Socialē in Penticton

950 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 1C1, Canada

★★★★★
(290 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Brunch restaurant Family restaurant Fine dining restaurant Italian restaurant Lunch restaurant

About

Socialē, nestled in the heart of Penticton, is not just a dining destination; it's a celebration of community. This Italian eatery is a haven for those seeking more than just a meal – it's an experience meant to be shared. Picture yourself surrounded by the convivial hum of friends, sipping on carefully selected fine wines, and relishing the rich aromas of delicious cuisine. Whether it's a casual afternoon coffee catch-up with a longtime friend or a leisurely drink and bite on the patio, Socialē invites you to soak in the warm embrace of community. With a backdrop of stunning Okanagan Lake views, patrons can bask in the glow of the summer sun while savoring the delectable flavors of Italy.

Website
socialeonlakeshore.com
Address
950 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 1C1, Canada
Plus Code
G92R+GQ Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
8 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8 AM–12 AM
Saturday
8 AM–12 AM
Sunday
3–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
290 reviews

Most Mentioned

patio (24) lake (14) meatballs (13) tapas (12) italian (10) beef cheek (8) arancini (7) gnocchi (7) happy hour (6) wine list (5)
5 stars
227
4 stars
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11
2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Love it here for breakfast and coffee. The patio is lovely and dog friendly, we’ve also enjoyed it while it’s raining, the umbrellas provide enough cover. I would recommend the egg and Italian ham sandwich, all of their coffees are fantastic, and the blueberry and mascarpone pastry. This is definitely our favourite cafe, despite it being better known as a restaurant for lunch and dinner. Very reasonable prices. I always expect the bill to be more than it is. And I can’t believe I almost forgot to mention how great the staff is, always helpful and friendly.

August 4, 2024

Service was alright, our server was nice. The food and drinks however, over priced and not as advertised. We added the chicken to our salad and 4 small pieces of chicken came with our salad (not like their instagram at all). We got 2 appies and 2 drinks and it was $85 before tip. Most likely will not return.

★★★★★
July 26, 2024

The pastas and fried chicken were really good. Had the Smoked Pork Panino which was well done but I think the Pollo Panino would have been even better. Generally we really liked the food but I wouldn't recommend the Sangria which disappointed. Our server was really friendly and helpful with recommendations.

★★★★★
July 25, 2024

Words cannot express how great the food, service and drinks were when we walked in with no reservation. Our server, Selina, was a joy to talk with and was always making sure we had everything we needed. The drinks were top notch and definitely recommend everyone give them a try. The bartender really knows his stuff. Cant wait to bring more of my family and friends here to enjoy it as much as I did.

★★★★★
July 20, 2024

This has to be one of the top restaurants in the okanagan exquisite chef authentic italian prepared food from the heart ....you will think your in Italy 🇮🇹 amazing friendly service..a real passion for what they do.... a must go..trust me once you try it . You will saliva just thinking about what you tasted!!...

★★★★★
July 15, 2024

The most delicious polenta fries I have ever tasted! They were soft inside and crispy outside. The pitch of margarita was ok, more likely lemonade. The server was kind and helpful. I will most definitely visit again.

★★★★★
July 9, 2024

We came just before they started lunch service so we sipped some drinks by the lake and enjoyed the incredible view. This place was amazing. I didn’t get pictures of the food because we devoured it but it was amazing.

★★★★★
July 26, 2023

**came back for a visit, morning lattes and super fresh pastries! Old post: Friggin yum. The pasta feature we had was out of this world, and the beef cheek was to die for. Super accommodating quick service. Will definitely be back. PS, great patio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

They even had a DJ, to go along with happy hour, a real fun vibe!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Fun happy hour with friends!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We had a beautiful happy hour - food was delish!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Visited last weekend with my family. The service was attentive and engaging, enjoyable from start to finish. We ordered the arancini, bruschetta, polenta fritta and pasta for the kids. Everything was delicious and well prepared, and the staff were very accommodating of our kids specific asks (thank you!). The decor was modern and minimal, and overall very clean looking, which made us wonder why there were two large flatscreen TVs which were a little distracting. Regardless, we enjoyed our lunch very much and will be back when we visit Penticton in the summer.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent pairings with Stag s Hollow wine! Tyler was super friendly and made us feel welcome!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We attended the Stags Hollow dinner. Sociale is always an amazing experience. Whether it s an event or just coffee. Tyler the owner is always the perfect Host and makes a great experience even better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We were coming for a coffee but the lake view only pairs with wine. Amazing food and service! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Just stopped in for wine and a few tapas. We love this casual warm place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent,the best chef in the Okanogan, even the dogs agree . 5 Vegetarian options: Iam sure if the cook knew beforehand, you would have an amazing vegetarian dish,filled with fresh vegetables from the garden!! Food : 5/5 |

