If you are considering hosting a group dinner at the cellar, do it! An absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish the staff were extremely accommodating and the service was extraordinary. They went above and beyond to make my birthday feel extra special with sweet personalized touches and encouraged us to party the evening away! We definitely have a rowdy group and Andrea was especially sweet and patient with us even when we were quite drunk. I can’t imagine a more beautiful space and special evening and we will definitely be recommending it to anyone we know who will be visiting Whistler.
GordonH
We went for a Valentines dinner. My wife is celiac and the options and quality of food for her was likely the best we have experienced. Great server ( from Italy). Pricey but I was prepared for that . Great dining experience all around!
An absolutely lovely evening out in Whistler. Service was prompt, efficient and courteous. The sommelier was knowledgeable and we enjoyed her recommendation. Our party ordered a variety of dishes (meat, seafood etc.) and vegetarian/vegan options were well catered-for. Looking forward to going back!
Villarq
El mejor Restaurante de Whistler. He estado a hi 3 veces, cada vez cumple o supera mis expectativas, si van en grupos reservar con tiempo. Hay guardarropa en la entrada, todos muy amables, si van en grupo les cargan una propina del 20% lo cual se acostumbra en casi todos lados ya. El pato lo preparan de diferentes maneras pero siempre es espectacular, no se pueden perder los postres el House Churned Ice Cream or Sorbet es imperdible. Los meseros muy amables, pídeles recomendaciones, siempre cumplen.
Araxi deserves all the positive reviews it gets. I am a foodie that can't stand over done over pretentious food that does not live up to the hype & price. I dined with my GF brother for 5 days in Whistler & this was the only restaurant that made it a pleasure to be GF. And us gluten addicts were well catered for. Balanced flavours and sensible portions. The pastry on the apple tart was heavenly. I have never actually had tender vension - it was sublime. Many thanks SJW
We chose Araxi because the reviews were outstanding. We encountered a restaurant that was much bigger than the photos online. The location was right in the middle of the famous Whistler Village. The menu seemed simple and nothing shouted "interesting" so the waiter provided some important guidance about the style in which each meal was cooked which helped to narrow down our choices. He assured us that "no matter what we ordered, we would not be disappointed." And he was right. My Sablefish was the best I have EVER had. It was done in a Japanese style in a perfect miso broth with the perfect seasonings and the most scrumptious bok choy. Yes scrumptious. My husband had the pork loin and he cast aside decorum and cleaned his plate. I was delighted to see an apple dessert, it was better than I imagined and just perfect. Not too sweet, and fresh. My huns had the black forrest cake. Very moist apparently. I don't know- he wouldnt share. Fabulous eatery!
Delicious! Had the beef tenderloin and it was outstanding! My husband had the Tuna and thought the same! Will definitely come back next time in Whistler and recommend to friends :)
ChrisH3040
We went to this restaurant based on all the good reviews and were not disappointed. The saddle fish was amazingly great as was the shrimp appetizer. The selection of wines and drinks were huge and the service, although at first a bit rushed, settled into a nice pace with our server allowing us time to enjoy each course. When we return to Whistler, we will definitely return.
Foodie25
We eat at Araxi every year when we come to Whistler. The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. There is a good reason why it is rated as one of the best restaurants in Whistler.
Came here first night in whistler. On par with some of the better restaurants in New York. Waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Oysters very good all the seafood dishes were excellent. Top notch place to go for gourmet food after a day of skiing.
What a great evening we had. Beautiful food, great wine and friendly attentive but unobtrusive service from Therese. Highly recommend this restaurant, make sure you try the oysters!
KimberleeG
Definitely worth setting up this reservation ahead of time. The house pasta & NY steak were amazing. The Kusshi oysters (order it crispy for a whole different experience) was out of this world!
AmandaM
This is an annual visit to Whistler and this restaurant to celebrate our son's birthday and have a family weekend together with him and our daughter. We stay at the Pan Pacific so have only a 2 minute walk to this wonderful restaurant. Always a good meal and a lovely time. The seafood tower is impressive and a family favourite. My husband had the sablefish and stated it was the best he has ever had, my son had the venison, my daughter the duck and I, the pork. A wonderful meal and wonderful attentive (but not overly) service as well.
Our third visit and Araxi still delivers the goods. Simply the best dining experience in Whistler. Great food and service with very knowledgable waiting staff. Some may consider it a little pricey, but once you have dined here, the price really reflects the quality and you realise what great value for money it is. We will be back. The chefs can adapt any dish on the menu to ensure that gluten intolerant diners have the full menu to choose from.
BusinessTraveler226
This is my third visit to Araxi. On the previous two occasions we have had the tasting menu with wine pairings which made for a truly memorable experience. This time there was no tasting menu on offer and our server appeared to be unaware that Araxi even offered such a menu as he twice referred to it as a "prix fixe". Our subsequent meal was good, but not sufficiently so to justify the size of the bill (over $150 a head - reflecting the large markup on the wine). That said, the special entree was excellent (scallops, cod and stuffed seafood tortellini in a lobster sauce).
