THE WILDFLOWER
7 reviews 4599 Chateau Blvd Unit 210, Whistler, BC +1 604-938-8000 www.fairmont.com/whistler/dining/thewildflower suggest an edit
06 January 2024 1:54
We came here after a full day of skiing starving and left absolutely stuffed! Best thing about this restaurant is that the portion sizes are huge for their prices.
We went right when the restaurant opened so no one except for us was there, but the service wasn’t really good. We couldn’t find our server at times although we were the only people in the restaurant. The environment was great though! It was relaxing but not too fancy.
About the food, the beet salad was INCREDIBLE. It’s the best salad I’ve ever tasted, and the beets with the sauce work together perfectly. The salad was flawless! Would highly recommend The duck (duo of duck? Duck duo? Duck x2?) was incredibly delicious as well! The tenderness of the duck breast really complemented the crispy skin of the duck leg.
We went right when the restaurant opened so no one except for us was there, but the service wasn’t really good. We couldn’t find our server at times although we were the only people in the restaurant. The environment was great though! It was relaxing but not too fancy.
About the food, the beet salad was INCREDIBLE. It’s the best salad I’ve ever tasted, and the beets with the sauce work together perfectly. The salad was flawless! Would highly recommend The duck (duo of duck? Duck duo? Duck x2?) was incredibly delicious as well! The tenderness of the duck breast really complemented the crispy skin of the duck leg.
02 January 2024 12:55
Emma and the team at The Wildflower was absolutely superb! We ordered off the group menu for our family dinner and was very impressed by the service (simply THE best from the reception to dinner to afterwards when we obtained a pass to park free - note this is only for dinner at The Wildflower and not Portobello). The food was fresh, hot and delicious and the 3 virgin Caesars we ordered, each with modifications, was the tastiest (they don’t water it down). The restaurant has cozy lighting but it’s not too dark, and the high ceilings and decor is grand and welcoming. This is definitely one of our favourite restaurants in Whistler, and they never fail to disappoint! We have also tried their buffet breakfast and it’s amazing too!
22 October 2023 12:55
Breakfast
OMG the queue in the morning is huge! We had a breakfast everyday at Wildflower and if you don't take buffet then it will take forever to get your food. We selected a la carte egg Benedicts and we waited 40 minutes for the food and our food came before coffee.
Food is delicious by the way, but service was way off. Also waitress try to charge us for buffet even we took a la carte and our dishes was cheaper than flat buffet price.
Following morning we took avocado toast and french toast both were good.
Dinner
Maybe because this was our breakfast place we didn't felt any ambience for our 6th wedding anniversary. Also we noticed that we were way overdressed and people came very casually dressed. They didn't care for our wedding anniversary even we told hostess and waiter. I wish we chose other restaurant for our big dinner.
My husband took lamb loin and it was pretty good. I chose seafood chowder was good, but lack of presentation (whatever green oil was on top looked messy).
My elk tar tar was excellent and I think it was best dish lol.
No desserts because everything looked very heavy and not appealing. I saw desserts on other peoples tables.
OMG the queue in the morning is huge! We had a breakfast everyday at Wildflower and if you don't take buffet then it will take forever to get your food. We selected a la carte egg Benedicts and we waited 40 minutes for the food and our food came before coffee.
Food is delicious by the way, but service was way off. Also waitress try to charge us for buffet even we took a la carte and our dishes was cheaper than flat buffet price.
Following morning we took avocado toast and french toast both were good.
Dinner
Maybe because this was our breakfast place we didn't felt any ambience for our 6th wedding anniversary. Also we noticed that we were way overdressed and people came very casually dressed. They didn't care for our wedding anniversary even we told hostess and waiter. I wish we chose other restaurant for our big dinner.
My husband took lamb loin and it was pretty good. I chose seafood chowder was good, but lack of presentation (whatever green oil was on top looked messy).
My elk tar tar was excellent and I think it was best dish lol.
No desserts because everything looked very heavy and not appealing. I saw desserts on other peoples tables.
12 October 2023 15:11
Good afternoon,
I wanted to take a moment and express how bad of an experience we had last night.
We’ve stayed in the hotels several times and I’ve never encountered or had such a bad experience, ever.
Then I had planned for or a beautiful dinner at the wildflower. I should have known it was going to less than pleasant right from the start.
The lady working the hostess table (a manager I believe, tall brunette) was very unpleasant and frankly looked like she didn’t want to be there. We then got seated nice 4 person table as we had friends surprise us.
The waiter started off fairly decent (might want learn the feature menu a bit better). We ordered 3 margaritas and 1 mule. This seemed to be a tough task. I might add there was probably 30 patrons in the entire restaurant. It took 13 minutes to get drinks. To be honest they were not good. Bartender could probably use some assistance. We then ordered some appies and mains. My wife ordered a steak (well done) her preference, and I had scallops and short ribs.
My scallops came out and they were really good. Then the mains (our friends ordered another steak (medium) and short ribs as well.
The meals came out and we started eating and the minute we cut into my wife’s steak it was cooked medium/rare. We called the waiter over who was shocked and said hold on he will fix it. Unfortunately after 7 minutes the rest of us started to eat. The steak came back out 12 minutes later. We fully ate and my wife ate pretty much by herself.
Not even an apology from anyone (the female tall brunette) brought it back out. Our minds were blown. But wait, it gets worse. We sat for quite some time without drinks as the waiter felt better talking to his colleagues rather than servicing customers. We quickly decided to try and get out asap fast as possible. We asked for the bills, we split amongst the two couples. My mind was completely blown away when I saw the full amount of my wife’s steak still on the bill. Any other restaurant would have fully removed this entirely from the bill or at minimum discounted the issue. This is supposed to be a high end restaurant. The chef can’t even cook a steak? I won’t even get started on the service at the mallard. The waiter was brutal. Please feel free to ask the bartender how many people complained. I’m a frequent customer at other fairmonts but I’ve never had such poor service, ever!
Please speak to all parties and educate them on customer service.
Crazy. I expect way better service especially after spending $1000 at the same building throughout the day.
I certainly hope someone from the fairmont would contact me this week.
I wanted to take a moment and express how bad of an experience we had last night.
We’ve stayed in the hotels several times and I’ve never encountered or had such a bad experience, ever.
Then I had planned for or a beautiful dinner at the wildflower. I should have known it was going to less than pleasant right from the start.
The lady working the hostess table (a manager I believe, tall brunette) was very unpleasant and frankly looked like she didn’t want to be there. We then got seated nice 4 person table as we had friends surprise us.
The waiter started off fairly decent (might want learn the feature menu a bit better). We ordered 3 margaritas and 1 mule. This seemed to be a tough task. I might add there was probably 30 patrons in the entire restaurant. It took 13 minutes to get drinks. To be honest they were not good. Bartender could probably use some assistance. We then ordered some appies and mains. My wife ordered a steak (well done) her preference, and I had scallops and short ribs.
My scallops came out and they were really good. Then the mains (our friends ordered another steak (medium) and short ribs as well.
The meals came out and we started eating and the minute we cut into my wife’s steak it was cooked medium/rare. We called the waiter over who was shocked and said hold on he will fix it. Unfortunately after 7 minutes the rest of us started to eat. The steak came back out 12 minutes later. We fully ate and my wife ate pretty much by herself.
Not even an apology from anyone (the female tall brunette) brought it back out. Our minds were blown. But wait, it gets worse. We sat for quite some time without drinks as the waiter felt better talking to his colleagues rather than servicing customers. We quickly decided to try and get out asap fast as possible. We asked for the bills, we split amongst the two couples. My mind was completely blown away when I saw the full amount of my wife’s steak still on the bill. Any other restaurant would have fully removed this entirely from the bill or at minimum discounted the issue. This is supposed to be a high end restaurant. The chef can’t even cook a steak? I won’t even get started on the service at the mallard. The waiter was brutal. Please feel free to ask the bartender how many people complained. I’m a frequent customer at other fairmonts but I’ve never had such poor service, ever!
Please speak to all parties and educate them on customer service.
Crazy. I expect way better service especially after spending $1000 at the same building throughout the day.
I certainly hope someone from the fairmont would contact me this week.
28 May 2023 17:03
Food was worst ever of hotel restaurants.
Server didn't mention anything
While We been waiting food more than 40min.
AT the first time
We trying to understand because we can see they are looks so busy by some big group.but
After serving food.
Steak and all food was too dry and cold
Vegetables garnish was too salty.
Braising Lamb was chewe like jerky.
Gnocchi has sour by unfresh stuff.
It was quite shocking for us.
We was asking more red wine jul (sauce) for dry steak, but they bring Waterly non flavor braising sauce.
It was disappointed
Server didn't mention anything
While We been waiting food more than 40min.
AT the first time
We trying to understand because we can see they are looks so busy by some big group.but
After serving food.
Steak and all food was too dry and cold
Vegetables garnish was too salty.
Braising Lamb was chewe like jerky.
Gnocchi has sour by unfresh stuff.
It was quite shocking for us.
We was asking more red wine jul (sauce) for dry steak, but they bring Waterly non flavor braising sauce.
It was disappointed
08 May 2023 1:00
Pricing is ridiculous for the amount of food, portions are super tiny. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish are like tatertots. Disappointed
30 April 2023 8:45
The food and atmosphere are great! We went twice once got the buffet and once ordered from the menu. They were both great. Only the staff sometimes weren’t as welcoming. We went for breakfast at 9: 45 and didn’t know it ends at 10: 30. No body told us either. So we took our time with coffee and some fruit and suddenly were informed that the restaurant is closed. When asked when the restaurant is going to close one of the staff replied 10min ago with a sarcastic tone. I would recommend training the staff better and hiring the ones that really enjoy the job than the ones that are there to pay the bills.