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Buffalo Rouge Brewing Co.

105-1111 Gordon Dr Kelowna BC V1Y 3E3 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.9 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday12–10 p.m.
  • MondayClosed
  • Saturday11 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Sunday11 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Thursday3–10 p.m.
  • Tuesday3–9 p.m.
  • Wednesday3–9 p.m.

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Buffalo Rouge Brewing Co. has been inspected 2 times by Interior Health Authority since January 24, 2025. The most recent inspection, on March 19, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 19, 2026. For example: 5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 24, 2025. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on January 24, 2025. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2026. For example: 1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): Observed the QUAT test strips onsite to be expired. Please obtain QUAT test strips that are within expiry.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F2.5 Are the premises and equipment properly maintained and operated in a sanitary manner (i.e. ongoing maintenance)?
      • Observation(s): Observed the exterior and handles of the double-door stainless steel cooler to be in need of cleaning. Please clean the cooler immediately and on an ongoing basis to ensure it is maintained in a sanitary manner.
      • F2.5B The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
  2. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): Both freezers in the kitchen and and the fridge behind the bar are missing internal thermometers, which are necessary for accurately monitoring the storage temperature of potentially hazardous foods. Ensure thermometer are provided for these units by February 14, 2025.
      • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Observed one bottle and one bucket of QUAT sanitizer with a concentration of less than 200ppm. To ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces, QUAT sanitizer must be maintained at 200ppm. Sanitizer solutions in buckets should be measured at least every two hours. Sanitizer solution in spray bottles that are not used within a day should be measured each day after it has been prepared.
      • F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): Observed the handwashing station to be obstructed by a garbage can. Handwashing stations must be kept accessible and unobstructed at all times to promote proper handwashing practices.
      • F2.7E Handwashing stations must remain accessible at all times.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Regina Rachel

    I lucked out by visiting on a Wednesday — or Kentucky Fried Tofu day! The 18-piece bucket easily fed the four of us. And every single side and sauce was delicious. The servers were great and the atmosphere was relaxed. A perfect evening!

  • Mebs Sayani

    Love love love this gem. Charming, quaint and lively but not loud. Our hostess suggested their fish and chips ( tofu) and it tasted like a gorgeous flakey white fish. We also had the Caesar salad that was Devine. We will be back for sure !!

  • Louis

    Decided to come check out this little gem for the live performance night tucked away on top of Gordon, the atmosphere was amazing, everyone sang along to most of the songs that the live bands and performers were playing, and to add to the feel the place feels like it’s in your living room, with fresh and amazing drink choices and a kitchen full of tasty food worth every bite, plenty of seating options available as well as outdoor seating, they offer vegan options as well as gluten free choices, the service is amazing and the staff are extremely friendly right out the gate, if you go here you must try the Reuben sandwich, it is a vegan spin on the classic American Reuben topped off with in houses sauces you just have to try for yourself, every bite packed with flavour and taste that left me full and satisfied.

  • Gig Olo

    Another great meal. Had brunch wrap and Helles lager. Great vegetarian food (I am not a vegetarian) and great variety of fresh beers. Had a flight of beers pictured on prior visit.

  • Meta World Reviewer

    Came for a quick bite and ended up eating our way through a good chunk of the menu. The appetizers of buffalo cauliflower wings and calamari were satisfying and hard to believe that they are vegetables. More friends joined and we shared four of the items such as the Gyros, the Vietnamese Bowl, and the Caesar salad and the Ranchero Bowl. It's great to share as we got to try all the dishes. Many laughs later we all split the three deserts and a pot of tea. The peanut butter and Oreo crunch in a glass is something sublime from another planet.😋 Much love for this lounge and happy that they have expanded so there is more room for live music.

  • Ivan DeLisle

    This place is awesome. Great beer and food. The operational rotatory telephone is not something you see very often.

  • Felicitas Vögtlin

    What a lovely surprise! A pub with vegan and vegetarian options (which you don’t usually find in pubs 😄). My friend and I arrived a little early, but the sweetest waitress welcomed us right in, let us order drinks, and made us feel so comfortable. The atmosphere is super chill, with board games around for extra fun. The food was delicious, and the cutest detail: all the plates are second-hand vintage treasures. Somehow, it made everything taste even better ✨ Such a warm, charming place – I’ll definitely be back!

  • Jess M

    The food here is NEXT level. Every single thing I’ve tried has been outrageous. I’ve probably been here 10 times already. My favourite is the Reuben with a Caesar salad and a Helles Lager. The staff are all beyond lovely and the place is cool as hell!

  • Regina Rachel

    I lucked out by visiting on a Wednesday — or Kentucky Fried Tofu day! The 18-piece bucket easily fed the four of us. And every single side and sauce was delicious. The servers were great and the atmosphere was relaxed. A perfect evening!

  • Mebs Sayani

    Love love love this gem. Charming, quaint and lively but not loud. Our hostess suggested their fish and chips ( tofu) and it tasted like a gorgeous flakey white fish. We also had the Caesar salad that was Devine. We will be back for sure !!

  • Louis

    Decided to come check out this little gem for the live performance night tucked away on top of Gordon, the atmosphere was amazing, everyone sang along to most of the songs that the live bands and performers were playing, and to add to the …

  • Gig Olo

    Another great meal. Had brunch wrap and Helles lager. Great vegetarian food (I am not a vegetarian) and great variety of fresh beers. Had a flight of beers pictured on prior visit.

  • Meta World Reviewer

    Came for a quick bite and ended up eating our way through a good chunk of the menu. …

  • Ivan DeLisle

    This place is awesome. Great beer and food. The operational rotatory telephone is not something you see very often.

  • Felicitas Vögtlin

    What a lovely surprise! A pub with vegan and vegetarian options (which you don’t usually find in pubs 😄). My friend and I arrived a little early, but the sweetest waitress welcomed us right in, let us order drinks, and made us feel so …

  • Jess M

    The food here is NEXT level. Every single thing I’ve tried has been outrageous. I’ve probably been here 10 times already. My favourite is the Reuben with a Caesar salad and a Helles Lager. The staff are all beyond lovely and the place is cool as hell!

  • Helena Fagerlid

    Came here last Friday and the food is so amazing! I love this place. The fries are on a different level and the weekend brunch is so good! You don’t even have to be a vegan to love this place, my boyfriend is a meat eater and said it was some of the best brunch he’s had in Kelowna!

  • Andreas Rutkauskas

    I've been to Buffalo Rouge twice now, and it's a real gem! Tucked away in the North End industrial park, it has a warm and cozy atmosphere. I'm Celiac, and they have a range of beverage options that accommodate my needs, and good beers on …

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