If you are considering hosting a group dinner at the cellar, do it! An absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish the staff were extremely accommodating and the service was extraordinary. They went above and beyond to make my birthday feel extra special with sweet personalized touches and encouraged us to party the evening away! We definitely have a rowdy group and Andrea was especially sweet and patient with us even when we were quite drunk. I can’t imagine a more beautiful space and special evening and we will definitely be recommending it to anyone we know who will be visiting Whistler.
We went for a Valentines dinner. My wife is celiac and the options and quality of food for her was likely the best we have experienced. Great server ( from Italy). Pricey but I was prepared for that . Great dining experience all around!
An absolutely lovely evening out in Whistler. Service was prompt, efficient and courteous. The sommelier was knowledgeable and we enjoyed her recommendation. Our party ordered a variety of dishes (meat, seafood etc.) and vegetarian/vegan options were well catered-for. Looking forward to going back!
El mejor Restaurante de Whistler. He estado a hi 3 veces, cada vez cumple o supera mis expectativas, si van en grupos reservar con tiempo. Hay guardarropa en la entrada, todos muy amables, si van en grupo les cargan una propina del 20% lo cual se acostumbra en casi todos lados ya. El pato lo preparan de diferentes maneras pero siempre es espectacular, no se pueden perder los postres el House Churned Ice Cream or Sorbet es imperdible. Los meseros muy amables, pídeles recomendaciones, siempre cumplen.
Araxi deserves all the positive reviews it gets. I am a foodie that can't stand over done over pretentious food that does not live up to the hype & price. I dined with my GF brother for 5 days in Whistler & this was the only restaurant that made it a pleasure to be GF. And us gluten addicts were well catered for. Balanced flavours and sensible portions. The pastry on the apple tart was heavenly. I have never actually had tender vension - it was sublime. Many thanks SJW
We chose Araxi because the reviews were outstanding. We encountered a restaurant that was much bigger than the photos online. The location was right in the middle of the famous Whistler Village. The menu seemed simple and nothing shouted "interesting" so the waiter provided some important guidance about the style in which each meal was cooked which helped to narrow down our choices. He assured us that "no matter what we ordered, we would not be disappointed." And he was right. My Sablefish was the best I have EVER had. It was done in a Japanese style in a perfect miso broth with the perfect seasonings and the most scrumptious bok choy. Yes scrumptious. My husband had the pork loin and he cast aside decorum and cleaned his plate. I was delighted to see an apple dessert, it was better than I imagined and just perfect. Not too sweet, and fresh. My huns had the black forrest cake. Very moist apparently. I don't know- he wouldnt share. Fabulous eatery!
Delicious! Had the beef tenderloin and it was outstanding! My husband had the Tuna and thought the same! Will definitely come back next time in Whistler and recommend to friends :)
We went to this restaurant based on all the good reviews and were not disappointed. The saddle fish was amazingly great as was the shrimp appetizer. The selection of wines and drinks were huge and the service, although at first a bit rushed, settled into a nice pace with our server allowing us time to enjoy each course. When we return to Whistler, we will definitely return.
We eat at Araxi every year when we come to Whistler. The food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. There is a good reason why it is rated as one of the best restaurants in Whistler.
Came here first night in whistler. On par with some of the better restaurants in New York. Waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Oysters very good all the seafood dishes were excellent. Top notch place to go for gourmet food after a day of skiing.
Restaurantji Recommends
What a great evening we had. Beautiful food, great wine and friendly attentive but unobtrusive service from Therese. Highly recommend this restaurant, make sure you try the oysters!
Definitely worth setting up this reservation ahead of time. The house pasta & NY steak were amazing. The Kusshi oysters (order it crispy for a whole different experience) was out of this world!
This is an annual visit to Whistler and this restaurant to celebrate our son's birthday and have a family weekend together with him and our daughter. We stay at the Pan Pacific so have only a 2 minute walk to this wonderful restaurant. Always a good meal and a lovely time. The seafood tower is impressive and a family favourite. My husband had the sablefish and stated it was the best he has ever had, my son had the venison, my daughter the duck and I, the pork. A wonderful meal and wonderful attentive (but not overly) service as well.
Our third visit and Araxi still delivers the goods. Simply the best dining experience in Whistler. Great food and service with very knowledgable waiting staff. Some may consider it a little pricey, but once you have dined here, the price really reflects the quality and you realise what great value for money it is. We will be back. The chefs can adapt any dish on the menu to ensure that gluten intolerant diners have the full menu to choose from.
This is my third visit to Araxi. On the previous two occasions we have had the tasting menu with wine pairings which made for a truly memorable experience. This time there was no tasting menu on offer and our server appeared to be unaware that Araxi even offered such a menu as he twice referred to it as a "prix fixe". Our subsequent meal was good, but not sufficiently so to justify the size of the bill (over $150 a head - reflecting the large markup on the wine). That said, the special entree was excellent (scallops, cod and stuffed seafood tortellini in a lobster sauce).