We had our Anniversary dinner, we had the best table on the upper patio with awesome view of the vineyards and lake. Service and food were fantastic, we will certainly be back again.
Wade
Three of us ordered olives and the elk tartare to share. We each ordered a different first course (duck carpaccio, perogie, bococcini salad) and different mains as well (mushroom tart, salmon, pork belly and scallops) all to allow cross-sampling (too good not to share). Follow through with the creme brule and pavlova for desserts. All the food was delicious and the wine pairings spot-on. Service was friendly and professional. The upper (sheltered) deck provided an exceptional view of their vineyards and Lake Okanogan. Overall a fantastic meal.
Tom
Great place to go to... not cheap but that is a sign of the times had scallops and pork belly👍😀
George
Great 2-course set meal with wine pairing. Dishes were unique and tasty and good value wine pairing. Service was great by a very energetic waitress.
Kasey
Our experience was average. They put us in the back corner away from the view and we sat behind a bachelorette group. It was really disappointing to place a small party behind a huge group like that. We face directly at them as well. To make matters worse, my salmon dinner was sent back because it was undercooked. They made it quickly however my partners food sat in front of him and he had dinner without me. We ordered dessert which was great. Small portions for the price. We were never compensated for the salmon dinner or received any sort of acknowledgement for their mistake. Which was disappointing considering this is a higher end restaurant. Our expectation was not met unfortunately. Probably wont go back.
Nichole
It cooled off and got cloudy out on the patio and they offered everyone blankets. Was a nice touch
Lesia
I had guests from Kenya, they loved everything about the restaurant-the food, the amazing view and the waitress was amazing.
Nicole Tupechka
Amazing dinner experience! Beautiful views and food was creative and delicious. Will be back again for sure!!
Ella Keeley
The wine tasting at Hillside was fantastic! We were hosted by Cathy who was extremely knowledgable and gave great context to the wines we were tasting. I highly recommend the terroir tasting with three different merlots, same vintage, same winemaking style, just different vineyard blocks on the estate. There aren't many places in the Okanagan where it is possible to taste a true expression of terroir! Highly impressed.
Madelyn Kitteridge
Went for both a wine Tasting and dinner at the bistro and WOW. Top notch service from both ends. Greg at the tasting room was extremely knowledgeable, funny and kind. Left with 3 bottles thanks to him! Dinner was fabulous with wonderful thoughtful dishes and great views to go along with it. It’s not summer without a trip to hillside.
Hillside Restaurant - Bistro — an evening to remember A heartfelt thank you for a wonderful evening at Hillside. The exceptional service, cozy ambiance, and stunning view made the experience truly unforgettable. We are deeply grateful to Rachel for her warmth, attentiveness, and professionalism — it was thanks to her that our evening turned into something truly special. We’ll be happy to return and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who appreciates genuine care, quality, and heartfelt hospitality.
Kim Patterson
Cathy was exceptional and gave great knowledge of the wines ! We have tried a few places and we are from Ontario but this place was by far my favourite wines !
Mauricio
Great selection, friendly service and a lovely winery to visit.
Jordan Bradley
Summers are meant for soaking in dreamy sunsets and dining al fresco! 🌅 🍷
Originally the stunning property was an apricot orchard owned by the pioneering Riddle family in the early 1900’s. Joining that spirit were Vera and Bohumir Klokocka arriving from Czechoslovakia to purchase in 1979 and plant their dream vines in 1984. Next, creation of the beautifully rustic European grist mill design timber frame we see today all laden with white pine and Douglas fir beams truly transports you to the historic countryside still preserved.
Carry on to present, Award winning Veteran winemaker Kathy Malone (Calona Vineyards, Mission Hill) dazzles you with her terroir driven, minimal intervention portfolio. Simple and elegant! Hillside Winery
With Chef Evan Robertson (Hardware Grill, Aerie Resort, Pig & Duke) leaving his mark on the Naramata Bench with locally sourced, terroir to table, seasonal menu- it’s a “Must Visit”! The Bistro at Hillside Winery *Chef Evan’s culinary masterpiece at Hardware grill was Edmonton’s longstanding Awarded and best restaurants & one of my favourite foodie recommendations when I was Concierge for Fairmont* 🏆
Awesome service, rustic historic building with lakeside views and always beautiful menu. 🇨🇦🥂🍷Thank you Sarah for looking after us and treating us like a VIP! So nice to see you Sionne- keep up the great work!
