Excellent food , wine , view and service! Not much to be desired for a great evening out!

Amazing family owned and operated winery! Neil, our tasting host, was very friendly and knowledgeable. I went with the Reserve tasting, and my husband got the Estate. We walked out with bottles of the Rose and Queue. Although there were several more we enjoyed. Looking forward to our next visit and purchasing many more bottles! read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Tasting menu (5/3/26) - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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I visited this place because it's highly recommended as the best spot in town for wine pairing, and I had to give it a try. I was told it's usually very busy, but since I went on a weekday lunch, I was able to walk in without a reservation. It's still popular, so I'd assume weekends are packed, and reservations are a must then. I went with the 2-course lunch with wine pairing, which is also a local favorite. I had the seasonal squash soup and a locally sourced salad. Everyone around me seemed to order the soup, and I was a bit regretful because it looked so creamy and delicious. However, the salad I chose was amazing--the dressing was refreshing, full of flavor, and balanced out the meal perfectly, so I didn't regret my choice after all. For the second course, I had the chicken quarter leg with a side of mashed potatoes, which had been baked or fried to have a crispy outside and a soft, hearty inside. It gave the dish a unique texture. The chicken was incredibly soft and tender, pairing beautifully with the wine. Even though it was just a two-course meal, I was stuffed and didn't have room for dessert. Since I had a long day and a flight to catch, I decided to order an espresso to stay awake. I was expecting something more Italian-style, but it was surprisingly bitter, which still did the job. If you're not a fan of bitter coffee, just end your meal with more wine instead! Overall, an amazing experience, and I can see why this place is so highly recommended. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town! read more

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Wow gorgeous place and fantastic dining atmosphere. Service is fantastic and I do recommend making a reservation in advance if you can. They take walk in too but you never know how busy it might be. We came as a group of 6 and everyone loved what they ordered. I went for a vegetarian dish which had mushrooms and a pearl couscous type grain. Very well seasoned and comforting. The duck was amazing as well and so was the pork belly dish. I loved the fish we ordered which I can't recall if it was trout or salmon, but the seasoning was perfect. Not too salty and tasted nice and fresh. For the wines, we needed help with recommendations and the staff were extremely knowledgeable. They poured us samples from open bottles that they had available which helped us choose what we wanted to enjoy with our dinner. Fantastic place for a date or just a special dinner. read more

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The wine tasting is great bang for your buck with options for add on a mini board with cheese and ham. Can also add on a tour which was very informative and has gorgeous views The food at the restaurant next to the tasting area are a hit or miss. Their veggies are cooked very tenderly whereas the meet were a bit tough read more

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Quails' Gate Winery has a very nice setting with a view of Lake Louise. The service was amazing; Erica was very engaging and informative. Having experienced many wine, tastings, in many other areas of the world, I did not feel the value was there in that for the price of a tasting you only received four pours. The wine itself was okay. Also, I didn't enjoy having to stand the entire time while tasting. Overall, I recommend Quails' Gate due to the setting and the service. read more

Quails' Gate Winery - View, rainy day. - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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We had dinner reservations at the restaurant at 6pm but came early for a wine tasting at 4:30. There was no wait and the lady performing the wine tasting, Mini, was delightful. We did the Collectors Tasting and the Richard's Block Chardonnay was the clear standout - both couples bought a bottle. We received a bonus tasting of the Fortified Foch. I personally picked up a bottle of Chardonnay, Marechal Foch and Queue. The best part, however, is that you're able to grab a bottle of wine and go drink it in the vineyards with a beautiful view - they even give you plastic cups if you ask. read more

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Did the walking tour of the property and a tasting. Thought it was an interesting experience to sip wine while viewing the property. Definitely got to see some behind the scenes rooms where the wine was fermented and barrelled. The tour is cool if you care to learn more about the wine and wine making in general. The tasting itself was alright. Some wines were nicer than others. Unfortunately, the 2023 frost hurt a lot of their crops so their wines were maximizing blends from grapes of other regions. I don't think those were as good. Highly recommend trying some of the reserves and 'higher tier' wines here. The Foch is unique and I really enjoyed their chardonnay. read more

5 star all the way. The food is simply so good and the atmosphere is amazing. We ordered the snow crab risotto added four big fat scallops on top, veal cheek was soooooooo delicious i don't understand what they put in the sauce but it's to die for. The only one not that good is the tomato appetizer, simply not worth the money. I can't really taste the wine jelly. The tartare is also amazing, but the choice of bottom block is interesting, I loved it but my friend didn't Service is amazing! read more

