Baie St Paul
Since 1978 the rustic-looking 'Black Sheep' has been home to fine French cuisine. Fish – including walleye, the freshwater queen – is on offer when…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
New Brunswick
Using local products, Isaac's has quickly become a favorite of locals, especially in summer for its patio with river views. Big portions of burgers,…
Nanaimo
The Modern Cafe isn’t so modern. It’s been around since 1946, as the streamlined retro-neon frontage testifies. Inside it's all exposed brick and dark…
Newfoundland & Labrador
The brightly painted Riverside offers plenty of big-portioned food to line your stomach for the rest of a trip around the Loop. Gorge on ribs and wings or…
Montréal
A well-respected name among the well-heeled Laurier crowd, Lémeac has a light and airy setting with huge windows overlooking the street, a lively ambience…
Winnipeg
Choose a chick'n (chickpea, brown rice and oat), falafel or boon (mushroom, brown rice and lentil) patty and pile it high with curry mayo, guacamole and…
Winnipeg
With the austerity of the decor standing out against the hustle and bustle outside, this is the Forks Market take on fine dining, with small plates ideal…
Montréal
Shaped like a giant orange, this vintage snack bar along busy Blvd Decarie is a nostalgic soft spot for generations of Montréalers. While the roller…
Prince Edward Island
A most charming place to stop for a bite and a cup of tea, surrounded by English gardens. Of course, like everything else in this region, the fare can be…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Scoff – Newfoundland slang for a good meal – serves fancy takes on local cuisine in a cozy yet upscale setting. Salt beef comes with split pea 'fries,'…
St John's
Contemporary Canadian and home-cooking kicked up a notch, served in a comfortably laid-back atmosphere, is the name of the game at Get Stuffed, where the…
Victoria
Like a food truck that grew roots in a car park, this local-fave shack focuses on quickly rendered dishes inspired by Asian hawker stalls. Grab a perch…
Canmore
For an early breakfast, hit this Canmore favorite. Order at the counter from a Mexican-influenced chalkboard menu that includes huevos rancheros and…
Halifax
This is one of the city's old-school supper spots, in more ways than one. The building (erected in 1759) is one of the oldest stone structures in downtown…
Northern Ontario
Appetites beware: you're about to be obliterated. In the historic Bank of Montreal building, hefty carnivorous portions are dished out amid black-and…
Montréal
Part of the new Asian food hub along Rue Ste-Catherine, this dumpling house is a solid option for traditional Chinese dumplings at affordable prices. The…
British Columbia
Doc's wood-paneled yesteryear interior is an ideal rainy day hangout, while the outdoor deck is perfect for languid sunny day-dining perusing the maritime…
Drumheller
Bistro it isn't, but Bernie's is a small-town, family run diner that replenishes appetites with hearty gourmet burgers and legendary milkshakes. Among the…
Montréal
Calling this place old school is like calling the Sahara dry. 'Old school' isn't just a descriptor, but the essence of this little Italian espresso bar –…
Montréal
With nearly 20 years under its belt, this gay bar-bistro has earned a spot in Village hearts for its chilled atmosphere, live DJs, patio seating,…
Gaspé Peninsula
This long-standing fish house is located in a former fishers' shack that became a commune in the 1960s, rebuilt – with a wall of windows overlooking…
Montréal
With its deco fixtures, wrought-iron marble-topped tables and lovely terrace, this charming neighborhood cafe has a Parisian vibe, and has long been a…
Lower Mainland
Inauspiciously located next to a car wash a couple of long-jumps from Bridgeport station, this unadorned hole-in-the-wall serves sushi but it's really all…
Eastern Ontario
This community market is a great place to grab a coffee and stop at the C'est Chaud wood-fired pizza stand. It's mostly geared toward tasting and buying…
Lake Louise
This hostel-administered resto-pub draws a casual, budget-minded crowd for its reasonably priced food and good draft beer. Fill up on homemade granola or…
Vancouver
The tiny West End satellite of a popular Chinatown southern fried chicken joint, expect a finger-licking array of tender, deliciously coated pieces (from…
British Columbia
You don't have to be a guest of the Mayne Island Resort to dine at its restaurant, and you'll find a menu combining pubby classics like fish and chips…
Victoria
A delightful cream-walled tearoom combining traditional tea service (including a very reasonable $14 cream tea) with beautifully presented vegetarian…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
The Korean-Canadian couple behind these restaurants has remixed the Korean bibimbap into deliciously satisfying meatless and wheatless superfood bowls,…
Northern Ontario
With its red-and-black checkered tablecloths and chintzy chandeliers, Terry's is the top choice in Cochrane for a steak. The likes of rib eye and filet…
Ottawa
The downtown location of this breakfast (and more) franchise is so handy and the menu so egg-citing that we couldn't resist sharing. It's cheap, cheery…
Vancouver Island
Part of the sprawling Telegraph Cove Resort, Killer Whale Cafe is the cove's best eatery – the salmon, mussel and prawn linguine is recommended. Aim for a…
St John's
Of all the unexpected discoveries one may make in a St John's strip mall, a full Filipino menu of pancit (noodles), adobo (vinegar-marinated pork or…
Québec City
We didn't detect any of the eponymous wacky weed in the oysters or the pappardelle with wild mushrooms we enjoyed at this fun little bistro with the…
Prince Edward Island
Dine on oysters straight from Malpeque Bay, or lobster, mussels and seafood you've never even heard of, like quahogs from Carr's own saltwater tanks (the…
Gaspé Peninsula
This bakery sells excellent breads, croissants and other pastries on the 1st floor. Upstairs, La Mie en Haut is a tiny cafe with a bay-view terrace,…
Fairview & South Granville
A beloved and well-hidden neighborhood corner cafe tucked among handsome wooden heritage homes. Snag a sunny-day street-side seat here and sip on…
Eastern Townships
Locals flock to this cute, cheery cafe in the heart of Sutton for morning coffee, croissants, smoothies, omelets and homemade muesli, but it's just as…
Québec City
This popular and inviting bistro has outdoor seating, a casual atmosphere and good-value lunch menus ($18 to $23) posted daily on the chalkboard. The…
New Brunswick
If you're vegan, this place will get your stomach giddy. Burritos with cashew cheese, pulled pork that's actually jackfruit, and hot and cold bowls of…
