Red Door Bistro

We came here on a Sunday and had a reservation for our party of 9. There were not that many other parties there and we were sat at the large table in the middle, so close to the kitchen, we were talking with the chef during the meal! The menu had lots of great options, something for everyone. the interior is dark and has that classy feel.

I had some of the carpaccio appetizer and it was fabulous. The meat was so thin and salt a nice touch. The duck rolls were amazing though! So unique and well displayed. The mushrooms in this dish completed it. For my entree, I had the steak. The chimichurri sauce was on point and the steak perfectly cooked. For dessert, the key lime parfait was the perfect finish to the perfect meal! The service was also excellent, as my two kids ordered one adult entree and they split it into two dishes free of charge.

I really enjoyed the food here during my visit. The plating was beautiful, the flavors pushed my palate and worked together all at the same time and the selection in the menu was brief but provided the right diversity.
The pricing was about average for this area, although this entire area is going to be pricier than your normal place at home. It had an element of fine dining and wine bar as they have an extensive wine menu. While the wine is good, I wouldn't recommend getting anything outside of that from the bar as the cocktails were not great here. If you come here, expect to get a wine and a great dish.
The service was friendly and they approached us a good amount of times. But with appetizers and entrees only our dining experience took over 2 hours, which felt too long for a dining experience where you are t doing multiple courses.
I probably would visit again for the duck spring rolls

An absolute gem of a restaurant - we're so happy we booked a table here for our last night in Whistler!

First off, the food was all amazing. The appetizers were perfectly balanced and very unique. We had the calamari and the cambozola & mushrooms, which were both delicious. For mains we had the short rib and bouillabaisse. The short rib was fall-apart tender and the seafood in the bouillabaisse was cooked perfectly. The key lime parfait was a perfect end to the meal.

Only minor downside is that my virgin mojito was a bit weak (definitely could've been muddled more), but they have an expensive wine menu that more than makes up for it.

The restaurant is small and cosy. In the summers most diners prefer to sit on the patio to enjoy the breeze but they also have indoor seating for the winter. A reservation is recommended due to the size of the restaurant. The staff are friendly and very helpful with menu recommendations.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough if you're in the area!

It's going to be difficult for me to find all the right words to convey how outstanding this experience was. First, I emailed the restaurant to ask about a reservation for our 20th wedding anniversary. They had no problem accommodating us. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted warmly and taken outside to the patio where glasses of complimentary prosecco were waiting for us and we were congratulated on our anniversary. (An aside - when we walked into the restaurant the inside was nearly empty - I assume because it was very hot outside and they probably do not have air conditioning. They had a red awning up over the patio area, which made for a nice outdoor area. After the sun went down enough, the awning was opened up and it allowed even more of a cooling breeze). I will admit I was concerned when they first walked us out because they sat us at one end of a long table, where a group of four was seated at the other end. My initial thought was, "we're here for our anniversary and we are going to be at a "family seating" table?" But not to worry, it was a great spot. We were far enough away from others that it felt private, but also close enough that we could spy what others were eating!

Every single person we interacted with at the restaurant was amazing - kind, welcoming, professional. Our server was a total pro. He had been in the profession for decades and it was clear he knew what he was doing! For the rest of the ambiance, there was music playing at a medium volume, perfect to hear it, but no struggle to make conversation over the music. And the selection was such that my wife almost wondered if I had given them a playlist to play for her!

Now, on to the most important aspect - the food. Let me first say that I spent hours trying to decide where to make a reservation for our anniversary. I scoured the reviews here, read travel/food blogs and reviews, looked through menus, etc. before landing on this place. I was really hoping all of that work would pay off, and boy did it ever! We had trouble to start with on selecting appetizers we might want. Our server helped us out with some questions. We settled on the Nova Scotia Scallops as one, and after some additional descriptions from the waiter also chose the Calamari. They were both amazing. The scallops themselves were creamy and the rest of the plate complimented them so well. The calamari was not breaded and fried, but pan seared instead and they were the best calamari I've ever had.

