Whistler’s Pinnacle of Pacific Northwest Fine Dining

🇨🇦 Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar – Whistler’s Pinnacle of Pacific Northwest Fine Dining 🍽️✨ For over four decades, Araxi has reigned supreme as Whistler’s most coveted culinary destination, blending wild coastal ingredients with European finesse in a setting that screams alpine luxury. Consistently ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants, this is where foodies propose, celebrities hide, and chefs pilgrimage—if they can snag a reservation. 📍 The Unmissable Details Name: Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar (A Whistler Village landmark since 1981!) Location: 4222 Village Square #110 (Center of Whistler’s pedestrian zone—follow the glow of its raw bar’s ice beds!) Hours: • Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Reservations open 3 months in advance—set a reminder!) • Oyster Happy Hour: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Half-price Kumamotos + $9 cocktails) Vibe: Rustic opulence—think hand-forged iron chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling wine cabinets, and an open kitchen where chefs torch duck skin to crackling perfection. 🍽️ The Legendary Menu 1️⃣ Haida Gwaii Venison – $42 🦌🔥 • Sourced from Indigenous hunters in BC’s remote islands • Cooked: Medium-rare with juniper-berry jus and black truffle shavings • Side: Salt-baked candy-striped beets with goat cheese snow 2️⃣ Foraged Mushroom Risotto – $28 🍄✨ • Rice: Carnaroli, stirred with chanterelles, morels, and porcini dust • Secret Weapon: Spruce tip oil for a boreal forest aroma 3️⃣ Wood-Grilled Duck Breast – $38 🦆🍒 • Crisp skin, rosy interior, glazed with blackberry-port reduction • Pair with: Duck-fat roasted fingerlings (+$6) 4️⃣ Oyster Selection – Market Price 🦪🌊 • Daily rotation: Fanny Bay (buttery), Kusshi (clean), and rare Olympias • Served with: Horseradish granite + kelp-infused mignonette 💡 Why Araxi Stands Alone ✅ Hyper-local sourcing: • Venison from Haida Gwaii First Nations • Mushrooms foraged in Coastal Range microclimates • Oysters harvested same morning from Vancouver Island ✅ Next-level wine program: • 500+ labels, including cult BC Pinot Noirs and Burgundies • Sommeliers who pair wines to your personality (seriously—try them!) ✅ Chef’s pedigree: • Team trained at Michelin-starred Relae (Copenhagen) and Hawksworth (Vancouver) 📸 Instagram Gold 1️⃣ Venison plated on slate with smoke swirling (FoodPorn) 2️⃣ Oyster tower against mountain views (PearlsAndPeaks) 3️⃣ Risotto pull shot with truffle snow (CarbArt) ⚠️ Survival Tips •Reservations: Book exactly at midnight, 90 days out (yes, it’s competitive!) • Dress code: “Whistler Black Tie” (e.g., designer flannel + boots okay) • Vegetarian? The heirloom carrot tartare ($18) will convert meat-lovers • Parking: Free at Whistler Conference Centre after 5:00 PM #BCRestaurants #LuxuryTravel #FoodieBucketList