Black Diamond Bar & Grill

We stay in Big White early Feb 2026 for 5 nights. Black Diamond was exceptional. Food, service and accommodating. We had a dinner for 5, and apres and lunch there each time just great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was not a good experience.

2 out of 3 martinis of the espress flight tasted like actual soap. It eas gross

Food and drinks took forever.

The coconut hot chocolate was really good. Except when asked for a second one the manager came out told us the rumchata was out and was really freaking rude.

Food do get the pear and brie flatbread

Dont get the cheddar burger. Overcooked and definitely not waygu.
The yorkie dip was also lackluster. The au just was grossly thick.
If your gonna charge that much for food make it good.

Its got a good location and the fires outside were nice. Our server was super nice and it was out of her control but like dooo better for the price.

The inn its located in. Definitely needs a facelift the bathrooms are from the 2000s.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Great view of the mountain, and the city chair. Classy, festive, rustic atmosphere

Black Diamond Bar & Grill is hands-down the best spot on the mountain—and the low rating honestly makes no sense.

From the moment you walk in, you feel it. Theresa and her husband are two of the most genuinely kind and welcoming owners we’ve met anywhere, not just on a ski hill. That energy carries through the entire place.

We’ve been here four times now, always after a full day of skiing or snowboarding, and every visit has been exceptional. Incredible beer selection (some of the best I’ve ever had), consistently top-quality food, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than planned.

The staff deserves real credit. Fin, our server from Wales, is an absolute gem—hilarious, attentive, and unforgettable. Every other server we’ve had has been just as fantastic, which says a lot about how this place is run.

As for negative reviews—some people miss the point. Black Diamond gets the things right that actually matter: great people, great food, great drinks, and a welcoming vibe you can’t fake.

My wife and I already know we’ll be coming back for years. This is our favourite place on the mountain, no question.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

manager was very rude

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The worker was very angry and ruined my evening. He yelled and embarrassed me for no reason just because I wanted to get up. I do not recommend! Go to Mcdonald’s instead!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

A nice place to dine. However, be advised... THEY DO NOT ACCEPT AMERICAN EXPRESS. We were not told this going in. Could have been an issue. The staff was great! The owner a bit off putting.) is

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Our server was very friendly...the pear flatbread was amazing!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Poor Service and food quality

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Hands down the best food at Big White. No need to go anywhere else for lunch/dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Black Diamond has a genuinely nice atmosphere, especially acoustically. The place was almost full, and even with a loud table next to us, we could still hear each other without shouting. That’s rare, and worth real credit.

The food, though, was a mixed bag.

I’ll start with the prime rib. The meat itself was cooked perfectly and tasted great once I scraped off the gravy. Which raises a fair question: is that how prime rib is normally served in Canada? If so, that one’s on me. But if not, why take a good piece of meat and drown it in mediocre gravy? The gravy didn’t add anything, and if anything, it got in the way.

Ironically, the mashed potatoes were excellent and had no gravy at all. Go figure.

Then there was the asparagus. Any competent chef knows you snap asparagus at the natural breaking point so the tough ends come off. Here, it looked like someone just trimmed about half an inch from the bottom and called it good. The result was tough and stringy until you got a third of the way up the stalk. I’d much rather pay a little more for less asparagus if it’s actually tender.

My friend had the blackened chicken and said it was good, but she’d never had blackened food before. Just looking at it, it didn’t appear especially well executed. Which brings up another concern: there’s a lot of sauce happening here. Good food shouldn’t need to be buried under sauces to be enjoyable.

Overall, the room and the experience are strong. The kitchen feels like it’s close, but not quite there yet. With better fundamentals and more restraint, this could be something special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Went with a few families and had a great time with good food and awesome service. Prime rib was delicious as were the Cesars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had our first meal at Black Diamond today (January 1st, 2026) and we were very happy with our meal. My wife and I both had the Roasted Turkey dip and it was awesome. Our server was very chatty and pleasant. The restaurant has a really cozy atmosphere with a central fireplace and nice, new furnishings. We will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

At Big White Ski Resort ❄️🍽️ A must visit Black Diamond Bar & Grill and it was such an amazing experience! We enjoyed the #TruffleFries, #AunahineBowl, #ThaiCoconutCurry, #RossdownChicken, and #BBQBrisketSliders — plus my daughter's ultimate favorite: fries 😊🍟 Every dish was absolutely delicious and so satisfying. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrible customer service. By far the most disrespectful and disappointing experience we have had in 20 years at Big White.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1