Revy Eats
The Village Idiot - The hands-down Stoke House choice for where to eat in Revelstoke, The Village Idiot has a supremely friendly vibe, huge portions, and a community feel. Server and staff are quick to remember names and faces, and greet you as a friend. While it does have a bar area, it’s also a family-friendly choice. The decor is skier kitsch - retro sticks adorn the walls, and many of the chairs and bar stools are made of skis. Favourite dishes include the Brilliant Burger with smoked corn and a garlic aioli, and the panzerotti (which should provide you with at least two meals, unless you’re eating like a man on a mission). A hint - order your panzo with sauce on the inside! Located on Mackenzie Ave. between 2nd and 3rd St.
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The Frontier - The service is slow and orders frequently come out wrong. Take the time you expect to spend and then double it. That being said, the nachos are huge, heaped, and layered with what seems like a pound of cheese. In these troubled economic times, any restaurant whose nachos have a second layer of cheddar deserves some kudos. Located on Highway 1, a half-kilometre east of the turnoff into Revelstoke.
Great White North - just five minutes west of Revelstoke along Highway 1 is Great White North. The owners, along with the owners of the Village Idiot, are also responsible for meals and catering at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. A definite stand-out is the Sunday brunch buffet, featuring all the old standbys plus cabbage rolls, pierogies, make-your-own waffles and some great salads. The dinner menu is extensive, and I’ve never been disappointed by a meal. Entrees range from about $12 - $20. Located 5km west of Revelstoke on Highway 1.
The Grizzly Pub - Wednesday nights are wing night, so bring your appetite for 30 cent wings and cheap beer. It’s hard to find a table on winter Wednesdays between 6:30 - 8:30, but can you blame us? The rest of the food is pretty standard fare, with no real surprises. Located on 1st St. at Boyle Ave.
Kawakubo - This is the better of the two sushi joints in town. Kawakubo is fairly expensive if you’re used to cheap, plentiful sushi, but if you’ve got a hankering for a California Roll, then head here. While I tend not to trust sashimi from a restaurant more than a stone’s throw from the ocean, the fish has always tasted fresh and cool. The sushi isn’t that surprising, but the bowls are good as well. Their desserts are particularly nice - the coconut ice cream is tantalizing. If you’re looking for something different to do at night, you can hire out a karaoke room upstairs and serenade your friends while slurping sake. Located on 1st St. at Orton Ave.
The Last Drop - this has quite an interesting English pub menu, featuring staples like bangers and mash, chip buttie, shepherd’s pie and guiness stew. The chicken pot pie is an excellent choice, though the mushy peas could be mushier. The restaurant doubles as a bar, so it can get fairly loud later in the evening. The Last Drop also has the most extensive beer menu in the city, and is the only place to get Guiness on tap in Revelstoke. Located on Connaught Ave. at 2nd St.
Main St. Cafe - this brunch and lunch spot is perpetually for sale, but is still serving decent (if slightly overpriced) breakfast fare in the meantime. Their eggs benny is consistently good, and the service is incredibly friendly. The corner patio is a fun place to people watch while you’re sipping on late morning cup of coffee. Located on the corner of Mackenzie Ave. and 3rd St.
The Modern Cafe and Bakeshop - The Modern serves the best coffee in town, hands down. They’ve also got a serious selection of baking that happens in house every day. Try their bread, muffins, cakes and energy bars for some high-cal treats. They also have open-faced sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads. Daily specials range from enchiladas to pad thai. Open at 7:00 a.m., The Modern gets rocked every morning by ski bums looking for a java jolt and some tasty, cheap breakfasts. Located on Mackenzie Ave. between 1st St. and 2nd St.
Mountain Meals - this new restaurant and takeaway joint offers locally-sourced, sustainable meals. They sell pre-made meals and boxed lunches in reusable mason jars that you can return for a discount on your next meal. Located on 1st St. at Campbell Ave.
The Nomad - serving burgers, wraps, and paninis in a no-frills location close to Highway 1, the Nomad is a great place to stop and grab a quick bite. Combos include your choice of fries, some great basic salads or one of their phenomenal soups (mushroom is a favourite, as is the gumbo and the roasted garlic and zucchini). The Nomad No-Meat veggie burger with bacon is an ironically delicious choice. They have a large selection of hard and soft ice cream as well. Eat at an umbrella’d picnic table outside, or choose a pretty indoor table with a map laquered to the top. Located on Victoria Ave., just South of Highway 1.
Pam’s Kitchen - the newest restaurant to open in up in Revelstoke, Pam’s Kitchen serves a combination of Indian and German meals. Prices are fairly high for what you get, but standouts include the butter chicken and the saag paneer. Pam’s rhubarb chutney is also a tangy treat, especially on the chewy homemade naan bread. You can also get try out their wares at the Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning in Grizzly Plaza, from 8:30 - 1:00. Make sure you get there early, or you won’t get any butter chicken. I guarantee it! Located on 1st St. at Connaught Ave.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort Day Lodge - The RMR Day Lodge has a surprisingly great selection of food. With big flavours and big portions, it’s beats the pants out of most ski hill fare. The paninis are huge and will fill you up without leaving you sluggish for an afternoon of riding. Entrees are around $10. Located at the mid-station of the Revelation Gondola.
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