Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Okanagan / Wine Country

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Restaurant at Liquidity Wines

4.9

4.9 (125)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Okanagan Falls

About the restaurant

Nestled in the rolling hills and lush landscape of Okanagan Falls at the south end of Skaha Lake, a twenty-minute drive south of Penticton, the Restaurant at Liquidity Wines reflects sustainable destination dining in the heart of our vineyards. Our connection to rugged terrain, mineral-rich glacial bench land, and the lake effect is tangible through the wines, dishes and ambiance.

Top review

DianaVIP

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

The food and view are equally impressive . Service was also excellent!

Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery

4.8

4.8 (2836)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Kelowna

About the restaurant

At Home Block Restaurant, we embrace the bounty of the Okanagan while our name pays homage to the Home Block Vineyard which surrounds us. Our building is crafted from fieldstone and 100-year-old reclaimed barn wood and our cuisine draws on those elemental roots. We integrate natural cooking methods like our wood-fired grill fueled by timber from local orchards and seasoned barrel staves. The result is honest, confident, and approachable food that unites flawlessly with CedarCreek wine.

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Brandy

Dined 5 days ago

Had the most fabulous evening, with delicious food & perfectly paired wine, in a beautiful setting. Would recommend to anyone!

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Italian Burrata

Experience

2 Course Wine Paired Experience

BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Winery

4.8

4.8 (2425)

CAN$51 and over

Winery

Kelowna

About the restaurant

The name BLOCK ONE represents the first vineyard planted in 2009 and is very special to
Proprietors Sheri-Lee and Curtis. “It taught us to be farmers; to be ONE with the land. There are things we will never experience again. That vineyard block represents the past – the starting point, getting our
hands dirty, all the ‘firsts’ of our business”. BLOCK ONE represents the future as this vineyard block now produces some of the estate’s finest fruit for our international award-winning wines. You will be amazed by the outdoor seating area of the restaurant. Seating is covered by an engineering wonder in a one-of-a-kind cantilever that is already drawing attention in the world's architectural community. The restaurant moves to an equally impressive indoor space during inclement days and in the winter months.

All groups of 6 and larger are subject to an auto-gratuity of 20%.

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Monica

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Amazing service and food. Decorated so nicely for Christmas. I came for lunch to celebrate a Birthday and now I need to bring my husband back for a date night. Beautiful spot!

Derrick's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (159)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Derrick’s Steakhouse in Kelowna, BC, offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional steakhouse experience.

Derrick's Steakhouse presents an unparalleled culinary journey featuring the finest hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, succulent chicken, and vegetarian entrees for those seeking variety. Enjoy tableside service including Caesar Salad, Cherries Jubilee, and hand cut Bistecca.
Our dishes, conceptualized by Executive Chef Alex Lavroff, showcase traditional cooking techniques and are complemented by an extensive wine list.

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Monika

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful service by Miss Schmidt. Food was great. Enjoyable Evening out.

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Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu

La Bussola Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (899)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Kelowna

About the restaurant

La Bussola has been serving Kelowna since 1974 and is proud to boast the largest wine selection in the Okanagan today. La Bussola is owned and operated by the Coccaro family; Lauretta Coccaro the chef & owner operates the restaurant with her son Luigi Coccaro. The restaurant's menu changes seasonally using local and/or handmade ingredients wherever possible, and includes rotating classic dishes from the original menu from when La Bussola opened 43 years ago.

We warmly welcome you to dine with us in our home at La Bussola!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

43rd Anniversary celebration with close friends , wonderful atmosphere , attentive staff and fantastic food.

Salt & Brick - Kelowna

4.7

4.7 (784)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Salt & Brick is truly Kelowna’s most unique culinary experience!

Salt & Brick features a Fresh Sheet Menu with well-thought-out share/small plates created daily by our talented chefs. Our one-of-a-kind food is combined with unique wines carefully curated by our team.

All reservations will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to enjoy their dining experience.

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Tanya

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent, fresh and unique. Best braised short ribs I've ever had.

The Restaurant at Naramata Inn

4.6

4.6 (677)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

Penticton / Naramata

About the restaurant

Rooted in Naramata with a rich culinary history, our dedicated team creates seasonal dishes highlighting the best from the Okanagan’s orchards, pastures, and farms. Immerse yourself in the authentic flavours of the region.

Our wine program showcases the depth and breadth of award-winning wines produced in British Columbia and beyond.

Naramata Inn is open daily for dinner, we will do our best to accommodate patio requests but it is not guaranteed.

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Heidi

Dined on Nov 5, 2024

The restaurant was very quiet in the off season, but we were treated like royalty, nevertheless. Every detail of the meal was carefully attended to, creative, original and completely delicious. This is a special place we would highly recommend to anyone!

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Kelowna

4.4

4.4 (3984)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Kelowna

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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Dean

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, as always, and the service was awesome! Our server was training a new person and they both did great!

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Bouchon's Bistro Kelowna

4.3

4.3 (145)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

Kelowna

About the restaurant

Bouchon's Bistro opened in 2004 in Kelowna, British Columbia. It is an elegant place to dine and is located right in the heart of the city's cultural area, and it has plenty of food options to enjoy. You will find plenty of delicious options on the menu. Bouchon's Bistro offers some great items to help you start the meal off right. Consider the oysters, wild boar rillettes, burgundy snails, baked prawn strudels and baked French onion soup. Some of the main dishes at Bouchon's Bistro include the rotisserie chicken, preserved duck leg confit, steak tartare, New York steak and rack of lamb.

Top review

Tyler

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Fantastic food and service. I've dined at Bouchon's with my wife a few times and it's always great. Tournedos Rossini was exceptional and my new favourite. Will be going back to have that again.

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