Georgian Bay
Come say hello to Ken as he fries your lightly battered fresh lake pickerel to perfection. He got a part-time job here at 14 when it was a pool hall,…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Montréal
Originating in Taipei’s Shilin Night Market, this fried-chicken joint is located in downtown Montréal's growing Asian-food epicenter. From giant chicken…
Halifax
As the name suggests, this upscale place focuses on the fruits of the fisher's art: oysters, lobsters, halibut, Arctic char, swordfish and plenty more,…
Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers
Prince Edward Island
This huge place has lines out the door during the dinner rush in July and August. Come hungry, as there are copious servings of chowder, all-you-can-eat…
Southwestern Ontario
With an emphasis on fresh seasonal local produce, this French country kitchen has a wonderfully simple lunch menu and is popular for its Wednesday and…
Northern Ontario
The restaurant at Voyageurs' Lodge serves Lake Superior trout or whitefish with chips, mammoth homemade burgers and the best tastin' gravy for miles. The…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A Queen St institution, the Queen Mother is beloved for its cozy, dark wooden booths and excellent pan-Asian menu. Canadian comfort food is also on offer …
Winnipeg
The setting at this small-plate bistro is minimalist and the focus is squarely on the food. Bring company (or a date) and share fluffy bao buns stuffed…
Cape Breton Island
Pit stops are few and far between on the Cabot Trail, which makes this waterfront diner a boon if you've run out of picnic snacks. The food's mostly good;…
Southwestern Ontario
Forget the local greasy spoons and say hi to chatty Armen as he prepares a tasty sandwich from the ever-changing menu. A rotating summer menu highlights…
Vancouver Island
Fortify yourself with an 'eggamajig' (a tangy egg-filled English muffin) before hitting the Galloping Goose Trail – it’ll carry you an extra few miles…
Vancouver Island
Granted, it’s not a bistro in the European sense, but that doesn’t stop Archipelagos being a welcome new addition to Port McNeill's limited dining scene…
Edmonton
Noorish takes healthy eating to a whole new level, with plush pink-and-green sofas and an ever-changing menu. Walnut 'meat' and coconut bacon might sound…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
This is Mexican street-food heaven, from the industrial-chic atmosphere to the standout Baja fish tacos. Complete with a fully stocked apothecary cabinet…
Toronto
Great for weekday lunches, weekend brunches and dinner any time, Sambucas' Italian menu has some North American twists. Pastas are hearty, risottos creamy…
New Brunswick
It's a difficult choice whether to eat inside the nautically themed dining room with big windows and regular live music, or outside on the killer patio…
Saguenay-Lac St Jean
This traditional roadside diner in a little house on the highway serves local Québec classics, from breakfasts of eggs, meat and beans, to smoked meat,…
Saskatoon
Menus change regularly at this classy yet casual affair on Broadway that is proud of its commitment to using local, organic ingredients in its creative…
Vancouver Island
A steamy-windowed fish-and-chips shop, this restaurant a short walk from Discover Pier is often busy, so consider an off-peak visit. Alongside the usual…
Cape Breton Island
This big pub-diner is buzzing on the weekend: locals come for the generous plates of fish, steak and seafood (all served with potato or rice, vegetables…
Annapolis Valley
Who doesn't enjoy a flaky, wafer-thin crepe filled with delicious sweet or savory goodness? Hardly anyone, it seems, judging by this newcomer's rise to…
Vancouver Island
Despite the 1980s decor, this is Port McNeill's best restaurant, serving a comfort-food menu with a strong foundation of excellent BC seafood. The panko…
St John's
A popular choice for locals on their lunch break, this Middle Eastern restaurant provides a welcome respite from fish-and-chips. The kitchen ladles out a…
Banff & Jasper National Parks
Presided over by its delightful Japanese chef-owner, this no-nonsense cafe in the heart of Kananaskis Village serves an eclectic mix of bagels, sandwiches…
Lower Mainland
Richmond's bustling shopping-mall food courts echo the hawker stands found in many Asian cities, and one of the most authentic is this upstairs hidden gem…
Southern Alberta
You can't help but follow your nose to this colorful eatery serving up homemade burritos, tacos and salsa, plus an unusual 'burrito in a bag' (nacho…
Niagara Falls
British expats craving a decent or even fancy cuppa, cucumber sandwiches, steak and kidney or fish-and-chips with mushy peas should head straight to this…
Toronto
This bistro is a pastel dream, with baby-pink walls, teal banquette seating and hints of yellow. The patio is just as elegant, and the food just as divine…
Tofino
Nose through the flora and follow the skull-and-cross-swords motifs toward this favored Tofitian (person from Tofino) pit stop. The smooth coffee comes in…
Cape Breton Island
Finally, it's here: the chance to dress up like it's the 1700s and step inside a boisterous, beer-swilling tavern for a crab and lobster feast while being…
Crêperie Restaurant du Vieux Port
St-Pierre & Miquelon
This crêperie boasts a fantastic location overlooking St-Pierre's old port, and a kitchen to match the view: dine out on crepes stuffed with cod and…
Toronto
Popular with visiting celebrities and a moneyed clientele, Sassafraz epitomizes Yorkville with its elegant yet breezy decor. Jazz combos serenade weekend…
British Columbia
This is a good stop on the long Hwy 20 drive, 145km west of Williams Lake and 305km east of Bella Coola, featuring a sod roof, restaurant and cabin…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
There's usually a line here for some of Toronto's best Thai curry and noodles. Reservations aren't accepted, but it's worth the wait. Once inside, service…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
This humble wholefoods joint specializes in vegetarian meals sans additives and preservatives, including salads, rice bowls, chunky soups and specialty…
Victoria
With its British antecedents and proximity to the sea, Victoria knows how to fry up fine fish-and-chips and this Fisherman's Wharf institution, in…
Nova Scotia
Join a local crowd tucking into no-nonsense Maritime classics such as bar clams and fries and Acadian rappie pie (meat pie topped with grated potato) at…
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
The Beaches
There's no signage at this quirky, fun joint, just a massive Italianate nose on the exterior of an otherwise nondescript 1950s bank building. Locals come…
Vancouver Island
One of Courtenay's favorite dining options has a pleasing modern bistro feel with a global menu that fuses Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean flourishes…
Gaspé Peninsula
Locally sourced, internationally inspired variations on pub grub – including a slate of creative burgers, grilled-cheese sandwiches, and moules frites …