My wife decided on the Braised Short Ribs for her main after our server's recommendation and I went with the Sakura Pork (prosciutto wrapped tenderloin). The pork came with a mustard sauce (the server gave us a full rundown of the process the chef goes through for the dish and it's crazy how much goes into it) that was unbelievably great. That entire dish was one of the very best dishes I have ever had anywhere. The only downside was that it was such a standout that my wife's excellent main paled a bit in comparison! The Sakura Pork is the highest recommendation I can give to anyone.

For dessert we got the summer trifle and peanut butter bombe. Both were excellent. And I mean really excellent.

Overall this dinner experience was one of, if not the, best meals I've ever had. The atmosphere, the service, and the food, oh my the food, was all outstanding. I only wish I could go back again and again!

The meal was quite expensive, but factoring in the entire experience, it was very much worth it. Thank you for such an excellent evening. Bravo!

Cute and cozy little restaurant with excellent food and service. Our server Sean was very nice and pleasant, and he's very knowledgeable about the menu and gave good advice for ordering.

The three of us ordered family style: A Basket of Bread, Duck Confit Egg Rolls (Sean suggested we order three because each order came with two), Nova Scotia Scallops, West Cost Bouillabaisse, New York Steak, and Vanilla Bean Cream Brûlées. Food was excellent, from the main ingredients to the fine details: the broth in the West Coast Bouillabaisse was boiled and reduced for days and was really tasty; the spring rolls had a lot of duck meat in a really crispy and flaky thin pastry; the Nova Scotia scallops came with a celery root purée with little lemon dumplings, pistachios, and pink lady apples; and even the roasted potatoes that came with the New York steak were really good. The Vanilla Bean Cream Brûlée at the end was a nice touch to complete the very satisfying meal.

Prices were not cheap (and they did charge for bread) but reasonable. If you're looking for a nice place to enjoy a fine dinner, I do highly recommend the Red Door Bistro.

Okay, this is a must try if you want some high quality French food!

Decided to take my bf here for his birthday. He ordered a steak that came with mushrooms, chino urti sauce and potatoes. Okay I didn't describe that perfect but it was fancier than just that. He absolutely loved it!

I ordered the cod and the accompany flavors were amazing.

Service here is great. They are attentive.

You have to make a reservation ahead of time. Make your reservation a few weeks beforehand.

The place is dark but it's part of the vibe.

I was in Whistler for a week. Great food, great staff. I would definitely stop by for a terrific meal.

Service was friendly and food was good. To start, we had the duck confit spring rolls and the scallops. Both dishes offered a unique combo of flavours that worked really well together.
For our mains we had the wild boar and the duck breast. The portion for these entrees were decent but i'm not quite sure if it justifies the price. While the duck was tender and juicy, I found the boar to be a bit dry.
Overall, we did enjoy our meal, however there was nothing exceptional about the food and our experience.

Small intimate restaurant with an open kitchen. Menu is innovative and food is perfectly prepared. Staff was outstanding and they are all clearly in love with working there! Good wine line with solid wine by the glass options. Not cheap, but for this standard of eating it's worth it.

When I was taken to this place, I was told it was the best place in Whistler.
I think that is a fair and accurate statement.
There is no bar, or waiting area. There is a pub next-door.
The decor of this place is really quaint, small with an open kitchen. It is very intimate dining experience.
I really enjoyed this wonderful dining experience, and the prices are reasonable.
The one reason I didn't give it a full five stars, was that it's impossible to get into.
And I get it, I understand that a food place is hard to get into.
It is just a very difficult situation, where the hostess/host is nearly impossible to get a hold of, etc.
However, I highly recommend this place, and will definitely eat there in the future. The pan fried calamari was exceptional!
I am sorry I don't have a picture of that.
The short ribs is probably the best things I ate while in Whistler.
Parking is not too much of an issue, although I walked there (small lot, but lots of street).
I would give this 4.5...