Gorgeous Lakeside Dining at the Hotel Eldorado

I was able to dine at Lakeside Dining for both dinner and breakfast. Each experience was very good. And that view!!

Dinner

Dinner at Lakeside Dining in the Hotel Eldorado is unforgetable. The service is impeccable and our waiter has over 20 years experience on staff. The chef focuses on seasonal and organic Okanagan farm to table products from local suppliers. I am a big steak lover and Lakeside did not disappoint with its AAA Sterling Silver Beef selections. This was truly a memorable meal.

I started my meal with the Classic Eldorado Prawn Cocktail which was jumbo prawns with house made cocktail sauce served on a bed of greens. I liked that is was served on greens with the cocktail sauce on the side and not in a glass swimming in sauce. On a hot day, this was crisp, fresh and served very cold. A great way to start a meal.

Another yummy course, the Campari Tomato Salad did not disappoint. You can really taste the difference when produce is fresh and local. The BC vine ripe tomatoes were sliced and layered with bocconcini cheese then topped with arugula and thin slices of red onion. The salad was drizzled with local balsamic reduction and Sicilian extra virgin olive oil and plated with a basil puree.

The New York Striploin Steak was a steaklover’s dream. A High River Alberta Sterling Silver striploin was grilled to perfection and topped with Cafe de Paris butter (not sure what it was but it was so good). The sides included crushed baby potatoes, seasonal vegetables and I skimped the sauteed wild mushrooms. The beef was so tender I could almost cut it with my fork.

Because I was on a media visit the chef prepared a special dessert sampler for me. I wish every restaurant would offer this for dessert as I can never decide what I want. It was so nice to try a variety of delectable desserts.

Breakfast

Morning is so peaceful at the Hotel Eldorado. The soft morning light and cool temperatures was a nice break from the coming heat. The breakfast menu was filled with everyday favorites that when given the Eldorado touch were elevated to a gourmet level.

I enjoyed the Classic Eggs Benedict for breakfast. Instead of an English muffin an aged Armstrong cheddar cheese biscuit was topped with shaved country ham, poached free range eggs and covered with a generous portion of house made Hollandaise sauce and service with some fried potatoes.

Such a nice serving of Hollandaise sauce enough for every bite. Look at all the nooks and crannies on that biscuit, you can just see the flavor incorporated throughout. Shaved ham is so nice. It is much lighter tasting than a chunk of Canadian bacon that is traditional for this dish. Well done, Lakeside Dining.

Thank you to the Hotel Eldorado and Lakeside Dining for hosting me for these meals. All opinions are my own.