Kamloops is home to many restaurants and cafes that are perfect for different occasions. However, only a few of these spots have the perfect balance of food quality and ambience to create the perfect experience for customers. This blog highlights the top 5 restaurants that offer excellent quality food and environment that will leave you with an unforgettable memory of your trip to Kamloops. Read on for a bonus spot that is a must visit for everyone!
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Brown Socialhouse
This is a perfect spot for unwinding after a long day of touring the city. It is a bar style restaurant with both indoor seating and a patio for those who wish to enjoy their food as they take in the fresh air. The indoor seating comprises of tables for slightly larger groups and booths that are perfect for two to three people. There is also a bar in the restaurant and the bartenders are usually more than happy to create the perfect drink for you as you wait for your meal to arrive. Their menu is very diverse, ranging from light handheld snacks to filling steak meals. My personal favourites are the chicken quesadillas, and the Oreo jar from their dessert menu. The service is great and the drinks are brought almost immediately. The wait time for the food varies depending on how busy the restaurant is but it normally takes between 15 to 20 minutes. You could be sipping on a cold beer or personalized cocktail as you wait for the chefs to work their magic.
Kung Pao lettuce wrap from Brown Socialhouse Instagram
To learn more about Brown Social House and to check out their menu, click the link to their website below.
https://brownssocialhouse.com/menu
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Aberdeen Mall Food court
It is always a good idea to fuel up on some energy before going shopping as it can get pretty tiring. With a variety of cuisines available at the Aberdeen Mall food court, you get to take your taste buds on trip around the world without leaving the mall! There are different food stands which offer different kinds of food. For those who like to create their own sandwiches, there is a Subway stand, and for those who enjoy hot juicy burgers, there is an A&W too. The New York Fries at the mall offers some of the best poutine and cheese fries in town. The food court is also home to a few stands offering international cuisine, such as OPA! Of Greece, which adds a Canadian twist to Greek cuisine, and Hoja Mongolian Grill. For the healthier foodies, there also is a Sizzling Wok stall in the food court which offers a healthy alternative including stir fried rice, noodles and even steamed vegetables!
As always, no meal is complete without a drink. If the drinks offered at the food stalls are not appealing enough, there is a Booster Juice on the upper level of the mall. Here, you can get a variety of fresh and healthy juices. If you are lucky enough, you could get to watch them turn a boring old orange into a vitamin loaded mouthwatering cup of happiness.
Heavenly horizon from the Booster Juice website
To get to learn more about each individual stall visit the Aberdeen Mall website at
https://www.aberdeenmall.ca/stores
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Earls Kitchen + Bar Kamloops
Third on this list is the restaurant chain Earls . Their Kamloops branch is pretty decent and is home to some appetizing food. The restaurant’s booth-style seating gives you and your company some privacy without completely cutting you off from the crowd. Though they are popular for their grills and burgers, they have a decent number of tasty vegan and vegetarian options on their menu.
https://earls.ca/locations/kamloops/menu/
Cajun blackened chicken from Earls kitchen + Bar Website
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Romeo’s Kitchen + Spirits
Next on this list of must try restaurants is Romeo’s Kitchen and Spirits. Located at 1250 Rogers Way, this restaurant is great for intimate occasions such as birthday or anniversary dinners. Similar to Brown Socialhouse, Romeo’s also has both indoor and patio dining available and guests get to choose where to sit if the restaurant is not full. Because it is located up the hill, customers dining on the patio get breathtaking views of the city below and at sunset the sky makes a great spectacle. This restaurant is quite popular so it is advisable to call and reserve seats in advance, to avoid disappointments later on. Their menu is very versatile and the options ranges from sea food to Indian cuisine. As a result of the pandemic, the restaurant introduced ‘igloos’ that can host small groups of people and minimize interactions with other customers.
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Cordo Resto + Bar
Cordo restaurant and bar is more on the fine dining side than the rest of the restaurants on this list. For this reason, the prices are higher but not to worry, the ambience and quality of food makes it all worth the price. The restaurant is located in downtown Kamloops and offers a neat and chic environment that gives an unforgettable dining experience to its customers. It boasts a rich menu and a variety of wines which have been sourced from the Thompson region. Similar to Romeo’s Kitchen and Spirits, Cordo Restaurant and bar is a pretty popular spot and more often than not, you will need to make a reservation beforehand.
https://cordorestobar.com/menus/
Cordo Resto + Bar patio dining from their Instagram Page
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Scoopz Ice Cream Parlour
What better way than to end on a sweet note? For all the foodies with a sweet tooth, Scoopz Kamloops is a must try! Located right opposite the Riverside park, Scoopz is home to (in my opinion) the best ice cream in town! The ice cream shop is open throughout the spring and summer and has over a dozen flavours to choose from. You can mix and match different flavours to satisfy your cravings. And what’s better than a scoop of yummy cold refreshing ice cream on a scorching hot summer day?
Scoopz ice cream by Nuria Mollu
No vacation is complete without a happy stomach and an unforgettable dinning experience. The above restaurants are sure to leave you with both and I believe that every foodie must visit them during their stay in Kamloops. These restaurants are also only but a few of the gems that Kamloops boasts, and there are so many more to choose from. Be sure to check out these and other amazing restaurants on the Tourism Kamloops Website below.
https://www.tourismkamloops.com/foodanddrink/
References
Cordo Resto + Bar Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cordorestobar/
Booster Juice Website https://www.boosterjuice.com/menu/juices/
Brown Socialhouse Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4qAJZBSWl/
