Raudz Regional Table Kelowna

Raudz not Rod’s in Kelowna, BC is a bit of an anomaly. In a small city dominated by strip malls, big box stores, and chain dining, this restaurant and a handful of others sit apart from the rest.

Chef Rod Butters worked some top Canadian venues including the Wickaninnish Inn aka “The Wick” in Tofino, BC before settling down in the Okanagan to open Fresco which has now been reincarnated as Raudz Regional Table.

The philosophy at Raudz is simple — use the best local ingredients, and that he does. The food was fantastic, the burger to die for, and the poutine upgrade a classic Canadian touch. I was thoroughly impressed by everything I had which I have plagiarised from the Raudz menu and spelled out below.

CHEESE BURGER
GRASS FED BEEF, ‘REAL’ RELISH, POTATO & SCALLION BUN, FRIES, QUALICUM BLUE OR GORT’S GOUDA OR FARMSTEAD LIBRARY CHEDDAR

fries ‘RAUDZ POUTINE STYLE’
chicken confit, fresh cheese curds, pan gravy

Mocha CREME BRULEE

Gourmet Fudgesicle

I liked Raudz so much I will probably make the drive again next week. If I could afford an apartment above the restaurant I would do it. Overall it was great local food, super well made, and at a totally reasonable price. My dinner with two mini desserts, burger, poutine upgrade, and 3 gourmet cocktails by the knowledgeable liquid chefs cost me about $55 plus tip. Did I mention the burger was to die for?