Some of our fave spots!
Food scene
In no particular order, here are some great spots around Kelowna. Feel free to ask if you are searching for a specific vibe or ethnicity.
This is definitely a local haunt. Good pizza, decent pub food, cold beer, BEAUTIFUL backyard patio area. The BEST with little kids. Very busy, though.
45 locals recommend
DunnEnzies Pizza and Parlour
4638 Lakeshore RdThis is definitely a local haunt. Good pizza, decent pub food, cold beer, BEAUTIFUL backyard patio area. The BEST with little kids. Very busy, though.
Classic French food. Sooooo delicious but very rich. Very popular spot.
61 locals recommend
Bouchons Bistro
1180 Sunset DrClassic French food. Sooooo delicious but very rich. Very popular spot.
Has a huge patio and beautiful view. I haven't been for a few years, but I think the food is still good and the wine is delish.
Sunset Organic Bistro
4870 Chute Lake RoadHas a huge patio and beautiful view. I haven't been for a few years, but I think the food is still good and the wine is delish.
A very popular boutique hotel on the lake. It's got a GREAT waterfront patio, awesome for afternoon/ evening bevies and snacks. Food can be hit or miss but the location is always amazing!
24 locals recommend
Hotel Eldorado
500 Cook RdA very popular boutique hotel on the lake. It's got a GREAT waterfront patio, awesome for afternoon/ evening bevies and snacks. Food can be hit or miss but the location is always amazing!
A small & quaint restaurant with amazing food. Reservations are strongly encouraged!
54 locals recommend
The Fixx Cafe
3275 Lakeshore RdA small & quaint restaurant with amazing food. Reservations are strongly encouraged!
Our favourite sushi restaurant in town. They have another location downtown on Bernard.
17 locals recommend
Momo Sushi Mission
3013 Pandosy StOur favourite sushi restaurant in town. They have another location downtown on Bernard.
MADE IN INDIA
1790 K. L. O. RdOur favourite Indian restaurant in town.
Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis StGood food and atmosphere. Definitely a locals favourite!
This place has it all, it's a microbrewery, restaurant (really good food), has a bowling alley, indoor bocce court & retro arcade games. Kids are allowed until 10pm I think, and our kids love it there! It gets super busy at night, so best to get there early to avoid lines or make a reservation.
270 locals recommend
BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StThis place has it all, it's a microbrewery, restaurant (really good food), has a bowling alley, indoor bocce court & retro arcade games. Kids are allowed until 10pm I think, and our kids love it there! It gets super busy at night, so best to get there early to avoid lines or make a reservation.
A super fun restaurant with delicious food & cocktails. They have some of the best pizzas in town (in my opinion) and the décor will take you right back to a 1970’s house party
32 locals recommend
Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium
1481 Water StA super fun restaurant with delicious food & cocktails. They have some of the best pizzas in town (in my opinion) and the décor will take you right back to a 1970’s house party
A great spot for breakfast or lunch. Right on the main strip if you want to cruise downtown after.
146 locals recommend
Bohemian Café & Catering Co.
524 Bernard AveA great spot for breakfast or lunch. Right on the main strip if you want to cruise downtown after.
This is the same owner as Raudz, just in a diner form. Only open for breakfast & lunch.
29 locals recommend
Sunny's A Modern Diner
235 Bernard AveThis is the same owner as Raudz, just in a diner form. Only open for breakfast & lunch.
One of our favourite restaurants in town! Amazing food, service & fantastic wine selection. Definitely a local fave! Unfortunately (haha, or maybe fortunately) must be 19 to dine here.
84 locals recommend
Waterfront Wines Restaurant
1180 Sunset DrOne of our favourite restaurants in town! Amazing food, service & fantastic wine selection. Definitely a local fave! Unfortunately (haha, or maybe fortunately) must be 19 to dine here.
A local Mission fave! Great little baked treats, coffee & fresh baked bread. Probably a 20 minute walk or perfect if you're out for a bike ride.
23 locals recommend
It’s a Bakery
4629 Lakeshore RdA local Mission fave! Great little baked treats, coffee & fresh baked bread. Probably a 20 minute walk or perfect if you're out for a bike ride.
We love Bernie’s!! Same owner as BNA & Skinny Dukes. The food, cocktails & wine list here are all amazing! They have a cinema / supper club upstairs that shows a great selection of movies every night of the week.
