The views while dining outside are stunning! We ordered the fry bread, salmon cakes, and fish tacos. The fry bread was just okay but the salmon cakes and tacos were delicious. The servers were busy during lunch service but very friendly! read more

Nk'Mip Cellars - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Osoyoos, British Columbia

After a long drive, we decided to go to Nk'Mip for a wine tasting to end our day. I was intrigued by the name of this winery, the history and I love supporting business owned and operated locally. The tasting room is really pretty - spacious with fun stuff to shop and look at. The wines were delightful. The person who handled our tasting was knowledgable and friendly. We ended up taking several bottles home with us, as were really loved the Dreamcatcher, which is a white blend. I definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area and want to do some wine tasting. read more

Lovely people,great menu with indigenous dishes, million dollar view. Everything new and tasteful surroundings. Wine tasting for $5 - four kinds of wine. Interesting cultural center. Great way to spend a few hours. read more

Enjoyed our tasting with Loyd and learning about the winery and its founders. Delicious wines we continue to enjoy at home. read more

Nk'Mip Cellars - Lovely lunch in restaurant adjacent to tasting room - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Osoyoos, British Columbia

My cousin recommended coming here for a tasting, and we're so glad we made it in on our recent trip through the area! Looks like a lovely resort to stay at as well, but we'd already booked our accommodations elsewhere. Walked in midweek without a reservation and were taken care of right away by a friendly host. She led us through our tastings and offered insight into the wines we tried. Afterwards we headed outside to their lounge patio for a bite to eat and were seated right away. The views up there are stunning, and it's just so peaceful. The food is also great. We shared a Peach Heat Pizza (pesto, Okanagan peaches, arugula, burrata, hot honey) ordered without the prosciutto, and the Dip Duo (whipped ricotta with lavender salt & pepita hot honey, carrot miso hummus with tangy feta & sunflower seeds, served with fry bread & crudite). The dips were good but not the showstopper. They were tasty, but the crudite was a little sad, so we stuck to the fry bread as a dip vessel. The pizza was incredible, and we took home leftovers. Wish we'd been able to bring home more wine with us. The 2024 Pinot Blanc was our decided favorite this visit. Looking forward to a return visit! read more

My family and I have camped down at the campsite down below and always enjoy when we go into the tasting room. Previous years I was not as crazy about there wines but this year I was very impressed and be a fan. I loved the Merlot and Rose. My husband loves the dream catcher but it's too sweet for me. This last visit we went just for some appetizers and a glass of wine on the patio while we waited for our group to arrive. This was the first time getting food here and it was delicious!! We got the burrata on sourdough with roasted butternut squash and the crispy miso potatoes. Both were incredible! They were both so unique but amazing we couldn't put them down! Only con for this place is we all had weird experiences with the host. They take reservations very seriously and wouldn't let two members join our tasting when they were running late and said they had no availability when the place was dead empty. We also had another experience where they almost didn't let us join our family on the patio because we didn't have enough time before our tasting reservation even when we said we weren't ordering anything. Hopefully they loosen up with the unnecessary rules because otherwise it would have been a perfect trip. read more

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Nk'Mip Cellars (pronounced Inkameep) is an indigenous owned winery in Osoyoos. We booked a premium tasting and every staff member working there were friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the White Meritage and the Red Meritage. Proceeds of the tastings go towards the the Nk'Mip Cultural Centre towards the preservation of the Native Okanagan language. read more

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iIf you know what wine you want it is not worth while doing a wine tasting here. We had a relatively new lady doing the pouring and Loyd was providing details on the various wines. They have a non-refundable tasting fee. We always share a wine tasting as my husband likes red and I like white. Sharing a tasting generally gives us enough wine to have a good idea of what we like. The pours at Nk-mip are very small and since they charge a tasting fee we feel that we just do not get value for the money. We know the wines that we like and find it easier to just purchase the wine. There are far better wine tasting experiences to be had in the Okanagan read more

Delish wine, stunning views and a great outside eating area, I would say this is a must before heading back to the US if visiting. Things to work on would include Staffing staying focused and on task. Staffing not just stepping away and basically "dropping" you after the final taste. Closing of the sale was a bit more complex than it needed to be. The wines were delish and we bought a we bottles. Will come back to explore in more detail at a later date as there seems to be more to check out read more

