Prince Rupert
It's hard to miss bright red Dolly's as you wander around Cow Bay. This is seafood country and you can't go wrong with Dolly's legendary chowders, in…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Prince Edward Island
Local sourcing and seasonal ingredients are key to the ethos at this refined restaurant, overseen by chef Steven Wilson. Set in a shingled house stocked…
Ottawa
Sit among the low-lit decor of hummingbirds and hot-air balloons, and drink house beers and other local craft brews from screw-top jars. It's food with…
Okanagan Valley
Amid oodles of competition, this roadside stand on Hwy 97 on the north side of Summerland stands out. The owners have an orchard right behind the market…
Prince Edward Island
Despite the name, there's a lot more on offer at this super-friendly cafe-diner than oysters (although you can certainly sample the holy bivalves if you…
Drumheller
This quiet, darkly lit cafe serves up soups, sandwiches, coffees, teas and desserts that would hold their own in New York City. Flavorful and fresh, mains…
Banff Town
This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of…
British Columbia
In a historic building that has been around since 1897, this place is both lively and friendly. Used as Dixie's Café in the Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah…
Nova Scotia
This is many people's dream come true: a vintage bookstore that doubles as a cafe, serving homemade soups, burgers and all-day breakfasts, not to mention…
Prince Edward Island
There are plenty of places to get a lobster supper these days, but this spot claims to be the original – in any event, it's been serving these shellfish…
Okanagan Valley
Best burger in Canada? It's your fault if it isn't, as you have myriad ways to customize at this downtown restaurant. Seven kinds of buns, 10 kinds of…
Nova Scotia
This little restaurant takes a surprisingly pan-global trip on its menu, which includes everything from Jamaican jerk chicken to dhaba curry, Lebanese…
Halifax
It's aptly named: there's definitely a New York flavor to this neighborhood eatery, with its worn wood, tobacco-yellow walls and chalkboard menus. The…
Winnipeg
The hand-cut meat sandwiches at this brisk, casual spot verge on the sublime. There are only five to choose from: brisket, smoked chicken, BLT, braised…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Head out of your way for this classic cash-only seafood spot, serving crisp cod, fish cakes with rhubarb relish, and fresh lobster. If it's a nice day,…
British Columbia
On a small river island in the middle of Kicking Horse River in the center of Golden, this place features a flower-embellished riverside patio and…
Ottawa
With a hip industrial aesthetic underscored by Day of the Dead references, El Camino is either praised as Ottawa's taco joint of the hour or derided as…
Water Prince Corner Shop & Lobster Pound
Charlottetown
When locals want seafood they head to this inconspicuous, sea-blue eatery near the wharf. It is deservedly famous for its scallop burgers, but it's also…
New Brunswick
With a patio looking out over the marina and a chef who winters as a fisher, this new-on-the-scene restaurant serves top-quality grub. Local seafood, PEI…
Bruce Peninsula
Set in an auto repair shop turned retro dining room, Casero offers up classic Mexican eats with a modern twist: smoked brisket tacos, crispy shrimp tortas…
Okanagan Valley
It doesn't get much better than this if you're into smokehouse BBQ. This is slow craft-style cooking using local produce and the Naked Pig's own tasty BBQ…
British Columbia
If some of the clientele are a tad wiffy, it's because this is the spot that outdoors types head straight to when dropping back into civilization. The…
Îles de la Madeleine
Owners Isabelle and François host a nightly souper-spectacle (dinner concert) at their much-loved restaurant in La Grave, featuring musicians from the…
Nova Scotia
This smart, contemporary bistro is a sign of the town's changing times: stripped back in style, with exciting dishes such as halibut with charred-cucumber…
Vancouver Island
Ukee has about three places to refuel your car and at least another three to refuel your brain and legs while sating your sugar addiction, including the…
Toronto
An industrial-chic cafe/bar/coffee haven, Boxcar Social has enviable views of Lake Ontario. The menu matches the vibe, with fresh takes on salads and…
Southern Alberta
Housed in a tiny red barn, the legendary Chuck Wagon Cafe feels much like the homestead kitchen it is – it draws hungry diners from miles around. The…
Kelowna
While the beer tasting room is open from midday to 6pm daily, dining kicks in from 4pm at this welcoming spot in a historic building. There's a good line…
Southwestern Ontario
Stop at this tiny house turned bakery/deli/pizzeria for hearty wraps and salads, pizza and all manner of baked goods (cinnamon buns, anyone?). Coffee…
Northwest Territories
Andre is a classically trained chef who learned his craft in Paris. Expect fine dining in an intimate setting; the menu changes weekly (see the updated…
British Columbia
One for the hard-core carnivores among us, Hop 'N' Hog specializes in smoked meats and sausages and has 10 rotating taps of BC craft beer. The smoked beef…
Winnipeg
A historic 1920s mansion provides a refined setting for some of Winnipeg's best steak, smoky and seared in all the right places – perfect for wooing your…
British Columbia
Sitting on the patio here beneath little lights twinkling in the huge maple above you is a Nelson highlight; in winter, candles inside provide the same…
Ottawa
Book in advance for one of the hottest tables in the capital, if not the whole country. Beckta offers an upmarket dining experience with an original spin…
Welch's Chocolates, Ice Cream & Desserts
Southern Alberta
In a ranch-style house at the end of Windflower Ave, this family-run Waterton institution is filled with a Willy Wonka's worth of homemade chocolates,…
British Columbia
This slick microbrewery has a rotating lineup of its own beers (its excellent IPA is always on tap) plus other top BC brews. The food is equally good and…
Regina
Views over Wascana Lake are one of Regina's upscale pleasures. The menu here changes seasonally and is a classic example of farm-to-table creativity…
Dawson City
Groovy in the best sense of the word, Alchemy combines fantastic vegetarian food with a life-affirming green ethos. The coffees are way cool (in a hot…
Whitehorse
The smell of smoked meat wafts out to the street; inside there's a huge selection of prepared items and custom-made sandwiches. Offers great picnic fare,…
Nova Scotia
The Bratislavan-born chef has made this little restaurant into a real destination address: people drive to Mahone Bay just to eat here. The food is really…
