Bright Eye Brewing — Restaurant in Kamloops

Quite a detailed review as I can see this being an amazing place, they just miss the mark on fixable items.

First I love the 3 atmospheres and table types provided. Bar seating, casual and slightly better for eating. The problem though is the size means there is no cohesion in the wait staff. One side was dead and the other busy, but front of house was not very dynamic. Also the music should be turned lower on the dinner side. We went there so my senior father could hear me and the volume was as loud as the bar side.

Beer was good but a huge pet peeve, especially in a brewery, is not getting the 1st drinks out quick. We waited almost 10 minutes after ordering. This is just unacceptable. It wasn't that busy, there were staff doing nothing and it soured our experience. That first drink allows you time to relax and think and not look like a bored idiot. I thought this was maybe our waiter or section, but the exact same thing happened to other tables around me with other staff. Front of house needs a re-education on how to run a bar.

Food was overall good but pricey. Homemade Katsup was sublime and complex. Please do not dumb this down, this was the best part of our experience. Burger was good, but chicken burger was too pricey for what you get. Texture over taste, lots of crunch but I really didn't taste the chicken at all as the protein was too small. Also not all that spicy. Food came out faster than beer. Kitchen seems to be on point.

Lots of flies buzzing in the dining room. Although hard to fix if they just arrived, not hard if you just buy a zapper and use overnight.

The beer was solid and location pleasant. I will give them a try again when in the area, but if they don't fix their service issues it...

An Absolute Gem in Kamloops!

Bright Eye Brewing is hands-down one of the best spots in Kamloops — not just for the incredible craft beer, but for the entire experience. Every visit feels like a celebration of great taste, creativity, and community.

The beer? Absolutely next-level. From their juicy IPAs to the more adventurous sours and farmhouse ales, there's always something new and exciting on tap. I highly recommend trying their Juice Springsteen IPA — it's a game-changer.

And the food — just outstanding. Their pizza is some of the best in town: perfectly crisp crust, creative toppings, and full of bold flavor. And don’t even get me started on the burger — it’s hands down the best burger in Kamloops. Juicy, flavorful, and made with care — it hits every time.

What really makes Bright Eye Brewing shine is the atmosphere and the people. The owners and staff are absolute legends — kind, passionate, and always going the extra mile to make you feel welcome. You can tell they love what they do, and it creates such a positive vibe throughout the space.

Plus, it’s super family-friendly, which is such a bonus. Whether you’re coming by for a casual dinner with the kids, grabbing a pint with friends, or just hanging out on the patio, it’s a space that works for everyone. Great food, great drinks, great people — what more could you ask for?

Massive kudos to the whole Bright Eye team. You're not just running a brewery — you're building one of Kamloops’ best...

After lengthy discussions with both our server AND a manager about menu items that either were or could be modified to be gluten free, and even changing my initial order to avoid cross contamination - I wound up going with the burger on a lettuce wrap and the Brussels sprouts (both of which the menu says can be made GF) After departing and almost instantly feeling an allergic reaction coming on I called to let the establishment know - and it was at this time they decided to inform me they are fried in the same fryer as other items containing gluten (after recommending I not eat the gluten free pizza because it’s cooked in the same oven). Folks need to understand how cross contamination actually works before claiming any item on their menu could be gluten free. And while folks with dietary restrictions always understand we run the risk when dining out, this particular situation was especially ridiculous. And the bottom line is, when you’re dealing with these types of modifications - your mistakes could hurt someone and make them extremely sick. This establishment obviously doesn’t take that seriously.

This is a huge oversight - especially after already modifying my initial order due to concerns about cross contamination. Wouldn’t trust this establishment with dietary concerns of any kind as there is obviously a limitation to how much servers (or managers?) know about how food...