Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery

Home Block at Cedar Creek is my favourite fine dining restaurant and experience in Kelowna. The menu is changing daily and every item I’ve ever tried has been beyond delicious. The menu changes with the seasons and local fresh ingredients. The staff are always warm, welcoming and super attentive. The chefs are accommodating for allergies. The wine pairings and selections are outstanding. Everyone must visit Home Block! Spectacular views and ambiance for any occasion. The patio in the summer has the most amazing view.

I had the wine pairing lunch at Home Block at Cedar Creek, and it was a fantastic experience. The pork collar was well-prepared and flavorful, complementing the selected wine beautifully. The pairings were thoughtfully curated, enhancing both the food and the wine. The ambiance was elegant yet relaxed, and the service was excellent. Overall, a great spot for a refined dining experience. Highly recommend!

The restaurant features a farmers table style menu that changes day to day based on the availability of ingredients. They try to focus on locally sourced, but will also reach out to the coast for good seafood. But this is not a purely local endeavor if that's what's important to you. It's also designed to be a "select one of each" menu where your can select a starter, main, and dessert. Not a place for a la carte. As the menu changes day by day, reviews may also fluctuate. But the quality of preparation and attention to detail are there and so I don't think you can go wrong regardless of day. The flavors are rich and balanced, with good complexity. Presentation is excellent, and above the price point. The suggested pairings of wine per dish (included) worked well, no need to switch it around in my opinion unless you really do not like the suggested style. They are flexible in working with you on that if you like. Friendly and knowledge staff who play a great balance of leaving you to enjoy but also being present when needed. The Cedar Ridge Estate complex is large and architecturally very well thought out. The restaurant is no exception, with a beautiful outdoor section overlooking the vines and good heating that makes it comfortable even on chilly fall nights. Overall a fun and very enjoyable night out.

Home Block is a fantastic restaurant at Ceder Crrek Winery. I don't often say this but the meal here was one of the best meals I have ever had ... period. Not sure why anyone would rate this anything other than a 5! From aps to mains ... everything was perfect. The aroma from the wood burning grill and the views and the service, I could not ask for anything else. I can't wait to come back.

We had a fantastic dinner last night in the beautiful Home Block Restaurant. The restaurant itself was gorgeous, we did the 3 course menu with the wine paring and enjoyed every bite of it. Everything was very fresh and delicious and the wine pairings were excellent! Our server Jenn was a gem, she gave us great recommendations and made sure we had a great time. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

From the first moment we walked into the modern and stylish dining room, we can already feel the ambiance, setting the tone for our wonderful course lunch! Lovely service and amazing wines - what an experience!

We had another fantastic dining experience at HomeBlock—our second time back, and it definitely won’t be our last! The vibe is immaculate, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed yet elevated meal. Our server, Aedan, was outstanding—knowledgeable, attentive, and respectful, making our evening even more enjoyable. One of the things we love about HomeBlock is their commitment to fresh ingredients, with a menu that changes daily to reflect the best of what’s in season. Tonight, we opted for the three-course set menu, and every dish was exceptional. The fried squid was cooked perfectly, with a generous portion and a fantastic pairing of chili jam that added just the right amount of heat and sweetness. For mains, we shared the pork and pasta dishes, both executed flawlessly with rich, well-balanced flavors. And of course, we couldn’t leave without having the sticky toffee pudding—an absolute must here! Highly recommend HomeBlock for anyone looking for incredible food, top-tier service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Already looking forward to our next visit!

We had our 10th anniversary dinner here. Beautiful experience. The 3 course meal was superb, everything tasted great and looked even better. We had a table in the outdoor area, next to the fire pit and were able to look out over the grapes and the lake. Magical evening for us. Thanks for everything.

