The Story of Cedarview House
A house on the lake, built for the table
Cedarview House is a contemporary lakeside estate where the kitchen and the card room share a single, unhurried rhythm. The story begins with the lake, the light, and the belief that a meal should feel like an invitation to stay.
The estate sits on the shore of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, British Columbia. The architecture uses glass, cedar, and pale stone to bring the landscape inside. The restaurant’s identity is culinary first, with the card room as a quiet secondary layer.
The Estate’s Beginning
A lakeside property with a purpose
Cedarview House began as a private lakeside residence, and its transformation into a restaurant preserved the feeling of being welcomed into someone’s home. The founders wanted a place where the lake, the kitchen, and the company of others could come together without hurry.
The estate’s original cedar and stone architecture was retained and adapted. The dining room opens onto a terrace facing Okanagan Lake, and the card room was added later as a quiet space for guests who enjoy a slower kind of play.
At Cedarview House, hospitality means giving people time and space. The kitchen works with the seasons, the dining room follows the light, and the card room offers a quiet alternative to the rush of everyday life.
A philosophy of unhurried hospitality
The menu changes with the seasons and the availability of local ingredients. The dining room is designed to feel like a lakeside living room, and the card room is intentionally small and intimate, with a focus on the social ritual of play.
The Lakeside Setting
Where the lake meets the table
The Okanagan Valley is known for its orchards, vineyards, and clear water. Cedarview House draws on this landscape for its ingredients and its atmosphere, letting the lake’s calm set the tone for every meal.
The kitchen sources produce from local farms and orchards. The dining room’s glass walls frame the lake and the changing light, and the terrace is used for outdoor dining in warmer months.
Culinary Philosophy
Cooking with the landscape in mind
The kitchen at Cedarview House is guided by a simple idea: the best food comes from paying attention to the place and the moment. The team works with local growers and producers, and the menu is written around what is available and at its peak.
“The kitchen emphasizes technique and restraint over elaborate presentation. Dishes are designed to be shared and savoured slowly.”
The menu is small enough to change frequently. The dining room is not just a place to eat; it is part of the experience. The light, the view, and the pace of service all contribute to a meal that feels like an occasion without being formal.
The dining room is designed to feel like a lakeside living room. Service is attentive but unhurried, and the terrace extends the dining room outdoors in summer.
The People Behind the House
A small team with a shared vision
Cedarview House is run by a small team of chefs, servers, and hosts who believe in the same thing: that a restaurant should feel like a home and that every guest should leave feeling cared for.
The kitchen team works closely with local producers. The front-of-house team is trained to be knowledgeable and unobtrusive, and the card room is hosted by staff who understand the game and its etiquette.
“Hospitality is treated as seriously as cooking. The team pays attention to the small things: the temperature of the room, the timing of a course, the way a guest is greeted at the door.”
Service is guided by the rhythm of the meal. The team is encouraged to know the menu and the wine list deeply, and the card room service is quiet and respectful of the game.
The Dining Experience
From arrival to the last course
A meal at Cedarview House begins the moment you arrive. The estate’s grounds and the view of the lake set the tone, and the dining room carries that feeling through the evening. The pace is unhurried, and the menu is designed to be enjoyed over time.
Guests are welcomed into the estate’s main hall. The dining room offers views of the lake and the terrace, and the meal is paced to allow conversation and enjoyment.
The Terrace in Summer
The terrace in summer
In the warmer months, the terrace becomes an extension of the dining room. Guests can eat outdoors, close to the water, with the same menu and the same attention to detail.
- The terrace is open seasonally.
- The menu is the same indoors and outdoors.
- The terrace is furnished with cedar tables and soft lighting.
The Card Room
A quiet room for a slower game
The card room at Cedarview House is a small, intimate space designed for guests who enjoy the social ritual of poker. It is not a casino; it is a place where the game is played with care and respect, in keeping with the estate’s unhurried atmosphere.
The card room features real poker tables and live card play. The room is decorated with dark wood, muted copper accents, and soft lighting. The card room is open to guests who are 18 or older.
Explore the Card Room
Visit Cedarview House
An invitation to the lake
Cedarview House welcomes guests for lunch and dinner, and the card room is open in the evenings. To make a reservation or inquire about a visit, please contact us.
The restaurant is located at 72 Cedarview Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N4, Canada. Reservations can be made by phone at +1 250 683 9274 or by email at [email protected]. The card room is open to guests 18 and older.
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