A great place to stop for lunch. Be sure to make a reservation, but they also offer walk-ins if you arrive early. Having a reservation was quite convenient as we never had to worry about not finding a table. Of all the dishes I tried I really enjoyed the burger and the chili.
In five years I’ve never seen this place busier than after they added the reservation system. It’s awful. The menu is also severely lacking. What happened to pizza as a ski lunch staple as well? More annoyingly, you can’t just go eat at a different lodge, it’s the same lackluster overpriced menu all over the mountain. Thanks vail.
The food is okay. The vegan options aren't great. The vegan chili is fine but the bean burger is so dry. The snacks and drinks are very expensive. The staff is good at making sure you don't spend too long eating lunch. People walk all over the place near in the lobby and it's slippery so be careful.
Whistler is a world class resort but the food is so basic here. The menu reads like a kids menu in a diner (chicken strips, hotdogs etc) but costs $20 each. This is an embarrassing selection of food to greet visitors from around the world.Decent place to warm up and take a break though with a nice view, just get it done before you're kicked out in 45 minutes.
There are actually two restaurants. The lower floor is called Pika's. A bit lackluster in terms of seating and vibe. The upper is Mountain Market and it's a little better. The menus are the same for both, and both tend to require reservations, though it seems like there's some leeway and you can get a seat on the spot if you seem desperate enough. Nice that they have beer and cider. The food leaves a lot to be desired, but what do you expect literally being on top of a mountain? We got the poutine and despite the mediocrity, we ate it all.
I had some of the all time worst food of my life here. After suffering through a buffet line - like a cow going to slaughter - we were forced to choose between chicken fingers, hotdogs and burgers.Certainly North American ski resorts have the ability to serve higher quality, slower food than the slop served here.It doesn't have to be the exact same quality of Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended rifugio fare found in places like the Dolomites in Italy, but given the deep pockets of the clientele who frequent Whistler and other Vail-owned resorts, certainly they can provide a more sophisticated and relaxing experience than having to wait in a buffet for chicken fingers.Whistler is an incredible place to ski, but it should strongly consider a more sophisticated on-mountain dining experience to provide its guests.
You’re thousands of meters away from the ground, so don’t expect super high quality food. They tasted okay, but nothing memorable - good enough after a round of skiing/snowboarding in the morning.Most staff members were friendly. Some I could see they were overworked.Excellent view of the mountains (see picture attached).Lunch is served as cafeteria-style where you grab what you want and pay at the cashier. A staff member told me that menu and hours have been simplified due to Covid - and you must reserve in advance (no walk-ins) as they operate half capacity only. Apparently you have to book as soon as the appointment slots open or you will not get a spot.
If you’re Gluten Intolerant/coeliac plan ahead. Stopped here and struggled to find food. Couldn’t have chips, curry, soup or chilli. Ended up with a salad which isn’t what you want after a morning of skiing.How hard is it to show what people with allergies or Intolerances can have without us having to ask at 4 different desks
For the most part food is dry, overcooked and very expensive. Beef chilli is ok, but small portion and bread is stale. Do yourself a favour and ski into the village for a bit to eat. Or just bring some granola bars.
This is definitely one of the busiest lodges at Whistler so be sure to make a reservation the day before. There isn't any outdoor seating available.