The Laurentians
Billing itself as a bistro actualisé (up-to-date bistro), this restaurant is a great place to devour complex pasta dishes and extraordinary grilled fish…
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Gaspé Peninsula
On a spit of land jutting into the bay at the marina, this boat-shed-like cafe is great for breakfast crêpes, smoked-salmon omeletes, and bacon and eggs…
Gaspé Peninsula
Stop by this fuchsia house with a nautically arty vibe and windows looking over the bay for coffee – or cocktails, if you have a designated driver or you…
Northern Ontario
Average Joe's is anything but average. Arriving by land, water, or frozen lake in the winter, enjoy the broad menu and Lake of Bays draught beers while…
Northwest Territories
This low-lit bar and dining room (enter on Capital Dr) is a reliable local favorite under new management. The dinner menu features fresh-caught Great…
Whitehorse
Nothing like a bit of Caribbean soul food to cheer you up when things are cooling down. Pickapeppa is bright, casual and vegetarian-friendly. On the menu…
Halifax
Halifax has some good pizza joints, but this is the pick. Pies are available in your choice of white, whole-wheat or gluten-free dough, and there are some…
Québec City
'The secret is in the sauce,’ they trumpet, but we'd say it's more in the quality of the meat, which is high at this Québec City institution, in place for…
Yellowknife
At this epitome of an urban bistro, the succinct menu revolves around a handful of family-favorite virtues: wood-fired pizzas, brisket sandwiches, ribs…
New Brunswick
In the acoustic-filled 1929 train station alongside the river, this pub serves up filling meals including burgers, seafood and charcuterie boards…
Québec
Run by one of Canada's top female sommeliers, this wine bar with a menu of creative small plates retains the feel of a neighborhood bistro, with cork…
Winnipeg
An ample selection of dim sum pushed around on trolleys draws legions of loyal fans to this Chinatown anchor. Service can be as abrupt as the whack of the…
Southwestern Ontario
Hearty breakfasts and home-style faves await you at Willy's: pancakes, pierogi, pizza and burgers are all on the menu. For the adventurous (or very hungry…
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…
Old Montréal
Bocata has abundant old-world charm with stone walls, flickering candles and low ceilings – and a dash of new-world verve with its groovy music selection…
The Laurentians
It may seem a bit strange sitting down to a barbecue dinner in the mountains of rural Québec, but this classy diner (which, again, is a weird setting for…
Crêperie à la Gourmandise Bretonne
The Laurentians
Housed in a beautiful clapboard cottage bedecked in flowers, this eatery serves Breton-style crepes – from plain and simple to ones stuffed with scallops…
Bellissimo Bistro & Espresso Bar
St John's
Start your day with solid Italian fare at this pleasant little eatery, located on an idyllic block of Quidi Vidi village. For breakfast you could opt for…
Winnipeg
Across from Union Station, VJ's is a fave for takeout fixes. There may be a line at lunchtime, but the overstuffed chili dogs, greasy cheeseburgers and…
Old Montréal
For something completely different, head upstairs to this clean, well-lit dining room, where you can feast on juicy morsels of lamb, shiitake mushrooms,…
Southwestern Ontario
This cozy, dimly lit restaurant specializes in classic Italian dishes. Pasta with your choice of 10 different sauces is the specialty; dishes are often…
Montréal
A classic, long-running deli, Reuben’s has squishy booths and a long counter, where patrons line up for towering smoked-meat sandwiches served with big…
Southwestern Ontario
From October to March, Stratford's renowned culinary school hosts a dinner series, when students practice their craft by prepping dinners for the general…
Yellowknife
What this place lacks in atmosphere – it's a brightly lit, canteen-style setup – it makes up for with authentic Korean flavors. The spicy tofu stew is a…
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…
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…
Toronto
Three floors of moody lighting, textured jade paint, framed nudes, wooden church pews and jaunty ceiling angels set the scene for a dazzling selection of…
Québec City
This delightful boutique opposite the Old Port selling no end of made-in-Québec gift items and souvenirs (jewelry, bags, knitwear, wooden jigsaw puzzles)…
Nova Scotia
If you've been traveling around the province for a while, there'll come a day when the thought of eating another lobster or bucket of mussels will tip you…
Montréal
Originating in Taipei’s Shilin Night Market, this fried-chicken joint is located in downtown Montréal's growing Asian-food epicenter. From giant chicken…
Halifax
As the name suggests, this upscale place focuses on the fruits of the fisher's art: oysters, lobsters, halibut, Arctic char, swordfish and plenty more,…
Southwestern Ontario
With an emphasis on fresh seasonal local produce, this French country kitchen has a wonderfully simple lunch menu and is popular for its Wednesday and…
Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers
Prince Edward Island
This huge place has lines out the door during the dinner rush in July and August. Come hungry, as there are copious servings of chowder, all-you-can-eat…
Northern Ontario
The restaurant at Voyageurs' Lodge serves Lake Superior trout or whitefish with chips, mammoth homemade burgers and the best tastin' gravy for miles. The…
Winnipeg
The setting at this small-plate bistro is minimalist and the focus is squarely on the food. Bring company (or a date) and share fluffy bao buns stuffed…
Southwestern Ontario
Forget the local greasy spoons and say hi to chatty Armen as he prepares a tasty sandwich from the ever-changing menu. A rotating summer menu highlights…
Cape Breton Island
Pit stops are few and far between on the Cabot Trail, which makes this waterfront diner a boon if you've run out of picnic snacks. The food's mostly good;…
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…
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…
New Brunswick
It's a difficult choice whether to eat inside the nautically themed dining room with big windows and regular live music, or outside on the killer patio…
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