Dan and Danielle's Kelowna Guidebook
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Hip and Trendy without being being pretentious. Unique and delicious dishes. A favourite date night spot for us. Fun and knowledgeable servers.
49 locals recommend
KRAFTY kitchen + bar
281 Lawrence AveHip and Trendy without being being pretentious. Unique and delicious dishes. A favourite date night spot for us. Fun and knowledgeable servers.
A favorite hang out for the millennials and a very social setting with long shared tables all set close together. A fun place to eat with delish comfort food.
58 locals recommend
Curious Cafe
1423 Ellis StA favorite hang out for the millennials and a very social setting with long shared tables all set close together. A fun place to eat with delish comfort food.
Considered by many to be the best food in Kelowna. Most the food is sourced locally. Professional and knowledgeable servers. Higher price point but if you want guaranteed quality it is worth the cost.
195 locals recommend
Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StConsidered by many to be the best food in Kelowna. Most the food is sourced locally. Professional and knowledgeable servers. Higher price point but if you want guaranteed quality it is worth the cost.
Whether you feel like a quick bite before running off to a show, or sitting for a while and trying a variety of memorable samplings rather than the usual 3 course meal, Micro Bites is worth a visit.
50 locals recommend
Micro Bar & Bites
1500 Water StWhether you feel like a quick bite before running off to a show, or sitting for a while and trying a variety of memorable samplings rather than the usual 3 course meal, Micro Bites is worth a visit.
Relaxed vibe. A full Indian menu that doesn’t disappoint when you’re craving a curry. The garlic naan is to die for!
29 locals recommend
Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine
1435 Ellis StRelaxed vibe. A full Indian menu that doesn’t disappoint when you’re craving a curry. The garlic naan is to die for!
Everyone loves Sunday brunch. Known for their amazing eggs bennies, there is a lot to love about this local favourite breaky/brunch spot. Don’t forget the Caesar!
146 locals recommend
Bohemian Café & Catering Co.
524 Bernard AveEveryone loves Sunday brunch. Known for their amazing eggs bennies, there is a lot to love about this local favourite breaky/brunch spot. Don’t forget the Caesar!
Whether you are Vegan or not, The Naked Cafe will surprise you with creative and very tasty dishes that won’t leave you bloated and lethargic. The Nalu Bowl is highly recommended!
42 locals recommend
Naked Cafe
571 Lawrence AveWhether you are Vegan or not, The Naked Cafe will surprise you with creative and very tasty dishes that won’t leave you bloated and lethargic. The Nalu Bowl is highly recommended!
Tired of the usual pizza joint? DunnEnzies is pizza at its finest; grab a slice to go or order delivery. If you don’t mind a little ‘bite’ try the “Fugh-Gedda-Bout-It” pizza!
27 locals recommend
DunnEnzies Pizza and Pub
1559 Ellis StTired of the usual pizza joint? DunnEnzies is pizza at its finest; grab a slice to go or order delivery. If you don’t mind a little ‘bite’ try the “Fugh-Gedda-Bout-It” pizza!
A glorified coffee shop with the best baked treats in town, satisfying paninis and great wraps and soups. A little pricey but the “Hola Granola bar” makes it worth it every time!
45 locals recommend
Bliss Bakery - Ellis Street
1289 Ellis StA glorified coffee shop with the best baked treats in town, satisfying paninis and great wraps and soups. A little pricey but the “Hola Granola bar” makes it worth it every time!
A short walk from the house, The ‘Med Market’ has a jaw-dropping collection of meats and cheeses, delicatessen style. Stock up here for a lazy picnic or let them make you a sub-sandwich on the spot. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the “Dutch Smoked” meat.
20 locals recommend
Mediterranean Market
1570 Gordon DrA short walk from the house, The ‘Med Market’ has a jaw-dropping collection of meats and cheeses, delicatessen style. Stock up here for a lazy picnic or let them make you a sub-sandwich on the spot. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the “Dutch Smoked” meat.
Other Spots You Might Like To Check Out
Taproom with a rustic old-fashioned vibe, a patio and a New American menu with large and small plates. Has a bowling alley!
270 locals recommend
BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StTaproom with a rustic old-fashioned vibe, a patio and a New American menu with large and small plates. Has a bowling alley!
Bright and contemporary wine bar featuring carefully sourced tapas and entrees, with craft cocktails. High end spot!