Nk'mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America on the centuries-old home of the Osoyoos Indian Reserve. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the desert-like climate of Osoyoos is the driest and hottest place in the country and the patio restaurant at the winery boasts stunning views of all of it. read more

Nk'Mip Cellars (pronounced Inkameep) was our first stop on our winery tour. The moment I stepped into the winery, I was impressed; the place was beautiful and bright, and the employee who served us (Lorne, if I remember correctly), was very friendly and informative. The first two samples are complimentary, and an additional four samples are $3. (Wines from their QwAM QwMT Tasting Gallery are $10 to sample.) I tried the Dreamcatcher, Rose, Talon, and the Mer'r'iym. I enjoyed them all, and I had a tough time deciding which one to purchase. In the end, I bought a bottle of the Dreamcatcher, as well as a jar of their Fire and Ice Wine Jelly. (They had an amazing selection of spreads, and if my budget allowed, I would have bought everything!) We didn't have the time or budget to try out the restaurant, but if I ever have the opportunity to visit the area again, I'd love to have lunch there. And of course I will buy more wine! [Yelp collections: Wine Time!] read more

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Nk'Mip Cellars is a winery within the Nk'Mip Resort Area. This resort is totally tribal and the Chief Clarence Louie has really done his tribe well. This is probably one of those rare resorts that doesn't even rely on a casino. It's a well apportioned property and the wine shop is spacious and overlooks Osoyoos. The restaurant tables are arranged on the hill top for some great outdoor dining, although the umbrellas were not out on the sunny day we were there and caused quite a bit of fear of sunburn. The wines themselves are decent and the staff are personable and knowledgeable about the tribe and the wines. It's worth the drive through the Osoyoos town to hit up this resort. read more

This review is only for the wine tasting. And, I truly hate not giving a higher rating. I was really looking forward to a visit and tasting here. However, when you're in a region with lots of wineries to choose from and lots of places with excellent views, the competition is a bit steep. We did the $5 tasting for 5 wines, which was waived with our purchase of their Talon (red wine). We tried their Chardonnay and all 4 red wine options. Nothing of what we tasted was particularly noteworthy or worth trying again. Even as we polished off the bottle of Talon we purchased his evening, I was mostly relieved. It wasn't either smooth or bold, but rather a bit bitter and sharp. In light of the other positive reviews of Nk'Mip, it seems that we really missed out on what's special about this place, but unfortunately I doubt we'll return anytime soon for a second visit. read more

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You have to go out on the patio that is attached to the tasting room while you are here. You will be rewarded with the most amazing view of the vineyards with the lake and Western mountains as a backdrop. You can taste a lot of the wines at Nm'Mip for free. There are a few that you have to anti-up $2 for. Paying the $3 to taste their Qwam Qwmt Riesling Icewine is worth it, even if you can't afford a $60 375-ml bottle. Qwam Qwmt is their higher line of wines ($24.99 to $34.99). The regular winemaker series($17.99-$22.99) comprises most of their tasting line up. The 2007 Riesling ($18.99) was our favourite. It's sweet, yet there's a balancing acidity that makes it such a reward to sip. There's some shopping to be done here -- in addition to their wines for sale, there is also a selection of jewellery, art, books, wine accessories, glassware and other related products. The Osoyoos Indian Band has a lot going on in very close proximity to the wine shop. In addition to the patio restaurant, there's the Pasa Tempo restaurant, the suites, a golf course, the Desert centre, and just down the street is the campsite and riding stables. read more

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This is a great winery. Go for the Q' Q' Chardonnay and their ice wine. We had lunch on the patio. 5 stars. Yet affordable. What a treat! Lorne read more