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nothing to write home about. Aperol spritz have almost no Prosecco in them. Food is meh. Meatballs were alright. Do yourself a favour and go to Elma right beside here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Our server was top notch. Great sense of humor and extremely helpful with the menu. We felt very well taken care of and food and drinks came out in a timely manner.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Didn t order any food, but the fresh margaritas were perfect! Sat at the bar top facing the sidewalk, great for people watching. Staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely visit again the next time we re in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food comes out when its ready and not at the same time. We ordered bison meatballs, beet goat cheese salad, brushetta & stuffed mushroom pasta. 10/10 across the board. Amazing! It was so good that I ordered from this restaurant again on skip for supper. Its right on the boardwalk and has beautiful views.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The worse value food that we had for a long time. Pricey food for poor value If you go there for a drink, you ll be good. There is no real food here, It s just an appetizer, but for the price of an lunch/ dinner portion. Service was too pushy and asking for refills or reorders when i was still working on my plate.

★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I know the economy is precarious, but this is insane. Tapas are minusculus. They get lost on the plate. The service was the only good in this place. We ordered 3 tapas, and we spent over $130 with only one beer. Food

★★
September 22, 2024

Got what we thought was a great deal on a pitcher of margarita. We could not taste even the slightest bit of tequila. When we asked the bartender if he maybe forgot the tequila, he said no.... so I asked for 2 extra shots to put in the pitcher and got charged for them on the bill. Will not ho back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I needed a space to do some remote working, and this was great. The Galette was delicious and the coffee was excellent. Also the bar looked fully stocked, they dont just do coffee! The hostess was alone and super busy, but she did a great job keeping up. Id come back for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

It s a great location and great atmosphere. The food was really good but still has room for improvement.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We are blown away by this place. It is simply amazing. Foods are delicious. Great atmosphere. 10/10 recommended.

August 22, 2024

Worst service Ive ever had. My friend and I were in town and wanted to grab a drink and $200 worth of food to take back to the family. Sat at the bar which was only her and myself at the bar. Asked the bartender for a couple drinks and asked what was good on the menu, in which he replied everything. Ask him to place an order in which he replied I will get someone to take your order. 2pmins later we got someone in which we ordered one of every app and was instantly was passed the bill as we were still having our drink without asking us if we were wanting anything else After which waited 20 min while the bartender walked by us 20 times with 2 empty glasses and wouldnt even make eye contact even tho I pushed the glasses to the edge of the bar but would not do his job!! I will NEVER RETURN TO THE PLACE.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Well done

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great good, great location!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Had a great evening. Ethan served us. Great recommendations. Loved the chili prawns and the risotto balls. Excellent and engaging service. We ll be back! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Amazing atmosphere and friendly service! Ordered the Bucatini all Amatriciana which was fantastic. Definitely will be back again!

August 22, 2024

Came here with my girls and ordered the tomato mussels, about half were not open when we told the server she suggested we pry on them, which is obviously not health safe - when we complained they offered to replace them - fast forward they brought the same number of closed mussels to the t - which is fine. But they brought them out in garlic sauce. Not the Sauce we originally had. And didn t comp anything or apologize simply gave attitude and acted as if we were stupid for not eating closed shellfish and now have taken the item off the menu!!! Seeing as it was so bad they had to remove the option completely I think they should have handled things a lot more kindly !

