Whistler: Fine Dining Dinner Tour & Wine Cellar Experience

Summary

Progressive Whistler dinner tour with wine cellar & chef stories

You’ll taste your way through Whistler on a four-course dinner tour led by a local guide—starting in a legendary wine cellar (with Champagne sabering!), then moving between top restaurants for steak, seafood or vegetarian mains, cheese boards, desserts and optional wine pairings. Expect laughter, new friends, and flavors you’ll remember long after leaving the mountains.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it feels like to stand in a wine cellar surrounded by 15,000 bottles? I didn’t expect the air to be so cool and earthy down there—like old books and something sweeter. Our guide, Jamie, handed me a saber (yes, an actual sword) and showed us how to open Champagne the way Napoleon apparently did. I was nervous I’d send the cork flying into someone’s risotto, but Jamie just grinned and said, “That’s half the fun.” We toasted with a splash of sparkling wine that tasted brighter than I expected—maybe it was just the nerves.

After that, we shuffled out into Whistler Village. The air smelled like cedar and rain—you know how mountain towns always do? At Hy’s Steakhouse, they set up this blind wine tasting. I’m still not sure if my guesses were right (probably not), but it made everyone loosen up. There was this couple from Vancouver who kept whispering about which glass was which; our server winked at me when I said one tasted “like summer camp,” whatever that means. The steak came out perfectly pink in the middle, buttery somehow—can steak be buttery?

Quattro was next for mains. Candlelight on white tablecloths, people laughing quietly behind us. I picked the seafood option—still thinking about that sauce—and tried to say thank you in Italian to our waiter. He smiled politely; maybe he gets that a lot from tourists like me. By then we were all swapping stories about ski wipeouts and weird travel snacks. It felt less like a tour and more like some kind of moving dinner party.

The last stop was FireRock Lounge for cheese and dessert. Someone ordered icewine (I had a sip—it’s sweet but sharp), and we passed around chocolate truffles from Roger’s Chocolates while watching snow drift past the window outside. Honestly, I didn’t want it to end yet. Walking back through Whistler with new friends, bellies full—it’s one of those nights you replay later when you’re home again.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Progressive four-course dinner tour

• Meet guide at designated spot
• Visit Bearfoot Bistro for amuse bouche
• Learn Champagne sabering in wine cellar
• Go to Hys Steakhouse for appetizer
• Participate in blind wine-tasting seminar
• Enjoy main course at Quattro
• Taste icewine truffles at Roger's Chocolates
• Finish with seasonal dessert at FireRock Lounge

Top questions

How long does the Whistler fine dining dinner tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours.

Are drinks included on this Whistler dinner tour?

Wine pairings can be added as an upgrade; other drinks are available for purchase during the tour.

Is hotel pickup included for this Whistler food tour?

No hotel pickup is included; guests meet at a designated spot in Whistler Village.

What restaurants are visited during the progressive dinner?

The sample itinerary includes Bearfoot Bistro, Hy's Steakhouse, Quattro, FireRock Lounge, and Roger's Chocolates for truffles.

Is this Whistler dining tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian options are available for main courses at Quattro.

Can anyone join or is there an age limit?

You must be 19 years or older to join the Finer Things Dinner Tour in Whistler.

How much walking is involved on this food tour?

The walking is easy and moderate; all stops are within Whistler Village.

Is this fine dining experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

Your evening includes four full courses at some of Whistler’s best restaurants—with stops for amuse-bouche at Bearfoot Bistro (plus Champagne sabering), appetizers at Hy's Steakhouse with blind wine tasting, main course choices at Quattro, cheese board and dessert at FireRock Lounge—all led by a knowledgeable local guide and covering gratuities for restaurant staff along the way.