I am honestly surprise that this place wasn’t packed because the food was amazing. A nice hidden gem ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Happy
We went to Basil and Mint for my birthday celebration and everything was fabulous. We like fine dining and would say that this was far better than Homeblock at Cedar Creek (our experience here was horrible), Bouchon's, Mount Boucharie, and Mission Hill. Our server, Steven, was attentive, funny and very helpful. The manager, Chris was personable and even brought us a complementary glass of bubbly and sang Happy Birthday.We all enjoyed our food choices and my girlfriend, who has food restrictions, said her truffle fries and mushroom risotto were outstanding. We can't wait for the patio to open to enjoy some el fresco cuisine. We have definitely found our new, go to restaurant for fine dining.Thank you Steven and Chris for a wonderful and memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffled Mushroom Risotto, Escargot, Caesar Salad, Classic Italian Tiramisu
Rhonda Willis
Fine dining gem! Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and a great selection of cocktails and wine. Reasonably priced given the high quality.Our server, Steven, was an absolute delight and added to the enjoyment of our dinner with good humour and the perfect wine suggestion. From start to finish, a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Milla Fipke
We came to Basil & Mint to celebrate my grandparents 70th anniversary.The service from Steven our waiter and the manager (didn’t get his name) was amazing. They were so kind and took a personal interest in us that really made the experience wonder for them.They kindly offered a free dessert and champagne for both my grandparents and even came to our table and sang a song for us.The food was delicious, everything was cooked perfectly and portions were a good size for a high end restaurant. I had the $45 three course option which was lovely. I highly recommend the pear and parsnip soup, chicken or pork main and the apple sorbet for dessert. The sorbet is a generous size and a refreshing way to end your meal. If not getting the 3 course meal, the duck with cherry sauce is delicious.Our drinks were all great and we enjoyed the spearhead pinot gris with supper.I would absolutely come back here for any special events and will recommend Basil & Mint to all our friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day, Duck Breast, Cheesecake Slice, Apple Cinnamon Sorbet
Jean Butcher
We ate here on a spur of the moment visit to Kelowna. Found the “Basil and Mint” restaurant on Trip Adviser and the Manteo Resort across the road for the accommodation. We couldn’t be happier with both choices. Mark served us Martinis and their Beef Short Ribs with mixed roasted vegetables. What a treat. The cocktails were perfect and the food was amazing. Both hit the spot and made our evening after a long day of traveling from Vancouver Island. Both Chris and Mark gave us a lovely warm reception. We will be happy to return. Perhaps we’ll even have room for dessert ?Dietary restrictions: I’m Celiac and found plenty of choices and the kitchen happy to make accommodations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Short Ribs
Mari White
My husband and I were in on Tuesday evening, and our hostess Rachel was absolutely fantastic, and the evening started off perfect. We have been once before and quite enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant however tonight was different. The management didn’t seem to have enough staff on and it took more than twenty minutes to even get our drinks ordered.. our hostess did make sure our waters were always topped up but it would of been nice to have a “ drink” …both my husband and i ordered the duck breast and it was great. Overall the hostesses and servers were awesome but management needs to be a better job of assisting their employees. Parking also wasn’t easy to find …
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day, Duck Breast
Shaina
Okay this place was AMAZING! The service, atmosphere and the food! Stevie was an amazing server and so patient to deal with all my family members requests which can be so annoying for myself too but he was so so kind and so good. Probably one of the best servers I have encountered! My family is quite picky but the Beef Carpaccio was the best they have ever had they said and we’ve tried a lot in Vancouver and all over BC. The Eggplant appy was good but needed some more seasoning in it. The main dishes were great! Honestly, very delicious - the steak, spaghetti - all of it. Great drinks and vibe. Was an awesome birthday dinner thank you guys! Give Stevie a raise, he’s AMAZING!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Bartol
I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Basil and Mint. We shared 4 appetizers and a pizza and each dish was better than the last. Warm and tasteful atmosphere. Highly recommended in a city with lots of similar offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
V C
Awful experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Daphne Hindmarch
I apologize for my previous review. My reception on my phone cut out and I must have hit the finish. Didn't even get to complete the star rating.Anyway just wanted to say that Hubs and I went last night with friends to this restaurant for a wonderful dinning experience. Hubs had the tuna, I had the braised short rib. We were not disappointed! Cooked perfectly, and hot.( I'm a bit of a stickler on a nice hot meal.) Also had the creme brûle and hubs had the lemoncillo, raspberry, cheesecake. Outstanding! Our waiter was so attentive. We never lacked for anything. I would highly recomend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good atmosphere, excelent service, and wonderfully prepared food with very nice presentation. The only downfall was not great for parking. But that seems to be part of the norm for Kelowna. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed!
