6 Amazing Downtown Kelowna Restaurants (2025)
Welcome to our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants (2025) you absolutely must try! The vibrant city of Kelowna is pleased to see the opening of several new and exciting culinary destinations in and around town. If you haven’t yet been, we encourage you to branch out, book a table, and try something new…we guarantee you’ll be in for a treat!
Today’s savvy diner wants it all…stellar ambience, great service, top notch food, creative cocktails, a thoughtfully curated wine list, and friendly staff. The restaurants on this list are knocking it out of the park in every category, putting them in a league above the rest. Without further ado, we hope you’ll enjoy our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants.
Wildling
The motto at Wildling is, “humble food and wines of the earth.” There is a real beauty in this simplicity, and Wilding’s menu embraces this concept whole heartedly. Ingredients are sourced as much as possible from small local farmers, and this comes through in the thoughtfully composed small plates that arrive to the table.
Their menu, designed for sharing, celebrates community, camaraderie, and joy through food. About three to four small plates are recommended as a meal, which is great news for us, because that means getting to try many different dishes! The roasted chicken, sun choke raviolis, and Barcelona baked potato are a few of our favourites.
But no meal at Wilding would be complete without their fall-off-the-face-of-this-planet sourdough brown butter chocolate chip cookie, made baked to order. We are so excited for the arrival of Wildling to the Kelowna dining scene, and welcome them to our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna Restaurants!
Bernie’s Supper Club
Good food, good drinks, and good movies describe Bernie’s Supper Club, in a nutshell! If you haven’t yet been, Bernie’s is a welcome addition to the Kelowna dining scene, located conveniently along the main strip on Bernard Ave.
Bernie’s cuisine is inspired by the rich flavours of the Okanagan and the fresh bounty of the sea, and their menu showcase seasonal ingredients at every opportunity. Their dedicated raw bar boasts a variety of raw seafood delicacies, like oysters, tartare, sushi, and seafood towers.
Vegan and vegetarian options abound here too, and everyone ought to try their big warm buns. The interior is dark, modern, and luxe, setting the tone for a great evening out. Bernie’s offers a stellar wine and cocktail list, an enticing happy hour, and a cinema upstairs for those seeking dinner and a movie! Landing on our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants, check out Bernie’s the next time you head out on the town!
Derrick’s Steakhouse
Filling what had been a significant void in Kelowna’s culinary scene, Derrick’s Steakhouse in downtown Kelowna offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional steakhouse experience. Diners should anticipate a 1950s steakhouse with modern flair, which is evidenced, in part, by their caesar salad prepared table side, for two.
Their truffled tenderloin au poivre offers a modern twist on the classic peppercorn steak, while their cast iron beef and brie is another unique and delicious offering. All the classic steakhouse sides are available, along with truffled Mac and cheese.
Of course, those willing to put their fate in the hands of Derrick’s culinary director would be remiss not to splurge on the 5-course chef’s tasting menu, which offers the very best the Okanagan has to offer. For an incredible night out on the town, reserve a table at Derrick’s Steakhouse and you’ll see how it earns its spot on our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants.
Erica Jane Restaurant
What happens when you take the most gorgeous dining room, pair it with the most elegant finishings, and match that with a menu of luxurious, splurge worthy items? You get Erica Jane, Kelowna’s most newly celebrated fine dining restaurant, and the next entry on our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants.
Making waves on Kelowna’s dining scene ever since opening, Erica Jane has ushered in a new era of fine dining in Kelowna and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Show-stopping entrees like the seafood tower, piled high with shucked oysters, seared scallops, prawns, octopus, albacore tuna, and mussels, make any evening feel like a special occasion.
Rack of lamb is another dish sure to impress, along with their fine selection of steak offerings, including a black Angus filet mignon in Wagyu Tallow. For a real splurge, opt for their A5 Japanese Wagyu strip-loin, or their 46 oz porterhouse, carved for sharing. Be sure to reserve a table, and get ready for a dining experience you won’t soon forget.
Gather Restaurant
Fusion is having a moment in the culinary world, and if you haven’t already heard, Korean and Italian go extremely well together! In fact, we don’t see this trend going anywhere anytime soon. Next on our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants, Gather is paving the way for outstanding Korean Italian fusion. What does that look like? Spaghetti carbonara with soy sauce, kimchi risotto, and salmon wasabi, to name a few.
Beyond their creative dining menu, the wine list is equally impressive, featuring over 180 handpicked selections, focused on Chardonnay, Champagne, and Italian reds that complement their modern Italian and Korean cuisine. The setting itself is stunning, with floor to ceiling windows enveloping a lofty modern space. Great for a special occasion or a casual get together, Gather no doubt deserves its spot on our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants.
Salt & Brick
While Salt & Brick may be small in stature, it packs a serious punch! Chef led small plates are full of flavour, utilizing local produce and quality, seasonal ingredients every step of the way. Diners can take a sneak peek of what to expect on any given day via Salt & Brick’s daily fresh sheet (available for viewing on the Instagram account @ saltandbrick_).
Guests will be impressed by thoughtfully curated, local wine list, as well as a beautiful assortment of hand crafted cocktails from which to choose. The staff here are genuinely passionate about good food, great wine, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, which makes all the difference. For a truly local experience (minus their recent expansion to Calgary!), snag a seat at Salt and Brick. We’re sure you’ll agree it deserves its place on our list of 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants.
While a few new establishments have deservedly landed here, several old familiar favourites round out this list of amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants, solidifying them as consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences year after year. Whatever occasion you’re celebrating, we hope to see you soon at one of these 6 amazing downtown Kelowna restaurants soon!
For foodies looking to pair their hunger with the exceptional winery experiences located in the city, please explore our Kelowna Wine Tours And Tastings.
