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Contemporary, Wine Bar, Canadian
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Reviewed May 17, 2023

This place is a ‘must stop’ for any foodie. I worked with Sharleen to curate a personalized 6 course wine / food experience , and we were blown away. Everything is local, seasonal farm to table. And it was amazing! Chef Mark came to chat...with us several times, telling us about the wine/food pairings. Sharleen was very attentive throughout. These folks are passionate about what they do, extremely knowledgeable about everything they serve and they do it superbly. This food/wine experience rivals anything I’ve had while during my many global travels. Thanks again, Chef Mark and Sharleen, for a unforgettable experience! The girls and I all discussed how unique and delicious everything was. Bravo! Sure hope and plan to return !More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 21, 2023 via mobile

Went to the restaurant for a business dinner and the evening was delightful. Had the beet and carrot salad. Very good and well presented. Main was skirt steak with fork mashed potatoes and vegetables. All cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend this establishment.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed October 17, 2022 via mobile

Welcome to Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar! Chef and Sommelier Mark Filatow (Wickaninnish Inn, Bishops, Diva at the Met, Fresco) strives for the freshest, locally sourced ingredients and local wines/spirits/beers. His passion for ONLY the finest truly resonates with each delicately prepared dish… Sensational! There...is no secret why Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar is 12th year in a row “Best Restaurant in the Okanagan”! Perfect spot to bring our friends and celebrate a birthday! 🎉🎂🍷🥂Always impressive service from Ashley-warm, attentive and friendly. Confidently, one of our favourite restaurants we’ve had the pleasure to enjoy! 🏆🍇❤️More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 11, 2022 via mobile

We had gone here before and boy, has the menu shrunk. 4 dinner options only. The starters were all mainly different types of tapas plates. The wine certainly wasn’t 6oz. And we were seated in a tiny tiny table right next to the entrance. Not...a great experience. Really sad because before the pandemic, this was our favourite restaurant in Kelowna. We drank our wine, shared a tapas plate…and went to another restaurant for our entrees. We won’t be back.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed June 26, 2022

Fabulous food. So great to be able to have a good foie gras this side of the Atlantic, and the roti potatoes with the duck were heavenly. Will definitely go back next visit to Kelowna.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed April 16, 2022

We always celebrate our wedding anniversary with a special meal, and this was no exception. The menu was broad with plenty of choice. (No elk this time, though.) We started with a plate of olives, which were tasty. My wife had a lovely duck plate,...which was massive enough that she enjoyed it for dinner the next night at home as well. I had a flat iron steak, cooked to perfection, served with veg and mashed potatoes in a beaurdelaise sauce. We ordered wine by the glass but I had only one because the roads were slippery that night. Dessert was a wonderful chocolate cake with sauces and ice cream, and they added a shortcake treat for our anniversary. Service was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience. I should mention that the COVID precautions were well done.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed April 3, 2022 via mobile

We loved our dinner at Waterfront. Amazing service, food, and atmosphere. We only escape our little town very rarely, so evenings like this are a treat! We can’t wait to come back!

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed April 1, 2022 via mobile

We did not try the mains but we had many of the shareables. We have the mussels, fois gras, and cheese board and all options we very good. The price is definitely a little steeper then other places.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 2, 2022

We went for a Birthday, the food was average the Sablefish and the Gnocchi were very disappointing with the Gnocchi being hard. Taps's was very plain consisting of too many styles of Bread, plain Olives and a some Humus and then our 3 guest's and...my wife felt to be rushed out at around 9.15pm. I booked it because of the great reviews but it did not meet our Expectations!More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed November 13, 2021 via mobile

Delicious food and excellent service. Mushrooms on toast were to die for! Simple dishes cooked perfectly, loved that we were able to see the chefs at work in the kitchen.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed September 23, 2021 via mobile

Delicious meal to end our time in Kelowna! We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and attentive throughout. It is clear the chef takes great pride in his work and is very talented not only by the quality of food on...the menu but the unique specials they create each day as well. I had the sablefish (which I had never had before) and now I am obsessed. They should bottle and sell the crab and ginger broth it came with! The flat iron steak was also a big hit. Great spot for foodies and folks wanting a nice night out.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 12, 2021

Our meals here were excellent. We had the duck and the sablefish, and both were really fantastic. The ambience inside is not great - little tables tucked into corners - and the servers were fine - more of a casual vibe from them than a..."fine dining" vibe. But the food is the reason to come, and it's worth going for.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed July 25, 2021

First off let me say the patio is great. I hadn’t been here before so I did not know where to sit but I’m very glad we got outside. The service was pretty good. I had their flat iron steak and it was delicious. For...me the win was in all the details on the plates. I noticed all the little things you’re not supposed to notice and everything worked so well. Hey, who thought of putting blue cheese on top of apricot halves? I loved it. What a great little restaurantMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed July 16, 2021

Our group had an immensely enjoyable evening at this lovely and trendy restaurant. A Barrata salad was delicious even if not made with Buffalo Milk. Just as good , i.e. amazing , was the Bread and Foie Grais . Otherwordly! The peice de resistance was...the Flat Iron Steak. I have had steak in restaurants many times, but this was arguably the best. The meat was tender , sweet and juicy and prepared exactly as requested. Served on a bed of the most exquisite potatoes I have ever eaten it was a surreal experience. Wait staff was super nice and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed March 26, 2021

We had a fabulous evening with old friends...great conversation and delicious, gourmet food. Our waiter was FANTASTIC! The room was a little too smoky for my liking as the open kitchen was next to our table. But sooooo delicious!

Date of visit: March 2021
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Please visit the restaurants website and gift cards can be purchased online there. Cheers!
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Response from Chris W | Reviewed this property |
Not sure I would just call them
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Hello, We are able to change most dishes to accommodate gluten free if they are not already so. We even have two gluten free desserts. Cheers, Chef Mark Filatow
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  • Value: 4
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