Amber's Guidebook
Wineries (with food)
A few of my favorites wineries that also have small food menus!
One of my favorite wineries! Lovely outdoor seating space and some of the best wines along the Naramata Bench. Their menu features naturally and ethically raised meats from small BC farms, and local cheeses.
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Lake Breeze Vineyards
930 Sammet RdOne of my favorite wineries! Lovely outdoor seating space and some of the best wines along the Naramata Bench. Their menu features naturally and ethically raised meats from small BC farms, and local cheeses.
Their bistro is a must visit along the Naramata Bench! Focuses on small plates for sharing that are locally inspired. And great wines too, of course!
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hillside Winery
1350 Naramata RdTheir bistro is a must visit along the Naramata Bench! Focuses on small plates for sharing that are locally inspired. And great wines too, of course!
Delicious handcrafted cheeses and excellent wood fired oven pizzas! One of the local favorites. Try their Chardonnay with the Gold or Merlot with the King Cole.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Upper Bench Estate Winery & Creamery
170 Upper Bench Rd SDelicious handcrafted cheeses and excellent wood fired oven pizzas! One of the local favorites. Try their Chardonnay with the Gold or Merlot with the King Cole.
Casual Dining
Local spots around Penticton with food and drinks!
Voted best sushi in Penticton and only 3 blocks away! Has ramen, poke, and rice dishes too. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
29 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kojo Sushi
3480 Skaha Lake RdVoted best sushi in Penticton and only 3 blocks away! Has ramen, poke, and rice dishes too. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Handcrafted beer, thin crust pizzas and salads with a nice outdoor patio. Check out their “Weird” menu for some very unique pizza toppings!
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bad Tattoo Brewing
169 Estabrook AveHandcrafted beer, thin crust pizzas and salads with a nice outdoor patio. Check out their “Weird” menu for some very unique pizza toppings!
Fun local brewery with small dishes and a big open space. Try a flight and a plate of nachos for the perfect combo!
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Cannery Brewing
198 Ellis StFun local brewery with small dishes and a big open space. Try a flight and a plate of nachos for the perfect combo!
Beautiful upstairs patio overlooking Okanagan Lake. Whether you want oysters, tapas, or brunch you will find it here! There are vegan options too.
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Salty's Beach House
1000 Lakeshore Dr WBeautiful upstairs patio overlooking Okanagan Lake. Whether you want oysters, tapas, or brunch you will find it here! There are vegan options too.
Ashoka Indian Cuisine
101 Westminster Ave WMy favorite indian spot in town! Dine in or take out.
Coffee Shops
New coffee spot in Penticton with amazing coffee and small bites! Locally roasted coffee by Tug 6 and a large seating area. Just two blocks from Okanagan Lake and right across the street from Bad Tattoo Brewing.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wayne & Freda
249 Westminster Ave WNew coffee spot in Penticton with amazing coffee and small bites! Locally roasted coffee by Tug 6 and a large seating area. Just two blocks from Okanagan Lake and right across the street from Bad Tattoo Brewing.
Fine Dining
Includes higher end wineries and restaurants.
Their restaurant, the Vanilla Pod, has exceptional local and seasonal tapas style dishes! Beautiful view and patio seating.
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Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Rd NTheir restaurant, the Vanilla Pod, has exceptional local and seasonal tapas style dishes! Beautiful view and patio seating.
French inspired comfort food with changing seasonal menu. Reservations definitely needed!
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Front Street Brasserie
66 Front StFrench inspired comfort food with changing seasonal menu. Reservations definitely needed!
Large selection of wine and food located in the heart of downtown! They have a tasting bar, kitchen, and an excellent cocktail menu.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Time Winery & Kitchen
361 Martin StLarge selection of wine and food located in the heart of downtown! They have a tasting bar, kitchen, and an excellent cocktail menu.
I love exploring the gallery artwork and installations throughout the estate! The bistro patio is definitely worth a reservation. Stunning vineyard and lake vista view!
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Liquidity Wines
4720 Allendale RdI love exploring the gallery artwork and installations throughout the estate! The bistro patio is definitely worth a reservation. Stunning vineyard and lake vista view!
Panoramic views of the valley below and a comfortable atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients prepared by an award-winning chef with a Mediterranean twist!
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Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek
537 Tinhorn Creek RdPanoramic views of the valley below and a comfortable atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients prepared by an award-winning chef with a Mediterranean twist!
Wineries
A few of my favorites wineries for tasting on the Naramata Bench and beyond!
Very nice and inviting tasting room! Ask about their wines that come with a glass cork for a unique souvenir/gift.
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Little Engine Wines
851 Naramata RdVery nice and inviting tasting room! Ask about their wines that come with a glass cork for a unique souvenir/gift.
I love their variety of fruit wines! Kid friendly outdoor tasting patio.
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Elephant Island Orchard Wines
2730 Aikins LoopI love their variety of fruit wines! Kid friendly outdoor tasting patio.
On the Naramata Bench with a nice selection of small lot red wines!
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Black Widow Winery
1630 Naramata RdOn the Naramata Bench with a nice selection of small lot red wines!
Huge selection of wines and the most amazing view of Okanagan Lake. Bring your own food and enjoy a picnic on their patio!
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bench 1775 Winery
1775 Naramata RdHuge selection of wines and the most amazing view of Okanagan Lake. Bring your own food and enjoy a picnic on their patio!
Worth a visit if you are touring the Oliver area wineries. Very friendly staff and exceptional wines! Try their malbec rose, you won’t be disappointed!
River Stone Estate Winery
143 Buchanan DrWorth a visit if you are touring the Oliver area wineries. Very friendly staff and exceptional wines! Try their malbec rose, you won’t be disappointed!