21 Steps Whistler
⭐ 21 Steps is known for Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib and Fried Goat Cheese.
💡 Good to Know
- Upstairs Village Restaurant
- Dining above Whistler Village with window views.
- The Attic Lounge
- An upper-level lounge with its own bar.
- Three-Course Dinner Specials
- Seasonal menus with full-sized main courses.
❤️ Top Favourites
🍽️ 21 Steps Menu
🥗 Small Plates
Begin your meal with a selection of seafood, fresh salads, shareable appetizers and vegetable dishes featuring house-made sauces and seasonal ingredients.
Garlic Chili Prawns
Prawns prepared with garlic and chili, finished with scallions, peanuts and crispy wontons. Gluten-free preparation available upon request.
Mixed Marinated Olives
A selection of olives marinated with rosemary and thyme, complemented by fried garlic. Gluten-free and vegan.
Fried Goat Cheese
Fried goat cheese paired with caramelized onions and honey infused with rosemary.
Bacon-Wrapped Beef Filets
Small beef filets wrapped in bacon and accompanied by horseradish aioli. Gluten-free, but not suitable for guests with celiac disease.
Charred Cauliflower
Cauliflower served with lemon tahini, toasted hazelnut crumble, pickled red onions, arugula, mint and dill. Gluten-free and vegan.
Cajun Corn & Vegetable Fritters
Fritters made with corn, mixed vegetables and Cajun seasoning, accompanied by chipotle aioli. Vegetarian.
Fresh Mussels
Mussels steamed in your choice of white wine and butter or Thai red curry broth. Gluten-free.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chicken prepared with a buttermilk coating and fried, served alongside grainy Dijon ranch and honey.
Wild BC Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes made with wild British Columbia salmon, accompanied by lemon aioli, pickled red onions and a garnish of pea shoots, fennel, cucumber and dill. Celiac-friendly preparation available upon request.
Kale Caesar Salad
Fresh kale tossed with Parmesan, croutons and a traditional garlic Caesar dressing. Gluten-free preparation available upon request.
The Twenty One Salad
Mesclun greens combined with goat cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, cucumber, red onion and fresh orange, finished with basil oil and a balsamic reduction. Gluten-free.
Warm Fingerling Potato & Charred Corn Salad
A warm combination of roasted fingerling potatoes and charred corn with smoked paprika aioli, grilled peaches, pickled onions and mixed greens dressed in maple-lime dressing. Gluten-free and vegan.
Warm French Bread
A basket of warm French bread accompanied by house-made garlic butter.
🍽️ Big Plates
Choose from roasted meats, fresh British Columbia seafood, steaks and vegetable-based entrées, featuring a selection of sauces, marinades and seasonal accompaniments.
Roasted Half Chicken
Half a roasted chicken served with a savoury pan gravy made from roasted chicken. Gluten-free.
Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib
Tender boneless beef short rib prepared with a red wine demi-glace featuring leeks and shallots, finished with crispy onions. Gluten-free preparation available upon request.
Maple-Brined Bone-In Pork Chop
A bone-in pork chop brined with maple and accompanied by peach and nectarine relish and crispy onions. Gluten-free preparation available upon request.
BC Lingcod
British Columbia lingcod paired with roasted tomatoes, dill and pickled cucumber. Gluten-free.
Wild BC Salmon Fillet
Grilled wild British Columbia salmon finished with ponzu butter. Gluten-free.
Tiger Prawns & Sea Scallops
Tiger prawns and sea scallops served in a medium-spiced coconut sauce infused with lemongrass, lime leaf and chili. Gluten-free.
Thai Vegetable Curry
A vegetable curry prepared with your choice of red curry sauce or a lemongrass-chili coconut sauce.
10 oz New York Steak
A ten-ounce New York steak accompanied by butter infused with tarragon and roasted garlic. Gluten-free.
12 oz Ribeye Steak
A twelve-ounce ribeye steak finished with chipotle-garlic butter and crispy onions. Gluten-free preparation available upon request.
7 oz Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
A seven-ounce filet mignon wrapped in bacon, served with your choice of peppercorn sauce or chipotle butter and crispy onions. Gluten-free.
🍝 Pastas
Explore a selection of pasta dishes featuring smoked chicken, traditional meat sauce, seafood and fresh vegetables.
Choose penne or linguine for most pasta dishes. Gluten-free pasta is available upon request for an additional charge.
Smoked Chicken Pasta
House-smoked chicken breast combined with pasta in a creamy roasted red pepper and garlic sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese.
Bolognese Pasta
Pasta tossed in a traditional Bolognese sauce prepared with beef and pork, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Tiger Prawn & Sweet Corn Pappardelle
Pappardelle pasta with tiger prawns, roasted sweet corn, tarragon butter and blistered tomatoes, finished with Parmesan cheese. Gluten-free preparation available upon request.
Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta
Pasta combined with roasted baby gem tomatoes, garlic, zucchini, leeks and arugula, finished with vegan Parmesan. Vegan.
🍰 Desserts
Finish your meal with a selection of chocolate desserts, creamy custards, fruit sorbets and house-made sweets, including gluten-free and vegan options.
Belgian Chocolate Brownie
A warm Belgian chocolate brownie accompanied by vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and peanut brittle.
Crème Brûlée
A classic crème brûlée featuring a creamy custard beneath a caramelized sugar topping. Gluten-free.
Rubin's Cheesecake
A cheesecake offered as part of the restaurant's dessert selection.
Chocolate Mousse & Raspberry Sorbet
A combination of chocolate mousse and raspberry sorbet. Gluten-free and vegan, as designated on the restaurant's menu.
Apple Crisp
Warm apple crisp served with vanilla ice cream.
Vegan Lemon Cashew Cheesecake
A plant-based lemon and cashew cheesecake with a crust made from oats, almonds and hazelnuts, accompanied by berry compote. Gluten-free and vegan.
Pot de Crème
A traditional French-style dessert custard served in an individual portion. Gluten-free.
French Vanilla Ice Cream
A serving of French vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free.
Raspberry Sorbet
A fruit-based raspberry sorbet. Gluten-free and vegan.
🧒 Kids Menu
A selection of smaller meals for children aged 10 and under, including fresh vegetables, pizza, pasta, chicken fingers and steak.
Carrot Sticks & Snap Peas
Fresh carrot sticks and snap peas served with house-made ranch dressing. Gluten-free.
Kale Caesar Salad
A child-sized serving of kale Caesar salad.
Cheese Pizza
A pizza topped with cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
A pizza topped with cheese and pepperoni.
5 oz Sirloin Steak
A five-ounce sirloin steak accompanied by vegetables and a choice of fries, mashed potatoes or rice. Gluten-free.
Chicken Fingers
Breaded chicken fingers served with fries and plum sauce.
Butter or Tomato Pasta
Your choice of penne or linguine tossed with butter or tomato sauce. Cheese is not included.
Pasta Bolognese
Penne or linguine served with a traditional beef and pork Bolognese sauce. Cheese is not included.
🍟 Kids Sides
Complete a children's meal with an additional serving of vegetables or fries.
Side of Fries
A serving of fries.
Mixed Vegetables
A side of mixed vegetables.
🍸 House-Crafted Cocktails
Explore a collection of inventive cocktails featuring premium spirits, house-infused ingredients, fresh fruit, aromatic bitters and distinctive flavour combinations.
Garden Party
Montis North Vodka and Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth combined with lemon, Woods Chiaro Amaro, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur and cucumber shrub.
Apple Bottom Jeans
Solmano Mezcal and Père Magloire Calvados blended with acidified blueberry, milk liqueur and maple.
Stone's Throw
Apricot-infused Bushmills Black Bush and 12-year Glenlivet whisky combined with peach and amaretto syrup, Angostura bitters and peach bitters.
Mango No. 5
Banana-infused Flor de Caña four-year rum mixed with Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Licor 43, lime, mango nectar and milk sugar.
Mama Mia
Wallflower Strawberry Gin and Mia Amata Amaro paired with lemon and a basil-black pepper cordial.
Crosswind Cooler
Forty Creek Copper Bold Whisky combined with González Oloroso Sherry, pineapple, lime and soda.
First to Market
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin mixed with Sheringham Rhubarb, Aperol, Martini Bianco Vermouth and grapefruit bitters.
Snake in the Grass
Lemongrass and lime leaf-infused Dobel Diamante Tequila blended with Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, Drambuie, lime, honey and egg white.
Business Casual
Planteray Stiggins' Pineapple Rum combined with Cocchi Americano Bianco, Demerara falernum, Angostura bitters and Peychaud's bitters.
⭐ 21 Steps Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib
One of the restaurant's most consistently recommended dishes, praised for its tenderness, rich flavour and generous serving. Reviewers frequently mention the accompanying mashed potatoes and vegetables, and many return specifically for the short rib.
Fried Goat Cheese
A standout appetizer that receives enthusiastic praise from repeat visitors. Guests particularly enjoy the combination of fried cheese and honey, with several describing it as one of the highlights of their dinner.
Garlic Chili Prawns
A frequently recommended starter, appreciated for its bold seasoning and well-prepared prawns. Diners often choose it as part of the three-course dinner or order it alongside other small plates.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
A popular appetizer known for its crisp coating and accompanying sauce, with some reviewers highlighting a pleasant kick of heat. It is regularly recommended alongside the fried goat cheese and seafood starters.