Nk'Mip Cellars is a joint project between the Osoyoos Indian Band and Vincor International and enjoys the prestige that comes with being North America's first Aboriginally owned and operated winery. The winery site looks over Lake Osoyoos and is located in what remains of the Pocket Desert- the only desert in Canada. The winery building's design is influenced by aboriginal culture and the desert locale, and the interior decor features works by local band artisans as well as numerous displays that recount the evolution of the winery and vineyards. Visitors may enjoy lunch on the winery's front patio while taking in the view of intermingling desert and vineyards on the shores of Lake Osoyoos. Recently completed as part of the Nk'Mip development project, is Sonora Dunes, a nine-hole golf course, and Nk'mip Campground/RV Park. Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and Spa is soon to be completed along with a Desert and Heritage Centre. Visitors may also explore the Pocket Desert. Wines aside, the buildings and amenities alone demonstrate the great commercial presence of this winery and make for an interesting visit. The tasting room at Nk'Mip is spacious, and has two tasting bars. During busier months be prepared for some line-ups. Visitors may also browse some of the displays and local artwork, clothing, and other accessories for sale while they wait. Tastings are $2.00 each for wines from the Qwam Qwmt series. Last Word : The events at Nk'Mip are well worth planning ahead for - especially the Traditional Salmon Feast. read more

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Yikes! I was really looking forward to eating here and I have to be honest I was completely disappointed. The food selection isn't great the food just didn't taste good. shrimp in a sauce and a glass of wine was $45. I was disappointed because when I go to a restaurant I expect it to be good and expect the food to be good. My cooking skills are very medium but when I walk out of a restaurant thinking I could do that way better I know that the meal was not good because I'm not a good cook. Very stuffy staff also you walk in there and they make you feel like they're doing you a favour by you eating at their establishment. There's lots of good vineyards out there, tin horn, Hester Creek, burrowing owl and the list goes on and on. I don't think I'd waste my lunch here. read more

Beautiful winery in a touristy resort setting. We arrived a little early for our tasting hoping to get some food in their restaurant. They were booked, so they referred us to the hotel restaurant. The hotel restaurant was "between" meals and we were 15 min too early for the dinner menu so they said we could only order the charcuterie board. It was expensive and not very good. Instead of crackers or warm crusty bread we had grilled, burned bread and only one variety of cheese with a pile of chutney on top of everything. We ordered a glass of the Dreamcatcher to go with it which was a delicious wine. By the time our charcuterie board and wine arrived, however. It was 15 min later and they were seating dinner guests so we could have ordered from the dinner menu! Frustrating that at a touristy resort in the summer you can't get food in between meals. We walked over to our tasting about10 min early and told we had to wait. Once we were led into our tasting the wines had already been poured and we had no choice in what we tasted. The whole idea around tasting is that you taste a few things then buy some bottles to take home. We didn't care for any of the wines that were preselected for the tasting. The reds were too spicy with a bitter aftertaste. Did not buy any wines and the whole "tourist resort" vibe was a turnoff. If the resort had better customer service and also allowed you to taste a wine of your choosing, this would have been a 5 star review. Follow me on IG at @lazyrevel to see what wineries were a standout. read more

Add this to your list of places to spend some extra time at while in Osoyoos! This is a beautiful space, with lots of lovely artisanal crafts for sale, and exceptional wine. The service was above and beyond - we arrived early for our tasting, and there was no issue at all. We loved Patti, our guide through the grapes! read more

This review is only for the wine tasting cellar. It was a positive experience, like those I've enjoyed in Napa and Sonoma before they got crazy busy. My pourer was friendly and accommodating, especially when he realized that I was truly interested in tasting (not gulping/drinking) his offerings. We had a good conversation on several of the wines. He poured extra tastes for me at no charge, so I didn't pay anything for the entire experience. The setting and views are truly outstanding, and if the waether is complimentary, you can have lunch or dinner outside on their patio. The wines were all pretty good though some were truly excellent. read more

Beautiful. Loved the spacious bright tasting room with probably one of the most stunning views of Lake Osoyoos that you can hope to see. You can sample two wines without a fee, and tasting fees always miff me. I'm not likely to buy what I haven't tried am I? The two wines I tasted were very good, but not enough to tempt me to buy a bottle of either. My friend was raving about the Chardonnay, but that was one I hadn't tried, and not a wine I'm generally crazy about. I would be happy to come back for a meal on the patio sometime and sample another one or two wines, maybe to stumble upon whichever one of their offerings I like best. read more

