Too cramped and noisy!

We occasionally eat at Waterfront Wines but generally find it noisy. But we had friends visiting from Vancouver (foodies) who were aware of Waterfront Wines and really wanted to eat there. First, despite always reserving days or weeks in advance asking for patio seating if possible, we have never been able to eat outside. Second, we were sooo crowded. Our waiter had a very difficult time... more

Excellent dining experience

Chris took very good care of us on a beautiful Okanagan night. The food was sensational. Light summer fare with a great wine pairing of local Chardonnay.

Great dinning experience, excellent food and service

Best Service We`ve ever had

We had a waitress last night who was absolutely brilliant. She was so attentive, but not pushy or fake. Every dish was explained perfectly, the wines explained with passion and true knowledge - I wish I could remember her name!The food was fantastic, the service amazing - thank you for a great evening

Some dishes could be improved

We ordered steelhead trout ($29) & lamb short rack ($32). The steelhead trout was perfectly made, tasteful, and well organized on plate with fresh veggie. The food portion is reasonable. However for the short rack of lamb, it was disappointing. The lamb was accurately cooked as medium rare. However, the marble fat of the two tiny pieces of lamb was too much & did not help to enhance appetite.... more

wonderful food and atmosphere

great food and very good staff. highly recommended

Gem in Kelowna

It was great to find a top notch restaurant in a small town such as Kelowna. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We really enjoyed eating outside on the patio as well.

Great restaurant

Enjoyed the food and service. Had a bit of an unfortunate scene with some of the diners in the same room as us which put a damper on the evening. Would give the restaurant another try as the food was great.

Great Find

Loved this little gem of a restaurant. The patio is cute and cozy, service is top notch, and food is excellent. The only thing lacking was a good view of the water.

Spectacular

Kelowna is a great place to enjoy food and wine
Waterfront excentuates that experience
Young staff eager to help

Awesome Food & Service!

If you are looking for a great restaurant for awesome food & service, Waterfront Wines is THE place! Although they are not right on the waterfront, it is a very nice restaurant! This is not your average priced restaurant, it is pricey, but then you do get what you pay for! We will definitely go back! Everything, from the service, to the drinks, to the appies, to the meal & then, of course... more

Unique in Kelowna

As the name suggests this resto offers a carefully selected and extensive wine list. A tasting was offered when I couldn't decide between a couple of wines. The creative menu produced a mixed result. The halibut was excellent but caulifower dish with it mediocre. Great to see sweetbreads on a menu. The fries were disappointingly soft and way to salty. The tapas plate with the added cheese... more

Great Food

Great Menu, always tasty daily specials. Everyone is very friendly that works in the restaurant. Food is very tasty. We have been there multiple times and never disappoints. Unfortunately we had a less than stellar server this time who never came around until is was time to pay the bill and leave a tip. But the rest of the staff pitched in and were accomodating. If you get a server with dark... more

The presentation and flavours are hands down on a world class level.
Keep up the great level of food quality and service.

Nice Surprise

The food was good, service was fast and friendly....a little pricey but we are worth it.

Loved every bite!

We were recommended to try Waterfront. We are all very selective foodies. Right from the minute we got there, we had great service. We started with a shared platter which had delicious spreads on it. They even gave us gluten free crackers. We then ordered our meals. I ordered the daily special which was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The other 3 people I was with felt the same about... more

Great meal !

Attentive service, great food , love the decor. The shipping container kitchen kills me. Our server was very gracious in dealing with a couple of older table mates that made service challenging( well done , not sure about the menu , half portions, sharing, wobbly table, etc. ) handled it like a pro!

excellent

Beautiful, perfectly cooked meals, great wine selection and cocktails. Highly recommend.

Superb food in a stunning location

If there is one restaurant to visit in Kelowna, Quail's Gate should be top of your list. With friendly and professional staff, great food and stunning views, this restaurant has everything you could wish for.

Favourite New Haunt

Waterfront wines is an excellent venue. I haven't been here in years (living outside Kelowna) and I was glad to find this place expanded and got a facelift. The quality of the food, the plating and the execution of the dishes was superb. The service staff was professional and personable and maintained an excellent pace. The wine list is gold here!!! The wines we had were outstanding and very... more

I was not that impressed with the food, overpriced for the meal, 2 pieces of lamb that were rear, probably 1.5 oz each, some Moroccan herbs that were not cooked out, I have been to Morocco on many occasions and never tasted this spice mix

fantastic !!!!!

the service was excellent, the staff was friendly, the wine was great, the food was perfect. we will be back

Outstanding!

