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    Central

    4.2 (93 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Wings
    Jillian P.

    Get the S-Wagyu Sushi Press. Grabbed some lae night snacks to bring home after a long day of wine tasting. We ordered some staples- fried calamari, crispy chicken wings- and something I hadn't tried before: the S-Wagyu Sushi Press. The S-Wagyu Sushi Press was standout, the best thing we ordered. It was salty and savory, with an umami taste that paired incredible with our bottle of Malbec. Honestly, I wish we had just ordered the S-Wagyu Sushi Press x3! The fried calamari was soggy and bland, the braves dipping sauces did not pair well with the fish. The salt and chilli wings were nicely seasoned, but we're quite small did not have a lot of meat on them. I would still return for that S-Wagyu Sushi Press.

    The black and blue pizza
    Diane M.

    A great experience! The dinner and service were outstanding. This locally founded establishment I found a bit pricey but very enjoyable and busy. Interestingly they are inside a building with a sports rink and get many patrons before and after games so schedule accordingly. Their crispy chicken wings comes with your choice of house made sauces. I chose the BBQ and honey garlic. $14 CAD for ten or $10 during happy hour. Meaty, moist and tasty. Even better was the "black and blue" pizza $23 CAD. The caramelized onion, bacon, blue cheese, jalapenos and chimichurri may sound like a strange combo but it works! For me the kicker was the garlic aioli on top. It complimented these eclectic ingredients perfectly. I see no reason why I wouldn't return when in town.

    Poke bowl $22
    May T.

    Super small but chic pub/bar in downtown Kelowna. It feels like a smaller version of Joey's and way less options. But it's a cozy place for you and a few friends to hang out after a hockey game or finished playing volleyball on the weeknights. Their poke bowl was not really unique but it was good. And the burgers were average. Portion of the fries were on the smaller end. One thing I do appreciate is their service and their homemade ketchup. It's almost like a mix of bbq and ketchup together.

    James K.

    We wanted a few snacks for our Airbnb so came to get takeout: calamari, wings, and the wagyu press sushi. The calamari and wings were good and paired with a local red we got from a winery. The stand out was the press sushi - it had a bit of kick and heat and also a sweetness to balance, and the meat flavor wasn't overpowered. Also it was fun to watch a little hockey while we waited.

    a bicycle parked in front of a bar
    Denise W.

    I am truly amazed at the quality and the taste of their burgers here. B and I came here for lunch. We knew that during Covid, we would require a reservation to dine here. However, they do have a few tables for walk in. We got lucky and showed up at around noon. We ended up sitting outside at the patio. This place is always super busy. I did call before heading over and I was told that there are no tables for reservations over the labour long weekend. What can I do but just count on my luck. Well anyways, B and I really enjoyed the food here. B got the Bahn Mi and I got the Tuna Tataki burger. B said the bread was made on the day. The bread was nice and soft. He did noticed that the Bahn Mi was not made with Asian spices. Don't get me wrong the Bahn Mi still tasted amazing. I really loved my Tuna Tataki burger. It was very flavorful and super juicy. All the sauces paired very well with the burger. It was slightly messy to eat but it didn't bother me. The bun was freshly made on the day. All their burgers and sandwiches came with fries and served with ketchup. The ketchup was homemade. It had a really nice kick to it. Super flavorful. Overall, the food was amazing and we left very full. B also got a glass of Cerveza Negra. He said it was good. The beer and wine option is pretty good here. I would say they have a very extensive menu/list to choose from. I don't drink so I just had water. I highly trying this place out. I loved their burgers.

    My Boy Blue burger
    Lewis H.

    Stopped in during a business trip, it came highly recommended and it's every bit as advertised. Had the my boy blue burger. It had an amazing flavor. I was able to split the side with fries and salad. Wait staff was friendly and quick. The owner stopped to check on our food and you can tell why it's so good, it starts from the top

    Tofu salad and mushroom Alfredo
    Hannah J.

    WOW. What an amazing restaurant. I'm so impressed. Right at the door, the hostess was so kind and actually apologized that she couldn't get us in any sooner than 10 minutes (we expected to wait a while). Once we sat down, we were at a table in the bars section. The bartender was great with many suggestions on both drinks and food. Margaritas were on special so obviously, we had some. To start, we had their vegan cauliflower wings which were to die for. I had a salad with the BEST cooked crispy tofu I've ever had while my mom had the vegan mushroom Alfredo. I tried hers and it did not taste vegan at all, so creamy and delicious. I wish I lived in Kelowna so I could go to Central every day. It was truly an amazing time.

    wagyu beef sushi
    Trish L.

    We couldn't possibly love this place any more!! Everything we have tried there has been amazing and the service is equally as incredible. We are huge food lovers and it takes a lot to make us swoon but this place does it every single time! Ridiculously yummy churros, thai salad (totally addicted) Korean chicken burger on a brioche bun, crazy delish pasta and wagyu beef sushi!!

