We went for dinner; tried the chicken sandwich and the vintage burger. Started off with a green salad. Everything was delicious. They claim to have the best burgers in Kelowna, they might be right! Alicia our server was amazing! The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. It's next to a hockey rink, which is pretty neat, you get to walk by it if you use the washroom. We'd come again! read more

Central - 'Big Dill' Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Amazing service (despite being very busy)! Amazing food! I can't stand salads, but after a week of binge travel eating, I ordered the mixed greens salad. The name sounds boring, but it had so much variety: brussel sprouts, nuts, etc, and just the right amount of dressing. My husband had the Korean crispy sandwich. Not too spicy with tons of flavor. It is messy though! read more

Funky little place with great atmosphere. We have to say the staff was top notch. Everyone greeted you (in a not over bearing way). Our server, Meaghan was delightful. You just felt that you were appreciated that you were there. Our group of four had mixed reviews on the food. None of it was bad, some was just okay. Poke bowl - fine, nothing wrong with it but not outstanding, one of the regular burger, same thing - it was okay, the person who had the salad with the noodles (don't remember what it was called) was disappointed. The person who had one of the chicken burgers said it was absolutely outstanding. Loved it. Because the service was great, we would definitely go again and maybe just order different things. read more

Get the S-Wagyu Sushi Press. Grabbed some lae night snacks to bring home after a long day of wine tasting. We ordered some staples- fried calamari, crispy chicken wings- and something I hadn't tried before: the S-Wagyu Sushi Press. The S-Wagyu Sushi Press was standout, the best thing we ordered. It was salty and savory, with an umami taste that paired incredible with our bottle of Malbec. Honestly, I wish we had just ordered the S-Wagyu Sushi Press x3! The fried calamari was soggy and bland, the braves dipping sauces did not pair well with the fish. The salt and chilli wings were nicely seasoned, but we're quite small did not have a lot of meat on them. I would still return for that S-Wagyu Sushi Press. read more

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A great experience! The dinner and service were outstanding. This locally founded establishment I found a bit pricey but very enjoyable and busy. Interestingly they are inside a building with a sports rink and get many patrons before and after games so schedule accordingly. Their crispy chicken wings comes with your choice of house made sauces. I chose the BBQ and honey garlic. $14 CAD for ten or $10 during happy hour. Meaty, moist and tasty. Even better was the "black and blue" pizza $23 CAD. The caramelized onion, bacon, blue cheese, jalapenos and chimichurri may sound like a strange combo but it works! For me the kicker was the garlic aioli on top. It complimented these eclectic ingredients perfectly. I see no reason why I wouldn't return when in town. read more

Central - The black and blue pizza - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Stopped in for light lunch on a busy Saturday and was so pleased with the quality food and great service. Bringing a large group later in the month as we enjoyed it so much! We hadn't been in awhile and were not disappointed. read more

Super small but chic pub/bar in downtown Kelowna. It feels like a smaller version of Joey's and way less options. But it's a cozy place for you and a few friends to hang out after a hockey game or finished playing volleyball on the weeknights. Their poke bowl was not really unique but it was good. And the burgers were average. Portion of the fries were on the smaller end. One thing I do appreciate is their service and their homemade ketchup. It's almost like a mix of bbq and ketchup together. read more

Central - Poke bowl $22 - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Delightful atmosphere and welcoming staff. Great open area in front including pet friendly patio. A variety of food choices. Not a fan of their Cajun spice that seems to be primarily made with an abundance of salt. Hope a little more refinement is taken in creating their seasoning recipes. read more

We wanted a few snacks for our Airbnb so came to get takeout: calamari, wings, and the wagyu press sushi. The calamari and wings were good and paired with a local red we got from a winery. The stand out was the press sushi - it had a bit of kick and heat and also a sweetness to balance, and the meat flavor wasn't overpowered. Also it was fun to watch a little hockey while we waited. read more

Central - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

I am truly amazed at the quality and the taste of their burgers here. B and I came here for lunch. We knew that during Covid, we would require a reservation to dine here. However, they do have a few tables for walk in. We got lucky and showed up at around noon. We ended up sitting outside at the patio. This place is always super busy. I did call before heading over and I was told that there are no tables for reservations over the labour long weekend. What can I do but just count on my luck. Well anyways, B and I really enjoyed the food here. B got the Bahn Mi and I got the Tuna Tataki burger. B said the bread was made on the day. The bread was nice and soft. He did noticed that the Bahn Mi was not made with Asian spices. Don't get me wrong the Bahn Mi still tasted amazing. I really loved my Tuna Tataki burger. It was very flavorful and super juicy. All the sauces paired very well with the burger. It was slightly messy to eat but it didn't bother me. The bun was freshly made on the day. All their burgers and sandwiches came with fries and served with ketchup. The ketchup was homemade. It had a really nice kick to it. Super flavorful. Overall, the food was amazing and we left very full. B also got a glass of Cerveza Negra. He said it was good. The beer and wine option is pretty good here. I would say they have a very extensive menu/list to choose from. I don't drink so I just had water. I highly trying this place out. I loved their burgers. read more

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Stopped in during a business trip, it came highly recommended and it's every bit as advertised. Had the my boy blue burger. It had an amazing flavor. I was able to split the side with fries and salad. Wait staff was friendly and quick. The owner stopped to check on our food and you can tell why it's so good, it starts from the top read more

Central - My Boy Blue burger - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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WOW. What an amazing restaurant. I'm so impressed. Right at the door, the hostess was so kind and actually apologized that she couldn't get us in any sooner than 10 minutes (we expected to wait a while). Once we sat down, we were at a table in the bars section. The bartender was great with many suggestions on both drinks and food. Margaritas were on special so obviously, we had some. To start, we had their vegan cauliflower wings which were to die for. I had a salad with the BEST cooked crispy tofu I've ever had while my mom had the vegan mushroom Alfredo. I tried hers and it did not taste vegan at all, so creamy and delicious. I wish I lived in Kelowna so I could go to Central every day. It was truly an amazing time. read more

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Solid food. Only knock is it gets a bit loud. And you have to be very specific with the order because the chef is ultra sloppy

We couldn't possibly love this place any more!! Everything we have tried there has been amazing and the service is equally as incredible. We are huge food lovers and it takes a lot to make us swoon but this place does it every single time! Ridiculously yummy churros, thai salad (totally addicted) Korean chicken burger on a brioche bun, crazy delish pasta and wagyu beef sushi!! read more

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The pizza was different from anything I've tasted and was delicious. The server was very prompt and friendly. The ambiance was comfortable and one point they opened up very large windows to let the fresh air come in. read more

Amazing. Vegan options for everything, from food to shafts/sours. Really accommodating servers. 10/10, would move to Kelowna just to eat here always. read more

Food was amazing everything sounds super fancy and was very good well prepared and came fast on a busy night 5 out of 5 stars

We met some family here for lunch on a Saturday September Long Weekend. They took a reservation the day before which was nice. Standard COVID protocols when you arrive and straight to the table. Server was awesome, Megan, if I remember correctly. She asked us our names and used them throughout the meal. 6 people and she remembered all of them! As for the menu, very extensive. Lots of cool new things. I had the Sweet Georgia Peach Pizza, which had peaches and prosciutto, amazing. It was one of a few things I wanted to try. Overall excellent experience. So much so, we went back for dinner the next night. You'll definitely love this place. Great food, great service and the locals eat here, so that speaks volumes. read more

We ordered to go to eat back at our resort after a day at the beach. What we swallowed: CENTRAL BURGER: Intense charred flavor (but not burnt) on the burger itself. It was nicely offset by the pickled onions. This was a hearty burger. Came with a side of fries that were heavily salted but soft on the inside but super crispy in the edges. Just perfect. FRIED CALAMARI: These had some curry undertones. Maybe I didn't read that on the menu. These were just OK. Maybe not a good to-go option as they were cold and chewy. Interesting side dipping sauce (?). SZECHWAN WINGS: These had a really great spice to them. The outside was super crispy but the insides were nice and juicy. Just a little bit of kick that made them highly addicting. They look as good as they taste. CHICKEN FINGERS AND FRIES: Tasty chicken, great fries. Can't go wrong here. All the dishes we ordered to go were quite tasty. I'm sure they would have been 100% better if eaten in the restaurant but they items were still fantastic. read more

