La Vigne Restaurant
Where the vineyard meets your plate
Look, we're not gonna pretend we invented fine dining or anything. What we do know is that when you've got farmers and winemakers as neighbors, you'd be crazy not to work with 'em. Chef Marcus spends half his mornings at the markets talking with growers - sometimes I think he enjoys that more than actually cooking.
Our menu changes based on what's ripe, what's ready, and what Marcus got excited about that week. Sure, we have some classics that regulars would riot over if we removed them, but mostly? It's seasonal, it's local, and it's what we'd want to eat ourselves.
Small team, big passion
Executive Chef
Trained in Lyon but learned more from his grandmother's kitchen, Marcus has been with us for six years now. He's got this thing about respecting ingredients - won't overcomplicate a dish if it doesn't need it. Also makes the best staff meals, which is really what matters.
Head Sommelier
Elena knows BC wines better than most producers know their own cellars. She's got opinions - strong ones - but she'll never make you feel silly for asking questions. Actually loves it when guests are curious. Just don't get her started on chardonnay unless you've got time.
Local ocean trout, pickled fennel, horseradish cream, crispy capers
Pairs well with: 2022 Riesling, Mission Hill
Whatever's ripe from the Johnsons' farm, basil oil, aged balsamic, sourdough crisps
Pairs well with: 2023 Rose, Tantalus
Foraged porcini and chanterelles, truffle cream, chive oil
Pairs well with: 2021 Pinot Noir, CedarCreek
Fraser Valley duck, cherry gastrique, roasted root vegetables, duck fat potatoes
Pairs well with: 2020 Syrah, Painted Rock
BC halibut, corn puree, grilled asparagus, brown butter, crispy pancetta
Pairs well with: 2022 Chardonnay, Quails' Gate
12oz AAA Alberta beef, peppercorn sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Pairs well with: 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Hills
Arborio rice, roasted squash, sage, parmesan, toasted pumpkin seeds
Pairs well with: 2022 Pinot Gris, Summerhill
Warm chocolate cake, vanilla bean ice cream, raspberry coulis
Pairs well with: Late Harvest Riesling, Inniskillin
Crispy pastry, tangy lemon curd, Italian meringue, fresh berries
Pairs well with: Sparkling wine, Summerhill
Crispy meringue, whipped cream, whatever fruit looked good that morning
Pairs well with: Ice wine, Jackson-Triggs
Menu changes with the seasons - sometimes weekly if Marcus finds something he can't resist
We're sitting in the Okanagan Valley, which would be pretty silly if we didn't have a solid BC wine selection. That said, Elena's not a snob about it - she's got some international bottles too for when you want something different.
The wine pairings on the menu? Those are suggestions, not rules. Elena's usually around and she's way better at this than we are at explaining it on paper. Just tell her what you normally like and she'll sort you out.
We take reservations and honestly, you'll want one on weekends
Dinner: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday through Sunday
(604) 555-0142
For same-day reservations
Got a special occasion coming up? We've got a private dining room that seats 12, and Marcus sometimes does this Chef's Table thing where he cooks right in front of you and explains what he's doing. It's pretty cool if you're into that sort of thing.
Ask About Private Dining