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BEARFOOT BISTRO
Every night is a celebration! Begin at the Champagne Bar, your crystal flute awaits chilling in a frozen ice rail set in a pewter bar.
Founder André Saint-Jacques is the convivial master of ceremonies who presides over the lively ambience of this award-winning dining room, Best Whistler Restaurant in 2009 and the only Whistler restaurant to receive a coveted three-star rating from the anonymously conducted Where to Eat in Canada guide for 2010/2011. Andre’s passion for wine is clear as you descend and tour the Bearfoot’s extravagant underground wine cellar.
However, its executive chef Melissa Craig’s Modern Canadian cuisine that will leave you dazzled. In 2008, Melissa was crowned “Canada’s Best Chef” at the Canadian Culinary Championships. Her passion leads her to the freshest local and finest international ingredients to create an unforgettable experience.
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50 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 50 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(38)
- fit for foodies(34)
- notable wine list(33)
- romantic(26)
- good for groups(13)
- neighborhood gem(12)
BEARFOOT BISTRO Reviews List
Review 1 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The perfect special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My boyfriend and I enjoyed Bearfoot Bistro and tried their 5-course spring menu for $48. The food was absolutely phenomenal and was followed by a dessert of fresh made ice cream right at our table using liquid nitrogen.
A couple of the things that surprised me on the bill at the end of the night: our water cost $6 each.... Then the shot of either baileys or caramel syrup they served to flavour our ice cream also cost extra as well as the small tray of toppings they left at our table (a couple tiny pots of sauces, some raspberries, nuts, and a couple other things). Those extra costs just caught me a little off guard at the end, but overall an excellent night out with a delightful ambience and amazing food."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic! Best food in Whistler
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I read plenty of reviews complaining about this place for 2 reasons, the price and the stuffy service. I enjoyed the 5 course spring menu for $49 so was much cheaper than normal but the food here is worth the price. Beautiful fine dining options presented perfectly and tasted incredible. The combination of flavors was superb. Service was very friendly and professional as I would expect from this kind of restaurant. I knocked my cocktail over and they were very good at clearing it up and replaced it at no extra charge. I would agree with the criticism of the water charge ($6 pp) just becuase there was no prior warning but did not tarnish a wonderful evening."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Birthday visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good day it was my brides b day and we were here at New Years for our first visit and enjoyed the food"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very welcoming and relaxing environment. Food was of excellent quality and value for money. The combinations of food were exceptional. Service very good. Will certainly return and recommend"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
amazin... food so designer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"funny thing was ordering drinks... that was the oddest thing... took soo long...didn't expect that from this gem of a restaurant...the food rocked..."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Inventive, delicious tasting menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had been wanting to visit Bearfoot Bistro and the Dine-in offer caught my husband's eye. It was the perfect opportunity to try Bearfoot's fine dining offerings. Starter, first and second courses of the tasting menu were inventive and delicious. The cheese course (gouda mousse and a crispy ribbon of cheesy biscuit) was good, but we would have enjoyed it more if it was a selection of fine cheeses. Dessert was a treat (my husband would have loved for the dessert to be more ample!) Overall, it was a lovely experience and met my expectations of a fine dining experience in Whistler. A great Spring treat."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"service is great and you will always find someone around you when you needed them. food is awesome with introduction to all courses when they arrive. amazing wine selections and the one -32 degree Celsius vodka room had added extra value to the restaurant. a must try nitro ice cream is one of the best I have ever had. thank you all and especially john, our server. (I seldomly remember server's name but he's just too outstanding.)"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Dine In Whistler Experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My girlfriend and I traveled up to Whistler to take advantage of the Dine In Whistler event. I've enjoyed the Bearfoot Bistro's Champagne Lounge every time I go to Whistler (every couple of months), this is the first time dining in the restaurant side.
We first enjoyed some oysters for apres in the lounge, then scooted over to the dining room for dinner. Perfection. That was the experience from beginning to end. The food preparation and delivery was spot on, my girlfriend could not stop with the praises. The Dine In menu of only $41 for five courses was an added bonus as I could have paid triple the amount and still feel like I got my money's worth."
We first enjoyed some oysters for apres in the lounge, then scooted over to the dining room for dinner. Perfection. That was the experience from beginning to end. The food preparation and delivery was spot on, my girlfriend could not stop with the praises. The Dine In menu of only $41 for five courses was an added bonus as I could have paid triple the amount and still feel like I got my money's worth."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service was exceptional!
Enjoyed the extra effort placed on a good sound system, comfortable and trendy seating and sparkly lighting.
Staff could not have been more courteous, attentive and engaging.
My girlfriend and I had a special evening that will long be remembered...thank you!"
Enjoyed the extra effort placed on a good sound system, comfortable and trendy seating and sparkly lighting.
Staff could not have been more courteous, attentive and engaging.
My girlfriend and I had a special evening that will long be remembered...thank you!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fabulous food, terrible service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was the 5th time that I have dined at the BB.If it had been my first it would have been my last. The redeeming part of dining experience was the incredible food, & is the reason that we have returned to the BB for our past several visits to Whistler. Simply, our waiter Pascal was overtly rude, inattentive and generally unpleasant. I am sure we received such terrible service was because we had our 2 year old with us. Our daughter said “hello” to Pascal a minimum of 10 times and he never acknowledge her, he did not bring me my cocktail until after we had eaten most of our oysters, poured the wine I had ordered for my main as soon as I ordered it (before appetizers) & took forever to bring the bill etc."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
True culinary experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining at the Bearfoot Bistro is a culinary adventure. Varied ingredients excite all the different areas of the palate. Local and regional seasonal ingredients simply wow!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had 3 rounds of oysters before diner..great.