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Central went over and above for us last night. Food was great and the service was amazing. The table was perfect for our party of 8. I will be going back again very soon! read more

we had a party of four and three out of the four dishes were great. I ordered the spicy Thai Noodle/with chicken salad. it was awful and very salty. I the dressing tasted like pure soy sauce and very very salty. I will return but never order that salad again. our service was great and the overall feeling from our group was positive. AR read more

We had an absolutely amazing time here at the Central Kitchen + Bar. The food here was delicious and the drinks were really good. The staff are amazing, we let them know that my wife has a cilantro allergy and they made sure everything was clear and one thing that did have it in the sauce, they re made it so that it wouldn't be a problem. They were extremely accommodating and the food menu all looked so good it was hard to pick what to eat. The hot cauliflower bites and fish tacos were phenomenal. The Wagyu Aburi which was delicious. I had the Classy Boozy Racket cocktail which came in a tea cup, so good. I wish we had known about this place sooner in our trip so we could have come more! I highly recommend stopping in for some food or a drink! We can't wait to come back. read more

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Had a good dinner! Service was a little slow but all in all we had a good night :) I would recommend

Had amazing truffle fries however their ELOTÉ salad was not impressive at all. It was heavy in texture and dressing and looked like a cat's breakfast.... Perhaps I am used to a more organized placement of ingredients as the Cactus Club's salads. Perhaps next time I should stick to the basics eg. Burgers & Fries. read more

What a great find! A hopping little place located inside the large white/blue sports arena near the north end of Ellis Street at Clement. Neat to watch part of a floor hockey game while we were there, and the kids were able to go out to the arena and watch while we were waiting for the food. The restaurant is relatively small - maybe 15-17 tables. They have 2 booths that sit 4-6 people and they also put tables together for groups, like the stream of floor hockey players coming in after their games. The ambiance is comfortable yet classy; lots of wood and leather, a casual upscale feel. The service was great; friendly, helpful and efficient. We were welcomed, briefed and taken good care of. We liked the smaller menu but given the excellent choices it was still hard to decide. All sauces are made in house, they grind their own meat for hamburgers, etc. We were mostly pleased with the food. The fish and chips had a lot of batter - and I like batter but it was too much and slightly soggy in parts; the fries and homemade ketchup were excellent! The fried green tomatoes were nice and crunchy, we really enjoyed the combination of tomato jam and goat cheese it was served with. The chorizo and pesto pizza was very well flavoured - lots going on there! The crust of the pizza was thin and delicious, and it was cut into small enough pieces that it was perfect for sharing. The chicken wings were our least favourite - they were soggy, lukewarm and the ranch dressing was slightly spicy, sweet and pink which didn't offset the heat of the hot wings we ordered. The music at one point was loud to the point that we almost couldn't talk which we did not care for at 12:30ish on a Sunday afternoon - but they did turn it down after a while. They have excellent daily drink specials, Sundays are $4 Casaers - served with a chunk of pepperoni and pickle! We will definitely go back, the service is excellent and the food very promising - looking forward to trying the pasta! Also I just like the feel of this place it's comfortable and a great place to hang out! read more

Central - Delicious $4 Ceasar Sundays; Comes with cucumber and pepperoni! - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Food was good but the noise level was horrible, service was slow and food was slow to come out. Don't go here if you want a intimate dinner or an evening out with another couple, you will end up screaming at each other just so you can hear each other. Best to go in the Summer when you can sit outside and have a little peace. read more

We stopped here, after just getting to kelowna. Really liked the food here! We ordered: - dirty fries: extremely tasty! I think there was some truffle seasoning in there. And as we know, anything with truffle = amazing. - wings w Szechuan salt: this was probably my least favorite. I didn't think they were spicy when they could have been for sure - pasta: really wholesome and tasty and would definitely order again We will be back when we are in kelowna again! Thanks for a lovely time here! read more

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If you are a douche bag go here, it's so pedestrian it it is pathetic. Always no tables, rude service, and hipster clientele. It's in a soccer dome but staff think they are on broadway in nyc. Do not waste your time unless you are in your early 20's and have ed hardy hoodie and/or exposed midriff? Staff are so rude and pompous it's a deal breaker for me. I have tried this place multiple times with same results. No service/ food or anything good to say. read more

Great burgers and fries. Fun staff and the best place for a burger in Kelowna. Always busy so make a reservation.

