Okanagan Wine Country Restaurants

Like the California wine regions, Okanagan has attracted gourmands, and the restaurants reflect that. They also benefit from the amazing fruit harvest here. From summer to fall, every month reaps a harvest of different fruits, from cherries and plums to nectarines, peaches, and several varieties of apples.

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  • 1. Pane Vino

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    This family-owned farm-to-table pizzeria serves authentic Naples ‘za in the heart of Lake Country. It’s conveniently located next to the electric bike rental shop: following an afternoon of touring the Okanagan Rail Trail or Lake Country wineries on two wheels, you’ll be sure to stop in here for some Italian comfort food.

    3996 Irvine Rd., British Columbia, V4V 2G4, Canada
    250-317–1435

    Known For

    • View of the lake
    • Extensive wine menu
    • Authentic pizza oven all the way from Naples
  • 2. Ratio Coffee & Pastry

    $$ | Coffee

    This laid-back coffee shop is a Vernon gem. They feature a different pastry every day of the week, from eclairs (Tuesday), cakes (Wednesday), and doughnuts (Friday). Arrive early, these delicious masterpieces sell out quick (especially on Donut Friday).

    3101 29th St., British Columbia, V1T 5A8, Canada
    250-545–9800

    Known For

    • Pizza Wednesday to Friday nights
    • Natural wine selection (yes, they have their liquor license!)
    • The doughnuts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Tues.
  • 3. Sonora Room Restaurant

    $$$

    Start with a picture-perfect backdrop overlooking the vineyards, add a contemporary market-driven menu, top it off with expert service, and the result is one of the Okanagan's finest dining experiences. With its high-beamed ceilings and wood floors, the interior is rustic, but the best seats are on the terrace looking out across the fields. The menu changes every year but you might find dishes like seared tuna with beets or duck breast with parsnip and sweet potato. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily from May through mid-October, but keeps more limited hours off-season.

    500 Burrowing Owl Pl., British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada
    250-498–0620

    Known For

    • Views of the picturesque vineyard
    • Use of local ingredients
    • Fine dining in a casual atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Jan.; call for hrs in Nov., Dec., and Feb.–Apr.
  • 4. 15 Park Bistro

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    Part of the swanky Watermark Beach Resort, this restaurant sits on the water and has terrific views. Guests from other resorts head here for a night out, grazing on appetizers like tuna tostadas and cheese and charcuterie antipasto. More substantial dishes, such as lobster ravioli, are offered for dinner. Many of the featured wines are limited editions from local wineries, so if you didn't taste them during your afternoon touring, you may find them here.

    15 Park Pl., British Columbia, V0H 1V0, Canada
    250-495–5508

    Known For

    • Limited edition wine choices
    • Outdoor dining
    • Charcuterie

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No lunch
  • 5. Bliss Bakery and Bistro

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    Across the street from Okanagan Lake, this café on Peachland's tiny commercial strip epitomizes the small-is-good philosophy. It's the best place in the area for muffins, pastries, and coffee. The hearty breads are excellent, too, and there's a generous selection of sandwiches and soups for lunch. Popular items often sell out, so come early in the day. There are also locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

    4200 Beach Ave., British Columbia, V0H 1X6, Canada
    250-767–2711

    Known For

    • Soups and sandwiches
    • Great location right on the lake
    • Good coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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  • 6. Bouchons Bistro

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    Lots of windows and crisp white-linen tablecloths make this restaurant as bright as a French café, and the menu offers an array of classics. Signature dishes include a mouthwatering bouillabaisse containing everything from fresh rockfish and cod, to scallops, shrimp, and mussels; and a hearty cassoulet that includes duck confit, smoked pork belly, and Toulouse sausage over a navy bean ragout.

    105–1180 Sunset Dr., British Columbia, V1Y 9W6, Canada
    250-763–6595

    Known For

    • Set-price menu
    • Cozy vibe
    • Extensive wine selection

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 7. Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery

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    With amazing views overlooking Okanagan Lake, Home Block, the restaurant located inside Cedar Creek Estate Winery, serves a locally inspired menu alongside limited-edition wines. The menu is always changing, but past favorites include crispy artichokes with mushrooms or sockeye salmon with charred asparagus. In the summer, snag a seat on the amazing outdoor terrace.

