Must-see restaurants in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies

  • Livia

    Vancouver

    A friendly bakery cafe that serves light brunch and lunch dishes (including popular breakfast sandwiches) plus an eclectic array of house-made goodies…

  • Kin Kao

    Vancouver

    An austere, white-walled interior belies the warm service and spicy menu at this mod Thai restaurant. Share a few plates between you (don't miss the deep…

  • Jamjar Canteen

    Vancouver

    Visiting Canteen, a simplified version of the city's highly popular Jamjar Lebanese comfort-food restaurants, means choosing from four mains (lamb…

  • Baghdad Cafe

    Vancouver

    A slender, fancy-free spot serving hearty, good-value Iraqi dishes to in-the-know diners. Expect friendly service, platters of chicken and lamb with rice…

  • Jolly's Indian Bistro

    Vancouver

    Aim for a window seat at this warm, orange-walled Indian bistro, a local favorite with super-friendly staff. The menu is equally divided between meat…

  • Beacon Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    A steadfastly local corner cafe with a few regal touches. The chairs owe a nod to the elegant ‘Louis Quinze’ epoch while the mantlepiece pays ceramic…

  • Bella Gelateria

    Vancouver

    An ownership change has not diminished the slavering appeal of this queue-magnet gelato spot, especially since inventive flavors such as black sesame,…

  • Chewie's Biscuit Company

    Vancouver

    A bright-orange beacon of calorific comfort food specializing in heaping biscuit sandwiches stuffed with bacon, sausage patties or deep-fried chicken,…

  • Smoke on the Water BBQ Shack

    British Columbia

    Follow your nose along the wharf for this shingle-sided gourmet barbecue shack where the aroma of smoked meats drowns out any fishy harbor smells. Brisket…

  • Tooloulou's

    Banff Town

    The bayou meets Banff at Tooloulou's, home to New Orleans classics like catfish po' boys and creole jambalaya. Tooloulou's also doubles as one of the best…

  • Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral

    Vancouver

    Guaranteed to fill you for a full day of walking around Vancouver, this monthly Friday Night Supper is well known to locals. Line up for takeout or grab a…

  • Zum's Eatery

    Southern Alberta

    Good, home-style cooking of the burger, pizza and fried-chicken variety makes Zum a staple in Waterton. For breakfast there's corned beef and hash;…

  • Old Firehouse Wine Bar

    Vancouver Island

    This surprisingly large, dark-painted resto-bar is a great dining option with a well-executed menu of seasonally changing dishes reaped from the nearby…

  • Hummingbird Pub

    British Columbia

    A beloved rustic pub nestled among the Galiano trees. Look out for wandering deer and, of course, hummingbirds, outside. Fish and chips is the mainstay of…

  • Ty's Fine Foods & Bistro

    British Columbia

    It's easy to miss this unassuming side street restaurant but there's a reason why a steady stream of locals keep heading through the door for lunch. This…

  • High Level Diner

    Edmonton

    Popular for its weekend brunch and sticky cinnamon buns, this cheerful diner is frequented by students, neighbors in the know, families and, OK, just…

  • Foo Asian Street Food

    Victoria

    Like a food truck that grew roots in a car park, this local-fave shack focuses on quickly rendered dishes inspired by Asian hawker stalls. Grab a perch…

  • Doc Morgan's Restaurant & Pub

    British Columbia

    Doc's wood-paneled yesteryear interior is an ideal rainy day hangout, while the outdoor deck is perfect for languid sunny day-dining perusing the maritime…

  • Bernie & the Boys Bistro

    Drumheller

    Bistro it isn't, but Bernie's is a small-town, family run diner that replenishes appetites with hearty gourmet burgers and legendary milkshakes. Among the…

  • Little Juke

    Vancouver

    The tiny West End satellite of a popular Chinatown southern fried chicken joint, expect a finger-licking array of tender, deliciously coated pieces (from…

  • Bill Peyto’s Café

    Lake Louise

    This hostel-administered resto-pub draws a casual, budget-minded crowd for its reasonably priced food and good draft beer. Fill up on homemade granola or…

  • Bennett Bay Bistro

    British Columbia

    You don't have to be a guest of the Mayne Island Resort to dine at its restaurant, and you'll find a menu combining pubby classics like fish and chips…

  • Venus Sophia

    Victoria

    A delightful cream-walled tearoom combining traditional tea service (including a very reasonable $14 cream tea) with beautifully presented vegetarian…

  • Killer Whale Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    Part of the sprawling Telegraph Cove Resort, Killer Whale Cafe is the cove's best eatery – the salmon, mussel and prawn linguine is recommended. Aim for a…

  • Motomachi Shokudo

    Vancouver

    A West End favorite, this intimate, incredibly tiny ramen house – it has fewer than 20 seats – combines good service with perfect comfort dishes. First…

  • Cows

    Whistler

    A Prince Edward Island luxury that has gifted Western Canada with two glorious outlets (Banff and here), Cows is a velvety ice-cream maker known for its…

  • Magpie & Stump

    Banff Town

    A classic, lively cantina full of Sol-swigging snowboarders. It has ramped up some of the classics, like the Dos Porkos Quesadilla with pulled pork, smoky…

  • Gobble

    Vancouver

    Gobble's like a big walk-in food truck with a long counter and super-friendly staff. Order your protein (from porchetta to vegan chickpeas) plus two sides…

  • Coyote's Southwestern Grill

    Banff Town

    A Banff staple, Coyote's has been serving up satisfying southwestern food since the early ’90s. Dishes like flat-iron steak and blue-corn chicken…

  • La Cantina Urban Taco Bar

    Whistler

    A busy corner eatery where you order at the counter and then grab a perch (the high stools down the side usually have some empty spots), aim for a…

  • Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery

    Vancouver Island

    Possibly Duncan’s finest rehab project is this 1911 garage-turned-food-emporium with a bookstore to boot. Despite doing away with the car paraphernalia in…

  • Araxi Restaurant & Bar

    Whistler

    Whistler's best gourmet restaurant, Araxi cooks up an inventive and exquisite Pacific Northwest menu and has charming and courteous service. Try the diver…

  • Guesthouse Bistro

    Vancouver Island

    More higgledy-piggledy cafe than candlelit bistro, this eating joint with its Himalayan prayer flags, woven baskets and laconic locals sitting around…

  • Caesar's Steak House

    Calgary

    In Naples, you eat pizza. In Vancouver, you eat salmon. In Calgary, you eat prime Alberta AAA steak – right here. Each steak is cut individually and lives…

  • Rock Cod Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    Fish-and-chips is not surprisingly the menu mainstay at this family-friendly (yes, there's a kids menu) waterfront joint but there are many additional…

  • Union Pacific Coffee Co.

    Victoria

    In the fight for best Victoria coffee bar, Union Pacific lays a valid claim from its perch in a handsome heritage building in Chinatown. It also serves…

  • Bistro at Hillside Winery

    Okanagan Valley

    Beautifully set among its namesake vineyards about 5km from Penticton, this impressive place has great lakeside views from its various open-air decks. The…

  • Noorish

    Edmonton

    Noorish takes healthy eating to a whole new level, with plush pink-and-green sofas and an ever-changing menu. Walnut 'meat' and coconut bacon might sound…

  • Archipelagos Bistro

    Vancouver Island

    Granted, it’s not a bistro in the European sense, but that doesn’t stop Archipelagos being a welcome new addition to Port McNeill's limited dining scene…

  • Stick in the Mud Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    Fortify yourself with an 'eggamajig' (a tangy egg-filled English muffin) before hitting the Galloping Goose Trail – it’ll carry you an extra few miles…

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