Last time I visited Cedar Creek Winery was more than 10 years ago. I didn't know when they renewed the building and restaurant. I discovered by chance that they had upgraded the winery and restaurant, so I decided to visit again. Their tasting room was great, overlooking the lake with sophisticated interior design. The restaurant, located past the tasting room, also had a very nice ambience with a fantastic lake view. We were seated at an outside patio table, where we could choose whether to have our meal with or without wine pairing. The price was just great and reasonable. To start, we ordered Crispy Squid and Salmon Rillettes. The crispy squid had a very light and crispy batter, and it was lightly seasoned, which made it perfect. Paired with Pinot Gris. The Salmon Rillettes were served in a jar, which is a style I rarely see. Paired with sourdough bread, it was very delicious! For the main course, we ordered the Dry-aged Heritage Pork Chop and the Roast Macleods Leap AAA NY Strip. Paired with Pinot noir. The steak was available in rare or well-done options and paired well with horseradish. The pork chop was excellent--so tender and perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this dish, as many customers seemed to order it as well. For dessert, we ordered the Crème Brûlée and Sticky Toffee Pudding. The Crème Brûlée had a very ordinary but good taste. I was surprised by the butterscotch sauce for the Sticky Toffee Pudding; it was more like a soup, with a lot of sauce but a runny texture rather than a sticky one. Overall, the desserts were just okay, and the pudding especially could use more refinement. I am so impressed by their portion sizes and reasonable prices. The taste was very good as well. The restaurant ambiance was incredibly sophisticated, especially the patio tables with the lake view. It was an unforgettable experience. This restaurant has become my regular winery spot. I definitely plan to go back and try different items on the menu.

HOME Block restaurant located at the gorgeous Cedar Creek Winery , was my favorite stop in the entire Okanogan Valley. Honestly, I felt like I was back in California in Napa but better!! It was stunning! It's the total package of location ( eastern Kelowna) lakefront views, incredibly delicious food , killer wines, and the architectural design is incredible. It's open and expansive , it's modern & sleek, It's glass walls , iron and wood, concrete floors, open kitchen, it's rustic , it's warm and cozy. You want to stay. You want to sit on the wonderful outdoor patio with its indoor/ outdoor view and fire pit and just slowly sip their wines all day. And the food, what can I say. It's farm to table, new Canadian , it changes daily, and it features food from local farms and sustainably sourced products. Service is warm, friendly and knowledgeable, and most importantly unrushed. You have time to savor everything and take it all in and that my friends is a sign of a great restaurant and in this case winery also. For our last evening, here in the valley, we did a three course wine Paired dinner for 95 per person with add-ons if you wish. They were approximately three selections in the starter category, the mains and deserts. The wines were expertly paired, and they have flexibility in that you can change a certain wine if it's more to your liking which I appreciated. They also have a couple of cocktails as an apéritif and selected 4 ounce pours of some of their fabulous wines. They have add on delicious sides, like roasted carrots, truffle, Parm, fries, etc.. considering the quality of everything, I thought it was quite affordable, especially when I consider what I've paid in lesser places throughout Canada. Here's what we had: we started with an impressive focaccia, Burrata , Parmesan, prosciutto, salami, fabulous, fire roasted oyster mushrooms, topped with dressed arugula, paired with a sparkling brut rose' for two. Next up: the most insane mushroom soup I've ever had in my whole life. Seriously, if you ever see this on their menu again, you must get it! I could drink a gallon of it. It's the WTF mushroom soup ( no it's not what you're thinking. It stands for "what the fungus "& its a farm they source from) OMG seriously the most delicious combination of roasted mushrooms in a creamy, garlic, lemon, wine base that melts in your mouth. Topped with crispy fried sage & Served with a perfect dry Riesling. Mains: we both had the lamb sirloin ( 10 oz) with crushed pistachio crust atop a silky, cauliflower purée with unfortunately some very salty broccolini, and a Cipollini onion. Cooked perfectly! They also offered a delicious vegetarian option as well as a fish, pasta and steak choice. This was paired with a delish syrah & smooth round cab Franc . Dessert: what to choose ? They offered a sticky, toffee pudding, a riff on a wonderful apple pie crumble with thyme? & a peach cream puff. We chose the first two, wish I could have tried the third option ha ha. I wish I had taken a picture of the menu to share but trust me you can't go wrong if you choose to dine here. Reservations are absolutely required but I repeat. do not miss this experience if you are here in the Okanogan valley. Bravo team Home Block!!!