    5445 Lakeshore Rd., British Columbia, V1W 4S5, Canada
    250-980–4663

    Known For

    • Scenic views
    • Rotating seasonal menu
    • Carefully curated wine pairings
  • 8. Midtown Bistro

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    This charming little bistro in downtown Vernon serves up delicious local fare amid beautiful artwork, feel-good music, and warm colors. The pear and goat cheese salad is just divine.

    3024 30th Ave., British Columbia, V1T 2B9, Canada
    250-308–7477

    Known For

    • Rotating paintings from local artists adorn the walls
    • Charcuterie boards
    • Wine list (it is the Okanagan, after all)
  • 9. Old Vines Restaurant

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    This contemporary eatery at Quails' Gate Winery is open throughout the year, making it a good choice for off-season visits. When the weather is fine, you can dine on the patio overlooking the lake. Menu choices are a balance of seafood, meat and options for vegetarians, too. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable about wine pairings.

    3303 Boucherie Rd., British Columbia, V1Z 2H3, Canada
    250-769–2500

    Known For

    • One of the top-ranked restaurants in the Okanagan
    • Farm-to-table sourcing
    • Vibe is elegant meets west coast
  • 10. Oliver Eats Ltd.

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    This charming little delicatessen has strong ties with local farmers and chefs, offering delicious homemade food to-go like frittata, soups and sandwiches, as well as everything you need to create the perfect charcuterie board or picnic.

    6060 Station St., British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada
    250-498–3394

    Known For

    • Soups and sandwiches
    • Endless supply of pastries
    • Outdoor patio
  • 11. Phoenix Steak House

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    Located in downtown Vernon on the main drag, Phoenix Steak House is owned by a husband and wife team, and serves excellent steak, alongside plenty of seafood options (the crab cakes are divine), pasta, salads, and more. The vibe is cozy, intimate, and romantic.

    3117 30th Ave., British Columbia, V1T 2C4, Canada
    250-260–1189

    Known For

    • Fine-dining atmosphere
    • For a steak house, plenty of seafood and vegetarian options
    • Fun cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.–Mon.
  • 12. RauDZ Regional Table

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    Rod Butters, one of BC's best-known chefs, created this contemporary eatery to deliver a culinarily interesting yet casual dining experience. The restaurant's interior is simple, with an open kitchen, a 21-foot communal table, and exposed brick and beams revealing the historic building's architectural roots. The kitchen emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced fare and is not afraid to offer cheeseburgers (topped with artisanal cheddar or blue) alongside more innovative dishes. Look for the carrot-poached lingcod or the braised bison brisket with Okanagan kimchi. If you're into desserts, the "liquid" variety are worth your consideration; a favorite is peach cobbler (bourbon, peaches and cream, and cinnamon). P.S.: The name is pronounced "Rod's."

    1560 Water St., British Columbia, V1Y 1J7, Canada
    250-868–8805

    Known For

    • Historic building
    • Innovative dishes
    • Communal vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations not accepted
  • 13. Summerhill Sunset Organic Bistro

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    When the sun cooperates, the skies here become a dazzling array of salmon, orange, pink, and turquoise as dusk approaches. The food is impressive enough, though, that you'll be lingering over every mouthful long after the sun goes down. In addition to salads and soups, there are expertly prepared dishes like strip loin served with garden salsa verde. There are also options for those who have vegan and gluten-free diets. Make sure to share a plate of artisanal cheeses and breads. Before dinner, try to schedule a tour of the winery's pyramid, fashioned after the one in Egypt.

    4870 Chute Lake Rd., British Columbia, V1W 4M3, Canada
    250-764–8000

    Known For

    • Organic fare sourced straight from their garden
    • Artisanal cheeses
    • Extensive organic and biodynamic wine list
  • 14. The Bear, The Fish, The Root & The Berry

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    Located at Spirit Ridge Resort on the traditional land of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation, this restaurant's name and menu is largely inspired by its Indigenous roots. The "Root" offerings range from maple roasted delicata squash to bannock with a white bean sumac spread, The "Fish" options include salmon, lingcod, and clams, The Bear (aka meat) will have you feasting on bison and duck, and as for The Berry (dessert), get ready to dig into honey and pear pavlova and assorted homemade sorbets.

