The Columbia Valley is far from a dining mecca, but does feature a number of family restaurants and pubs that won't blow away your holiday budget. Invermere has the area's only fine dining options and fast food restaurants. Many of the better restaurants are connected with the hotels or golf courses. There are a few roadside gems in the valley and appearances can be deceiving.
Great Hall
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Panorama Mountain Village
(250) 342-6941 ext 3180
Open: 8 am to 5 pm (Dec to Apr)
Main Courses: from $5 to $8
It's big! It's bright! It's where skiers and boarders meet during the day and where family entertainment takes place in the evening. Enjoy a fresh salad, pizza, pasta, fresh made sandwich, baked good or Alberta beef burger from either the market area or panoramic deck. Fast, inexpensive and energy packed breakfasts will be the perfect kick-start to the day, and a cold pint, schnapps or latte will be the perfect ending.
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Starbird Restaurant
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Panorama Mountain Village
(250) 342-6941 ext 3540
Open: 7:30 am to 10 pm
Main Courses: from $9 to $25
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Starbird Restaurant & Bar offers reasonably priced, quality fare in a warm, relaxed environment. Fun for the whole family - the Starbird serves 'real food' to 'real people'. There is something on the menu for everyone including Alberta AAA beef, fish, pasta, chicken and vegetarian items. Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service awaits you at all meal periods.
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Ferrari’s
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Panorama Mountain Village
(250) 341-3056
Open: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Main Courses: from $17 to $35
Panorama's only upscale dining with a variety of choices of fish, beef and pastas.
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T-Bar and Grill
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Panorama Mountain Village
(800) 663-2929
Open: from 3 pm to 1 am (weekdays) and noon to 1 am (weekends)
Main Courses: from $7 to $11
Cap your day on the slopes at the T-Bar & Grill for cold brews and hot, hearty food perfect for après or a casual dinner. Rock out on the weekend with live musical acts, and on Monday nights groove to the undiscovered talents of locals and guests at Jam Night.
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Tuscano’s Market & Patio
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
(250) 345-6311
Open: 5 pm to 10 pm
This popular dining room features an eye catching theatre-style kitchen and oyster bar. Delight in the heavenly aroma of fresh baked foccocia bread, featured wines, and incredible food made fresh to order in a light, casual atmosphere. The new patio overlooking the Fairmont Lodge guest hot pool is a popular seating option.
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Mountain Flowers Dining Room
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
(250) 345-6311
Open: 7 am to 2 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Experience intimate dining in the award winning "New Roman" décor main dining room. Featuring regional Canadian cuisine. Artistically presented to please all your senses. Overlooking the hotel guest hot pool, the Mountain Flowers Dining Room is open daily for alpine themed breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner.
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Bear’s Paw and Grill
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
(250) 345-6311
Open: from 2 pm to last call
The comfortable atmosphere makes it the perfect place to join friends and relax after all the day's activities. In addition to a wide selection of beverages and food, including Pizza Hut for eat-in or take-out. The lounge also features access to our scenic patio overlooking the lodge guest hot pool. Watch for announcements promoting live entertainment.
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Misty Waters Café
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
(250) 345-6311
Open: from 8 am to 10:30 pm
Enjoy the convenience of our poolside cafe & featuring Pizza Hut, fresh soups, sandwiches, home-style burgers, special coffees, and quality ice cream. Join us for a light and casual atmosphere, perfect for the whole family and overlooking the "misty waters', North America's cleanest and largest natural, odourless, hot springs pools.
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Mountainside Clubhouse and Trophy Dining Room
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Fairmont Mountainside Golf Course
(250) 345-6514
Open: from 7 am to 10 pm
The setting is spectacular overlooking the Mountainside Golf Course commonly referred to as the "Queen of the Rockies." Come play the '19th hole" or join us for delicious breakfasts, lunches or dinners. Ask about the popular dinner theme nights and specials. When the weather is nice, there is nothing better than enjoying a meal on the clubhouse patio at the base of the Rockies and overlooking the fairways, ponds and water fountains.
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The Atrium
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Fairmont Riverside Golf Course
(250) 345-6346
Open: 8 am to 9 pm
The Atrium provides spectacular views over the water and golf course featuring fun casual dining for families. Seafood, steaks and traditional dinner dishes.
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Bistro
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1225 A 7th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-6564
Open: Mon - Sat, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sun, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Family Restaurant - Specializing in breakfast and lunch all day. Fast service and good food.
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Black Forest Restaurant
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540 Highway 93/95
250-342-9417
Open: from 5 pm to 10 pm (winter) 5 pm to 11 pm (summer)
At the Black Forest Restaurant, they feature an authentic European atmosphere to complement an extensive menu. They are known for their famous schnitzels but also specialize in steak, seafood, duck, chicken and lamb dishes as well as delicious homemade desserts.
