Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Okanagan / Wine Country

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Kin & Folk Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (123)

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

Marianne

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and great service. Highly recommend.

Born to Shake

4.8

4.8 (44)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Experience beautiful, carefully-crafted cocktails when you visit Born to Shake. Pull up a stool at our bar to enjoy great vibes and an energetic night out, or hide away in our cozy mezzanine for a perfectly intimate date night. Enjoy cocktails made with the very products we craft in-house, and stay for the tapas style food menu featuring local makers & growers from the Okanagan Valley.

Contact us for private cocktail classes, parties, and events.

19+ only after 5pm.

Top review

MandyL

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

A hidden gem. The drinks and food are great. It seems there is a different drink menu each night. The tapas is exquisite. Staff are attentive. Music was a little loud if you are there with friends and hoping for a chinwag.

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Experience

In-Person Cocktail Class (8-14 Guests)

Moxies - Kelowna

4.7

4.7 (279)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston and Miami. We are excited for you to experience everything Moxies has to offer!

Located on the corner of Cooper Road and Enterprise Way, Moxies is the leading restaurant for exciting cuisine in Kelowna. Within walking distance from Kelowna's tourism destination Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Moxies is the perfect place for dinner, drinks or appetizers before a movie at Famous Players Orchard Plaza.

We're excited for you to experience everything that Moxies has to offer!

Top review

NikiH

Dined 5 days ago

Food was exceptional, it started off almost too loud to have a conversation, but around 7 PM. They turned the sound down. Our server was nice enough, however we saw him very infrequently . It was very difficult to get our check upon leaving.

Socialē on Lake Shore

4.7

4.7 (179)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

Those behind Socialē by Villa Rosa have been offering consistently great food and wine from both B.C. and Italy for more than 15 years in Penticton. That food, which includes fresh, local produce, and wine complements the atmosphere and makes for an unforgettable experience.

Socialē, which is Okanagan family owned, is the cousin of Villa Rosa Ristorante, which is on hiatus. The soul of that restaurant will live on through Socialē. The Italian wine bar and coffee house has taken the best from Villa Rosa Ristorante and turned it into something even more unique and special.

Socialē is located at 950 Lakeshore Dr. W., in Penticton, mere steps from Okanagan Lake Beach.

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jennifervip

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Tyler and Cory took such great care of us. Our party had special dietary needs and they were all so graciously accommodated .. and we had lots options. This is our favourite place to visit and we are proud to bring our friends.

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4.6

4.6 (363)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Bernie’s Kitchen | Bar| Cinema is a boutique theatre experience in downtown Kelowna, BC. Our screen plays a mix of retro and new(ish)-release films, and yes, you can enjoy them with some top-notch food and drink!

We’re excited to bring the movies back to Bernard Ave., but we also love a great meal. The first floor and mezzanine at Bernie’s are where you’ll find artisan cocktails, one-of-a-kind wines, local craft beer, and truly tasty dishes. Our dinner menu is a uniquely Justin Best creation, with influences from all over the Spanish diaspora and beyond.

Head up one more flight of stairs from the restaurant to find a cinema like no other. Comfortable and stylish seating, food and beverage options outside the concession norm (don’t worry, we’ve got the classics too), and of course, motion pictures that are sure to entertain!

Visit us at Bernie’s on Bernard for an unparalleled experience in the Okanagan. We’ll see you at the movies.

Top review

Wallace

Dined today

Really wished I could have given a 5 star. The service and most of the food was amazing, unfortunately I had a steak that was extremely overcooked. Even overcooked it still had nice flavor but I could not eat it because it was too dry. I would definitely go back or highly recommend this restaurant.

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The Canadian Brewhouse - Kelowna

4.6

4.6 (149)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Our one-of-a-kind Canadian themed sports bar & grill has an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks and amazing specials every night of the week. You’ll note our Canadian decor starts right when you walk up to our huge Inukshuk at our doors and continues throughout the restaurant in a “cheeky” Canadian fashion. We promise, when you come to The Canadian Brewhouse, you’ll instantly feel at home, because our house is your house…only we have way more TVs! You won’t find a better selection of screens anywhere for the sports you love! We even provide tabletop speakers for those nights when multiple sports and teams are playing.

Top review

Angela

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Went last night for Lobsterfest. The lobster was tasty, but very tough with lots of green. However the mac n cheese and caesar salad were delicious!

BNA Brewing

4.4

4.4 (478)

CAN$30 and under

Brewery

Kelowna

About the restaurant

In the heart of YLW's cultural district, BNA is an independent craft brewery with an onsite Tasting Room and attached full-service Eatery. Kelowna is our home - every day we feel lucky to get to live and work here. Whether you share this Okanagan Valley with us, or you're just in town to visit, we're grateful to be able to welcome you and to share with you our passion & love for craft beer, delicious food, & warm hospitality!

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Kaylee

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

This was the best place place ever. The atmosphere is amazing and bowling was an absolute blast before dinner. Our server was so friendly and bubbly and food was delicious. I'm obsessed with this place!!

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Experience

Super Save Hour at BNA Brewing! Daily 5 - 7 PM!

Curious Cafe & Bar Norcino

4.3

4.3 (348)

CAN$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Kelowna

About the restaurant

The Curious Café opened in November 2014 and is located in the heart of Kelowna's cultural district. Since then, The Curious has been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food.
The Curious interior, designed by proprietor Luigi Coccaro and designer Rhonda Lebedoff, reflects the hip sensibilities urban area's while also paying tribute to Kelowna's storied past. Adding to the mystique of the setting is the location's history, as it used to be a run-down tobacco shop, now transformed into a warm hang out.
The multi-room restaurant offers the choice to eat comfortably on the café side where one may watch the art of cooking as it occurs in the open-kitchen room or sit on the community table side where 24 beers flow from our rotating taps.

Top review

Susan

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

I am vegan. Options were limited but grateful that there were some and that they tasted good. The vegan caser salad needs to be a bit more substantial as a main meal like adding tofu or edamame and a bigger serving. Vegan serving sizes for salads are large.

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Experience

Maker's Mark Tasting Experience

Experience

Macaloney Whisky Tasting

Match Eatery & Public House - Kelowna

4.3

4.3 (187)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Match Eatery and Public House - Playtime Casino Kelowna has combined the welcoming and social traditions of a neighbourhood pub, with the high-energy of a lively sports bar. The big game, a fun relaxed date, or social gatherings with friends...our casual and upbeat adult atmosphere is ideal for any occasion. Whatever your great night out looks like, we’ll match it with our creative comfort food, cold libations, and exciting entertainment.

Please note that this venue is 19+, no minors are permitted.

Top review

Dawnvip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Always enjoy our meal. We have dinner before every hockey game and never disappointed

The Ricco Room

4.0

4 (12)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Kelowna

About the restaurant

The Ricco Room is a new bar in Kelowna that offers a bespoke dining and cocktail experience. The menu is inspired by exotic flavors and the ambiance is designed to transport you away from the ordinary. The bar serves OKANAGAN BC VQA wines, making it a must-visit destination for wine lovers.

Top review

Tamara

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

There is no ambience like the Ricco Room in Kelowna! The night we visited saw a number of small issues occur around food and their chef and something breaking - but overall they owned it and were amazing to work with and we enjoyed our time. I look forward to going back when everything is in working order! 💙

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