The Velvet Restaurant and Lounge

We had a lovely dinner at The Velvet. The Parsnip and Apple Soup was to die for and the Beef Cheeks were literally melting in your mouth. Drinks were nicely presented and delicious. Service was attentive and personable. The Creme Brûlée and the Chocolate Mousse were very nice. Unfortunately the Chicken Supreme was a bit dry and sort of bland in taste and under seasoned. The atmosphere was great and the convenience of being attached to the hotel was a plus. Overall a great dining experience. Would definitely return and highly recommend.

Fantastic experience overall, including delicious food and deserts, attentive and positive service, pleasant interior and kids game room. Our company enjoyed the soup, Octopus, fish, and short ribs. Pear dessert was so good!

[Oct 2025 Update: I'm updating my review from a 1 star to a 4 star review. I was so impressed with my recent dining experience at the Velvet Restaurant. I would advise against getting room service (see review below) but would highly recommend dining in person. I had a caesar salad and tagliatelle with salmon and both were delicious and well constructed. This is definitely a restaurant to check out if you're in Rossland or nearby.] I'm usually pretty forgiving when it comes to takeout or room service, but the Velvet Restaurant inside the Josie Hotel was a big miss on more than one occasion. First off, the room service order of calamari was cooked in the bowels of Mount Doom: way overcooked until it tasted like hard rubber. My fork had trouble piercing the tough squid exterior. I also ordered the caesar salad and it was one of the worst salads I've ever had from a restaurant: huge pieces of roughly cut lettuce and not much else. Both of these dishes came out to over $50 with the room service charge and auto tip. Not only that, we had The Velvet cater our business lunch (buffet style) and it was more of the same: mediocre food (chicken and potatoes) and not enough to feed our large group (around 40 people). I encourage The Velvet in Rossland to work on the quality of their food and adjust their prices a little lower. Until then, I would not return.

A Bittersweet Experience at The Velvet We chose The Velvet to celebrate our anniversary, expecting a top-tier dining experience given the price and reputation of the place. From the start, the ambiance, music, and staff were outstanding. The service was excellent, and the drinks were well-crafted, setting a great tone for the evening. However, the food was disappointing. We ordered the mussels, tenderloin, and swordfish, but every dish lacked flavor—even the sides. Something as simple as French fries was bland, which was both surprising and frustrating. For a $250 CAD bill, we expected a high-quality culinary experience, but the food simply didn’t live up to the standard. We had to put salt and lime to different things to get some flavor out of the dishes. One redeeming factor was the desserts, which were enjoyable and well-prepared. They provided a pleasant ending to an otherwise underwhelming meal. If you're looking for a place with great service, a nice atmosphere, and well-made drinks, The Velvet delivers. But if food is your top priority, you might want to explore other options.

We arrived at the hotel in the evening of Christmas Eve and were too tired to go out and explore so we decided to stay in for food. Everyone was nice here from the host, the server, to the bar bartender. We did not make any reservation, and were glad that we were given seats at the bar. We were told that the kitchen was behind and we were not in a rush and not hungry, it was fine with us. Just in case, we ordered sourdough to start with and it was great. The place looked nice and spacious. We ordered two main courses. The duck confit two ways and the burger. The portion for the duck was smaller than expected but again we were not hungry, so it was not a problem for us. It was also a tiny bit under cooked than expected, as currently I could only eat food that has been fully cooked. I should have told the staff about that, so that was on me. The burger was quite tasty and reasonably priced. Overall, it was a good experience and relaxing time for us who had driven a long way from Vancouver, BC.

We had many meals at this restaurant as we were staying the week with whole family at the Josie Hotel where this restaurant is located. Our son has celiac and the local options were limited. The chef was incredibly great about this and we felt safe eating here with our need for gluten-free options. This is our second long stay at the hotel and I will say this time around the food was MUCH better. Dinner was particularly strong. We had vegetarian, meat, fish, and I was very happy with everything. We splurged one night for their special event Winery dinner, a local winery was pouring their wines and the chef created a special menu. One of our boys was underage and they brought him a special non-alcoholic creation for each course. For our son with celiac he substituted some menu items for us and he had a great meal. We plan to come back again to Red which is a great ski mountain and we will come back to The Velvet Restaurant. I may have gained a couple pounds despite all this skiing! One caveat- this restaurant is expensive, but the value felt ok as it was delicious.

