Waterfront Wines was right around the corner from our hotel. Voted Kelowna's best restaurant, the food was quite good. We started with a foie gras pate and some cheese, and then shared pea soup, and had steak and falafel entrees. The wine list focuses on regional wines, and I actually had the Le Vieux Pin Syrah Cuvée Violette we had in the afternoon, but this time the 2022 vintage. read more

Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar - Exterior - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

The restaurant is nice inside, though quite small, so on the weekend, I'd recommend a reservation. More casual than I thought it would be, which is fine. The drinks were good, and they had a nice selection of things. Service was fine. Unfortunately, the food was too salty. My partner likes their food much saltier than me, but even they said everything was too salty. Even the squid had too much salt. If you do go, the potted foie gras was quite good. There are lots of better restaurants though close by. read more

We passed this establishment over while staying in downtown Kelowna as couple of months back choosing Oak and Cru instead. We won't make that mistake again. WRW is just around the corner and is well worth the visit if you are looking for a somewhat unusual dining experience. The menu is not expansive as they choose to go with a smaller menu with local ingredients and a mostly B.C. wine list. The interior is nicely appointed but somewhat oddly laid out. Having a reservation we were quickly seated and well cared for by our waiter Brian, the entire dining experience. He was very knowledgeable about the menu as well as the specials of the day. The lovely K chose the special of 45 day dry aged strip loin. They allowed her to substitute the gnocchi for fork mashed potatoes, which was very kind of them. I chose the grilled sablefish with ravioli which was excellent. Our appys of chilled foie gras with riesling and apricot jelly was excellent, if perhaps a little light on the bread. The burrata with preserved tomato, olive and almonds was also excellent, with again a little more bread needed. We would come back again for sure to enjoy the great service, and excellent food. read more

See all

Amazing last dinner on my Kelowna trip! I had a (huge) glass of red sangria with an apple chutney floater and it was probably the best sangria I've ever had. To eat, I had the cheese board (the cheeses rotate, I chose cheddar/gruyere/gouda) which was incredible, and the fries with lemon pepper mayo and house made ketchup. AMAZING fries with delicious dipping sauces is the way to my heart and they nailed it. I also had the cherry creme brûlée for dessert which was good, I was just hoping for a cherry flavored custard and it was just cherries on the bottom. Highly recommend, I'll be back! read more

Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar - cheese, bread, and wine - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

See all

What a lovely little gem tucked in a corner near the waterfront. Sat at the bar for a delish cocktail & a delish crisp featured rose by Roche. We had to try their famous Foie Gras terrine with apricot & crostini's to pair with our drinks & it did not disappoint! I really wanted to lick the jar clean! Our fun server did offer us additional crostini when she noticed we were running low. Will be back for dinner! read more

See all

If you're looking for an upscale gourmet restaurant experience in Kelowna, this place is it! We made reservations for our dinner as this restaurant is smaller and extremely busy (hard to get into without reservations). We sat at the bar since it was just two of us and we didn't mind. The bartender was our server and he was absolutely fantastic! He recommended dishes and sides to go with our protein choices that the chef was currently making as their "local ingredients" came in. We started the dinner with a sample of some wine from local winery tantalus, and ordered the steak with potatoes and the recommended lobster mushrooms which are locally sourced and tasted absolutely delicious! We also had the scallop risotto which was so rich in flavour and fresh tasting scallop cooked to perfection, we also ordered a 1/2 order of the burrata cheese that is also locally made. Absolutely yum!! This entire meal was delicious. I only wish we had ordered cocktails but we enjoyed our dinner with wine. The service was great! Everyone was friendly and Covid safe. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a a higher end meal in Kelowna! read more

See all

Had a lovely dinner here where the service is excellent, accommodating and above all informative. Beyond the menu, they often serve a few specials so be sure to inquire if your server doesn't already prompt you. I had the Halibut special and it was exceptional. Flavorful, fresh and so perfectly balanced - A+. The location is on the smaller side so be sure to make a reservation as I understand tables book up quickly. They also serve local wines which I highly recommend trying. Great dining experience for foodies. read more

Little cute place with excellent food. Booking is a must as it is always busy especially at weekends. During the nice season it is possible to eat outside. Staff is friendly and they do not rush you. read more

