Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Hop 'N' Hog Tap & Smokehouse

    British Columbia

    One for the hard-core carnivores among us, Hop 'N' Hog specializes in smoked meats and sausages and has 10 rotating taps of BC craft beer. The smoked beef…

  • All Seasons Cafe

    British Columbia

    Sitting on the patio here beneath little lights twinkling in the huge maple above you is a Nelson highlight; in winter, candles inside provide the same…

  • Welch's Chocolates, Ice Cream & Desserts

    Southern Alberta

    In a ranch-style house at the end of Windflower Ave, this family-run Waterton institution is filled with a Willy Wonka's worth of homemade chocolates,…

  • Noble Pig

    British Columbia

    This slick microbrewery has a rotating lineup of its own beers (its excellent IPA is always on tap) plus other top BC brews. The food is equally good and…

  • Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ

    Okanagan Valley

    This intimate Tuscan-style restaurant at Hester Creek Estate Winery is run by the creative minds behind RauDZ Regional Table in Kelowna. Its outdoor…

  • Dream Cafe

    Okanagan Valley

    The heady aroma of spices hits as you enter this pillow-bedecked, upscale-yet-funky bistro. Asian and Indian flavors mix on the menu, which has numerous…

  • Yamagoya

    British Columbia

    As compact as a California roll, this gem of a sushi place serves a wide range of classics, from sashimi to tempura. The miso soup is good, especially…

  • Twisted Cork

    Northern BC

    As good as it gets in PG, the Twisted Cork will grab your attention with its gorgeous stone building and attractive wooden decor. The meals are superb…

  • Jags Beanstalk Bistro & Beds

    Haida Gwaii

    Fresh, wholesome food delivered with speedy, friendly service about 1.5km north of the ferry terminal. Great coffee, pizzas, tacos and salads, with an…

  • Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap

    British Columbia

    Top BC craft beers (20 on tap!) and great food all day in what used to be Cranbrook's fire station. Rooftop and streetside seating, plus a beautifully…

  • Terrace Restaurant

    Okanagan Valley

    A suitably impressive restaurant to go with a very impressive winery. Terrace (yes, there are views) exemplifies farm-to-table with its fresh and…

  • Penticton Farmers Market

    Okanagan Valley

    Penticton definitely has its share of good eats. The farmers market, based at Gyro Park on Main St, has large numbers of local organic producers.

  • Truffle Pigs

    British Columbia

    A legendary cafe serving inventive, high-concept bistro fare that’s locally sourced and usually organic. The menu changes seasonally.

  • Modern Bakeshop & Café

    British Columbia

    Try a croque monsieur (grilled ham-and-cheese sandwich) or an elaborate pastry for a taste of Europe at this cute art-deco cafe. Many items, such as the…

  • Train Station Pub

    Kelowna

    The long-disused 1926 Canadian National train station has been reborn as an upscale pub with an excellent selection of beers. The usual pub-food standards…

  • Rouge

    Calgary

    One of the city's most celebrated restaurants, Rouge is located in a historic 1891 mansion in Inglewood. It's hard to get a table, but once inside, enjoy…

  • Tony's Fish & Oyster Cafe

    Vancouver

    A chatty spot popular with both locals and visitors, this small, blue-checkered-tablecloth joint serves great fish-and-chips (cod, salmon or halibut),…

  • Blue Plate Diner

    Edmonton

    In a redbrick building in Edmonton's warehouse district, this diner serves healthy food in hearty portions with vegetarian options. And there's style, too…

  • Indigo Age Cafe

    Vancouver

    The kind of woodsy subterranean cave a health-minded hobbit would enjoy, this small vegan and raw-food restaurant has legions of local fans. Snag a table …

  • Edible Canada

    Vancouver

    Granville Island's most popular bistro (book ahead) delivers a tempting menu of seasonal dishes. With ingredients from BC and across Canada, typical…

  • Park

    Banff Town

    Banff gets hip with a microdistillery to complement its microbrewery, plying spirits (gin, vodka and whiskey) and beer made from Alberta's foothills'…

  • Hawkers Delight

    Vancouver

    It's easy to miss this cash-only hole-in-the-wall, but it's worth retracing your steps for authentic Malaysian and Singaporean street food, made from…

  • Bar Oso

    Whistler

    Affiliated with Araxi a couple of doors away, Bar Oso takes a casual Spanish approach to dining creating small pintxos (Basque tapas) and raciones (shared…

  • Jelly Modern Doughnuts

    Calgary

    Bright pink and sugary-smelling, Jelly Modern has grabbed the initiative on weird doughnut flavors. The maple and bacon or bourbon vanilla varieties won't…

  • Bison Restaurant & Terrace

    Banff Town

    Rustically elegant, the Bison is full of trendy, well-off Calgarians dressed in expensive hiking gear, who're drawn by its regionally sourced, meat-heavy…

  • Nourish

    Banff Town

    Confronted by a strangely beautiful papier-mâché tree when you walk in the door, you instantly know this vegetarian bistro is not average. With locally…

  • Vegan Pudding & Co

    Vancouver

    There's a cult-like following in Vancouver for this hole-in-the-wall counter serving utterly delicious custard-style puddings made from kabocha squash,…

  • Frankie's Resto-Bar

    Vancouver Island

    Not a lot else has changed at the establishment formerly known as Hanks, still a fount of carnivorous comfort grub where the key word is 'pork.' The menu…

  • Peaked Pies

    Whistler

    Whistler’s contingent of seasonal Aussie workers didn’t just import their antipodean accents. Fortunately for us, they also brought their food – fresh,…

  • Shed

    Tofino

    True, it’s a shed of sorts, albeit a very nice one with candles, an open kitchen, lovely wood furnishings – and quite decent food: count on quick-fire…

  • Gumboot Restaurant

    British Columbia

    Talk about a West Coast classic! This delightful bistro (with gorgeous garden patio) combines an old-school welcome with a lovingly prepared menu backed…

  • Madison's Grill

    Edmonton

    Located in the posh Union Bank Inn, Madison's has no problem keeping up with the hotel's high standards of service and quality. Its delicate dishes are…

  • Blue Water Cafe

    Vancouver

    Under celebrated executive chef Frank Pabst, this is one of Vancouver's best high-concept seafood restaurants. Gentle music fills the brick-lined, blue…

  • Drift Cafe & Bistro

    British Columbia

    Residing in a cute little cottage no larger than a two-car garage, Drift (formerly Nova Kitchen) continues to impress, serving everything from egg-and…

  • Sunwapta Falls Rocky Mountain Lodge

    Jasper National Park

    With its stone fireplace, plank floors and white tablecloths, this roadside lodge's dining room makes an atmospheric spot for breakfast or dinner (just…

  • Mocha Cabana Bistro

    Southern Alberta

    Don't be fooled by this 1930s blacksmith shop's austere exterior: inside it's relaxed and bright. Using local suppliers, big salads and pastas are served…

  • Chancho Tortilleria

    Vancouver

    Look for the pig-and-pineapple sign outside this authentic Mexican hole-in-the-wall, which has painted walls, plastic garden chairs and a super-friendly…

  • Dock Lunch

    Vancouver

    Like dining in a cool hippie's home, this charming room in a side-street house serves a daily changing menu of one or two soul-food mains (think spicy…

  • Remedy Cafe

    Edmonton

    The 'remedy' here is cheap, authentic Indian food served in an ultra-casual cafe – meaning you can use wi-fi with one hand and dip your naan in curry…

  • Juniper Bistro

    Banff Town

    Spectacular mountain views combine with an innovative, locally sourced menu at Juniper's, a surprisingly good hotel restaurant on Banff's northern…

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