Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Tacofino Oasis exterior

    Tacofino Oasis

    Vancouver

    Brilliantly funky but fiendishly well hidden in an office-district back alley, this small satellite of BC's homegrown taco purveyor is worth hunting down…

  • Templeton exterior

    Templeton

    Vancouver

    A chrome-and-vinyl 1950s-look diner with a twist, Templeton serves plus-sized organic burgers, addictive fries, vegetarian quesadillas (plus vegan options…

  • Sign of Senator Restaurant.

    Senator Restaurant

    Toronto

    Art deco buffs will delight in the Senator's curved glass windows, fluted aluminum counter face and original booths. Meals are refreshingly simple and…

  • Cheskie's is a landmark Jewish/Kosher bakery in the Mile End.

    Cheskie's

    Montréal

    Cheskie's is a landmark kosher bakery serving Montréal's Jewish community and beyond. Stop by and grab freshly baked challah bread or some traditional…

  • Aux Anciens Canadiens

    Québec City

    Housed in the historic Jacquet House, which dates from 1675, this place is a well-worn tourist destination, specializing in robust country cooking and…

  • Chez Victor St-Jean

    Québec City

    One of Québec City's best-loved neighborhood eateries, Chez Victor specializes in burgers gourmets – juicy burgers, served with a hefty dash of creativity…

  • AnnaLena

    Vancouver

    An elegant-but-casual resto-bar with some serious foodie chops, this elongated lounge-like room (think monochrome decor and brushed concrete floors) is…

  • Prospect Point Bar & Grill

    Vancouver

    A sparkling renovation has transformed this historic wood-beamed cafe into a full-service bistro and bar serving elevated comfort food from burgers to…

  • Provence Marinaside

    Vancouver

    There's a serious seafood fixation at this elegant, French-approach restaurant just across from Yaletown's False Creek waterfront. But if you're not in…

  • Fish Counter

    Vancouver

    Main's best fish and chips. This busy spot combines a seafood wet counter and a bustling fry operation. Order from the cashier, snag a spot at the stand…

  • Bishop's

    Vancouver

    Behind its anonymous exterior, Bishop's pioneered West Coast 'locavore' dining long before the farm-to-table movement arrived. Legendary chef-owner John…

  • Guu with Garlic

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's best izakaya (Japanese pubs), this welcoming, wood-lined joint is a cultural immersion. Rice and noodle bowls are available but it's…

  • Serano Greek Pastry

    Vancouver

    You'll find it impossible to pass this small, old-school Greek bakery where the aromas call like a siren song. Step inside and temptation increases…

  • Sweet Cherubim

    Vancouver

    Many Drive restaurants offer vegetarian options but Sweet Cherubim goes the whole hog with a full-on organic, vegan and veggie menu of hearty, well-priced…

  • Arts Cafe

    Montréal

    The Arts Cafe has instant appeal with its plank floors, white clapboard walls and sculptural knickknacks (a frenzy of light bulbs above the windows,…

  • Burgoo Bistro

    Vancouver

    Burgoo, an incongruous rustic-chic shack with a huge exterior wall mural and Main's best summer patio, has a warm, woodsy interior that matches its…

  • Jam Cafe

    Vancouver

    The Vancouver outpost of Victoria's wildly popular breakfast and brunch superstar lures the city's longest queues, especially on weekends. Reservations…

  • Naam

    Vancouver

    An evocative relic of Kitsilano's hippie past, this vegetarian restaurant has the feel of a comfy farmhouse. It's not unusual to wait for a table at peak…

  • MeeT

    Vancouver

    A hip vegan eatery that lures many carnivores with an array of meaty-seeming comfort-grub classics that emulate the flavors and textures of burgers,…

  • Argo Cafe

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's last genuine diners has been slightly souped-up, but it hasn't lost its gemlike, old-school edge. Tucked into a formerly gritty…

  • Gallery Café

    Vancouver

    The Vancouver Art Gallery's mezzanine-level cafe is a chatty indoor dining area complemented by one of downtown's best and biggest patios. The food is…

  • Légende

    Québec City

    Seasonal cuisine and fine-wine pairings are the name of the game at this classy restaurant under the direction of renowned restaurateurs Karen Therrien…

  • Dirty Apron Delicatessen

    Vancouver

    Avoid the cult of Jam, the lineup-heavy brunchery along the street, and slip into this friendly cafe with its gourmet soups and baguette sandwiches,…

  • Flying Pig

    Vancouver

    A warm, woodsy bistro that has mastered the art of friendly service and saliva-triggering, gourmet comfort food. Dishes focus on seasonal local…

  • Timber

    Vancouver

    The startled stuffed beaver by the door (the googly eyes don't help) shouldn't put you off this fun resto-pub, combining a great BC-focused beer menu with…

  • Via Tevere

    Vancouver

    Just two blocks east from the Drive, it's worth the five-minute walk for what may be East Van's best pizza. Which is saying something, since the Drive is…

  • Earnest Ice Cream

    Vancouver

    The Olympic Village branch of this popular artisan ice-cream shop is tucked into a redbrick former warehouse building. There's typically a dozen or so…

  • Japadog

    Vancouver

    You'll have spotted the lunchtime queues at the Japadog hotdog stands around town, but this was their first storefront, opening back in 2010. The ever…

  • Espana

    Vancouver

    Reservations aren't taken but it's worth queuing to get into one of Vancouver's most popular Spanish tapas joints. The seats (at small tables and at the…

  • Fratelli Baking

    Vancouver

    An authentic holdover from the Drive's Italian immigrant era, this ever-busy bakery is stuffed with old-school, fresh-made treats from lemon bars to cream…

  • Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill

    Vancouver

    Not your standard Italian joint, this elevated Mediterranean eatery deploys the cucina naturale approach, revealing the delicate natural flavors of a…

  • Pie Shoppe

    Vancouver

    Relocated from its original hole-in-the-wall spot, this welcoming neighborhood hangout is a pie-hugging local legend. Drop by for coffee and slices of…

  • La Taqueria

    Vancouver

    The original cheery hole-in-the-wall taco shop that inspired a highly successful local mini-chain, the once eye-popping paintwork here has been replaced…

  • Billy Button Dessert Bar

    Vancouver

    There's a serious commitment to delicious, photo-friendly desserts at this dark, cave-like cafe that's not much bigger than a train carriage. There are…

  • Sura Korean Cuisine

    Vancouver

    From the 1400-block of Robson St onwards, you'll find a smorgasbord of authentic Korean and Japanese eateries. A cut above its ESL-student-luring siblings…

  • Bistro 101

    Vancouver

    The training restaurant of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is a popular spot with in-the-know locals, especially at lunchtime, when $24 gets you a…

  • Le Bremner

    Old Montréal

    Celebrated chef Chuck Hughes – the mastermind behind Garde-Manger – has wowed his fans with this subterranean, low-lit haunt across from the Marché…

  • Breka Bakery & Cafe

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's few 24/7 eateries, this local bakery mini-chain has rapidly expanded across the city in recent years; this location is ideal if you…

  • Fable Kitchen

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's favorite farm-to-table restaurants is a lovely rustic-chic room of exposed brick, wood beams and prominently displayed red rooster…

  • Brix & Mortar

    Vancouver

    A romantic heritage building eatery with two large and contrasting patios, this sophisticated spot still feels like a secret. The classy white-tablecloth…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }

More destinations you need to see