Vancouver
The fine-dining anchor of the top-end Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a see-and-be-seen spot for swank dates and business meetings. Created by and named after…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Nanaimo
In the competition to offer the world’s most calorie-dense and (arguably) unhealthy food item, Pirate Chips has made serious inroads with its deep-fried…
Fairview & South Granville
Vancouver's oldest Creole and Cajun restaurant feels like a laid-back New Orleans bar and serves up spice-tastic dishes such as voodoo ribs and a…
Montréal
The complex flavors of Syrian-Armenian cuisine draw diners from all over Montréal. A big menu includes hummus, salads and muhammara (spread made of…
Québec City
Tucked in among the antique shops and galleries is this convivial old-school 'diner.' Locals and tourists alike crowd in for hearty breakfasts, steaming…
North Shore
The patio is popular on balmy evenings but the loungey, intimate interior of this seafood-forward restaurant is an easy place to get comfortable the rest…
Toronto
More than just a food court, the Urban Eatery, in the basement of the gargantuan Eaton Centre, has more than 45 outlets, from fast food to seated dining…
Old Montréal
In a smartly renovated 1850s stone building, this pizzeria delivers reliably tasty pies from its wood-fired oven, including pizzas topped with all manner…
British Columbia
Indian restaurants tend to thin out as you head north out of Vancouver with a few stray exceptions. Saffron, located in a utilitarian strip mall in…
Montréal
When the urge to devour something chocolaty arrives, make straight for Juliette et Chocolat, a bustling little cafe where chocolate is served in every…
British Columbia
At 2350m (7700ft) above sea level, the top (literally) bistro at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort proudly champions itself as Canada’s highest restaurant…
Whistler
Whistler's best burgers are served up at this unassuming storefront, which opens onto a surprisingly large seating area and a hidden tree-framed patio out…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Dark and atmospheric, replete with stained-glass lanterns, candles and fringed cushions, the Sultan's Tent serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Try the…
Fairview & South Granville
An intimate, candlelit restaurant with warmly welcoming staff, expect a small but well-curated menu of Italian classics elevated by modern flourishes and…
Vancouver
The eighth incarnation (hence the name) of this Mexican fusion Vancouver mini-chain has a polished, industrial-chic feel that echoes Mount Pleasant's…
Vancouver
On those bleary-eyed mornings when only heaping comfort grub hits the spot, head to this popular retro-look diner that serves good-value breakfasts, from…
Vancouver
It can be hard to find seats at this trendy little cafe so consider arriving off-peak if you fancy diving into gourmet sandwiches such as pork Cubano or…
Vancouver
A cavernous, French-flavored cafe serving baked-on-site crusty bread and sweet and savoury treats and pastries. Drop by for crepes, baguette sandwiches or…
Victoria
A beloved local fave with a monochrome-painted exterior (and riotously colorful tablecloths inside), this is the best place in town for vegetarians and…
Vancouver
Organic and vegan are the watchwords at this grocery store cafe combo where you'll feel healthier just by walking through the door. Located in a little …
Québec City
For a break from fine dining, head to this Québec City fast-food institution with 24 restaurants across town. On weekends, local revelers flock here late…
Montréal
Montréal’s chocolate lovers unite at this sweet two-level cafe on Laurier. The menu is built around chocolate, from decadent piping-hot crepes to milk…
Toronto Islands
Near the Ward's Island ferry dock, this locals' fave has a limited menu spanning lots of flavors. Expect burgers and quesadillas alongside chickpea curry…
Québec City
For omelets, croissants and bowls of café au lait, this cafe makes a cheerful breakfast stop, especially in summer when the back patio is open. The menu…
Gaspé Peninsula
In a quiet and retreat-like house in idyllic Barachois, about a 20-minute drive north of town, you can get good food all day and decent coffee. There's…
New Brunswick
Feeling unsteady? Don't be too quick to blame the beer. The Old Boot was a former 22ft racing ship and the owner reconstituted half of it to form the bar…
Montréal
For a quick bite when you're strolling St-Laurent, stop in this attractive, breadbox-sized eatery for delicious tacos (fish, pork, chicken or roasted…
Montréal
Jolly owner José often mans the small kitchen of this tiny, colorful cafe set in a mural-covered building. Besides serving some of the hood’s best and…
Vancouver
Dedicated to Indian street food, this bright-painted West End hole-in-the-wall specializes in bulging naan bread wraps (lamb tikka recommended) but also…
Jasper Town & Around
North of downtown, the Jasper Inn & Suites hotel restaurant wins regular plaudits as one of Jasper's best dinner spots That said, it'll take a long hike…
Vancouver
Like a static food truck on steroids, this quirky, bright-painted freight container serves elevated burgers and hot sandwiches (crispy chicken with fries…
Gastown & Chinatown
A bright and airy bi-level coffeeshop with a better food menu than most Vancouver java joints, drop by for lattes and treats here or stick around for…
Québec City
Since 1979, the ever-popular 'Crazy Pig' has been serving straightforward French standbys, from café au lait en bol (in a bowl) to croque monsieur,…
Montréal
The scent of charcoal-grilled meats and seafood lingers in the air at this welcoming, family-friendly Portuguese restaurant. The menu features…
Vancouver Island
A no-fuss snack shack where hot dogs and shrimp tacos make perfect bedfellows. The messier dogs (pulled pork, mac 'n' cheese, pizza) might require a knife…
Vancouver
This bright-yellow waterfront landmark has one of Vancouver's best sunset patios from which to enjoy (slightly pricey) pub-style dishes such as fish and…
Vancouver
A long, brick-lined room with a chatty vibe and a menu packed with Japanese comfort dishes, there's much more than gyoza on the table here. Start with an…
Montréal
Romados has many admirers for its delicious grilled chicken. Order it with fries and a few pasteis de nata (custard tarts; $2). It's an informal place,…
Montréal
This hot little Italian number is on the speed dial of many Montréal foodies. The menu, put together daily from market-fresh ingredients and written on a…
Lower Mainland
Veggie’s Bobs recently went 100% vegan without having to change the fundamentals of its American heartland meets Mexican menu. Unlikely new favorites…
