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From Classroom to Cuisine

100+ Years of History

At Old School Eatery, we wanted to create a restaurant with old-school food and a new-school feel. We figured there’s no better place to do it than in a classroom at Revelstoke’s former and historic Mountain View School.

A Short History Lesson

Mountain View School

Mountain View School opened its doors on February 6, 1914, and was deemed “the finest high school in B.C.” in Revelstoke’s the Mail-Herald issued that same year. However, it wasn’t the first school on Third Street on the bank of the Columbia River. It joined Central School that stood since 1903 at the opposite end of the field farthest from the river.

Unfortunately, Central School burned down in 1959, leaving Mountain View on its own. Rumor has it that if you look hard enough, you might be able to find a brick or two in the field as evidence of where the school once was.

Chris van der Linden

Chris van der Linden

Old School Eatery

Mountain View continued to run as a school until 2012 and sat vacant for a few years before it started to fill with local businesses. Jones Distilling was the first to come in, and we joined shortly after just across the hall. Owner and Chris van der Linden began transforming the classroom into the fresh and refined space that you see today.

Drawing inspiration from Asian and Mediterranean dishes, Chris then started the construction of a delicately hand-crafted menu. After months of hard work, Old School Eatery opened in December of 2018 and has been serving up delicious food and cocktails since.

Come take a seat with us and enjoy the history for yourself. Our dining room provides views of four different mountains, creating the perfect backdrop for your meal. In the summer down on our patio, you can admire the historic brick school-front on one side and the iconic Mount Begbie and the Columbia River on the other.

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Amy D.
Came in with my partner Friday night and had a lovely meal. The service from Maggie (I think that was her name) was exceptional - she was so friendly, personable and helped me decide which dish to have. You are lucky to have her, she's an asset to your team 😁
Margaret C.
This restaurant has never disappointed. Located (unsurprisingly) in the old school building, the atmosphere is comfortable and service is professional.On a recent visit, all 6 of our dishes (2 apps, 4 mains) were hits. The warm salad was delicious, but the one I’ll be dreaming about was the pork adobo. Our whole group agreed that it was the absolute star of the night. Melt in your mouth pork belly cooked in a soy/garlic/vinegar slightly sticky sauce, served with rice and bok choy. It really was perfection; tangy, sweet, super umami. Just wow. Elevated comfort food at its absolute best. Can’t wait to go back!
Anne S.
Hands down THE best burger and fries. Consistent quality and service. Always stop here when I’m in Revelstoke
Bowen L.
Great Restaurant in Revelstoke in a place where the food is okay, this place stood out for its diverse menu that’s surprisingly well executed.The Asian sticky ribs stood out along with the seafood stew. The portions are very generous.Located inside an old school building was a neat touch.
安岁
I been there have my dinner with my friends during my birthday. I love their summer menu, The summer salad! That’s so nice, all my friends surprise.
Lucas
OMG EVERYTHING IS PERFECT 😭😭😭, big size meal, affordable prices, perfect services.
Joel P.
Whilst staying in Revelstoke, I went for dinner in Old School Eatery - and it was absolutely amazing! The setting is super cool, as it’s based in the old school, so it was rather unique.The food was incredible, and both my starter and main course were faultless. To start I had the Calamari which was beautifully flavoured and cooked so well. I then had the Chicken Parmigiana which was the best I’d ever had.The drinks menu was awesome with a huge range of cocktails and local beers, and the team serving us were really friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend a visit to Old School Eatery - it was amazing!
Valentina C.
Amazing restaurant, very good food and nice people. Joyful and clean. If I come back to Revelstoke, will book a table once more!
YFMiracle Y.
Remember that time you wish that the school burned down 🔥? Well this one turned into a restaurant! Now you can have fried chicken for breakfast!
Glenn T.
We had a great experience dining here today.Prices are not cheap but defenitely worth what you get, the portion are not shy.Food is super, staff is amazing and the atmosphere is just great.
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