Name

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

Legal name

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar

Website

https://wildbluerestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Pacific Northwest cuisine
• Private event dining
• Winemaker dinner series
• Wine and cocktail bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Whistler

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Restaurant Service: Revenue generated from dinner service, cocktail bar, and late-night offerings. Seating for 150 guests indoors plus private dining room, raw bar, open kitchen, and expansive late-night lounge and cocktail bar.
2. Private Events and Group Dining: Private dining room for up to 20 guests, main dining room for up to 250 guests, and full venue buyouts for corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions. Revenue from customized menus, wine pairings, and event services.
3. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards sold for special occasions, holidays, and gifting purposes. Limited-time bonus promotions offered during holiday seasons.
4. Long Table Dinner Series: Ticketed outdoor dining events featuring multi-course menus with wine pairings. Priced at $259 per person plus tax and gratuity, with collaborations featuring partner wineries and cocktail bars.
5. Winemaker Dinners: Intimate ticketed dining events featuring curated multi-course menus paired with wines from partner wineries. Prices range from $189-$250 per person plus tax and gratuity.
6. Special Events and Holiday Celebrations: Seasonal dining experiences including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve celebrations with specialized menus and ticketed seatings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar operates a single-location fine dining establishment in Whistler Village offering seafood-forward Pacific Northwest cuisine with Italian and French influences, paired with an award-winning wine and cocktail program. The core offering is the upscale dinner service (seating for 150 indoors plus a 60-seat heated garden patio), complemented by a private dining room, raw bar, open kitchen, late-night lounge, and signature experiential events such as the Long Table Dinner Series and Winemaker Dinners.

