4 Best Restaurants in Penticton, Okanagan Wine Country

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.
Café Lunch Quick Bite $
368 Vancouver Ave., British Columbia, V2A 1A5, Canada
250-492–2222
www.thebenchmarket.com
Known For
  • daily specials
  • soups, salad and sandwiches
  • weekend brunch
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner

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. 

Modern Canadian Lunch Dinner Quick Bite $$$
1350 Naramata Rd., British Columbia, V2A 8T6, Canada
250-493–6274
www.hillsidewinery.ca
Known For
  • the wine selection
  • romantic, intimate vibe
  • two patios and rustic dining room
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. and Mon. and Tues. in Mar.–Jun. and Sept.–Oct.

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.

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Wayne & Freda

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This charming little coffee shop in downtown Penticton, named after the owners' grandparents, serves everything from your standard cup of java to smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, healthy veggie-packed bowls, and more. The perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee to-go, a quick afternoon bite, or a longer day of catching up on emails or reading a book.