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11 reviews for 21 Steps Kitchen & Bar
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21 Steps is a local gem in Whistler village. In a town that often puts style and flash above substance, 21 steps delivers great service, big portions and a wonderful small-town vibe. They have a decent beer and wine list and their menu has something for everyone. I would like to see them pare their menu down into something a bit more focused (maybe showcasing more local meat and produce), but what are you supposed to ask for for $15-25 entrees?
the portions here are HUGE. after a long day on the slopes or on the trail this place will energize you (while leaving you in a food coma) for your next day out.
a great spot for a nice laid-back date.
Awesome place. We stumbled on this great place while hungry in whistler. We looked up and saw some people eating in the window and thought we'd check it out. We were looking for something reasonbly priced with good food. Althought the prices didn't look to be reasonable at first we were pleasently surprised! Between the two of us we shared 2 appies a pasta and a desert with a drink each.. The bill was under $60!!
Service was great, we never felt rushed and were taken care of, always had a full glass of water at my side. We tried the fried goat cheese appitizer and WOW it was amazing!!
After dinner we went upstairs to "the Attic" for some drinks. What a cool vibe this place had!! A cresent bar with tv's conviently placed playing snowboarding, biking dvd's, gotta love that! Comfty couches to lounge out on.. They also offer the same menu as 21 steps. There was only one bartender up there to serve the entire lounge and I was still impressed on the level of service.
We will be back for sure:)
I ate here with some friends from out of town - usually that's the only time I go to nicer restaurants in Whistler. I got a recommendation from a friend (a local).
We had some edamame as an appetizer - it was cold, but very tasty. I had the spicy thai stir fry. It was definitely spicy and very good. I like it when they add some heat to the food. I also had a great blueberry martini! The staff was very helpful in helping us decide what to order.
We weren't rushed and it was great to sit in and enjoy a leisurely dinner here. A great alternative to the madness that Whistler is on weekends.
This review is only for the Attic lounge. We stopped by for a few drinks after dinner and were pleasantly surprised to find a relaxing lounge on the third floor with couches and chairs in a very modern atmosphere. The low ceiling, burlap wallpaper, soft lighting and large horseshoe bar were very cozy and inviting. The cocktails we ordered were definitely above average, and priced lower than most of the Whistler lounges/bars. The caesar was fantastic and the martinis, both the standard gin/vodka and the foo-foo mixtures were great.
I definitely recommend this place for great drinks without the loud bar scene.
I ate here when I was in Whistler recently. It's pricey, but it is good. The service really made the place stand out, as the waitresses were very friendly and helpful; also, they didn't rush us, which is always nice.
The actual food is good as well. I had a steak, and it was good. Overall, I'd recommend to try this place at least once if staying in Whistler.
21 Steps is located in the central area of lower Whistler village, easy access from the local hotels and ski areas.
The menu is a mixture of Steakhouse and comfort food, with a creative, rather than conservative slant. The environs were contemporary and casual without the cliched 'steakhouse' look.
We arrived 20 minutes early, but were seated quickly, and prompt, polite service continued for the whole visit.
My appetizer (Mushroom caps) was too heavy in cream cheese for my taste, but delicious with it removed; my wife's grilled prawns were excellent and tasty. For main course I had an asian glazed Sirlon that was cooked to perfection and tasted superb. My wife had the a pepercorn filet which was a bit spicy for her taste but still good.
We spent about $50/head including a little wine, which seemed reasonable and we would definitely consider revisiting if we were back in Whistler.
Best place in the Village for a cocktail and a steak.
We went to 21 Steps as the name reminded us of an excellent restaurant at the top of a set of stairs in Portugal, and we were not disappointed.
We had cocktails in the cool "Attic" lounge, and I had an excellent steak for dinner in the main restaurant. We sat next to an open window (summer!) looking out over the village, had some great wine with a terrific steak.
People were friendly, and the bill was pretty reasonable considering Whistler prices.
Walking into this place - i was not immediately impressed. The servers were responsive the food was average. I was repelled by the $3 appetizer "warm bread".
The saving grace for this place was it's food - I ordered the prime rib and I was blown out of the water. It was amazing.
So, if you're looking for a quality meal, decent location, this place is all right.
I read some good reviews about this restaurant and I had high expectations however it is an okay restaurant for a tourist area.
The service was awesome and the food was okay, they offered to us a very good deal for a top sirloin because the plate was huge and tasted very nice.
We started ordering a steamed mussels and crispy chicken wings. The mussels were perfect because these were medium size and with a very nice sauce that allowed us to enjoy the strong mussels taste and the light flavour of the sauce.
The decor was normal and the attic is the main attraction however it was close when i was there but looks nice.
If you go there try the Apple Crumble, my wife ordered it and she said it was awesome (she is a pastry chef).
Surprised by the reviews on this place. I stopped by to look at the menu. Was impressed by the menu and the fall special- 3 courses for $30 a person. It actually was too much food but fab. I ordered the 3 layer dip that was good, my partner got the bacon wrapped sirloin. Yeah, that floored me. Layer dip was good but not out of this world.
Our waiter was super friendly. I asked about the Moroccan chicken and he delightfully described the flavors of the rice- sold me. And he was right on! Bursting with flavor! My partner practically licked his plate- I'm not a Scallop fan.
I was torn between the cheesecake and chocolate brownie- not usually a cheesecake fan and my partner got the brownie- Something on the menu I didn't know what it was - it was a chocolate pudding/mouse. I choose that and it was good- just enough because it was a little rich but good. Chocolate brownie was great so I enjoyed that as well.
This place was a great deal for the fall and I enjoyed the atmosphere- view of the village from the top. Without the deal, I probably would have missed out on the appetizer- or just ordered 1. Overall- good eats, atmosphere. This place was at par with $ since it is Whistler.
Dated, boring decor that aims for a sort of contemporary steak house from the 90s crossed with a mountain lodge. Me and my girl tried the salmon which they claimed was wild and fresh, and a steak. The steak was ok, I asked for it medium rare and the thing was bleeding, but it did taste ok, and I'd prefer a place to err towards rare rather than done. The salmon though, man, I didn't know a restaurant could butcher a piece of fish so badly. It would've been better deep fried and served to us as fish and chips. The service was so-so but exceedingly slow. Oh yeah, appetizers, they served us COLD edamame, WTF? It was disgusting, beyond that the other appetizers were basically junky bar snacks, nothing special. You could so do better than this place, avoid at nearly all costs.
