The dining scene in Penticton is always evolving! While there are already some fantastic local restaurants to choose from, it is always exciting to find a new spot to enjoy a great meal. There is an interesting collection of new restaurants having opened their doors over the past year. I’ve summarized all the new restaurants in Penticton below so you can be sure to try them all.
LOCAL Public Eatery
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Location: 1070 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton (in the Ramada)
LOCAL Public Eatery is the new restaurant in the Ramada, where the Station Public House used to be. It is a chain restaurant with a few locations across Canada already. It’s open for lunch, happy hour and dinner plus brunch on weekends and holidays. I’ve only been once so far but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, service very friendly and the atmosphere felt casual and fun. We were just there for a quick, early dinner (with a 3 year old, hence the very plain burger in the middle) but I definitely want to go back to try one of their “group activity” drinks with friends.
BarBurrito
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Location: 2601 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton
A new burrito spot in Penticton! As someone who regularly orders takeout from the *other* burrito spot in town (Much Burrito) I will definitely be giving this a try ASAP. At a glance the menu seem pretty similar so it will be interesting to see if BarBurrito takes the new #1 burrito spot in my heart.
Palmer Steakhouse
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Location: Vernon Ave, Penticton
Brought to you by the same folks behind Shaughnessy’s Cove in Summerland, Palmer Steakhouse is Penticton’s newest steakhouse. Located in the new Four Points by Sheraton Penticton, Palmer Steakhouse is bringing a “fresh vibe” to Penticton. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.
Asian Garden Restaurant
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Location: 2987 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 6G3
Asian Garden Restaurant is now open. It is in the old location of Penticton Buffet at 2987 Skaha Lake Rd and has the same owners as China Palace (now closed). They offer a lunch and dinner buffet as well as takeout and delivery on Skip the Dishes. Reviews so far have been very mixed, leaning towards not good (and that’s putting it nicely). I have personally not tried it yet so won’t personally comment on the quality of the food. The menu does look extensive and there aren’t many other buffet options in Penticton (if any) so it might be worth a try for the experience.
Dosa Villas
Menu 1; Menu 2
Location: 786 Westminster Ave W #101, Penticton, BC V2A 1K8
As a lover of South Indian food I could not be more delighted to see a dosa restaurant open in Penticton. Dosas are a savoury crepe usually stuffed with a potato and onion filling and served with a lentil-based stew called sambar. The menu at Dosa Villas has a wide variety of flavour options as well as curries, and some indo-chinese dishes.
Pho & More
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Location: 314 Main Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
Pho & More has opened in the old Saigon House location but is confirmed to be new owners. Nothing beats a bowl of pho on a cold day. I look forward to trying Pho & More as so far reviews have been positive.
H&L Dumpling House
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Location: Food court at Cherry Lane Mall
You may already be familiar with H&L Dumpling house as they sell out of a food truck at the Penticton Farmers Market. They have now opened a new location in Cherry Lane Mall for a more permanent location to enjoy their delicious homemade dumplings. This family run business is worth supporting and the food the serve is top-notch. A favourite is definitely their soup dumplings!
Oh My Cod
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Location: Food court at Cherry Lane Mall
The food court at Cherry Lane Mall has been a revolving door of restaurants over the years. Not even A&W wanted to stick around for long! Oh My Cod is a new addition to the mall food court and we hope it lasts. I can’t say a food court of a suburban mall is my top choice ambiance for enjoying fish and chips but so far i’ve heard nothing but good things about the food. Close your eyes and imagine you are seaside. Open them up and head to The Shoe Warehouse to browse for 20% off Crocs.
Wings Penticton
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Location: 152 Riverside Dr. (in the Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre)
The new “Wings” location in Penticton has finally opened. The signage was teasing us for far too long, I wasn’t even sure if it was coming or going. Unfortunately my one experience eating there wasn’t the best. Perhaps the cost of wings has just gone substantially up these days but the food felt incredibly expensive for the quality.
Kin & Folk
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Location: 557 Main St. Penticton
Kin & Folk is at the top of our list of new restaurants in Penticton to try this summer. The goal of the folks behind Kin & Folk is to bring the community together to share, celebrate and indulge over a refined dining experience. The chef draws inspiration from global cuisines but flavours are rooted in their asian heritage. The menu highlights fresh ingredients, local producers and modern cooking techniques. On the cocktail menu you will find classics but with a cheeky twist as well as a collection of thoughtful zero proof drinks. This is definitely a must-try new restaurant in Penticton!
Dragonboat Pub
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Menu: Page 1 / Page 2 / Breakfast
Location: 3895 Lakeside Road, Penticton
Dragonboat Pub is another one of the new restaurants in Penticton that you need to try. They serve elevated American pub food so it is super approachable. The drink menu is also well-curated with local wine, beer, cider, cocktails and rotating taps. There is even two pages of shots you can order in the drinks menu! The restaurant interior features Indigenous art and dragonboat wall murals all painted by locals. The exterior has a beautiful hand painted dragon boat for the restaurant signage.
Dragonboat Pub is located in the Marina on Skaha Beach so it has a beautiful view of the lake. If you snag a spot on the patio there is lots of boat activity to watch while you eat.
Read about my visit to Dragonboat here
Katsu Heaven
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Location: 203 Martin St. Penticton
Katsu Heaven opened its doors in early April 2023 after undergoing renovations for over a year. According to Ian Cha, the owner and chef, this establishment is be the “brother restaurant” to Sushi Heaven.
The main highlight of Katsu Heaven’s menu is katsu of course! Katsu is a well-loved Japanese comfort food typically made of deep-fried breaded pork or chicken cutlets. Katsu Heaven also has fish, tofu and even cheese variations on their menu. The restaurant also serves a variety of other Japanese dishes such as sushi rolls, pan-fried noodles, ramen, yakisoba, tempura and Korean-style fried chicken.
Chulo Tapas & Bar
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Location: 124 Estabrook Ave Penticton
Chulo Tapas is brand new as of mid July, 2023! It is a tiny Spanish tapas bar with just 20 seats inside as well as space on the patio. A creative collection of tapas, pintxos and cocktails to add to your list of new restaurants in Penticton to try.
OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
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Location: 361 Martin St. Penticton
OROLO is a new cocktail bar and restaurant in Penticton that offers an upscale dining experience with a focus on connecting diners to the local community and beautiful surroundings. The refined yet relaxed atmosphere offers elevated cuisine with a commitment to supporting local farmers and producers. Diners can enjoy an intentional dining experience with a menu that includes luxurious dishes like dry-aged BC Ribeye and Canadian Caviar, as well as casual options like Steelhead Trout, Lentil + Chickpea Fritter, and the TIME Original Burger. OROLO is also committed to offering comprehensive plant-based offerings . OROLO also offers a wide selection of BC’s best wines and classic and creative cocktails.
The Dog Park at Yellow Dog Brewing
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Location: 169 Estabrook Avenue, Penticton
Yellow Dog Brewing has opened up The Dog Park where Bad Tattoo used to be. This is beautiful outdoor patio space serving Yellow Dog beer and food from their Hungry Monster Food Truck. They have limited hours right now but plan to fully open later this year.
Garden House Bistro
Menu: Part 1 / Part 2
Location: 610 Main Street
The Garden House Bistro is a new restaurant in Penticton serving diverse European meals. Their menu offers classic dishes developed into modern cuisine. They opened in April 2023 after a year of renovations and decorating. The bistro offers casual dining with menu offerings such as Souvlaki, Paella, Schnitzel and a collection of pasta dishes (among many other items). The restaurant also has a charming patio that is open for the summer.