Given this year, nothing is easy to plan, so a last minute trip planned to Kelowna meant I just had to draw a name out of a hat and hope for the best. Thankfully it was a right choice and I'd like to describe how we liked it ... The main thing is the food. Basically - everything was done perfectly as far as I recall. We ordered an appetizer of Wagyu tartare which blew our minds - subtle and delicate flavors with perfectly crispy baguettes on the side. The main course we had of Angus beef and sable fish were also spot on. The beef was tender and flavorful, the fish was well seasoned and cooked just enough. They looked small, but they were very filling! Accompanied by the sides which they also did an excellent job of. We both finished *everything* in our plates. Of course, the rest of the experience was also what you would expect of quality service - our servers were knowledgeable and friendly, the patio space was nicely shaded from the hot sun, plenty of water refills. I don't know what else we can ask for. read more

Waterfront is an extremely popular restaurant in downtown Kelowna. Reservations are a must if you want to guarantee a spot. Pro-tip: make sure to specify you'd prefer to sit on the patio if you want to enjoy the summer weather while you eat. The menu is fairly small with six entrees to choose from. As there was only one vegetarian option, my choice was easy: the organic green pea and mushroom dumplings. Before the main course arrived, we shared the tapas plate which I cannot recommend enough. It comes with olives, pickled vegetables, hummus, and almonds. You can also add a chèvre spread (which we did) and a side of cheese (which we didn't). Oh my gosh! As good as everything was, I am STILL thinking about the chèvre spread two weeks later. I didn't really know what to expect from my dumplings. Often that means you're going to be eating some form of gnocchi but I was pleasantly surprised that these were more traditional stuff dumplings. They were delicious! I especially loved the pumpkin miso drizzle on top. My only issue was with the service. While it was good and the staff were friendly, they were constantly rushing around. My dad asked two different servers multiple times if they could take a photo of our group and every time was told "I'll be back as soon as I do X" but they never returned. Management definitely needs to look into the staffing levels if they are going to be that busy. read more

In the heart of Kelowna downtown lies a gem, one that crafts up delightful dishes that if you're in town you must try! Gemelli pasta, hamachi cheeks, seared halibut and hazelnut cake, all were exceptional! If you must choose, we'd recommend the gemelli pasta. Pasta is authentic and al dente which makes you think it's straight out of Italy. The hazelnut cake is a must order for nutty fans, with chocolatey cream and crunches sprinkled on top, you'd feel you're eating nutella less the overly sweetness! read more

See all

Oh my gosh - this place is so cute! I wanted somewhere special to celebrate my Mum's birthday and our wine tour guide recommended Waterfront and I'm so glad he did. We called to book and you defo have to if you want in here - it's a popular place. The ambience is romantic (there were a lot of people on dates), it's got great mood lighting but not too dark that you can't see your food. The food! We shared the Tempura battered prawn and steelhead trout, melt in the mouth perfection and the Kimchi Aioli complimented it perfectly. For my main I ordered the Crannog Lamb served with Pearl Couscous, Dukkah and a yoghurt dressing. The lamb was rare and tender. Super flavourful but perfectly balanced with the dukkah and yoghurt. I enjoyed every bite. Looking around this place has a well stocked bar and they were making cocktails although we were happy with water after a day of wine tasting. You can see into the busy kitchen which was a fun table topic, you can also see into a fridge where they store big cheese rounds. It was cool to see. read more

Absolutely loved this place! Our server was amazing and the food was fantastic! They have a great variety of wine and cocktails. The potted foie gras was sweet and unique, charcuterie plate was delicious, my partner had the halibut, the duck breast was cooked just right! At first I was doubtful of the portions but we were absolutely stuffed. I would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends or family! We will definitely go back to this restaurant when we're in town. read more

See all

Superb. Cozy. Delicious. The salad was artistic and fresh. Soup of the day was a simple carrot soup that made up for its lack of flavor with an intriguing floating green globular garnish. The beef chuck special was flawless, tender and flavorful. The shredded potato clusters bursting open with melted cheese were surprisingly good. The dessert special was a beer-infused dark chocolate cake with candied walnuts and caramel sauce that hit all the right buttons. The concrete floors and utilitarian rippled-steel walls don't do the culinary artistry justice. The waitress was efficient, unobtrusive, and attentive - perfect. read more

Great food and service. Great for a nice little date night. It cute and quaint. Some appies were a little on the small side

