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Whistler Feature: The Wild West Up North

So, continuing on my Whistler journey. One of the most important things when it comes to dining during an adventure packed trip is proximity. As an adventurous tourist with some dining expectations, I want to eat lunch at a place that
a) is close to all the fun activities
b) has fast and good service
c) is reasonably priced
d) has delicious food

 We decided to head to Longhorn Saloon and Grill just before our ATV tour in the afternoon. The Longhorn Saloon and Grill has a western vibe to it. Even though the restaurant is situated in the north away from civilization, this restaurant makes you feel like a cowboy from a dusty town.

The best part about Longhorn Saloon and Grill is its proximity to the gondola, where many fun activities, such as mountain biking, sightseeing, and zip-line adventures, start. Since we were sitting outside on their patio, we had the opportunity to watch mountain bikers pull of difficult stunts while we chatted away. A heater also kept us comfortably warm in the relatively cool climate of Whistler. The Longhorn Saloon and Grill definitely has a really good location!

 Their food was also quite amazing. Although a little bit pricier than the food in Vancouver (well, of course, Whistler is a tourist destination), it was definitely reasonable considering the quality of food, service, and location.  One of my favourite dishes at Longhorn is their clubhouse sandwich. Yes, you can get this anywhere, but their clubhouse sandwich is extremely tasty! Not only were their ingredients fresh, their multigrain bread is absolutely perfect. A lot of the times when I'm having healthier breads for sandwiches at restaurants, they are quite hard to digest and very rough on the mouth. However, their bread was the complete opposite from what I had tried before. It was smooth and soft, and easy on my stomach! They also perfected toasting my bread. In other restaurants I've been to, the bread is almost always too crispy, almost to the extent of being burnt. Thankfully, Longhorn Saloon and Grill did not make that common mistake; I can actually taste the ingredients in between and enjoy the bread as well. The sandwich also had the right amount of mayonnaise on it, unlike other places where they usually spread either too much or too little sauce on their sandwiches. Overall, this clubhouse sandwich is definitely a must have if you are in need of a quick bite to eat before your next destination!

 Can't wait to come back to Longhorn Saloon and Grill again in the winter when the scenery changes from dusty trails to snowy mountains!
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