Went for a weekend dinner at Brownstone Restaurant. They're one of the few high end spots in town, a few doors down from Di Muzio Ristorante. The inside is tight but the courtyard was perfect for outdoor dining. Service was slow but food came out fairly quick. Mains are $28.00 to $52.00. - Sangria ($13.00) - Besamé ($13.00) - Prawn ceviche ($17.00) - tiny portion, unmemorable - Smoked duck breast ($35.00) - polenta was excellent. Cherry fig glace complimented the duck - Elk osso buco ($39.00) - special of the evening. Elk was a touch dry, scallop potatoes were delicious - Herb crusted Pacific red snapper ($31.00) - flaky and moist. Enjoyed the chive risotto, good variety of vegetables (carrots, asparagus, red pepper) - Cioppino ($30.00) - seafood stew with potatoes read more

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On our way to Salmon arm we decided to stop for a bite and did not want fast food! This was such a quaint restaurant in an old redone bank, and where the name stems from. It is welcoming and cozy, great for a date night, the patio area just off to the side is really well set up with hanging garden lights to create an outdoor garden experience. Service is prompt and our server was really nice! What we ordered: Crab cake with side salad - generous sized crab cake is mostly crab meat and just enough fillers to hold it together. Tangy dressing on the salad. Smoked beet salad was delicious with a hint of smoke flavour and toasted sunflower seed, pumpkin and sesame seeds add to the overall taste and textures. Mains: Cioppino was very fresh with a tomato based fish broth had a wide variety of seafood- shrimp, squid, mussels, salmon, scallops and fennel, carrots, potatoes and onions, served with grilled sourdough. Very well done! Breaded red snapper was a generous piece of fish pan fried and topped with romesco sauce, served over risotto. This was also served with green beans and carrots. Thinly sliced pickled green beans added a bit of tangy crunch. Everything was prepared with care and cooked perfectly! We might have to come back on our way home! Yum! read more

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The Brownstone offers a classic and classy ambiance in the dining room and an imaginative menu with locally sourced ingredients. The wine list features local BC wines. We started with a smoked beetroot salad with a fennel and goat cheese dressing and a spanakopita stuffed with duck and topped with apple slices. Our server was very knowledgeable about the drink and food selections and was always Johnny on the spot. Mains were a mixed seafood stew and salmon served over whipped horseradish potatoes with grilled vegetables. Both were flavorful and delicious. The serving of the seafood stew was HUGE and could easily be shared. I should've ordered the regular potatoes because the horseradish potatoes slightly overpowered the salmon. read more

Brownstone Restaurant - Seafood stew of mussels, shrimp, whitefish, fennel, garlic, onion and other tasty stuff! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

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Stroll to the end of Victoria St and behold Brownstone. Visit Connie and see what true Canadian Hospitality is all about. Wonderful food and the best Cust Serv....Made our trip to Kamloops a special event...bt read more

Beautiful atmosphere and food. The service was spot on, everyone was really nice and welcoming.

During our road trip from Jasper to Vancouver, we stopped in Kamloops where we had dinner here. My husband and I shared the baked Brie with bread (good plate even though I think it was pricey for just cheese and bread), then I ate the Pan seared Pacific sockeye salmon while my husband the Bacon wrapped elk meatloaf. My fish was ok (it was a little bit undercooked, so I asked to cook it more). I liked sweet potato & yam mash. I didn't try my husband plate because of the bacon, but he really loved it. The portion are also big enough to satisfy us. The service was good (not annoying at all) and also the ambience of the restaurant was nice. read more

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Great location and ambiance including outdoor courtyard dining. Renovated brick work historical bank right in downtown old town Kamloops. Building turned into restaurant with local wines (white are wonderful) and food. Service with excellent. Enjoyed the ambiance, dishes and overall experience. Very happy to have found this unique local restaurant. read more

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I had my first dinner at the Brownstone a few weeks ago with an old friend visiting from out of town. The entire experience was excellent. The service was attentive but not overbearing. The food was really first rate. And the wine the server recommended was excellent. And of course it's a lovely old building. I'm looking forward to going back with guests and for family occasions. read more