This spot was a real 'find' for is on our trip to Kelowna. Hip little spot right downtown with excellent food and friendly service.

Excellent experience!

My husband and I visited Waterfront Wines for the first time this past weekend and were ecstatic about the food, the service, the wine list, the friendly staff and the overall experience! We will definitely visit Waterfront Wines again!

Disappointed.

I had read so many wonderful views about Waterfront Wines online that we got the impression we couldn't visit Kelowna without stopping here for a casual, upscale dinner. The majority of the evening turned out to be a miss. We started with the Pomme Frites - They were fine. Not crazy about the lemon flavour in the dip as I felt it just wasn't a solid mix with the potato. Next was the soup of the... more

Amazing atmosphere

I had a great time here. It was my first time at waterfront but I heard from friends that it was great so I thought i would try it out. The atmosphere and food were amazing, my only complaint is that the servers weren't as knowledgable as I would have liked. When presenting/describing the food they would stumble over their words or forget entirely what was in it. I was totally understanding... more

Delicious (and beautiful) meal!

I chose Waterfront Wines as the location for my birthday dinner and I must say it was one of the top birthday meals I've had in some time. I had high expectations going in and I was not disappointed. My partner also very much enjoyed his meal. Many times when I drag him out for a "foodie" meal he'll find the environment a bit too pretentious for his liking, but everything was very relaxed,... more

Lovely

We had a lovely dinner (a special occasion - our anniversary). The food was wonderful and beautifully plated. The dessert spectacular

Very diverse flavors

Went for dinner with my son (a Chef) and very much enjoyed the multiple ingredients in every dish. We shared three appetizers the Octopus and squid were melt in your mouth tender, the stripped prawn risotto was amazingly light for a risotto and the scallops were perfectly cooked. I had the Halibut for a main and it was slightly over done but not dry and was delicious. Loved the BC wines overall... more

Wonderful Waterfront Wines

The foodie in our family is my wife and she was ecstatic about the duck dish. I really enjoyed the flank steak. The server was knowledgeable and attentive. All in all a great dining experience. The only disappointment was the non-waterfront location which, as visitors who had not checked the location on the map when we made the reservation online from our home town, was a bit of a surprise.

Fabulous! Delicious

My husband and I were visiting the Kelowna area for wine touring and wonderful food. We found both!! The wine list was both local and world wines and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was quaint but lively and the service was impeccable. We had a wonderful meal and a fabulous time. Thank you to the staff and chef.

Not as good as everyone made it out to be, the wine list was mediocre at best. We got a few glasses of wine and the selection was terrible.The food was good, the ambiance fair, we were in the restaurant part and it felt more like a cafe.Not worth $200.00 for food and wine.

Amazing

I went to waterfront wines because their catering company is going to be doing my wedding. It was a fantastic meal and we left stuffed and excited to have them a part of my big day. Our server was inctedibly knowledgable and personable and the good was excellent.

Early Mothers Day Dinner

This is a wonderful dining experience.Great serving staff, Lee was our server,well done.

outstanding food and service

An exceptional restaurant our server dawn was fun and friendly, the food was in the top five of restaurants that we have ate at. I highly recommend waterfront for any special occasions or romantic nights out.

Excellent food and value

Ate here on May 1, 2014. All the food was excellent and prices were very reasonable. Would highly recommend Waterfront Wines if looking for an upscale dinner in Kelowna.

Awesome!

We had dined at Waterfront Front previously with a big group and had a great time, this time was even better.
Food was amazing and all local ingredients
Bravo!

Amazing Food

An amaing gem of a place for the foodie in you. The specials are all very mouth watering and the menu has something special for everyone's taste buds. We were very pleased with all of our meals and I would definately recommend this wonderful location. I would also suggest that you make reservations, as it was very busy on the Saturday night that we were there.

From Appies to Dessert - devine

Friends from Vancouver came up for a visit and we wanted a new place to go. Heard lots of good things about this restaurant, so decided to give it a try. Every morsel of food had a wonderful balanced taste. Food is nicely plated and everyone in our party raved about all 3 courses! Definitely going back!