Wow!! The food and service was amazing, our server (I believe her name was Sienna) was wonderful, very attentive but gave us space for our date night and the food …OMG!! I had the tagliatelle with salmon and my hubby had the tenderloin can’t say enough good things about the food and service Absolutely amazing chef!! We will definitely be back and be bragging about the best meal I have had in a while Btw the bartender makes an amazing margarita 5 stars across the board!

New Years Eve we booked an appy hour after skiing and they were just getting ready for their three course serving for dinner. The food was terrible and expensive. It took them 1hr to bring out the food then we were rushed through eating because they were getting ready. They shouldn’t be taking tables if they can’t handle it. Photo of the $19 cheesy artichoke dip that I don’t think I found one artichoke in. I don’t recommend. Too pricey for the lack of quality.

I got here on a Sunday night and am currently staying at The Josie Hotel for 3 days. I was so impressed with the quality of my dinner, I've been eating here for every meal. I know there are other restaurants in Rossland but having a fantastic restaurant literally 1 minute from your room makes life a lot easier. So far I've eaten 2 dinners and 1 breakfast meal here. I plan on eating at least 2 more meals here before I leave to go back to the United States. The first night, I had the roast beef special of the day, which was described to me as sliced roast beef with gravy by the bartender Savannah. She was fantastic, very friendly and welcoming. Upon receiving it, I realized it was prime rib, which made me more excited. It was served with brown gravy, broccolini, and carrots. The gravy was superb and added just the right saltiness to the prime rib. It was a nice cut with plenty of meat and a small amount of fat. The broccolini and carrots were cooked to the perfect tenderness. I did order a mocktail, the Ruby Fizz, because I wanted a tart drink. Grapefruit and lemon were the primary flavors and it was magnificently refreshing. The next morning, I opted for the more expensive breakfast buffet, which includes eggs, potatoes, sausage, pancakes, and bacon on top of the nice spread of fruits, pastries, yogurt, oatmeal, and fresh fruit. As far as breakfast buffets go, it has everything I needed to tide me over until dinner. For dinne on day 2, I went a bit indulgent after recommendations by my waitress Kate. Kate was amazing; attentive, knew the menu well, and very friendly. I started off with 2 bottles of some of the best Ginger Beer I've ever tasted. Strong ginger flavor with a spicy bite. The canoe cut of bone marrow was so rich and delicious on the lightly toasted pieces of sourdough. I even used extra prices to sop up the juices in the bone marrow. Last but not least, was a slice of beef tenderloin, lobster (which I added), wilted kale, and potato pavé. The kale was wonderful. I wish I had more of it. Lightly cooked with a nice salted finish. The potato pavé was something I've never seen before. Kate explained it was basically scalloped potatoes with a crispy shell. That too was crispy, yet tender and buttery. The lobster was cooked to perfection, tender and not tough or overcooked. It was lightly seasoned and for the first time in my life, I ate lobster without butter and I liked it. The beef tenderloin was cooked medium rare and was sitting on a bed of gravy. I'm sure it was the same gravy as the prime rib and I made sure to eat up every piece. I love The Velvet. It really is a wonderful place to eat and the food is superb. Everyone is nice and I've had back to back delicious dinners that I'll remember long after I leave here. Can't wait to eat here tomorrow.

Spent every Apres ski here. Conveniently located slope side where you can ski in and out. Happy hour 2-430pm. Best deal was the beer on tap for $6. Poutine and grilled cheese were the kids fave. Friendly service and large spacious atmosphere.

We had dinner and breakfast here at the hotel. The Pedals and Pints was a good deal and service was awesome. Even though the grilled cheese came undergone, they took it back and made it perfect. Breakfast was good too. The hotel was very nice. The had a pair of nice saunas that we checked out too.

Service was great. The beer on the tap, quite a few from Rossland, was also amazing. The grilled cheese also was good. The vegetarian burger/mushroom was so delicious. Would skip the calamari. Location was great! Slope side. Great place to wait for fellow skiers .

Overall good food and good drinks, right on the mountain. A bit bougie, for sure, but still great!

We are here almost every night of our stay. We were so impressed each night by how much wonderful and fresh the food was.