Brownstone is a wonderful restaurant and really a hidden gem in Kamloops. The restaurant took over a former CIBC bank. They cleverly worked their restaurant decor with the historic bank's architecture. It has high ceilings and multiple connected dining areas. You can always find something to look at when you sit inside. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. The servers were all very speedy and provided good recommendations when we told them it's our first time visiting the restaurant. We ordered two appetizers (sausage and a soup), as well as two mains (ahi tuna and steak). The ahi tuna was cooked to perfection and the flavour combinations were on point. The steak was also grilled to a medium rare with good char marks. We also ordered a flight of BC wine as per our server's suggestion. Every dish was prepared with care and great attention to detail. We can tell they emphasize on freshness and focus on bringing out the best of each ingredient. Overall we were thoroughly impressed by the service, ambiance and their food. It was elegant and well executed. I highly recommend anyone visiting Kamloops to at least dine here for one of their meals. read more

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Definitely top notch. Set in a heritage building, indoor dining space is cozy but their patio even lovelier! Their menu provides a diverse range of choices that all sound delicious but unfortunately you can't order them all. What we did order did not disappoint; presentation was esthetically pleasing and the flavors were anything but bland. Wow! Staff was pleasant and professional. read more

Great service, Great Ambience, Great food however very very very very small portions. Bread, Appetizers, Dinner and Desert. Still left hungry. read more

I would give this 10 stars if I could. We had a birthday party last night. Patio was perfect. Service was perfect. Food was perfect. Timing was perfect. Drinks were perfect. Did I mention everything was perfect ?? Menu is perfect also. read more

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Food is average, service was good and the ambiance was pretty cool. The place looks like a small chapel turned into a dinning room which I thought was pretty cool. I've been there twice and both times I wasn't too impressed with their food. My friends, my parents, my husband and I all agree that the food is kind of bland and simple. Overall an ok experience. read more

Make reservations! This place was packed on Monday night and they were turning some people away. They sat me at the bar with no reservation since I was alone. Great food, but slow service. I'm guessing because they were busy, but the food came out quick. I had the elk meatloaf, which was tasty. The mashed potatoes were the best part of the dish. They are only open for dinner. read more

Brownstone Restaurant - Bacon elk meatloaf - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

Who wouldn't recommend the Brownstone! Awesome food. Beautiful, historic location. It can't be beat. I always have steak at the Brownstone; I can't resist. The service is, without exception, impeccable. read more

//OVERALL THOUGHTS// Worth every penny for the stunning main courses and great service. I recommend the Elk meatloaf and Lamb shank. //THE FOOD// APPETIZERS: Saltspring mussels- the mussels were incredibly tender and the sauce was a light creamy taste with some mild spiciness. There was a side of their in-house daily bread which was great for soaking up the sauces! The bread was soft and light on the inside with fennel seeds & chilli flakes and the crust was thin and crispy. Bison Capriccio - beautiful medium rare, there was an expected toughness to the meat but the flavours & textures worked well with the eggplant, creme fraiche & crunchy Baguette. ENTREES: Pan roasted Duck Breast - the duck had a great cook on it and the brandied cherry demiglaze gave just the right touch of sweetness. I especially loved the creamed potatoes and roasted veggies on the side too ! Bacon wrapped Elk meatloaf - hands down the best Elk dish I've ever had. The meatloaf wasn't dry at all since the bacon kept its moisture in. The loaf was seasoned great and with the bacon combined, there was no gameness to it! It sat on a bed of mashed potatoes and kale (which was too big & chewy IMO). I could care less about the green beans, it was underdone and flavourless. Braised Lamb shank with gnocchi - the lamb was tender and moist even with how lean the meat was. The sauce was sweet and paired great with the peas, rocket greens, and roasted onions. The gnocchi being fried was a surprise and it actually gave the entire dish a nice crispy texture without being to heavy. Everything on this dish was so cohesive. //VENUE & ETC.// The venue was cozy, intimate, with a touch of class. Our waiter was great, he had awesome recommendations, checked on us just enough without being annoying, and our water was always filled. I asked for extra bread as well because there was so much mussel sauce left to be had and he brought out freshly baked slices (with butter) without charging extra. read more