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Greenery
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Greenery – Best Western Inn
1310 Seventh Avenue
250-342-9246
Dress Code: Causal
Main Courses: $7.95 to $15.95
Our menu offers many mouthwatering selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu, delicious homemade soup creations, daily specials and weekend breakfast buffets are featured highlights.
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Huckleberry’s Restaurant
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205 Laurier Street, Invermere
250-342-3800
Open for breakfast through dinner
Huckleberry's Family Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their menu features charbroiled steaks and burgers, pastas, stir-fries, and more. They are fully licensed, and have an extensive take-out menu available.
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Myrtle’s Restaurant
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1371 7 Ave, Invermere
250-342-0281
Contemporary dining in a casually elegant dining atmosphere. Fresh seafood, Alberta beef and creative pasta dishes. Organic and free range ingredients used. Tailored wine list and martinis.
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Portabella Restaurant
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722 13th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-0606
Fine dining with an assortment of Soups, Salads, Steaks.
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Peppi’s Pizza
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1018 - 8th Ave
(250) 342-3421
Peppi's Pizza can custom build you a pie or you can order one of their house specials off the menu. Pies like the Great White North (Canadian Back Bacon, Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese) or the Funky Chicken (Pesto, Chicken, Spinach, Green Peppers and Sun dried Tomato's).
If you are into something other than pizza, there is an assortment of salads (Greek, Garden, Cesar and Spinach), Pastas (Spaghetti, Pesto Pasta or lasagna) and finally their crowning Jewel - The Baby Back Ribs.
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Oriental Palace
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Main Street, Invermere
250-342-8308
A lunch buffet is offered every Wednesday at Oriental Palace. A Sunday dinner buffet is also available, and weekday lunch specials are available. This restaurant is fully licensed.
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Strand’s Old House Restaurant
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818 - 12th Street
250-342-6344
Open: 5 pm to 10 pm
Dress Code: Causal
Strand's Old House Restaurant is located in a charming renovated Invermere heritage home. Step through the door, back in time, and into a memorable dining experience in a gracious atmosphere teeped in valley history. You can enjoy your selections in the intimate atmosphere of the original house surrounded by stained glass, the works of featured local artists, and rich oak panelling.
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Alte Liebe
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5067 Madsen Rd, Radium
(250) 347-9548
Open: From 5 pm
Main Courses: from $13.95 to $24.95
International Cuisine including Japanese and German.
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Rockies Bistro Pizza
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7514 Main St E, Radium
250.347.9929
Great pizza, pasta, salad, burgers, cappuccinos, Full liquor service with excellent choice of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Back Country Jacks
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7555 Main St W, Radium
(250) 347-0097
The BBQ King. Ribs, chicken, steaks, nachos, nibblies. All you can eat nights.
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Horsethief Creek Pub
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Radium
(250) 347-6400
They take pleasure in providing a warm, sociable atmosphere, tastefully prepared meals, fine drinks and friendly attention to needs. The Horsethief is dedicated to creating an environment where patrons can enjoy conversation, a game of pool, sports on the big screen or a game of Keno or Break open.
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Higher Ground
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Radium
(250) 347-0089
Open 6am to 6pm
Comfortable, cozy atmosphere with cappuccinos, sandwiches and great desserts.
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Melting Pot Restaurant
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Radium
(250) 347-9848
Just like the name says – it has a very large selection of foods on their menu – wraps, burgers, pastas, salads, soups, schnitzel, vegetarian and Chinese Food.
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Brandi’s Restaurant
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Radium
(250) 347-6443
Good home-style family dining at affordable prices
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Helena’s Stube
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Radium
7547 Main St. West
(250) 347 0047
Open: 5 pm to 10 pm 7 days a week (summer), closed Tues & Wed (winter)
Dress Code: Casual
Main Courses: $12.50 to $24.95
Helena's specializes in delectables straight from Austria and surrounding areas, including desserts to die for. Helna’s Stube is a casual dining experience with easy elegance.
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The Old Salzburg Restaurant
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Radium - Hwy 93
(250) 347-6553
Open: From 11:30 am (summer), from 5 pm (winter)
Dress Code: Causal
For a unique and wonderful dining experience Austrian style. The Old Salzburg Restaurant in Radium Hot Springs with its warm atmosphere, highest quality food and well-trained staff will make your meal an enjoyable one.
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Selkirk Dining Room
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Radium Resort
(800) 667-6444
Open: from 5 pm (winter); breakfast to dinner (summer)
Full range menu from light snacks to full-course meals.
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Do you own or operate a restaurant in the Columbia Valley? Contact us about including your restaurant or increasing your existing exposure at concierge@ultimaterockies.com.
