The Restaurant at Poplar Grove

4.5

59 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Great for scenic views
Romantic
Good for special occasions

At The Vanilla Pod Restaurant, our cuisine style is focused on local and seasonal ingredients with an underlying emphasis on flavour. Key ingredients include fresh herbs which in the summer months are picked from the herb garden next to the restaurant.
Tapas style dishes of international and Mediterranean flavours combined with fresh Okanagan ingredients make for a delightful exploration of contemporary cuisine. Visual presentation is as important as innovation in flavour with judicious use of spices and other seasonings being central to the dishes created by Executive Chef Bruno Terroso.
Our wine menu features the sophisticated tastes of the Poplar Grove Winery and Monster Vineyards which are perfectly paired with Vanilla Pod fare. **Please contact the restaurant directly if you do not see your desired time available**

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Northwest, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(250) 494-8222
Website
http://www.thevanillapod.ca/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bruno Terroso
Private party facilities
By reservations only we offer our long table in the winery barrel room - room charge is applicable.
Private party contact
Paul Jones: (250) 494-8222

Location
425 Middle Bench Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8S5
Area
Penticton / Naramata
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
3.6Value

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59 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time highly recommended
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MTJD
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent with great services. We really enjoyed our evening.
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Spoiledrotten
Vancouver
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We've been to the Vanilla Pod several times over the past few years. The food is usually good, though the menu selection is very limited, now mostly centred around assorted appetizers and flatbreads and is getting to be expensive for what you actually get on the plate. On our recent visit there was a fish special in addition to the two fish selections already on the one-page regular menu and surprisingly no chicken at all (beef and duck were also on the standard menu). A 40oz $265 Wagu beef tomahawk cut steak was the other dinner "special" - not something two people with normal sized appetites would be willing to share. A limited selection of local wines and a full bar. The view is fantastic especially In the evening when the sun is setting and you are sitting on the great outdoor patio - but at this time of year, the wasps were quite annoying as well! We weren't happy with the service this visit - felt very neglected; incorrect drink order, a long wait for dishes to be removed between courses, water glasses not refilled despite 3 requests - not just us but we overheard repeated requests for water, their second bottle of wine, etc. from the 4 people at the next table. We had just dined at Waterfront Wines (Kelowna) and had a far better experience for less money as well as at Theo's Greek restaurant in Penticton , a much more casual place however the service was outstanding. Perhaps because it was nearing the end of the summer season that things were "a little rough around the edges" - not really an excuse though for such an expensive restaurant.
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JandKM
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great supper on our honeymoon. Had a wine tasting at the winery before supper and enjoyed a great bottle of wine looking over the lake with dinner.
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Jeremy
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favourite places to take friends and family who are visiting us in the south Okanagan. The food and beverages are top-notch, the service is always friendly and efficient, the atmosphere is modern and comfortable, and the view is spectacular.
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Mitch
Vancouver
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Incredible view coupled with fantastic food, makes this an incredible restaurant for that special occasion.
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DRdonmac123
Vancouver
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 21 August 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome as always! We love this place. The food and service are on point.
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JanieC
Las Vegas
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A memorable meal as always! Worth noting that the flatbread is not only delicious, it is huge! We had to bring half home with us or we would have not been able to eat the main course. Also worth noting, a specific table can be requested when booking.
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Greenwood68
Amsterdam
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Expensive restaurant and food excellent. Unfortunately, service was abysmal - wait 10 minutes for a menu, plates not cleared away, poor drink service and had to walk to the bench for our bill. Overall poor service - not what you expect from an expensive restaurant
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peterd
Vancouver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far the best restaurant in Pentiction. Beautiful setting and view accompanied by very good food, wine and service. Great for 2 people to larger groups for both lunch and dinner. Our fravorite is a having a bottle of Poplar Grove Blanc De Noirs with the flat breads on the deck.
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425 Middle Bench Road, Penticton, BC V2A 8S5

Additional information

Area
Penticton / Naramata
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Northwest, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bruno Terroso
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thevanillapod.ca/
Phone number
(250) 494-8222
Private party facilities
By reservations only we offer our long table in the winery barrel room - room charge is applicable.
Private party contact
Paul Jones: (250) 494-8222

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