Smoked Chicken Linguine
A long-standing favourite among pasta lovers, combining smoked chicken with pasta and vegetables. Customers often praise its flavour and substantial portion, although some report inconsistent preparation.
Mussels
A recurring favourite for seafood enthusiasts, particularly preparations served with white wine broth. Guests compliment both the mussels and the broth, often ordering bread to enjoy alongside them.
Reuben Cheesecake
A distinctive dessert mentioned repeatedly in reviews of the seasonal three-course dinners. Customers enjoy its generous serving and frequently recommend saving room for dessert.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Elevated Village Dining
The restaurant sits above street level in the heart of Whistler Village, with large windows offering views over the surrounding pedestrian area. Inside, guests describe warm wood finishes, comfortable seating and an atmosphere that feels polished without being overly formal.
The Attic
The upper-level lounge offers a different setting from the main dining room, with a central bar and a more intimate feel. It has also hosted private gatherings and small weddings, although large groups can make the space noticeably louder.
Date Nights and Family Dinners
21 Steps attracts couples celebrating anniversaries, families visiting Whistler and groups gathering after a day outdoors. Reviewers regularly mention the comfortable atmosphere, welcoming staff and suitability for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Cocktail Bar
The restaurant has an established cocktail following, with guests praising drinks such as the Fancy French, Gray Zone and espresso martinis. Bar seating also provides an alternative for visitors seeking drinks and smaller plates rather than a full dinner.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Parking in Whistler Village
The restaurant is in Whistler's pedestrian village, where visitors generally park in public lots or parkades before walking to their destination. One reviewer specifically noted that parking was some distance from the restaurant.
Stair Access
The main dining room is upstairs, with additional seating in The Attic on a higher level. Several reviewers mention climbing stairs, so guests with mobility limitations should confirm whether an accessible route is available.
No Outdoor Patio
Reviews describe indoor dining and upper-level window seating rather than a patio. One guest specifically noted the absence of outdoor seating.
📍 Landmarks & Location
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Sundial Place
Located at 4433 Sundial Place in central Whistler Village, 21 Steps is surrounded by resort accommodations, shops and restaurants. The upstairs location can be easy to overlook from street level.
Whistler Mountain Gondola
The restaurant is a short walk from the main Whistler Village gondola area, making it convenient for dinner after skiing, snowboarding or mountain sightseeing.
Village Stroll
The surrounding pedestrian village provides easy access to shops, bars and public gathering spaces. Window-side tables overlook village activity, making them particularly appealing for people-watching.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Reservations and Walk-Ins
Dinner reservations are recommended during busy ski weeks, weekends and holidays. The restaurant also accommodates walk-ins when tables are available, and several reviewers report being seated without reservations, particularly early in the evening.
Three-Course Dinner Special
Seasonal prix fixe offers are a major attraction, allowing guests to select an appetizer, full-sized main course and dessert. The selection has included beef short rib, chicken, seafood, pasta and vegetarian dishes, with additional charges sometimes applying to premium choices.
The Attic Special
The upstairs lounge has offered a promotion where guests purchasing two small plates receive a third of equal or lesser value at no charge. This dine-in special has been advertised for Sunday through Friday, excluding Saturdays and long-weekend Sundays, with seating subject to availability.
Group and Private Dining
21 Steps has accommodated large dinner parties, family celebrations and private events in The Attic. Guests have reported successful arrangements for groups of approximately 20 or more, with advance coordination recommended.
Dietary Accommodations
The menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, with gluten-free and requestable gluten-free markings noted by reviewers. Several guests with celiac disease report knowledgeable staff and positive dining experiences, although individual preparation and cross-contact precautions should still be confirmed.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Consistently Praised Service
Friendly, attentive staff are among the restaurant's most frequently mentioned strengths. Guests often compliment servers for menu knowledge, thoughtful recommendations, dietary assistance and making special occasions feel welcoming.
Generous Prix Fixe Portions
The three-course dinner specials attract repeat visitors who appreciate receiving substantial portions rather than smaller tasting-menu servings. Many consider these promotions particularly good value in a resort destination.
Reliable Comfort Food
Braised beef, fried goat cheese, prawns, pasta and steaks earn recurring praise for flavour and satisfying portions. The menu offers a broad selection that appeals to families, couples and groups with different dining preferences.
Mixed Experiences During Busy Periods
Although most reviews describe efficient service, some diners report long waits for food, inconsistent pacing or less attentive service when the restaurant is crowded. Large groups can also increase noise levels, particularly upstairs.
Occasional Preparation Issues
A smaller number of reviewers mention overcooked steaks, overly salty pasta, bland curries or dishes that did not meet expectations. These concerns contrast with the generally positive feedback about the restaurant's food and value.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
- 21 Steps Menu (opens in a new tab)View the restaurant's menu at the linked source to confirm current prices, availability, and menu details.
