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Rimrock CafevsAraxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Both establishments are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar is the choice of most professionals compared to Rim Rock Cafe & Oyster Bar. Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar scores 92 with approval from 8 publications like Afar Magazine, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
Rimrock Cafe
Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
2117 Whistler Rd, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B2, Canada
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Gayot14.0
"A favorite with locals and in-the-know visitors, this spot's European ambience and consistently well-executed dishes seal the deal." Full review
Zagat4.6
"“Fresh ingredients beautifully and creatively prepared” make for “delicious” Pacific Northwest dishes that “never disappoint” at this pricey creekside seafooder." Full review
Frommer's "This dignified, rustic little spot—a bit off the beaten path on the drive to Creekside, Whistler’s satellite village—serves some of the best seafood in town." Full review
Fodor's "About 3 km (2 miles) south of the village, this restaurant is a perennial favorite as much for its cozy, unpretentious dining room as for its great seafood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Known around town for it’s service, no server at Rim Rock Café has been on staff less than 12 years." Full review
Frommer's "This dignified, rustic little spot—a bit off the beaten path on the drive to Creekside, Whistler’s satellite village—serves some of the best seafood in town" Full review
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
BlackBook Gayot Zagat
Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
4222 Village Square, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B4, Canada
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BlackBook "Hearty meats get the royal treatment, shellfish and seafood burst with freshness that pairs perfectly with spectacular champagne vintages."
Gayot16.0
"Araxi offers a â100-mileâ menu and an approachable wine list." Full review
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The seafood and oyster bar serves an extravagant two-tiered tower piled with oysters, spot prawns, Dungeness crab, Arctic char and more (be sure to check out the year-round daily oyster specials offered between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.).
Zagat4.5
"This Whistler “must-try” offers “beautifully presented”, “creative” Pacific Northwest plates featuring “local ingredients” delivered by “casual, professional” servers in “pretty” environs." Full review
Afar Magazine "Araxi is an internationally known farm-to-table restaurant based in the heart of Whistler Village." Full review
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Araxi hosts a long table dinner in Pemberton, just next door to Whistler, so be sure to watch for dates.
Fodor's "Terra-cotta tiles, well-chosen antiques, and original artwork create a vibrantly chic atmosphere for what has always been one of Whistler's top fine-dining restaurants." Full review
Frommer's "Executive chef James Walt has been a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, and this sophisticated restaurant is a perfect expression of both his passion and his immense talent." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With a 1000-bottle wine list, Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar is the place to go if you want to try wines from around the world." Full review
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Be sure not to skip dessert.
Condé Nast Traveler "The service can be hit-or-miss. But this long-time farm-to-table sources ingredients from local farmers, fisheries, and ranchers...features one of the best wine selections in British Columbia." Full review
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Start with oysters—there’s always a fine local selection to choose from.
Frommer's "Executive chef James Walt has been a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement, and this sophisticated restaurant is a perfect expression of both his passion and his immense talent" Full review