We had the seafood pasta and the scallops yesterday. The dishes were so terrible that we stopped eating after a bite or two. Need to get a new chef! Service was fine, ambiance also nice... What a contrast to the food!

Came here for apres. They didn't have any apres specials but ate here anyway. My friends got the poutine and turkey pot pie. I got the trout. The trout had a smoky flavor, was moist and was cooked perfectly! The poutine didn't have much gravy but it had good flavor and wasn't too salty. It has modern decor and the servers were friendly. Prices are a little high but the location is convenient with it being at the base of the mountain.

This is a very nice restaurant/lounge located in The Josie Hotel. It has a nice outdoor seating area with fire pits slopeside. They have a nice bar area with a happy hour from 2-3pm. They have a early Apres Menu until 4:30. The dinner menu starts at 5. The chicken BLT was delicious. The burger & fries are juicy & tasty. The mushroom soup was good. The fish tacos are very small but good. They have limited staff, so no food service at bar and you have to make a reservation for dinner. Non hotel maybe turned away because of staffing.

Incredible cocktails. Excellent service. Differing soups daily. I had a carrot, coconut milk soup one day that was off the charts! The duck meal was a no go for me, unfortunately. It had a slight gamey taste and the minced meat inside a fried batter was odd and unappetizing. I'll 100% return for their happy hour menu but likely not dinner. Side note: excellent selection of bottled wine. I chose a Pinot Noir and it was perfection.

We visited the Velvet multiple times during our stay at the Josie. The service was 50/50 with some amazing, attentive staff mixed with some who seemed not to care. Breakfast felt a bit overpriced, but the Apres with live music was an absolute treat. I love the oversized chairs in the lounge, and the ramen bowl was so savory and warm on this frigid day. Overall I will be visiting again for all the high points.

Impeccable service, delicious food, lovely atmosphere. Our waiter, former chef Darcy, was charming, refined, full of personality, supported by a cheerful, attentive team of friendly servers; great, responsive bartender and efficient host - perfect across the board. Party of four. The homemade bread and fresh churned butter was divine. I had the Salt Baked Beet Salad, another guest had the Caprese salad for starters. For our entrees: the ladies had cornish game hens, the men had black pepper steaks. We all shared wine and the rosemary sponge cake - interesting combo, fresh and unique. Everyone was thrilled with their meals. Staying at the hotel - which is beautiful. Love the tub! ;-)

Modern yet cozy restaurant located inside The Josie Hotel at the base of Red Mountain. Perfect spot for lunch on a rainy day for myself and a friend taking a break from skiing. Menu had a nice selection, service was prompt and courteous and the dishes served were fresh, hot and delicious. Don't miss this spot while you are visiting Red!

This place was fantastic ! We dined here a few times during our stay. For dinner we tried the beets, Brussels sprouts, risotto, pate and carpaccio. Everything was exceptional. Cocktails were great as well. For breakfast I had the overnight oats which surprisingly delicious. My partners pancakes were just so-so. Coffee is decent though! Lastly we tried the baked Brie which was decadent but nicely balanced with the fruit served with. Highly recommend to visit whether you're staying at the hotel or not !

I was in town for a business trip and staying at the Josie Hotel (which is GREAT btw) so I decided to have dinner here. The restaurant is very nice, the decor is pleasing with an upscale trendy vibe. It was a quiet middle of the week evening so not many guests in the hotel or the restaurant. For locals that live in the area this is a nice place for a date night, albeit a little spendy. The service was good, the food was also good; my only complaint is that it's overpriced for what you get. $26 for a small plate of meatless pasta is rather high! $12 Creme Brulee in a glass vessel about the size of a petri dish is a little excessive. The brussel sprout appetizer was a nice way to start off and at $8 it was also a little on the high side for the portion size. I typically don't get fussy about price when I dine out, but this meal was $74 out the door for a party of one. Maybe it's comparable in price to other places in the area-- give it try just bring a fat wallet when you do.

If you're looking for a restaurant to cap off a great ski vacation, the Velvet is the place to go. Located in the Josie Hotel, this restaurant has large windows and tall ceilings to make it feel chic but not stuffy. And the menu was excellent! Not wanting to miss out on their appetizers, we started with the mushroom soup and the foie gras. Both were dressed perfectly to augment the flavors of the dish. We then split a steak and some greens for the main course. Just the right amount of food while still leaving room for their creme brûlée.

