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🏔️ Heather Mountain Lodge operates seasonally, opening in both the winter and summer with a closure period in between.
🍽️ Kindle Restaurant at Heather Mountain Lodge in Golden, BC offers an unforgettable farm-to-table dining experience where ingredients are farmed, foraged, and fired over an open flame. Set against breathtaking views of Glacier National Park, this rustic-luxe restaurant showcases locally sourced meats, fresh seafood, and seasonal produce, all expertly crafted by Chef Stephan Drolet. Perfect for food lovers seeking refined cuisine in a remote mountain setting.

Kindle Restaurant menu at Heather Mountain Lodge in Golden:

🥗 Appetizers & Starters

• Potato and Leek Soup

  A velvety blend of garden-fresh potatoes and mild leek, made for that first comforting sip.

• Cold-Smoked Albacore Tuna

  Silky, smoky tuna drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, served with crunchy haystack potatoes—simple yet elegant.

• Hearts of Romaine Salad

  Crisp romaine hearts dressed in lemon-pepper vinaigrette, topped with a delicate “mie de pain” cracker for a playful crunch.

• Porcini-Crusted Bison Carpaccio

  Ultra-thin bison carpaccio, crusted in rich porcini, paired with grain mustard aioli, arugula rustica, and fragrant shaved parmesan for a refined flavor blend.

🍝 Pastas & Entrées

• House-Made Gnocchi

  Hand-rolled potato dumplings bathed in pomodoro sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan—a cozy, rustic favorite.

• Pasta al Pescatore

  Tagliatelle tossed with black tiger prawns, jumbo scallops, anchovies, white wine, tomato, basil, and oregano—a perfect sea-to-table pasta.

• Pasta al Fungo

  A creamy sage and thyme sauce with BC wild and cultivated mushrooms over fusilli—earthy, luxurious, satisfying.

• Fontina & Confit Fennel Arancini

  Crispy risotto balls with creamy fontina and tender fennel served with roasted red pepper relish—an elegant bite.

• Seared Jumbo Scallops

  Plump scallops on a bed of shaved fennel and watercress, alongside sunchoke chips and bathed in sherry-infused brown butter vinaigrette.

• Confit Duck Leg

  Tender duck leg slow-cooked with double-smoked bacon, lentils du Puy, frisée, and finished with red wine demi-glace—a savory dish for serious eaters.

• West Coast Sockeye Salmon

  Pan-seared with crispy skin and topped with heirloom tomato and caper relish—a fresh, Pacific-inspired main course.

• AAA Alberta Beef Tenderloin

  Herb- and garlic-crusted beef topped with a rich wild mushroom demi-glace—luxurious and deeply satisfying.

• Alberta Rack of Lamb

  Mustard-crusted rack, finished in red wine demi-glace—elevated comfort in every bite.

• Chef’s Custom Five-Course Feast

  A curated family-style gourmet experience that showcases the best of seasonal creativity and lodge flair.

  All entrées are accompanied by seasoned chef’s potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

🍰 Desserts

• Crème Brûlée

  Classic vanilla-bean custard with a lively lime finish and crisp biscotti—elegant and refreshing.

• Trio of Sorbet or Gelato

  A rotating selection of creamy or fruity flavors served with chantilly cream and wild berries—a light and delightful ending.

• Chocolate Tart

  Rich Frangelico ganache in a crisp shell, garnished with chantilly cream, chocolate gelato, and fresh wild berries—for chocolate lovers.

📖 See the current Kindle menu on their website

🔥 Kindle Restaurant — Heather Mountain Lodge

🌱 Farmed, Foraged, Fired

Every dish reflects the Columbia Valley’s bounty—crafted from ingredients grown, foraged, or farmed right on the property, along with locally sourced treasures from BC and Alberta. The philosophy is “Farmed, Foraged, Fired”, emphasizing seasonality, provenance, and open-flame cooking.

🪵 Rustic-Luxe Ambience

Housed in a stunning post-and-beam dining room, Kindle blends rustic mountain charm with understated elegance. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of Glacier National Park, creating a dining experience that feels both intimate and expansive.

🍖 Live-Fire Culinary Experience

Many menu items are prepared over an open flame, unlocking rich, smoky flavors that showcase Chef Stephan Drolet’s mastery of traditional cookery with a modern twist.

🥂 Curated Menus & Refreshments

Kindle offers everything from fine-dining comfort-food fusion to shareable platters, using produce from their kitchen garden and ingredients from regional ranches and fisheries. The drink list features BC craft beers, quality spirits, and wines from the Okanagan, each chosen to complement the menu.

🌄 Off-the-Grid Fine Dining

Located at the gateway to Glacier National Park, Kindle delivers an off-the-grid fine dining escape—bringing refined cuisine to a remote, breathtaking setting.

⭐ Customer Favorites at Kindle Restaurant

🥩 Bison Tenderloin

Perfectly seared over the open flame, this tender, juicy cut is served with seasonal vegetables and rich, house-made accompaniments that highlight the deep, natural flavor of bison.

🐟 Wild BC Trout

Locally caught and fire-grilled, the trout is infused with a delicate smokiness and paired with fresh herbs and garden vegetables for a bright, balanced plate.

🍲 Himalayan-Style Curry

A warming, fragrant curry with tender cuts of meat or vegetables, simmered in a blend of aromatic spices. Served with basmati rice, this dish is a nod to the chef’s love of global flavors.

🥬 Garden Harvest Salad

Crisp greens and vegetables picked straight from the on-site garden, dressed in a light vinaigrette and finished with seasonal toppings for a refreshing start or side.

🍫 Chocolate Ganache Tart

A decadent dessert made with rich dark chocolate, silky ganache, and a crisp pastry crust—finished with seasonal berries for a perfect sweet ending.

This menu was last updated: 3 weeks ago.