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I recently went with a relative and was expecting the food to be much better than it was. I had went many years ago when a group was doing a 'Fawlty Towers' dinner theatre there, which was amazing, as was the food. We all had duck, and it was the best I'd ever had, tender and melt in your mouth. I couldn't believe duck could taste so good. So going back I was expecting to be able to order the duck and have a similar experience. Unfortunately, it was tough and chewy. The sauce was like a broth in consistency, thin and watery. The plates were hardly warm, and it took a very long time to arrive at our tables. My relatives seafood in a broth also was quite tepid, the prawns were overcooked, rubbery and tough, as were the scallops. Our starters and the bread bowl were probably better than the mains were. Goes to show, just because you have the skill to put delicious-sounding things on the menu doesn't mean you have the skill actually to make them delicious (or hire the skill, I guess). read more

The building sets the scene for some very carefully curated cuisine! This is the best of what Kamloops has to offer in elevated farm to table. I am so pleased that we have somewhere like this to go to eat in what can sometimes feel like a desert wasteland of endless lacklustre pub food. The plates here are very creative and flavour forward. Excellent Service and imaginative cocktail concoctions wrap the dining in a pretty little bow.In my mind it is comparable to the offerings of "The Mustard Seed" and "The French Laundry" in Napa! Beautiful! We shall dine here for all our special occasions. read more

I was super excited to go to this restaurant as it was very highly rated. We went there for our anniversary and was seated at the very back corner. It was hot and stuffy as there was no a/c. They had a big fan at the back corner right behind my husband which kept blowing at my face the whole time and drying my eyes out. We couldn't turn it off otherwise it would be way too hot. And if that was not bad enough, there were tons of flies everywhere! We ordered the mussels for appy and the flies just kept swarming at us...at our food. I spent more time trying to shoo them away then enjoying my meal. The food, I must admit, was delicious. The server was fantastic. I would have given 5 stars if my actual time there was more enjoyable. For a restaurant with such high ratings and pricey menu I would have at least expect a/c and have no flying insect problems. It was not an enjoyable meal. read more

Brownstone Restaurant - The mussels were delicious and a generous portion. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

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Lunch is open from 11am-2pm. We decided to make our way for some early lunch. We arrived at 11:30am and was promptly seated. After listening to the lunch special and pouring over the menu, we decided on bison burger and oyster po'boy. We placed our orders at 11:49am. Lunches arrive at 11:57am. The meals are delicious and large portions! For the price we paid ($14-15), it is well worth it. The food is well seasoned and ingredients used are fresh. We will definitely come back again. read more

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I have had two INCREDIBLE experiences at the Brownstone, however this evenings dinner experience was less than palatable,has this lovely little gem replaced it's chef ? The mussels were extra'fishy" and my dinner was bland, the presentation was lovely buy there were no bursts of actual taste ... spices were not paired correctly .. the food was BAD !! I am beyond disappointed .... The meal was hard to swallow ... However the service was overall good and the server was friendly.. although I had to request pepper and was give a small and amount and told "there ya go " Whatever happened to "tell me when to stop" ? Total let down ...... read more

We finally got around to trying this restaurant after having it on our list for years. The clientele on a weekday dinner service was work-professional & retired baby boomers with a mix of younger couples. We got great service and didn't have to wait long for our courses. The steak a decent cut and well prepared but I still prefer my own (first world problems!). The seasonal veggies were perfectly executed and our appies were eaten with no survivors. I sampled a few martinis and my partner had some of the sangria on special. We would recommend Brownstowne for date nights in downtown Kamloops. read more

Outstanding meals every time. Servers are always very well informed and always polite and courteous

We were staying in Kamloops on our way to BC and decided to visit this restaurant after seeing some reviews but what a disappointment the prices were very high which was ok for a good restaurant but the food was terrible as we had elk wrapped in bacon which was tasteless as there was no seasoning in the meatloaf,very poor for supposedly done by a chef. Would not recommend this place. read more

Best steak in a long time, veggies cooked exactly to the point, perfect seasoning and presentation, very friendly server. Could not imagine any of this any better! read more