I've been to this restaurant twice for meals - dinner and breakfast- as well as a quick post-hike happy hour. Food is really delicious but portions are not egregious. Seems like they strive for quality over quantity. Poutine was perfect, breakfast sandwich on a fresh brioche bun was awesome, great brekkie potatoes too and the Bloody Mary was excellent. Service was on point and the staff is all really nice. No one was pushy nor were they rushing us. All times I've been with my infant and they were always accommodating to us. The view and ambiance are also awesome. Sitting at the base of Red and watching for skiers, bikers or bears - so fun! Love it, will be back!

I can't believe this place. It's exactly what Rossland needed. The room is beautiful. Every detail is thought out. The staff are absolutely top notch, it's casual fine dining done perfectly. And the menu is perfection. The starters are insane.....try the ribs for a bar snack....served with a lime wedge that you're meant to use....so good. We had the rabbit papardelle and the steak frites. Absolutely unbelievable. Oh and we had the elk scotch egg as a starter as well and holy crap that was good. Beautiful room, great food, amazing service, and the price points are lower than i'd expect from a place like this. Very glad we now have this in Rossland.

Everything about this restaurant impressed. Beautiful, modern restaurant with good service. Our waiter from Quebec was personable if not as attentive as he could be. The food was a little slow to come out, but wasn't excruciating. The food itself was top notch. Everything was cooked perfectly and presentation did not disappoint.

This is the best restaurant in the area. The team that has been assemble here in the kitchen and front of house staff are all top notch. Food was quick and hot even though it was a busy weekend at prime dining time (7pm). We had the ravioli, the veg soul, Josie burger and two desserts. Vegetarian soul, was just amazing!, can't stop thinking about it!. We ordered a bottle of wine that was sold out, the server brought us a comparable bottle that was just amazing. We are staying at the hotel, so definitely going back for more!.

The food is good....when it arrives. This place is understaffed and it still appears to be in the midst of a soft opening. My cappuccino was delayed because they took the opportunity of me ordering one to train their staff on cappuccino production. Perhaps that could be accomplished outside of business hours so that can get my cappuccino promptly. They also need more beer options; it's ludicrous that colors light is one of them.

Such amazing food! We attended a wedding here and even the vegetarian food was absolutely delicious. Best food out I've had in a long time.

Fantastic restaurant! This was our first time in Rossland and our first visit to Red Mountain Resort. We looked at multiple places for dinner on Yelp and Trip Adviser. We are so happy with our pick! The decor is incredible. It has an upscale feeling, but still reminds you that you're up in the mountains surrounded by snow. We were seated near the kitchen, but immediately asked to me moved up to the bar looking into their open kitchen so we could watch the cooks at work. Scott, the sous-chef who kept us company while he churned out delectable charcuterie boards and salads, was incredibly friendly. Our waitress was great too, checking in at the right time and refilling our water. While the interior and staff were excellent, the true highlight of the evening was our food! A pickled farm fresh egg on arugula and a slice of maple candied bacon was a perfect, savory-sweet start. Wife ordered the butternut squash ravioli and a side of bok-choy. Both were incredible-cooked perfectly, fresh and delicious. I had the confit rabbit with pappardelle pasta. Nothing beats fresh pasta, and the rich pulled rabbit meat was balanced with cabbage and onion. For dessert we shared an apple tart with rich, real vanilla ice cream and a blueberry panna cotta that was surprisingly light. Overall, very close to a perfect dining experience for our anniversary! Thank you Scott and Velvet Lounge! Btw, Magic School bus was the bomb!

Ambiance is great, service good. The menu is quite limited, but the burger I ordered was pretty good -- although nothing outstanding - I've had just as good or better at some of my favorite pubs. Huuuuuge turn-off for me was the unexpected added $5 charge on the bill for a green side salad substitution in lieu of the fries. If the salad was something above par then I wouldn't have minded but the salad was very small (5 small forkfuls) and consisted of lettuce with a few sliced cherry tomatoes and a little shaved cucumber on top and that was it; No choice of salad dressing was offered and the vinaigrette dressing it came with was so "barely there" that for the first 3 bites I was really on the fence on whether it had any dressing at all. I'll come back for a beer on the patio sometime, but I'll be taking my dining dollar to Nelson where there are plenty of excellent dining choices that don't leave you feeling ripped off!