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THE BIG: Located in West Kelowna with a stunning view of the lake. Plenty of parking nearby. Big indoor tasting area and great 2nd floor terrace overlooking the vines and lake. THE BLACK AND WHITE: There's two things you need to come here for, the view and the ice wine. I never had ice wine before and if you haven't had it, definitely try it here. I don't think ill get it again because it's so sweet, but it's there for the experience. The estate tasting had a great variation of whites and reds from the okanagan featuring chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir and syrah. Our server was great and gave us a good history lesson on Quails Gate and the Okanagan. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a wine tasting for their estate series is $15 CAD and we also got their ice wine tasting that was $7 CAD. read more

Had an amazing lunch with such beautiful scenery! The meal was delicious and the server Neem was the absolute best! Thank you Neem for making our lunch so great! read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Perfect meal with fabulous service! - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

The second stop on our trip was Quails' Gate, another larger, well-known winery.  However, the experience was nothing like that at Mission Hill.  It was crowded and chaotic, and the people there were.... colorful, such as the basketball jersey-clad guy whose face and head were covered in tattoos and the 20-something year old girl wearing a tight leopard print dress, socks, and fuzzy slippers.  Some people had also brought along their young children.  Unlike Mission Hill, where groups had private tasting rooms, the setup at Quails' Gate was that of a typical tasting -- you stand at a long counter sampling the wine, although due to COVID, each group was separated by a plexiglass barrier (which is a good idea even during non-pandemic times, as it gives a sense of privacy).   I wasn't impressed with our host, a middle aged man named Glen, or some other such middle aged man's name, especially when I saw him pull off his mask and rub his finger underneath his nose (presumably to scratch an itch).  Yuck.  We sampled four wines: Chenin Blanc; Gewürztraminer; Rosé; and the group's favourite, the Old Vines Foch, a smokey, spicy, peppery red (I didn't care for it, as I do not like those types of wines, but everyone else loved it). The wine tasting was $10 a person, and you received a voucher for $10 off a bottle of wine, so essentially your tasting was free with a purchase, which is standard at wine tastings (not at Mission Hill, though, in which there was no discount on the tasting with a purchase).  I didn't buy any wine, although my husband and friend did, including several bottles of the Foch.  All of us agreed that Quails' Gate was an overall poor experience (especially compared to other wine tastings), but we were happy to have tried the Foch.  While there's nothing wrong with Quails' Gate wine, I wouldn't recommend going there for a tasting, especially as there are so many other wineries. [Yelp collections: Kelowna 2020; Wine Time!] read more

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Amazing experience food and wine was superb and the ambiance and setting g In Canada serene and unmatched read more

Fantastic food, beautiful vineyard and excellent customer service from all. We didn't make reservations for lunch at the restaurant as we didn't know what time we would arrived. We were welcomed as there were available tables on the patio. The patio has stunning views! Note: social distancing was kept high in the restaurant and on the grounds. The all staff wore face mask and hand sanitizers at all entrances. We felt safe here. Extending our courtesy to the staff, we wore our face masks onsite when not eating. We order truffle & parmesan fries, steamed mussels with saffron and white wine, and garganelli pasta with fennel sausage, confit garlic, pine nuts and herbs. All delicious. We were so full, we didn't have room for desserts. Upon our server's suggesting I ordered the 2017 Chardonnay which went well with our lunch. It was crisp and very smooth. I'm not a white wine person but this one really impressed me. The grounds are lovely to walk around. From the restaurant, you can walk all the way to the lake front. After lunch, we popped into the "market" to see the wine selection (and also a good place to grab a quick snack with plenty of picnic tables around). We bought a bottle of red without tasting as the staff were so helpful. I highly recommend this winery. It was out first winery upon arrive and checked all the marks. read more

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Upon entering we were told we had to pay upfront for tasting and would receive coupons for wine. The wine was good but the entrance left a bad taste in my mouth. Every other winery we have bought multiple bottles and felt much more relaxed. read more

Quails' Gate Winery - A wine coupon. - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

A very enjoyable wine tasting. We popped by on a whim without a reservation and the staff was able to accommodate our group. I tried two whites and two reds, and fell in love with Queue. The views were gorgeous - went to their patio and vineyards for photos afterwards. A lovely time. read more

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A wonderful winery with a wonderful restaurant. The ambience is beautiful. Service was amazing. Wine list was ample and the menu was amazing. All food arrived cooked to perfection. It was a busy Saturday night however our dining experience never felt rushed in the least. Overall an imprecise dining experience. read more

