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The Restaurant at Poplar Grove, Penticton, BC

The Restaurant at Poplar Grove

4.5
4.5
59 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
At The Vanilla Pod Restaurant, our cuisine style is focused on local and seasonal ingredients with an underlying emphasis on flavour. Key ingredients include fresh herbs which in the summer months are picked from the herb garden next to the restaurant.
Tapas style dishes of international and Mediterranean flavours combined with fresh Okanagan ingredients make for a delightful exploration of contemporary cuisine. Visual presentation is as important as innovation in flavour with judicious use of spices and other seasonings being central to the dishes created by Executive Chef Bruno Terroso.
Our wine menu features the sophisticated tastes of the Poplar Grove Winery and Monster Vineyards which are perfectly paired with Vanilla Pod fare. **Please contact the restaurant directly if you do not see your desired time available**

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 494-8222
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bruno Terroso
  • Private party facilities
    By reservations only we offer our long table in the winery barrel room - room charge is applicable.
  • Private party contact
    Paul Jones: (250) 494-8222

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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59 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time highly recommended

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  2. MTJD

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent with great services. We really enjoyed our evening.

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  3. Spoiledrotten

    Vancouver

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to the Vanilla Pod several times over the past few years. The food is usually good, though the menu selection is very limited, now mostly centred around assorted appetizers and flatbreads and is getting to be expensive for what you actually get on the plate. On our recent visit there was a fish special in addition to the two fish selections already on the one-page regular menu and surprisingly no chicken at all (beef and duck were also on the standard menu). A 40oz $265 Wagu beef tomahawk cut steak was the other dinner "special" - not something two people with normal sized appetites would be willing to share. A limited selection of local wines and a full bar. The view is fantastic especially In the evening when the sun is setting and you are sitting on the great outdoor patio - but at this time of year, the wasps were quite annoying as well! We weren't happy with the service this visit - felt very neglected; incorrect drink order, a long wait for dishes to be removed between courses, water glasses not refilled despite 3 requests - not just us but we overheard repeated requests for water, their second bottle of wine, etc. from the 4 people at the next table. We had just dined at Waterfront Wines (Kelowna) and had a far better experience for less money as well as at Theo's Greek restaurant in Penticton , a much more casual place however the service was outstanding. Perhaps because it was nearing the end of the summer season that things were "a little rough around the edges" - not really an excuse though for such an expensive restaurant.

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  4. JandKM

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great supper on our honeymoon. Had a wine tasting at the winery before supper and enjoyed a great bottle of wine looking over the lake with dinner.

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  5. Jeremy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favourite places to take friends and family who are visiting us in the south Okanagan. The food and beverages are top-notch, the service is always friendly and efficient, the atmosphere is modern and comfortable, and the view is spectacular.

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  6. Mitch

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible view coupled with fantastic food, makes this an incredible restaurant for that special occasion.

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  7. DRdonmac123

    Vancouver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always! We love this place. The food and service are on point.

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  8. JanieC

    Las Vegas

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A memorable meal as always! Worth noting that the flatbread is not only delicious, it is huge! We had to bring half home with us or we would have not been able to eat the main course. Also worth noting, a specific table can be requested when booking.

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  9. Greenwood68

    Amsterdam

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Expensive restaurant and food excellent. Unfortunately, service was abysmal - wait 10 minutes for a menu, plates not cleared away, poor drink service and had to walk to the bench for our bill. Overall poor service - not what you expect from an expensive restaurant

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  10. peterd

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

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    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best restaurant in Pentiction. Beautiful setting and view accompanied by very good food, wine and service. Great for 2 people to larger groups for both lunch and dinner. Our fravorite is a having a bottle of Poplar Grove Blanc De Noirs with the flat breads on the deck.

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Google Map for The Restaurant at Poplar Grove

425 Middle Bench Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8S5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Penticton / Naramata
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 9:00pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bruno Terroso
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (250) 494-8222
  • Private party facilities
    By reservations only we offer our long table in the winery barrel room - room charge is applicable.
  • Private party contact
    Paul Jones: (250) 494-8222
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