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Has a cafe and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage choices including bottled kombucha, wines, beers, ciders, lemonades and more as well as a selection on tap. Snacks and food to also available: sandwiches, chips, beef jerky and whatever is leftover from the cafe bakery if its later in the day such as a quinoa chocolate pudding, options from Gratify (a local gluten-free, vegan bakery) and traditional Italian options. They can heat up the sandwiches or baked goods anytime. Theres also bagged pounds of coffee for sale and a nice local cookbook. Events such as sip and paint, wine tastings and silk scarf dipping happening...can sign up to their mailing newsletter to stay in the loop and recieve a $10 your next sit-down visit. On regular menu purchases (Excluding cafe.) will receive a free drip coffee for next visit on receipt.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very decent food, service just neutral

★★
August 22, 2024

Had meatballs that cost 21$ then a side of 5 $ bun . 26$ and not even a meal now eating at another restaurant to fill me up . No thanks ! Meatballs tasted great but not that great .

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Visiting from out of province with family from across the country. Had a great family style tapas meal here tonight. Was not expecting such high quality service and food in a small town. Was pleasantly surprised. Beef cheek gnocchi thumbs up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food. Portions are ok but not generousi size. Wait staff tries hard. Kid-friendliness: Older kids should be ok. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food was incredible, the drinks were spectacular. Corry made sure our experience was flawless.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Another fantastic dinner experience here. A must when we visit Penticton. Thanks to our server Steve, and to Tyler.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Lovely location. Awesome non alcoholic beer selection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great restaurant, well trained staff, tasty menu, great location

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

A group of us on vacation ate here and had great food, amazing service and a lot of fun. We shared pana del casa, beet salad, meatballs de bufala, burrata di parma, and rigatoni alla norcina, and loved everything we ate. The drinks were flowing, the view is unbeatable, and the owner is a blast! Went back another night just for drinks as the patio was the place to be. Would go back any time for dinner or cocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food is really outstanding. We started with the Villa Rosa Aancini and the polenta Fritta, followed by the Beef cheek Gnocchi and the Cavatappi al Forno. Everything we tasted was cooked to perfection. Really enjoyed the creative takes on traditional foods. The environment of this restaurant is quite beautiful with views of the lake. We were there during the Peach City Beach Cruise and had views of some of the cars. The atmosphere is lively and its a great people watching spot! We enjoyed a variety of cocktails. Id recommend the ciao bello. Wine list is very good as well. We ordered a Meyer Pinot Noir and the De Silva red. We topped off the meal sharing the tiramiso. Last off, a shout out to Tyler for his great service and drink recommendations

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The atmosphere and staff were the first yes yes. Then the food came out and wow oh wow. Am I in the amalfi coast? Tastes like it ?

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Amazing from the service to the food, highly recommend!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Do not order the meatballs

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing good!! Just like the food in Italy. Nicole, was an amazing server, really made our experience special! Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Gf

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Lovely beach atmosphere, excellent and knowledgeable service from Selina, who was very helpful with gluten free options, very tasty food, five stars, a Penticton beach favourite!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Sociale is a must-stop if you re enjoying a day at the beach! Our server Selina was excellent and so patient with us. The food was to die for, there were lots of gluten free options, and the servers are all very knowledgeable and attentive. 10/10 would recommend. Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten-free/celiac options outside of what is specifically listed on the menu. Many things can be made without bread/crostinis and pastas can be substituted for gluten-free.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

When we found out the ownership of this was the old Villa Rosa, we had to try it! The food did not disappoint (it is all tapas, large for sharing), and the location is prime. I am not a huge reviewer but I had to give a shout out to our server Julianna - this was by far the best service we have recieved in Pentiction. She was so attentive, and we never had to ask for anything. This spot is a new summer favorite for us :)

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This place never disappoints

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent location across from the beach! The Sangria is great? Food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Wow was used alot to describe the pasta dishes tonight. Especially the ravioli...oh and the Gelato...and the drinks and the apps and the atmosphere too. All great

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I ordered flat white it was absolutely disgusting well I was there for breakfast I Felt like this girls who was working there have no idea how to make coffee i ordered flat white it tasted like milk with splash of coffee

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

i just want to say corey the blonde lady is super amazing and sweet and i have allergies and she made sure i got the safe food . this women is amazing !

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Have been here a few times and the good and drink are always delicious. Great view of the lake from the patio!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We had lunch and then dinner here. Dinner we tried to get into Salty s unsuccessfully, but to be honest we think Sociale next door is a better option. Everthing we ordered from tapas menu was fresh, flavourful and well presented. Lunch paninos were delicious. Half the seating is covered outdoors overlooking lake. Staff were great

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very good but very overpriced

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Corry thank you so much. Your service was as bomb as the food, and the food was BOMB.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I was staying in Penticton for five weeks and I just loved loved coming here. It was my little coffee shop in the morning where I could get some work done and people watch and really love the new decor in there and atmosphere!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We stopped in for a happy hour and fell in love with this little piece of happiness.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Incredible, fancy food in an unpretentious environment

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Cute patio and great happy hour drinks. Friendly service!

