Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • 529 Wellington Steakhouse

    Winnipeg

    A historic 1920s mansion provides a refined setting for some of Winnipeg's best steak, smoky and seared in all the right places – perfect for wooing your…

  • All Seasons Cafe

    British Columbia

    Sitting on the patio here beneath little lights twinkling in the huge maple above you is a Nelson highlight; in winter, candles inside provide the same…

  • Beckta Dining & Wine Bar

    Ottawa

    Book in advance for one of the hottest tables in the capital, if not the whole country. Beckta offers an upmarket dining experience with an original spin…

  • Welch's Chocolates, Ice Cream & Desserts

    Southern Alberta

    In a ranch-style house at the end of Windflower Ave, this family-run Waterton institution is filled with a Willy Wonka's worth of homemade chocolates,…

  • Noble Pig

    British Columbia

    This slick microbrewery has a rotating lineup of its own beers (its excellent IPA is always on tap) plus other top BC brews. The food is equally good and…

  • Deli Yukon

    Whitehorse

    The smell of smoked meat wafts out to the street; inside there's a huge selection of prepared items and custom-made sandwiches. Offers great picnic fare,…

  • Mateus Bistro

    Nova Scotia

    The Bratislavan-born chef has made this little restaurant into a real destination address: people drive to Mahone Bay just to eat here. The food is really…

  • Birchwood Coffee Ko

    Yellowknife

    This great addition to Yellowknife's cafe scene has become the local epicenter for leisurely brunches, laptop-tapping over a seriously good coffee or just…

  • Blue Bird Cafe

    Saskatchewan

    The Blue Bird Cafe, operating since 1928, is an old-time classic with wooden floors and creaky screen doors. The fish and chips are legendary: lighter…

  • Adelaide Oyster House

    St John's

    The Adelaide is a stylish sliver of a bar and restaurant where the specialty is small plates such as fish tacos, Kobe beef lettuce wraps topped with spicy…

  • Terrafina at Hester Creek by RauDZ

    Okanagan Valley

    This intimate Tuscan-style restaurant at Hester Creek Estate Winery is run by the creative minds behind RauDZ Regional Table in Kelowna. Its outdoor…

  • Dream Cafe

    Okanagan Valley

    The heady aroma of spices hits as you enter this pillow-bedecked, upscale-yet-funky bistro. Asian and Indian flavors mix on the menu, which has numerous…

  • Lost & Found Café

    Southwestern Ontario

    A boho-chic cafe tucked between country boutiques, Lost & Found serves delicious and beautifully presented salads, sandwiches and soups. Vegetarian and…

  • Oda Coffee & Wine Bar

    Saskatchewan

    The top spot to eat and chill out is on the waterfront with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food is excellent and there's a good, reasonably-priced…

  • Village Bakery & Deli

    Yukon Territory

    The bakery here turns out excellent goods all day, while the deli counter has tasty sandwiches you can enjoy on the large deck. On Friday night there's a…

  • Yamagoya

    British Columbia

    As compact as a California roll, this gem of a sushi place serves a wide range of classics, from sashimi to tempura. The miso soup is good, especially…

  • Main Street Restaurant & Bakery

    Cape Breton Island

    Come breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, Ingonish's friendly diner is the place most people head for when they're feeling hungry. Chunky BLT sandwiches,…

  • Baddeck Lobster Suppers

    Cape Breton Island

    In Baddeck's former legion hall, this local institution offers your choice of lobster, salmon, snow crab or strip loin with all-you-can-eat mussels,…

  • Twisted Cork

    Northern BC

    As good as it gets in PG, the Twisted Cork will grab your attention with its gorgeous stone building and attractive wooden decor. The meals are superb…

  • Shop Bakery & Deli

    Saskatchewan

    Lovingly run by Chef Jordyn, this place will meet all your bread, bakery, pastry and coffee needs during the day in the middle of Maple Creek. The cheese…