My fave always come here for a special occasion, never had a bad meal. I feel like you could have anything and it would be amazing

We had a delightful meal at Waterfront. The server was super knowledgeable about both the wine list and the menu. I can't eat gluten and the kitchen and server made sure I could eat safely. I had corn soup and duck with rosti. Both were delicious! My husband had lamb carpaccio and the flat iron steak with mashed potatoes. They made his food gluten free as well so I could have a taste. Both were excellent! read more

Had a great dining experience here. The food was very delicious and the service was quick. Definitely recommend stopping by here for a dinner! read more

What a fabulous experience! Our server was awesome and super knowledgeable about the food and wine selection. We had an amazing bottle of local wine and shared a charcuterie platter - the cheese was out of this world! I'm still dreaming about it! I had the fish dish and my husband had the plant based option. We were both super happy with our meals. The best part that stands out for me is the service! Our waitress was awesome! read more

Everything we ordered was a winner here. We started with the creamy soup topped with flax seed cracker and bacon. Great flavour, loved the crunch from the flax seed cracker and the bacon was a great salty balance to the milder soup. Next we had the Scallops (with Miso Emulsion, Kimchi, Cucumber, Quinoa). Giant scallops seasoned perfectly and went really well with the miso emulsion. The kimchi had bits of chopped ginger with a stronger ginger flavour than your normal just cabbage kimchi. Next up we had the risotto - so good and creamy with the quail egg on top. For our entree we shared the Wild Moon Organic Berkshire Pork Loin and Braised Shoulder (Corn 'Gnocchi', Roasted Corn Relish, Chanterelle Foam). Has a slightly overall Mexican flavour to the dish due to the corn gnocchi and roasted corn relish. This was our favourite of the night. Only criticism is the overly fatty braised pork shoulder where the fat was not rendered down completely. We finished it off with the White Chocolate Dipped Peach Mousse and Arlo's Rapsberry Jelly (with vanilla poached peached, farror crackle and mint gelato) on our server's recommendation. SO FREAKIN' GOOD. Love these sweet Okanagan peaches! Great décor and space. It's not exactly "water front" but close to the water and boardwalk a block away. Service was fantastic. We were briefly ignored by our main server due to a larger table being seated. She acknowledged it and let us know the reason which was definitely appreciated. read more

Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar - Risotto, scallops, soup, white chocolate peach, pork - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Fantastic. Small portions with great taste. Try the free-range meats. I had the lamb. Very good.

We decided to splurge and get the 4 course New Year's Eve dinner. 1st course was actually good. 2nd course took half and hour and came with burnt toast (my grandma's favorite, me not so much....) The waiter, who was lovely, compensated a glass of vino because of it. The 3rd course ALSO CAME BURNT!!! Needless to say we're now at A&W. Happy fu$#king new year! read more

Our meal at Waterfront was memorable and delicious. If you have discerning taste or you are looking for a special venue for a special event in Kelowna, look no further than Waterfront. The menu is robust with options from the sea and earth. At the time of my dining, notable appetizer options included elk tartar, heirloom tomato salad, foie gras terrine with Okanagan peaches. These were all very delicious and beautifully presented. The entree selections were also plentiful, and both our meativore and vegetarian guests each respectively enjoyed their selections. The dessert options were a bit more scant and the least memorable of the meal. They were solid, but lacked the "wow" factor that the appetizer and entrees had. I certainly recommend Waterfront to any local Kelownian or anyone venturing in this part of beautiful British Columbia. read more

Just stop reading this now, and call them first because you'll need a reservation to avoid the 2 hour wait... Now there's nothing else to consider. Everything we ordered was fantastic, but my two favorites were the 1) Risotto Prawns and 2) Flat Iron Steak... Although both the octopus and the beet salad were out of this world. I snuck in a few bites of friends dishes, and noted the Halibut to be fantastic! The chef is consistent and everyone at our table was more than pleased with their experience! read more

Outstanding service, food, and wine. Lovely atmosphere. They were happy to accommodate a preorder on New Year's Eve which was most impressive. They even have a tv with a crackling fire playing. The atmosphere Is sophisticated, elegant, and welcoming. Amazing service left us feeling relaxed and ready to dance the night away Totally recommend this little gem of taste and quality. read more