    1200 Rancher Creek Rd., British Columbia, V0H 1V6, Canada
    250-495–4660

    Known For

    • Modern Indigenous menu
    • Scenic views
    • Extensive wine list
  • 15. The Bench Market

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    In the morning, the smell of coffee is likely to draw you into this foodie-friendly market and café, where just-from-the-oven pastries or homemade granola will tempt you to stay a while. (There's also a weekend brunch.) You can also assemble your own picnic from the locally made cheeses, charcuterie, and signature sweets.

    368 Vancouver Ave., British Columbia, V2A 1A5, Canada
    250-492–2222

    Known For

    • Daily specials
    • Soups, salad and sandwiches
    • Weekend brunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 16. The Bistro at Hillside Winery

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    Hillside Winery's straightforward lunch menu—salads, sandwiches, and pastas—is presented with style. It tends to get busy; so reservations are encouraged. The evening vibe is more intimate, making this a good choice for traditional favorites like wild Pacific halibut or clam risotto. 

    1350 Naramata Rd., British Columbia, V2A 8T6, Canada
    250-493–6274

    Known For

    • The wine selection
    • Romantic, intimate vibe
    • Two patios and rustic dining room

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. and Mon. and Tues. in Mar.–Jun. and Sept.–Oct.
  • 17. The Black Antler

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    This trendy downtown restaurant and cocktail bar serves fantastic comfort food (think chicken wings, coconut prawns, pastas, and more). They also have an extensive cocktail list and plenty of great vino and suds from the surrounding wineries and breweries. The vibe and the decor are fun.

    215 Winnipeg St., British Columbia, V2A 5M2, Canada
    236-422–4002

    Known For

    • Street-side patio
    • Extensive cocktail list
    • Woodsy deer-print, antlers-on-the-wall decor
  • 18. The Patio

    $$$

    On a lovely terrace looking out over the vineyards at Nk'Mip Cellars, this restaurant offers shady respite from the desert heat. The menu includes salads, cheese plates, and other light meals, and dishes sometimes feature Indigenous influences, such as wild salmon or bison steak. Like many winery dining rooms, this one is outdoors and closes when the weather turns. Although it's primarily a place for lunch, it serves dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August.

    1400 Rancher Creek Rd., British Columbia, V0H 1V0, Canada
    250-495–2985

    Known For

    • Outdoor dining
    • Summer dinners
    • Indigenous influences

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr. No dinner May–June or Sept.; no dinner Sun.–Thurs. in July and Aug.
  • 19. The Patio Restaurant at Lake Breeze

    $$$

    A seat at this beautifully landscaped patio is one of the hottest tickets in town, so plan on an early lunch if you hope to get a table. Among the wine-friendly dishes, you might find smoked trout, or a duck burger topped with slaw. Or simply spend the afternoon sharing a charcuterie plate. The tables are outdoors, meaning the restaurant closes in inclement weather. Reservations are accepted for groups of six to 12 people.

    930 Sammet Rd., British Columbia, V0H 1N0, Canada
    250-496–5659

    Known For

    • Outdoor dining
    • Wine-friendly dishes
    • Charcuterie plates

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed mid-Oct.–May
  • 20. The Terrace at Mission Hill

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    With its panoramic views across the vineyards and the lake, this outdoor eatery at the Mission Hill Family Estate is a winner for alfresco dining for lunch and early dinners to catch the sunset. It's tough to compete with such a classic wine-country locale, but the innovative kitchen here is up to the task. You might start with a simple salad of perfectly ripe tomatoes and locally made feta cheese, or a tart of duck prosciutto, leeks, and potatoes before moving on to pan-seared sablefish paired with a pea puree, or braised venison with figs. Every item is matched with an appropriate wine. Stay a while to enjoy a tasting plate of cheeses or a decadent assortment of chocolate creations. If the weather's cool, there are heaters and blankets. If the weather's inclement, service stops.

    1730 Mission Hill Rd., British Columbia, V4T 2E4, Canada
    250-768–6467

    Known For

    • Farm-to-table, seasonal food
    • Culinary herb garden and another varietal garden on-site
    • Everything is made on-site, including bread, charcuteries, and condiments

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.

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