The Best Places to Eat in Fernie, BC

Fernie has a wonderful, diverse culinary scene just waiting to be explored. To ensure visitors and locals alike get the most out of the cuisine this town has to offer, we’ve created a dining guide to some of the best Fernie restaurants.

Visitors to Fernie can experience a fabulous variety of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious food. It won’t really matter what you’re craving, because the selection of cuisine in this small town is endless. Enjoy everything from deep, bold curries to vibrant Japanese, to pub-style dishes and more. Fernie’s atmosphere has the perfect mix – capturing that small mountain town setting, yet feeling like you’re in the middle of a buzzing city with so many options to choose from.
We’ve broken your options down to casual eateries, upscale dining or cafes, so you can filter by the type of ambience you’re looking for. Take a look:
 

CASUAL EATERIES

The Brickhouse Bar & Grill
This happening spot for dining and nightlife is located in the former Imperial Bank of Canada building, one of the oldest buildings in downtown Fernie, the former Imperial Bank of Canada building.
The Brickhouse features high brick walls, big wood booths, an open kitchen and live music which gives this old building a modern, hip quality. Owner Matt Brazeau worked with Calgary-based architect Catherine Chernoff to preserve the historical feel of the building, yet create a great space for locals to come together.
After a day of shredding powder or riding Fernie’s awesome mountain biking trails, locals refuel with homemade Canadian cuisine and classic pub food like calamari, nachos, burgers, steaks and thin-crust pizzas. For a creative, vegetarian option, the Sweet and Spicy Fun Guy (portobello mushroom sauteed in maple syrup, served on foccacia bread with asiago cheese) is also a great choice. There’s a different menu and drink special each night of the week, and often live bands or DJs provide background music.
The Brickhouse’s wine list reflects some of BC’s best wines. You can’t go wrong with their selection of local and imported beer, and they have plenty of premium spirits plus quite a few varieties of scotch.
Details
Sunday – Wednesday: 11:30am – 12pm
Thursday: 11:30am – 2am
Friday & Saturday: 11:30am – 1am
Location
401 2nd Avenue
Fernie, BC
1-250-423-0009
www.thebrickhousefernie.com
 
The Curry Bowl

The Curry Bowl is an Asian cuisine favourite among the Fernie community, serving stir fries, curries, and noodles. The Curry Bowl hits the key notes on the Asian-flavour spectrum, taking the best from Indian, Thai, Japanese, Indonesian and Vietnamese. The establishment is an intimate house-turned-restaurant, and reservations are non-existent as they aim to keep a personal touch to the restaurant, trying to give the wonderful Curry Bowl experience to as many guests as possible. The Curry Bowl has received many awards for its great service and bold flavours with incredible depth. Dine here and you’ll be very thankful you gave it a try!
Details
Lunch: Daily from 11am – 5pm
Dinner: Daily from 5pm – 10pm
Location
931 7th Avenue
Fernie, BC
1-250-423-2695
www.currybowlfernie.com
 
Griz Bar
After a day of shredding pow, carving groomers or mastering moguls, ski to the Griz Bar for an apres beer.
Since 1962, the Griz has been the apres-ski place to be. On a chilly day, warm yourself with a hot Mogul Smoker or a glass of mulled wine. On a sunny day, there’s just no better place to enjoy the late-day sun and quench your thirst with a refreshing beer. Satisfy your hunger with traditional pub food, including nachos, chili and grilled prime rib burgers straight off the BBQ. On weekends, live bands set the mood for a fun and vibrant atmosphere that will have you dancing in your ski boots late into the night.
Details
Open Seasonally from December to April
Location
The Mountain Plaza at Fernie Alpine Resort
1-250-423-2407
 

UPSCALE DINING

Cirque Restaurant and Bar
Set inside Lizard Creek Lodge, the Cirque Restaurant and Bar has an upscale mountain lodge setting with a cozy atmosphere and chic decor. The restaurant embraces this suave yet laid-back culture, and serves food that is both visually appealing and palette catching. Sit by the window where the stunning views of the mountain greet you. Additionally, Lizard Creek Lodge also has an on-site ice bar, where guests can visit for an unforgettable before or after dinner drink.
Notable features from Cirque Restaurant and Bar include duck ragu pappardelle and elk ribeye.
Details
Monday – Sunday: 8am – 10pm
Location
5346 Highline Dr, Fernie Alpine Resort,
Fernie, BC V0B 1M6
1 (877) 228-1948
lizardcreek.com/cirque-restaurant-bar/
 

CAFES

Crumbs Cakery & Cafe
Crumbs Cakery & Cafe not only produce incredibly stunning cakes, the baked goods and food from their lunch menu are absolutely delicious too! Visit Crumbs for a classic salad and sandwich, soup and wrap, or try a warm option like homemade soup, chicken pot pie or a Jamaican curry pattie! Anything you decide on will be sure to leave you utterly satisfied, and it’s just a bonus that you get to marvel at all of the fabulous dessert creations that come out of the bakery. Just an FYI, cinnamon buns don’t come better than this.
Details
Monday – Friday: 7am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Location
562A 2nd Avenue
Fernie BC, V0B 1M0
1 250 423 2006
http://crumbscakery.ca/
 
Freshies Coffee Co
Freshies Coffee Co consistently serves great lunch food, and is a reliable source for great drip coffee, or a well-made espresso beverage paired with a delicious baked good. All of Freshies’ baked items are made fresh in-house and complement a hot beverage wonderfully.
Freshies is a joint where locals and visitors alike frequent for a delicious sandwich in a great environment for relaxing. The relaxed, cool vibe of Freshies is on par with the town of Fernie itself… Meaning it’s almost not a complete Fernie trip without a stop at Freshies!
Details
Monday – Friday: 5am – 5pm
​​Saturday & Sunday: 6am – 5pm
Location
632 2nd Ave
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
1 (250) 423-3833
www.freshiesfernie.com
 

Thinking about visiting Fernie?

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