Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Paddington Pub

    Southwestern Ontario

    A small house repurposed as an even smaller pub, Paddington's is a local favorite with a full line of craft beers and filling, homestyle specials every…

  • Willow Street Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    With a menu founded on wraps, sandwiches and quesadillas, this cafe in a handsome yellow heritage building in the heart of town has a popular summertime…

  • La Petite Cachée

    The Laurentians

    In a charming chalet halfway between the ski slopes and Mont-Tremblant Village, this place offers tasty choices such as seafood linguine, Chef Normand’s…

  • Restaurant Cargo

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Great for a meal and a date and some lovely views, Cargo whips out elegantly prepared fare that still manages to stick to your ribs. Anything with local…

  • Manoir du Café

    Québec

    The spectrum of coffee offered here is pretty fantastic, and the staff brew it strong and tasty, served alongside a colorful menu of fresh sandwiches and…

  • Coastal Kitchen Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    For a respite from campground pasta, this laid-back, locally loved hangout serves food to satisfy a post–West Coast Trail appetite with BC craft beers to…

  • Woolsey Creek Bistro

    British Columbia

    The food at this lively and fun place is both artistic and locally sourced. There are global influences across the menu, which features meat, fish and a…

  • Bouffe Dave Plant Food

    Montréal

    A cute place for a quiche-and-soup brunch set, or to linger over a brownie and laptop time. There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free pastry…

  • Portland Street Creperie

    Nova Scotia

    A beloved snack stop for locals, this hip creperie corners the market in all things pancakey: go savory with a mushroom melt or ham and Swiss, or indulge…

  • La Chapdelaine

    The Laurentians

    This artisanal bakery and cafe run by a charity working with people with special needs serves tasty soups and sandwiches as well as coffee. It's also a…

  • Cabane à Sucre Au Pied de Cochon

    Montréal

    This high-end version of the sugar-shack experience, 45-minutes west of Montréal, is brought to you by renowned Montréal chef Martin Picard. Tables fill…

  • Le Butterblume

    Montréal

    A light-filled bistro with enough space for a small group, or to sit up at the bar, while working through a short but quaint list of brunch items with a…

  • Cravings Late Night Food

    Saskatchewan

    This place gets the nod in La Ronge for decent home-style food, prices and quirkiness. You definitely won't go away hungry. Try The Wild One (wild rice…

  • Forte

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    One of several restaurants in Kananaskis Village owned by the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Forte starts serving at breakfast time but really hits…

  • Harbour View Restaurant

    Nova Scotia

    If it's fish-and-chips, homemade chowder, delicious pies and supersize club sandwiches you want, this homey diner down by the water will definitely fit…

  • Roadside Grill

    Nova Scotia

    Try the steamed clams or the rappie pie (meat pie topped with grated potato) at this pleasantly old-fashioned and long-running local restaurant. There's…

  • Wolf Den

    British Columbia

    An excellent pub with live music on Sundays. It's hugely popular with locals, who love the burgers and hearty fare, which are way above average. The beer…

  • Amy's On Second

    Saskatchewan

    An island of culinary pleasure, the signature soup made from locally sourced wild rice shouldn't be missed. Mains span seafood, pasta, steaks and…

  • 2 Doors Down

    Halifax

    Easy-going eating is the ethos at this downtown joint, good for comforting dishes such as pork chops, steak-frites and classic burgers. There's a vaguely…

  • Theo's Restaurant

    Okanagan Valley

    The place for dating locals. Serves up authentic Greek-island cuisine in the atmospheric, fire-lit interior or out on the patio. The garithes uvetsi is a…

  • Edge of the Avalon

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Meals at the Edge of the Avalon are quite good – you can scarf down good-quality fish tacos, burgers and the like – but the real draw is the views that…

  • Sanchez Cantina

    Whitehorse

    You'd think you would have to head south across two borders to find Mexican this authentic. Burritos here are the real thing – get them with the spicy mix…

  • Pulp Fiction Coffee House

    Kelowna

    Baked goods, paninis and soups go with your excellent coffee or tea at this sharp, category-busting cafe right downtown. It includes an antiques and rare…

  • Cimo Mediterranean Grill

    Northern BC

    The authentic Mediterranean dishes never disappoint here. Dine or simply enjoy a glass of BC wine in the stylish interior or outside on the patio. Much of…

  • New World Coffee & Tea House

    British Columbia

    In the town center, this sprightly cafe has a bakery and excellent coffee. Get a sandwich to go, or eat in to enjoy the menu of soups, salads, hot…

  • Gulliver's World Cafe

    New Brunswick

    In this cozy restaurant, chef-owner Thane combines fresh, local ingredients with global techniques to let you travel the world on your plate. A front…

  • The Sandbar

    New Brunswick

    Next to the lighthouse on Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf, the Sandbar serves pub fare with a seafood slant and a long list of cocktails. The patio is popular on…

  • Pearl’s

    Southern Alberta

    Enjoy Waterton's best breakfast spot on the sunny front patio for good strong coffee and several hearty, innovative variations on French toast and…

  • Spago

    Southwestern Ontario

    Windsor has a reputation for being the place for Italian, and Spago fits the bill. If you're not in the mood for pasta, rest assured: staff also deliver…

  • Mill on Main

    Muskoka Lakes

    With a lovely covered patio offering glimpses of the water and some classy original twists on old favorites, the Mill is a good spot for a casual meal or…

  • Baba Q's

    Labrador

    After a day in the woods, a nice slab of grilled or smoked pure meaty goodness goes down a treat. At this smokehouse you can wolf down rib eyes, burgers…

  • Wellington Gastropub

    Ottawa

    This gastropub is luring foodies to Ottawa's west end with its savvy selection of hearty mains, ranging from pulled pork ragout to east coast sea scallops…

  • Brewhouse

    Southwestern Ontario

    Wave to the anglers on the Grand River from the shady Brewhouse patio as you weigh up the benefits of cheddar and ale soup, bangers and mash, or chicken…

  • Lost Anchor Pub

    Prince Edward Island

    If all the talk of Cavendish's favorite fictional orphan Anne of Green Gables is driving you to drink, here's where to come. Simple but hearty pub meals…

  • Trapped

    New Brunswick

    A family-owned fishery since 1969, these guys know their lobster. Chill out on the deck with a beer or a smoothie and hot lobster or spinach dip to share…

  • Big Lake Eatery & Cafe

    Northwest Territories

    Right in the heart of town, this cafe/book exchange is decked out with striking nature photos and serves good coffee, freshly baked sticky cinnamon buns…

  • Basho

    St John's

    This trendy spot is a good bet for high-grade traditional sushi, Nobu-style sashimi and crisp tempura with sea salt. Basho is also known for exceptional…

  • Akropol Family Restaurant

    Saskatchewan

    This Greek restaurant serves up traditional favorites such as gyros, calamari and spanakopita. There's a lovely outdoor patio and it has locally brewed…

  • Summerhill Pyramid Bistro

    Kelowna

    Acclaimed chef Jeremy Luypen has created excellent locally sourced and organic menus for lunch and dinner. In between, there is an exquisite selection of…

  • By the Way

    Toronto

    An Annex fixture, this cheerful corner bistro has a fusion menu that leans toward Middle Eastern. Although there's plenty of meat on offer, vegetarians…

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