Bernie's
We love Bernie’s!! Same owner as BNA & Skinny Dukes. The food, cocktails & wine list here are all amazing! They have a cinema / supper club upstairs that shows a great selection of movies every night of the week.
Grocery stores
They have a HUGE selection of BC Wines at this grocery store, which is very convenient for the wine lovers out there. Obviously all your grocery needs, too : )
62 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
3175 Lakeshore RdThey have a HUGE selection of BC Wines at this grocery store, which is very convenient for the wine lovers out there. Obviously all your grocery needs, too : )
This is the closest market to our house. Good for if you need just a couple of things. I go to Save on typically for a bigger shop.
34 locals recommend
Sunshine Market
4600 Lakeshore RdThis is the closest market to our house. Good for if you need just a couple of things. I go to Save on typically for a bigger shop.
Urban Fare is kind of like a Whole Foods, with a pretty nice little deli area for quick food on the go.
76 locals recommend
Urban Fare
3155 Lakeshore RdUrban Fare is kind of like a Whole Foods, with a pretty nice little deli area for quick food on the go.
A great little garden market with everything you could possibly need. Lots of locally grown fruits & veggies as well as other local products. Doesn't open until May (I think). Also has a fun little farm adventure for kids with a petting zoo.
15 locals recommend
Don-O-Ray Farms
3443 Benvoulin RdA great little garden market with everything you could possibly need. Lots of locally grown fruits & veggies as well as other local products. Doesn't open until May (I think). Also has a fun little farm adventure for kids with a petting zoo.
Liquor stores
BC Liquor store that is the closest to our house (there is a cold beer and wine store by Sunshine Market).
Liquor Store
3929 Lakeshore RoadBC Liquor store that is the closest to our house (there is a cold beer and wine store by Sunshine Market).
Sightseeing
This is a dog friendly beach & park. Some nice shady spots near the water in the summertime. All rocky though, so bring sandals or water shoes that you can wear in the water.
7 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Dog Park
5167 Lakeshore RoadThis is a dog friendly beach & park. Some nice shady spots near the water in the summertime. All rocky though, so bring sandals or water shoes that you can wear in the water.
Bertram is perfect for an afternoon picnic. Tons of shady spots and lots of waterfront. Park in the lower lot (the first one you come to), to be closer to the lake.
54 locals recommend
Bertram Creek Regional Park
5680 Lakeshore RdBertram is perfect for an afternoon picnic. Tons of shady spots and lots of waterfront. Park in the lower lot (the first one you come to), to be closer to the lake.
This is a great beach that is about a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk.
41 locals recommend
Sarsons Beach Park
4398 Hobson RdThis is a great beach that is about a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk.
This is a nice & easy hike to a beautiful swimming spot. Right at the base of Knox Mountain.
6 locals recommend
Paul's Tomb Trail
Paul's Tomb TrailThis is a nice & easy hike to a beautiful swimming spot. Right at the base of Knox Mountain.
A beautiful hike that has a few different loops. There is also a fenced in dog park at the base of the mountain.
401 locals recommend
Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain DrA beautiful hike that has a few different loops. There is also a fenced in dog park at the base of the mountain.
Wineries & Distilleries
Some of the oldest vines in the valley! Tantalus is a definite must visit on your wine trail.
64 locals recommend
Tantalus Vineyards
1670 DeHart RdSome of the oldest vines in the valley! Tantalus is a definite must visit on your wine trail.
I haven't actually been here yet but hear great things about the wines!
23 locals recommend
SpearHead Winery
3950 Spiers RdI haven't actually been here yet but hear great things about the wines!
Sperling Vineyards
1405 Pioneer RdAn easy stop right on Benvoulin for some delicious wines.
Go check out the pyramid, enjoy the views & sip some delicious wines. A very cool spot!
266 locals recommend
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
4870 Chute Lake RdGo check out the pyramid, enjoy the views & sip some delicious wines. A very cool spot!
Forbidden Spirits Distilling Co.
4400 Wallace Hill RdA cool spot to go sip some locally made spirits.
Wiseacre is a beautiful distillery located on the sweetest little farm in the hills of East Kelowna. Do a tour of the farm, meet the animals, have a beverage : )
6 locals recommend
Wiseacre Farm Distillery
4275 Goodison RdWiseacre is a beautiful distillery located on the sweetest little farm in the hills of East Kelowna. Do a tour of the farm, meet the animals, have a beverage : )