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Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton, BC

Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort

4.4
4.4
1423 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
The Hooded Merganser was designed to provide guests with a lakeside experience like no other. Vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows have made us the place to be during storm watching season. The outdoor patio is incredible during the warmer months. The menu features delicious contemporary cuisine cooked to perfection in the open kitchen. Enjoy the superb selection of hard-to-find Okanagan wines from our cellars. Tie up your boat at the marina and come in for a truly enjoyable time.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary Canadian

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (250) 487-4663

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Neighbourhood

    Penticton / Naramata

  • Cross Street

    Main Street

  • Parking Details

    Complimentary parking in hotel lot.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Romantic

  • Okanagan / Wine Country

    Great for scenic views

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  1. BrendaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server was very friendly and attentive. The chickpea and potatoe curry was delicious and you can't beat the view!
  2. KarenP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing he was very attentive and super personable
  3. eddiem

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The Ribeye which was $48 was less than a quarter inch thick and full of gristle. Baked potato was ordered with butter and chives. It came with sour cream.
  4. Canadians

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Dinner was a little slow, party of 4, took over an hour to get food after but we were not in a rush. The food was great and sever seemed experienced, friendly. Definitely would come back.
  5. BrandiM

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious new menu. Especially the bew cocktails! We'll be back!

    Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside ResortResponded on March 15, 2023Thank you for the review Brandi!

  6. Anonymous

    Hampshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    All tables have excellent views of the lake and hills. Seats by windows can be a bit chilly in the winter months so bring a sweater.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    I was expecting an over the top experience from the recommendation I received…found the food to be good, but not outstanding (menu was limited). I would return and give it another try, wasn’t bad, just wasn’t amazing! Ambiance was outstanding!
  8. SandraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at this restaurant on February 19, 2023. We were staying at the hotel and received a complimentary $15.00 voucher at the hotel restaurants. This restaurant was fabulous!! The restaurant is extremely clean and the seating is set up so that tables and booths have beautiful lake views. The design and finishing of the restaurant is quite stunning and modern. The food was excellent - one of the best meals that my husband and myself have ever had! Prices were competitive with other restaurants. We would highly recommend and will certainly return.

    Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside ResortResponded on March 1, 2023Thank you for the great review Sandra, we hope to see you again!

  9. LouiseH

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We met some friends from out of town for lunch and were pleased with our choice. The food was delicious and the service was good. As we hadn’t seen each other for awhile, we were able to carry on a conversation without a lot of background noise. The view was amazing. Will be back.
  10. Darlene

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had our Valentines dinner here. Overall we really enjoyed it. The service was good but it was quite slow, we were happy to enjoy our time together but the entree took sometime. I would recommend the restaurant, it’s a lovely location, good service and food, a good night out.
  11. JAmesK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, steak was cooked perfectly. Would highly recommend
  12. GeraldH

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was good,the service was very good and the main entree for the evening was sable fish,which is amazing ,well worth the money.
  13. JoeB

    London

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our food was very tasty.
  14. KristinM

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    It was Valentine’s Day for lunch. Our server was training and they forgot about us for the first 20 minutes. The beer we ordered was out of stock. When my husband’s steak came, there was so much blood on the board that as the trainee set it on the table, all the blood spilled all over my husband’s pants and all over the table. The food was delicious and despite a few hiccups, the service was good. My only real complaint was listening to country music the entire time we were there! The view is beautiful though!
  15. jays

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here a number of occasions and it has always been a great experience. The food and service are always awesome. No complaints whatsoever.
  16. MarkT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    After specially telling our server that there was a severe black pepper alergy at our table my friend was still served pepper on her steak. She suffered all night on account of this. Ambience was noisy with little hockey players being disrespectful. Not the atmosphere I would expect from a high end restaurant. Other dining guests were obviously nonplussed as well. Server Shane was abrupt and rather disrespectful. I don't care to hear your life story Shane. Major fail. We won't return or recommend.
  17. DebraS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Overall the restaurant was worth the visit. Calamari, steaks, desserts and drinks were amazing. The less than 5 stars is for the service. Our waiter didn’t ask if we wanted dessert for over 30 minutes after we finished our mains. We were celebrating our anniversary and asked when we booked if it was a special occasion but it wasn’t recognized at all during the meal.
  18. CYoung