From beginning to end, Chris made our experience at Basil & Mint stand out. I chose this restaurant for a group of 5 becuase of its fair entre prices (not to high), and noted in my online reservation requuest that it was a bit of a "birthday surprise." Our server Chris organized a suprise dessert and sang Happy Birthday and a super fun birthday song. The excellent service and pace of the meal allowed us to have a thorough visit, delicious food and a memorable experience. Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Anna
Was a nice restaurant! Really enjoyed the food, however, our order was wrong, they did sort immediately, and we were waiting for a wine a while, we would go back though, the food was really nice, they just seemed a little busy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Duck Breast
Lonnie Way
Everything about our evening was perfect! Exceptional service from Stevie, delicious food and a fabulous atmosphere. A wonderful evening with family and friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bella
steven treated us well, and food was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Slice, Caesar Salad
Cecelia Jantz
The food was delicious.. the soup especially exquisite and our server made our evening over the top. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Short Ribs, Duck Breast, Limoncello Cheese Cake
I am honestly surprise that this place wasn’t packed because the food was amazing. A nice hidden gem ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Basil and Mint for my birthday celebration and everything was fabulous. We like fine dining and would say that this was far better than Homeblock at Cedar Creek (our experience here was horrible), Bouchon's, Mount Boucharie, and Mission Hill. Our server, Steven, was attentive, funny and very helpful. The manager, Chris was personable and even brought us a complementary glass of bubbly and sang Happy Birthday.We all enjoyed our food choices and my girlfriend, who has food restrictions, said her truffle fries and mushroom risotto were outstanding. We can't wait for the patio to open to enjoy some el fresco cuisine. We have definitely found our new, go to restaurant for fine dining.Thank you Steven and Chris for a wonderful and memorable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffled Mushroom Risotto, Escargot, Caesar Salad, Classic Italian Tiramisu
Fine dining gem! Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and a great selection of cocktails and wine. Reasonably priced given the high quality.Our server, Steven, was an absolute delight and added to the enjoyment of our dinner with good humour and the perfect wine suggestion. From start to finish, a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to Basil & Mint to celebrate my grandparents 70th anniversary.The service from Steven our waiter and the manager (didn’t get his name) was amazing. They were so kind and took a personal interest in us that really made the experience wonder for them.They kindly offered a free dessert and champagne for both my grandparents and even came to our table and sang a song for us.The food was delicious, everything was cooked perfectly and portions were a good size for a high end restaurant. I had the $45 three course option which was lovely. I highly recommend the pear and parsnip soup, chicken or pork main and the apple sorbet for dessert. The sorbet is a generous size and a refreshing way to end your meal. If not getting the 3 course meal, the duck with cherry sauce is delicious.Our drinks were all great and we enjoyed the spearhead pinot gris with supper.I would absolutely come back here for any special events and will recommend Basil & Mint to all our friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day, Duck Breast, Cheesecake Slice, Apple Cinnamon Sorbet
We ate here on a spur of the moment visit to Kelowna. Found the “Basil and Mint” restaurant on Trip Adviser and the Manteo Resort across the road for the accommodation. We couldn’t be happier with both choices. Mark served us Martinis and their Beef Short Ribs with mixed roasted vegetables. What a treat. The cocktails were perfect and the food was amazing. Both hit the spot and made our evening after a long day of traveling from Vancouver Island. Both Chris and Mark gave us a lovely warm reception. We will be happy to return. Perhaps we’ll even have room for dessert ?Dietary restrictions: I’m Celiac and found plenty of choices and the kitchen happy to make accommodations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Short Ribs
My husband and I were in on Tuesday evening, and our hostess Rachel was absolutely fantastic, and the evening started off perfect. We have been once before and quite enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant however tonight was different. The management didn’t seem to have enough staff on and it took more than twenty minutes to even get our drinks ordered.. our hostess did make sure our waters were always topped up but it would of been nice to have a “ drink” …both my husband and i ordered the duck breast and it was great. Overall the hostesses and servers were awesome but management needs to be a better job of assisting their employees. Parking also wasn’t easy to find …
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Soup of the Day, Duck Breast
Okay this place was AMAZING! The service, atmosphere and the food! Stevie was an amazing server and so patient to deal with all my family members requests which can be so annoying for myself too but he was so so kind and so good. Probably one of the best servers I have encountered! My family is quite picky but the Beef Carpaccio was the best they have ever had they said and we’ve tried a lot in Vancouver and all over BC. The Eggplant appy was good but needed some more seasoning in it. The main dishes were great! Honestly, very delicious - the steak, spaghetti - all of it. Great drinks and vibe. Was an awesome birthday dinner thank you guys! Give Stevie a raise, he’s AMAZING!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Basil and Mint. We shared 4 appetizers and a pizza and each dish was better than the last. Warm and tasteful atmosphere. Highly recommended in a city with lots of similar offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awful experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I apologize for my previous review. My reception on my phone cut out and I must have hit the finish. Didn't even get to complete the star rating.Anyway just wanted to say that Hubs and I went last night with friends to this restaurant for a wonderful dinning experience. Hubs had the tuna, I had the braised short rib. We were not disappointed! Cooked perfectly, and hot.( I'm a bit of a stickler on a nice hot meal.) Also had the creme brûle and hubs had the lemoncillo, raspberry, cheesecake. Outstanding! Our waiter was so attentive. We never lacked for anything. I would highly recomend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good atmosphere, excelent service, and wonderfully prepared food with very nice presentation. The only downfall was not great for parking. But that seems to be part of the norm for Kelowna. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
From beginning to end, Chris made our experience at Basil & Mint stand out. I chose this restaurant for a group of 5 becuase of its fair entre prices (not to high), and noted in my online reservation requuest that it was a bit of a "birthday surprise." Our server Chris organized a suprise dessert and sang Happy Birthday and a super fun birthday song. The excellent service and pace of the meal allowed us to have a thorough visit, delicious food and a memorable experience. Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Was a nice restaurant! Really enjoyed the food, however, our order was wrong, they did sort immediately, and we were waiting for a wine a while, we would go back though, the food was really nice, they just seemed a little busy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Duck Breast
Everything about our evening was perfect! Exceptional service from Stevie, delicious food and a fabulous atmosphere. A wonderful evening with family and friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
steven treated us well, and food was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake Slice, Caesar Salad
The food was delicious.. the soup especially exquisite and our server made our evening over the top. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Short Ribs, Duck Breast, Limoncello Cheese Cake