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

With how much money you spend here I would expect the food to be amazing it was meh. I wouldnt come back.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The service was the BEST in the west Coffee was to die for! n. Five is not enough stars Merci !! . Sue from Ontario Service : 5/5

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Loved it! Corry was our server and she was excellent. We sat on the patio at first and moved inside. The food was amazing. Beet Salad, Antipasti board and the beef cheeks gnocchi. They had a great selection of non alcoholic drinks (I dont drink) and obviously an amazing alcoholic menu as well. Had a great time! The view of the lake is unreal too. Dietary restrictions: Wonderful selection of non alcoholic drinks.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Wow! Just wow! What a pleasant surprise! The food was stellar and the service impeccable. We did not expect this level of quality food. Very delicious and great selection of beers wines.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious Tapas Lounge by night and coffee lounge by day. Plates are meant to be shared. We shared a couple delicious plates and shared a couple desserts. My taste buds were dancing. Might not be sharing the chocolate espresso dessert next time though... definitely could eaten that all to myself lol we arrived early enough that we were able to get a table inside but if youre planning on going later, make a reservation. Cookies and cream mocha was pretty delicious as well.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Perfect all the time

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Everything we ordered was so good (meatballs, beef cheek gnocchi, and the salmon with mushroom risotto) love that their patio is dog friendly too. Service was also great!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very perfect taste~

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I have the opportunity to have super on a Saturday night and also have a coffee the next morning. (Free with the receipt of my super) The food is amazing , the ambiance is great and the staff is very friendly. Great location to watch sports events. Great wine and local breweries are available on the menu. Vegetarian options: Available on the menu Parking: Beach parking location share with all business.

June 22, 2024

No good food. Villa Rosa was WAY better that this granny spot

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Dry friendly staff!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Caught the end of Happy hour, wow great deal. Stayed for dinner. Food and drinks are amazing. Soo much flavour and freshness. Nice variety. Excellent variety of drinks. Loved the after dinner coffee (fancy). Wonderful professional friendly staff. Quality exceeded price of food experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I have been here for coffee, supper, a beer and an appy, AND for cookie decorating. The atmosphere is upscale, elegant but still manages to make one feel at home. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The wine list is outstanding. The food is mouthwateringly delicious. Love that it s run by locals and the view is breathtaking. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great atmosphere great service. Food is wonderful and very creative.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Delicious food, lovely staff, great atmosphere year-round. Highly recommend checking them out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A great spot on the waterfront, you can watch the weather roll in. The arancini were delicious as was the orechiette pasta. A good recommendation of the Bartier Bros wine so all in all a great night out. Well go again for sure.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Nicki, our server, was outstanding! Food was delicious and well paced. Beautiful view and totally enjoyable evening!!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was excellent, great ambiance and service. Love the tapa options, pasta was top notch!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Wonderful service, delicious food Vegetarian options: Several to choose from Wheelchair accessibility: Great

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The special was amazing tonight. Pasta with seared tuna, capers, and a light tomato sauce absolutely fantastic. Desert was a lemon meringue bar topped with pomegranate. Home run!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Lovely setting, delicious tapas and attentive service. The chairs could be a bit more comfortable and the tables are not stable so need to be careful or your drink could topple but otherwise a great place.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We showed up just when the kitchen was about to close and they said come on in, we can take care of you. They made us some great food and we sat there enjoying the atmosphere, the service and the vibe. Cannot recommend this please highly enough as it was a great way to end the day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Has a patio that faces onto the lake, Theyre happy hour is 2 to 5 and 9 to close has food and drinks on it