We stopped in here on a Monday evening and were seated immediately. Our experience was great right from the get-go. We began with the Tapas Plate and it was really tasty. Such a nice variety of items - olives, hummus, nuts, etc. There is an extra charge to add cheese or a chèvre spread and we added both. We chose a blue cheese and it was the best I've had. Hubby is just beginning to develop a taste for blue cheese and he enjoyed it as much as I did. Then we decided to combine their Marinated Beet Salad with the Grilled Peppercorn Crusted Heritage Angus Flat Iron and both were absolutely delicious. I don't know when I've had such flavourful beets and the meat was so tender I cut it with my fork. Outstanding! We are returning soon. Looking forward to it! read more

Ate here after being recommended to us by many locals as one of the finest dining restaurants in the area. It was okay, but can't say I was super impressed. We shared a charcuterie and cheese board, and had the sweetbreads and steak tartare. We are big steak tartare fans and have it almost every time it's on a menu, and Waterfront's was very underwhelming. The sweetbreads were overcooked and dry. The charcuterie board was good, but their cured-in-house prosciutto left much to be desired, very over salted. After eating at many of the restaurants in the area, I wouldn't return to this one. read more

Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar - Charcuterie and cheese board - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

We've dined here twice now and I have absolutely nothing even remotely negative to report. These people know what they are doing with food and wine, that is for sure. The food is amazing, the drink options and especially the wine choices are great. The service is so friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they train their staff very well. Looking forward to many more years of dining at this gem. read more

really not fond of giving low ratings. Excellent service overshadowed by a rather expensive pork loin that was about 30% fat by volume. I mentioned this to our waiter and showed him the considerable inedible portion. He said, "So, not so good". I agreed and expected that perhaps someone would apologize and maybe give us a dessert. Not to be. Too bad. read more

Went to the Waterfront Restaurant and had Brandon as our waiter and he was awesome. The Cheese board picks were perfect and even with the downpour of rain he made the evening most enjoyable. The food was great as was the wine and the Creme Brûlée was a great finish for the evening. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back when next in town. read more

I was expecting a lot more from the reviews. The food was average, for the price you are paying you would think the food would be fantastic, that was not the case. The service was poor. And it was very loud in the restaurant. I would not recommend. read more

I just want to save someone else the money and time! Worst food ever. Pork was extremely chewy/dry and chicken was just plain chicken was black bean purée. Could hear other guests complaining that the duck was chewy. Didn't order starters and was told that we would have a wait because of that (strange, but okay...I guess). An hour later our meal finally arrived and was just bad. I don't know what other way to put it other than it was bad. We told our waitress, who in turn got the manager to come over. He explained he could not take anything off the bill as we had told our waitress that everything was fine earlier when she briefly asked (we were still mid chewy bite of the pork and could barely answer her). He brought us complimentary gelato bites (big deal - we didn't try them, but maybe they were okay, who knows or cares) Moral of the story, go some where else! Raudz is amazing and worth every penny! But hey, if you are really into wasting your time and money go to this place. read more

As a vegetarian, this is one of the nicer restaurants in Kelowna that I'm guaranteed a square meal. Their chefs are creative and utilize what's in season to make magic happen. Their service team has personality (in a good way) and is attentive without being overbearing. read more

I couldn't quite believe that no one had reviewed this Kelowna star on the culinary scene. Small, hip, intimate and very much an updated version of the bistro. Under the guidance of the extremely talented Mark Filatow, the tiny kitchen produces a modest but constantly evolving selection of small plates and a few regular portioned mains that never fail to amaze. I had a rib-eye presented with imagination and creative genius. The accompanying potato and vegetable creation (with a jus containing a little foie gras) produced a friendly tug-of-war of complimentary flavours on the palate. I had started with a cheese cake of some kind that was light, crisp and rich and slightly salty. So good. I did not share. The Waterfront takes advantage of all the good things produced by farmers and food crafters in the Okanagan Valley. Their dedication to quality shines through in the creations of Filatow and his staff. The wine list is also a highlight. Heavily weighted to Okanagan wines, many of which are rare and special. The selection of imports features many titles you don't see anywhere else. A fair amount of intelligence and passion has been put in to the wine list. I rarely give a five star rating. To achieve five stars an establishment has to be nailing every aspect of its theme or design. Waterfront is such a place read more

