Almost empty shelves and freezers. I was looking for things very common like bonito flakes. They…read moredidn't have anything I was looking for.

Every year, I make my way down from Calgary to Penticton for the Dragon Boat Festival. At some…read morefests, I like to make it a tradition to provide some pork buns and the like, but this past year I didn't have the opportunity to do so as the cities we raced in didn't have a chinese bakery available or just plain open when I want to pick it up. Imagine my surprise to find out that there's an asian Supermarket in Kelowna, only 45 min from Penticton, and was on the way down. Curious to see what it was like, I took a gander. As I walked in, the place was actually a good bit larger than what I expected. While by no means the size of say, a T&T Supermarket in a city, it was still a good enough size to offer rows upon rows of honest to goodness asian ingredients and more, such as frozen dim sum and baked goods from Vancouver, utensils, cooking tools and dried spices from the Orient. I honestly didn't expect such a decently supplied store in the middle of Kelowna, especially considering the city's relatively small population and that of the surrounding towns. While I found the baked good prices to be high, when compared to prices I am used to in Calgary, it is imported probably by truck from Vancouver, so that's to be expected. Still, if someone wanted to make a genuinely authentic Chinese dish, it's good to know that they won't be lacking for ingredients.

I had lunch with my daughter here today. What a treat! Small restaurant but it lacks nothing. The…read moreservice was great. Our meals were fantastic. Everything was fresh & cooked to perfection. This is a very comfortable place. No loud music, so we could carry on a conversation easily. We shared a dessert it was more than enough for two. Fresh pineapple fried in a tempura coating laid up on two scoops of wonderful ice cream with a Carmel sauce. If you're looking for a great fresh meal of assorted fresh fish this place can't be beat. The service is spot on. There when you need something otherwise you're left alone. No one hovering over you. There is a small patio if you like to sit outside. Have a bear or a glass of wine with your meal. Adjoining the restaurant is the fish monger. Stop & give this spot a try I'm sure you'll be pleased with your meal & the service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Broken Anchor to anyone looking to have a great meal if assorted types of fish & chips. There's something in the menu to please everyone. My daughter & I will definitely be going back for another enjoyable lunch. Thanks for the great service Broken Anchor & a meal that was fresh & delicious.

We haven't had fish and chips for a very long time but decided to check out The Broken Anchor as…read morethey offer a gluten free batter. They're located in the Guisachan Village Centre. We dropped in on a Friday (around 6:15pm). The inside is small with about 5 tables. You order up at the counter and pay first. The menu consists of shares, tacos, bowls, sandwiches, fish & chips and family packs. They also have a very small, limited happy hour (1:00pm to 5:00pm). - Wild pacific cod ($21.55 for 1/2 lb) - the cod was extremely disappointing; completely dry and overcooked. The fries were the same. Soggy, limp and bland. Coleslaw was passable but oddly not cut evenly. - Steamed clams & mussels ($19.00) - came with four pieces of buttered bread. The white wine sauce and garlic was decent but something you could replicate at home. Would have liked a little more clams and mussels for the price point. Was hoping to find a gem but left Broken Anchor disappointed. Try somewhere else for your fish & chip fix.

Came here for dinner on a Sunday night with the family after a day at Hot Sands Beach. It is across…read morethe street from the beach and park area; very convenient. We called ahead to make reservations and they added us for 6:30. The restaurant is on the main floor of a hotel and the decor is very elegant with patio and inside seating. They sat us by the window facing the street, which was nice. We ordered the chowder and a half dozen oysters to start. For mains, our kids got the Mountain Burger and mac and cheese. They ate everything on their plates. My wife had the Steamer Pot and I order the Halibut and Chips. Both were excellent. The Halibut and Chips were not greasy. Steamer Pot was tasty with the coconut curry base. We had the Orchard Apple Pie for dessert which was also excellent. Family really enjoyed the dinner, and its close proximity to the park, beach, and boardwalk with boats was very convenient. We noticed that they had Happy Hour specials in drinks and Sharing Plates. Will definitely have to try coming again during those hours. Also if note is it looks like they will validate or reimburse for parking which is good for next time.

I'm staying in the hotel this is connected to, and I really wanted to like the food. The first…read moreevening I had the Bass and while the fish quality was good, the skin wasn't crispy and it was overall flavorless. It was close to closing time so I thought maybe they were rushed, etc. I went back from breakfast and was awful. I ordered an eggs Benedict, the muffin wasn't toasted, the eggs were overdone, and it was not hot. Nobody came by to check on me and I was very hungry so I ate some of it anyway. It wasn't busy in either visit, so it wasn't a matter of low staff. It's too bad, this could be a nice place.

Unique Mom & Pop place inside a fish market, so there're no worries about freshness. I had some…read morereally great Fish and Chips - light and not at all greasy. Portions are huge! My wife had the clam chowder and said it was the best she'd ever eaten. They've got a lot of other stuff on the menu too, like oysters, crab cakes, prawns and a bunch of grilled seafood items, so it's not your average fish and chip joint. The decor could use some work but they say they're going to renovate soon.

Quality seafood made for great fish and chips. Friendly owner operating with lots of care. We made…read morea stop in between wine tasting, definitely hits the spot!

Ever had a hankering for some fresh fish and chips? Well, we were driving through West Kelowna and…read morefound "Buy the Sea," which surprised us with a menu that not only included fish and chips, but lots of fresh seafood to take home as well. The small restaurant/market offered different kinds of fish and chips at different price points. There was Cod, Haddock, Halibut, Prawns and Oysters, and we chose to split the Haddock and chips, with extra coleslaw and tartar sauce. The Haddock arrived quickly and hot, with a piece for each of us, and a handful of fries - even for a split dish, there were really large portions. The fish was perfectly fried, and inside, tender and melted in my mouth. The chips were crispy, and I enjoyed dipping them in both the ketchup and tartar. They also provided both white and malt vinegar which I appreciated. After lunch, we perused the market area and saw there were giant crab legs, octopus, lots of fresh fish, poke, smoked fish and crab. I had my eye on the sushi-grade Ahi which I will take home next time to make my own sushi. There were also jars of sauces and dressings, and I spied ghost pepper sauce for the next time I need a good flavor boost. The prices were reasonable, and everything seemed fresh and clean. Looking forward to returning!

Interesting grocery store in Vernon with nice staff and a good selection of produce and products…read more On a recent trip to Vernon we stopped in at Butcher Boys a few times for groceries. They've got a large store with almost everything you can think of - from fruit and veg to marshmallows, refreshments to seasonal items, candles to couscous! We appreciated how happy the staff were to serve us no matter how large or small our purchase happened to be. Prices are more than you may expect from larger chains(superstore or Walmart for instance) but not super expensive all things considered. Would happily return on our next trip.

Beautiful, new, bright food store Lovely Meat department…read more Liquor store attached at the side, very convenient. Bakery looked really good too. Right on the way to Silver Star Mountain Lots of free parking