Okanagan Road Trip – Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek

For the very last night of our road trip we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to dine at one of our favourite, not to be missed, spots – Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek. Always a special treat and this night did not disappoint. Even though the restaurant was it’s usual Saturday night busy they managed to squeeze us in, and at one of the best view tables you will ever have the pleasure to grace.

After a week of wine tasting, touring and no restraint dining we were ready to relax and just enjoy the tasty, locally sourced dishes from Chef Jeff Van Geest and his hustling kitchen team. After a quick and madcap tour of the kitchen my mind was definitely on the pasta!

For this evening we wanted to wind down so that meant a Kir Royale for me and a Canadian whisky for hubby while we drank in the views and the cocktails. Although the restaurant was crazy busy with several large groups the atmosphere out on the deck was serene and service well paced, never rushed, it was ideal for our final evening in the Okanagan.

We decided to share a couple of plates and chose the seasonal salad which was chock full of local greens and in season ingredients. Note that this stacked high plate is a half portion of the salad we shared and enjoyed. Fresh and flavourful it was the perfect starter.

How can you pick anything but the last of the season tomatoes and Burrata? It was a slam dunk for us because we had been craving some pasta. Having watched Chef tossing the Carbonara in the pan my mouth was watering. So did we opt for their uniquely delicious black pepper Carbonara? Not this time, it was the lure of the locally grown tomatoes that made up our mind. Again a shared plate which was fabulous, succulent tomatoes, just right pasta in texture and quantity topped with the fresh Burrata. It was a dream, rich and deliciously luxurious, so glad we chose this, over the top dish, to share.

It’s been a couple of weeks since our visit and the restaurant is now into their fall menu with fabulous new dishes to try, and what a great menu it is, choosing which dishes to try might be the hardest part. Here is the new fall menu:

small plates

warm marinated olives

patatas bravas – spanish-style fried potatoes with aioli and salsa roja

bomboloni di pizza – savoury donuts with garlic honey & parmesan

harissa grilled local heirloom carrots – preserved lemon yogurt & mint

appetizers

chef’s daily soup – seasonally inspired

north okanagan baby romaine – roasted winter squash, local apples, pumpkin seeds, black garlic caesar dressing, pecarino romano
suggested wine: Sandhill Sauvignon Blanc

clams & chorizo – steamed in saffron tomato broth with garlic & a pinch of chilies
suggested wine: Chardonnay

meatballs – beef & pork meatballs in rich tomato sauce, arugula & parmesan
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charcuterie plate – assorted cured meats, artisan cheeses & accompaniments (for two)
suggested wine: Oldfield Reserve Rosé

pizza – open fire neapolitan style

margherita – tomato, basil, fior de latte
suggested wine: Pinot Gris

funghi – white sauce, wild & cultivated mushrooms, alpindon, caramelized onions
uggested wine: Oldfield Reserve Syrah

quattro formaggi – tomato, parmesan, smoked mozzarella, tiger blue, nostrala chilies
suggested wine: Merlot

pancetta – tomato, Italian bacon, confit garlic, smoked mozzarella, chilies
suggested wine: Oldfield Reserve Cabernet Franc

diavolo – tomato, alpindon, capacolli, fermented chili sauce, pepperoncini
suggested wine: Oldfield Reserve Merlot

entrées

venison bolognese – venison braised in a rich tomato sauce, spaghetti alla chitarra parmigiano reggiano
suggested wine: Merlot

garganelli with foraged mushrooms & buratta – brown butter, sage, mosto cotto
suggested wine: Chardonnay

moroccan spiced duck breast – ricotta gnudi, pine mushroom, roasted beets, kabocha squash puree, duck jus
suggested wine: Pinot Noir

pan roasted ling cod – clam xo sauce, rice bean & leek ragu, roasted parsnip, grilled kale
suggested wine: Gewürztraminer

grilled fraser valley pork chop – douglas fir roof honey, local potato & nostrala frico,
roasted walla walla onion puree, fermented greens
suggested wine: Oldfield Reserve Cabernet Franc

crispy lamb osso bucco – saffron risotto, roasted roots, mint gremolata
suggested wine: Merlot

Jeff Van Geest, executive Chef
Ronny Klaus,   Sous Chef
German Barahona Acuña,  Jr. Sous Chef
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For those looking for something uniquely Miradoro may I suggest the Tuesday Night Short Table Dinners. Here is the list of upcoming Short Table Dinners. Reservations required.

Miradoro
at Tinhorn Creek
Fall 2022 Tuesday Night Short Table Dinners

October 18th Apprentice Dinner – Our three talents apprentices will team up
to write and execute a beautiful menu in the style of Miradoro.

October 25th Harvest Celebration – A dinner highlighting the best of
the season from our local farms.

November 1st The Process – Good food takes time. This menu explores
how we get to the final product of the dishes we serve in
the restaurant.

November 8th Wild Mushrooms – We love mushrooms! We love foraging
them, we love cooking them and we love eating them. We
will create a menu using these exquisite forest funghi!

November 15th Fire, Smoke and Ash – The most primal of cooking
methods, refined.

November 22nd Sustainable Seafood – We are pleased to live and cook so close
to the bountiful pacific coast of BC.
We have a responsibility to help sustain these fisheries.
We choose to support fishers who use ethical practices for harvesting fish.
This menu highlights some of them.

November 29th Cuisine of Piemonte
The food of Piemonte is very special to Chef Jeff as he spent some time cooking there.
Join Chef for a menu of Piemontese classics.

December 6th Food of Chile with Junior Sous Chef German Barahona Acuña
Chef German brings a taste of his homeland to the table for this delicious dinner.

December 13th Manny Cooks Portuguese
Delicious Portuguese fare by the Maestro.

December 20th Feliz Navidad! – Traditional Spanish Christmas dinner.

December 27th End of Season Feast! – Closing for the season, so we need
help emptying the fridges!

6:30 pm start, please allow us time to seat you.
Menu $47+tax / Wine pairings available
Reservations required – 250 498 3742 / info@nullmiradoro.ca

Miradoro Restaurant is a partnership between Tinhorn Creek and BC culinary legend Manuel Ferreira.

Panoramic views of the valley below; clean lines, and a comfortable atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients prepared by an award-winning chef. All of this, in the heart of the south Okanagan – with a hint of Mediterranean on the palate.

It’s where rustic meets elegant in delicious harmony.

With an emphasis on seasonal products and a commitment to sustainable practice, the menu at Miradoro is a study in culinary creativity. From the authentic forno oven to a diverse wine list (including library wines), this is the place for food lovers to indulge.

Open from March through December, Miradoro is where you can enjoy a leisurely meal and a glass of wine – whether you’re visiting wine country or you live down the road.

Thank you to Chef Van Geest for another excellent dinner at Miradoro. I received the dinner and cocktails complimentary for myself and a guest. A gratuity equal to 20% of the total bill was left for our server. As always everything was just right! Thank you for having us.