Quails Gate Vineyard

Review Snippet
Overall: A definite visit at least once for the enchanting view
Food: Northwest; International
Price: $30-$50
Ambiance: Woody; Cozy; Stunning View of Lake Okangan and Vineyard

Old Vines Restaurant


3303 Boucherie Rd
Kelowna, BC V1Z
(250) 769-2500


Setting off at 7 in the morning, the slow, interminable wait for food, had us all on the edge. Being our maiden voyage to kelowna, tension was arising as mum was getting a little antsy. Finally, after the gruelling 4 hour journey in the car, of endless trees and mountains, we were greeted with the glistening  Lake Okanagan amidst the azure blue sky, dotted with magnolia white clouds.Walking towards the restaurant, i skipped, at the thought of having some good food coming way very very soon, the view was incredible( postcard worthy). 

The entrance lobby

Pemberton Meadows Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio

Served with white truffle oil, regianno cheese, caper berries and arugula, this couldn't get any better. Having been, starving for the last four hours, we ravished this within minutes.It was sliced so thinly, it almost melts in your mouth.

Haida Gwaii Halibut Tempura

Nothing like finding solace with a chilled soup, on an extremely hot summer's day. The chilled pea soup had a very subtle flavour and did not sit too well with mum( more for me ). The halibut was tender and really crispy, you could literally hear the crunch sound between mouthfuls.

Heritage Angus Bavette Steak

Arguably the best dish overall, the beef done slightly less than medium well. The mushroom and potatoes were . I found the steak a little too chewy for my liking, with the braces and all. 

Papardelle Pasta

Oh the moment i saw pork cheeks, i was so tempted to order it, but alas opting for a " lighter" meal i had the tuna instead. The pork cheeks weren't exactly fall-of-the-bone kind of soft, but nevertheless still very tasty as it was braised in tomato and other herbs and spices. The noodle was also apparently not al-dente enough and it wasn't the typical linguine or penne. It was much thicker, but not the kind of to-die for pasta.

Organic Oceans Albacore Tuna

Most of the time, being the main carnivore of the household,  I decided to take a shot at the healthier option and sad to say i was disappointed. The tuna tasted rather bland, i suppose it was a more subtle flavour with the yuzu dressing, alongside the couscous. On the upside, the roasted almonds were a nice touch to the salad. 

The sights and scenery being the main reason of going to old vines restaurant definitely met the mark, but the food tasted rather lacklustre. Speaking for all of us, i think we left feeling a little empty.-Isabel