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I had high hopes for this place considering how well known its winery is. Our group came in for dinner for a bachelorette and there were 10 of us in total, we had made reservations. We got there at about 7:35pm, our server came by and everything was off to a good start, they had just rolled out their new menu that week and we were interested in trying a few things. We ordered the beef tartare, foie gras, oysters and mussels all of which were great EXCEPT for the fact that we didn't get them until 9:05pm. Mind you that the restaurant was not even busy, they had less than 20 tables with 4 cooks in the kitchen who had ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE OF URGENCY whatsoever. This is where it went south, our server did not come talk to us or even apologize for the delay in our entrees or how long everything was taking. He never refilled our waters until we asked which was very disappointing. By the time we got our entrees it was 10pm we had 2 dishes of risotto and some lamb, steak, lingcod and chicken. The risotto was an absolute disaster, raw, crunchy, grainy texture tasteless risotto, we had gotten a remake and wow there was not much change we had to add salt to make it slightly better, sure it was less raw but still raw and it only took about 5-8mins to execute which then brings us to think, why did all the food take so long then and do they not taste the food before sending it out? In addition to poor food, the lamb was extremely gamey, when lamb is done right it wouldn't taste gamey. By the end of our dinner, our entire group had had enough, we've been at this restaurant for far too long and we definitely didn't feel welcomed. We had to make a stop at McDonald's as we were still hungry and we're not staying to wait another 2 hours for food. We felt bad for the bride as this dinner was supposed to be special but it's clear that Quails gate is just not meant for bachelorette dinners. They're better off sticking to just wineries. We will never be returning for any kind of meal here. read more

Quail's Gate is one of the rare wineries of the region that retained their Foch grapes while everybody else tore them out in favor of other new and exciting species. They did a pretty good job of it, and their estate down the hill in the shadow of Mission Hills is expansive and pretty to walk through. So it's no wonder that my group was excited to return here as one of our last stops to cap off a wonderful Okanagan long weekend. We had planned to show up first thing in the morning, grab a quick bite at their new Market place, to ensure we were satiated first thing and ready to pop in for a non-reserved tasting in their panoramic tasting gallery that was to open an hour later. Well, that's where the fun begins... Our plans were already thrown askew as soon as we discovered that the Market was abruptly closed for the day. Closed for a holiday? Last minute change in operating hours? Bad planning on our part? Not sure, but the staff also seemed surprised and disappointed that it was closed. We were going to have to hold on to our empty stomachs and uncaffeinated brains for a bit longer. We pondered leaving and going to a nearby cafe but we didn't want to cause any additional delays or uncertainties to our plans so we were determined to salvage what was left. We took a walk through the grounds in the bright sunny day, took photos, admired the view of the Lake from the fence and waited for the Tasting Room to open. And in we went, perhaps there could be a snack in their wine shop that we could grab as a way of somewhat ensuring we weren't going to be tasting on a pure empty stomach. On entry we were greeted at the podium and offered some tasting options...our eyes were drawn to the Chocolate and Wine Pairing, especially as we remember the days of the Icewine tasting being served in chocolate cups (those days are gone). The selection didn't seem as good as the more flexible wine-only options where we could choose the wines so that's what we went for. The hostess asked us to briefly wait and we would be shown to our table, which we thought might be one of the tables at the balcony outside overlooking the beautiful vineyards in which we had just strolled. But alas, we were told to walk straight up to the indoor bar lining the back windows. No problem, except that there were a lot of us and there wasn't much space. And that's where we were immediately scolded for the first time about spilling over the visual edges of the sectioned bar. I should probably note that for a group our size, we were a tight squeeze and we had decided to share our tastings rather than for each to have their own. Reason begin the empty stomach thing. It was probably wise to control our portions, and we were able to pair off with similar tastes and wine choices. As much as we didn't want to be an intrusion to their procedures and operations, the scolding felt a little premature given that there wasn't anybody else at the tasting bar. We'd be happy to make space, or perhaps it would have been better to split the tastings up in the first place so that we could space out better. It was odd making one group crowd in when there wasn't anyone else around so early in the day. Oh yeah. the empty stomach - one member of our group spotted tapenade and crackers on sale in the shop and quickly bought some so we could have a bit of a pairing with the wine, or at least give our stomachs more to work with than pure wine. So out it came and our first pours were getting started. We were just settling in when the manager abruptly appeared and pointedly told us that the food couldn't be at the bar and needed to be removed. We were a little stunned by the jarring tone of the manager especially compared to our pleasant wine concierge, Diane, who was probably also taken a bit aback by the sudden intervention of her manager. We tried to process what was being told to us - the market was closed, our stomachs were empty, we want to enjoy wine and we shared our thoughts on this. The manager repeated sternly "this food affects the taste of the wine - please go immediately". We didn't get kicked out. We were requested to take the food away, which meant one of our group leaving and taking the food back to our car in the parking lot. But the tone got super awkward immedaitely and Diane worked her hardest to salvage the mood - sharing light hearted personal stories, continuing to talk about the wine and complimenting our appearances. We did feel bad for her, and the wine was objectively good. We left with some purchases, but definitely with a lot fewer than we would have had we been allowed to have more agency in our participation at Quail's Gate. Ownership should take note that the conduct and culture of their current management isn't optimum for business. If anything affects the taste of wine, it's not food, it's bad attitude and putting their customers in a mood. read more

