Must-see restaurants in Canada

  • Jojo's Café

    Okanagan Valley

    Definitely the most happening spot in the morning in Osoyoos. Battle the locals for an inside table or grab a seat out on the sidewalk after ordering a…

  • Sushi Lab

    Labrador

    The dining experience here is nouveau-Labrador all the way. Order from a selection of dozens of sushi rolls, then expect a bit of a long wait, although…

  • Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca

    Salt Spring Island

    Small grab-a table (there are only four of ‘em) cafe-restaurant that knocks out fast but fresh Italian pasta (made on the premises) and thin-crust pizzas…

  • Chilli Chutney

    Manitoba

    Toward the west end of Brandon, this unpretentious restaurant makes up in authentic East Indian flavours what it lacks in atmosphere. The Goan prawn curry…

  • Les Complices

    Québec

    The kitchen at Les Complices demonstrates lots of dedication and love for the fish, produce and livestock of the South Shore and the Gaspé Peninsula…

  • Mountain View Bakery & Deli

    Vancouver Island

    If you’re making a transportation connection in Port Alberni, pray you have time to dash across the road to this traditional bakery with a huge selection…

  • Cafe Luna

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Luna feels like it was perfectly executed by a software program made to create the ultimate cute cafe. There's funky art, strong coffee, delicious panini,…

  • Atomica

    Kingston

    This bustling downtown pizzeria and wine bar does all the classic pizzas with panache, as well as pastas, salads, daily specials, weekend brunches and a…

  • Phayathai

    Montréal

    Just off the beaten track, this elegant little restaurant serves some of the best Thai cuisine in town. Fresh-tasting curries, crispy boneless duck and…

  • Holy Spice

    Northern Manitoba

    Around the side from the Shell gas station, this is a casual stop for Canadian breakfasts and authentic Indian food, including flavorful biryanis and a…

  • Annie's Harbour Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Annie's is a solid choice if you want to eat all of the denizens of the ocean you've been admiring from Twillingate's shores (speaking of which, this spot…

  • La Terrasse à Steve

    New Brunswick

    At the Miscou Quai, have your lobster, cod, oysters or scallops oven baked, stuffed or steamed. Dine in the rustic, graffiti-filled inside or dig your…

  • Princess Cafe

    Southwestern Ontario

    This modern, minimalist cafe next to the cinema serves up coffee, toasted panini and other snacky delights. If you're a night owl, stop in for 'Cheeses…

  • Nancy O's

    Northern BC

    Locally sourced ingredients are combined to create fabulous food at Nancy O's: burgers, veggie specials, a great avocado salad and a truly amazing steak…

  • Westside Fish & Chips

    Muskoka Lakes

    A family-run cafe serving home-style breakfast, burgers and sandwiches and a full lineup of light and crispy fish-and-chips. Take a seat in the dainty…

  • Nectar

    New Brunswick

    Perched over the Bathurst Harbour, Nectar serves excellent coffee in its downstairs cafe and classier lunches and dinners upstairs. The ambitious menu…

  • Shediac Lobster Shop

    New Brunswick

    Just before the bridge at the northern end of town, get your lobster wholesale, ready to eat, with crackers and all. There are also scallops and clams…

  • Bruncheria Cafe

    Lower Mainland

    Offering healthy artisan breakfasts in a comfy interior encased in one of New West’s older heritage buildings. The cafe is a spirited new venture and…

  • Le Tire-Bouchon

    Eastern Townships

    In Dunham, a 30-minute drive from Sutton, Vignoble l’Orpailleur's on-site restaurant, Le Tire-Bouchon, serves delicious high-end bistro fare, with seating…

  • The Church Key

    Southwestern Ontario

    An upscale pub with a casual atmosphere, dishes are heavy on meat – lamb, venison, duck, even game – beautifully prepared and presented. The sunny patio,…

  • The Works

    Ottawa

    In a little over a decade this clever burger joint has flourished into a successful franchise with restaurants across southern Ontario. Build on your…

  • Burnt Toast

    Whitehorse

    The food is far better than the coy name suggests! Brunch is excellent at this inviting bistro (try the French toast) and lunch specials abound. Food is…

  • Sugar Moon Farm

    Nova Scotia

    The food – simple, delicious pancakes and locally made sausages served with maple syrup – is the highlight of this working maple farm and woodlot. To…

  • Marché des Saveurs Gaspésiennes

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This small gourmet market makes sandwiches, from duck rillettes with pickles, to smoked salmon or smoked meat, and sells pastries, cheeses, jams and other…

  • Square Boy

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    A throwback to the '70s, with orange-pleather booths and brown-tile walls to match, Square Boy serves up hearty plates of souvlaki, barbecue chicken and…

  • Wasana

    Southern Alberta

    In the unvisited and oft-overlooked town of Brooks, this no-frills Asian spot has Laotian, Thai and Chinese dishes that are decently done, considering…

  • Bite

    Calgary

    Bite is a great stop for just about any kind of hunger, since it's part deli, part restaurant, part cafe, part grocery store. You can literally find just…

  • Restaurant La Maison Mathilde

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This cozy, down-to-earth spot in a cute cottage serves up pretty stellar local seafood. This being the Gaspé, expect lots of flounder, cod and lobster,…

  • Sonora Room

    Okanagan Valley

    Fresh fare with light Italian and French touches is the hallmark at this very attractive Tuscan-style restaurant in one of the valley's warmest corners…

  • Higher Ground

    Calgary

    Giving Calgary's indie coffee-bar scene the shot of home-roasted caffeine it needs, Higher Ground is a delicious mix of art gallery, gossip shop, public…

  • Rooster Coffee House

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    Set in a one-time general store, Rooster is a shabby-chic coffee shop known for its organic salads, sandwiches and great coffee. Street-side tables have…

  • Sturdies Bay Bakery

    British Columbia

    For your first taste of Galiano (both literally and figuratively), take the first left off the ferry and hit this cafe-bakery for meat pies, apple…

  • Café Chez-Nous

    Charlevoix

    This sunny little diner is stuffed with cutesy art and knickknacks, and serves up a menu that blends California, Italy and Québec. This is a good thing!…

  • Claddagh Oyster House

    Charlottetown

    As you might guess from the name, oysters are the keynote dish at this Irish-tinged seafood bar, but you'll find lobster, shrimps, mussels and crab legs…

  • Old Settler Pub

    Harrison Hot Springs

    This cozy log-cabin-like place a few blocks back from the waterfront is where the locals head to eat and drink in Harrison Hot Springs. It's simple pub…

  • Bight

    Northern Ontario

    At this understated marina restaurant, chef Allan Rebelo has created a contemporary menu including charcuterie boards, pizza, fish tacos, and shrimp and…

  • Nuances de Grains

    Saguenay-Lac St Jean

    This bakery in an old stone house next to an old stone church sells excellent croissants, danish, cookies, breads, coffee and tea. Although most of the…

  • Solo Italia

    Saskatchewan

    Specializing in pizza, pasta and espresso, Solo Italia is run by an Italian family passionate about 'la cucina italiana' (Italian cuisine). This is a…

  • Mel's

    New Brunswick

    Operating in the center of town since 1919, this 1950s-style diner makes a mean milkshake (including the boozy variety). Sit at your Formica table, take…

  • Vera's Kitchen & Bar

    New Brunswick

    With a balcony next to the water at Richie Wharf, Vera's offers up shareable plates of lobster crostini, pork sliders, stuffed mushrooms and the like,…

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