Looking for a bite to eat at one of Golden’s best restaurants after a day exploring the mountains? Golden is a small town in British Columbia, and while it doesn’t have as many restaurant options as nearby Banff or Canmore, it still offers surprisingly much for a rugged mountain town. Let’s dig into the best restaurants in Golden.  

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The Best Restaurants in Golden, BC

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Reposados

Reposados is Golden’s newest restaurant and is the first place you should head after enjoying all the things to do in Golden. Established by two local Golden women, Reposados was born when they realized Golden, BC was missing a little spice.

They bring a fresh and unique twist to traditional tacos and only use the freshest produce to create mouth-watering dishes. Everything is made fresh daily, and you can truly taste it when you take a bite of a burrito here. We were initially drawn here because of the healthy-sounding menu. I mean, halloumi avocado bowls and crispy yam burritos? Yum! We expected it to be good, but we didn’t know it would be divine.

Reposados are located right in the heart of downtown; it’s hard to miss. Although their indoor dining is small, they have a great outdoor seating area with domed seating in the cooler months! We loved eating here after a fun day at the Golden Skybridge.

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Eagles Eye

Open year-round, dining at Canada’s highest restaurant is one of the best ways to spend a lunch or dinner. Perched atop the mountains at 2300 meters (7,700 ft), this is one of the best places to dine in Golden. If you’re skiing or downhill mountain biking, you can’t miss Eagles Eye at the top of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, but even if you’re not, all you have to do is take the Kicking Horse Gondola up, and you’ll find yourself right at Eagles Eye when you exit the gondola.

We recommend heading here for lunch to enjoy the stunning views around you. On a weekend day in the winter, it’s best to make a reservation as this place is popular!

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Bacchus Cafe

Right downtown, there’s a delicious little cafe that serves up amazing food for lunch. It’s where we always head when we are passing through Golden. At Bacchus Cafe you can get bagels, smoothies, sandwiches, and if they happen to have Carrot Cake that day, do yourself a favor and grab a slice immedeiately!

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Jita’s Cafe

Jita’s Cafe is a small vegan-friendly restaurant in Golden that serves great curries, wraps, soups, and other essential lunch items. Its prices are affordable, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for something quick on a budget.

Jita’s is open every day except Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Don’t hesitate to try their staple chickpea curry! After you are done, head to the bakery next door for a treat.

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Eleven22

Eleven 22 is an upscale eatery that serves modern comfort food. Some of their most popular dishes are Stilton Fondue, Duck’s Shepherd Pie, and Ratatouille. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere will make you instantly fall in love. It’s the perfect cozy place to have a meal before heading back to your cabin in Golden.

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Red Tomato Pies

Red Tomato Pies makes the best pizzas in Golden. This is a tiny joint that, if you blink, you’ll miss! Right on 9th Avenue, this is where you should head if you want a takeaway pizza after a day skiing at Kicking Horse.

Choose from any of their handcrafted pizzas, or build your own! The pizza creations are all unique. Golden isn’t a big town, and everything shuts down pretty early. Thankfully, Red Tomato Pies is open until 11pm and midnight on weekends!

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Whitetooth Bistro

Whitetooth Bistro is located downtown, next to Reposados. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has an extensive menu for each meal.

Whitetooth Bistro has been a staple of Golden for over 15 years and prides itself on dishing up meals for every palate. Seriously, do you want Asian cuisine tonight? How about a veg-friendly yam burger? Or perhaps you are craving a juicy steak? All of these items and more are available at Whitetooth Bistro.

You probably think that a place that tries to have it all can’t be that good. But we were amazed at every dish our group received, all unique, different, and exceptionally tasty.

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Nagomi Sushi

When we first visited Golden, we didn’t think we would find good sushi in this small town. Thankfully, we were wrong! The rolls at Nagomi Sushi are basic but delicious. Don’t come expecting a plethora of roll creations like you are in Vancouver, but the prices are affordable and Nagomi will fix any sushi craving you may have. Perfect for takeout in Golden!

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Bluebird Cafe

Bluebird Cafe is just outside Downtown Golden and is where you should head in the morning when searching for that morning cup of joe and cinnamon roll. Everything used at Bluebird Cafe is environmentally friendly, including; biodegradable take-away cups, cutlery, and containers. They also bake all their muffins and pastries daily. 

Bluebird Cafe is named after the perfect bluebird day in Golden, one where you can take to the mountain bike trails or snowmobile adventures. Because they know the Golden community is an active bunch, they have a plethora of grab-and-go items! We like to come here to grab a sandwich from their grab-and-go, knowing it will be a delicious lunch on a hike in Yoho.