Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Okanagan / Wine Country

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Restaurant at Liquidity Wines

4.9

4.9 (125)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Okanagan Falls

About the restaurant

Nestled in the rolling hills and lush landscape of Okanagan Falls at the south end of Skaha Lake, a twenty-minute drive south of Penticton, the Restaurant at Liquidity Wines reflects sustainable destination dining in the heart of our vineyards. Our connection to rugged terrain, mineral-rich glacial bench land, and the lake effect is tangible through the wines, dishes and ambiance.

Top review

DianaVIP

Dined on 26 Oct 2024

The food and view are equally impressive . Service was also excellent!

Terroir Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (49)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

Naramata

About the restaurant

Bringing the best of the Okanagan and the Southern Interior of British Columbia to your plate, in a warm and inviting space. Utilizing years of Michelin star level training, our chef and owner, Tristan Bunkowski, is celebrating the bounty of local products and delivering them with the utmost care and attention to detail.

At our farm-to-table restaurant, we're inspired by the local ingredients of the Southern Interior. We celebrate the produce of the Okanagan that allows us to offer unique and exciting culinary experiences. Our mission is to foster a sustainable food ecosystem, support local farmers, and provide a dining experience that embodies the relaxed rhythm and spirit of wine country.

Chef / Owner Tristan Bunkowski, lives to progress the experience of dining. With a locally-focused mindset, as well as a talent for hospitality, Tristan has spent the last decade of his career perfecting the art of cooking by travelling and tasting the cuisines of the world.

Top review

Nina

Dined on 13 Sept 2024

Chef Tristan never fails to impress. The location is a beautiful and very intimate setting. The food has always been and continues to be amazing. Wish it were open for longer so we can go again

BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Winery

4.8

4.8 (2425)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Kelowna

About the restaurant

The name BLOCK ONE represents the first vineyard planted in 2009 and is very special to
Proprietors Sheri-Lee and Curtis. “It taught us to be farmers; to be ONE with the land. There are things we will never experience again. That vineyard block represents the past – the starting point, getting our
hands dirty, all the ‘firsts’ of our business”. BLOCK ONE represents the future as this vineyard block now produces some of the estate’s finest fruit for our international award-winning wines. You will be amazed by the outdoor seating area of the restaurant. Seating is covered by an engineering wonder in a one-of-a-kind cantilever that is already drawing attention in the world's architectural community. The restaurant moves to an equally impressive indoor space during inclement days and in the winter months.

All groups of 6 and larger are subject to an auto-gratuity of 20%.

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Monica

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Amazing service and food. Decorated so nicely for Christmas. I came for lunch to celebrate a Birthday and now I need to bring my husband back for a date night. Beautiful spot!

Gather

4.8

4.8 (891)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Kelowna

About the restaurant

At Gather, we curate intimate dining experiences. Our tables are designed for small groups, with many cozy settings. We offer reservations for up to groups of six. For larger parties we do offer one large table that accommodates up to 10 guest for our “TASTE OF GATHER” experience. Please contact paulo@coccarogroup.com for our “TASTE OF GATHER”.

Gather is a neighbourhood Korean & Italian restaurant, located at the base of the Innovation Center, that draws from both owners Chef Sung Ji Park and Luigi Coccaro’s heritage. Gather draws from both of Chef Sung Ji Park and Luigi Coccaro’s family connection as well, and was designed as a place where family, friends and colleagues are able to gather around a table, to share in a true culinary experience. The menu features a variety of small, medium and large plates that lends to sharing, as is customary in both Korean and Italian culture.

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Brent

Dined 2 days ago

A unique dining experience where the staff pay careful attention to plating, taste profiles and overall presentation. Nice to be treated as if you are special. While spending hard earned money. Makes it worth every penny.

Kin & Folk Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (150)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Asian

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

Our Why:
Some of our fondest memories are those created with family and friends (Kin & Folk) surrounded by delicious food while celebrating any occasion worth getting together. Kin & Folk, a refined neighborhood restaurant is focused on bringing its community together to connect, celebrate and indulge.