Vegetarian's review - Delicious Italian fare with incredible views and friendly service. Kids were given high chairs and coloring pages. I found our waitress a little uptight though. Between us, we ordered 3 glasses of wine, wild mushroom gnocchi, chef's pasta of the day, a cheese platter for dessert and fries for the kids. All for $100 including tax and tips. We were there for an occasion and very happy with the experience. On our way out we sampled two wines and they even gave my 4 yr old a sparkling cherry to give us company! This restaurant is a must visit and we will remember this forever! read more

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Sadly I am underage... but there was beautiful artwork displayed, and the wine tour was beautiful and very in depth. The tour guid (Sharon I believe her name was) went into lots of detail about everything and all of the very important stages of wine making and showed us how everything was done. And yes, there was wine tasting! read more

Nk'Mip Cellars - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Osoyoos, British Columbia

My favourite place to go for wine. I really enjoy the wines from this region and from this winery. Even though the founder of this place and I share the same last name. We're not from the same family. In the summer this place is vibrant and hot and popular. In the winter, you can come and enjoy the same wine, but at a much easier pace of enjoyment. Challenge is you have to make the drive all the way to Osoyoos to try it. A few Yelper friends have been here for their wine and for the Spa services. All of which are excellent. Read these other fantastic reviews and you'll get an idea why I keep coming back. read more

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On a sunny summer afternoon I came here with a couple of friends to have a late lunch and enjoy the view from the patio. We sat at Mica's patio, one of the wineries restaurants and have to say was blown away by the view. You can see the entire town of Osoyoos and the lake and the patio also overlooks the swimming pool...more opportunities for people watching. Our server was very friendly and gave us the choice to pick any table. The service was very timely and non-intrusive. I started off with the Chef's salad and then ordered the Duck Confit sandwich with fries. The salad had great presentation but some of the greens were bitter so my only complaint. The duck was cooked to perfection and the pickled beets were a great complement on this sandwich. The fries were also done great and tasted so good even without any condiments. Overall I'll be back again to taste more of this delicious lunch menu! read more

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I love supporting indigenous-owned businesses, but this one wins top ratings fair and square! The best meal I've ever had in my life. Even better than my favourite meal in Paris. Charcuterie platter full of local cheeses & wild sage infused pate, followed by entree of grilled sable fish with savoury corn pudding and braised greens. Creme brûlée for dessert. Sophisticated wines. Absolutely outstanding. Stunning views over lush green vineyards and sparkling lake below. This place is world class. It doesn't get much better than this! read more

We came across this during a visit to Osoyoos. The wine bar is decent and clean. The sommelier is an expert at what she does. I love how she told us of the stories and the mixes behind the wines we were tasting. I am happy to partake in their wonderful creations. One taste of the Dreamcatcher wine and we were immediately hooked. The taste is difficult to explain, but I'll just say that they perfected that white wine. Give them a visit and sample their delicious creations. Oh, and the price is just right too. I will buy the Dreamcatcher online! read more

Wonderful, intimate patio restaurant overlooking the valley. My favourite. Compliments to the staff (including Natalie) and chef.

Excellent Wine. Very lovely lady looking after us. ( Janice ) We bought a case. 6 Rose & 6 White. $225. Lovely place. Big patio. read more

This was a first fantastic stop in Okanagan Wine Country. The wine tasting was personable and included some incredible wines, we left with two bottles. Making an earlier reservation for the Patio Restaurant we had a delicious meal outside, with wonderful service while we enjoyed the view overlooking the vineyards. The carrot purée soup was amazing, full of flavor. Couldn't recommend this location more after this first visit. read more

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Where Disneyland meets a winery. As a winery, they are solid and have produced some very successful vintages. We really enjoyed their Syrah and their Red Meritage and were happy to take some home. My problem is essentially with everything else. You have to drive into this large complex that contains a campground, condos, a cultural centre, a restaurant, a meeting centre plus who knows what else. The tasting room itself is the size of a convention centre and the environment lacks any type of warmth or intimacy. The lady conducting our tasting was completely devoid of energy or enthusiasm. She didn't charge us the tasting fee because she said she couldn't be bothered. Yawn. We certainly didn't click with Nk'Mip. read more