Product overview

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar is a single-location fine dining establishment offering a unified dining experience centered on Pacific Northwest cuisine with Italian and French influences. The core product is its main restaurant dining room (seating 150), complemented by ancillary offerings including the Apres Menu, Late Night Menu, and Cocktail Bar Program. Key event products include the Long Table Dinner Series (annual outdoor communal dining), Wine Dinner Series (winemaker collaborations), and Group Events & Private Dining services. Additional offerings include Gift Cards. The restaurant operates without a modular platform architecture—it is a single hospitality venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Restaurant Dining (A La Carte Dinner) Upscale, seafood-forward, locally-inspired Pacific Northwest dinner service with Italian and French influences; seating for 150 guests indoors plus private dining room, raw bar, open kitchen, late-night lounge and cocktail bar. Open 7 days a week from 5pm.
• Group Events & Private Dining Private and group dining experiences accommodating intimate dinners for up to 20 guests in the Private Wine Room to receptions for up to 250 guests, with custom menu design and dedicated event management.
• Long Table Dinner Series Signature outdoor dining experience featuring multi-course menus at communal long tables in picturesque Whistler locations (Whistler Golf Club and Whistler Mountain Roundhouse Lodge), with wine pairings and welcome cocktail receptions; $259 per person plus tax and gratuity.
• Intimate Wine Dinner Series Exclusive winemaker dinner collaborations featuring multi-course menus crafted by the Executive Chef paired with wines from renowned wineries, with pricing ranging from $189-$250 per person plus tax and gratuity.
• The Dalmore After Dark Experience Decadent five-course dessert tasting menu paired with exceptional single malts from The Dalmore including 12-Year, 18-Year, 30-Year VORS Sherry, and Vintage 2009 15-Year; $125 per person plus tax and gratuity.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase, offering a way to gift culinary experiences at Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar. Limited-time bonus promotions offered during holiday seasons.
• Apres Menu Service Seasonal après-ski menu served daily from 3pm to 5pm, featuring shareable plates and cocktails, complemented by the summer/heated garden patio.
• Late Night Lounge & Cocktail Bar Late-night dining and cocktail experience starting at 10pm with DJ entertainment on weekends, featuring chocolate fondue, signature cocktails, and award-winning drinks including Negroni Pinoli.
• Keefer Bar Patio Party Pop-up Patio party pop-up featuring a collaborative cocktail menu with The Keefer Bar; $39 per person plus tax and gratuity includes two signature cocktails.
• New Year's Eve Seating Experiences Ticketed holiday seatings with multi-course menus, including a first seating 3-course menu at $179++ per adult and a gala seating 4-course menu at $279++ per guest inclusive of a glass of Perrier-Jouët NV Champagne.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named No.47 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, representing Whistler and Canada on a prestigious continental list
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Mission Hill Family EstateflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Mission Hill Family Estate is confirmed as the wine partner for Wild Blue's August 16, 2026 Long Table Dinner. Mission Hill became the first Canadian winery ever named to the World's 50 Best Vineyards, debuting at No.45 on the 2025 list. Their wines anchor the beverage pairings for the event, bringing three 50 Best honourees (Wild Blue, Mission Hill, and The Keefer Bar) together for a single evening.
• The Keefer BarflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026The Keefer Bar is the cocktail collaboration partner for Wild Blue's August 16, 2026 Long Table Dinner. Recently named Best Bar in Canada and ranked No.7 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026. The Keefer Bar's Head Bartender Virginia Guenette and bartender Asya Hemsworth will create an innovative cocktail experience alongside Wild Blue's Bar Manager Zack Lavoie for the welcome reception and dinner service.
• Whistler Mountain (Roundhouse Lodge)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Whistler Mountain's Roundhouse Lodge is the venue for Wild Blue's first-ever mountaintop Long Table Dinner on July 19, 2026. The Valley View Deck at the Roundhouse Lodge provides panoramic alpine views for the exclusive alpine dining experience, accessible via the Whistler Village Gondola.
• Blue Grouse Estate WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Featured at Wild Blue's Cornucopia dinner on November 7, 2025. A coastal B.C. pairing celebrating Vancouver Island winemaking alongside Wild Blue's culinary excellence.
• Painted Rock Estate WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Featured at Wild Blue's Cornucopia dinner on November 15, 2025. An elevated exploration of the Okanagan Valley's acclaimed Painted Rock portfolio paired with Executive Chef Derek Bendig's multi-course menu.
• The Dalmore (Malt Whisky)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Featured at 'The Dalmore After Dark' event on November 8, 2025. A decadent five-course dessert tasting menu paired with exceptional single malts including the 12-Year, 18-Year, 30-Year VORS Sherry, and Vintage 2009 15-Year.
• Mark Anthony GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Wine selections featured at the July 2025 Long Table Dinner from the Mark Anthony Group portfolio including Checkmate's Attack Chardonnay, Martin's Lane Naramata Ranch Riesling, and Liquidity's Cabernet Franc Reserve.
• Road 13 VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2025Featured as a wine partner at Wild Blue's Long Table Dinner events. Winemaker dinners have showcased their John Oliver wines including the award-winning John Oliver Malbec 2020 (91 Points from Decanter World Wine Awards).
• Faustino WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025Exclusive winemaker's dinner on March 17, 2025 featured Faustino wines including a rare 1964 vintage. Marina Eito Jiménez, ambassador for Grupo de Bodegas Familia Martínez Zabala, guided guests through Spanish wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rías Baixas, and Rueda regions.
• Culmina Family Estate WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Featured at Wild Blue's Cornucopia winemaker dinner on November 8, 2024 as part of Whistler's annual food and wine festival. Culmina is known for wines of quality and complexity.
• Unsworth VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Featured at Wild Blue's Cornucopia winemaker dinner on November 9, 2024. Unsworth Vineyards is known for exceptional blends and commitment to quality.
• Covert Farms Family EstatesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Featured at Wild Blue's Cornucopia winemaker dinner on November 15, 2024. Covert Farms is celebrated for organic and sustainable winemaking practices.
• Wine SpectatorcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2024Wine Spectator has awarded Wild Blue the Best of Award of Excellence for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025), recognizing the restaurant's comprehensive and diverse wine list, excellent breadth across multiple wine-growing regions, and superior presentation.
• Perrier-JouëtcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2024Perrier-Jouët champagne is featured as the welcome champagne at Wild Blue's Long Table Dinner Series events. The partnership provides guests with a premium champagne experience during the welcome reception of each event.
• Whistler Golf Club (The Range)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2024The Range at Whistler Golf Club is the venue partner for Wild Blue's annual Long Table Dinner Series. The partnership began in 2023 and continues through 2026. The venue offers stunning mountain scenery for the outdoor al fresco dining experience that has become a signature event.
• Goldschmidt VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 February 2024Nick Goldschmidt, named Best International Winemaker 2023 by LUX magazine, collaborated with Wild Blue for an exclusive winemaker's dinner on March 20, 2024. Their Cabernet and Cabernet blends are featured on Wild Blue's 'By the Glass' program.
• Whistler Blackcomb FoundationcoreOthers · 30 August 2023Wild Blue donates a portion of proceeds from the Long Table Dinner Series to the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. The Foundation has raised over $19 million for registered Sea to Sky charities since 1992, supporting initiatives in health, human services, education, recreation, arts, culture, and environment with emphasis on youth and family programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hawksworth Restaurant: Vancouver flagship fine dining from chef David Hawksworth, repeatedly named among Canada's best restaurants. Comparable in chef-driven Pacific Northwest cuisine, wine program depth, and luxury hotel-adjacent positioning (Rosewood Hotel Georgia).
• Bishop's Restaurant: Vancouver institution by chef John Bishop, long-standing fine dining venue focused on Pacific Northwest ingredients and wine. Comparable as a chef-owner destination restaurant with regional sourcing ethos and mature wine program.
• Le Crocodile: Long-standing Vancouver French fine dining institution. Comparable as an upscale tasting-menu destination with classic European technique applied to local ingredients, similar Wine Spectator-recognized wine list approach.
• Toqué!: Montreal institution by chef Normand Laprise, repeatedly ranked on Canada's 100 Best and North America's 50 Best. Comparable as a chef-owner fine dining destination with seasonal tasting menus and an award-winning wine program.
• Bearfoot Bistro: Whistler Village fine dining venue offering prix-fixe tasting menus, champagne bar, and a similar upscale après-ski experience. Directly competes with Wild Blue for the same high-end Whistler tourist and event clientele.
• Araxi Restaurant + Bar: Long-established Whistler fine dining restaurant also rooted in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Wild Blue's Restaurant Director Neil Henderson previously led Araxi under Toptable Group, making it a directly comparable concept serving the same Whistler luxury tourist and local market with overlapping culinary positioning.
• Five Sails Restaurant: Vancouver fine dining at the Pan Pacific Hotel offering Pacific Northwest tasting menus. Comparable in upscale hotel-adjacent positioning, Pacific Northwest cuisine focus, and event/private dining capacity.
• Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar: Vancouver fine dining focused on seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and oyster/raw bar program. Concept is similar in menu philosophy (seafood-forward, locally sourced, wine-led) and serves a comparable West Coast upscale diner segment.

Broad incumbents

• Joe Beef: Iconic Montreal fine dining bistro widely considered among the most celebrated restaurants in North America. Comparable as a high-profile, chef-driven Canadian destination restaurant with strong media profile and limited seating.

Emerging players

• The Keefer Bar: Whistler cocktail bar named Best Bar in Canada and ranked No.7 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026. Active cocktail-program collaboration partner with Wild Blue and adjacent brand within the same Whistler hospitality ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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