Guidebook for Kelowna
Food Scene
This place serves the most delicious Thai food, we highly recommend it! Note that it is now take out only.
65 locals recommend
Zabb Thai Restaurant
3005 Pandosy StThis place serves the most delicious Thai food, we highly recommend it! Note that it is now take out only.
JOEY is a higher-end restaurant that has an incredible patio with misters in the summer time.
18 locals recommend
JOEY Kelowna
2475 BC-97JOEY is a higher-end restaurant that has an incredible patio with misters in the summer time.
This place has local, very high-end dishes that makes for an amazing experience.
195 locals recommend
Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StThis place has local, very high-end dishes that makes for an amazing experience.
One of the most high-end restaurants in Kelowna that serves an incredible French cuisine.
61 locals recommend
Bouchons Bistro
1180 Sunset DrOne of the most high-end restaurants in Kelowna that serves an incredible French cuisine.
One of our favourite places to eat, located underneath the Kelowna Yacht Club on the waterfront. Great food, gorgeous ambience.
199 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Kelowna Yacht Club
1370 Water StOne of our favourite places to eat, located underneath the Kelowna Yacht Club on the waterfront. Great food, gorgeous ambience.
This place has the best breakfast around, and is famous for their local-made jams.
79 locals recommend
The Jammery
8038 BC-97This place has the best breakfast around, and is famous for their local-made jams.
Beautiful roof-top patio that offers breathtaking views of the lake, surrounding mountains and downtown.
61 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
211 Bernard AvenueBeautiful roof-top patio that offers breathtaking views of the lake, surrounding mountains and downtown.
Awesome views of the lake. Excellent food and craft beer.
71 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Kelowna
257 Bernard AveAwesome views of the lake. Excellent food and craft beer.
A unique cider bar that has a nice variety of fruit ciders and also some delicious food.
30 locals recommend
Upside Cider & Farm Market
2555 Gale RdA unique cider bar that has a nice variety of fruit ciders and also some delicious food.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
3030 Pandosy StExcellent fire-baked pizza.
Carmelis Alpine Goat Cheese Artisan
170 Timberline RdThis farm has amazing cheeses and ice cream.
Naked Cafe
571 Lawrence AveExcellent vegan food
Bohemian Café & Catering Co.
524 Bernard AveGreat spot for breakfast or lunch
Hector's Casa
2911 Pandosy StBest Mexican food in town
Amazing breakfast, this place was featured on the show Big Food Bucket List.
29 locals recommend
Sunny's A Modern Diner
235 Bernard AveAmazing breakfast, this place was featured on the show Big Food Bucket List.
Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine
1435 Ellis StThe best Indian food
Browns Socialhouse Harvey
100-1544 Harvey AveGreat atmosphere, food and drinks.
Incredible dining experience with local ingredients, superb service and a menu that changes every day.
31 locals recommend
Home Block at CedarCreek
5445 Lakeshore RdIncredible dining experience with local ingredients, superb service and a menu that changes every day.
Mad Mango Cafe
551 Bernard AveExcellent Pho
Beach House Pizza
Walking distance if you are staying in McKinley Beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the most popular casino in Kelowna, located in the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort on the water. A great place for the adults to have lots of fun.
56 locals recommend
Playtime Casino Kelowna
1300 Water StThis is the most popular casino in Kelowna, located in the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort on the water. A great place for the adults to have lots of fun.
A simple bar that's in the heart of downtown. They often have live music playing.
17 locals recommend
O'Flannigan's Pub
319 QueenswayA simple bar that's in the heart of downtown. They often have live music playing.
Parks & Nature
An easy, flat walking or biking trail that has many entry points, trails and pretty scenery. There's also a playground for kids.
104 locals recommend
Mission Creek Regional Park
2363 Springfield RdAn easy, flat walking or biking trail that has many entry points, trails and pretty scenery. There's also a playground for kids.
A lovely lakeside promenade downtown along the lake near all the shops and restaurants.
19 locals recommend
Waterfront Boardwalk
A lovely lakeside promenade downtown along the lake near all the shops and restaurants.
Shopping
This is the main mall in Kelowna and will most likely have everything you could need or want.
175 locals recommend
Orchard Park Shopping Centre
2271 Harvey AveThis is the main mall in Kelowna and will most likely have everything you could need or want.
TRUE ART YLW
1925 Enterprise WayUnique gift shop that supports local artisans.
Lost Together
287 Bernard AveUpscale women’s consignment boutique.
Wineries
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
4870 Chute Lake RdThis winery is a pyramid!
Quails' Gate
3303 Boucherie RdThis place has excellent food.
Great views, beautiful grounds and they have a bell tower.
388 locals recommend
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdGreat views, beautiful grounds and they have a bell tower.
CedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore RdNumber 7 of the top 25 wineries in Canada.
Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdNumber 8 of the top 25 wineries in Canada.
Intrigue Wines
2291 Goldie RdSome of my favourite wines in the Okanagan.
Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp RdExcellent wine.
Frequency Winery
3210 Gulley RdThey make wine with music frequencies!
All of their wine bottles and artwork are created with 3-D graphics, where you will get some specials glasses to see it with.
67 locals recommend
The Vibrant Vine
3240 Pooley RdAll of their wine bottles and artwork are created with 3-D graphics, where you will get some specials glasses to see it with.
Hiking
Either drive up or hike up Apex trail to see some of the most breath-taking views in the entire Okanagan region. Paul's Tomb is an easier option also with great views.
401 locals recommend
Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain DrEither drive up or hike up Apex trail to see some of the most breath-taking views in the entire Okanagan region. Paul's Tomb is an easier option also with great views.
A moderate hike that has incredible views of the lake, mountains and city.
73 locals recommend
Mount Boucherie
A moderate hike that has incredible views of the lake, mountains and city.
There are many trail systems in this area. I recommend the Yellow Bell Trail for the best views.
60 locals recommend
Rose Valley Regional Park
1805 Westlake RoadThere are many trail systems in this area. I recommend the Yellow Bell Trail for the best views.
A great intermediate hike also with great views.
9 locals recommend
Lebanon Creek Greenway Regional Park
5307 Lakeshore RdA great intermediate hike also with great views.
Beaches
Hot Sands Beach
The best beach in Kelowna! It's right downtown too.
Boyce-Gyro Beach Park
3400 Lakeshore RdAnother great beach to visit.