Nk'Mip Cellars (Pronounced in-ka-meep) is definitely worth visiting if you are in Osoyoos. It's North America's first Aboriginal owned and operated winery. They produce Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Syrah, Meritage, Riesling, Merlot, and Riesling Icewine. The wine shop is quite large and there are plenty of wines available to taste. Unfortunately for us, the Traditional Salmon Luncheon Feast at the winery was sold out when we tried to reserve a couple of spots. If you are planning to visit, make sure that you consult the website to see what events are going on so that you don't miss out. read more

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What a bizarre place. Nk'Mip winery is located in the Nk'Mip resort, a series of multistory buildings in the middle of the microdesert far above Lake Osoyoos. The resort is complete with a Vegas style pool - cabanas and all . . . I would rather stay closer to the lake if i were vacationing in Osoyoos, but I digress. I wasn't staying in Osoyoos, I was just there for the wine. We were intrigued by North America's first Native owned winery and eager to sample their selections. Unfortunately our $2 tasting fees warranted us the most minuscule half sip pours that we could barely taste, much less appreciate the wine at all. Tip to wineries that offer tastings: we don't visit to sponge up free alcohol! We visit to taste your wines and then BUY several bottles of the ones we like. We can't do that if you don't give us a big enough splash to taste! read more

Sommelier was my least favorite of the inner-BC portion of my vacation, and probably the only one that rubbed me the wrong way. Tasting fee yielded tiny tastes, and they were out of icewine. My winemate almost always buys stuff. The fact that he bought nothing said something about the experience. Stunning view, though. read more

We were looking to find a place to stay in Osoyoos while going around and checking out a few winerys... just happened that the place we were staying was part of this resort (we really didn't know... ). We had planned to come to this place, so it worked out well for us. We went on a tour (was a few dollars, but included a 4 wine tasting, + the icewine), and found out a bit more about the organization, the operation, and the two groups... Osoyoos Indian band, and Vincorp. Tasting wise... we really liked their Riesling, the QQ Merlot, and especially the icewine. I'm never a huge fan of icewine because it is so syrupy sweet it just coats my tongue like I'm drinking honey... their icewine is based on Riesling grapes and maintains enough of their acidity to make this stuff feel much lighter, and really enjoyable. I had no problem buying a bottle of this stuff... and would again! read more

Wow, I'm not sure how this place isn't rated higher! There are two options for tastings here - a basic tasting of their basic wines for something like $3, and a tasting of their reserve wines for $10. GO FOR THE RESERVES. You're here, you're in a famous wine region - so try the good ones ;) I'm a red wine person, and the reds were amazing - especially the pinot noir. I've never, ever, EVER enjoyed a white wine or a dessert wine, but their dessert icewine was part of the reserve tasting list, so I gave it a shot... and ended up buying a $70 bottle of it. Please do yourself a favor and hit up this winery for their reserve tasting. Get ready for that icewine, it's insane! (I didn't know this before - Icewine is wine made from frozen grapes.) read more

Talons restaurant review: This place was pathetic. I asked the waitress if they had vegan options. She said "I think so". Then, everything went downhill from there. I ordered the chef's salad. The greens were brownish and looks like some kids just throw it altogether. Menu said it has sauteed mushrooms but that was nowhere to be found. We also had chicken caesar salad. Again, brownish lettuce and drenched with dressing. The pappardelle pasta was worse. It was overcooked to the point where it was soggy. We asked for extra plates when t Worst place ever. read more

This beautiful cellar is located next to the Mica Restaurant balcony at Spirit Ridge. I sampled the Nk'mip 2011 Talon and an icewine, which were both delicious. We were served our lunch & vino outside on the most breathtaking balcony over looking the vineyard and beauty of the South Okanagan. read more

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Had a reservation for lunch at this incredible venue. Setting was pure Alfresco and the view was spectacular. Service was poor but the servers were friendly and hard working, just overwhelmed and knowingly kept apologizing for the delays. The meal was average and if not for the venue it would have ranked below average. I believe this restaurant has eminent possibilities and the food could easily overcome the shortfalls we experienced and as previously stated, the setting is phenomenal. read more

Wine was much too sharp on the palate. I did not enjoy every white to taste like Chardonnay. Staff was not helpful, in fact a bit rude. We did buy one bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, though only to gift to someone we know who would like to try their white. It's much too hyped up, there are many amazing wineries to visit in Osoyoos and Oliver. Don't bother with this one. read more