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Eagle's Eye Restaurant - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.7(714)A lift ticket is required for the 15/20 minute gondola ride to access the restaurant for lunch and dinner, the cost of which is only included in a dinner reservation. Although safety is our number one priority and our lift safety systems are tested every morning and afternoon before we open, your gondola ride may take longer than anticipated. We ask that you dress appropriately.
Eagle’s Eye Restaurant is located at 7700 feet - the Summit of Kicking Horse Mountain. Hand carved tabletops; local timbers and stonework provide an elegant setting. Floor to ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the Rocky, Purcell and Selkirk Mountain ranges. The cuisine is complimented by an outstanding selection of Canadian wine and artisan beer. Lunch is available until 2:30pm daily. Hours may vary based on weddings and events. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Visit www.kickinghorseresort.com for ticket pricing or call 1-250-439-5425Steamboat Lounge & Forage
Price: Expensive•Canadian•4.7(67)Our welcoming and inclusive lounge offers food rich in rural flavours with an emphasis on sustainable and local providers. At the bar we feature organic wines, craft beers, house cocktails, and the area’s largest low to zero-alcohol options. Our elevated offerings are characterized by entree and shared small-large plate dining items.
Our bar has stellar mountain views and our indoor wood-burning fireplace keeps the Lounge cozy over the winter months!
Winter hours:
OPEN Thursday- Sunday
-2-5pm Happy hour (50% off reduced menu)
-5pm-8:30pm full dinner service.
CLOSED Monday- Wednesday
Marzano
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(650)A modern Italian pizzeria that opened to the public in September 2018. We are known for our excellent selection of share plates, wood-fired pizza, pasta and main courses.
All desserts including gelato are made in house by our talented Pastry Chef, Merri Schwartz.The Flying Steamshovel
Price: Moderate•Canadian•4.5(343)THE FLYING STEAMSHOVEL FEATURES, 14 CRAFT BEER TAPS, A BC FOCUSED WINE LIST, HAND CRAFTED COCKTAILS AND FOOD OFFERINGS. ALONG WITH BOUTIQUE ROOMS ABOVE THE VENUE,
THE GASTROPUB SHOWCASES CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS ON STAGE EACH AND EVERY WEEK.
THE SHOVEL IS THE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE ALL THINGS ROSSLAND.
Cirque at Lizard Creek Lodge
Price: Expensive•Canadian•4.6(364)Welcome to Cirque Restaurant!
Join us in our stunning dining room, our mountain facing lounge or our patio possessing picturesque views of Polar Peak. We pride ourselves in using the freshest ingredients in all of our dishes & cocktails. Come try one of our delicious locally sourced steaks or another one of Chef Jonny's creations.Quartermaster Eatery
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.5(88)Located in the mountain town of Revelstoke, we offer seasonally fresh menus in a relaxed and modern environment. We make everything from scratch, in house. Through working with small local farms, boutique ranchers and wild/sustainable fisheries, we create innovative takes on timeless cuisine for the modern diner.
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- AAbigailMunich •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had such a wonderful Monday night dinner. Tried lots of dishes but our personal favorites were the mussels and the braised short rib! Service was wonderful and attentive. It was a slow night but we still enjoyed the ambience and the restaurant is put together beautifully. Thanks so much, we will be back again!More infoLouie's Steakhouse & LoungePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Nelson•4.5
- PPaigeVancouver / British Columbia •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food and wine menu. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. It was very quiet when we were there but I can imagine it’s not always like that - likely due to the long weekend.More infoPitchfork EateryPrice: Very Expensive• Canadian• Nelson•4.1
- BBruceVIPLas Vegas •5 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 13, 2025Lovely intimate steakhouse with great food and wonderful attentive service.More infoColumbia Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Trail•4.6
- DdaveHawaii •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 23, 2025Great eclectic food selection. Poke, curry, poutine, etc, all done well.More infoThe Flying SteamshovelPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Rossland•4.5
- EBErinBVancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 19, 2025Great food and service!! We will definitely be back :)More infoRed Light RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese Speciality• Nelson•4.9
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Kootenays. Our customers recommend Eagle's Eye Restaurant - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Cirque at Lizard Creek Lodge and Alfred's
As of Apr 26, 2025 there are 14 restaurants in Kootenays. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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