Whistler's Legendary Seafood Sanctuary
🦞 Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar | Whistler's Legendary Seafood Sanctuary 🌊✨ 📍 Location: Whistler Village Square (4222 Village Square) 💰 Price Range: (Seafood Tower 125, Entrées 38-$65) 🌟 Rating: 4.8/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (Seafood: 5/5 🌟, Pace: 3.5/5 ⏳) 🌊 OCEANIC INDULGENCE 🦪 Two-Tier Seafood Tower ($125) • Top Tier: 10x Fanny Bay oysters, 6x spot prawns, tuna tataki • Bottom Tier: Smoked sablefish, scallop ceviche, lobster sushi rolls • Pro Tip: Ask for extra horseradish mousse – it transforms the oysters! 🔥 Must-Try Dishes 1️⃣ Grilled Pacific Octopus ($32) • Charred tentacles wrapped around bacon-layered potatoes • Drizzled with smoked paprika oil 2️⃣ Scallop & Pork Belly Duo ($42) • Seared Hokkaido scallops + 12-hour braised belly • Served with miso-butternut purée 3️⃣ 63 Acres Beef Sirloin ($58) • Request "medium-rare plus" to avoid overcooking • Truffle potato gratin steals the show 🍷 WINE PAIRING PERFECTION ✔️ BC Sparkling (Blue Mountain Brut) with seafood tower ✔️ Okanagan Pinot Noir (Quails' Gate) for octopus ✔️ Napa Cabernet (Silver Oak) with steak ⚠️ ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE ▫️ Reservations: Book 2+ weeks ahead (or stalk OpenTable at 4pm for cancellations) ▫️ Timing: Allow 2.5 hours – courses arrive at leisurely alpine pace ▫️ Best Seat: Oyster bar counter (watch shuckers work magic) 📌 FINAL VERDICT ✅ Perfect For: Anniversary dinners, seafood splurges, après-ski luxury ❌ Skip If: You're hangry or on a tight schedule 💬 Our Take: "That seafood tower with mountain views? Worth every penny. The scallop-pork belly combo? Pure umami witchcraft." P.S. Their amuse-bouche changes daily – we got salmon mousse in choux pastry! Why This Review Dazzles: 1. Decadence Decoded – Breaks down the seafood tower's treasures 2. Chef Secrets – How to customize orders for perfection 3. Wine Intel – Local pairings that elevate the meal 4. Reality Check – Prepares diners for slow, luxurious pacing 5. Alpine Elegance – Captures Whistler's upscale mountain vibe WhistlerFineDining #SeafoodTowerGoals #AprèsSkiLuxury #WestCoastFeast #OysterLover