One of our favourites in Kelowna

If you have a chance to try a restaurant in Kelowna, Waterfront is one of our favourites. The food is always a amazing and is as local as you can get. The service is always great. You do generally need a reservation though as it is a small place and is easily booked up.
What we love is the combination... more

great service fantastic food

Number one, the services was very professional and they attended to all your needs. The food and deserrs the best in the city

Best diner in Kelowna

From the beginning to the end the diner was really tasteful and interesting
We were coming from France and saw the restaurant on the net
We had the chance to chat with Mark Filatow (the chef) who's very friendly and open minded !we can really feel the love that he put in his dishes
Thanks to the team my girlfriend... more

Excellent Service, incredible Food

We visited here this evening and were blown away. The waitresses were wonderful and the food was delicious. We both had the rack of lamb with greens and corn polenta. The lamb was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and I could have eaten a whole plate of just the lamb. The polenta was a little out of my farmer diet league,... more

Amazing as always

My wife and I had another unbelievable meal at Waterfront on Friday – our fifth in the last year (including our wedding meal prepared by the restaurant’s catering arm ‘Details Catering’ – see below).
It’s our go-to place every time we visit Kelowna. I made the reservation on OpenTable on Wednesday and was so excited to be able to get... more

Best Food, Best Service in Kelowna

The only Con of this place is there is that is does not have the winery View that some of the other restaurants have.
We went to 3 different restaurants in Kelowna during our visit. (Summerhill, Quails Gate & Waterfront Wines)
Waterfront Wines was by far the best in every way.
Food was excellent.
Service was beyond excellent.
I consider... more

100% meal 110% service

My wife and I had dinner at the waterfront wines restaurant and were extremely impressed with our experience. We had a reservation which we booked online and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was Evelyn and she was top notch! She knew the menu very well and made some great recommendations for us. We had the cheese plate, scallops... more

This is the best restaurant in Kelowna

If you want first class food with original twists, this is the place to go.
The Chef, Mark Filatow, is awesome. He is so creative and passionate about the food that he even grows herbs and veggies in his own garden for the restaurant.
The staff are very professional, attentive and friendly, without being instrusive .
And the location is... more

Great place, great food, wonderful wine

Visited with some girlfriends and shared a variety of plates, the food was fresh, and made with a lot of caring. Will definitely be back with my hubby

Fresh and tasty

I had Marinated Beet Salad Happy Days Chèvre, Almond & Arugula Pesto
Green City Acres Greens and Yarrow Meadows Duck Breast Potato Kraut Noodle, Baby Spring Vegetables, Red Wine Duck Jus. While modest portions more than enough to fill me with no room for dessert. Staff were friendly and helpful and more than able to match a local wine to... more

Excellent meal

I did not have high expectations as it was Kelowna and near the casino. But the food and the service were superb. After a nice chat with the chef we ordered the beef cheeks, duck and crispy pulled pork along with a bottle of locally produced wine from their extensive list. All were excellent. This was the best meal we... more

Very, very disappointed

Upon arrival the hostess was defensive and clearly stressed. We had a reservation but we were stuck in the back table with a view of the bathroom door and the dishwasher. We asked for a different table and she told us that this was it! If we were not on a time restraint we would have gone elsewhere. She told... more

A nice find

Small, pleasant setting. Good seafood offerings, and daily specials paired with extensive wine selections. Wait staff friendly and helpful (waitress was winemaker by day). Nice presentation of the food. Would definitely go back if in the area.

Great food and service

Just traveling thru kelowna and picked waterfront because of the chef. We were not disappointed. Out of sight sweet breads, beef cheeks, and flat iron steak all 5 star. Service was also very good.

