Tucked away in the Rockies, Golden is a culinary gem with an array of options for every taste and budget to enjoy. From classic cafés to steakhouses and authentic Mexican cuisine, we’ve got it all.

Whether you’re on the mountain or exploring the town, click below to view some of our dining recommendations during your stay:

Eagle’s Eye Restaurant

This is Canada’s Most Elevated Dining Experience. No visit to Kicking Horse is complete without a visit to the 7,700 ft. mountaintop Eagle’s Eye Restaurant. The Eagle’s Eye is a Rocky Mountain culinary experience not to be missed. 

Peaks Grill

Peaks Grill is located at the base of the Gondola in the heart of the action at Kicking Horse Plaza. Known for legendary après with delicious homemade food and ice-cold beer.

Double Black CafÉ

Double Black Café is located steps from the gondola. Join us for that first cup of coffee and a light breakfast. Stop in for a specialty coffee and choose from our selection of freshly-baked goods. Enjoy a wholesome lunch mid-day, then end the day with snacks and cold beer.

Winston Bar & bistro (Open for ski season only)

Come to our classic western saloon or family restaurant. We offer tasty homestyle meals and a wonderful selection of microbrew beers, wines and spirits. Have fun playing board games or our famous Giant Jenga. Kids (under 19) are welcome in the saloon until 10 pm.

Whitetooth Grill (Open for Ski Season only)

The Whitetooth Grill in the Day Lodge, named in honour of the original local ski hill, is the place to get homemade comfort food anytime of the day. It is open every morning serving full breakfast that are cooked for you. You can also drop in for a gourmet burger, signature pizzas or simply enjoy a cold beer in between laps during the day. All winter long Kicking Horse’s best apres spot will be the Whitetooth Grill, with a special apres menu drink specials and live music on the weekends.

Cedar House

Making its home just south of Golden, B.C. on a private ten acres of peaceful, wooded mountainside, The Cedar House Restaurant prides itself on providing guests with  a true fine dining experience. Indulge your taste buds in cuisine that celebrates sustainably sourced fish, natural meats and some of B.C.’s finest wines. The Cedar House Restaurant décor celebrates the rustic mountain surroundings with wood trim and heavy timbers, while the exterior provides stone pathways and manicured gardens perfect for pre or post fine dining dinner strolls.

ELEVEN 22

Original, modern, comfort cuisine is the hallmark of ELEVEN 22. Chef-owner Konan Mar’s passion for the culinary arts is displayed in his dishes, which reflect his creative talent and diversity.

The menu is composed of a variety of meats, fowl, poultry, fish, seafood, pasta, rice and vegetarian dishes; all prepared with carefully chosen fresh products, the finest ingredients and are cooked in our kitchen a la minute to your satisfaction.

The Island Restaurant

Guests can relax in the comfort of the rustic log building with views of the mountains out every window. To the south, the amazing ski runs of the Kicking Horse Resort can be admired. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can stop in for a continental breakfast, quick soup, salad or sandwich, or relax and dine on one of the Asian inspired starters followed by an entrée of local game.

Whitetooth Bistro

Whitetooth Mountain Bistro is located in beautiful downtown Golden, British Columbia. Against the backdrop of the Kootenay Mountains and the Dogtooth Range the Whitetooth is a casual yet elegant bistro with warm red walls, black & white photos, butcher block tables and chocolate brown booths and banquettes. The Whitetooth, is a restaurant for winter or summer enthusiasts still dressed in their gear, families with small children and intimate dinners for couples enjoying each other's company. 

Rockwater Grill & Bar

Rockwater Grill and Bar in Golden, B.C. is situated on the Kicking Horse River with majestic mountain views of the dogtooth range and kicking horse mountain resort. Rockwater Grill and Bar is a multi-event venue that offers indoor dining for 250 and outdoor patio dining for 75 with riverside tables.

The Wolf's Den

The Wolf's Den is a full-service restaurant specializing in homemade food that is prepared fresh and from scratch every day!

Delicious... specializing in Prime Steaks and a wide array of gourmet homemade burgers the Wolf's Den is sure to have something delicious for everyone to sink their teeth into.
Satisfying... with our steaks cut to individually ordered size, our massive 8 oz. patties and large portion sizes there is no doubt that you will leave happy and satisfied with your dinner.
Beautiful... our large and historic log building is situated near the banks of the Kicking Horse River and offers stunning 180-degree mountain vistas that will leave you breathless and awe-inspired while you sit back and enjoy your experience.

Reposados

Golden’s very own authentic Mexican-style restaurant with a twist. Known for their extensive margarita menu made with house-fermented syrups, and fresh tacos and burritos with both gluten-free and delicious plant-based options. Enjoy the atmosphere inside, bask in the sun on the patio, or order at their takeout menu for a quick bite while enjoying Golden’s historic downtown.

Wandering Fern Café

Dedicated to providing a funky, fun, high-quality coffee experience in their mobile cafe and storefront in downtown Golden. Serving ethically sourced, locally roasted, organic, fair trade coffee, a selection of freshly baked goods, and a curated farm-to-table menu.

Bluebird Café

Situated on your way up to Kicking Horse, Bluebird Café offers specialty coffee and non-coffee options with grab n’ go breakfast & lunch items to fuel your next adventure. Gluten-free and plant-based options available.

Bacchus Books & Café

Follow the bright yellow walls in downtown Golden into this unique bookstore and caf. Grab a handcrafted coffee and a new or used book and settle down into the outdoor patio to relax and enjoy with the Kicking Horse River in view.

Ethos

Espresso bar & kitchen serving handcrafted drinks with breakfast & lunch options to enjoy using their housemade sourdough bread. Supporting local within the café with their array of local partners from macarons to mushrooms.

Golden Bakery & Deli

Your one-stop shop for your favourite baked goods & treats, breakfast, lunch, and of course, coffee.

If you would like to stock the kitchen in your suite, here are some of the local grocery stores.

Sobeys

624 9 Avenue North, Golden, BC
Ph: 250.344.2361

Save-on foods

1020 10 Avenue South, Golden, BC
Ph: 250.344.5315

Below are some options for purchasing a bottle of wine or other spirits. Whether you’re looking for something to cool down with, warm up with, or that perfect bottle of wine, a local liquor store is only a short drive away. Please note that the legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19.

BC LIQUOR STORE

906 10 Avenue South, Golden, BC
Ph: 250.344.7558

Rocky Mountain Cold Beer, Wine & Spirits

1049 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden, BC
Ph: 250.344.7990

Mad Trapper Liquor Store

1203 9 St S #735, Golden, BC
Ph: 250.344.6661