I'm soooooooo in love with this restaurant. The quality rivals that of the top restaurants in Vancouver. So it didn't have a nice view of the lake but other aspects of it made up for it. The service was really good and the cocktails were pretty tasty too. The decore is modern but with a rustic charm to it. More importantly the food is just good. I had the following dishes: 1)Crispy Pakora Battered Calmari w/lime & chili aioli, pickled carrot & cucumber-the calmari were tender and the batter wasn't thick. I could taste all the components mentioned. The freshness and tartness of the carrot and cucumber balanced out the "heaviness|" of the calmari. The portion was quite healthy too. A good dish to start the rest of my meal. 2)Raviolis stuffed w/braised pork cheek & carbonara w own pancetta - those pork cheek were packed with flavour. The raviolis weren't overcooked. That carbonara sauce was rich in flavour and really complimented the raviolis. 3)Thiessen farm quails - grilled breast, crispy legs, smoked polenta, red vermouth jus and really cute cut up squash - the presentation was just beautiful. I could taste the grill flavour from those quail brests. The meat were tender, moist and full of flavour. That jus added the necessary liquid to this dish. It was so yummy! 4)BC Spot Prawn Risotto w/roasted fennel, red pepper and candied lemon- Both the risotto and fennel were lightly roasted to give it the "earthy" taste to it. The red pepper added some colour to the dish. More importantly that candied lemon gave bursts of flavour to bites of the risotto. Every bite I took, I wondered if I would get that extra zing from that lemon. What a lovely addition to the rice! Presentation wise, it could be even better if one of the spot prawns was almost in tact because it would be a nice wow factor. Yet it's still a good dish. I was suppose to only three dishes but I have a hearty appetite and the prawn dish sounded too good to pass. I was really happy with my choices. As for dessert, my experience wasn't that good. I had to send back two desserts. I ordered the following: 5) apricot bread pudding- according to the server it was the lightest dessert on the menu. The presentation was pretty but the taste wasn't there. It came with a caramel flavoured tuile or something. It was pretty sticky in my mouth, so I didn't like it. The icecream on top was nice. It was a deconstructed bread pudding. It came out in two slices. I envisioned it in a little cup, pot or something. To me bread puddings have to be really warm or hot, so it can give off that homey feeling. This one was room temperature and that didn't appeal to me. This dish didn't work for me. 6)caramel foam, orange sorbet and chocolate ganache- the server suggested I try the daily special and I didn't like it. It was way too heavy for me. Visually, it wasn't pretty at all because the foam wasn't light and airy rather it was a melted glob. The ganache was too sweet. I only liked the sorbet. In the end, the server offered me two scopes of the sorbet on the house and I finished it. Overall, I love my dining experience at the Waterfront. Most of the dishes blew me away. It could give those Vancouver restaurants a run for its money! read more

Had been here several times in 2018 with positive experiences, but it seems to have gone downhill. The middle aged hostess with short brown hair is beyond rude. Was seated at the bar and told happy hour drinks are "vice and virtue beer", "Sandhill red", and "le vieux pin white". Good thing I'm familiar with all those breweries/wineries because it was spoken extremely fast and I had to ask exactly what TYPE of beer/wine was on special. How ridiculous to just say where the beer/wine is from but not what it is! Anyway, the bartender who then served us was perfectly nice. The food was delicious... small portions for the price, but not unexpected. But the kicker was, after we paid, we heard the hostess telling another party all the specials. We were never told about a single special, one of which is octopus and our absolute favourite. Wouldn't go back. read more

Great little nook of a restaurant with excellent local fare, fine dining experience. Would never of found this place if not for a recommendation. Very fresh and tasty food with good selection of local wines. Service was excellent also. read more

Wonderful, great, amazing a must have on your list. I will become a regular! Food was fast fresh and fantastic, as was the service! Book ahead, can fill up fast. Love this spot read more

Always a satisfying place to visit, great food and fantastic wine selection. The service is always pleasant and attentive

I was so impressed with the service to begin with. I have some pretty restrictive food needs and when looking at the menu, realized there was not one entree I could order without significant modifications. The server, Allison, was so patient and considerate when told we would just have an appy then find an entree elsewhere. (I'm quite used to this). She and the chef created a meal that was beyond my wildest expectations!! Amazing food, atmosphere and service!!! I will be back!! read more