  • Charlotte Lane Cafe

    Nova Scotia

    This colorful cafe is everyone's top tip; evening reservations are highly recommended. Swiss chef Roland Glauser serves a varied menu of seafood, meat and…

  • Jags Beanstalk Bistro & Beds

    Haida Gwaii

    Fresh, wholesome food delivered with speedy, friendly service about 1.5km north of the ferry terminal. Great coffee, pizzas, tacos and salads, with an…

  • Antoinette's

    Whitehorse

    Antoinette Greenoliph runs one of the most creative kitchens in the Yukon. Her eponymous restaurant has an ever-changing, locally sourced menu. Many…

  • Daily Catch

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A stylish little restaurant serving finely prepared seafood and wine. The basil-buttered salmon gets kudos. Fish cakes, crab au gratin and cod burgers…

  • Fire Hall Kitchen & Tap

    British Columbia

    Top BC craft beers (20 on tap!) and great food all day in what used to be Cranbrook's fire station. Rooftop and streetside seating, plus a beautifully…

  • Guillard Gourmandises

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    It's worth memorizing the complicated schedule to make good on this slice of la belle France. After all, these cream-plumped chocolate éclairs, macarons,…

  • L'Innocent

    Québec

    The hippest cafe around serves great-value daily specials to a ska/indie/name-your-cool-music-genre-here soundtrack. It's the best place in town to meet…

  • Terrace Restaurant

    Okanagan Valley

    A suitably impressive restaurant to go with a very impressive winery. Terrace (yes, there are views) exemplifies farm-to-table with its fresh and…

  • Peach Country Farm Market

    Niagara Peninsula

    A country market selling fresh fruit, jams, ice cream and fruit pies, all grown, picked and baked on-site by fourth-generation farmers – a roadside gem!

  • Penticton Farmers Market

    Okanagan Valley

    Penticton definitely has its share of good eats. The farmers market, based at Gyro Park on Main St, has large numbers of local organic producers.

  • Truffle Pigs

    British Columbia

    A legendary cafe serving inventive, high-concept bistro fare that’s locally sourced and usually organic. The menu changes seasonally.

  • Red Ember

    Winnipeg

    Award-winning pizza with bold combinations of toppings. Our favorite? The Fig Lambowski, with fresh figs, tender lamb and curry sauce.

  • Covent Garden Market

    Southwestern Ontario

    This humongous, chapel-shaped market will whet and satisfy any appetite. There's a permanent collection of delis, bakeries, chocolate shops, fresh-produce…

  • Zehabesha

    Yellowknife

    Authentic Ethiopian food? In northern Canada? As unexpected as it is welcome, this unpretentious restaurant has earned itself a loyal clientele with…

  • 1608

    Québec City

    At this Frontenac-based wine-and-cheese bar you can either select some cheeses yourself or let the staff take you down a wine-and-cheese rabbit hole that…

  • Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf

    St John's

    If you've got younger kids and you need to kill time before heading to The Rooms, Georgestown Cafe is here to answer your every prayer. It's a cafe, sure,…

  • Tyne Valley Teas Cafe

    Prince Edward Island

    This cute-as-a-button village cafe is the top place for lunch in Tyne Valley. There's a great selection of brunch and lunch dishes, from teahouse crepes…

  • Lazy Bear Cafe

    Churchill

    Serving elk, Arctic char and bison, augmented with local berries and mushrooms, this restaurant acquaints you with Manitoba's wild ingredients. Lunchtime…

  • Anna's Home Cooking

    Northwest Territories

    Home cooking prepared with care is the key here, with a range of mighty breakfasts, delicious salads, panini, tasty fresh juices, stone-baked pizzas and…

  • Marion Street Eatery

    Winnipeg

    With its industrial-chic decor and plenty of room around the horseshoe bar for solo diners, this bustling spot is all about eating well. It specializes in…

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