The food was so good. We did the lunch 2 course menu. Very impressed that the menu changes every day and that everything is locally sourced and paired with a wine. The service was so good as well. The waitress was very attentive and it was so nice to see the kitchen working harmoniously. Ambience was gorgeous with a phenomenal view. I will definitely be putting this on my must visit list again and again

We stop by Home Block every time we visit Kelowna, and we've had great experiences here. However, our last visited left a sour taste in my mouth. We've never been disappointed with the food here. Everything we've had was top notch - fresh, interesting, and delicious. This time was no exception. The Sticky Toffee Pudding is especially a great way to end the meal. The space is also fantastic - warm and comfortable, while being very modern and a bit rustic all in one. The whole winery, tasting room and restaurant have exceptional design and aesthetic. We've always been pleased with the service, and the waiters are usually friendly, not overbearing, but attentive. My disappointment this time comes from a certain inflexibility and condescending tone I received at the front desk. We had a large group, 10 people - which I know is not an easy number to accommodate. Having that in mind, I called in advance to see if we can reserve a table (or 2) for us. I was politely told to reserve under 2 different names online. No problem. The reservations online are spaced out 15 minutes apart - we reserved for 1.15pm and 1.30pm, hoping to ask on arrival if we can be seated nearby, if one table was not possible. Long story, we were told that it was not possible to seat us together, even though our table fit 6 people and right beside was a table that was free that could have fit 4 people. I did not expect them to start moving tables around at busy lunch service, but a few extra chairs would have done the trick - I'm assuming they thought adding some chairs would be not aesthetic. Fine. My issue is mostly with the lack of empathy and not even a whiff of trying. The woman at the front decided to be condescending when explaining that they couldn't seat us together, blamed our "2nd" group for being 15 minutes early (due to us not being able to book the same time) and overall just giving off a very cold, unwelcoming attitude. They later told us that had we wanted a group seating of more than 8 people, we should've booked a private event - why had nobody offered me that option when I called? It set a bad mood for everyone in our group, for what should have been a happy family reunion. And even though the food was great, as mentioned - everyone left remembering the first, unpleasant minutes after we walked in. I get it, the service industry is hard and sometimes you can't help a customer with everything they want - but there is always a nice way to turn somebody down without making them feel bad in the process.

My fiancé and I came here and we absolutely loved the food ! One of the best restaurants at a winery we've been to - everything was super flavorful and tasty ! The crispy squid was my favorite because the dip was super yummy ! Highly recommend ordering ! Another call out is the pork belly entree my fiancé ordered - this was by far one of his favorite meals he's had !

Great views, good wine and decent ambiance but below average service and food. Appetizers were decent but the mains and desserts had no real flavours. The menu changes often and the 3 course meal we ordered was disappointing. Limited options for main course. Nobody came by to check how the food was tasting. Even after we let the serving crew and manager know about the food, they kept saying "we don't hear this feedback" and acted like they wanted me to accept that the problem was with us and not with the food. I realized they didn't want to do anything about the situation so we left after paying. Left minimum gratuity but don't think they deserved any. Will not recommend for dinner.

This was the best meal we had to our 4 day visit to Kelowna. The menu changes everyday and everything in it was superb. They also pair the appetizer and main with two wines and they complement each other so well. I think this is one of the best and most memorable fine dining experiences I had in western Canada. I highly recommend coming here. The bread pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream is amazing!!!! I think this one does not change too much since the people that work there rave about it.

We decided to try the new restaurant at CedarCreek, having heard wonderful things about it. I booked a reservation a few weeks in advance to get the time we wanted. Driving up to the restaurant, the winery still has some construction left, but what they have updated is incredible. It really feels like you're driving up to a luxury winery. The signage is very clear, and we had no troubles finding the place. We walked by the tasting room, and it's quite impressive, with the beautiful floor to ceiling windows, rounded building and wines displayed. I would love to come back for a tasting. The restaurant is a beautifully open space and mmmm with quite a view. The summers outside would be amazing. It was a chilly evening, but they have a fire bowl going, so we explored outside to take in the view of the lake and vineyard. The menu had a great variety of veg, seafood and meat options. We went with the Burrata to start. This dish was an interesting display of focaccia pieces topped with prosciutto, some tasty and mildly spicy green pepper, pears and a yummy ball of burrata. It all worked well together and was a great portion for two to share. I ordered the striped cod and my husband the hangar steak. Both were cooked to perfection. My cod came on top of a nicely spiced black lentil bed. Yum! For dessert, we shared (but mostly I had the whole thing) a dark chocolate budino. So very good. It wasn't overly sweet, and had a nice combo of crunch and smooth textures. I had an americano to finish the evening, and it was excellent as far as coffee service goes. For wines, we tried their Estate Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurtzraminer. I do love a good Gewurtz and they did fantastically with their 2018. My husband was please with his Pinot and Sauv. Will absolutely come back!

