Places to eat on Kootenay Lake

Artisanal café on Vernon Street in Nelson offering direct-trade specialty coffee, matcha, smoothies and food, with a second Lakeside Drive location.

616 Vernon Street · 250-352-7211

Irish-style bar and grill on Vernon Street in downtown Nelson, open seven days a week for dine-in, takeout and delivery.

705 Vernon Street · 250-352-5121

Cafeteria in the Day Lodge at Whitewater Ski Resort south of Nelson, serving fresh, made-to-order meals with vegan and celiac options.

Day Lodge, Whitewater Ski Resort, about 12 km south of Nelson · 250-352-7669

Coffee shop on Baker Street in downtown Nelson.

503 Baker Street

South Indian restaurant on Baker Street in Nelson serving Tamil cuisine — dosai, curries, biryani and thali — founded by Chef Ciraj and his wife Martina.

660 Baker Street · +1 (250) 505-9027

Upscale casual steakhouse at the Adventure Hotel in downtown Nelson, serving dry-aged Angus beef and fresh seafood.

616 Vernon Street, at the Adventure Hotel · (250) 352-5570

Family-owned Nelson diner open more than 40 years, serving fish & chips, Greek dishes, steaks and gourmet burgers.

616 Baker Street · (250) 354-4848

Ethical, artisan specialty coffee roaster and café in Nelson, roasting and packing orders fresh daily at its own roastery.

Nelson, BC · (250) 352-7661

Panago Pizza location in Nelson serving pizza, wings, sides and desserts, with delivery in the area.

216 Anderson Street

Japanese ramen restaurant and natural wine bar in Nelson's Herridge Alley, prepared fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients.

308 Herridge Lane, in historic Herridge Alley · 250-352-0966

Restaurant and bar on Baker Street in Nelson serving West Coast comfort food made from scratch with seasonal ingredients.

301 Baker Street · 250-352-5232

Plant-based vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Nelson, offering dine-in or takeout and online ordering for pickup.

569 Ward Street · 778-463-3366

Farm-to-table café and brasserie in Nelson's Railtown, serving organic, vegetarian and keto options daily.

91 Baker Street · +1 (778) 463-2017

Downtown Nelson venue on Baker Street combining live music, draft beer, cocktails and an in-house kitchen.

330 Baker Street · (250) 354-7014

Pizzeria in downtown Nelson serving specialty and custom pizzas, sides and desserts, with pickup, dine-in and delivery.

303 Victoria Street · 250-352-1212

Craft brewery and lounge in Nelson founded in 2014, grown from a nano-brewery into a full micro-brewery with a food and beer menu.

125 Hall Street · (250) 352-0094

Sports bar at the Adventure Hotel in downtown Nelson with wall-to-wall screens, hand-made pizzas and pub fare.

616 Vernon Street, at the Adventure Hotel · (250) 352-2715

Community-owned cafe in Procter's old schoolhouse, known for its cinnamon buns and Friday night pizza.

In the old schoolhouse

Closed January and February.

Craft brewery and taproom in downtown Kaslo with a covered patio overlooking Kootenay Lake.

343 Front Street · (250) 353-7446

Hand-stretched artisan pizza parlour on Front Street in downtown Kaslo, making pizza since 2011.

417 Front Street · 250-353-2282

Grill restaurant next to Eric's Meat Market in Kaslo, run by the same owners.

425 Front Street, next to Eric's Meat Market & Deli

Coffee and ice cream shop on Front Street serving Oso Negro espresso, fresh baking and Island Farms ice cream.

331 Front Street, in a historic 1896 building · (250) 353-1217

Real frozen yogurt served May through September.

Bistro in Crawford Bay serving tapas, entrees and desserts made with local, organic ingredients, with a garden patio.

16072 Highway 3A

Neighbourhood pub on Highway 3A in Crawford Bay with an attached RV park offering full 30-amp hook-ups, septic and fresh water.

16070 Highway 3A · 250-227-6911

Crawford Bay's own bakery, baking bread, pastries and cafe items fresh daily on site with locally sourced ingredients.

Crawford Bay · 250-777-2537

Renovated pub in the small village of Sirdar on Highway 3A, with a 3-D steam engine sculpture above the river rock bar.

8068 Highway 3A · 1-250-949-0840

The operator's page states the pub is open for the 2026 season.

Korean restaurant in Creston serving brunch and dinner, with online ordering.

1821A Canyon St · +1 250-431-8642

Indian, Nepalese and Hakka restaurant in Creston offering catering and online ordering.

1403B Canyon Street · 250-428-7713

Coffee house in Creston, opened in 2008, sourcing what it can "from the people we know."

Creston, BC · (250) 428-5730

Thai restaurant in Creston with gluten-free, vegan and spicy menu options, a second location of the Nelson cafe.

223 10th Ave N · (236) 351-4000

Restaurant and bar in Creston with event rentals.

1136 Canyon St · 250-428-7474

Indian restaurant in Creston operating out of the Esso gas station, offering online ordering for delivery and pickup.

Esso gas station, 1521 Canyon St · +1 (250) 254-0801

Subway sandwich restaurant in Creston.

1415 Canyon St · (250) 428-5292

Chinese restaurant in Creston serving Cantonese, Beijing, Shanghai, Szechuan, Hunan and Shandong dishes, with dim sum at lunch.

1510 Canyon St · +1 250-428-2414

Brunch and coffee cafe in Creston.

1015 Canyon St · 250-402-9233