Frind Estate Winery
North America's first beach estate winery, offering wine tasting, lakeside dining, and unique dome experiences with beautiful Okanagan Lake views.
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Frind Estate Winery
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Must-see attractions
North America's first beach estate winery, offering wine tasting, lakeside dining, and unique dome experiences with beautiful Okanagan Lake views.
"A fantastic lakeside spot with something for everyone, perfect for a fun, relaxed day out!"
Visit for Lunch
Arrive closer to noon for lunch, as seating is limited and popular, especially during peak hours.
Red Wine Recommendations
Focus on trying their red wines, especially the Premier, which are considered standout offerings.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Winery, Cafe, Restaurant
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+1 778-754-1118
Address
3725 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 0A8, Canada
Website
frindwinery.com/Highlights
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North America's First Beach Estate Winery
Experience wine tasting right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, offering a unique blend of vineyard charm and beachside relaxation.
Dome Dining Experiences
Book a cozy dome for a unique tasting experience, especially during happy hour, with curated food and wine pairings.
Family-Friendly Lakeside Dining
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas and a variety of dishes with ample space for kids and dogs to play by the water.
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Visit for Lunch
Arrive closer to noon for lunch, as seating is limited and popular, especially during peak hours.
Red Wine Recommendations
Focus on trying their red wines, especially the Premier, which are considered standout offerings.
Takeout Pizza Option
Opt for takeout from Annie's Beach Cafe & Lounge for wood-fired pizzas to enjoy in picnic areas.
Happy Hour Dome Experience
Consider booking dome experiences during happy hour for a unique tasting with reasonably priced food and wine.
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from all over the internet
Visit for Lunch
Arrive closer to noon for lunch, as seating is limited and popular, especially during peak hours.
Red Wine Recommendations
Focus on trying their red wines, especially the Premier, which are considered standout offerings.
Takeout Pizza Option
Opt for takeout from Annie's Beach Cafe & Lounge for wood-fired pizzas to enjoy in picnic areas.
Happy Hour Dome Experience
Consider booking dome experiences during happy hour for a unique tasting with reasonably priced food and wine.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Frind Estate Winery is celebrated for its stunning beachfront location and family-friendly atmosphere, offering a variety of dining options from casual pizza to a more elevated restaurant experience. While many praise the delicious pizzas, truffle fries, and scenic views, some find the food in the elevated experiences slightly disappointing. The ability to bring dogs and enjoy live music adds to its appeal.
"Frind is an excellent choice for a morning coffee in their café, a pizza from the hut outside to enjoy at a picnic table with a view of the water, or for a dining experience on their patio.
It’s dog friendly outside by the picnic tables, and we’ve always enjoyed being able to eat outside with the company of our golden.
The café is lovely, quiet, and has seating inside for a rainy morning too.
Highly recommend the artichoke dip from the hut outside, and the roasted chicken pizza (it has sweety drop peppers that are so good and a great balsamic glaze).
I’ve also done the dome experience here, and really enjoyed the wine flight. The food was a bit disappointing for an elevated experience, though, and I have decided just to stick to the warmer weather outdoor eats at Frind."
Laura Jablonsky
"We came here for the vegan pizza, and it didn’t disappoint! While the flavor could’ve used a touch more salt or sauce, the crust was an absolute 10/10—crispy, chewy, and perfectly done. The atmosphere was a lovely surprise; I didn’t realize it was part of a resort, but I loved the blue umbrella aesthetic and the stunning view of the water. Super friendly service and delicious beer rounded out the experience. It wasn’t the most mind-blowing meal, but I’d definitely come back."
Savannah
"Been wanting to boat down from Vernon for quite a while. It is FANTASTIC to have a lakeside winery with a dock for your boat. Fun way to spend an afternoon.
We enjoyed lunch under shade, wood fired prosciutto pizza and the salmon bowl along with a glass of rose wine , very nice. Coffee shop with pastry ice cream assorted drinks and a great burnt toffee cookie!!
Large lawn area with picnic tables for take out and patio with table service. Beach to lounge on with a few cabanas. Live music some evenings will be back to enjoy.
Busy wine tasting room all areas service was well done.
Only reason its not a five star review, the interior split air conditioning units were pretty dirty and some cobwebs in the corners..... guess I had too much time to look around"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dogs are welcome at outdoor tables and in the picnic areas, making it a great spot to enjoy with your furry friends.
