Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Kootenays

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Alfred's

4.9

4.9 (96)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Revelstoke

About the restaurant

Alfred's is a pop-up restaurant brought to you by Dose Coffee. Our aim is to provide exceptional hospitality, service, food and drinks in a casual, fun and intimate atmosphere. Alfred's is a place to come as you are and enjoy everything from a glass of wine & homemade focaccia to a multi-course dinner with family & friends.

The kitchen is led by Head Chef's Ivan Blackwell and Brad Johnston with a focus on Italian inspired cuisine that's designed to be shared. However, we also won't mind if you'd just like to enjoy a bowl of gnocchi all to yourself! The bar is led by founder, John Pierce, who has carefully curated a list of old world wines alongside classic cocktails with a twist.

We are a small and intimate restaurant so large dining tables are limited to 6 people.

Alfred's is the place that we wanted to go to but it didn't exist; so we've created it. Enjoy.

Top review

Chris

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Wow, what an amazing experience, felt like this experience belongs in Vegas, not Revelstoke. Service and food were both incredible. The owners and staff should be proud, they have taken the food/beverage game up a notch in this town!

Marzano

4.9

4.9 (650)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Nelson

About the restaurant

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.

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Kim

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Excellent service with the staff being very friendly and food was amazing! The price is super reasonable. Would highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Burrata

Popular dish

Spaghetti + Meatballs

112 Restaurant And Lounge

4.7

4.7 (353)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Revelstoke

About the restaurant

Welcome to The 112 Restaurant & Lounge, where outstanding cuisine, charming service, and casual elegance have been our hallmarks since 1978. Our accomplished chefs specialize in a variety of fine foods, featuring BC Salmon, Roast Lamb and Charbroiled Steaks.

Whether you're dining with family, enjoying a romantic evening, or catching up with friends over a pint of Revelstoke’s own Mt. Begbie Brewing, The 112 is the perfect spot for every occasion!

Top review

MattVIP

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Nice steaks in a quaint atmosphere with live music the night we were there. Good local BC wines, and excellent service.

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Popular dish

SEAFOOD LINGUINE

Eagle's Eye Restaurant - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

4.7

4.7 (713)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Golden

About the restaurant

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 1-250-439-5425

Top review

Ian KentVIP

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

We celebrated our son’s Birthday and Neil, our server, was excellent, friendly, helpful and made the lunch experience very enjoyable! And the view speaks for itself!

Steamboat Lounge & Forage

4.7

4.7 (69)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Radium Hot Springs

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Kathleen

Dined 6 days ago

The menu had unique and creative dishes that were mindful to incorporate local ingredients. The chef had a genuine passion for his art and is keen to share it with his patrons. We shared the charred broccoli and the Western sablefish/risotto dishes. Both were plated beautifully and sublime in flavour. All the staff were warm and welcoming. Highly recommend - chef's kiss.

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Experience

Apres Happy Hour @ Steamboat- 50% OFF

Cirque at Lizard Creek Lodge

4.6

4.6 (364)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Fernie

About the restaurant

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.

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Reubs

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Thanks for a delicious meal and drinks, with great service.

The Flying Steamshovel

4.6

4.6 (343)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Rossland

About the restaurant

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.

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dave

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

Great eclectic food selection. Poke, curry, poutine, etc, all done well.

Rockford Bar Grill - Revelstoke

4.6

4.6 (216)

CAN$30 and under

Grill

Revelstoke

About the restaurant

Bold global flavours, mountain views, and outstanding service at the base of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. From juicy CAB steaks to calamari après-ski, you’ll find the right dish for every mood. Pair your meal with wines from BC vineyards, beers from local breweries, or cocktails crafted with spirits made right in Revelstoke. Start your day off right with full-service breakfast and wind down at the end of it with late-night hours on the weekend. Visit our website to reserve online and order take out. Room service is available for The Sutton Place Hotel guests during select hours.

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WilliamVIP

Dined on Mar 17, 2025

Excellent service, food was very good, good menu to choose from. Another good eating experience in the Rockford.

Quartermaster Eatery

4.5

4.5 (88)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Revelstoke

About the restaurant

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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John

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Newly renovated. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Food is top shelf for a small town in the middle of the mountains.

Pitchfork Eatery

4.1

4.1 (536)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Nelson

About the restaurant

Pitchfork Eatery is a farmer-owned restaurant in Nelson, BC.
We strive to bring you the freshest, seasonal, local produce from the beautiful Kootenays.

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Victoria

Dined 6 days ago

Great vibe! Located at the end of a street on a hill - very quaint! Had live music out on the patio, but it was playing inside the restaurant as well. Found it to be very loud and hard to speak to the person across the table from you. Food was tasty, good bang for your buck ! Service was great

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