Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Chez Julie

    Québec

    A welcoming old-style eatery that's open year-round, Chez Julie specializes in local seafood, from river shrimp to cod to scallops, plus pizza, sandwiches…

  • Tides Restaurant

    New Brunswick

    Part of the Parkland Village Inn, Tides Restaurant charges high-end prices for its prime real estate next to the marina. In addition to the seafood, steak…

  • Frosty's Restaurant

    Yukon Territory

    What looks like a humdrum fast-food joint is several orders of magnitude better. The shakes are made with real ice cream, the sundaes feature fresh…

  • Wish Restaurant

    Toronto

    No need to get out of the city to experience beach vibes. Wish is a South Beach–inspired restaurant serving up delicious Canadian comfort food and brunch,…

  • Epicurean

    Niagara Peninsula

    By day this fare-thee-well cafeteria dishes up fresh, tasty sandwiches, salads and classic breakfasts. The ambience ramps up at night with a bistro menu…

  • Lighthouse Pub

    British Columbia

    A cavernous trad pub and locals' favorite where heaping fish and chips combine with a side order of waterfront boat- and floatplane-spotting. The…

  • Brûlerie du Quai

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Locals flock to this lively roastery, store and coffee shop for out-of-this-world espresso drinks. There's a small patio overlooking the quay, and you're…

  • Pastaga

    Montréal

    Pastaga takes tapas and gives them a gourmet Québécois, French and wider Mediterranean spin to great effect in their garlic snails, maple-syrup foie gras,…

  • Café Différance

    Old Montréal

    Hipster baristas whip up delightfully smooth lattes at this bright little espresso bar on the edge of Old Montréal to a mostly hurried professional crowd…

  • Rosie's

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This locals' haunt dishes out huge platters of cod au gratin, burgers, fish-and-chips, steaks and similar fare – a great choice if you're looking to…

  • Alati-Caserta

    Montréal

    For more than four decades, this marvelous family-owned pastry shop in Little Italy has wowed Montréalers with its deliciously decadent cannoli, almond…

  • Thandi

    Saint John

    Housed in an atmospheric, historic building with heavy timbers and warm lighting, Thandi serves traditional Indian cuisine in generous quantities – try…

  • Tokyo House

    Northern Ontario

    There's nothing authentically Japanese about this shiny all-you-can-eat restaurant, but this is Thunder Bay and we're just grateful Asian food is…

  • Barbacoa

    Québec

    You probably never thought you'd be eating Memphis-style barbecued ribs while gazing at the St Lawrence, but life is full of surprises. Located just…

  • Red Brick Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    A popular coffee-stop hangout for the denizens of Sidney, this neighborhood cafe also does a brisk lunchtime trade in soups, chili and thick sandwiches…

  • Taco Pica

    Saint John

    A fusion of authentic Guatemalan and Mexican fare is served in this colorful cantina. Try pepian – a simple but spicy beef stew that is a Guatemalan…

  • Deluxe Hamburgers

    Northern Ontario

    McDonald's (opposite) has the golden arches; Deluxe has the golden arch. So maybe the concept isn't original, but this diner and drive-through is a 56…

  • La Piazzetta St-Jean

    Québec City

    The pizza crust at this often-overlooked chain is as thin as a vinyl record, with toppings that run from simple cheese and basil to everything plus the…

  • Bollywood Bistro

    Southwestern Ontario

    Guelph's favorite Indian restaurant uses a traditional tandoor oven to create well-known dishes with a contemporary twist, with influences from Nepal,…

  • Un Thé au Sahara

    Québec City

    Bring your own wine or hit the mint tea in this basic but popular Moroccan restaurant in Old Québec. All the classics are available: tabbouleh, hummus and…

  • Le Saint Pub

    Baie St Paul

    Ale lovers will foam at the mouth in this dark and friendly brewpub, where the dinner menu begins with beers and continues with beer-based sauces,…

  • Boardroom Restaurant

    Northwest Territories

    By the Shell gas station on the main road, this place serves up Westernized Chinese, alongside pizza, fried chicken and burgers, with buffet specials…

  • Ital Delli

    The Laurentians

    Locals say this place serves the most authentic Italian food in town, so who are we to argue? There's a three-course set menu for $25 if you're feeling…

  • Sachi Sushi

    Whistler

    This popular Japanese spot is a sushi specialist but they also serve everything from pork gyoza to spicy hotpots and stomach-warming udon noodle bowls –…

  • ClicKafé

    Québec

    It's worth hunting for this cheerful cafe in a strip mall off Rte 138 when you're looking for a good cup of coffee, a light breakfast (perhaps a bagel…

  • Royal Dinette

    Vancouver

    Seasonal and regional are the foundations of this handsome downtown restaurant, but add friendly, unpretentious service to the mix as well. There's a…

  • Thali

    Montréal

    A popular budget gem in the Concordia Chinatown, Thali offers quick plates of delish Indian fare, with three-course specials for about $10. The naan bread…

  • Boomer's Gourmet Fries

    Southwestern Ontario

    Crazy, weird, killer, delicious, amazing, irresistible, to-die-for: all have been used to describe the fries, poutines, burgers and fried creations that…

  • Espace La Fontaine

    Montréal

    In a chalet perched above the water, Espace La Fontaine is a bright and cheery bistro that serves sandwiches, salads and drinks, as well as a good weekend…

  • La Coureuse des Grèves

    Québec

    In this rustic old-school restaurant in a country cottage, the interior is all old-wood accents and the cuisine is French classics with some Québécois…

  • Three Bananas

    Edmonton

    This bookish coffee bar in Churchill Sq, with its mosaic walls and Warhol-esque banana prints, is a good place to grab a coffee, a breakfast banana…

  • Chez Mag

    Québec

    This tiny place along the main road in Ste-Famille serves some of the best barbecued chicken and duck with French fries and salad in Québec – obviously…

  • Shot in the Dark Cafe

    Vancouver Island

    The Shot is known for its ginormous sandwiches, freshly made as you wait. The Cuban roast beef, seafood supreme and Sicilian deluxe are all sound…

  • Sunflower Bakery Cafe

    Squamish & Around

    Just look for the bright yellow exterior and then nip inside for simple homemade lunches, often of the organic or vegetarian variety. Soups and sandwiches…

  • Webers Hamburgers

    Muskoka Lakes

    Just 12km north of Orillia on Hwy 11, this legendary charcoal-barbecued burger joint lures passers-by with cheap eats and a fancy sky bridge to nab…

  • Boustan

    Montréal

    This friendly little Lebanese joint scores high in popularity on the city’s shwarma-and-falafel circuit because of its delicious toasted-pita sandwiches…

  • Au Pain Gamin

    Québec

    Heavenly aromas may entice you into this petite boulangerie, where the fresh-baked breads – great for picnics – might include buckwheat, sourdough or…

  • Hoang Oanh

    Old Montréal

    The Vietnamese banh mi (baguette sandwiches) here are the very best in Chinatown. There’s an endless choice of fillings but the grilled chicken or the…

  • Tomi’s Home Cookin’

    Vancouver Island

    Substantial muffins, soups, burritos, burgers and breakfast for returning Juan de Fuca and West Coast Trail hikers suffering from carbohydrate…

  • Restaurant Greenspot

    Montréal

    This classic Québécois diner is a legend of Montréal greasy spoons. In business for more than 70 years, Greenspot remains a local favorite for hot dogs,…

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