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Restaurants
Bishop's
Chef John Bishop combines
intimate dining with flawless serv-
ice. Organic ingredients determine
the weekly West Coast menu.
Dinner only.
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2183 W 4th Ave
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Map B2
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604 738 2025
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$$$$$
Lumière
Rob Feenie beat TV's Iron
Chef in 2005, cinching his position
as chef extraordinaire. His menu
is classical French. Signature
items are roasted sablefish and
magret duck.
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2551 W Broadway
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Map B2
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604 739 8185
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$$$$$
West
Behind the unassuming door-
way lies a spacious interior with
sleek decor and contemporary
regional fare. Vies for best restaur-
ant in the city.
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2881 Granville St
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Map B2
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604 738 8938
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$$$$$
The Beach House at
Dundarave Pier
Sit on the deck of this 1912 house,
choose a glass of wine from the
long list, and enjoy West Coast
cuisine.
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150 25th St, West Vancou-
ver
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Map B1
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604 922 1414
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$$$
Salmon House on the Hill
Perched in the North Shore
hills, this restaurant is known for
its green alderwood-grilled BC
salmon. First Nations art and arti-
facts complement the rustic yet
elegant interior of wood and glass.
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2229 Folkstone Way, West Vancou-
ver
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Map B1
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604 926 3212
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$$$$
Araxi
Local produce is served with
a Mediterranean bent at this low-
key yet classy spot. Oysters and
wild salmon for fish-lovers, lamb
confit and steaks for others. Good
wine list.
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4222 Village Sq, Whistler
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Map F1
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604 932 4540
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$$$$$
Cru
Here, the lines of fine dining,
lounge, and bistro blur. The menu
consists of lovely small plates and
a four-course
prix fixe
. Try the lus-
cious steamed mussels, or duck
confit and
frisée
salad with warm
bacon dressing.
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1459 W Broadway
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Map B2
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604 677 4111
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$$
Trattoria di Umberto
The warmth of Tuscany is
reflected in the imaginative pasta
dishes of celebrity chef Umberto
Menghi. Other highlights include
cioppino
(Italian fish chowder) and
lamb shanks. Excellent wine list.
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4417 Sundial Pl, Whistler
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Map F1
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604 932 5858
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$$$$$
Bin 942 Tapas Parlour
Delectable, creative tapas.
Favorites are clay pot chicken or
Angus beef tenderloin in phyllo.
The music is lively and so is the
crowd.
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1521 W Broadway
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Map
B2
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604 734 9421
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$$$
Tex Corleone's
Chicken, ribs, and deep-dish
pizzas in a room decorated with
Old West movie posters. Kids love
the coloring pages and cowboy
hats.
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4154 Village Green, Whistler
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Map F1
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604 932 5858
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$$$
All restaurants accept credit cards and serve vegetarian food
unless otherwise stated
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