Our Food
Driven by his heritage, chef has created a menu with asian flavours at its core. He draws inspiration from global cuisines, contemporary techniques, fresh ingredients and local producers to create a truly unique experience.

Our Cocktails
Our drink menu features a list of carefully crafted and exciting cocktails that are influenced by the classics with a cheeky spin! Each cocktail uses a combination of traditional, unique, local and fresh ingredients meant to intrigue and delight, sip after sip.

Top review

Britt

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous meal! Fresh and flavorful — enjoyed it all

Salt & Brick - Kelowna

4.7

4.7 (784)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Salt & Brick is truly Kelowna’s most unique culinary experience!

Salt & Brick features a Fresh Sheet Menu with well-thought-out share/small plates created daily by our talented chefs. Our one-of-a-kind food is combined with unique wines carefully curated by our team.

All reservations will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to enjoy their dining experience.

Top review

Tanya

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent, fresh and unique. Best braised short ribs I've ever had.

The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry

4.7

4.7 (1089)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Osoyoos

About the restaurant

Modern Vineyard Cuisine inspired by our Indigenous roots. We proudly sit on the traditional land of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation. Our inspiration for the name of our new signature restaurant comes from a chaptik story passed down through the generations of our First Nations people of the Okanagan.
The Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation approach to food is based on the creation stories of their culture and we’ve taken their stories as the inspiration for the name of our restaurant: “The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry,” based on the story of the Four Food Chiefs.
The Four Food Chiefs are central: Skimxist Black Bear (chief of animals, representing self-sacrifice, leadership, giving), Ntytikxw Chinook Salmon (water creatures, perseverance, hard work), Speetlum Bitterroot (plants below the round, relationships to the land) and Seeya Saskatoon Berry (plants above ground, growth, strength, community) are legendary and the elements of indigenous cuisine.

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Dan and Heather

Dined 4 days ago

Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was good…turkey sandwich and a glass of bubbles. A beautiful sunny day with a great view. A very enjoyable couple of hours.

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The Restaurant at Phantom Creek Estates

4.7

4.7 (259)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Oliver

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in this captivating venue that showcases our history, terroir, sustainable farming practices and winemaking philosophy. Sit atop the Black Sage Bench amongst uncompromised views of the landscape that surrounds us, the rugged and untamed nature of the South Okanagan.

Created with immense precision and love, Chef Alessa Valdez ("angel of gastronomy" - Mia Stainsby, Vancouver Sun) and her talented culinary team deliver a seasonal-inspired menu that highlights the incredible bounty that the Okanagan has.

Top review

JillVIP

Dined on 5 Sept 2024

We always enjoy our experience at Phantom Creek 🙏 We look forward to every visit ❤️

The Restaurant at Naramata Inn

4.6

4.6 (677)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

Rooted in Naramata with a rich culinary history, our dedicated team creates seasonal dishes highlighting the best from the Okanagan’s orchards, pastures, and farms. Immerse yourself in the authentic flavours of the region.

Our wine program showcases the depth and breadth of award-winning wines produced in British Columbia and beyond.

Naramata Inn is open daily for dinner, we will do our best to accommodate patio requests but it is not guaranteed.

Top review

Heidi

Dined on 5 Nov 2024

The restaurant was very quiet in the off season, but we were treated like royalty, nevertheless. Every detail of the meal was carefully attended to, creative, original and completely delicious. This is a special place we would highly recommend to anyone!

Manzil at Kismet Estate Winery

4.6

4.6 (67)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Indian

Oliver

About the restaurant

Discover Manzil at Kismet Estate Winery, where Indian culinary artistry meets our exquisite wines. Enjoy a journey through bold flavors and spices, thoughtfully paired with our wines, in a setting that blends the allure of India with the beauty of our vineyards. At Manzil, it's not just a meal, but an experience - where tradition and innovation create unforgettable moments.

Top review

Debbie

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Was one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Food and server were 5 star in my books.

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