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very busy night, lots happening around town. Excellent service and delicious food. Gluten free options would be appreciated. We will be back.
  19. StephaneB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Haven’t been in a while, we went for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was very good, the view of course amazing and the service outstanding! I am upset that I dont remember the name of our server but she was attentive and very professional. We will be back soon.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good quality food and presentation. Service was very good.
  21. PatsyW

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Birthday dinner for 4 people, the menu was ok however expensive for what was served and the deserts were overpriced and poor selection. Too bad really as it used to be our go to place, but it will be awhile before we go back.
  22. GeraldS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The location is obviously beautiful and the interior matched. The service was great and our server was very attentive . The food was amazing. My husband had the spicy squid ink pasta and I had the halibut. Both were delicious! Also the jalapeño corn bread was worth the wait and out of this world!
  23. StephanieW

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We were there for the New Year’s Eve special dinner. It was a 7 course meal with the ability to pick your entree otherwise the menu was set. We had a guest with seafood allergies and one course had scallops so we asked if our guest could swap for one of the other course or just get extra on the next course. Nope. No alternative available at all. In the middle of our meal, our service stopped. It took over an hour to get our next course and no bread or apology was given. For spending $80 per person just for the food, it absolutely was not worth it. The atmosphere was nice tho. DJ was great. But very disappointed in the service and the food quality.
  24. TroyV

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    They changed our reservation time, not sure why. Service was very slow. Dinner was Luke warm at best. It was New Year’s Eve and it was a set menu, it would have been nice when I made the reservation to know this. I believe it was the manager who had her two young children with her and they were everywhere including behind the bar
  25. Vans

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Compliments to the chef! 7 courses and well done for flavor, amounts and service. We did have to wait quite awhile for the entree as there was a confusion about orders in the kitchen. The price of $79 was abit steep but considering the ambiance and the complimentary Bubbly, combined with a nice waitress, it was a nice night out.
  26. dexter

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Haven't been there in abit ..about 5 or 6 years ago loved loved this place . Then they got some really weird menus eg. Cricket pizza??..My seafood wtew was good .. But where did the halibut go...nowhere to be found...a pinch of salt or saffron..would have made this delish My husband liked his flank steak.
  27. AndreaG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Go for the view and in the summertime but middle of winter not so much.
  28. Olive

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food excellent. Service excellent. Room is needing some refurbishment. Music country?
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was amazing, all the staff was very friendly and welcoming! Food and drinks were amazing. They make a mean espresso martini
  30. RobertL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious, but it was a little noisy.
  31. SheilahF

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were excellent, particularly our server - she was knowledgeable, friendly, and made our time most enjoyable.
  32. Crystal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious especially the roasted veggies and mashed potatoes. The coffee/donut dessert was extraordinary! Love the atmosphere and service was great, too!
  33. SuzanneS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Menu is very limited. No soup available on a very cold day. Beautiful location and great service.
  34. JamesH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    No halibut. Had to sub for salmon. Oops. No salmon. Had to sub for some other fish that tasted old and dry. No flavor. Was charged Halibut prices, would not adjust price, $36 per very small serving of the worst fish I have ever had.
  35. HeatherM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely meal, beautifully decorated for Christmas. The food was very nice although the presentation could have used some stepping up. Service - straight up 5*
  36. DavidF

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met an old workmate and friend for lunch. The food and view were a great complement to the conversation. Their reduced menu offers well prepared and satisfying food in a broad budgetary range.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    They were extremely helpful and friendly in making sure my friends 40 th birthday was a surprise. Thanks for making it a memorable event.
  38. GregC

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was very good, except for the tasteless onion rings. More bread is required with the cheese appetizer
  39. Heather

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed very tender Calamari with a fine bottle of Hillside Pinot Gris
  40. Michael

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We’d like to see a wider range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Otherwise we had a nice time.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort is rated 4.4 stars by 1423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort

21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Main Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Penticton / Naramata

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary Canadian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Complimentary parking in hotel lot.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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