As a neighborhood and main foodie, listed here 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 sure that to maintain including to the checklist!), with a bit one thing for everyone. Get pleasure from!
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, type, 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 sweet for the soul, and the Italian meals is simply unbelievable. You possibly can’t go fallacious 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The Outdated Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Vineyard
I like visiting The Outdated Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Vineyard for an elevated eating expertise.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 one of the simplest ways to actually benefit from the wine! The menu is outstanding – it is 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 gorgeous, with panoramic lake views.
Dwelling 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 Dwelling Block. Belief me, it’s a world class expertise. Contemplate arranging a journey (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+)! It is a nice informal spot, good vibes, and 70+ forms of tequila and mezcal.
Bernie’s
Bernie’s is such a enjoyable spot to attempt! Their Supper Membership has the good environment, wonderful bar, and the yummiest Pesto Fries. For one thing much more distinctive, guide a present of their Cinema, the place you can even take pleasure in eats and drinks! Such a singular expertise.
King Faucets
King Faucets is a real ‘there’s one thing for everybody‘ sort of restaurant. Waterfront views, an off-the-cuff environment, and a killer patio within the summertime. It is a spot I like to go together with the entire household! Attempt the pizza…. so good!
Frankie We Salut You
Frankie We Salut You is an unbelievable vegan restaurant (which you under no circumstances must 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! Dwelling to thrilling dishes like Cauliflower Wings, Vegan Sushi, Chickpea Fries, and the Frankie Cheeseburger (which I LOVED), to call a number of. Oh and their mocktail lemonades are superb, and so refreshing!
OEB
Craving brunch? OEB is the place it’s at! Positioned in downtown, it is a family-friendly breakfast joint that has one thing in your candy or savoury tooth. Tip: I don’t advocate making an attempt to walk-in on a weekend. You possibly can 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 for those who don’t know the place to begin, their breakfast bowls are iconic, and also you would possibly as effectively wash it down with a mimosa flight!
Resort Eldorado
The Resort Eldorado is a captivating resort with some critically unobstructed water views, with a number of nice eating choices. They’ve an award-winning Lakeside Eating Room, Eldorado Lounge, Whisky Room (you may guide personal whiskey tastings!) and a sun-drenched Boardwalk overlooking Okanagan Lake and the mountains. In the event you’re visiting in the summertime and on the lookout for one thing informal, attempt to get a spot on the boardwalk proper beside the marina! Their cocktail menu can 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 common brunch spot, a stone throw from Gyro seashore. The menu is stuffed 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 price it, and you may 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 an enormous indoor/out of doors patio, good 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 checklist…
Moxie’s Kelowna
Moxie’s Kelowna is newly-renovated, with a brilliant cute and vivid inside. It is a nice family-friendly lunch, completely happy hour, dinner or late-night, spot. I not too long ago ordered the Avocado & Bacon Cobb Salad and left one completely happy camper!!
BNA Brewing
BNA Brewing is a Kelowna native watering gap. Nestled within the partitions of a century previous constructing, you will see a craft brewery, an eatery with eclectic consolation meals, and a bowling alley. Youngsters might be there till 10pm, at which level the brewery turns into a brilliant enjoyable night hangout scorching spot. Subsequent door of their tasting room you may seize an insanely tasty BNA Burger and take a look at 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 Resort, then this restaurant is within the foyer – woohoo! The views are memorable, with a implausible patio proper beside a lagoon, and a menu with one thing for everybody. It is a tremendous family-friendly spot!
Collect
Collect is a Korean & Italian restaurant (isn’t that an superior combo?), positioned on the base of the Innovation Heart in downtown Kelowna. I like going there for an informal lunch, however in addition they have a dinner menu, nice wine checklist 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 attempt the fried tofu, and fried gnocchi.
Humo Izakay
Humo Izakaya is a up to date Asian and Latin eating expertise with a spread of worldwide impressed tapas & bigger sharing plates. It is a great place to get some seafood! Their cocktail checklist 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 positioned proper throughout from the seashore and two native parks (Heritage Park and Cenotaph Park), making it the right takeout location. Their batter, tartar sauce, coleslaw, and fresh-cut chips are all made in-house, and bonus—the batter is gluten-free!
