I wanted a really nice meal and felt like seafood. The concierge at the Chateau and everyone else I spoke with recommended the Rimrock Cafe. It is a favorite for locals and tourists alike (make reservations early if you want a chance to dine here). Its reputation is definitely well deserved.
The food was very nice. We tried the appetizer sampler which included selections with a local flavor and some Asian inspiration. My favorite appetizer item was the shrimp tempura sushi. As for entrees, you have several meat and fish dishes to choose from. I chose the fish trio (three different fish selections) because I couldn’t decide which I wanted more. It was a good choice because everything was delicious. The prawns with risotto was also very nice (I even preferred it over my fish entrees). Everything is beautifully displayed and very flavorful.
The service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and right on with her recommendations. The ambience was also nice (very relaxed, lots of wood – like a ski lodge, a fireplace with a roaring fire). All of this contributed to an excellent dining experience. This is a great place for a romantic dinner, a get-together with friends and family, or even a nice business dinner.
The only downside is that the restaurant is not in Whistler Village (it is about five minutes away in the Creekside portion of the mountain), no big deal if you have a car or don’t mind taking a taxi or shuttle bus.