DINE WITH US

The Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate is home to a dynamic menu of wine-led, contemporary cuisine inspired by seasonal local farms and suppliers throughout beautiful British Columbia. Bring your appetite and your passion for fine wine and we will take care of the rest.

DINNER IN THE VINEYARD

Our most immersive outdoor dining experience. Sit amongst the vines and indulge in a delectable four-course dinner expertly prepared by our culinary team, paired perfectly with a selection of award-winning Quails’ Gate wines.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

Open Daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM Phone: 250.769.2500

APPETIZERS
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL | 24

mignonette, lemon

suggested pairing: 2023 Chenin Blanc

SALT SPRING ISLAND MUSSELS ½ lb 18 | 1 lb 29

lemon, garlic, white wine & dill cream

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay

DAILY FEATURE SOUP | 12

seasonally inspired

daily pairings

ARTISAN CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE | 32

cheese, cured meat, chicken liver pate, pickles, olives, quince preserve, spiced nuts

suggested pairing: 2022 Pinot Noir

SUNCHOKE & APPLE | 18

roasted sunchokes, fennel & celery salad, jalapeno apple butter, shiso

suggested pairing: 2022 Chardonnay

ARMSTRONG ASPARAGUS & BURRATA | 22

hakurei turnip & radish salad, lemon vinaigrette

suggested pairing: 2023 Chenin Blanc

CURED TROUT MI-CUIT | 23

potato, horseradish & chive crème fraiche, watercress

suggested pairing: 2022 Chardonnay

WAGYU BEEF TARTARE | 24

cured egg, puffed tendon, traditional garnish

suggested pairing: 2022 Pinot Noir

CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO | 16

vegetable giardiniera, garden chives

suggested pairing: 2022 Chardonnay

GRILLED PACIFIC OCTOPUS | 24

Espelette Romesco sauce, cucumber vierge, panisse

suggested pairing: 2023 Rosé

TORCHON OF QUEBEC FOIE GRAS | 26

rhubarb, almonds, grilled brioche

suggested pairing: 2023 Lucy’s Block Rosé

SPRING HARVEST SALAD | 17

spring greens, sunflower seeds, marinated feta, mustard herb vinaigrette

suggested pairing: 2023 Chenin Blanc

LUNCH MAINS | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MUSHROOM FARRO | 25

mushrooms, caramelized leeks, roasted squash, pickled shallots, pine nuts, garlic hollandaise

suggested pairing: 2022 Pinot Noir

DUNGENESS CRAB RISOTTO | 38

mustard herb emulsion, crispy shallots

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay

63 ACRES BEEF FLAT IRON STEAK 10oz | 65

truffled potato pave, mushroom, braised shallots, sauce bordelaise

suggested pairing: 2021 Queue

63 ACRES BEEF FLAT IRON STEAK 10oz | 65

truffled potato pave, mushroom, braised shallots, sauce bordelaise

suggested pairing: 2021 Queue

CASCADES STEELHEAD TROUT | 33

asparagus, peas, radish, potato, lemon & hazelnut brown butter

suggested pairing: 2022 Chardonnay

SEAFOOD PASTA | 34

side stripe prawns, mussels, fish, fennel, chilies, green garlic sauce

suggested pairing: 2023 Dry Riesling

HONEY & THYME GLAZED FARMCREST CHICKEN | 35

black quinoa, radicchio, shaved fennel and marinated strawberry salad, toasted almonds, green goddess dressing

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay

GOLD RUN BISON BURGER | 28

King Cole blue cheese, onion ring, aioli, pickles, arugula, peppercorn sauce, hand cut fries

suggested pairing: 2021 Merlot

SLOW BRAISED VEAL CHEEKS | 35

sweet onion soubise, nasturtium oil dressed peas, crispy onions rings, Okanagan goat cheese fonduto

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir

DINNER MAINS | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ZUCCHINI WRAPPED PACIFIC HALIBUT | 47

smoked potato and mussels, charred leeks, Vancouver Island sea vegetables, dill oil, sauce vin blanc

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay

ROSSDOWN FARM CORNISH GAME HEN | 35

smoked paprika, lemon, herb gnocchi, sundried olives, pan jus

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir

MUSHROOM FARRO | 25

mushrooms, caramelized leeks, roasted squash, pickled shallots, garlic hollandaise

suggested pairing: 2022 Pinot Noir

YARROW MEADOWS DUCK BREAST | 45

honey and thyme glazed, black quinoa, braised fennel, baby bok choy, beet ketchup, marinated strawberries, duck confit jus

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir

63 ACRES BEEF STRIPLOIN 10oz |65

truffled potato pave, mushroom, braised shallots, sauce bordelaise

suggested pairing: 2021 Queue

PEACE COUNTRY LAMB | 45

braised shoulder, potato, morels, spring vegetables, sorrel sauce

suggested pairing: 2021 Queue

DUNGENESS CRAB RISOTTO | 38

mustard herb emulsion, crispy shallots

suggested pairing: 2021 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay

HAPPY HOUR | DAILY 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
THREE OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL | 12

mignonette, lemon

TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES |10

house aioli

SUNCHOKE & APPLE | 9

roasted sunchokes, fennel & celery salad, jalapeno apple butter, shiso

CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO | 8

house aioli

CURED TROUT MI- CUIT | 11

potato, horseradish & chive crème fraiche, watercress

SALT SPRING ISLAND MUSSELS | 18

lemon, garlic, white wine & dill cream

GRILLED PACIFIC OCTOPUS | 11

Espelette Romesco sauce, cucumber vierge, panisse

WAGYU BEEF TARTARE | 24

cured egg, puffed tendon, traditional garnish

ARMSTRONG ASPARAGUS & BURRATA | 22

hakurei turnip & radish salad, lemon vinaigrette

TORCHON OF QUEBEC FOIE GRAS | 26

rhubarb, almonds, grilled brioche

ARTISAN CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE | 30

cheese, cured meat, chicken liver pate, pickles, olives, quince preserve, spiced nuts

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