Infusions Restaurant at Okanagan College in Kelowna
1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X7, Canada
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Infusions Restaurant, situated on the Kelowna Campus of Okanagan College, offers a unique dining experience where culinary education meets gastronomic excellence. Serving both the college community and the public, Infusions features a regionally-focused menu created by Culinary Arts students under the mentorship of Red Seal Chef Instructors and Executive Chef Ruth Wigman. This dynamic learning environment allows students to craft exquisite dishes with fresh, local ingredients, offering seasonal menus that cater to diverse dietary preferences. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $49 or a 3-course dinner for $59, knowing your visit supports the development of tomorrow's culinary leaders while indulging in exceptional cuisine.
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Very disappointed! I left 2 messages with questions with Infusions on the menu and Parking. Neither was returned. The Friday October 11th menu was a thanksgiving menu only, turkey or salmon. This was not indicated anywhere on the website and we expected the regular menu. When we questioned the staff about the unexpected change in the menu, they brushed it off and told us it was shown on the web site. Not true, we checked again and nothing was shown on the website. The soup was lovely, except for the 10 or 15 pumpkin seeds that garnished the soup, which were inedible and had to be taken out of the soup…..maybe someone forgot to roast them? We paid $50 for a standard turkey dinner and feel it was extremely poor value. We will not ever return to Infusions.
Very nice food. Fine dining and really enjoyed our meal.
Food was not as good as it used to be. But awesome service. And I would bring your own wine.
What a fabulous experience. Gourmet food, and supporting people who are passionate about what they’re doing. Wonderful to be in a place that so appreciates your presence. One of the students even brought out the dessert and was so proud. It was adorable. Amazing food - butternut squash soup, steel head trout, and devil’s food cake.
Such a wonderful place to have a special dinner out! We've been going here for years and the food is always fantastic. I do however miss the fixed price menu they used to have - it made me feel like we were in France :)
This was our first time and the food and service was excellent. Will go again.
Fabulous!!! Great service and the lunch we had was fantastic! The students were just starting their session. Everything was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. It was well worth going to. We will be back for dinner on Friday 👍🏼
We have always loved the food experience, and the price point is excellent. The woman who has ran the restaurant end of the cooking school for 15 yrs.,Susan, always informed us as to what we where eating, how the students prepared the food, etc. She has personality. Unfortunately she was not there tonight. Service was ok, food? not up to the usual. First time I've had my food plated, and sitting. Hope this is not an indication of the future for this restaurant.Normally I give it 5 stars, but not tonight.
Awesome overall dinner experience sprised students cooked my food. Dinner was awesome from start to finish
Proper cuisine from the Culinary Arts at Okanagan College.
Dinner was amazing. I cant wait to go again.
Fantastic culinary student run place!!
Culinary students did an incredible job putting together a dinner
Excellent meal from the second term chef class! From appys to mains followed by wonderful dessert choices and finishing up with home made chocolates.
Will definitely be back! A great dining experience!
I am a student at okanagan college, and love the idea of supporting other local students training in the culinary industry.. the first time visiting infusions was great. The prices were cheap, the food tasted good, and I got a free dessert( unlike our cafeteria, which is the same price for less food). But one visit, changed my mind completely about this place. While eating my chicken burger and fries, I noticed some of the sides of my burger were cold. I didnt care too much about it because I was really hungry. But after a few bites into my chicken burger I noticed it was COMPLETELY RAW!!!! This made me furious, knowing this could make a person really sick, this could make me sick!!! And after my friend was also served raw beef in his OC burger we called over the waitress and explained what happened, and how we would like to discuss this situation with the head chef and urged him to discuss this situation, and this potential learning curb with his students... She was kind and apologized and asked if we wanted another burger. My friend said no, and I agreed because I was still hungry... When the head chef came out we explained to him the situation with our meals. Shockingly, He wasnt shown the food when brought back there, meaning he didnt explain to the students, learning, how this is unsafe to serve to people.. and To be honest he didnt seem to care about the situation either, WHICH MAKES ME EXTREMELY CONCERNED WHAT COOKS ARE COMING OUT OF THE COLLEGE!!!?!?...And to top it off, when my new chicken burger was brought out the whole chicken was burnt to a crisp!!! Complete waste of my time and money, HONESTLY!!... Like I said usually I usually love supporting my fellow students and there learning, but I am DEEPLY CONCERNED how these students are being trained.... If this was a real restaurant (like the Cactus Club, The Keg, ext.) they would be FIRED!!! NO QUESTIONS ASKED!! SUPER Disappointed In The Okanagan College... I will definitely not be returning!
