The Cellar Wine Bar and Kitchen in Penticton

412 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5C5, Canada

★★★★☆
(385 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Fine dining restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Wine bar

About

The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen is situated in downtown Penticton, with a Mediterranean ambience. The outdoor patio allows you to soak up the Okanagan sun while enjoying a Mediterranean meal paired from our extensive wine menu featuring sixteen ever changing local wine house pours from local Okanagan Wineries. The menu offers an array of house made tapas, global entrees, including savoury meats, flame broiled steaks, seafood and sauces made with family recipes and delectable desserts.

Website
thecellarwinebarkitchen.com
Address
412 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5C5, Canada
Plus Code
FCW5+QF Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
385 reviews

Most Mentioned

dinner (21) food and service (12) lamb (11) patio (8) wine list (8) appetizer (8) greek salad (7) server (7) moussaka (5) tacos (5)
5 stars
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★★★★★
September 26, 2024

Amazing spot. Went on a quiet night. Nice and chill relaxed. Had an amazing chowder and my wife had a gluten free options which is always tough to find. Will be back

★★★★★
September 25, 2024

We only had two items, but they were both delicious. We love all the different international flavours. Service was attentive.

★★★★★
April 21, 2023

Food and service was delightful. We enjoyed the beet salad, mussels, and French onion soup. If you are looking for vegetarian/vegan the choices are very limited. The desserts were salted caramel ganache & tiramisu.

★★★★★
October 30, 2021

Drove from Calgary to Penticton and after the long haul I was tired and very hungry so I asked my son to find us a restaurant that had a good steak dinner. He met me at the Cellar and I ordered the 10 oz sirloin with crispy onions and a blue cheese butter. It came with fresh seasonal vegetables that were grown in their own garden and delicious mashed potatoes. The steak came to the table on a sizzling skillet with blue cheese butter bubbling away under it. As I cut it it he steak I was able to drizzle the butter over each bite .. simply amazing! Each bite was more spectacular than the previous one! My son ordered the Mousakka dinner and it was also extremely delicious and a very generous portion. He was unable to finish his meal and had to take part of it home. The ambiance of the place is very nice and contemporary and the staff is very friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back again next time I’m in Penticton

August 24, 2021

My group waited almost 1.5 hrs for the entrees to come! The server was so poorly trained. When we complained about the long wait time, he didn’t acknowledge our frustration. Instead, he asked if we would like to order a drink while waiting ?! I told him I did not want to order any drinks. We only want the food to come. Then he proactively offered the manager to come to our table. However the manager never came to my table. Food wise, the appetizers were mediocre. Entrees were in higher quality

★★★★★
August 6, 2021

Excellent restaurant. The Mediterranean and Greek dishes are really authentic. We’ve been for lunch a few times and dinner as well, have never been disappointed. The sockeye salmon in the 007 sandwich or the Mumbai salad is amazing so fresh and perfectly cooked. Chicken and Brie sandwich is another favorite. Dinner favs include both lamb dishes and the Cioppino. Seafood here is trustworthy and delicious. Good wine selection and very fairly priced menu. Our server Heidi was gracious and attentive. Tim has also served us and he is always excellent, tireless and always has a wonderful smile to go along with his top notch service. We give it a full 2 thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻

★★★★★
July 14, 2021

Wonderful restaurant! Delicious, authentic food. Ceasar salad is soo good with full leaf, anchovies and garlic and perfectly dressed. Lamb chops and mashed potatoes were delicate , smooth and very flavorful. Loved the seafood fettuccine in a tomato sauce. Ample seafood. Very well balanced drinks were generous and never shorted on the alcohol. Service was professional and attentive. Very well done! Goes to the top of my favorite list!!

★★★★★
February 28, 2021

The family and I stopped in for lunch and we were not disappointed! We had the bourbon burger and the wrap, both were super tasty. The restaurant has a really nice feel to it and the waiter who served us was excellent. We will be back for more of those awesome burgers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Amazing! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Phenomenal service. French onion soup came out quickly and was delicious! Highly recommend

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I took my husband here for his 40th birthday, food and service was amazing. And a big thank you to Jina for the great experience. We will be coming back for dinner regularly!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Quiet, great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food was delicious and staff is so generous and great collection of wine

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great lunch with a good friend!!

July 22, 2024

Awful experience..the new owner is rude! Will never go back. This place has gone down hill/ always out of everything on the menu!

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The calamari was excellent But my mom was not happy with the lamb rack as the potatoes were way too garlicky and she wanted to send them back and maybe get a little greens or something instead as she couldn t eat them But the server did not seem to have very good customer service skills and would not do anything about it Both me and my mom are waitresses and if we were in her shoes, we would ve tried to make the guest happy so they would ve enjoyed their meal I guess this place was bought and sold to new owners recently so perhaps standards have gone down hopefully they will train their employees better because Penticton is definitely a town with a lot of restaurants and star service is key

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The waiter was awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great drinks, soup, and service definitely visit again

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Excellent food....steaks especially and HOT PLATES!!! The mains were presented perfectly, and veggies just right! Was pricey...280 for two, but we pigged OUUUUT! My wife luved the sizzling sirloin with blue cheese and onions on an iron plate. Only thing was, I got overcharged for my smaller sirloin. I WILL get even another day. Great deserts, too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Have always liked this restaurant from few years back when it was one of the few fine dining places in Penticton. The new owners are doing great job! Laura is a very gracious hostess!!

January 22, 2024

Their website stated they are open until 9pm, called at 730 to place a pick up order and they were closed do not rely on their website or google hours

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great food, service and quiet atmosphere. The chef custom made my meal for me since I have food allergies. It was amazing! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tim as always is delightful and attentive. The martinis are absolutely perfect . The food is very good .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really good food and excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, food was perfect! Best steak in town in my opinion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, innovated recipes, fantastic wine selection.

December 22, 2023

I went to the Cellar for the first time today. I had a happy hour wine which was a good price and okay wine. But I ordered a chicken and brie burger, which claimed to be grilled Chicken breast and double cream brie. The sandwich which came was chicken deli meat, like from a grocery deli and if there was brie on this sandwich i certain could not taste or see it. When you order a chicken and brie- there is an expectation of a chicken breast with creamy melted brie on it. This was more like a sandwich from a gas station. It was not cheap. The most disappointing meal I have had in a restaurant in years.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food at the Cellar is delicious and beautifully presented!

December 22, 2023

New owners! Instant decline in cleanliness around the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Only just recently started going there but I have been happy with the assortment of food Ive ordered, the penne is incredible and the cellar burger with fries is to die for! Servers are awesome too (especially Tim). All and all went there for the first time in January and have been back several times since.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tim was amazing. Friendly, helpful and funny. Spanokopita was excellent, as was the wine. A great place for a visit. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and astounding presentation, cordial staff and nice ambiance

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We visited the Cellar last night with friends and had an amazing time. Tim popped along to make sure we were happy, even though he wasn t even on shift. Amanda went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed and her service was second to none. And the food was fantastic! All 4 of us had different starters and main courses and every element was amazing. The atmosphere was great, classy location, love the NEW wine list. We will be back very soon!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This mediterranean gem is fantastic. The flaming cheese is a must try. We had our christmas staff party here last year and our experience was incredible. One of our go to restaurants in town for dates nights :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the steak and dill feta penne. Both were so delicious and the steak was cooked perfectly. The bacon wrapped scallops appywas so good

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really friendly staff and great vibe. I would recommend for a Saturday night catch up with friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very polite and accommodating staff. Really outstanding food from the kitchen, yummy for the tummy. We will definitely return. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

my clients took us out for our christmas dinner, wow the food was exceptional,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

New years eve was a treat at the cellar. Fabulous service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and service well we celebrated New Years eve.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the truly great spots in penticton

December 22, 2022

Cocktails were just not good, bland food, very poor service, cooks not wearing masks, servers drinking leftover margaritas from the blender. Pasta tasted like milk. The reviews for this place must be either bought, friends or just fake. Spend your money literally anywhere else.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The best Moussaka in Penticton!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

November21: First time there for lunch. January 22: second time for lunch. Very nice place and ambience. Food was delicious. People very friendly. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Tim is great. Well priced drinks. Good food.

December 22, 2022

Got family ready for nice dinner out only to stand outside with other patrons who were frustrated it was closed after we had all checked online to make sure it was open before going out

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I cant rave enough about how amazing this place was! Everything we had was absolutely delicious from the starter to the main. Our server ocean was fantastic, very attentive and nice. Well worth the money and we will be returning many times over!! Thank you for making our anniversary one to remember!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food. Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really good food. Fresh, tasty and not a long wait for a large table order. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice ambiance & great food. Nice to go out to one of my favorites finally.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had lunch there it was very good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing drinks and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good portions, good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. If you re looking for a tasty restaurant this is it! -Melanie Wintjes EXP Realty, Kamloops

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Seriously amazing food!! Great prices, good portions, highly reccomend!

December 22, 2022

John (the owner) comes across as a friendly, hospitable fellow, but each of the two times that he asked me to help him with the problems with his draught beer system, he wouldnt pay the entire invoice, citing problems that never existed. Well never provide this piker with service ever again.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Spanakopita was delicious! The fish tacos not to my taste. The waitress was nice but she rushed us with the order, and all true our dinner and while we where eating and some of us was already finished she was cleaning the table! Very annoying. The restaurant was not busy and we where out of there in under an hour. People where not waiting to get our tables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delightful. Greek salad was delicious. I had the lamb chops that is listed under starters. With the salad it made a perfect meal. I had asked for medium rare. They were well done but it didnt matter because they were very tender. Demi glace was perfect with the mash potatoes. Service was excellent as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great great food but slow service. Good location and nice decor. The sandwiches are where they shine!

★★★
December 22, 2022

Wheelchair accessibility: Double doors at entrance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had a larger party, they were very accommodating. Food was excellent and service was great. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food! Awesome service! loved the atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We were so pleased to find this fabulous fine dining restaurant in Penticton. The menus has a great selection and our appetizers and main entrees were absolutely delicious. We ll definitely be coming here again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good food. Only complaint I have is that it is not very consistent in some ways but everything is still great regardless.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

New favourite spot in Penticton. Great cozy patio on Main Street with great drinks, prices, food, and service! Mixed cocktails and martinis were perfect. Prices better than most in town. Best Saganaki weve ever had. Server Tim was exceptional. Quick, efficient, and endearing. Happy Hour prices look great and well be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food amazing owners!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

If I could give 10 stars, I totally would! Our server, Kryss (may have spelled her name wrong), was amazing! The food was divine! We absolutely loved our experience at the Cellar! We didnt have a reservation, but the wait was well worth it! The Cellar is Stellar! I highly recommend this establishment!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and great service. Loved it, would definitely return!

★★
December 22, 2022

Food was meh, not worth the price.

December 22, 2022

I have been to this establishment many times. I gone twice since the newer owners took over. It is sad what the place has become. The food is not even close to what it was, or the portions or the prices.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Really good garlic caesar salad with chicken. Chicken breast was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Lettuce was cold and crunchy. Very enjoyable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great spot for lunch with delicious wine options too. Service was great!

December 22, 2022

Worst treatment ever! We were greeted by a friendly young lady who seated us at the bar. Before we even got our drinks, the owner came out and without introduction or reason told us that we had to move. She was extremely rude and insulting, and judging by her garb and disheveled look we thought she was just a rude customer. We reluctantly moved to the other end of the bar only so that a couple that arrived after us could have our seats. The owner continued to be rude to us and gestured at us with the crazy sign. Minus 5 stars!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A gem in penticton. Unexpected good food and superb service. Christina our server was friendly professional and pleasant to be with. Recommended some good wine and other point of attractions to us in the area as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice , everything was excellent great people, service, food, atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food,awesome service and even better...scratch desserts. 1st time there wins a gold from me. Way to go new owners,.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The new owners are lovely. Very accommodating to a larger group with NO automatic add on tip!!! Totally recommend this for your next dinner out

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

THE BEST FOOD ive had in 10 years, the best service, OMG THIS PLACE IS THE BEST!!!! HIGHLY recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food and while not busy. Supper fast

December 22, 2021

Have been eating here for 2 years and have enjoyed past experiences. After ordering lunch today, I will not be going back. Placed an order for myself and a friend for takeout. She has many allergies. One item that she has always been able to order with no alterations, came today with an item she is highly allergic to. When the polite waitress looked at the menu with me, it did show this item. But over the last 2 years when we have ordered it, it was never on there. So we were extremely shocked to see it this time. If it had been our mistake I would have apologized and paid to have it remade. But when the waitress explained this to the owner/cook he yelled obscenities loudly so the other customers in the restaurant could hear as well and called me a liar. His attitude and reaction were highly unappropriate and uncalled for. Will no be going back. You dont treat your customers like this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great service, totally Covid-19 aware and fantastic food. We will come back often! Lovely ambiance and good wine selection at reasonable prices. Make sure you are here at happy hour. $1.5 off on a glass of wine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food was everything you want if you like Wine and snack food. I ordered the olives and the brisket and bread sides and all were divine. Service was good too. Thanks

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A little cold with cars driving right beside us. The patio heater helped some but it was never turned up enough to do much good. The food was good but we were cold. They need to train servers that the mesh around the burners need to flow before they throw any heat. They are too cheap to tell them that though.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was awesome but they were busy and we didnt get the service. Would like to have had some extra drinks and dessert.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food!! We recommend the Greek Salad and Chicken Souvlaki. What a pleasant treat. Waitress was very nice and we will definitely come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Yes please what a great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

What a fantastic dinner and experience tonight. 5 stars from start to finish. Great service, great food. Couldnt have been any better. Highly recommend this establishment.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent lunch again for Mothers Day with a few. We have had lunch & dinner here, delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wow expensive but well worth it. My daughter had the lamb and I had the black blue stake, a Ceasars and a coke. $97.00 both dishes were exceptional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food and fabulous friendly service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and excellent service.

★★
December 22, 2021

We ate here once before and it was fabulous so we decided to go here tonight for a sure thing dinner because we dont go out very often. Sadly disappointed. Stood at the blue line to be seated and had waiters and waitresses walk by without acknowledging us. We were eventually seated and it went downhill from there. Nothing offered to drink and no specials mentioned when we were seated. We read the menu, made our selections, closed the menus and waited until our waiter showed up. At that point he unfolded a piece of paper from his pocket and read us the specials (again, after wed finally decided what to eat), and asked us if wed like a drink and took our dinner orders. Our drinks were finished during our appetizer. When the waiter took the plate he left, then later returned with our dinner and then asked if wed like another drink and we said yes. Dinner was served and finished and still no drinks. I had the stuffed chicken which was dry and tasted only and strongly of cooked spinach. Wifes salmon was also overcooked. Waiter never checked on us at any point during our meals to see if things were okay or he would have been told that both meals were overcooked. We finally flagged down another waitress and cancelled the drinks after dinner because they still hadnt arrived our waiter finally came to us and offered us something complimentary but we were completely put off at this point. His excuse for not brining us drinks was that they must have been lost in the mix. Either a poorly trained new waiter and a weak chef who shouldnt be serving at a top restaurant. Very disappointed especially after our first experience being the opposite. When factoring the prices vs the quality and service this time, we wont be back unfortunately. Also, Trip Advisor has reviews of them and it shows the price range of meals as being up to $35/CDN. Many of the entrees start above this price, the highest being a 12 oz steak for $48 so be aware that its far more expensive than they are showing there.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious food, fast and pleasant service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food not too expensive. 1 server, great job.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great local restaurant ,we had Marcela as a server and she provided fantastic service throughout our meal. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and service! Great ambiance too.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The Greek salad was amazing, but the charcuterie board a disgrace to the wine bar name that they try and call themselves. If you want to pay $30 for cheap orange cheddar, feta cheese and cheap garlic sausage, and a cut up apple as your charcuterie board, then eat here. Don t worry, if you complain to the manager they will be super rude and blame you for their lack of service after the server doesn t come to your table for your entire meal/manager never comes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Well earned 5 stars. Im not much of a steak guy but this was one the best steaks Ive ever had.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have removed one star for the wait. 1h wait for the filled chicken and there was almost nobody in the restaurant. Second, the restaurant is a bit pricey, but I must tell the meal was very good. The waiter / waitress was kind too. However, I would have appreciated being advised of such a wait before I order. Also, please provide some bread or snacks when you realize there was a problem with an order. Thanks

December 22, 2021

Beautiful restaurant and good food but that is where it ended for us. Our group of 8 waited 2 hours for our food to arrive with no apologies whatsoever. The server was good but the manager was extremely rude to us. The waitress asked the kitchen and they said it will be ready when it is ready. Good food takes time is what the manager told us while everyone around us got their food and left. We were still waiting. No comps, nothing. We had ordered 2 bottles of wine and expected at least 1 bottle on the house. Very disappointed.

December 22, 2021

Our group of 8 were seated on time at 7pm. Our wine order arrived in a timely manner and we ordered our food and then we waited. Other people came, ordered, ate and left and we were still waiting for our food. Our waitress was great and talked to the kitchen and was told the food would be there when it was there. After about 1 and a half hours, we spoke to the manager who was rude and told us good food takes time to make! She was totally unapologetic. Our food finally arrived after 2 hours and was very good. However, we received no apology nor any offer of free wine or anything else. It was very disappointing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Appetizer scallops were very flavourful, even if a little overcooked. The ahi tuna special was delicious. The rice it came with tasted like it came from a package. Overall, it was a great meal with no room for dessert .

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Decided to give The Cellar a shot after spending time on the Bench. We were able to get a reservation last minute, albeit on a Thursday, and we were so happy we did. Excellent service, wonderful food and a menu that made me reminisce about my time spent in Greece. These chefs dont fool around. The quality of the ingredients is fantastic, the flavors are wonderful and the wine list is an excellent representation of the local wineries. I strongly suggest you give it a try!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great menu. Everything tasted great and was fresh. The Greek salad was one of the best I ever had.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fabulous

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food is fabulous !!! Absolutely love the lamb ! Definitely one of my favourite places in Penticton

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ended up here randomly looking for somewhere to have lunch. The patio was great and the service was awesome. Ordered the burger and all I can say is WOW. Definitely one of the best restaurant burgers Ive had. Great fries too. Would definitely go back to try more of the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and service. The fish tacos are my go to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Come here at least once a month. Tim is a fantastic server and bartender, I always request him. The food is fantastic, I love the atmosphere. My favorite restaurant!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We were not able to dine. We called to make reservation but phone was disconnected. Went to the restaurant which was really full. No signage saying wait to be seated so when we went to the bar a lady was quite short with us. We were told we needed to wait for a seat, when we explained we didnt know as there was no signage she stated well that should be a given. She then told us we couldnt dine as we didnt have a reservation and told us to call. When we explained we did she then said if they are full for the evening they take it off the hook. All things we had no idea about. I understand they are short staffed and stretched, there is signage stating it all over, however we were unimpressed with how we were treated as tourists, looking to support this particular establishment. We apologized for not knowing and went to a different place. We did not go back there this trip as we really didnt feel welcomed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of my favourite places for a quiet, delicious dinner and drinks with friends or my guy. Consistently great.

December 22, 2021

The server was nice but, be prepared to wait one and a half hours for mussels and a cheese plate. Dont order a second round, youll never get it. And on our anniversary of all days.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Second time visiting on vacation and impressed both times. Restaurant is very Covid aware and diligent with safety measures. The lamb chops were superb, the best I ve had in a long time. The Cellar burger was also amazing. Thank you Athena for you re great service and and attentive service with our group. Will definitely visit each time through town.

★★★
December 22, 2021

SHORT ON STAFF- TABLE OF 6 WERE PATIENT-PRETTY BUSY FOR ONLY 1 SERVING .FOOD WAS GOOD WITH EXCEPTION OF THE PRIME RIB NOT A STEAKHOUSE SO I WOULD NEVER ORDER THAT AGAIN - MAYBE AT ANOTHER TIME I WOULD RATE IT HIGHER

December 22, 2021

Food was okay. The service from the older lady at the front door/ lady who served us was rude after we arrived 3 minutes late because we are not from Penticton and were trying to figure out how to download the app for parking. She stated that its almost 5 after. She also did not check for ID or our vaccine passports. Her service was poor and she was very short. And in a rush to get us out the door. There was some confusion about when the dinner menu started and she scoffed and walked away. Loved the food, but would reconsider revisiting. Not sure if I would recommend this to a friend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great dinning atmosphere. Italian style food with something for everybody. The food was delicious and my friends really enjoyed their wine selection. Will go back for sure.

December 22, 2021

Well as someone who has a passion for cooking and basic food safe standards I d say microwaving food to thaw out for fresh food is honestly embarrassing, it s a dirty kitchen honestly only kitchen job I ever walked out on in 8 years of experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

It was awsome will be going there again very soon love the food and the service just great people thank you to all

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We can not say enough good things about the cellar wine bar the service was great the food was out of this world they made you feel that you where sitting in your dinning room at home and they were cooking in your home for you Great. Thanks.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Worst service ever 20 people for my moms birthday (it was a reservation!) and cant get a drink kids food comes out last and burger is burnt servers ignored you you absolutely the worst resturant experience ever last time was amazing thats why we came back and total dissapointment this time! Most of the food was amazing but the kids food was terrible!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Always a pleasure to see Athena (owner) there every visit. Food is excellent! Service is even better. Quiet and cozy, yet they appreciate a celebration and a good time. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service, great food every time!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Excellent meal.Our first time there and we had the 2 can dine for $69.00.Great value,great food,great service.Portions were generous as well.Will definitely return to this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We love coming here for dinner, always a wonderful experience, the food seems to be even better every time! Super delicious and fresh, a great wine selection and courteous competent staff. Always a 5 star experience here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food, reservations only currently due to covid but still a lovely place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

So nice to get back out again. Was a great dinner

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious! Great service and food, and love the patio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Our food was absolutely excellent! Our server, Tim, was kind, gave good recommendations and was very prompt. Definitely get the black and blue steak!! A wonderful selection of local wines too! Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Tim the barman was excellent. He made the trip to pendicton. Great place and service. Couldnt recommend enough!

December 22, 2020

Got seated pretty fast then sat at our table for about 20 mins before a server even acknowledge us and said that she would be by. We wait for another 15 mins with still no one even coming to take our drink order or greet us. We eventually just left because none of the servers even cared to help us despite walking past us multiple times. The restaurant was also relatively empty so why we were left without so much as a hello from our server us astonishing. Definitely will not being coming back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very nice spot. Not a lot of vegan options but great for meat lovers. Great service. Tim was above excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious caesar drinks and food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great Host. Attentive servers, not hard on the eyes either. Great Burgers and beverages. Just one cowboys opinion. Stay Wild!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Mainly good food and friendly service. The Moroccan lamb was delicious but the fish taco starters were heavy on the salad with very little fish and not much flavor. The concept is confusing. Its a wine bar but there is a saddle near the bar. The menu has many Greek dishes but they also serve steak. The tv shows rodeo. Is it trying to be all things to all people? The place was very quiet on a Wednesday but looked busier on a Thursday.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Lots of gluten free options. Great lunch!

★★
December 22, 2020

Small portions. Salad in large pieces

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food and service amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Such amazing food, honestly what a gem of a place to go to. I cant wait to go back for more. Great food, awesome patio, amazing staff and just a great little place to eat and unwind with friends.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Absolutely amazing food and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Food was so delicious, and the steak was cooked perfectly! Very extensive drink menu, and wonderful service! Thank you for making our 11th wedding anniversary special!

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

To start with, the calamari was overcooked and was quite small with only 3 pieces of jalapeno in the entire dish. Drinks were ok. My $42 steak was served sizzling in a fajita platter, smoking out the entire table as I had to eat it quickly before it overcooked in front of me. The crispy onions quickly absorbed all the moisture on the platter and were soon too soggy to eat. Also, my vegetables with the dish were served on a separate plate so I sat there watching them get cold while waiting for the steak, which I didnt even finish. It somehow had no flavor. The blue cheese butter I was looking forward to was basically not existent. Like other reviews have stated, the fish tacos were 85% lettuce. To top it all off, the couple we were with got their food first and were completely finished their meal before we received ours. We voiced our concerns but were not given any comps on the bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The food was absolutely fantastic and service was wonderful as well

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Fabulous dinner great service will definitely go again

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very slow service....... Took over an hour to get fed. Was good once it arrived.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service, delicious food.

★★
December 22, 2020

Good service, terrible pizza. I ordered The Med. Super salty! and sour...unedible...

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Our meal was awesome, we ordered the steak and the moussaka. The calamari and ceasar salad were good too. Definitely a must. We didnt have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Dear Donnie Darko 76 We are sorry that you felt service at The Cellar was below par. We will say that being a very busy establishment in a resort community we try to give all of our patrons the most exemplary service we can provide. We never base our service on how people are dressed, being as we often deal with guests who come in from the lake and are in tshirts, shorts/swimsuits. We recognize that every customer is important. We feel disappointed that you were not satisfied with your service, however, abusive language is not acceptable, regardless of how you feel about your service. No one deserves to be treated in such a manner, and although we are disappointed that the service was not to your liking, we, and all the patrons who witnessed the incident are equally offended by your behavior. Mostly we are offended by your lack of understanding and appreciation of someone who works in the service industry, regardless of what you think she or anyone earns.

★★
December 22, 2020

The food is good but the service is horrible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Spectacular food, great atmosphere, amazing drinks. You wont regret going here.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good atmosphere, enjoyed the seafood pasta

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We enjoyed a delightful lunch best flat bread and Asian beef lettuce wraps portions were generous and they were delicious service was excellent she was friendly, very attentive and made very good recommendations we would go to this restaurant again thank you

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

A picture says a million words and I just dont have one to share! We sat on the patio during the later part of the evening where they allowed our 4 month old puppy to enjoy people watching and smells with us. Our waitress was so nice! Quick! Orders were great and personable. Though they were out of the oh so popular Greek Lamb roast the 8oz steak was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender it just melted in your mouth. They subbed out the mash for the classic Greek lemon roasted potatoes and flavorful seasonable vegetables. Definitely recommend and we will be back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The food is really good and the service is very nice and take care of you without being too much on your table. It is a perfect choice for a date or a friends or family excellent dinner

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food great service lovely atmosphere big servings highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Ive been there 3 times now and each time the food and the service was great. You should go there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

My friend Tim gives Quality Service.....always remembers my favorites but teases me to try the always changing delicious features. As long as he is there I am there. Thanks Tim.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Amazing food and always excellent service! Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Super food and great service! The dishes are a little higher end but they are delicious and from what Ive had so far, you get a decent amount! Wonderful staff as well that helped out really well with our gluten sensitive friend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food was really good and the service was outstanding

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food was fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was super. Will return often !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Wow! A worthy rating and apparently the preferred choice when tipping on the machine lol. Probably the best seafood cakes Ive had in BC. The french onion soup absolutely hit the spot on a chilly night. Very erudite wine list to boot. Super bang4$s.(tm)

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The food is wonderful and the service excellent. Great place to go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food is always fresh and service is great! My favorite restaurant in Penticton.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Friendly service, loved the food, and good selection of local wines. Well be back for sure

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Consistently good food at this place. We had a great service tonight too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food in a nice atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Decently priced food with not many options in Penticton.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food, good service,nice wine list. Would go again. Server was super nice!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food great waitress

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

I was on vacation in Penticton. I went to this restaurant 3 times in one week. The food, the atmosphere, and service were excellent!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was great, service friendly and attentive. Portions were generous too. Would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Amazing place to stop and eat! Only place Ive ever seen a Greek coffee - it didnt disappoint. We also had the Epic burger and the ginger beer salad wraps, sooo amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Service was great. They had a really good Greek salad. Very fresh and authentic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Such a nice place for lunch or dinner. Their saganaki was delicious - came back for another serving! Great staff as well! Kristina and the evening server made us a delicious chocolate Martina even though it wasn t on the menu. Beautiful views of penticton as well!

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Always great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

REALLY Great food, isnt that all you need to know? :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wonderdul food ...best Greek in town ...amazing friendly staff and service ...i guarantee u wont be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love this place so much, great atmosphere and the food is divine. Favorites are the dolmades and halibut entree. This wine pictured was to die for along with the halibut.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Service was okay but WOW. Amazing gluten free food!