Reasonabley Priced Food in Whistler?

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Heading to Whistler for my first time in mid February for a week of skiing. Unfortunately, my accommodations don't include any cooking facilities, so I'm at the mercy of the local restos for my meals (breakfast is included at my hotel, so that's one meal I don't have to worry about!). I'm looking for rec's for lower priced places that will provide decent, interesting and hearty fare to keep me going through the week. Typically, when choosing a resto here at home (Toronto) I lean towards the "ethnic" places: Korean, Thai, Middle Eastern, or cheap 'n cheerful pubs or mom 'n pop places. Not interested in 4 or 5 star dining. Just want good food that won't break the bank!
Thanks!

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Pasta Lupino is good, get the chicken Parm. It's next to the 7-11. Splitz grill across the street is good for burgers and such. Nagomi has good sushi, Sachi is yummy too and is also open for lunch. Elements has good breakfast, haven't eaten there otherwise. For pizza go to Misty Mountain in the Hilton.

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The Indian place upstairs from 7-11 is either pretty decent OR unbelievably crap (more often decent).

I really like the take-away Greek next door to IGA (Opa's?). It's probably the best restaurant in Whistler in my opinion (insomuch as most are horribly disappointing and way overpriced).

I like that Mexican near IGA as already recommended (Mexican Corner I think).

White Spot is always great, and Earl's is very easy.

Sushi Sachi is the best sushi by a mile.

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I haven't been to Whistler in ages but the food at the Brew Pub was always surprisingly adequate and reasonably priced. Nothing to write home about but decent food that won't break the bank. I remember the Spaghetti and Meatballs being particularly good.

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+1 on Splitz grill for burgers. Lots of options for every diet.

Also, Moguls coffee house has some pretty decent food - lots of baked goods for breakfast, healthy and substantial lunches - and the small independent bookstore that shares the building with them is fantastic, as an added bonus.

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Wildwood at the racket club is great for breakfast and brunch but I found dinner a miss. Gone Bakery in the village next to the country grocer has amazing soup and sandwiches for a reasonable price. 

Elements on Main St is a good find, tapas dining with a decent wine list. The food at the Brewpub is quite good and the beer is tasty too.

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Suggestions here are good. If you go to Sushi Village (which I love) and order carefully you can get out of there very reasonably--Plain udon soup is $4.95, plus a roll or two, or get the Tempura Noodle for about $10 and it's a full meal. We also like the Chinese Bistro next door. Not Richmond level quality, but very reasonable, and not expensive. Ciao Thyme in the upper village has excellent breakfast/brunch foods. Samurai sushi is another decent takeout/bento box option.

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Merlin's has always featured pretty basic pub food but they seem to be upping their game of late. They've added a Vietnamese-ish pork belly sandwich that is quite good and a decent deal at $12. Good-sized chunks of pork belly fried on the ends to a frazzled delight somewhat akin to a puffy, crispy pork rind. Great place for an apres pint or three right at Blackcomb base.

If you don't mind heading to Creekside, Creekbread is a favorite of ours for wood-fired, but non-Neopolitan pizzas that are reasonably priced. The same group also owns a similar pizza place in the town of Paia on Maui. Fun atmosphere and very kid-friendly.

Even in overpriced environs like Whistler, pasta is always a lower price point, and we've always enjoyed Trattoria Umberto (Il Caminetto not so much), again, sticking mostly to the pastas if you're being price-sensitive.

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In addition to some of the suggestions here:

Last season we found the food at the Fifty Two 80 bar in the Four Seasons at Blackcomb to be really good and not too expensive. The regular menu is pricy, but go to one of the special nights where they do gourmet hot dogs and tacos and it's fantastic and easy on the wallet.


http://www.fourseasons.com/whistler/dining/lounges/fifty_two_80_bar/

The Southside Diner at Creekside is really affordable and super good. Unless you're staying down at Creekside, it's a great place to grab breakfast or lunch on the way out of town. Insane line ups on the weekends though..

An affordable option is also the tapas menu at 21 Steps. It was really mediocre a few years back but they seemed to have kicked it up a notch recently. It's also a cool space to eat in.

I agree with what others have said about Araxi and the others. The food is good but overpriced. Also have found the service at Araxi to be really overbearing. Last time the server was asking permission to take long empty plates and wine glasses away each time which got annoying and was awkward.

They have a fantastic vodka list so we usually will stop in for a martini before heading somewhere else for dinner.

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If you don't mind the 5 minute drive south to Creekside, I agree with abigllama, the Southside diner is very good. Also, just down the street, you can find some excellent southern style BBQ at Rolands Pub/BBQ Bob's

http://southsidediner.ca/

http://www.rolandswhistler.com/

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I know the OP is long gone but I've found a few to add--I'd love to know about other's new Whistler finds as well. 

I'll second Cure Lounge in the Nita Lake Lodge. They do a surprisingly nice job for a reasonable price. I just had a pretty generous bowl of Thai-ish seafood stew that was absolutely delicious, for $10. The fish and chips was also very good--definitely not frozen fish. They do sliders during "après" (I guess you can't have happy hour in BC?) for $5, and have beer and wine for $5 as well. I like Samurai Sushi in Creekside; it's a hole in the wall, order at the counter, very popular with locals. Fuji Japanese Grocery, by the Convention Center, has a take out counter and cooler with to go items as well. Neither of these would be anything to write home about it a city but here in Whistler, I am thrilled for these options. 

I just tried Southside Diner as well and would third the recommendation.

I got a sandwich from Ingrid's today, and I know locals love the place, but salsa on a sandwich? There's a lot of odd, hippie-ish combos there. But prices are good.

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