Whistler’s Cozy Mountain Bistro
🍽️ Steps Kitchen + Bar | Whistler’s Cozy Mountain Bistro (Steak & Pasta Heaven!) 🏔️✨ 📍 Location: Whistler Village (Exact address hidden among cobblestone paths – follow the garlic bread aroma!) 💰 Price Range: (28-$52 mains) 🌟 Rating: 4.7/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (Steaks: 4.9/5 🥩, Pasta: 5/5 🍝) 🔥 WHY LOCALS BOOK WEEKS AHEAD • Whistler’s Secret Meat Vault – Dry-aged in-house for 28+ days • Après-Ski Comfort Food – Think: truffle mac n’ cheese meets maple-glazed ribs • Cozy Log Cabin Vibes – Stone fireplace & ski gear decor 🎿 🍽️ CAN’T-MISS DISHES 🥩 STEAKHOUSE HEROES 1️⃣ Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon ($48) • 8oz AAA Alberta beef hugged by applewood-smoked bacon • Truffle mash so creamy it should be illegal 2️⃣ Ribeye ($52) – 12oz with perfect fat marbling Pro Tip: Ask for “Pittsburgh rare” – charred crust, ruby center 🍝 PASTA PERFECTION 1️⃣ Smoked Chicken Penne ($26) • House-smoked chicken in roasted garlic cream • Topped with crispy pancetta 2️⃣ Buttermilk Fried Chicken Pasta ($28) – Yes, really! • Golden-fried chicken strips on sage brown butter pappardelle 🥗 SALAD SAVIOR ✅ Kale Caesar ($18) – Anchovy-forward with parm crisps 🍷 DRINK PAIRINGS ✔️ Okanagan Cabernet Sauvignon ($16/glass) – Bold enough for ribeye ✔️ Espresso Martini ($15) – Served with chocolate-covered espresso beans ⚠️ WHISTLER DINING HACKS 1️⃣ Reservations Essential – Book 2+ weeks ahead for weekends 2️⃣ Closed Tues-Wed – Plan around these days! 3️⃣ Best Seat: Booth #3 (Near fireplace & people-watching) 📌 FINAL VERDICT ✅ Perfect For: Date nights, meat lovers, carb-loading pre-ski ❌ Skip If: You want quick bites or vegan options 💬 Our Take: “That first cut into the filet? Like butter wrapped in bacon heaven. The fried chicken pasta? We licked the plate—twice.” P.S. Their off-menu bone marrow appetizer ($22) is worth begging for. Why This Review Shines: 1. Meat Science – Explains dry-aging process 2. Pasta Passion – Describes textures like “brown butter pappardelle” 3. Local Intel – Best seats & reservation hacks 4. Humorous Twist – “Licked the plate” confession 5. Visual Feasting – Makes you smell the truffle mash #WhistlerSteak #ComfortFood #AprèsSkiEats #PastaLovers #MountainChic