Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Wreckless Eric

    Southwestern Ontario

    A small woodsy eatery specializing in bowls, burritos and salads. The scratch kitchen uses locally sourced products, so the menu changes regularly…

  • 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…

  • 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;…

  • Outdoor Eateries

    Toronto

    Food trucks, repurposed shipping containers and plywood sheds make up this outdoor food court at the heart of Yonge St. Short-order cooks prep burritos,…

  • 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…

  • Tosca

    Ottawa

    In the heart of the downtown core, this upscale but accessible Italian ristorante's delicious, authentic food, extensive wine list and excellent service…

  • Bati Bassac

    Québec City

    Good Asian food is as scarce as hen's teeth in Québec City, so this bustling Thai-cum-Cambodian eatery is a welcome change of pace, offering a menu full…

  • Miijidaa

    Southwestern Ontario

    This spacious cafe-bistro is a casual spot for lunch, dinner or just a drink on the patio. Mains take modern twists on cuisines that have shaped Canada –…

  • 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…

  • Le Fantôme

    Montréal

    This industrial-chic restaurant does a fantastic tasting menu for $55 and further polishes the rising star of the Little Burgundy area as a relaxed foodie…

  • Stash Café

    Old Montréal

    Hearty Polish cuisine is served up with good humor in a dining room with seats made of church pews and daringly low red lights illuminating the tables. It…

  • Agrikol

    Montréal

    This Haitian restaurant was originally opened by musicians of Arcade Fire (and Montréal locals), who have now moved on but the food and ambience stand on…

  • Riverside Restaurant & Lounge

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    The brightly painted Riverside offers plenty of big-portioned food to line your stomach for the rest of a trip around the Loop. Gorge on ribs and wings or…

  • Le Mouton Noir

    Baie St Paul

    Since 1978 the rustic-looking 'Black Sheep' has been home to fine French cuisine. Fish – including walleye, the freshwater queen – is on offer when…

  • Leméac

    Montréal

    A well-respected name among the well-heeled Laurier crowd, Lémeac has a light and airy setting with huge windows overlooking the street, a lively ambience…

  • Isaac's Way

    New Brunswick

    Using local products, Isaac's has quickly become a favorite of locals, especially in summer for its patio with river views. Big portions of burgers,…

  • Blue Winds Tea Room

    Prince Edward Island

    A most charming place to stop for a bite and a cup of tea, surrounded by English gardens. Of course, like everything else in this region, the fare can be…

  • Scoff Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Scoff – Newfoundland slang for a good meal – serves fancy takes on local cuisine in a cozy yet upscale setting. Salt beef comes with split pea 'fries,'…

  • Boon Burger

    Winnipeg

    Choose a chick'n (chickpea, brown rice and oat), falafel or boon (mushroom, brown rice and lentil) patty and pile it high with curry mayo, guacamole and…

  • Gibeau Orange Julep

    Montréal

    Shaped like a giant orange, this vintage snack bar along busy Blvd Decarie is a nostalgic soft spot for generations of Montréalers. While the roller…

  • Passero/Corto

    Winnipeg

    With the austerity of the decor standing out against the hustle and bustle outside, this is the Forks Market take on fine dining, with small plates ideal…

  • Get Stuffed

    St John's

    Contemporary Canadian and home-cooking kicked up a notch, served in a comfortably laid-back atmosphere, is the name of the game at Get Stuffed, where the…

  • Press Gang

    Halifax

    This is one of the city's old-school supper spots, in more ways than one. The building (erected in 1759) is one of the oldest stone structures in downtown…

  • 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…

  • Prospector Steakhouse

    Northern Ontario

    Appetites beware: you're about to be obliterated. In the historic Bank of Montreal building, hefty carnivorous portions are dished out amid black-and…

  • Mai Xiang Yuan Dumpling House

    Montréal

    Part of the new Asian food hub along Rue Ste-Catherine, this dumpling house is a solid option for traditional Chinese dumplings at affordable prices. The…

  • Caffè Italia

    Montréal

    Calling this place old school is like calling the Sahara dry. 'Old school' isn't just a descriptor, but the essence of this little Italian espresso bar –…

  • La Maison du Pêcheur

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This long-standing fish house is located in a former fishers' shack that became a commune in the 1960s, rebuilt – with a wall of windows overlooking…

  • Saloon

    Montréal

    With nearly 20 years under its belt, this gay bar-bistro has earned a spot in Village hearts for its chilled atmosphere, live DJs, patio seating,…

  • 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…

  • La Croissanterie Figaro

    Montréal

    With its deco fixtures, wrought-iron marble-topped tables and lovely terrace, this charming neighborhood cafe has a Parisian vibe, and has long been a…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Terry's Steakhouse

    Northern Ontario

    With its red-and-black checkered tablecloths and chintzy chandeliers, Terry's is the top choice in Cochrane for a steak. The likes of rib eye and filet…

  • RJ Pinoy Yum

    St John's

    Of all the unexpected discoveries one may make in a St John's strip mall, a full Filipino menu of pancit (noodles), adobo (vinegar-marinated pork or…

  • Restaurant Sinsemilla

    Québec City

    We didn't detect any of the eponymous wacky weed in the oysters or the pappardelle with wild mushrooms we enjoyed at this fun little bistro with the…

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