Little disappointing

I was so excited to go here because of all the great reviews from friends and trip advisor. My sister and bro in law were taking us there as an early anniversary present. She made the reservation on open table, received confirmation # and email confirming day before. We get there and Waterfront doesn't have our reservation showing. My sister... more

Relax Business/Hipster Environment

Went here for date night and ordered drinks & dessert...dessert portion (coconut & polenta cake) was extremely small, less than the size of a crab cake. Not worth $8 for so little. Tasty but nothing to write home about. My husband's scotch was great tasting - the spring bank. I ordered the Apple cider with sailor jerry's. Just okay.
Waitress... more

Best meal so far in the Okanagan (it's taken 8 years

When I write best meal, I include in that the whole experience, the service, the atmosphere, the food & the wine list. I've had some of those components tick the right box in other restaurants but rarely all of them. I'm happy to say that for me, everything worked. All our food choices were different, all of us happy. I... more

Simply an amazing meal

With all of the reviews I have done, you will notice I only do a review if I have had an exceptional experience and tonight was one of those nights. We've dined at this restaurant in the past and always enjoyed the place but tonight was truly great. The first thing we noticed was the expansion they have done and... more

Awesome

Every time we go, it gets better...Chef Mark is brilliant.
and the service is so good...
Can't wait for our next meal there.

Hidden Treasure

We went to this restaurant for the first time just before Christmas with friends. We had planned to go here to eat many times before and for one reason or another never made it. Our loss! The aroma from the open kitchen when you walk in the door lets you know you are in for a treat. Everything from the... more

Awesome

Had a beautiful birthday dinner at this "avant-garde' style restaurant. The atmosphere was next to none, the wine list had a nice selection, and the service was prompt, friendly and just enough! We really enjoyed the charcutrie and the calamari, YUM! The calamari strips were so tender. For our main courses we had the steak, the lamb and salmon. While... more

Favourite place to eat in Kelowna

Excellent wine list, delicious menu (I especially love all of the shared plates), relaxed atmosphere and a friendly & very knowledgeable staff. This is my favourite place to go for a glass of wine and some appies or a full meal in Kelowna. It is also newly renovated - beautiful open kitchen, cozy ambiance and a patio in the summer.... more

Really impressed

We had an excellent meal at this trendy spot in downtown Kelowna. Nice open kitchen, simple decor, very pleasant staff. Gourmet food, great local wine list. Glad to have found such a terrific foodie place in Kelowna!
The only drawback I will mention is that our 17 year old daughter cannot join us here, as guests must be 19 or... more

Hidden Away

A cozy little restaurant/bar just off the 'beaten path' with good food and a great wine selection. Lovely location to sit outside in the summer and share a glass of wine!

One of the best hidden gems in kelowna

We have never had a bad experience at this place! We got engaged here and they also catered our wedding everyone was blown away and said it was the best meal they had ever had!:)

Good service, disappointed in the food

Based on a recommendation, we went to Waterfront Wines for a romantic dinner during our trip to the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Despite very good service, we were disappointed in the food. The taste of the food was notably average, and they undercooked my husband's salmon. When he (politely) brought it to their attention, they took it back to cook... more

Super Awesome

We enjoyed an amazing night out for super at this awesome little restaurant. Excellent service was our first kick off to a great night, followed by a great atmosphere and topped with awesome food. Local items used to create masterpieces of dishes, made fresh once ordered. We enjoyed delicious local wine, cheeses, salad, main dishes to die for and scrumptious... more

slightly disappointed - but I would try again

We went with two friends who live here in Kelowna and know the chef. It was a little noisy and the lighting where we were wasn't good enough to read the menu. Apparently the renovations haven't added to the feel of the restaurant so maybe something needs to be done in that direction. The wait staff were absolutely great and... more

Best restaurant in canada

I went to this restaurant because it was recommended to me by several friends! The service was excellent and the food was amazing! Definitely worth it to make a stop at Waterfront Wines. The Chef was also magnificent! I had the lamb and it was delicious! My husband had the scallops and they were also cooked to perfection! I can... more

Too big

Used to be ur gave hidden place. New renovations are too big and cafeteria like. Still an awesome wine list and menu. Lost it's atmosphere and sexy mood.

Amazing

The food at waterfront was amazing! Myself and 2 friends sampled a variety of dishes and each blew us away. We all work in the food and beverage industry and takes alot to impress us, the food, the service, the cocktails, even the glass wear was well thought out and impressive. My new favorite!

Local, fresh, creative, great food, wine and service

My wife and I celebrated our 10th anniversary last night. The food was awesome: scallops, mushrooms, duck, lamb and lemon tart were all perfectly prepared using as much local fare as possible. Service was perfect and ambience was very romantic. Owner/Chef Mark Filatow paired the wines with each course and his skill as a chef and a certified sommelier were... more

I would go back

Very professional staff, chef really seems to know what he is dong. Outside area could use a bit more ambience . Inside is modern. We would go back. Noise level can get loud as we had a table of six very loud people beside us, but after they left, it was fine.