First off, when we entered the building, we thought the "hostess" was there to help others to purchase tickets. Mind you, it was only 2 other ladies [of the same party] that was purchasing the tickets while we were waiting. My husband was looking around at the wine selection, while I stood there and was confused on why we weren't greeted next. The "hostess" [who we shall name] heard us commenting why I was confused THEN finally acknowledged us, when we were clearly standing there a good while. Secondly, when we finally purchased the "tickets," she seemed pretty agitated because my husband kept on trying to explain the options we had back in the States. We didn't realized we couldn't buy a bottle in a Canada, like how we do in the States, If we didn't want to do the WHOLE tasting experience at first. But she finally understood and we moved on from there. Luckily, the connoisseur we had during the tastings was friendly enough to have the patience for us to just relax and chill from there. I would've rated this place as a 1, but the connoisseur had literal knowledge of the wines, along with the hospitality that I know Canada has to offer. And also, the views are amazing, but it sucks that we can't bring drinks out on the patio and do pictures. We have to leave the glasses back and THEN stepped outside to enjoy the patio. Wine NOT right? read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Came here for the wine tasting and it was AMAZING!!! I'm not sure if it's because we came here at 10:30am, but the winery was much less crowded than Mission Hill and felt way less like a tourist spot. Also, unlike Mission Hill, we were able to wander the beautiful grounds and take in the views without a tour or reservation. In terms of the wine, I particularly loved the Syrah!! In fact, it was my favorite wine out of the 7 tastings we did! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Kelowna!! A little on the pricey side compared to the other wineries in Kelowna, but my favorite by far! read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Lunch at Quails gate was fantastic . Great staff and seating with view of the vineyard along with Chardonnay made my day . Food was exceptional and my compliments to the chef. read more

I really like Quail's Gate Winery. Fell in love with one of their award winning ice wines. But I like so many of the whites and reds too. There are too many to list. Always enjoyed the winery atmosphere, tasting room, gorgeous view, nightly stays at their rentals on the water and beautiful restaurant and cuisine. If you are ever touring the Okanagan wineries this is a must see; you won't go home empty handed. read more

First time in this super delightful place. Did not take the wine tasting but the restaurant served us well. The food was outstanding. The staff was super nice and very knowledgable. They looked after us till closing time; we were definately not rushed :) The restaurant has a great view of the lake. A definate must try. read more

By far my favourite winery! This is coming from an Ontario girl who makes plenty trips to Kelowna to make this solid decision. I say this because the whole team is amazing and friendly! They carry all my favourite jellies and wines (of course that's a given). Their dessert wine and their white wines always come back home with me (and they do an amazing wrapping job too!). The view is also TDF! If you're a planning a trip to hit up some wineries in the Okanagan Valley, this one wont disappoint! read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Patio View - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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At the restaurant related to the Quails Gate Estate winery, wine flights come set into in a terraced, iron work glass contraption that makes a fun spectacle at the table. The reds here are nice: a solid four. Did I mention the setting? It can not be overstated how beautiful it is here in the summertime with the windows flung open and with this wonderful views of flowers, terraced vines, cool patio stones, mountains jutting up in the background, and a clear lake below. Three for the food at the restaurant (see my Old Vines restaurant review) but a five for the setting and service, and a four for the wines, to average to a four. If you feel you have to compliment your wine flight with food and want to stay in the Old Vines restaurant seating longer, perhaps stick with nibbles (meats, cheeses, olives and truffle fries) for a sure thing, since food here is just okay. read more

