Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Chez Boulay

    Québec City

    Renowned chef Jean-Luc Boulay's flagship restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu inspired by seasonal Québécois staples such as venison, goose, blood…

  • Fogo Island Inn Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    With sparkling sea views, this tiny gourmet eatery dishes up innovative three-course dinners sourced as locally as possible. The menu changes daily. Think…

  • Le Croquembouche

    Québec City

    Widely hailed as Québec City’s finest bakery, Le Croquembouche draws devoted locals from dawn to dusk. Among its seductive offerings are fluffy-as-a-cloud…

  • Los Guaca-Moles

    Toronto

    Tucked just off Bloor St, Guaca-Moles serves authentic Mexican dishes in a black-painted converted brick house. Choose from classics like elote (Mexican…

  • Kinniwabi Pines

    Northern Ontario

    What would you expect to find lurking behind the facade of a highway motel 7km south of Wawa? Food from Trinidad, mon! Add some spice to your trip and try…

  • Bon Ami Ice Cream

    New Brunswick

    From Campbellton, take the coastal Rte 134 27km east to Dalhousie, following the river and soaking up views of the Québec shoreline. In Dalhousie, make a…

  • Norwoods

    Vancouver Island

    Showing how far Ucluelet's dining scene has elevated itself in recent years, this lovely candlelit room would easily be at home in Tofino. The ever…

  • Restaurant Champlain

    Québec City

    The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac's signature restaurant is the city's most celebrated; you'll be overwhelmed by the fabulous views, the artwork, the…

  • Bistro 694

    Vancouver Island

    Any local will tell you to cancel your other dinner plans and head straight here. You'll find an intimate, candlelit dining room little bigger than a…

  • sEb

    The Laurentians

    Escape the mediocre and get a little taste of what culinary artisans can create with seasonal, sustainable local ingredients. A flexible, eager-to-please…

  • Christine's on Blackcomb

    Whistler

    A gondola-accessed restaurant high up on Blackcomb Mountain where a swish menu is served to diners dressed in ski gear, Christine's is the best place to…

  • Acorn

    Vancouver

    One of Vancouver's hottest vegetarian restaurants – hence the sometimes long wait for tables – the Acorn is ideal for those craving something more…

  • Le Chien Noir

    Kingston

    It's a tad pricey but locals love this little taste of Paris with a hint of Québec in the Anglophone heart of Kingston: consider the gourmet poutine…

  • Red Door Bistro

    Whistler

    As soon as you know you're coming to Whistler, call for a reservation at this hot little Creekside eatery, largely a local residents' domain. Taking a…

  • Toqué!

    Old Montréal

    Chef Normand Laprise has earned rave reviews for his innovative recipes based on products sourced from local farms. The bright, wide-open dining room has…

  • AG

    Niagara Falls

    Fine dining isn't something you find easily at the falls, which makes this fine restaurant at the Sterling Inn & Spa so refreshing. Service, decor,…

  • Fondue Stübli

    Lake Louise

    With a bona fide Swiss chef (Hans Sauter) in the kitchen, this cute-as-a-button 24-seat wood-paneled stübli is the perfect reward after a chilly day on…

  • Tempéra Québecor

    Québec City

    This beautifully situated and decorated restaurant at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec does not require a museum visit; it is worth the trip on…

  • Sporty Bar & Grill

    Vancouver Island

    Great service and pub grub push this regular-looking neighborhood bar to the top of the Port Hardy dine-out tree. Sporty's (as everyone calls it) offers…

  • Man vs Meats

    Northern Ontario

    It would be easy to miss or discount this unassuming place in a strip mall, but you would be wrong for doing so. Inside this sports bar-like place is…

  • L'Échaudé

    Québec City

    Everything comes beautifully plated and bursting with flavor at this relaxed but very classy bistro, one of the rare Old Québec eateries where locals…

  • Da-De-O

    Edmonton

    An unexpected summoning up of the Big Easy in the frozen north, this retro diner – complete with red vinyl chairs, chrome kitchen tables and a jukebox –…

  • Jo's Place

    British Columbia

    It's worth making Jo's your first stop after the ferry, so good is the food, service and ambience, especially if you're in the mood for brunch when the…

  • Prince Edward Island Preserve Company

    Prince Edward Island

    This place carries on the old island tradition of making preserves, chutneys, marmalades, jellies and curds, many from local fruit. There's a cafe too,…

  • Hardware Grill

    Edmonton

    A plush oasis in a converted brick building downtown, this restaurant is a comfortable, bustling place where you'll want to linger over the amazing wine…

  • Chateau Lake Louise Fairview Dining Room

    Lake Louise

    File it under 'part of the experience.' Rarely will you get afternoon tea served up with these kinds of views. The Chateau Lake Louise's expensive British…

  • Purebread

    Whistler

    The Function Junction outpost of this Whistler bakery legend is the go-to among locals keen to bypass the line-ups at the larger village store. The same…

  • Antojo Tacos

    Halifax

    This downtown taco joint is equally popular for a midday lunch or a late-night mescal-fueled feria. Tacos are the star, of course: zingy chipotle chicken,…

  • Highwayman

    Halifax

    You could be in a backstreet of Barcelona at this moody tapas joint, which specializes in Spanish-inspired small plates and Basque-style pintxos: manchego…

  • Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

    New Brunswick

    This Fredericton institution is great for picking up fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and dessert. Many of the 150 or so stalls recall the city's…

  • L'Intimiste

    Québec

    Wedged among period wooden houses along a hilltop street, L'Intimiste is one of Lévis’ most charming restaurants, with lovely wooden furnishings, stone…

  • Molli Cafe

    Vancouver

    It's easy to dismiss this unassuming cafe while strolling along Burrard, but that would be a huge mistake. Instead, nip inside and check out a menu of…

  • Café Mosaics

    Edmonton

    A Strathcona institution, this artsy, cool vegetarian-vegan haunt is a meat-free zone that has taken a page out of San Francisco's book: it makes…

  • Myhre's Deli

    Calgary

    Satisfying meat cravings for 15 years, this deli's mahogany interior and vintage signs are from the Palace of Eats, a Stephen Ave institution from 1918 to…

  • La Taqueria

    Victoria

    A huge, aquamarine-painted satellite of Vancouver's popular and authentic Mexican joint, this ultra-friendly spot specializes in offering a wide array of…

  • Galaxie Diner

    Calgary

    Looking more authentic than themed, this classic, no-nonsense 1950s diner serves all-day breakfasts, burgers and milkshakes. Squeeze into a booth, grab a…

  • Blink

    Calgary

    It's true: you could miss this small oasis tucked along a busy street and that would be a shame. Inside this trendy gastro haven, an acclaimed chef…

  • Caffè La Tanna

    Vancouver

    Like a 1950s neighborhood cafe in Rome, this handsome little hidden gem looks like it's been here for decades. But it's a new addition to this quiet…

  • Block Kitchen & Bar

    Banff Town

    This casual bar serves up tapas with heavy Asian and Mediterranean influences – or 'Mediterrasian,' as it calls it. The small but creative plates might…

  • Black Duck Cafe

    New Brunswick

    It's easy to understand why this is the most popular hangout in town. Hip and friendly with a sunny, device-free atrium, the Black Duck serves up yummy…

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