As a neighborhood and main foodie, listed below are all my restaurant suggestions for Kelowna, BC!
Kelowna has such a vibrant meals and wine scene, and I’m grateful to have so many nice eateries in my yard. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite locations to eat at (I’ll be certain that to maintain including to the record!), with a bit one thing for everyone. Take pleasure in!
The place to Eat in Kelowna
Roma Nord
My favorite little eatery is Roma Nord. Italian house owners Danilo and Angela (she does the cooking) are hard-working, form, and the perfect hosts. Danilo takes the additional time to get to know you and is all the time there greeting prospects, pouring drinks… this place is nice for the soul, and the Italian meals is simply unimaginable. You’ll be able to’t go flawed with something on their menu, however the Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli is to die for, and we all the time begin the meal with the Burrata appetizer. Ask Danilo for his favorite Italian wine – so good! Tip: I like to recommend making a reservation and if it’s heat out, the patio is fantastic.
The Outdated Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Vineyard
I like visiting The Outdated Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Vineyard for an elevated eating expertise. In my view, having fun with a meal at a vineyard is the easiest way to actually benefit from the wine! The menu is outstanding – this can be a place Charles and I like to sneak away to for a date evening! Like most vineyard eating places, they supply from native farms and suppliers and spotlight what’s in season.
The Terrace Restaurant at Mission Hill Vineyard
It doesn’t get extra quintessential Okanagan wine nation, than a cease at Mission Hill Household Property Vineyard. Their Terrace Restaurant, open within the hotter months, is nothing wanting beautiful, with panoramic lake views.
Residence Block Restaurant at Cedar Creek Vineyard
A Kelowna wine expertise wouldn’t be full with a cease at Cedar Creek and a meal at their restaurant Residence Block. Belief me, it’s a world class expertise. Take into account arranging a trip (taxi or uber), benefit from the wine paired dinner menu, and finish the evening with the Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert! You’re welcome. The rock work and landscaping all the time makes me really feel like I’ve escaped to Europe!
Cantina Del Centro
Within the coronary heart of downtown you’ll discover this Mexican spot, Cantina Del Centro. I like any of their avenue tacos, and a superb margarita (the Coconut Habanero Margarita is A+)! This can be a nice informal spot, good vibes, and 70+ kinds of tequila and mezcal.
Bernie’s
Bernie’s is such a enjoyable spot to strive! Their Supper Membership has the good environment, wonderful bar, and the yummiest Pesto Fries. For one thing much more distinctive, e book a present of their Cinema, the place you may as well take pleasure in eats and drinks! Such a novel expertise.
King Faucets
King Faucets is a real ‘there’s one thing for everybody‘ sort of restaurant. Waterfront views, an informal environment, and a killer patio within the summertime. This can be a spot I like to go along with the entire household! Strive the pizza…. so good!
Frankie We Salut You
Frankie We Salut You is an unimaginable vegan restaurant (which you on no account should be to dine there) that’s bursting with flavourful plant-based meals, regional wine, craft beer, and seasonally impressed cocktails. Plus, it’s fairly darn cute inside! Residence to thrilling dishes like Cauliflower Wings, Vegan Sushi, Chickpea Fries, and the Frankie Cheeseburger (which I LOVED), to call a couple of. Oh and their mocktail lemonades are superb, and so refreshing!
OEB
Craving brunch? OEB is the place it’s at! Situated in downtown, this can be a family-friendly breakfast joint that has one thing on your candy or savoury tooth. Tip: I don’t advocate making an attempt to walk-in on a weekend. You’ll be able to verify the wait instances & put your identify positioned on a digital waitlist, or make a reservation by utilizing the Yelp App. It’s a well-loved spot and is busy for good motive! The menu is giant so if you happen to don’t know the place to start out, their breakfast bowls are iconic, and also you may as nicely wash it down with a mimosa flight!
Lodge Eldorado
The Lodge Eldorado is a captivating lodge with some severely unobstructed water views, with a couple of nice eating choices. They’ve an award-winning Lakeside Eating Room, Eldorado Lounge, Whisky Room (you may e book non-public whiskey tastings!) and a sun-drenched Boardwalk overlooking Okanagan Lake and the mountains. For those who’re visiting in the summertime and in search of one thing informal, attempt to get a spot on the boardwalk proper beside the marina! Their cocktail menu can also be legendary, with the yummiest boozy slushies!
Sprout
My favorite espresso store in Kelowna! Sprout is extra than simply espresso, it’s baked items and informal breakfast and lunch choices. Attempt to seize a seat outdoors, and do NOT go away with out some freshly baked bread or a croissant (or two).
Diner Deluxe
Diner Deluxe is a stylish and in style brunch spot, a stone throw from Gyro seashore. The menu is filled with consolation meals for breakfast, brunch & lunch. Don’t be shocked if there’s a line-up to get in – particularly for weekend brunch. The wait is value it, and you’ll all the time chill out on the seashore throughout the road whilst you wait!
Cactus Membership Kelowna
I simply love Cactus Membership. It doesn’t matter what metropolis I’m in, I really feel like we find yourself at a Cactus. It’s scrumptious, dependable and kid-friendly. The downtown Kelowna location can’t be beat! It’s proper alongside the water, with a giant indoor/outside patio, excellent for watching boats on the lake, and folks on the boardwalk. The menu will get new options seasonally, however some tried-and-true favorite’s I all the time love are the Poke Bowl, Raincoast Greens Salad, Szechuan Lettuce Wraps, and something on their enjoyable cocktail record…
Moxie’s Kelowna
Moxie’s Kelowna is newly-renovated, with a brilliant cute and shiny inside. This can be a nice family-friendly lunch, joyful hour, dinner or late-night, spot. I not too long ago ordered the Avocado & Bacon Cobb Salad and left one joyful camper!!
BNA Brewing
BNA Brewing is a Kelowna native watering gap. Nestled within the partitions of a century outdated constructing, you can see a craft brewery, an eatery with eclectic consolation meals, and a bowling alley. Children might be there till 10pm, at which level the brewery turns into a brilliant enjoyable night hangout sizzling spot. Subsequent door of their tasting room you may seize an insanely tasty BNA Burger and check out a few of their craft beer.
OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar
It actually doesn’t get extra waterfront than OAK + CRU. In case you are from out of city and staying on the Delta Lodge, then this restaurant is within the foyer – woohoo! The views are memorable, with a incredible patio proper beside a lagoon, and a menu with one thing for everybody. This can be a tremendous family-friendly spot!
Collect
Collect is a Korean & Italian restaurant (isn’t that an superior combo?), situated on the base of the Innovation Middle in downtown Kelowna. I like going there for an informal lunch, however in addition they have a dinner menu, nice wine record and environment. They’ve an open kitchen (which I like) so you may take pleasure in seeing the kitchen motion! I’m going to make a pair menu suggestions: you MUST strive the fried tofu, and fried gnocchi.
Humo Izakay
Humo Izakaya is a up to date Asian and Latin eating expertise with a variety of worldwide impressed tapas & bigger sharing plates. This can be a good spot to get some seafood! Their cocktail record is so thoughtfully curated and that includes world-renowned & artisanal Mezcals, Japanese Whiskies, Tequilas, Sake & extra.
Ships-A-Hoy Fish & Chips
Ships A-Hoy is a bit family-owned fish and chips restaurant simply outdoors of West Kelowna in Peachland, roughly a 20-minute drive. They’re situated proper throughout from the seashore and two native parks (Heritage Park and Cenotaph Park), making it the proper takeout location. Their batter, tartar sauce, coleslaw, and fresh-cut chips are all made in-house, and bonus—the batter is gluten-free!