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This review is regarding the super friendly service and for accommodating pets when the appropriate patio seating is available. Thank you Quails Gate Team :) read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Winery dog :) - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Two words for you, Ice Wine. Quails' Gate was the one winery that everyone told me I had to visit when in Kelowna. I booked on a wine tour with Experience Wine Tours and this was stop number 1 - and with good reason. They have a huge facility and the wine tour here really goes into depth on the wine making process. The story of the winery's beginnings, the view, the gift shop, the tastings, (they even have a gorgeous restaurant), all wrapped up in one bottle shaped package. After the wine tour, we were welcomed back into the gift shop to warm up around the fire. We sampled five different wines made at Quails' Gate but nothing prepared me for ice wine. I'd never had it before and I'm not usually a sweet wine fan but this after a meal, or in place of a dessert is now my favourite thing on earth. Needless to say we left with a few bottles. read more

Wine with a view! I will definitely come back. So peaceful. Quails gate wine is now one of my favourite wines! read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

One of my favourite winery in Kelowna! The view here is amazing and their wine selections are great. Only one minus point is that the tasting room is quite small anf not much for social distance during covid. read more

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Great ambiance, food was excellent and service was great. We really enjoyed the personal feel of our whole experience.

Quails' Gate is one of West Kelowna's older wineries and one worth going for a tasting. We actually went twice, so that we could try different wines. The first time we went, it was crowded, and the host tried really hard to go between two different parties, describing the wines and tasting notes. It was short and sweet and we really enjoyed most of the wines he served. We loved the vibe there, with the giant window looking out to the vineyards, and inside, the flames flickering in the fireplace. Two weeks later, we returned to purchase a membership and try a tasting of different wines. This time, a new hostess, Lark, gave us her full attention and told us all about the history of the property and vineyard and spent the time to show us how to properly do a tasting. As a result, we purchased several bottles to savor at home, and look forward to returning. There is also a restaurant at the site, which I am told you'll need reservations for. Worth a visit. read more

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Great food and wine. Attentive service. Fantastic view of the vineyard! Highly Recommend this restaurant!

One of my fav wineries in all of Kelowna. You can taste in the food how fresh and organic it is. Had such a lovely meal, along with dessert ! Can't wait to go back! read more

Quails' Gate Winery - Wineries Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

We came here 3 years ago and the wine was fantastic and well-priced. We especially liked their nouveau beaujolais made from their Gamay. However, upon revisiting they no longer made any nouveau beaujolais and their wines had significantly increased in price. The lady who saw us waiting for a spot at the tasting bar was kind and offered us rose while we waited, but otherwise I would not recommend it. The prices are too high and none of the wines were remarkable. Consider making another nouveau beaujolais. read more

Used to be our favorite until last weekend. We had lunch there. Food is not great anymore. And service is not excellent. We had clams, octopus as appetizer. Octopus was great. But not clams. It was a disappointment. Main course is mediocre. Dessert is not wow. Did they just change owner? It used to be fantastic worth 5 star. read more

Had an amazing dinner here. Both the wine and food are excellent, we always make it a mandatory stop for us when in Kelowna! Make sure you make your reservations as it gets busy! The halibut and the cod are amazing. The tuna carpaccio is so good. The dry riesling is amazing too. read more

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When we walked in the hostess was lovely and enthusiastic about us having the "best seat in the entire restaurant with the best view" when we got to our table it was certainly not the best table, I think she oversold it. My husband needed help selecting a wine and our server said he was new and didn't know enough about the wines, which is totally fair and he said he's send over their wine expert. The "wine expert" never came but instead our server came back and said "she suggests the Merlot" ... would have been nice to speak to her about it since we spent $80 on the wine?!? The appies were small and not worth it at all, but the mains made up for it. Everyone enjoyed their mains and they were plentiful! I had noticed bread plates and knives on the table and I asked about it and our server said there's a charge for their homemade sourdough. Not one to miss out on a homemade bread of course we ordered it. Came out cold and didn't seem as fresh as it could be. I've had Much better (complimentary) bread at The Keg. Overall, not in a rush to go back. For the amount we spent (over $400) it was mediocre at best. read more

Families over 5 (we were 6 adults and one 2 year old) won't be able to sit down due to restaurant's incapacity to serve lunch for more than 5 people. Hostesses will be rude and the least accommodating, arguing we can't split up to eat in different tables with SEPARATE bills. No one will walk around tables as we are not kids, but still they will deny service if you are an international family with a toddler. read more

Great wine, great view, great view. Only thing that boggles my mind is they say it's a first come first serve when I comes to resignations. When we came there and would like some tables on the edge of the patio they said they are reserved? I thought they don't do table reservations only what's available at that time. Plus that table table was not being occupied for two hours when we where there and no one came to the table when we left. Suck also that our server got some of orders wrong. Paid more then expected. Oh well it was a cool experience. read more