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Maestro's is now open at Mateo at Eldorado Resort at 3762 Lakeshore Road.

It’s been months in the works, and it's ready just in time for the summer rush.

A new restaurant is ready in Manteo at Eldorado Resort on Lakeshore Road.

A grand opening celebration will officially launch Maestro’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Terrace at Manteo on Thursday night.

A post on its Facebook page says that ‘born out of a desire for an elevated dining experience, Maestro’s at Manteo exemplifies the rich flavours of the Mediterranean right here on the shores of the Okanagan.”

It replaces Smack Dab, which closed to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in October 2020, but never reopened.

The new restaurant will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until July, when it’s expected to also be open on Mondays and Tuesdays.