BAR OSO MENU

Bar Oso menu in Whistler:

🍽️ Tapas

(Soups & Small Plates)

• Gazpacho

  Chilled tomato soup with seasonal spring vegetables 

• Mussels Escabeche Conserva

  Preserved mussels with manchego‑flavored potato chips 

• Spanish Olives

  Marcona almonds and olives 

• Croquetas de Setas

  Wild mushroom croquettes with Valdeón fondue 

• House Baked Bread

  Fresh baked bread with crushed tomatoes in olive oil 

🥗 Ensaladas

(Salads)

• Tomato + Mozzarella

  BC heirloom tomatoes, arugula, balsamic pearls 

• Alcachofas + Salmorejo

  Crispy artichokes topped with salmorejo and manchego 

• Local Roasted Beets

  Whipped Okanagan goat cheese, apple dressing, granola 

• Citrus Salad

  Radicchio, toasted pistachio, yuzu gel 

🎯 Classic Pintxos

(Skewers)

• Iberico

  Manchego cheese and tomato 

• Gilda

  Anchovy, olive, piparras pepper 

• Tortilla de Patatas

  Traditional Spanish omelette on a skewer 

🧀 Charcuterie

• Jamon Iberico de “Cinco Jotas”

  Acorn‑fed 100% Iberico ham 

• Iberico Selection

  Jamon de cebo, morcilla, salchichón, chorizo Iberico, salchichón de Toledo 

• Cured Charcuterie Board

  Prosciutto San Daniele, serrano, chorizo, fennel salami 

• Fresh Charcuterie Board

  House‑made duck liver parfait, pheasant pâté, rabbit rillettes, smoked ham hock terrine 

• Fresh + Cured Board

  Combination of fresh and cured cured meats 

🧀 Cheese

• Assorted Cheese Board

  Manchego (3‑12 month), mahón, Murcia al vino; served with chutney, crostini, candied pecans 

🌿 Verdura

(Vegetables)

• Spicy Fried Cauliflower

  Gochujang miso seasoning, sesame seeds 

• Patatas Bravas

  Crispy fried potatoes served with aioli and salsa brava 

• Shishito Peppers

  Oven‑roasted with romesco and smoked sea salt 

🐟 Mariscos

(Seafood)

• Northern Divine Caviar

  With tater tots, sour cream, and egg 

• Tuna Poke

  Red tuna with sesame, chilies, and avocado 

• Ceviche Mixto

  Wild scallops, prawns, sockeye salmon, aji amarillo 

• Wild Scallop Crudo

  Ajo blanco, grapes, toasted almonds, crispy prosciutto 

• Octopus “Jorge” Style

  Confit potatoes, garlic, paprika 

• Gambas al Ajillo

  Prawns sautéed in garlic, chili, olive oil 

🥩 Carnes

(Meat)

• Slow Cooked Wagyu Beef Cheek

  Pemberton carrots, pickled mustard seeds 

• Rolled Pork Belly

  Chili & sobrasada sofrito, gigante beans 

• Chorizo Sausage

  Pan‑fried with egg, potato crisp, salsa brava 

• Lamb Albóndigas

  Slow‑cooked lamb meatballs in red pepper sauce 

• Organic Chicken Empanada

  Served with romesco sauce and vegetable pisto 

• Beef Tartare

  Capers, shallots, truffle dressing 

🍞 Montaditos

(Artisan Bread)

• Classic Ensalada Russa

  BC potato, albacore tuna, peas, anchovy, mayonnaise 

• Brandada de Bacalao + Aioli

  Salt cod emulsion with potato and olive oil 

• Piquillo Pepper

  Goat cheese, pine nuts, balsamic reduction 

• Sobrasada + Honey

  Spreadable salami with fireweed honey 

• Duck Liver Parfait

  With apple-pear chutney, candied orange zest 

• Matane Shrimp

  Avocado, yuzu mayonnaise 

• Serrano + Manchego

  With romesco sauce 

• Roasted Tomato

  Chickpea purée with black olive and tomato relish 

🍮 Postres

(Desserts)

• Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

  Smoked salt, iced vanilla milk 

• Basque Cheesecake

  Pistachios, seasonal berries 

• Crema Catalana

  Citrus-scented custard with seasonal fruits 

🥃 Bar – Gin & Tonics

• Malfy Gin Rosa + Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic

• Citadelle Jardin d’Été + Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic

• Saigon Baigur + Fever Tree Indian Tonic

• The Botanist + Fever Tree Indian Tonic

• Suntory Roku + Fever Tree Indian Tonic

• Gin Mare + Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic

• Long Table Cucumber (BC) + Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic 

🍺 Beer + Cider

On Tap

• Superflux Drip Coffee Stout

• Greenhill Semi‑dry Cider

• Coast Mountain Crystal Chair Lager

• Backcountry Trailbreaker Pale Ale

Bottles & Cans

• Athletic Brewing Co. IPA (non-alc)

• Four Winds IPA

• Estrella Damm Daura (gluten‑free)

• Alhambra Reserva 1925 

🍹 Cocktails

• Café con Crema

• Afterglow 2.0

• Trophy Wife

• Catalana

• Gone Bananas

• Caught in the Rain

• C’est le Ry

• Sea to Sky Martini

• Smoke and Mirrors

• Little Bird

• Oh Snap!

