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The Hooded Merganser

3.5 (89 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Dressy

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Espresso martini
Sarah C.

I dined here on a busy Friday night at 7:30pm. I expected it to be busier but it really quieted down around 8pm and we had the whole place to ourselves. The ambiance was so nice especially sitting next to the window where you are basically right on top of Okanagan lake. I had a striploin steak and they cooked it exactly how I asked. I also added the peppercorn sauce which was delicious. My only complaint is that the carrots could have been a little more cooked (they were crunchy) My espresso martini was very strong but I like that they have a large variety of cocktails to choose from. Overall, I always like to try something new here and I have never have a bad experience.

Seafood stew
Chantal L.

Gorgeous views, great food! Had the seafood stew, seared halibut, the steak and also tried the pizza... all of which was exceptional. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable given the high-quality of the food. Overall, this is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious and memorable dining experience.

Private little view at night
Alexandria A.

Food Quality: 5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5 Handicap Access: 4/5 I heard about this restaurant through family members and took my partner to check it out. It was a romantic experience right from the beginning with string lights wrapped around the entrance bridge and a dim atmosphere inside. The staff were very friendly and quick to respond and refill. Masks were provided if you didn't have one, and the manager was walking around interacting with customers. There is lots of seating available for wheelchairs and the bathroom isn't so bad to access, but entering the restaurant might be slightly difficult. The view was adorable and the booth seats are cozy and private. The social distancing enforcements are kind of nice because you get the whole view to yourself. The food was expensive but worth it; this is one of the fancier restaurant around, after all. The steak was cooked to PERFECTION and my salmon was floating on an incredibleeee lemon butter sauce. The plate was filling: I almost had leftovers and didn't have room for dessert! I would 100% recommend this business for date night, birthdays, celebrations, or if you're rich enough to spend $70 on food and drinks in one night and just want a nice view. ;)

Chicken tacos
Mary B.

I came here expecting more, especially after being recommended to eat here. For the price of wine per glass, I wanted better wine. My halibut, potatoes, carrot plate was the most plain I have seen and not worth the price. Chicken tacos were fine. Service good. Sat close to waterfront and nice view. I guess if my expectations were not so high.... hmmm.

6oz tenderloin with scalloped potatoes.
Janet S.

We had the best steak (6oz tenderloin) dinner and the amazing Megan was our server - outstanding service ! Meal was delicious and the view was perfect overlooking the lake. We will definitely be back !

Jennifer J.

The patio here is insanely beautiful! If you think you would like panoramic lake views with top notch service and high quality food, then you need to check this place out! Definitely makes for some beautiful photos. Eclectic and creative drinks, a pretty decent wine list and a super tasty menu all around! The best calamari I have had in a long time was at this beautiful lake side restaurant and bar. I was sad to see that there was no crab on the menu, because I remember ordering crab legs here years ago. I noticed from recent reviews that they have changed their menu since I last visited. I also ordered the Curry dish with chicken and rice, and I was very pleased with that as well. Rich flavor and not too spicy. Service was prompt and professional! The restaurant is quite large, as well as the patio. The prices are totally reasonable considering how lovely the restaurant is. This is a must visit when you are Penticton.

Chicken wings
Chanelle D.

Hooded Merganser Bar & Grill @penticton. Great location at lakefront and in the hub of Penticton's tourist area. Romantic sunset can be seen from the patio. You do pay a premium to be at that location with prices a little higher than most other restaurants and menu selection is ordinary. The food was okay. It was really the experience to be at the tourist hub and be right next to our hotel that drew us there.

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Decent. Good food not great selection prices high service average. Convenient but not one of the best.

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The Mango Gouda Grilled Cheese sandwich is excellent and the yam fries are the best.

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I had the Calamari...very salty I could barely eat it. Service was slow. The view is amazing!

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love this place! high quality food and service. will always come back. Has been here forever.

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7 years ago

Good food and great views! You can sit on the patio right on the water. Good service.

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Staff were great, unfortunately the NY steak was not so great. Can't beat the location on Okanagan Lake, though.

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Orolo - Assorted dessert - Olive Oil Cake, Tiramisu, Chocolate torte

Orolo

4.9(7 reviews)
0.6 km

Our multi-generational family came to celebrate a big birthday. We got a long table in the middle…read moreof the restaurant and they had Happy Birthday decorations on the table. The service was attentive and at the end they gave us a tour of their cellar which made the night very memorable. As for the food and wine, everything tasted fantastic. We had ordered a flight of their Chronos Red Wines and Chronos White Wines - we preferred the Reds as they paired nicely with our food. My Peace Country Lamb ($60 - rack of lamb) had a lot of flavors and was nice and tender. And hubby's 12oz Ribeye ($78) was sooo good and juicy. The kids enjoyed their Carbonara ($34) and Warm Breads ($12 - pricey for bread though and they don't give you any comped ones to start). At the end of the night, we had brought an ice-cream cake but the staff told us it was "unsalvagable" (perhaps it melted?) so they comped us a variety of their desserts instead. The desserts (creme brulee, tiramisu, chocolate torte, olive oil cake) were OK - not standout but we appreciated the variety.

Had an opportunity to dine here with a group of colleagues at the end of a conference. We were…read moreseated in a private room of the winery, surrounded by oak barrels. The service was exceptional, with the servers being around when needed but also giving us space to enjoy our meal. The food was exceptional. My wife had the chicken parmiagianna - which some at the table said it was the best chicken they had ever had. I had the Chinook salmon on a roasted tomato risotto. It was delicious and cooked to perfection. Along with the excellent wine selection, a highlight was the number of different unique non-alcoholic beverages, including a sparkling apple rhubarb drink, and a watermelon mint mocktail. Definitely will come back again!

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Orolo - Private back room

Private back room

Orolo - Chinook salmon with risotto base.

Chinook salmon with risotto base.

Orolo - Winemakers facilities

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Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro - Bar counter~

Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro

3.3(36 reviews)
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Nice cozy Irish style brewpub S of downtown Penticton…read more Parking is plentiful in the lot attached to the building. The inside looks vintage. Lots of dark wood trim. The usual. There are several screens on the wall, which would satisfy any sports fans. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The fish & chips here are pretty solid. I had mine with onion rings and coleslaw. Typical tasty pub food. Hit the spot. As of my visit they have 5 beers (light to medium). Enough for a flight basically. Can't go wrong. Good choice for getting food in the area.

I had a family dinner here last night. Nice atmosphere for family and friends ideal for dinner and…read morehangouts. We ordered 20oz draft lager ($8.75), Calamari ($18), Dry Ribs ($17), Pulled Pork Sandy ($19.50), and Rose Alfredo Pasta ($19). We meant to say we ordered Baby Back Ribs as waitress misheard it as Dry Ribs. We missed the timing to correct out order. Everything was pretty good except Dry Ribs. Calamari was crispy and flavourful. Dry Ribs didn't stand out as much. It was just dry ribs with salty and peppery flavour in a small portion. Pulled Pork Sandwich was fantastic with plentiful of fries. Sandwich was nicely made with coleslaw. Meat stuffing was delicious as well. Rose Pasta was mouthwateringly tasty. Garlic bread was so good even with Rose pasta sauce. Staff were nice and friendly. Barley Mills was a great place for our dinner last night. There was a pool table by the washroom if any customers want to play pool with friends after work. It was quite a memorable dining experience. Food was two thumbs worthy. I would love to dine here again with my family.

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Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro - Front of pub and liquor store~

Front of pub and liquor store~

Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro - Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad

Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad

Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro - Ribs

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The Hooded Merganser - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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