Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Purebread

    Whistler

    Imagine the best bakery you’ve ever visited, elevate the quality by the power of 10 and you might just get Purebread. Founded as a pinprick-sized business…

  • Mt Engadine Lodge Dining Room

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    It's worth detouring off the Smith Dorrien/Spray Trail for a bite at this charming backwoods lodge. Drop-ins are welcome for the daily afternoon tea,…

  • Go Fish

    Vancouver

    A short stroll westward along the seawall from the Granville Island entrance, this almost-too-popular seafood stand is one of the city's fave fish-and…

  • Anh & Chi

    Vancouver

    You'll find warm and solicitous service at this delightful contemporary Vietnamese restaurant whose authentic, perfectly prepared dishes are a must for…

  • Duchess Bake Shop

    Edmonton

    Duchess is a destination. You'd cross town to eat here – barefoot in snow if necessary. Feeling like it dropped straight from France, complete with Louis…

  • Basted Baker

    British Columbia

    Sechelt's best dining option is a slightly out of the ordinary bakery that retains the ambience of a casual bistro and specializes in biscuit sandwiches…

  • Jam Cafe

    Victoria

    No need to conduct an opinion poll: the perennial lines in the street outside Jam suggest that this is the best breakfast spot in Victoria. The reasons?…

  • Alforno Cafe & Bakery

    Calgary

    This ultra-modern, super-comfortable cafe is the kind of place you'll want to hang out all day. Bellinis, beer on tap, carafes of wine and excellent…

  • Elkhorn Dining Room

    Jasper National Park

    Rustic yet elegant, the Num-Ti-Jah’s historic Elkhorn Dining Room lets you step back in time to Jimmy Simpson's original hunting lodge, complete with…

  • Il Terrazzo

    Victoria

    Authentic Italian flavors melded with a laid-back Victoria spirit make a devastatingly good combo. If you don’t believe us, come to Il Terrazzo, a…

  • Eddie Burger Bar

    Banff Town

    Not your average fast-food joint, Eddie's is devoted to building large, custom-made and crave-worthy burgers, from the usual classics to specialties like…

  • Brasserie L'École

    Victoria

    Bonsoir! You may have just arrived at the best restaurant in Victoria, a small but wonderfully elegant bistro discreetly furnished in la mode français,…

  • Forage

    Vancouver

    A popular farm-to-table eatery, this sustainability-focused restaurant is the perfect way to sample regional flavors. Brunch has become a firm local…

  • Hunter Gather

    Whistler

    A noisy but cheerful emporium of local food, this new place has quickly become known for its smoked meats (the ‘hunter’ part) and local veg (the ‘gather’…

  • Market

    Calgary

    With an earthy yet futuristic feel, award-winning Market has gone a step further in the fresh-local trend. Not only does it bake its own bread, but it…

  • Uno Gelato

    Vancouver

    Globally feted Vancouver gelato maestro James Coleridge has reinvented his business with a cool new brand and an endlessly tempting array of perfectly…

  • Teatro

    Calgary

    In a regal bank building next to the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, Teatro has an art nouveau touch with its marble bar top, swirling metalwork and…

  • Wolf in the Fog

    Tofino

    Reserve ahead for your table at this sparkling regional- and seasonal-focused restaurant that earned a spot on the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list in…

  • Lake Louise Station Restaurant

    Lake Louise

    Lake Louise's historic train station is the most atmospheric place in town to have a meal. Details like stacks of turn-of-the-century luggage, the…

  • Telegraph Tap House

    Southern Alberta

    So this is where cool Lethbridgians go. Park yourself at the bar with a craft brew and pulled-pork sliders or chili-cheese fries. Is the stack of antique…

  • RauDZ Regional Table

    Kelowna

    Noted chef Rod Butters has defined the farm-to-table movement with his casual bistro that's a temple to Okanagan produce and wine. The dining room is as…

  • Block 1912

    Edmonton

    A regal attempt at a genuine Torinese coffee bar, this inviting place allows you to recline on European-style sofas and armchairs and enjoy your coffee,…

  • Lake Agnes Teahouse

    Lake Louise

    The 3.4km hike from Lake Louise to Lake Agnes is among the area's most popular – surely because it ends here. This fabulously rustic alpine teahouse…

  • 49° North Pizza

    Southern Alberta

    Seriously satisfying pizza with all of the expected renditions, plus some creative gourmet options such as bison and Saskatoon berries, as well as a…

  • Corso 32

    Edmonton

    Chef and owner, Daniel Costa, delivers the best of Italy. Classy, small and candlelit, with a narrow interior and minimalist decor, Corso 32's evolving…

  • 1886 Buffalo Cafe

    Calgary

    This is a true salt-of-the-earth diner in the high-rise-dominated city center. Built in 1911 and the only surviving building from the lumber yard once…

  • Bacchus Books & Cafe

    British Columbia

    This bohemian hideaway at the end of 8th St is a favorite haunt for Golden’s artsy crowd. Browse for books (new and secondhand) in the downstairs…

  • Telly's Grill

    Northern BC

    Don't let the drab exterior of the building fool you, this is one of the top places to eat in Northern BC. The Canadian-Mediterranean fusion menu offers a…

  • Nevados Tapas & Tequila

    British Columbia

    The hottest spot in Fernie, Nevados is invitingly dark inside with century-old exposed-brick walls and a lovely outside terrace for long summer evenings…

  • Café Olé

    Drumheller

    This quiet, darkly lit cafe serves up soups, sandwiches, coffees, teas and desserts that would hold their own in New York City. Flavorful and fresh, mains…

  • Peach Pitt

    Okanagan Valley

    Amid oodles of competition, this roadside stand on Hwy 97 on the north side of Summerland stands out. The owners have an orchard right behind the market…

  • Bear Street Tavern

    Banff Town

    This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of…

  • Jackson's Hole & Grill

    British Columbia

    In a historic building that has been around since 1897, this place is both lively and friendly. Used as Dixie's Café in the Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah…

  • Burger 55

    Okanagan Valley

    Best burger in Canada? It's your fault if it isn't, as you have myriad ways to customize at this downtown restaurant. Seven kinds of buns, 10 kinds of…

  • Island Restaurant

    British Columbia

    On a small river island in the middle of Kicking Horse River in the center of Golden, this place features a flower-embellished riverside patio and…

  • Bear's Paw Cafe

    British Columbia

    If some of the clientele are a tad wiffy, it's because this is the spot that outdoors types head straight to when dropping back into civilization. The…

  • Naked Pig Kitchen

    Okanagan Valley

    It doesn't get much better than this if you're into smokehouse BBQ. This is slow craft-style cooking using local produce and the Naked Pig's own tasty BBQ…

  • Zoe's Bakery & Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    Ukee has about three places to refuel your car and at least another three to refuel your brain and legs while sating your sugar addiction, including the…

  • Chuck Wagon Cafe

    Southern Alberta

    Housed in a tiny red barn, the legendary Chuck Wagon Cafe feels much like the homestead kitchen it is – it draws hungry diners from miles around. The…

  • BNA Brewing Co & Eatery

    Kelowna

    While the beer tasting room is open from midday to 6pm daily, dining kicks in from 4pm at this welcoming spot in a historic building. There's a good line…

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