I was going to start this ramble with the standard canned line like Best kept secret in Kelowna. But I realized that it is so good and so rare in Canada that Id expand it to the best kept secret in BC. First, let me explain what this restaurant is. It is an outlet for the students in the Okanagan Culinary Arts program to prepared and serve their creations. Its not a private swim or drown commercial venture. The price of the meal is so far below the quality of the meal because they need an outlet for what they make. It gives the kids a way to present their talent beyond the classroom. Behind the back wall of the dining room is a complex of commercial kitchen infrastructure that is turning out world caliber chefs from the Okanagan College culinary school. They are taught and overseen by top tier instructors and you get to taste their creations. This place has no sign on the road. It has no signage on campus to lead you there. It doesnt even say restaurant on the outside...just Infusions. Culinary Arts. Its buried among classroom buildings, shops and administration buildings. Its not hard to find if your looking for it but the general public doesnt even know its there. Id never heard of it. I dont even think they advertise. They dont even have a website. Its the kind of place that you quietly lean over to your friends as you enter and ask if its OK for the public to go to. For the price of a burger and fries and a slippery plastic chair at Burger King, you get a real, meal of 5 star restaurant caliber. We went for lunch today and for $11, I had the best turkey clubhouse and Caesar Salad and a chocolate torte for dessert that I can remember. My wife had the days special of seafood ragu while my daughter had a chicken wrap. It was all well presented as these kids are shown how the flashy joint do it and charge 3 times as much. And it was big enough to qualify as a full meal, not some downsized, detuned piece of artwork. We saw the dinner menu and plan on going back soon. Parking and finding the place is a challenge the first time you do it. Heres the drill...park in one of the public lots. They are well marked. Instead of doing the guy thing and wandering until you find it, ask a kid walking by and ask for the Infusions restaurant or the culinary arts building. Youll be glad you did. Oh...and heres something you dont get at any restaurant...gratuities are not accepted. A donation to the school can be arrange if you wish. This policy appears in a footnote of the menus.
Amazing food beautifully presented
Priced wisely for students
Cuz I cook there
Great food and service. Relaxing atmosphere.
Outstanding experience. Our lunch was spectacular! Thank you to the Indeginius Culinary students for providing us a culinary delights
Great food service and presentation. One of Kelownas best kept secrets.
Soo delicious and Zu was awesome.
10 outta 10 .. great food . great service . Give em a big gratuity - it goes to good cause !
Very nice place and fun atmosphere with some great servers. Local college food adds to the experience and makes for a good experience for me.
Just awesome!
Good food but needs a new name. The signs look like theyre for an 80s cafe. Get those business kids to re-brand it.
Very clean and a good place to just relax.
Great dinner and service and suspiciously affordable.
Excellent food and experience
Excellent meal, nice wine and great service. Will go again!
Excellent food at a good price. A hidden gem in Mission.
Fantastic, great food.
Open to students and great value! Cant go wrong.
Great food for a really reasonable price! I will definitely keep coming here when I can. Lovely!
Very high quality food for price point
Cheap and most of the time delicious; however, the food can be hit-or-miss though
If I could give more stars, I would! Excellent service and food. Very good prices. Ive returned multiple times and will continue to do so.
Breakfast overpriced, Lunch is a cheaper version of Red Robin without unlimited fries.
The most amazing Buffet I have ever had, wonderful fresh bread, meats, vegetables and more... very happy with the experience. The service was over the top, love it!
