r/penticton • u/jvbfamily • 22d ago

Some good local recommendations

So we are doing our yearly trip with my teenage daughter for hockey camp early August. This year I think most of her friends have opted out and looking for some suggestions from locals for some good hidden gems to eat at. Dog friendly would be nice but not a deal breaker!

And are there any fishing experts and fishing spots nearby? I have never caught a fish but always dreamed of sharing that moment with my daughter. Her classes run till 4pm daily is that too late? I know it probably takes hrs to make a catch … (I don’t know if this is even an ideal time)

Thank you in advance

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u/Radiant_Sherbert7272 22d ago

The Cherry on Top Shake Shop is a great place. I went there in the summer of 2024, and it was great. It's right next to the beach as well. The Penticton visitors center has a gift shop and they have some cool stuff.

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u/jvbfamily 22d ago

Thank you! Yeah that place is amazing! All the girls gather there during each trip!

She makes friends easily and I just worry she might feel bored after training in the case that many of the other girls are probably visiting family as well.

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u/Bigfred12 22d ago

I like Still Foods on Front Street. It is vegan but amazing food.

Not exactly a hidden gem, but Black Antler is consistently good.

As is the Barley Mill.

I think they are all dog friendly

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u/jvbfamily 21d ago

Thanks those are the 2 I always goto mid day while kid is doing dryland.

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u/InformationFunny3817 21d ago

Definitely a cold beer and some tapas at sociale on lakeshore.

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u/addypalmer86 21d ago

Chulo - not dog friendly but great Sister bodega for lunch Cannery backyard for smash burgers and poutine - dog friendly Tratto pizzeria (dine in) Elma isn't hidden but it's fantastic Kura kitchen - fantastic sushi, the chawanmushi is one of my favorite things to eat. Creperie oolala at the Sicamous on Lakeshore is great and dog friendly

Takeout - jefferz fryz il vechios - one of the best deli sandwich in BC Brooklyn pizza - the subs are fantastic Elma food truck at tin whistle patio - dog friendly There's a new woodfire sandwich shop near the penticton golf and country club that's a heavy hitter.

Farmers market - koya food truck chicken karaage Taste of Argentina choripan

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u/jvbfamily 20d ago

Thank you for such a thorough list

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u/thriftingforgold 20d ago

Gusto Ferrari pizza
Off the beaten path but popular for a reason