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Loved the food and the patio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food and service were fantastic. It s a modern little place on the beach. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Beautiful establishment, food was amazing but the shining star was the service - genuine people who really love what they do. Thank you!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Service and food was excellent. Nikki was amazing. Exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food was excellent, party of 6 all enjoyed. Not the usual style of a meal so you have to order enough if you want to be full. Big complaint is non alcoholic beverages are not free refills, which is ridiculous considering its mostly ice and the cost is minimal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Arancini to die for!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Great Food and service.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Everything was amazing location, atmosphere, food, service. I m a local and was hesitant as I loved original Villa Rosa and didn t think it could compare. It absolutely does, just in a different way. Every dish we ordered was so different in flavours and absolutely exceptional!! Love the ambience. Will be back again and will highly recommend. To sum it up I would say a high elegant food/drink choice mixed with a fun, dynamic social setting at a reasonable price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Fabulous menu and delicious food. Great bar and wine menu. Highly recommend for a casual but classy dining experience.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Stephen was the best server/waiter I ve ever had. He was very friendly, personable and kind throughout our entire meal. He recommended great dishes and gave my mom and sister other great options to explore here in Penticton.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Visiting from Toronto, amazing vibes, views, cocktails and food! Shoutout to Tyler, him and the rest of the staff were so friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great experience! Went with a group of ladies for a leaving party and everything was superb! Amazing food, cocktails, and service! Will be back! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Grab a coffee and a snack, watch the people on the beach. The galette was very tasty

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Corry was an excellent server with great enthusiasm and attention to detail! Thank you for a great experience!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Absolutely fantastic! Excellent menu and service. Steve went above and beyond ensuring we had an amazing experience! We will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Incredible Italian dishes served tapas style, order as you go. Beautiful restaurant with attendant servers and excellent chefs. If youre a local, definitely check them out before theyre slammed in the summer (because with food this good, they will be). We had a fantastic time, and our server was amazing! My only complaint is the bar service. I dont know if theyre understaffed or their bartender left midway through the evening, but the servers were doubling as bartenders and you could tell they were not trained for it. Just like how Im not merely paying for the ingredients of my meal at a restaurant of this quality, but for the skill, training, and craft of the chef, cooks and servers, Im not merely paying for the ingredients of a cocktail. Your chefs are professionals, your bartenders should be too. Its a shame too because they have a nice liquor selection with lots of nice gins, whisky and liqueurs. They even make their own peperoncini vodka by infusing some behind the bar. In the end, the less than stellar drinks spoiled the memory of the incredible food. And, thats a real shame because otherwise everything was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food, drinks,service all fantastic. Food tastes authentic with a ton of flavour, drinks taste like they actually have alcohol in them, and the service was so friendly, attentive but not too much. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Came for an event night , wonderfully done ! Staff delightful , a great place to share with your friends and family . Atmosphere

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Everytime, a truly enjoyable experience.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Had a glass of wine, negroni and the bruschetta. Absolutely amazing, great international wine list, and yummy traditional foods. Steve was an amazing server, will be back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Wonderful first experience. Beef cheek gnocchi is amazing. Wine list impressive! Steve gave top shelf service as well. Will definitely recommend and come back. Thanks

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Wonderful staff to work with and great menu items. Highly recommend you go and visit!!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Parking: Can be quite busy in summer touristy months. Food

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Tyler and staff are the best at what they do. Delicious food. Even better drinks!!!! Just kidding. They re both phenomenal. Love this place so much.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I love this place. Amazing food and amazing service.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Damon was our server and he was very knowledgeable and super friendly. 10\10 service every time I come! The food is to die for! The Cavatappi al forno is a must try dish!!

★★
January 22, 2024

All the dishes are about 25% overpriced for what you would get anywhere else and the ambiance is more of a low end coffee shop. Looks like they put all their money into the bar and not into anything else. Food taste above average. Overall I will not be going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

New favourite place! Delicious cocktails and food, and beautiful decor and stylistic choices. Our server was extremely welcoming and attentive. I will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was a dining experience that we want and will repeat. Quality all the way. Beautiful location.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The fresh oysters were delicious, the Calabrian prawns cooked perfectly and the sauce sang with spicy peppers. When I said I dont like cocktails too sweet, my server recommended one that featured grapefruit gin, grapefruit juice and lychee - spot on. Service was excellent, prompt and professional and both my server and the owner were friendly and solicitous. I was eating on my own at the bar and they made me feel right at home. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent selection of authentic and unique meals with a great value on drinks. Would add this to recommendations for visitors to Penticton Vegetarian options: Almost every dish can be made vegetarian Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating Parking: Ample (free) street parking

