stayed to pay the bill as the rest of our party went to the parking lot. We loved the food. The staff was doing everything they could to give a us an excellent experience. We failed to communicate our preferences about distancing strongly. We have been to Sky Bistro in Banff and a restaurant with hybrid indoor/outdoor seating and felt their protocols were much more to our liking. Restaurants need to be financially viable and that means meeting demand and getting patrons back in to ensure they thrive. We are all trying to figure this out together. I recommend patrons call in advance and speak up about their COVID needs. Splurge and tip fully to help the staff and restaurant thrive.