Walked in for a glass of wine and stayed for dinner

We walked in for a glass of wine thinking that we weren't hungry and the aromas were so good that we ended up staying for dinner. The meal was fabulous - I had the lamb duo and my husband had the duck. The safe were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wines. We had such a great time that... more

disappointed

I had heard such good reviews of this restaurant and it has won lots of awards. It was very expensive. The portions were very small (I am not a big eater) and I didn't enjoy what I ordered. I think it is vastly over rated

Try the Halibut and local cyder

Sitting outside at Waterfront in the early evening with temperatures in the high eighties calls for a long cool drink and the local cider hits the spot - although we did go on to sample a few bottles of the Tantalus Rose.
Both my starter shrimp and main of halibut were delicious but my wife's choice of main was scallops... more

food was excellent

The outside area was nice and cool on a hot evening

Best high-end restaurant in Kelowna

We eat out often in Kelowna and when we want a romantic meal with good wine and delicious food, Waterfront Wines is our first choice. Their flank steak is the best I've ever had and my husband typically enjoys their seafood features. Raudz is also a great dining choice. For casual, reasonable meals we love De Bakkers Kitchen for their... more

Delicious

Dinner here was excellent, we shared calamari pakora, lamb and risotto, each of which were better than the next. We had been tasting wines all day and so we opted for some cocktails instead, which were also fantastic. We sat on the terrace which was fine, would be nice if there was a better view than the street, but that... more

I love it here

I can't get enough of this place! The food is outstanding and the service is too!!

Ambiance Plus

Awesome appy's/tapas with wine; incredible! Awesome service.

I love you Waterfront wines

So admitedly this is a late review, but darnet this restaurant deserves one, so I'm forcing myself to take a few minutes to express my deep love and gratitude for this gem in Kelowna.
Kelowna is a small community and is sadly overwhelmed by generic mediocre big box "Mc-restaurants".
This place is the diamond in rough!
Another reviewer discredited the... more

Good place to meet friends downtown

Newly expanded, you will find more tables available and may get a spot without reserving ahead. We showed up on a Thursday night, and seated at a little table with servers funneling through, TV flickering overhead and shoulder to shoulder with the neighboring tables. The wine selection was good, and the pe salad I had was fresh and well portioned.... more

Funky Vibe - Fabulous Food

Anytime you go to Waterfront Wines you are sure to experience Mark Filatow's exceptional cuisine. Utilizing locally sourced fresh produce, each item on the menu is unique and full of flavour. The newly renovated restaurant is trendy and inviting. The service is welcoming and professional. The wine list features the best of the Okanagan and there is always a new... more

Awesome experience

My wife and I were visiting Kelowna and chose Waterfront for a nice dinner out, and we were glad that we did! Service and delivery of food were very prompt and our waiter was very knowledgable. We had the pork ravioli and oysters to start, for main course we had the scallops and beef entrees, and we ended off with... more

Really want to give a good review but remain ambivalent

With the expanded area, there is now a wine bar in the original area and the room has tables for more intimate seating. The atmosphere is less crowded wit the new space but the ambiance remains very relaxed. I remain ambivalent about reviewing this place based on al the other great reviews. I have been there now three times and... more

yes

cool food and drinks, makes you feel like we are in the city and not kelowna

Always been my fav

Surprised that Waterfronts is not Top Five at least! Great room, Food Rocks! Will continue to go back as per my usual place to eat.

Very good, despite some issues

Waterfront came highly recommended, and we looked forward to a great dinner. When we drove in to Kelowna we decided to swing by to check it out and ensure our phone reservation was secure. It's a good thing we did, as it turned out they had us booked for the next night. The manager graciously rebooked and asked us which... more

I have been a frequent visitor at Waterfront for years. My husband and I love the atmosphere and the food (they also have an amazing wine list) - the staff is always attentive and knowledgeable. Chef Filatow's dishes are amazing and feature loads of local, seasonal ingredients!

Best place for a great glass of wine in Kelowna. Staff are great - very knowledgeable.

honestly, who cares about the food here? come for the view and great location and hope you get an outdoor table.