    Schechwan wings
    Vivian A.

    We ordered to go to eat back at our resort after a day at the beach. What we swallowed: CENTRAL BURGER: Intense charred flavor (but not burnt) on the burger itself. It was nicely offset by the pickled onions. This was a hearty burger. Came with a side of fries that were heavily salted but soft on the inside but super crispy in the edges. Just perfect. FRIED CALAMARI: These had some curry undertones. Maybe I didn't read that on the menu. These were just OK. Maybe not a good to-go option as they were cold and chewy. Interesting side dipping sauce (?). SZECHWAN WINGS: These had a really great spice to them. The outside was super crispy but the insides were nice and juicy. Just a little bit of kick that made them highly addicting. They look as good as they taste. CHICKEN FINGERS AND FRIES: Tasty chicken, great fries. Can't go wrong here. All the dishes we ordered to go were quite tasty. I'm sure they would have been 100% better if eaten in the restaurant but they items were still fantastic.

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    Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery - Wonderful Burrata, fire roasted mushroom, salami & focaccia starter

    Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery

    4.4(21 reviews)
    12.2 km

    A lot of money went into this beautiful facility a couple of miles south of Kelowna. We had a late…read morelunch at the restaurant, which is dramatically positioned overlooking the valley. It was very popular with the "in" crowd. We were definitely outnumbered by YSL purses. I'd like to say that the food was good, but it wasn't. A lot of money went into this beautiful facility a couple of miles south of Kelowna. We had a late lunch at the restaurant, which is dramatically positioned overlooking the valley. It was very popular with the "in" crowd. We were definitely outnumbered by YSL purses. I'd like to say that the food was good, but it wasn't. The "Crispy Mushrooms" were particularly ghastly: a mushy mushroom with mushy batter around it, topped with flavorless lentils, and on top of a good horseradish sauce that couldn't fix it. With lunch we had glasses of the chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, and cabernet franc. The wine was okay, but nothing we would purchase. Despite the receipt saying "estate" most of these grapes were brought in from elsewhere because of the freeze damage. The sauvignon blanc came all the way from New Zealand. They're definitely trying to deal with a cold climate here, which tends to favor austere whites, not really our style.

    This place was definitely a treat! They offer a set three-course meal--no à la carte options--so…read morekeep that in mind when you visit. We had a beautiful window seat on the patio, which made the experience even more special. The food quality was great! I don't think we had a single dish we didn't enjoy. My personal favorite was the burrata salad, which I shared with my dad. Every ingredient in the salad was beautifully presented and full of flavour. The only critique I have is that I wish there were à la carte options. Some of us didn't feel like having a full three-course meal, so a bit more flexibility would've been nice.

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    Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery - Entrance to the indoor/ outdoor dining & bar area

    Entrance to the indoor/ outdoor dining & bar area

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    Crispy Squid with creme fraiche and chilli jam

    Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery - Inside View of dining areas to the outside patio & Lake

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    Black Diamond Bar and Grill - Stiegl beer.

    Black Diamond Bar and Grill

    2.4(41 reviews)
    45.0 km
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    Had the blackened mahi-mahi. Was cooked perfectly and great flavor. Service was excellent. It has a…read morenice relaxing atmosphere. Will be going back.

    Went for dinner Christmas Day and had ask why our food was more than an hour late…read more We came in, ordered at 5:50 and at 7 we had to ask if our food was coming or not. I've eaten here several times on Christmas Day and other busy holiday nights so I can understand that it's very busy but this is the first time that I felt that they weren't very concerned about the service we received. I can understand if there's an issue and that we need to wait, but we expect to be informed of the issue and not just have to sit and wonder what the problem was or if they even put our order in. When our fixed menu entree eventually came at 7:10 we just got it packed up with our desserts and left since we hadn't planned to just sit and stare at the bar for an extra hour. The owner kinda said something about the server not knowing something across a loud bar but I couldn't really hear and honestly didn't have the patience to hear what seemed like the owner blame shifting. The server was perfect. But I don't understand why we couldn't have been informed about a delay by the owner? He was there the whole time but didn't seem interested in the people eating at his restaurant. We had looked forward to eating out here all week and were quite dissatisfied about the quality of service and sadly can't justify going back. Fixed menu with 4 drinks + tip was more than $300 which seems high based on the low quality of service. Many better newer places on the mountain. Sad to have to branch out.

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    Black Diamond Bar and Grill - Black Diamond's cozy Dining Room the perfect place to enjoy a meal off the slopes

    Black Diamond's cozy Dining Room the perfect place to enjoy a meal off the slopes

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    Black Diamond Bar a great place to enjoy a drink

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