Places To Eat In The Okanagan

The Best In Dining & Food

An important part of our own travel experience, wherever we go, is finding great places to eat and enjoying local cuisine. And a question we're asked often by visitors is 'Where are the best restaurants in the Okanagan?'

Let me say that there are so many great places up and down the Okanagan. Many are considered the best restaurants around by locals, and yet others, simply great places to get a good meal.

Family & Kid Friendly Restaurants

As a family we often seek out places to eat that offer a casual family environment and kid friendly dinners and meals, that also fit our budget.

From larger, more well-known restaurants to small, almost cubby hole cafes, many of what may be considered the best restaurants are not necessarily fancy, and don't have prices that will break you.

You'll find a wide variety of restaurants with a casual dining atmosphere, and food that kids will enjoy.

Fine Dining & Romantic Dinners

If you're looking to share a special dinner with your favorite person, either along a beachfront or on a hillside patio overlooking the valley, there are definitely wonderful places to choose from, many of which also carry various featured wines from Okanagan wineries reflecting one aspect of unique culture of this region.

Okanagan Fruit & Summer Markets

One thing you don't want to miss out on is fresh Okanagan fruit and the artisan foods from summer farmers markets. It's really one of the highlights of summer.

There's just nothing more delicious than fresh baked goods, tree ripened fruit, handmade artisan cheeses, fresh herbs, and treats made from the harvest of locally grown produce.

On farmer's market days, grab yourself a cup of fresh brewed coffee and browse through any market, and you'll find fruits, vegetables, breads of every kind, preserves, pastries, organic foods and more.

If you're here for any length of time, summer farm markets are also a great place to pick up healthy fresh foods for preparing meals back at your campsite, or other accommodations if you have kitchen and cooking facilities.

Relaxing With A Great Cup Of Coffee

Oh, and just one more thing....coffee. If a good cup of coffee is as vital to your daily routine as it is to ours, then you'll want to know where to find the best cup while you're here.

Sure, you can pay the extra for a standard Starbuck's, or you can find a comfy cozy spot outside on a patio or near the beach, sip on a real cup of java juice and start your day off with fresh roast the real way. These quaint spots are also some of the best places to eat. Check out some of the best cafes, coffee shops and roasters, where the rich aroma of fresh brewed coffee will greet you as you meet with friends and relax under the Okanagan sun :)