THE BISTRO at Hillside Winery

Don't skip this restaurant if you are in the area. Can't say enough great things about them. You must try yourself.

I have been here many times over the years, so this review was difficult. First, the awesome: staff is always friendly, personable and knowledgeable, I do feel too often our glasses sat empty, but our server had several tables and we were in no rush. The pork belly & scallops appetizer was divine as was the charcuterie board with a nice sampling of local cheeses and such. Desert was fantastic as well. Now for the main event. We came specifically for the 55oz tomahawk. Its description sounded fantastic, and it was presented beautifully. Where the tomahawk goes sideways is that it came out lukewarm, at best. And perhaps that is the reason it had very little flavour. Perhaps that was the temperature it was cooked to, or perhaps it sat too long at the pass bar before being brought out. The sides were very nice but a little on the light side for such a meat forward meal for 4 people and I would suggest ordering an extra dish for 4 people. I was quite disappointed as I have heard such fantastic things about the Chef and as it is the “Chef's Signature Dish,” expected more for a 180.00 plate. Would I order the Chef's Signature again? No. Will I go back? Absolutely. This was a a great place and I am putting this down to a one off.

If you can be seated on the rooftop patio, you'll get wonderful views across Okanagan Lake.

Outstanding as usual. The pork belly and scallop dish features a two large scallops and two good-sized portions. All cooked perfectly. The mushroom appie was huge and delicious. You won't leave hungry!! It is pricey but worth it.

Really dissatisfied with the food and being tortured by the sun, a predictable and mitigable force, as we sat. The lamb leg was 2/3rds inedible fat for $72. Served oddly with foot-long pasta noodles to be served from a common plate. Our vegetarian could not have a proper meal. Was served a minuscule “main” salad consisting of 4 tomato pieces and 2 tiny boccacini morsels for $18. Service was great. I felt sorry for the server having to be the face of these terrible shortcomings that were not her fault. She did not ask how our food was, as I'm sure she already knew the answer. Obviously a huge investment put into this place, but follow through on the most important elements - feeding and not torturing your patrons via the sun...all for high end prices, make it a place to miss. Felt Albertan. Weird vibe.

The service at Hillside was fantastic and the food was amazing. The wine pairing was spot on. Would highly recommend Hillside for dinner.

One of the best meals of my life.

I can't believe this. We wanted to have lunch at the bistro. Went inside and the server tells us that it is a 2 course luncheon menu. She continues to tell us what it was then told us the price was $60 per person. WHAT!! $120. FOR 2 PEOPLE FOR LUNCH..... we left. What this did was not only did this party of 6 leave but we also didn't try the wine......lunch was very bad for business.

Such a beautiful restaurant! Services are very nice and friendly! We ordered scallops Wilton pork belly, local wild mushrooms with bison wagyu (sausage), and lavender cream brûlée, and we recommend all of them!

We have been to Hillside a few times and never disapoints! The views, food and service was excellent. We'll be back!

Excellent food and spectacular service!! The restaurant is very customer oriented! Love it!!

We dined at Hillside winery at the recommendation of several merchants in the Naramata area. Our friends ordered the duck taco and salmon dinner and they enjoyed their choice. My husband and I ordered the leg of lamb dinner for 2 and we were thoroughly disappointed. The meat was barely cooked (very rare), was fatty and was full of gristle. The carrots were also under cooked. The pasta with peas was ok but lacked flavour. The whole dinner arrived to us lukewarm. The choice of menu items is not extensive at this restaurant.

Beautiful place to visit, especially with the amazing garden 😍 excellent ice wine 🍷

We had lunch here and the food was beautiful and tasty! Our server was excellent and so welcoming. We would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the Naramata area

My boyfriend and I came here for his birthday lunch, we got their autumn charcuterie board and paired it with 2 wine flights. The staff allowed me to come the day before and drop off a gift basket for him and when we came the next day they had the entire table set up with decorations, fresh waters, and the presents. It was fantastic! Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines and she even allowed us to sample a few we didn't try in the flight. The food was great, our favourite was fresh bread basket as they were all served warm and super fresh. I would highly recommend the warm apple cake, by far one of the best desserts I have had in a long time. Thank you Hillside staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Upside Down Cake, Focaccia