Below we have compiled an incomplete list of places to eat and drink, and things to do in Penticton. This is merely a snapshot of what this beautiful city and surrounding area has to offer, so stop by the Penticton Visitor Centre[1] to get equipped with all the information you need to explore!
Places to Eat
Penticton boasts a wide variety of restaurants that you are sure to enjoy. Below, you will find a list of just a few of our favorites!
Cafés/Breakfast Places: Honey Toast[2], and The Bench[3]
Light Lunch/Grab & Go: Brodo Kitchen[4], Il Vecchio Delicatessen (cash only)[5], Happiness Thai[6]
Greek: THEO’s[7], Mykonos’s[8] and La Casa Ouzeria[9]
Indian: Ashoka[10] and Lachi[11]
Japanese: Ginza Sushi[12], Sushi Heaven[13] and Isshin Sushi[14]
Pizza: Pizzeria Tratto Napoletana[15], Skaha Pizza[16], Pizza 24[17]
Mexican: Vallarta Grill[18] and Tacos del Norte[19]
Local Favorites: Salty’s Beach House[20], Loki’s Garage[21], and The Black Antler[22]
Located at the Lakeside Resort: The Hooded Merganser[23], The Barking Parrot[24]
Sweet Treats: Tickleberry’s[25], VeriBerry Frozen Yogurt[26] and Ogo’s[27]
Places to Drink
Penticton has an abundance of wineries and breweries, some even offering their own bistros. The list below only provides a small sampling of what is around.
Wineries: There are over 40 wineries along the Naramata Bench[28] ranging from 1-15km from the Conference Centre
Breweries: The Cannery[29], Highway 97 Brewery[30], Slackwater Brewery[31], and Neighbourhood Brewing[32] (great tacos!)
Things to Do
Penticton has a variety of activities to keep everyone entertained!
For Adults: Wine tours are offered via bus[33], hop-on hop-off trolley[34], and even by bike[35]!
For Kids: LocoLanding Adventure Park[36] and a variety of playgrounds and water parks including the Wibit Waterpark[37] on Okanagan Lake!
For Everyone: Try Exit Escape Rooms[38], walk or bike[39] the KVR trail towards Naramata, float the river channel[40], rent paddle boards during the day[41] or book a night tour with glowing paddle boards (from Glow SUP Adventures[42])! Penticton also offers beautiful beaches, parasailing[43] & more!
[1] Penticton Visitor Centre: (250) 276-2170, https://www.visitpenticton.com/
[2] Honey Toast: (587) 897-1120, http://www.honeytoast.ca
[3] The Bench: (250) 492-2222, http://www.thebenchmarket.com/
[4] Brodo Kitchen: (778) 476-1275, http://www.tastebrodo.com/
[5] Il Vecchio Delicatessen: (250) 492-7610
[6] Happiness Thai: (236) 422-2228, https://happiness-thai-restaurant.business.site/
[7] THEO’s: (250) 492-4019, http://eatsquid.com/#dinner
[8] Mykono’s: (250) 493-5322
[9] La Casa Ouzeria: (250) 492-9144, http://lacasaouzeria.com/
[10] Ashoka: (778) 476-2273, http://www.ashokaindiancuisinepenticton.ca/menu.php
[11] Lachi: (778) 476-5665, http://www.lachi.ca/
[12] Ginza Sushi: (250) 493-0303, www.ginzasushi.ca
[13] Sushi Heaven: (250) 493-1467, www.sushiheavenpenticton.ca
[14] Isshin Sushi: (250) 770-1141, http://www.isshinsushi.ca/
[15] Pizzeria Tratto: (250) 493-0080, www.pizzeriatratto.com
[16] Skaha Pizza: (236) 422-2230, www.skahapizza.com
[17] Pizza 24: (250) 493-6161, www.pizza24.ca
[18] Vallarta Grill: (250) 492-5610, http://vallartagrill.ca/
[19] Tacos del Norte: (778) 476-2288, https://www.tacosdelnorte.ca/
[20] Salty’s Beach House: (250) 493-5001, http://www.saltysbeachhouse.com/
[21] Loki’s Garage: (250) 770-7890, www.lokisgarage.com
[22] The Black Antler: (236) 422-4002, www.blackantlerpenticton.com
[23] The Hooded Merganser: (250) 487-4663, https://www.pentictonlakesideresort.com/dining/hooded-merganser/
[24] The Barking Parrot: (250) 493-9753, https://www.pentictonlakesideresort.com/dining/barking-parrot/
[25] Tickleberry’s: (250) 497-8862, https://tickleberrys.com/
[26] VeriBerry Frozen Yogurt: (778) 476-0599
[27] Ogo’s: (250) 770-1060, https://www.ogos.ca/
[28] Naramata Bench Wineries: https://naramatabench.com/
[29] The Cannery: (250) 493-2723, https://cannerybrewing.com/
[30] Highway 97 Brewery: (250) 493-0323, https://www.hwy97brewery.com/welcome.html
[31] Slackwater Brewing: (236) 422-0812, www.slackwaterbrewing.com
[32] Neighbourhood Brewing: (778) 380-0841, www.neighbourhoodbrewing.com
[33] Grape Escapes Wine Tours & Wine School: 250-493-3238, https://grapeescapes.ca/
[34] Trolley Co.: (250) 460-1242, www.trolleyco.ca
[35] Epic Cycling Wine Adventures: 604-626-5167, https://epiccycling.ca/
[36] LocoLanding Adventure Park: (250) 770-1896, http://www.locolanding.com/
[37] Wibit Waterpark: http://okanaganwibit.com/penticton-wibit.html
[38] Exit Escape Rooms: (778) 476-3340, www.e-exit.ca/Penticton/
[39] Penticton Bike Rentals: (250) 462-1151,http:/www.pentictonbikerentals.com/
[40] Coyote Cruises: (250) 486-5755, https://www.coyotecruises.com/
[41] Penticton Paddle Surf: (250) 492-1168, http://pentictonpaddlesurf.com/
[42] Glow SUP Adventures: (250) 486 1116, https://www.glowsupadventures.com/
[43] Pier Watersports: (250) 493-8864, https://www.pierwatersports.com/