Probably one of the best places to eat in Kamloops, which is not saying much. There were not a lot of great eating spots in the city. Mostly just places with food where you can leave and say... I am full. The Brownstone was really just middle of the road. I would say it is a good place to go to if you are in Kamloops as it may be one of the best places to eat. The outside seating area is a pretty quaint area. You are on small tables with red brick walls on all sides. The service is just okay. My water was always full and the server checked on us throughout. Like I said, just an okay place. Nothing to write your mother about. read more

I had the seared Kamloops Trout and it was absolutely amazing! My partner had the Elk meatloaf which was also excellent. Service was exceptional. Highly recommended! read more

Brownstone Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

I had the clam and prawn dish. It was delicious. My partner had the duck, that was superb. It was fine dining at its best (for me anyways). Definitely, highly recommended. Finished off with a lemon tart for dessert. Again, it was awesome. If i was a local it would be my ultimate favourite place to go to. read more

Perfect choice for dinner while traveling through Kamloops. Rainbow trout with fresh locally sourced vegetables was amazing, excellent service and good wine list. Outside patio is perfect for evening dining. Reasonably priced. read more

Arrived in Kamloops today and saw this place on Yelp. Definitely deserves it's high star rating. Friendly staff, good service, beautiful food. I had the Elk meatloaf wrapped in bacon with the side greens on mash. My colleagues had the same dish and we all loved it! Nice decor inside without being over the top fancy. Reasonably priced... most of the mains were $25-$30 CAD. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Brownstone Restaurant - Elk meatloaf with mash and side greens - delicious! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

The food is excellent. All of their proteins are nose to tail cuts. I love it! Dale and Connie are fantastic hosts. The food is delicious and fresh. The menu selection is great; not too much and not to little. I recommend this place to anyone visiting Kamloops. read more

Had an excellent meal and cocktails. Very nice ambiance and excellent service. They make very good manhattans. The Elk meatloaf wrapped in bacon was to die for. The dessert sampler was heaven. read more

Brownstone Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kamloops, British Columbia

Great atmosphere and terrific service! I enjoyed the mussels for a appetizzer, the portion was ridiculously huge. My wife ordered the burger, she recieved a 1/2 pan of meat loaf on a brioche bun. It was huge... And flavorful! You must try the Privota wine, very tasty ! read more

This restaurant is a gem. Great old building. We ate in the courtyard outside which was a real treat. Food was excellent. We both had the romaine salad and then the salmon and chicken biryani. Ambience is fist class as was the service. Didn't think I would find this quality in Kamloops. read more

Amazing dinner and fantastic service! Exceeded all our expectations. The food is delicious. The house cocktail is my new favorite! The wonderful lady showed me how to make it so I can make it at home. Wonderful dining experience! Highly recommend. read more

What a darling little restaurant tucked away in downtown Kamloops! quaint and unique with an exceptional menu and great service. I always look forward to their daily drink special too. The turkey poutine is out of this world and the elk meat loaf is a close,close second. read more

We ate here on December 27, 2017 and everything was fantastic. Lovely old building, super service, great cocktails, good wine suggestion, and every food we ordered was absolutely wonderful! I wish I lived nearer so I could return frequently. read more

Almost walked past this place as it's in an old brick building with little signage out front. It was a nice eve so i sat on their patio which is a courtyard with lots of charm but was a little quiet. I also noticed they were growing fresh herbs that the chefs would come out and pick. Walked by the kitchen and saw (and smelled) the fresh bread that just came out of the oven. So obviously I had to try that. I think it was only a few bucks on the appetizer section. I then had their lamb kebab which comes with a cucumber yoghurt and a very flavorful hummus. I was impressed with the large portions for dinner. Everything tasted good. Service was good. Overall a solid place. read more

Been here four times when in Kamloops every time I have had a great meal and great service drinks specials are great and food awesome

I was touring around on the Rocky Mountaineer train got off in Kamloops, didn't expect Kamloops would have any food worth mentioning, so happy I was Wrong! Brownstone located in an old restored bank, the service was perfect, my martini made with the local SIDS vodka perfect, and the food was fresh, and delicious, I had the rosemary toasted with greens, so perfect, I followed that with the onion fennel soup, heaven, I wish I had a bigger stomach and more time to enjoy all the dishes! Thank you Kamloops for Brownstone! read more