Hotel Eldorado – Lakeside Dining Kelowna
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🌊 Lakeside Dining Room is set directly on the shores of Okanagan Lake inside the historic Hotel Eldorado, a Lower Mission landmark celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026.
With panoramic lake and mountain views from the dining room and seasonal waterfront patio, the restaurant pairs one of Kelowna’s most distinctive settings with contemporary Canadian dining, including steak, seafood, breakfast and its longstanding Sunday brunch. Part of the larger Eldorado Resort waterfront destination, Lakeside is especially popular for sunset dinners, celebrations and leisurely meals by the water.
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🍽️ Lakeside Dining Menu
⭐ Lakeside Dining is known for Surf & Turf and Filet Mignon.
🍽️ Small Plates & Shareables
A selection of shareable plates featuring globally inspired flavours, crispy favourites, fresh seafood and satisfying snacks.
El Chili Chicken
Crispy wontons with scallions and tahini lime coleslaw. Gluten-free option available. Dairy-free. Substitute tofu to make it vegan.
Hoisin Duck Spring Rolls
Duck confit with house hoisin, pickled carrots and daikon, served with chili lime dip. Dairy-free.
Chicken Wings
Dry-rubbed wings with your choice of salt & pepper, salt & vinegar, tajin or lemon pepper. Choose from house BBQ, Fresno buffalo, house hoisin or tahini lime dipping sauce. Served with buttermilk herb ranch. Gluten-free option available. Dairy-free option available.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Crispy chickpeas, pomegranate, fresh lemon, harissa spice, Italian parsley and grilled garlic pitas. Vegan.
Smoked Pork Ribs
Smoked pork ribs with house BBQ sauce and apple butter. Gluten-free. Dairy-free option available.
Garlic Herb Fries
Fries with Parmesan, fried herbs and preserved lemon aioli. Gluten-free.
Steamed Mussels
Steamed mussels with Chardonnay fennel soubise and grilled garlic sourdough. Gluten-free option available.
Charcuterie & Cheese
A selection of charcuterie and cheeses. Ask your server for the current offerings.
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tacos
Crispy wonton tacos with sushi rice, avocado, mango, wasabi crema, sesame seeds and cilantro. Dairy-free option available.
Tempura Seasonal Vegetable
Crispy gluten-free seasonal vegetable tempura served with ponzu. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Tempura Shrimp
Crispy gluten-free shrimp tempura served with ponzu. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken thigh with bell pepper, carrot, cabbage and mushrooms stir-fried in Szechuan sauce with spiced yogurt, sesame seeds and sriracha lime cashews. Gluten-free. Dairy-free option available.
🥗 Salads
Fresh salads featuring crisp greens, house dressings and flavourful toppings, with dietary alternatives available on select dishes.
The El Caesar
Chopped romaine with roasted garlic Caesar dressing, crispy prosciutto, focaccia croutons, Parmesan and charred lemon. Vegan option available.
Green Goddess Wedge
Baby iceberg with avocado, cucumber, quinoa, goat feta, pickled beets, green goddess dressing, furikake, roasted almonds and bee pollen. Gluten-free. Vegan option available.
🥣 Bowls
Hearty bowls combining fresh vegetables, grains and globally inspired flavours, with several protein and dietary options.
Spicy Sesame Ahi Tuna
Sushi rice with wakame salad, ginger shoyu, scallions, cucumber, avocado, furikake, crispy shallots and grilled nori. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Buddha Bowl
Roasted squash, quinoa, farro, greens, grilled broccoli, pickled beets, apple mustard vinaigrette, sriracha lime cashews and avocado. Choice of tofu, grilled chicken or prawn. Gluten-free. Vegan option available.
Oaxacan Chicken Mole
Red rice with iceberg lettuce, roasted corn and beans, pickled cabbage, smashed avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo, fried corn tortillas, cilantro and lime. Gluten-free. Dairy-free option available.
Vietnamese Beef Pho
48-hour beef bone broth with roast beef, rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapeño, Thai basil, lime and house hoisin. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
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🍕 Flatbreads
Substitute gluten-free crust available.
Pepperoni & Hot Honey
Pomodoro crudo, pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, chili flakes, fresh oregano and a hot honey drizzle. Gluten-free alternative available.
Fennel Sausage & Guanciale
Pomodoro crudo, mozzarella, garlic confit, peperonata, Parmigiano and arugula. Gluten-free alternative available.