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is definitely a go to restaurant/wine bar in Penticton! Coupled with its exceptional views, and airy and enticing inside environment The only thing better than the inside of this place Is the lovely outdoor PET FRIENDLY deck directly across from Okanagan Lake! Fabulous cocktails anyone?? Space on this deck is much sought after and lineups are well worth waiting in as the food is consistently spot on! I enjoyed an absolutely lovely brunch of a salmon/caper Eggs Benny! Really well prepared and certainly enough for one person! Staff and management are exceptionally accommodating and do go out of their way to ensure you are well cared for. Being a vegetarian can be a pain in the ass But these folks knock it out of the park for me every single time that I am there! You ll be a return visitor!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food! Amazing staff! So happy we found this place. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, great people. Ordered the daily feature and it was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A little off the Main street area, this coffee shop should stand on its own as a destination. Very friendly staff and plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere with a million dollar view of the lake.

★★
December 22, 2023

Disappointed actually. Although the food was ok, I thought the menu was limited. We were thinking of having a bottle of red wine but every item had out of stock stamped across it. How can you be out of stock in the Okanagan. Server was very good. But probably won t be going back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My first time to try this restaurant and LOVED everything Maybe more than the owners prior restaurant My son was visiting from Vancouver and he said Wow I can t remember the last time I ate out where everything was perfect

December 22, 2023

Really disappointed in Sociale. We went with a large group and expected it to be expensive - which it was. The experience left us wanting more: portions were tiny (Antipasto would feed an average toddler) and service was meh (we saw our server twice - once to take orders and the next time with the bill). Not worth the money...

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Damen was a fantastic, friendly server last night. Yummy food! Will be back! We were greeted by friendly staff. Beautiful view of the lake.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The place had great vibes, the owner is super nice. Food was decent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

WOW !! I had a great experience here with friends on the patio. The promo was half priced wine on a Wednesday eve, cant beat that!! but,,,, I didnt realize Id dropped my wallet on my way out. The next day the proprietor Tylor appeared at my house and handed me my wallet personally. I was embarrassed shocked and extremely grateful all at once. Thats an above and beyond personal touch that shows absolutely everything about the type of operators these guys are. Ill be forever grateful

★★★★
December 22, 2023

We dined here last night. It was a rough start. But once we got served and my flight of wine ordered up our server was very good! The small plates were all delicious. Great wine selection. Perfect evening to be on the deck!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and atmosphere. Our first evening was fantastic with great service. Plus being kid and dog friendly. Our second evening, the service could have been better. There were empty plates and glasses at the end of our table that werent picked up after several rounds. We also found broken glass on the patio and were told we could pick it up with a napkin. Not exactly what I would expect when finding someones elses broken glass. Would return just for the atmosphere and the good staff we met.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great spot! The food and drinks were fantastic. The owner was walking around talking to guests and Rain was a fantastic server. Definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Owner/host made this even better than just the amazing food and exceptional service. You really have to try it out. Views are amazing as well. If I could give more stars I would.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Omg incredible! The Arancini is to die for, the service is incredible, and who doesnt love tempura wild mushrooms?? Seriously, try it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything was spot on, the food the service and the location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome coffee and an excellent menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We just finished dinner at your wonderful restaurant. It was wonderful in every way. Great view. Fabulous food. Excellent service. My new favourite restaurant in Penticton. Thank you. !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food, great service and a fantastic owner. We are local to peachland and are so glad to have found a gem like social . Highly recommend it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely service in the morning and exceptional coffee! Merci Beaucoup!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The atmosfere and view are awsome, service is also very good. EXCELLENT wine selection. But samon I order wasnt fresh, too salty and the linguini had way too much oil for my taste

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A perfect new spot on the lakefront in Penticton. Tapas and mains full of variety, with great specialty drinks, in a fun environment. The Villa Rosa house specialties are awesome. Will definitely repeat!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got a great piece of Tiramisu here. Take it out and eat it on the beach. Life doesnt get much better than this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really good drinks and the food was also very good. We only had appies, but they were delicious. It wasnt busy, but our server was very attentive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We are Italian and the veal scaloppini was one of the best dishes Ive ever had! The beef cheek sauce on the gnocchi was so rich!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome good great service and captivating atmosphere

