The Velvet Restaurant
and Lounge
The Velvet Restaurant and Lounge in Rossland, BC.
After an exhilarating day on the mountain, The Velvet Restaurant in Rossland, BC offers an equally soul-enriching dining experience. Pull up a seat at the lounge’s 360-degree bar, grab a stool in front of the bar, or take a seat in the dining room, complete with inspiring views of both the mountainside and the glass-walled kitchen. Wherever you get comfortable, The Velvet’s seasonal menu and locally-inspired drink menu will ensure you stay that way.
*As a favourite dining hotspot, we ask for reservations for dinner. During peak periods, we cannot guarantee a table for walk-ins. Thank you for your understanding.
The Velvet Restaurant and Lounge in Rossland, BC.
After an exhilarating day on the mountain, The Velvet Restaurant in Rossland, BC offers an equally soul-enriching dining experience. Pull up a seat at the lounge’s 360-degree bar, grab a stool in front of the bar, or take a seat in the dining room, complete with inspiring views of both the mountainside and the glass-walled kitchen. Wherever you get comfortable, The Velvet’s seasonal menu and locally-inspired drink menu will ensure you stay that way.
*As a favourite dining hotspot, we ask for reservations for dinner. During peak periods, we cannot guarantee a table for walk-ins. Thank you for your understanding.
Out of an abundance of caution, we will be temporarily closed and will reopen on Wednesday, January 5. Our #1 priority is the health and safety of our guests, community and our team. Like you, we were hoping to end the year on a high note, with a delicious meal surrounded by our nearest and dearest. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
We thank the entire community of Rossland for your patience and support. We wish everyone well, and look forward to welcoming you back soon. We will keep our social media channels and website updated with the latest information regarding our reopening.
Season’s Eatings
December 24, 25 & 31
Celebrate the holidays in style at The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge. Serving a lavish line up of flavorful experiences ranging from a family style feast on Christmas Day to an extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration slopeside at RED Mountain.
Holiday Events

Every Wednesday
Wine Wednesday
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Every Wednesday, take 50% off select bottles of wine at the Velvet Restaurant & Lounge.

February 8
Quail’s Gate Winery Dinner
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Monashee Ballroom Join us for a five-course winemaker’s dinner with family-owned estate winery, Quail’s Gate. This long table wine experience will be led by a Quail’s Gate wine representative and executive chef of The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge, Takashi Harada. Savour 5 courses showcasing the region’s bountiful produce, perfectly matched with a wine pairing from the Okanagan estate vineyards. $125.00 per person
to share
spinach & artichoke heart dip, baguette
to nibble
beet salad, goat cheese, red wine poached pears, strawberry & balsamic vinaigrette
to devour
surf & turf, AAA sirloin steak, peppercorn sauce, garlic shrimp, whipped potatoes, charred broccolini
to love
hazelnut torte, raspberry, dark chocolate
Velvet Restaurant And Lounge
MENU | HOURS |
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Breakfast | 7:00am – 10:30am |
Lunch | 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Après-ski | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Dinner | 5:00pm – 10:00pm |
Seasonal daily features available for dinner.
MENU | DAYS | HOURS |
---|---|---|
Daily Rotating Dinner Menu | Tue – Sun | 5:30pm – 9:00pm |
Seasonal Happy Hour Menu | Wed – Sat | 3:30pm – 5:30pm |
TASTE THE TERRITORY
In the heart of the Kootenays, we’re surrounded by nature’s gifts. In every direction, there’s a bounty of fare that nourishes our souls and replenishes our spirits. We know the territory intimately. We know what each season brings. And we know that at the end of a long day of adventures, the last thing you want to do is stop exploring.


HAPPENINGS
Discover a powder paradise a, embark on a culinary adventure and embrace historic Rossland’s culture. From wine dinners to on-mountain activities and community festivals, there’s something for everyone. Explore events happening at The Velvet and around Rossland.
APRÈS MATTERS
At The Josie, we believe a post-adventure beverage is more than just a drink. It’s a time to swap stories with friends, new and old, to rest those tired legs, and an occasion to raise a glass to the day’s accomplishments.
Event if the only thing you accomplished was après itself.
2:00pm – 4:00pm daily with live music every Wednesday & Saturday.