Prosciutto, Prawn & Peach
Bianca sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, ramps pesto, balsamic reduction and basil. Gluten-free alternative available.
Margherita
Pomodoro crudo, mozzarella, fior di latte, Parmesan and Genovese basil. Gluten-free alternative available.
🍔 Handhelds
Served with house fries or salad.
The Eldorado Burger
House-made milk bun with an 8 oz beef patty, red wine caramelized onions, apple chutney, amaro aioli, aged cheddar and wild mushrooms with arugula. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Boardwalk Smash Burger
Brioche bun with two AAA Alberta beef smash patties, American cheese, onion, pickle and fancy sauce. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Tajin Fried Chicken Sando
Brioche bun with fried chicken thigh, Fresno aioli, smashed avocado, red onion, pico de gallo and iceberg lettuce. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Turkey Club
Sourdough with preserved lemon aioli, shaved turkey breast, Havarti, bacon, iceberg lettuce and tomato. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Tomato Bacon Smash Burger
Brioche bun with two beef patties, amaro aioli, tomato bacon jam, onion, American Swiss and arugula. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Buffalo Chicken & Bacon Wrap
Flour tortilla filled with fried chicken thigh, Fresno buffalo sauce, buttermilk herb ranch, iceberg lettuce and cucumber.
➕ Enhancements
🥩 Beef Tomahawk
Beef Tomahawk
Served with smashed fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, hunter sauce and chimichurri. Gluten-free. Dairy-free alternative available.
🍽️ Entrées
Casarecce Carbonara
Casarecce pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, black pepper and egg yolk. Blackened chicken or blackened prawns can be added. Gluten-free alternative available.
Seafood Fettuccine Puttanesca
Fettuccine with prawns, mussels and scallops sautéed in white wine and garlic butter with sun-dried tomato, capers, Kalamata olives, garlic, Calabrian chili, Grana Padano and fresh basil. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Steak & Okanagan Greens
3 oz filet mignon marinated in tamarind and grilled medium rare, served with local mixed lettuces, basil stracciatella, citrus vinaigrette, semi-dried tomatoes, pickled shiitake and roasted baby potatoes. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Entrecôte Steak Frites
6 oz flat iron steak with herbaceous butter emulsion, anchovies and walnuts, red wine caramelized onion, shoestring fries and fresh chervil. Gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives available.
Fish & Chips
Crispy gluten-free tempura BC line-caught ling cod with tartar sauce, tahini lime coleslaw and lemon. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
➕ Enhancements
🍰 Dessert
Desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Bikram Sandhu.
Heritage Chevre Cheesecake
Wildflower honey crumble with cherry sorbet, Cabernet blackberry reduction and a lavender tuile. Nut-free.
Lakeside Noir Indulgence
Valrhona chocolate tart with strawberry confit centre, chocolate crémeux, salted brownie ice cream, toasted hazelnut and micro sponge.
Baked Alaska
A show-stopping dessert with layers of sponge cake and seasonal ice cream encased in golden torched meringue. Nut-free.
Rose & Cardamom Infused Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée infused with rose and cardamom, served with dried fruit biscotti, fresh berries, orange chips and rose petals. Nut-free.
Housemade Ice Cream & Sorbets
A rotating selection of seasonal flavours crafted in-house with local ingredients and classic techniques. Nut-free. Gluten-free.
⭐ Lakeside Dining Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Surf & Turf
One of the strongest dinner favourites, pairing steak and seafood for a classic special-occasion meal overlooking Okanagan Lake.
Filet Mignon
A recurring choice among regular diners, particularly as part of the restaurant’s popular surf and turf.
Mussels
A seafood favourite specifically praised by recent diners for their flavour.
Eggs Benedict
A popular breakfast and brunch choice, praised for its presentation and particularly well suited to a leisurely lakeside morning.
Steak
Steak dishes receive strong mentions from diners, with properly cooked beef among the highlights of several memorable dinners.
Lamb
A popular dinner entrée praised alongside the restaurant’s steak selections for its preparation and flavour.
Pistachio & Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
One of the restaurant’s more distinctive fine-dining dishes and an especially memorable choice mentioned by guests celebrating special occasions.
Sunday Brunch
A longstanding Eldorado tradition featuring an extensive selection that has included seafood, roast beef and other brunch favourites.