84 locals recommend
Waterfront Wines Restaurant
1180 Sunset DrBright and contemporary wine bar featuring carefully sourced tapas and entrees, with craft cocktails. High end spot!
Elevated Canadian grill fare, local craft beer and wines served in a restored 1926 railway station. Casual and fun.
57 locals recommend
The Train Station Pub
1177 Ellis StreetElevated Canadian grill fare, local craft beer and wines served in a restored 1926 railway station. Casual and fun.
Over 100 beers on tap and a menu featuring handcrafted items often made with fresh local ingredients. Great location near lake.
71 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Kelowna
257 Bernard AveOver 100 beers on tap and a menu featuring handcrafted items often made with fresh local ingredients. Great location near lake.
Cozy French bistro offering traditional dishes, a weekly set-price menu and wine. High end dining and excellent French cuisine.
61 locals recommend
Bouchons Bistro
1180 Sunset DrCozy French bistro offering traditional dishes, a weekly set-price menu and wine. High end dining and excellent French cuisine.
Classic bar food specializing in burgers with a modern, industrial decor, outdoor patio, and full bar.
9 locals recommend
Central Sports Club
1155 Ellis StClassic bar food specializing in burgers with a modern, industrial decor, outdoor patio, and full bar.
Intimate space with an open kitchen making artisanal small plates and shareable fare, plus regional wine. In the heart of downtown.
65 locals recommend
Salt & Brick
243 Bernard AveIntimate space with an open kitchen making artisanal small plates and shareable fare, plus regional wine. In the heart of downtown.
Some Wineries and Breweries
A micro-brewery that welcomes kids and has outdoor seating and very tasty beer.
78 locals recommend
Red Bird Brewing
1080 Richter StA micro-brewery that welcomes kids and has outdoor seating and very tasty beer.
A cozy and eclectic tasting room and small-batch neighbourhood brewery. Experimental in their recipes and ingredients.
42 locals recommend
Kettle River Brewing Co
731 Baillie AveA cozy and eclectic tasting room and small-batch neighbourhood brewery. Experimental in their recipes and ingredients.
An urban tasting room that also sells branded clothing, home decor, cook books and more. Popular with tourists and locals alike.
53 locals recommend
Sandhill Wines
1125 Richter StAn urban tasting room that also sells branded clothing, home decor, cook books and more. Popular with tourists and locals alike.
Funky winery and cocktail bar. Not a restaurant and has limited ‘snacky’ food items. The focus here is all on the drinks.
22 locals recommend
Ricco Bambino
1630 Pandosy StFunky winery and cocktail bar. Not a restaurant and has limited ‘snacky’ food items. The focus here is all on the drinks.
Beer made from locally sourced grains from Gambrinus malting in Armstrong. Backyard brewing hobby turned legit.
40 locals recommend
Vice & Virtue Brewing Co.
1033 Richter StBeer made from locally sourced grains from Gambrinus malting in Armstrong. Backyard brewing hobby turned legit.
Closest Groceries
The nearest grocery store with lots of fruit and veg plus unique items not found elsewhere.
55 locals recommend
Nesters Market
855 Anders RdThe nearest grocery store with lots of fruit and veg plus unique items not found elsewhere.
The nearest full-size grocery store. Better prices than others for most things.
11 locals recommend
Peter's Your Independent Grocer
1835 Gordon DrThe nearest full-size grocery store. Better prices than others for most things.
Everyone Needs a Good Pizza Sometimes!
Informal, industrial-chic pizzeria turning out Neapolitan-style pies from a wood-fired oven.
32 locals recommend
Antico Pizza Napoletana
347 Bernard AveInformal, industrial-chic pizzeria turning out Neapolitan-style pies from a wood-fired oven.
Unlimited toppings on 10” pizzas. Choose your crust, your sauce and all your toppings. Great for family pizza night.
Pizza Studio Canada
1360 Ellis StUnlimited toppings on 10” pizzas. Choose your crust, your sauce and all your toppings. Great for family pizza night.
Boasts Kelowna’s largest liquor selection, handcrafted Cocktails and signature Thin Crust Pizza. Pizza Parlour meets LA Dive Bar.
8 locals recommend
Jack’s on Bernard
231 Bernard AveBoasts Kelowna’s largest liquor selection, handcrafted Cocktails and signature Thin Crust Pizza. Pizza Parlour meets LA Dive Bar.