Here’s to Our History
Much like The Josie, The Velvet restaurant received its name from the legend of one of Rossland’s most remarkable residents, Olaus Jeldness. Mine developer and skier extraordinaire, Olaus Jeldness arrived in the town in 1894, following several years of mining in various U.S. states after a move from his native Norway. It was here that he settled and found himself as the co-discoverer of one of his most valuable mines, the Velvet.
During his time in Rossland he developed a reputation as one of the town’s most legendary skiers; famous for his daring runs on 3 metre-long skis. Jeldness was also known for his mountaintop tea parties, most notably the one he threw after the sale of the Velvet, thus inspiring the name of the Josie’s restaurant. Cheers, Olaus.
Velvet Provisions
Bring the Velvet experience to your dining table with our gourmet Chef-led meal kits, oven-ready meals and mix + match soups and sides. Place your order by 4pm the day prior to pick-up. Available Wednesday – Saturday. Velvet Provisions Pickup Dinner (takeout only) Wed – Sat 12:00pm – 5:00pm ORDER YOUR VELVET PROVISIONS

Après Matters
At The Josie, we believe a post-adventure beverage is more than just a drink. It’s a time to swap stories with friends, new and old, to rest those tired bones, and an occasion to raise a glass to the day’s accomplishments. Even if the only thing you accomplished was après itself.
Velvet Restaurant And Lounge
MENU | HOURS |
---|---|
Breakfast | 7:00am – 10:30am |
Lunch | 11:00am – 2:00pm |
Après-ski | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Dinner | 5:00pm – 10:00pm |
Seasonal daily features available for dinner.

TASTE THE TERRITORY
In the heart of the Kootenays, we’re surrounded by nature’s gifts. In every direction, there’s a bounty of fare that nourishes our souls and replenishes our spirits. We know the territory intimately. We know what each season brings. And we know that at the end of a long day of adventures, the last thing you want to do is stop exploring.

HAPPENINGS
Discover a powder paradise a, embark on a culinary adventure and embrace historic Rossland’s culture. From wine dinners to on-mountain activities and community festivals, there’s something for everyone. Explore events happening at The Velvet and around Rossland.

APRÈS MATTERS
At The Josie, we believe a post-adventure beverage is more than just a drink. It’s a time to swap stories with friends, new and old, to rest those tired legs, and an occasion to raise a glass to the day’s accomplishments.
Event if the only thing you accomplished was après itself.
2:00pm – 4:00pm daily with live music every Wednesday & Saturday.

Here’s to Our History
Much like The Josie, The Velvet, our restaurant and lounge, received its name from the legend of one of Rossland ’s most remarkable residents, Olaus Jeldness. Mine developer and skier extraordinaire, Olaus Jeldness arrived in the town in 1894, following several years of mining in various U.S. states after a move from his native Norway. It was here that he settled and found himself as the co-discoverer of one of his most valuable mines, the Velvet.
During his time in Rossland he developed a reputation as one of the town’s most legendary skiers; famous for his daring runs on 3 metre-long skis. Jeldness was also known for his mountaintop tea parties, most notably the one he threw after the sale of the Velvet, thus inspiring the name of the Josie’s restaurant. Cheers, Olaus.
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OUR FEATURED EXPERIENCES
An International Guide to Après
Condé Nast Traveler put together an international guide to the best of après ski culture around the world, and The Velvet and your girl, Josie, made the list.
An International Guide to Après
Condé Nast Traveler put together an international guide to the best of après ski culture around the world, and The Velvet and your girl, Josie, made the list.
ADDRESS
The Josie Hotel
4306 Red Mountain Road Rossland British Columbia Canada, V0G 1Y0
AWARDS & PRESS
Winner of Canada’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel
World Ski Awards, 2019
Ranked #2 Best Ski Hotel in 2019
USA TODAY 10Best