🍽️ Dining Experience
Historic Hotel Eldorado
Lakeside Dining Room is located inside Hotel Eldorado, a Kelowna landmark that opened on the shores of Okanagan Lake in 1926 and celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Okanagan Lakefront Dining
The waterfront setting is the defining feature, with sweeping lake views from the dining room and some of Kelowna’s most memorable waterside tables.
Lakeside Patio
Seasonal patio dining puts guests directly beside Okanagan Lake, with sunset views making it particularly popular for summer dinners.
Upscale Okanagan Dining
The menu focuses on contemporary Canadian cuisine with steaks, seafood and seasonal ingredients in an elegant but relaxed resort setting.
Sunday Brunch
The Eldorado’s Sunday brunch is a longstanding local tradition and one of the restaurant’s signature dining experiences.
Heritage High Tea
Saturday High Tea in the hotel’s Vintage Room offers a traditional afternoon experience that reflects the Eldorado’s century of history.
Whisky Experiences
The resort’s dedicated Whisky Room offers curated tastings and adds an unusual experience for guests interested in premium spirits.
Special Occasion Dining
Lake views, historic surroundings and an upscale menu make the restaurant particularly popular for birthdays, anniversaries, date nights and celebratory dinners.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
Hotel Parking
Parking is available at Eldorado Resort, although spaces can become limited during busy dining periods, hotel events and peak summer season.
Valet Service
Valet service provides an additional parking option for hotel and restaurant guests when available.
Resort Setting
The restaurant is part of the larger Eldorado Resort complex, with direct access to Hotel Eldorado and the surrounding waterfront amenities.
Walkable Waterfront
Guests staying at Hotel Eldorado or neighbouring Manteo Resort can easily reach the restaurant on foot within the lakeside resort property.
📍 Landmarks & Location
Hotel Eldorado
The restaurant occupies one of Kelowna’s most historic hotel properties, with Hotel Eldorado welcoming guests on the lakeshore since 1926.
Okanagan Lake
Lakeside Dining Room sits directly on the shore of Okanagan Lake, with the water and surrounding mountains forming the backdrop to the dining room and patio.
Lower Mission
The restaurant is located in Kelowna’s Lower Mission area, one of the city’s best-known lakefront neighbourhoods.
Eldorado Resort
Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort and the Eldorado Yacht Club together form the larger Eldorado Resort waterfront destination.
Eldorado Marina
The adjacent marina reinforces the restaurant’s waterfront character and provides direct access to Okanagan Lake.
Rotary Beach Park
One of Lower Mission’s popular public beaches is nearby along Lakeshore Road, just north of the resort.
Mission Creek Greenway
The Mission Creek recreation corridor and surrounding trails are a short distance away, adding to the outdoor attractions around the Lower Mission area.
📱 Ordering Options
Breakfast
Lakeside Dining Room opens in the morning with breakfast overlooking Okanagan Lake.
Lunch
Midday service combines the lakefront setting with a selection suited to casual lunches, business meals and resort guests.
Dinner
Evening dining showcases the restaurant’s upscale side, with steak, seafood and seasonal entrées complemented by lake and sunset views.
Sunday Brunch
The restaurant’s signature Sunday brunch provides a more elaborate weekend dining experience.
Patio Dining
Seasonal waterfront patio seating is available and is especially popular during Kelowna’s warmer months.
Reservations
Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner, weekends, Sunday brunch, holidays and prime waterfront dining times.
Special Dining Experiences
Heritage High Tea, whisky tastings and seasonal dining events provide options beyond the regular restaurant menu.
💬 Customer Feedback
The Lake View Is the Star
The Okanagan Lake setting is overwhelmingly the most consistently praised part of the experience, with guests frequently describing the patio and waterfront views as spectacular.
Popular for Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, romantic dinners and business gatherings appear frequently in reviews, reflecting the restaurant’s reputation as an occasion destination.
Surf & Turf Gets Strong Praise
Steak-and-seafood combinations stand out among the most enthusiastically reviewed dinner choices.
Brunch Has a Loyal Following
Breakfast and Sunday brunch receive some particularly positive feedback, especially when paired with a quiet table overlooking the lake.
Memorable Individual Servers
Many positive reviews specifically praise individual servers for turning birthdays, brunches and dinners into memorable experiences.
Food & Service Can Be Inconsistent
Recent feedback is notably mixed, with some diners reporting excellent meals and polished service while others describe delays, uneven food preparation and service issues.
Premium Setting, Premium Expectations
The upscale pricing and landmark waterfront location create high expectations, and reviews suggest diners are happiest when the food and service match the exceptional setting.