We came here for my boyfriend's birthday because we loved Cedar Creek winery but had never been to Home Block before and it was on our bucket list. What a fantastic restaurant for this special occasion! My boyfriend is a former chef and we are both foodies, and let me tell you: we absolutely loved everything and felt so well taken care of on every level! The service was divine - our lovely hostess/server (whose name we did not get, sorry!) set the ambiance of the place perfectly with her professionalism and good nature, and knowledge of the ingredients - she sold us on the special appetizer salad right away! The food though: WOW! We did the 3-course meal plan: my boyfriend had their special appetizer (the endive salad with camembert) and then for dinner he had the Hangar Steak and he said it was the best Hangar Steak he'd ever had (and that says a lot since he used to be the chef/owner of a steakhouse). I had the crispy squid as an appetizer which had a delectable, slightly salty finish and came with creme fraiche as a dipping sauce - such a nice change to the standard tzatziki that most places serve their calamari with. Then for dinner I had their roasted duck and let me tell you that I could not stop the involuntary drooling! It was heavenly. The pairings of the Cedar Cree wines were perfect and we loved sampling and sharing a few different varietals. For desert my boyfriend had the lemon tart which came with marscapone ice cream, and I had the chocolate cake which came lightly topped with orange-type marmalade and candy. We loved the beautiful evening/lakeside table and felt that there was nothing that could have been better here. We'll be back and we're going to tell all our friends! Thanks so much Home Block/Cedar Creek! #weloveit

The 5 Course dinner is unreal here, the food is amazing and the wine pairing with is in awesome. The staff were all so friendly and great, highly recommend checking this place out!

Quite different from before, since they did renovations and are still under construction for the most part. Last year it was much smaller and the normal entrance. This year the entrance is blocked and we went in from a different entrance to another building. Nice view and good food. A few different options and quite a few different options for drinks, mainly red and white wines but they have ice wine too. Their 45 days dry aged steak take about 45mins to cook but it's really worth it. Nice desserts too and decent coffee. The Huckleberry Tart is quite a unique and amazing flavour. Sticky Toffee Pudding was great, nice texture and very satisfying. I wanted more after but was too full to eat any more. Dark Chocolate Budino was good too, nice touch with the sea salt. Would definitely come back again and highly recommend others to come. Reservation would be recommended too. Nice service and pretty attentive. Unfortunately the shop wasn't opened yet when we where there at around noon to afternoon so we could get any wine to go but the staff said the liquor store should carry a few of their wines. They gave us the option to order online ourselves too.

How many times do you need to go to a restaurant to start liking it? How about loving it! Not only was Home Block love at first sight, it was crave after first bite! Although Cedar Creek has been opened for quite some time, their recent facelift certainly puts this winery on the map as one of the must visits when planning your trip to the Okanagon. Spectacular design and open concept gives you a surprising serene and private setting for you to enjoy some good times with friends and family. The main event has got to be their food and wine pairings! Tortiglioni, crispy squid, and hanger steak is perfect for two. Crispy does not mean calamari! This offering gives you thick cuts of tempura fried squid that is juicy when you bite into it, and paired with crème fraiche it is refreshing and light. Superstar of all dishes would be their tortiglioni. Strong flavours with spiced sausages in wine ragu packing a punch, this dish delivers on its promise of a thoughtful pasta dish. Hangar steak is well presented and cooked to medium rare, although slightly tough, the meat is well seasoned and has a good beefy taste. Did we say the views are stunning? You must come!