Must-see restaurants in Ontario

  • Black Forest Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    This downtown institution has been satisfying meat lovers and beer drinkers since 1967. If you're a fan of schnitzel, goulash, wurst or German beer, you…

  • The Early Bird

    Southwestern Ontario

    Delicious Early Bird delivers all-day breakfast along with its own take on from-scratch, home-style cooking. When we say unique, how about the Fat Elvis:…

  • Cecil's Brewhouse & Kitchen

    Northern Ontario

    This downtown brewery and restaurant serves light meals, burgers and mains such as chicken or veg fajitas, steaks and pan-fried pickerel. The large bar…

  • Leeside Restaurant & Patio Bar

    Bruce Peninsula

    A throwback to the 1970s with pleather tablecloths and wood paneling, the Leeside serves up hearty breakfasts and no-nonsense meals like burgers, pasta…

  • Carens Rosedale

    Toronto

    The staff of this delightful, stately restaurant will happily recommend wine pairings for the amazing selection of world cheeses. The boardroom-style…

  • Queen's Quay Terminal

    Toronto

    A big commercial center right on the water with a lots of fast eats and a couple of chain restaurants. There's a small supermarket inside, too, with a…

  • Schoolhouse Restaurant

    Southwestern Ontario

    There's something for everyone at this foodie-friendly restaurant occupying, yes, the former Grand Bend Public School. From tender roast chicken to savory…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Gusto 101

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Gusto 101 serves up authentic, modern takes on southern Italian fare. Housed in a repurposed garage, with a dimly lit, industrial interior, it's a unique…

  • Carol & Earl's Restaurant

    Bruce Peninsula

    A mom-and-pop diner with laminate-top tables and gingham curtains, this little place serves simple homecooked meals like hot turkey sandwiches, fish &…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Explorer's Cafe

    Georgian Bay

    This quirky restaurant is a local favorite, and its walls are lined with booty from around the world. While the meals are just as international (Singapore…

  • Garden Shed Bistro

    Bruce Peninsula

    The Garden Shed Bistro takes rustic charm to a new level by placing you right inside a working greenhouse. Nibble among flats of greens, or sip your…

  • Kaylobs Kafe

    Northern Ontario

    This local cafe by Lake Commando serves enormous poutine portions, burgers, breakfasts, daily specials and hearty home-style meals such as liver and…

  • iHalo Krunch

    Toronto

    iHalo Krunch is famous for its charcoal soft serve and charcoal cones, alongside other popular Asian-inspired flavors such as matcha and ube (purple yam)…

  • Captain John’s Fish & Chips

    Bruce Peninsula

    A simple, 1980s-throwback, fish-fry joint facing busy 10th St W. Come here for fresh cod, haddock or halibut fried in a light, crispy batter. Meals come…

  • Wellington's

    Georgian Bay

    Wellington's is the 'light beer' of pubs – it looks like a bar, but it's healthier for you. The menu has some calorie-conscious options like blackened…

  • Thyme on 21

    Southwestern Ontario

    Goderich's only casual fine-dining establishment is good, despite the lack of competition. Global influences are present in the mouthwatering menu, with…

  • Blue Willow Tea Shop

    Muskoka Lakes

    This quaint waterfront tearoom serves high tea daily from 2pm. The lunch menu has British staples like ploughman’s lunch and chicken pot pie, though there…

  • Dave's Green Papaya

    Northern Ontario

    An eclectic pan-Asian selection of mouthwatering meals, including dishes from China, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, are presented with flair at this…

  • Cellarman's Ale House

    Georgian Bay

    This cozy pub has an intimate location, tucked away off King St. Hearty British fare keeps the locals strong during drafty winters; try a Scotch egg with…

  • Riverbend Pizzeria

    Southwestern Ontario

    It may be a pizza restaurant by name, but regulars also come year-round to the Riverbend for huge portions of hot chicken wings, karaoke nights and cold…

  • Gorge Country Kitchen

    Southwestern Ontario

    The Gorge is usually hopping thanks to its family-friendly country-style cheap eats, especially the hearty breakfasts. There are always daily specials too.

  • Stone Crock Bakery

    Southwestern Ontario

    A Mennonite-run bakehouse selling fruit pies, muffins, breads, quiches and scones fresh from the oven – they taste as good as they smell.

  • Wok Inn

    Kingston

    Cambodian and Thai dishes feature in this plain-Jane downtown eatery favored for takeout by starving university students.