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had the pleasure of dining at Sociale last night and meeting the lovely owner Tyler. Everything about this experience was amazing. The atmosphere, the view of the lake, the food and service were all 5 star. I highly recommend this restaurant is you are in Penticton! You will be glad you came

December 22, 2023

Fantastic if you want to pay a lot to leave hungry

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Female server was happy and smiling. Took some pictures for me. She was great

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

10/10 The food, the atmosphere, the music, the service . Appreciated authentic Italian menu with a twist. Would recommend it to anyone whos looking for a chill beach vibe with good food to go along with it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food amazing view friendly staff quick service. Will definitely be a staple stop on our trips here. Great job everyone there

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been here a couple times in the last year, and both times the food, service and atmosphere has been great! We re from Vancouver and we can always depend on this place to deliver! Thank you!

December 22, 2023

The hostess was not professional.. she chose who she want to seat.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great fun spot. View of the lake, super tasty food and feature. Very friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Incredible food! Cant wait to come back and try the rest of the pasta dishes. Tough to resist not licking the plate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food!! We tried 6 different dishes and they were all tasty, fresh with great presentation. The service was fantastic!!! Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable! Highly recommended this restaurant!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place not only the good food and amazing staff but they take care of you no matter what time it is or how close to close Will be going back 100% next trip Big shout out to Tyler steven and all the girls Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was unbelievable great service great atmosphere looking at the beach and the mountains

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really quality Italian food right on the Lakefront. Good service, always fun!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service and the food here were both amazing. Will be back.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Foods was ok, potion as smaller than others offer in Penticton. Also the girls need more training to serv customers ( the Gen were great).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My favorite place for delivery and perfect patio for people gazing/lake view intake!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful view, friendly service, delicious food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is a must. Best people watching on the planet. Grab your crew a spot facing the lake and watch the show. It s lawless. Strippppppers

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So Sociale was recommended to us by folks who have great food tastes but also like to eat drink and visit and I th8nknthey did a lot of the eat drink and less of the eat as the food was decent but not great. First a smalls sharing place should not have smalls that are based on 3, you make sure there is at least 4 on the plate for your 4 top to share. When your main thing is order as you go smalls your wait staff and your kitchen needs to be quick and in sync. When the waitress says Our draught beer changes constantly I can just tell you what we have and then has no clue when asked. Suffice it to say there are lots of great spots to try we wont be hurrying back here anytime soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, drinks and service!! We ve been several times and it keeps getting better! Love the lakeshore vibe on their patio, fabulous servers! Highly recommend the shrimp and meatball appies and burrata salad! Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ve had better food for that price. Did not blow us away. The drinks tasted like they had way too much simple syrup in them. Very small portions for the price. I d rather go elsewhere for those prices

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tasty food but really small portions... Good stuff and nice owner... Recommend here ...we went here from Edmonton and we will back here for next summer... Food : 5/5