Payne
Don't skip this restaurant if you are in the area. Can't say enough great things about them. You must try yourself.
We had our Anniversary dinner, we had the best table on the upper patio with awesome view of the vineyards and lake. Service and food were fantastic, we will certainly be back again.
Three of us ordered olives and the elk tartare to share. We each ordered a different first course (duck carpaccio, perogie, bococcini salad) and different mains as well (mushroom tart, salmon, pork belly and scallops) all to allow cross-sampling (too good not to share). Follow through with the creme brule and pavlova for desserts. All the food was delicious and the wine pairings spot-on. Service was friendly and professional. The upper (sheltered) deck provided an exceptional view of their vineyards and Lake Okanogan. Overall a fantastic meal.
Great place to go to... not cheap but that is a sign of the times had scallops and pork belly👍😀
Great 2-course set meal with wine pairing. Dishes were unique and tasty and good value wine pairing. Service was great by a very energetic waitress.
Our experience was average. They put us in the back corner away from the view and we sat behind a bachelorette group. It was really disappointing to place a small party behind a huge group like that. We face directly at them as well. To make matters worse, my salmon dinner was sent back because it was undercooked. They made it quickly however my partners food sat in front of him and he had dinner without me. We ordered dessert which was great. Small portions for the price. We were never compensated for the salmon dinner or received any sort of acknowledgement for their mistake. Which was disappointing considering this is a higher end restaurant. Our expectation was not met unfortunately. Probably wont go back.
It cooled off and got cloudy out on the patio and they offered everyone blankets. Was a nice touch
I had guests from Kenya, they loved everything about the restaurant-the food, the amazing view and the waitress was amazing.
Amazing dinner experience! Beautiful views and food was creative and delicious. Will be back again for sure!!
The wine tasting at Hillside was fantastic! We were hosted by Cathy who was extremely knowledgable and gave great context to the wines we were tasting. I highly recommend the terroir tasting with three different merlots, same vintage, same winemaking style, just different vineyard blocks on the estate. There aren't many places in the Okanagan where it is possible to taste a true expression of terroir! Highly impressed.
Went for both a wine Tasting and dinner at the bistro and WOW. Top notch service from both ends. Greg at the tasting room was extremely knowledgeable, funny and kind. Left with 3 bottles thanks to him! Dinner was fabulous with wonderful thoughtful dishes and great views to go along with it. It’s not summer without a trip to hillside.
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Hillside Restaurant - Bistro — an evening to remember
A heartfelt thank you for a wonderful evening at Hillside. The exceptional service, cozy ambiance, and stunning view made the experience truly unforgettable.
We are deeply grateful to Rachel for her warmth, attentiveness, and professionalism — it was thanks to her that our evening turned into something truly special.
We’ll be happy to return and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who appreciates genuine care, quality, and heartfelt hospitality.
Cathy was exceptional and gave great knowledge of the wines ! We have tried a few places and we are from Ontario but this place was by far my favourite wines !
Great selection, friendly service and a lovely winery to visit.
Summers are meant for soaking in dreamy sunsets and dining al fresco! 🌅 🍷
Originally the stunning property was an apricot orchard owned by the pioneering Riddle family in the early 1900’s. Joining that spirit were Vera and Bohumir Klokocka arriving from Czechoslovakia to purchase in 1979 and plant their dream vines in 1984. Next, creation of the beautifully rustic European grist mill design timber frame we see today all laden with white pine and Douglas fir beams truly transports you to the historic countryside still preserved.
Carry on to present, Award winning Veteran winemaker Kathy Malone (Calona Vineyards, Mission Hill) dazzles you with her terroir driven, minimal intervention portfolio. Simple and elegant! Hillside Winery
With Chef Evan Robertson (Hardware Grill, Aerie Resort, Pig & Duke) leaving his mark on the Naramata Bench with locally sourced, terroir to table, seasonal menu- it’s a “Must Visit”! The Bistro at Hillside Winery *Chef Evan’s culinary masterpiece at Hardware grill was Edmonton’s longstanding Awarded and best restaurants & one of my favourite foodie recommendations when I was Concierge for Fairmont* 🏆
Awesome service, rustic historic building with lakeside views and always beautiful menu. 🇨🇦🥂🍷Thank you Sarah for looking after us and treating us like a VIP! So nice to see you Sionne- keep up the great work!
Don't skip this restaurant if you are in the area. Can't say enough great things about them. You must try yourself.
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