• Firecracker Margarita

• Oso Sour 

🍷 Sangria

• Red Sangria

  Red wine with Torres 10 brandy, triple sec, vermut rojo 

• White Sangria

  White wine with vermut blanco, triple sec, citrus 

🍷 Wine

Bubbles

• Piper‑Heidsieck Brut NV

• Codorníu Brut Clasico NV

• Unsworth ‘Charme De L’île’ NV (Vancouver Island)

Blanco (White)

• Hondarrabi Zuri ‘Basa Lore’ (2024, Txakolina)

• Garnacha Blanca, Bodegas Aroa ‘Laia’ (2023, Navarra)

• Albariño/Verdejo, Terravista (2023, Naramata)

• Macabeo/Moscatel, Pepe Mendoza (2024, Alicante)

• Chardonnay, Burrowing Owl (2023, Okanagan)

• Viura, CVNE ‘Monopole’ (2023, Rioja)

Rosado

• Garnacha/Viura, Bodegas Muga (2022, Rioja)

Tinto (Red)

• Tinta de Toro, Matsu ‘El Pícaro’ (2023, Toro)

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Bodegas Enate (2018, Aragón)

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi (2019, Alexander Valley)

• Tempranillo, Hacienda López de Haro, Reserva (2018, Rioja)

• Tinto Fino, Finca Villacreces ‘Pruno’ (2021, Ribera del Duero)

• Monastrell/Shiraz, Pasico ‘Bush Vine’ (2022, Jumilla)

• Pinot Noir, Volcanic Hills (2022, Okanagan Valley) 

🏠 Ambience & Service

• Reimagined in 2023: After 18 months of renovation, Bar Oso reopened in July 2023 featuring an expanded layout, backlit onyx bar, larger u-shaped counter, and enhanced seating for a more inviting experience.

• Seating Style: Casual-elegant atmosphere, ideal for tapas and evening cocktails. Seating is first come, first served, and reservations are not accepted.

• Capacity: Intimate size, seating approximately 30–40 guests around the bar and communal tables.

🌟 Recognition & Atmosphere

• Guest Rating: Approximately 4.6/5 across OpenTable reviewers, praised for food quality, ambiance, and approachable pricing in Whistler dining context (~CAN 30 per person range).

• Notable Praise: Featured among the top après-ski bars in Whistler. One reviewer noted Chef Jorge’s Spanish heritage and dishes like patatas bravas and lamb albóndigas bring both familiarity and innovation.

📖 See the current Bar Oso menu on their website

Here’s what diners consistently rave about at Bar Oso Whistler, based on numerous reviews and expert mentions:

🌟 Top Customer Favorites

• Wild Scallop Crudo

  Frequently highlighted for its innovative presentation and flavor balance, featuring scallops with aioli, potato chips, smoked salmon, and citrus — even a GQ feature singled it out as standout tapas. 

• Lamb Albóndigas (Lamb Meatballs)

  A recurring fan favorite; reviewers describe them as standout spicy meatballs that blend heat and tender texture perfectly. ⟁ Yelp and Tripadvisor mention the lamb meatballs multiple times. 

• Duck Liver Parfait (in Montaditos or Charcuterie)

  Often referenced as a crave-worthy indulgence — reviewers go back just for dishes featuring this parfait, whether on its own or paired on artisan toast. 

• Slow Cooked Wagyu Beef Cheek

  Frequently praised for its richness. One lifestyle blog even listed it as their favorite dish — tender, flavorful, and expertly executed. 

• Octopus “Jorge” Style

  Celebrated for being exceptionally tender and well-seasoned with garlic, paprika, and confit potatoes — a repeat highlight in Google reviews. 

• Beef Tartare

  Cured delicately with capers, shallots, and truffle dressing; often selected as best tapas small plate by visitors. 

• Shishito Peppers

  A favorite vegetable dish — roasted shishito peppers with romesco and smoky salt deliver simple but addictive seasoning. 

🗣 Guest Quotes:

“Our table favs were the spreadable sobrassada and the brandade de bacalao — we actually came back another night to eat just these for a late night snack.” 

“Highlights were the charred octopus and wild scallop crudo! Excellent cocktails.” 

📸 Quick Snapshot

Here’s a list-friendly breakdown of the most-loved dishes at Bar Oso:

• Scallop Crudo

• Lamb Albóndigas

• Duck Liver Parfait

• Wagyu Beef Cheek

• Octopus “Jorge” Style

• Beef Tartare

• Shishito Peppers

These dishes appear again and again across visitor comments, blog features, food guides, and review platforms. They’re especially popular among those seeking bold flavors in shareable tapas format—including the charred seafood, hearty meat dishes, and indulgent spreads.

This menu was last updated: 2 weeks ago.