Our Story
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.
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.
Vancouver Magazine GOLD medal for Best Winery / Vineyard Dining for five consecutive years 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012.
Our Menu
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.
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Jeff Van Geest
With Tinhorn Creek’s reputation as a sustainable winery, it should come as no surprise that the executive chef of Miradoro Restaurant is all about local food. Chef Jeff Van Geest is one of British Columbia’s most celebrated chefs, focusing on locally procured foods from sustainable producer partners.
Jeff was born in St. Catharines, the heart of the Niagara region. His grandparents were farmers and taught him to respect what farm-fresh meant – which might explain Jeff’s desire to have a small garden on site at Miradoro, even if he doesn’t have time to tend it every day.
With his culinary training at the Vancouver Community College, Jeff landed an apprenticeship at Bishop’s restaurant in Vancouver – one of the earliest pioneers in sustainable cuisine. He worked his way through the ranks to Sous Chef before leaving to start his own restaurant: the Aurora Bistro. Highlighting field-to-table and honouring the farmer/chef relationship earned Jeff a reputation in the restaurant industry as someone who walked (or cooked) the talk.
After closing Aurora, Jeff accepted a position of Executive Sous Chef at Diva at the Met – another name on the who’s who list of British Columbia restaurants. Yet at every move in the culinary chain, thoughts of Jeff’s grandparent farmers stayed on his mind and the allure of rural living grew stronger. When Miradoro called in 2010, Jeff answered by moving his family to the Okanagan and the heart of British Columbia’s agricultural country.
You can just as easily catch Jeff at Miradoro’s kitchen door buying produce from a local forager, as you will find him talking to a group of 50 as they sit down for a communal table dinner. Look for him: Jeff’s the really tall guy with his thumbs hooked behind the bib of his apron and wearing a big smile on his face.
Sam Lymbery
An Australian native, Sam’s first foray into restaurants was while studying Business Management at the University of Canberra. Although he started in the kitchen, throughout his studies he moved through various roles including dishwasher, prep, grill cook and then into more forward-facing roles of counter service, serving, delivery driving and catering.
Work in hospitality continued upon completion of university while also working in an Account Manager role.
After moving to Toronto, restaurants became full-time and experience was gathered before relocating to Whistler in 2010.
In Whistler, Sam worked both at Araxi (Toptable Group) & Steep’s Grill (Whistler Blackcomb). Araxi eventually became the main focus as the progression went from Server / Assistant Manager / Restaurant Manager.
In 2016 WSET Level 3 was completed.
2018 saw Sam move to the Okanagan Valley and assume the role of General Manager at Miradoro Restaurant, where he is currently located.