I am not kidding about the quality.I've been going to SV regularly for 19 years, and I stay in Whistler for five or six weeks a year. Miki-san, the owner, travels down to Vancouver several times a week to both personally buy, but more importantly, personally select only the freshest fish right off the boats. There have been several times when I have asked for the black cod (a specialty, prepared as well as at Nobu, the NYC sushi house where black cod is the signature dish) and I was told Miki didn't think the quality at the dock was high enough. He does pick and choose, making SV the Fritos of the sushi universe--you can't have just one...or two...or three.... The problem with SV, as another reviewer has noted, is that everybody goes there (making me think of the Yogi Berra line, "Nobody goes there no more, it's too crowded!"). There's a reason it's so crowded, but it is a drawback. There is a secret to getting a table, but I'm not going to reveal it here. Go several times and you'll figure it out. And even though the sushi is world class, don't forget to try the black cod--assuming it came up to Miki's expectations.

This is a the best sushi place I've ever experienced. The wall of fame was packed with pictures and notes from famous people who regularly frequent Sushi Village, like many professional athletes, movie stars, and others. Bill Gates had been there on various occasions. The food and environment was top-notch.

I was craving something healthy, and the concierge at the hotel recommended Sushi Village. The sushi was better than average great, the atmosphere was lively, and the staff was very friendly. This place is definitely a little bit of a scene given its popularity with tourists and locals alike. But once you get seated (prepare for a wait, especially if you don’t have reservations), it is a very enjoyable dining experience. I sat at the sushi bar and ordered different sushi rolls and pieces as well as a seaweed salad. I particularly enjoyed the eel roll and spicy California roll, but everything I had was fresh and tasty. My sushi chef was happy to give a recommendation and quick to put the sushi in front of me once I ordered. I’ve had better sushi, but for the price (and considering it was in the middle of Whistler Village and tourist central), Sushi Village is a place I would recommend. It was located in the main Whistler Village and is near several nice pubs if you have the energy to continue the festivities after dinner.

Stop by an hour before you want to eat and put your name in for a table, then either sit in their waiting area with a pitcher of Sake margaritas or go next door to Black's pub for a drink. I was a Sushi virgin before this visit. Roma, one of the waitresses from Black's, joined me for dinner and showed me the ropes. We had beautiful rolls, spinach salad, tofu, some chicken and several other items blurred by the margaratas and the charming, intelligent and beautiful Roma. If you've never tried Sushi, try it here.