We were in Kelowna on vacation and visited Central as it came highly recommended. Unfortunately it missed the mark for us. The burger bun was cold, the pulled pork mac and cheese was not cheesy and it was as if like they missed and bbq seasoning at all for the pulled pork. Also the booth they seated us in was very small. We felt squished in and my 80 yr old father had a lot of difficulty getting comfortable. It was ok. Not really impressed. read more

Awesome place and awesome staff I'm just visiting kelowna but I'm glad I stumbled upon this place. Our concierge at the delta recommended it, and I'm glad he did. Staff is attentive and friendly, the scenery is AWESOME and I am vegan and they have a vegan burger read more

Central - Vegan burger - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Best beef dip ever! I don't ever recall eating at the same restaurant twice in one day...until now. We went for weekend brunch, I had Central's Bacon Benny. Great taste, generous portion, and I loved their hash browns! We mentioned to our server that we originally meant to come later on for a burger as we heard they were one of the best in town. She immediately said we had to come back before leaving town, we wouldn't be disappointed. So, we went back later that evening, I'm so glad we did. My partner had a burger (which was excellent), and I had the short rib beef dip. It was the best beef dip I have ever had, I would recommend to anyone! Oh, and the service was excellent on both visits. It's obvious that the staff know what they are doing and enjoy working there, and that the restaurant is very well run. Next time we're in Kelowna, Central is our first stop! read more

Central - Short rib beef dip - you won't be disappointed! - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Very disappointed. Arrived 1242 for Brunch on Sunday Menu says served til 1 Hostess said they are changing over to lunch menu and that they give last call for Brunch at 1245 Hmm I guess we have different clocks. Esp as I have arrived closet to 1 in the past and never had an issue. But today was different I will not return. Oh, and I'm very sure the apology was not sincere. It was just convenient as the other hostess was wiping the brunch menus down and looked anxious to put them away. I hate lazy and indifferent people who work in customer service. read more

Good service. Great food. Attractive & attentive staff. I've ate here a few times and have not been disappointed. I would prefer if they stayed open later. read more

This place has been my 'go to' since inception. The team here have set the bar! Food is consistently delish. Undeniably the best burgers in town. The drinks are delightful. The staff are like family. Wish I could be there every day. Central is clearly the hidden gem of KTown. Love you guys! read more

Great restaurant with lovely staff. Inside is rustic and beautiful. We went on Sunday and got the Ceasars on special that were simple and packed with flavour. They open at 10am for brunch, however their full menu is open and perfect for people like me that prefer lunch menus etc. I tried the poke bowl, vegan pizza with GF crust and ceasar salad. All were different and really tasty - we will definitely go again. read more

Central - Vegan pizza and ceasar salad sans croutons n bacon - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Wow, the signature burger is the best! The patty is a mixture of beef and pork which makes it extremely flavourful. Served on the fresh pretzel bun with avocado and goat feta - melts in your mouth! The burger was served with fries. I was impressed with the 'all made in house' approach - including not only the patty but all the sauces on the burger and the ketchup, too. The location is sort of hidden next to a sports arena and the indoor area is small and loud. The outdoor patio seemed nice but it was too hot to sit outdoors. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Central - The "Signature" burger....yummy! - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Great place and clearly a talented chef. Food was excellent. Placed was packed at lunch: always a good sign. One small knock on the condiments: house made ketchup. Just give the people Heinz. It's what we want. read more

Central - Signature Burger at Central in Kelowna. - Burgers Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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This was probably the best burger I've ever had! I had "The Vintage" which came with white cheddar, BBQ sauce, bacon, red onion, tomato, lettuce and pickles ($15). It came on a pretzel bun which kinda fell apart but I don't even care because this thing was SUPER DELICIOUS. Holy crap, the beef patty was so juicy and flavourful. We had ordered the dirty truffle fries to start (delicious, btw) so I opted to get a side salad instead. Even the SALAD WAS DELICIOUS. It was a house salad with vinaigrette dressing and came with string beans and brussel sprouts. They have a really DELICIOUS Caesar too. Nice and spicy with a pepperoni stick, pickled bean and pickle for garnish. Moral of the story: everything was delicious. read more

Fun hidden gem, great spot to eat, drink and socialize in an up beat/ lively dinner. Just finished a big Reno with extended patio. Parking is tough but who cares. Take a taxi and enjoy yourself. Cheers read more