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Right next to the Kettle Valley Beach Resort where we were staying. Patio had nice views of Okanagan Beach. Service was friendly, our waitress Camille, seemed nice; went out of her way to have a drink that was on their Cafe menu made for my partner as we were there for dinner and Cafe was closed. I tried the You want a pisa me cocktail and it was well made/strong, although pricey ($14 for a smaller glass that was not completely full). We tried some tapas as well, including Meatballs Bolognese (maybe a touch overdone, but flavour was there); Calabrian Prawns (nice spice); Beet Salad (simple & fresh); and some garlic bread to soak up the sauce from the meatballs and prawns. Portion sizes were good for tapas and it was just the right amount of food for the 2 of us. Again, felt it was kind of pricey for tapa style (about $110 for all the food and 2 cocktails), but I guess thats to be expected these days...Overall, would recommend for the quality and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing place, food service and owner, definitely will be back ! OMG!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was great, service was awesome!!! Will come again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I had tried to schedule a reservation online through their booking site. The owner not only emailed, but called mentioning that LabourDay the restaurant was closed and apologizing profusely, he offered drinks at the Cafe to compensate for the inconvenience. Phenomenal service with even better drinks. Will definitely be coming back to try the restaurant!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I recommend the Spaghetti and meat balls. You will not be disappointed Phil Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great dinner here on the patio last night. Very friendly efficient service and good wine and tapas selection. Fun location right across the street from the lake.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for a late evening drink and small bites. Everything was delicious! Their cocktails are well thought out and we absolutely loved the arancini and prawns! Our server was fantastic as well, kept us laughing our entire visit. Even though it was darker, the view of the lake was really pretty from the patio.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The combination of company, delicious cocktails, delicious eats and inviting outdoor atmosphere would have already met the bar for my regular experience at Sociale - but this night (in third week of Sept) the calm, adept, quick and quiet response to a nearby situation by our server was spectacular - I won t go into detail but the staff and management there truly go the extra mile. As a local, I will come back again and again :) Thank you!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Service was exceptional, food was a delight! Drinks made it even better. Thanks everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best location and patio on the beach! We enjoyed Sociale in the Summer and again this time in the Fall. We ll be back soon!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We made this our morning stop for breakfast and we were not disappointed because the service was exceptional, the the food and coffee were excellent as well. We also stopped in for appetizers on our last night and we were so disappointed that this was the only evening we ate there during our stay because the food and service were again exceptional!! They sat us even though they were preparing for an event and told us not to rush, we were even approached by the manager and had a conversation which only added to our great experience. Will definitely go back next time we are there!! Thank you!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place. Great good. Great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always had an amazing experience when we stop in! The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, the food is incredible! Great times and always looking forward to coming back Dietary restrictions: The knowledgeable staff are great at dealing with dietary restrictions!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We just finished our 2 week trip through the Okanogan and kept landing at the best restaurant in Penticton. We made our way to Social Enoteca Ristorante 3 times while visiting the Okanogan area. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff super friendly. Tapas style eating and the pricing was perfect. I think we tried almost everything on the menu and if I lived closer this place would be my to go spot for friends and family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best place to host a party Amazing food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved this place! Corry served us and we loved her hospitality The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a birthday dinner with the fam!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Easy going, friendly staff. Clean facility, great coffee and speciality coffees.

December 22, 2022

Awful Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very personal experience, attentive staff, beautiful location. Not to mention ever single dish was 10/10 quality!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very limited food options and very slow, poor service. It wasn t busy when we arrived (or when we left) after 1 drink ordered, and all servers sitting around, no one delivered our drink for 15 minutes, even though it was sitting there with servers standing at the bar. Then no one came to allow us to even pay for our drink. We went to the bar ourselves and paid and left. Horrible experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautiful location, beautiful view.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and can t beat the view. Definitely need to invest in Patio heater

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Breakfast Sammie: great flavour from the pesto and yummy focaccia Doughnut: ew. Tasted old and dense and dry Coffee: weak, which sucks as this is a cafe . Value: overpriced for sure

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had some martinis - Jess and Tyler were amazing; great service, atmosphere and drinks. My new go-to when in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely venue. Fabulous view. Cheerful service. Delicious food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good food, good drinks and amazing service! Very knowledgeable and lots of delicious variety.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A very nice experience today with nice happy hr beer prices! Patio was a nice setting and Tyler is great as always and was great to see him again! One of the very best restaurant workers in all of the Okanagan! Had been awhile seeing him as I live in Kelowna and by fluke I stumbled into this place today and stumbled into Tyler again! Thanks!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I went with my wife for anniversary (kitchen open late 10pm) Meatballs taste like homemade fine grind meat mixed with Italian spices. This entre comes with linguine and tomato sauce that is not overpowered with garlic flavour. My wife really enjoy it and share couple of bites with me. My order was Gnocchi with tender beef cheeks in tomato sauce and fresh arugula and I was please with it. The red wine that I would recommend and standed up to this two dishes is Vinho Tinto. Service was pleasant and Ill recommended and definitely will go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and drinks. The staff are very friendly and socialize with all their customers. This is a great spot to gather with a group of friends.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We have loved special occasion meals at Villa Rosa, so we thought wed give the teams new restaurant, Sociale, a try. Very glad we did and happy to have another quality restaurant in our lovely town. Where Villa Rosa was quite formal in feeling, Sociale is much more relaxed, but with similar (although more limited) food options. The location, overlooking the beach, is ideal and well definitely be checking out the patio next Spring/Summer. And when Villa Rosa returns in whatever location, well be ready for some truly special meals.

★★
December 22, 2022

Food was good but very pricey. No way it should have cost so much for lunch. Won t be going back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food. Very nice attentive staff. Will be back