Diner was menu for dine in whistler..outstanding.
Best of all was the wine..huge wine list,very good selection of really good wine.
Diner was menu for dine in whistler..outstanding.
Best of all was the wine..huge wine list,very good selection of really good wine.
Love the layout of place. Tables situated for a private dining experience."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
never disappoints
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great food experience! We can always rely on bearfoot for a great dining experience."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had the five course set
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the five course set menu at $48 per person. Price is not bad at all, considering the quality of the food. Everything was excellent! I loved the carrot appetizer with the toasted buckwheat. The corn soup was heavenly. Long cod was excellent and so was the short rib. We had the nitro ice cream for an additional $16 per person just for fun. It was very good but would probably not order that again next time. The other desserts were just as good. We really enjoyed the experience."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It seemed a bit all show and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It seemed a bit all show and no delivery to me. The food wasn't spectacular but it looked pretty. Limited choice because it was only a fixed price menu. No a la carte available. Timing and communication wasn't the greatest by the staff. I felt like I could have been eating in any old dining hall. Ambiance and décor need work. As someone who knows costing of wine, the wine list overrated and way, way overpriced."
Dined on 11/04/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 16 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Overpriced and Overrated
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was at a used car dealership. The sell ups and up charges left us feeling fleeced. Worst dining experience and most expensive ($200 per person) I've ever had."
Dined on 27/03/2013
2007
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Review 17 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dining as usual. Enjoyable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dining as usual. Enjoyable live music. Awesome time with friends in Whistler."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2009
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Review 18 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Poor service and not good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Poor service and not good value for money. Trading on past greatness that has now lost its way"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2012
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Review 19 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went with my friends during
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I went with my friends during our ski vacation and this restaurant was the highlight of our trip.
It has a fun vibe, excellent service & it's hard to beat the selection of unique activities you can do during dinner.
As a champagne connoisseur I was able to choose from a long list of fabulous champagnes & then proceed to sabre the top off of the bottle between courses. The food was incredible! And then you can make your own nitrous ice cream with smoking cauldron and all!
I highly recommend Bearfoot Bistro. Just be forewarned to bring a your wallet because you have to pay to play!"
It has a fun vibe, excellent service & it's hard to beat the selection of unique activities you can do during dinner.
As a champagne connoisseur I was able to choose from a long list of fabulous champagnes & then proceed to sabre the top off of the bottle between courses. The food was incredible! And then you can make your own nitrous ice cream with smoking cauldron and all!
I highly recommend Bearfoot Bistro. Just be forewarned to bring a your wallet because you have to pay to play!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
VERY over priced! Although
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"VERY over priced! Although the food we ate was above average, there is no way a bowl of soup and a vegetarian dish with a few potatoes on the plate is worth $100. We added the Nitro icecream which added $20 per person. We were there for a special occasion and decided to try the champagne sabering. The prices on the menu are per glass.. Be careful. We almost got stuck with a $600 bottle of champagne. The guy that took us down to the wine cellar talked so fast and made us feel like we were inconveniencing him. For an experience you'll probably do once in your life, it was very disappointing. If you're looking for an experience that will cost a mortgage payment try the Barefoot Bistro. We will not be returning."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 21 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing experience!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disappointing experience! The dining room wasn't particularly attractive and the overall noise level was awful. We had a table which was too big for our party to permit easy conversation; the clamor from the kitchen and the bad piano led to an increase in the volume of conversations elsewhere. Dinner and service were good but not great. The bill was not cheap. Overall I' d say this was poor!!!"
Dined on 28/02/2013
2012
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Review 22 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Arrogant Sommelier
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good and the trip to the vodka room was great fun.
Our biggest disappointment of the night was the extremely rude and arrogant Sommelier. He was clearly indignant at our choice of wine (a family friends vineyard which is significantly better than the clearly overpriced selections he was recommending). When we asked why he recommened them he had no idea. We (a party of 5)found his attitude clealry out of touch with the restaurant and the whistler vibe in general.
Although we had a good night, we would not recommend the restaurant to friends simply because of that experience."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
$65 corkage fee!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a very nice upscale place, however, we would like to see a regular menu rather than the fixed combo selections w surcharges for substitutions. Also, $65 corkage is THE HIGHEST we've ever paid. We do not plan to come back."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 24 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was terrible. We waited 15-20 minutes to be seated and took another 20 minutes to get our order taken. By this time it was almost 10:30 pm. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived but by this time, it was relatively slow. We were 4 people and all of us were very surprised it took so long to get our food, to get the table cleaned after each course and at the end, to get the check. It seems the staff was more worried about cleaning the restaurant to get it ready for the following day than to take care of our table. We arrived at 9:20pm and left at 12:30am (we literally were the next to last table to leave). It was a very expensive bill for an average service. Not coming back again."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2009
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Review 25 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A treasure of a find!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a real treasure of a find for use. Great view, service and food. Will defanetly go back when in Vancouver."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2002
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food. Well-presented.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Well-presented. But, noisy environment."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for BEARFOOT BISTRO
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
14 out of 15 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic