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Taste of Downtown

Experience the 3rd Annual Taste of Downtown!

Discover the flavours that make downtown Penticton unique while showing your support for the local businesses that keep our downtown thriving.

On Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, participating downtown restaurants will serve exclusive specials designed to take your taste buds on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey. Roaming local musicians will play in the evenings throughout the event at multiple locations.

As you explore the heart of Penticton, savour delicious dishes, listen to great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere.

Share Your Experience & Win!

Your culinary adventure could win you an unforgettable prize!

One lucky participant will receive:

  • A luxurious one-night stay at the Penticton Lakeside Resort
  • $200 in restaurant gift cards to keep the foodie fun going

Here’s how to enter:

  • Post your Taste of Downtown experience on Facebook or Instagram
  • Tag #tasteofdowntownpen and @downtownpenticton
  • Or email your story to info@downtownpenticton.org and let us know which restaurant stole your heart

Celebrate Penticton’s Culinary Spirit

Join us in celebrating the vibrant food scene that makes downtown Penticton so special—where every bite is a journey and every restaurant is an experience worth savouring.

Taste of Downtown Deals at Participating Restaurants:

BNA Brewing:

Spicy Tuna Tartare – $7

BBQ Oyster Mushrooms – $7

Pork Steamed Bun – $7

West Coast Oysters – $7

Mini Cheeseburger Slider – $6

Plus, enjoy select $5 beers (12oz): Animal – Kenny’s Pale Ale – BNA Lite

Cannery Brewing:

Wildfire Dark Lager 16oz – $6

Glass of Wine 5oz – $1.00 off

Caesar – $12

Bacon & Cheddar Croquettes – Crispy bacon & aged cheddar croquettes. Served with tomato chutney and garlic scape aioli – $13

Artichoke Dip – Warm artichoke & roasted red pepper dip, served with garlic crostini – $13

Highway 97 Brewing Company:

Soft-Baked Pretzels and House-Made Beer Cheese Dip – $12

Slow-Roasted Brisket Sliders – $12

Highway 97 Mushroom Caps – $12

The HUB on Martin:

½ Flatbread – $8

Penticton Peach – Peach chili chutney, black forest ham & goat cheese

Tuscan – Sundried tomato pesto & roasted garlic, caramelized onion, papitas, arugula, feta & balsamic drizzle

Deep Fried Brie Cheese – Panko crusted brie cheese with roasted garlic, peach chili chutney and arugula. Served with crostini $8

Cauliflower Wings – Breaded cauliflower bites, tossed the way you like. Choose from one of our 21 wing flavours $8

Spring Rolls – Eight crispy vegetarian spring rolls served with classic plum for dipping $8

Asian Street Fries – Topped with sambal aioli, green onion, purple pickled cabbage & black sesame seed $8

Kin & Folk Restaurant:

Mr. Chan’s Cold Sweet Tea (1oz) – vodka or gin | oolong tea, lemon, soda, lychee foam – $8
Peach Please! (1oz spirit & 3oz bubbles) – peach soju, peach, thai basil, white peach bitters, bubbles, mint green tea air – $12
All Rice, No Wrong (2oz) – toasted rice infused rum blend, mango soju, toasted coconut, mango, lime, mint oil – $12

Mr. Chan’s Fried Rice (GF/DF) – egg, “perfectly seasoned ham,” secret family sauce, pickled shiitake, carrots, bok choy – $7
Saigon Street Chicken Taster (GF*|DF) – caramelized umami glaze, salted cashew crumble, spicy pickles, herb & garlic aioli – $10
Dan Dan Papperdelle (DF or GF option available) – fermented greens, szechuan & chili braised pork, crispy garlic – $14
Scallops & Prawns (GF*|DF) – coconut, lime, fermented tomato, avocado, chili, cilantro, togarashi wontons – $13

Neighbourhood Brewing:

Street Corn Taco – $5.99

Carnitas Taco -$5.99

Fish Taco – $6.49

Sample order of Corn Fritters – $5.00

Sample order of Mexican Street Corn – $5.00

OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar:

Crispy Cheeseburger Taco – beef, melted cheese, pickled jalapeno, pico di gallo, cilantro, corn tortilla (GF) – $9

Fried Steak Lettuce Wrap – spicy pickled vegetable slaw, chili, garlic crunch, butter lettuce (GF) – $9

Salmon Lettuce Wrap – spicy pickled vegetable slaw, chili, garlic crunch, butter lettuce (GF) – $9

Mushroom Lettuce Wrap – spicy pickled vegetable slaw, chili, garlic crunch, butter lettuce (Vegan, GF) – $9

Red Wine Flight – $25

3oz tasters of 3 wines

Ask your server for today’s selections

Caramel Apple Old Fashioned – $18

Apple Crown Royal, simple syrup, orange and angostura bitters, apple slice and caramel candy

Fall Spicy Margarita – $16

Ask your server for today’s creation

The Pasta Factory:

Pints of Draft – $7

Well Highballs – $5

6oz Glasses of Wine – $9

PF Cocktails – $8

Fancy Tots 2 Ways – fried golden nuggets of potato tossed in truffle salt and served with truffle aioli or in Cajun spice with house-roasted red pepper ketchup – $8

Roasted Garlic & Baked Brie – with French croistinis and spicy pepper jelly – $12

Baked Bruchetta – focaccia toast topped with marinated tomatoes & mozzarella then baked – $10

Stillfood Bistro:

3 Courses $30 or 4 Courses $40

GF Cucumber & Watermelon Salad – Compresses cucumber & watermelon, pickled shallots, mint, lime zest, black sesame, chili oil, tzatziki

GF Roasted Cauliflower Velouté – Silky cauliflower soup, crispy capers, chive oil, warm sourdough crisp

GF Deconstructed Lasagna – Crispy pasta ribbons, plant ragu, basil cashew cream, “parmesan”, charred eggplant, micro basil

GF Chocolate Hazelnut Torte – Dark chocolate torte, aquafaba mousse, hazelnut praline, espresso sauce, coconut cream quenelle

Theo’s Restaurant:

All appetizers are 25% off the regular menu price!

Specials – Coming Soon!

BNA Penticton:

Chulo Tapas:

Pizzeria Tratto Napoletana:

Taste of Downtown Music Schedule: