Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Sirkel Foods

    Southwestern Ontario

    A hopping cafe in the central square, Sirkel is a go-to for locals and visitors in the know. Breakfast is traditional and hearty, while lunch brings…

  • Respect is Burning

    Northern Ontario

    This self-proclaimed supper club's focus is on rustic Tuscan cuisine, but chefs aren't shy about getting experimental. The ever-shifting menu promises…

  • Griffin Gastropub

    Muskoka Lakes

    Tucked into an alley just off the main drag, this small British-style pub serves up hearty, locally sourced meals – the charcuterie board is ah-mazing –…

  • Harbourview Restaurant

    Prince Edward Island

    Specializing in generous meals of snow crab, calamari, scallops and bar clams (as well as a seafood chowder that's said to be among the island's best),…

  • The Root Cellar

    Southwestern Ontario

    It's all about local and organic foods at this boho-chic cafe, with from-scratch creations like free-range water buffalo burgers, kale salad with hemp…

  • Modern Bakeshop & Café

    British Columbia

    Try a croque monsieur (grilled ham-and-cheese sandwich) or an elaborate pastry for a taste of Europe at this cute art-deco cafe. Many items, such as the…

  • South Shore Fish Shack

    Nova Scotia

    There are two main reasons to swing by this place: to eat the best fish-and-chips in Lunenburg and to enjoy the view from the deck. Chuck in great lobster…

  • Cardigan Lobster Suppers

    Prince Edward Island

    In tiny Cardigan, enjoy a five-course lobster supper in a heritage building on the harbor. There's also good-quality pub grub – fish cakes, Irish stew,…

  • Train Station Pub

    Kelowna

    The long-disused 1926 Canadian National train station has been reborn as an upscale pub with an excellent selection of beers. The usual pub-food standards…

  • Yuki

    Northwest Territories

    Adding welcome variety to Hay River's dining scene, this diner combines Japanese minimalist decor with authentic, slurpworthy ramen dishes and other…

  • Tall Grass Prairie

    Winnipeg

    Spread over two stalls in the Forks Market, this local legend uses organic Manitoba fare to create lovely baked goods (try the wild rice bannock!),…

  • La Brûlerie d'Ici

    Québec

    This hip hangout with complimentary wi-fi offers Guatemalan and Ethiopian coffees and light bites from sandwiches to bagels to banana bread.

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    Veuve Chalet

    Montréal

    With its friendly staff, warm-yet-chic ambience and a charming back patio, Veuve Chalet makes you feel welcomed. The menu ranges across oysters and…

  • Rouge

    Calgary

    One of the city's most celebrated restaurants, Rouge is located in a historic 1891 mansion in Inglewood. It's hard to get a table, but once inside, enjoy…

  • Tony's Fish & Oyster Cafe

    Vancouver

    A chatty spot popular with both locals and visitors, this small, blue-checkered-tablecloth joint serves great fish-and-chips (cod, salmon or halibut),…

  • Blue Plate Diner

    Edmonton

    In a redbrick building in Edmonton's warehouse district, this diner serves healthy food in hearty portions with vegetarian options. And there's style, too…

  • Au Pied de Cochon

    Montréal

    One of Montréal’s most respected restaurants features extravagant pork, duck and steak dishes, along with its signature foie gras plates. Irreverent,…

  • Le St-Amour

    Québec City

    One of Québec City's top-end darlings, Le St-Amour has earned a loyal following for its beautifully prepared grills and seafood, and luxurious surrounds…

  • Satay Brothers

    Montréal

    Amid red walls, hanging lamps and mismatched thrift-store furnishings, this lively and Malaysia-chic bar-bistro serves some of the best 'street food' in…

  • L’Affaire est Ketchup

    Québec City

    Book ahead for this quirky local favorite with only eight tables. Dressed in T-shirts and baseball caps, bantering relaxedly with one another as they cook…

  • Indigo Age Cafe

    Vancouver

    The kind of woodsy subterranean cave a health-minded hobbit would enjoy, this small vegan and raw-food restaurant has legions of local fans. Snag a table …

  • Edible Canada

    Vancouver

    Granville Island's most popular bistro (book ahead) delivers a tempting menu of seasonal dishes. With ingredients from BC and across Canada, typical…

  • Impasto

    Montréal

    There's much buzz surrounding this polished Italian eatery – largely owing to the heavy-hitting foodies behind it: best-selling cookbook author Stefano…

  • Park

    Banff Town

    Banff gets hip with a microdistillery to complement its microbrewery, plying spirits (gin, vodka and whiskey) and beer made from Alberta's foothills'…

  • Garde-Manger

    Old Montréal

    The buzz surrounding Garde-Manger has barely let up since its opening back in 2006. This small, candlelit restaurant attracts a mix of local scenesters…

  • Le Café du Monde

    Québec City

    This Paris-style bistro is the only restaurant in town directly on the St Lawrence River, although actually getting a table with a view can sometimes be a…

  • Hawkers Delight

    Vancouver

    It's easy to miss this cash-only hole-in-the-wall, but it's worth retracing your steps for authentic Malaysian and Singaporean street food, made from…

  • Bar Oso

    Whistler

    Affiliated with Araxi a couple of doors away, Bar Oso takes a casual Spanish approach to dining creating small pintxos (Basque tapas) and raciones (shared…

  • Jelly Modern Doughnuts

    Calgary

    Bright pink and sugary-smelling, Jelly Modern has grabbed the initiative on weird doughnut flavors. The maple and bacon or bourbon vanilla varieties won't…

  • Bison Restaurant & Terrace

    Banff Town

    Rustically elegant, the Bison is full of trendy, well-off Calgarians dressed in expensive hiking gear, who're drawn by its regionally sourced, meat-heavy…

  • Orange Rouge

    Old Montréal

    Hidden down a narrow lane of Chinatown, Orange Rouge has a quaint, low-lit interior that's rather nondescript save for the bright open kitchen at one end…

  • Le Filet

    Montréal

    Le Filet presents masterfully crafted fish and seafood with Japanese touches in a low-lit setting facing Parc Jeanne-Mance. Small plates are meant for…

  • Damas Restaurant

    Montréal

    Unique Syrian-inspired cuisine just a few minutes from Mile End and Little Italy, Damas is consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in the city. A…

  • Le Vin Papillon

    Montréal

    The folks behind Joe Beef continue the hit parade with this delightful wine bar and small-plate eatery next door to Liverpool House – another Joe Beef…

  • Nourish

    Banff Town

    Confronted by a strangely beautiful papier-mâché tree when you walk in the door, you instantly know this vegetarian bistro is not average. With locally…

  • Moishes

    Montréal

    Moishes feels a bit like a social club, although guests from all backgrounds come to consume its legendary grilled meats and seafood. Closely set tables…

  • Vegan Pudding & Co

    Vancouver

    There's a cult-like following in Vancouver for this hole-in-the-wall counter serving utterly delicious custard-style puddings made from kabocha squash,…

  • Frankie's Resto-Bar

    Vancouver Island

    Not a lot else has changed at the establishment formerly known as Hanks, still a fount of carnivorous comfort grub where the key word is 'pork.' The menu…

  • Métropolitain Brasserie

    Ottawa

    Métropolitain puts a modern spin on the typical brasserie with its swirling zinc countertop, flamboyant fixtures and Gallic soundtrack: you'll feel like…

  • Tiffin

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    At this creative pan-Asian restaurant, there isn't a restaurant. Rather, you order set meals served in Indian-style tiffins – stackable metal lunchboxes –…

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