They offer a cafe for breakfast/lunch, a pizzeria for wood-fired pizzas, and a restaurant with table service, plus picnic areas.
Yes, Frind Estate Winery is a lakeside winery with a dock, making it accessible by boat.
Yes, they offer exclusive dome experiences, particularly popular during happy hour for wine tasting and food.
They offer exclusive wine selections, with a focus on quality red wines like Premier being standout offerings.
Absolutely! The winery has ample space for children to play, with a family-friendly atmosphere and kid-friendly menu options.
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Earning a special place in our heart on our list of the 10 Kelowna wineries with the lowest tasting fees is Frind Estate Winery. Few other wineries in Kelowna allow guests to select the wines they’ll enjoy in their tasting flight. At Frind Estate Winery located on the beachfront in West Kelowna, guests can peruse Frind’s portfolio of wines before thoughtfully deciding upon the five wines that they would like to sample.
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Situated beside the waterfront tasting room of Frind Winery, Annie's Beach Cafe & Lounge offers a picturesque setting, with cozy picnic tables on the water front, for a casual yet memorable meal. Families and friends gather here to enjoy wood-fired pizzas and a variety of dishes, often accompanied by live music. The ambience here is laid-back and welcoming, perfect for those leisurely summer evenings.
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Frind Estate Winery is the first beach winery in North America and is situated on the historic Bennett Property in West Kelowna, British Columbia. The property was purchased in 2017 after Markus Frind sold his company Plenty of Fish and wanted to do something more hands-on. With over 500 years of family farming history, Markus wanted to combine his two passions; technology and agriculture.
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Another great picnic area that is waiting for you is at Annie's Beach Cafe & Lounge. Located beside the Frind Winery’s waterfront tasting room, you will find families with kids and dogs enjoying the large outdoor space while munching on delicious woodfire pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, and baked goods. Groove along to the live musicians playing Sunday and Thursday evenings.
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Your evening will include a 5-course, family style meal created by their Executive Chef at Annie’s Beach Restaurant. Their Winemaker has carefully complimented each dinner course with a favourite Frind wine. Upon arrival at the winery, all guests will be welcomed with a glass of our Frind Mulled Wine while being escorted to their individual dome.
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Frind Estate Winery (West Kelowna) This winery is pretty new, it was opened by Marcus Frind - the founder of PlentyOfFish. This winery has a huge outdoor space, picnic tables, and is right on the water and has a dock. Also they have a restaurant: Annie's café and lounge which has great kid friendly options like sandwiches (Annie is Marcus' wife).
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Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at Frind Estate Winery in West Kelowna, BC. This pet-friendly, beachfront winery uses cutting-edge technology to create distinctive wines. Enjoy a takeout order from the on-site cafe to enjoy in the picnic area with Fido. Their menu offerings include wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.
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Before 2017, there wasn’t a single beachfront winery in the whole of North America. Then, along came Frind. When owner Markus Frind isn’t contributing to Nobel Prize-winning mathematics projects, he’s marrying science, symbolism, and sentiment in his precision-crafted wines that harness the power of technology to create taste sensations.
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Families and pets are welcome at Frind Estate Winery, a rare lakeside winery experience. Enjoy full-service dining indoors at Annie’s Beach Restaurant or opt for take-out from Annie’s Beach Café and Coffee Shop. With picnic tables and lawn space by the water, it’s a relaxing place for both kids and adults to unwind.
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Frind’s Beach Patio offers a relaxed, toes-in-the-sand vibe paired with fresh, locally inspired dishes. From wood-fired pizzas to seasonal seafood, every plate is best enjoyed with a glass of their signature crisp whites or bold reds — and a stunning Okanagan sunset as your backdrop.
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Experience the epitome of laid-back luxury at Annie’s Beach Cafe, sitting lakeside at Frind Winery. With its relaxed ambiance and breathtaking views of Lake Okanagan, this charming eatery offers no shortage of delicious cuisine. Dining here is as Okanagan as it gets.
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The dining experience at Annie’s Beach Bakery in West Kelowna is like no other. In winter, the restaurant offers dining in private domes to enjoy your food and wine in an intimate setting. The domes are right on the waterfront patio.
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