Banff Town
Spectacular mountain views combine with an innovative, locally sourced menu at Juniper's, a surprisingly good hotel restaurant on Banff's northern…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Ottawa
If the local chefs are purchasing their fish from Whalesbone's wholesale wing (or should we say 'fin'), then there's really no doubt that it's the best…
Vancouver Island
This three-pronged business (craft shop upstairs, bookstore below decks) is Port Hardy's local hub, dispatching the best coffee north of Campbell River…
Montréal
A Montréal legend since 1968, La Banquise is probably the best place in town to sample poutine. More than 30 varieties are available, including a vegan…
Whistler
Pemberton's favorite dining hangout, this rustic, red-walled gem is often animated with chatter of the I-really-love-this-pizza crowd. The elevated…
Victoria
There are several bakeries on this stretch of Fort St, but the Crust jumps out at you first. Maybe it's the deliciousness of the aromas, or the delicate…
Tofino
It’s hard not to love a restaurant whose name is short for 'sophisticated bohemian,' a label that might have been invented with Tofino in mind. Once a…
Vancouver Island
The sole exponent of Ucluelet's food-truck scene is far superior to many bricks-and-mortar seafood restaurants. Specializing in fresh-shucked regional…
Québec City
One of Québec's finest restaurants, this architecturally stunning, silver-service restaurant with celebrated chefs Daniel and Raphaël Vézina at the helm…
Toronto
Pizza Libretto crafts what is arguably the best pizza in town. The secret? A wood-fired oven built by a third-generation pizza-oven builder with stones…
Eastern Ontario
Enjoying a reputation as Picton's best since 2008, Blūmen is the work of Andreas Feller, a Swiss chef inspired by South American cuisine. With a relaxed…
Banff Town
If you're searching for an inexpensive snack or a relatively guilt-free sugary treat, make a beeline for Banff's best bakery, where you'll find cheesecake…
Montréal
On the upper floor of the arts center SAT, Foodlab is a creative culinary space where the small menu changes every two weeks, and ranges around the globe…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Reservations are strongly advised at this busy and uncomplicated restaurant, brainchild of celebrity Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich. Dishes are …
Victoria
On the waterfront boardwalk at the foot of Broughton St, this freight-container takeout shack serves fresh-made, finger-licking sustainable seafood…
East Toronto & Rosedale
Creative farm-to-table comfort food is the game at this homey restaurant, run by two of Toronto's top chefs. (Chef Lynn even stars on the Food Network hit…
Vancouver Island
Hit this historic, antler-studded saloon for a pub-grub dinner while you flick through a copy of glossy local magazine CV Collective. There are a dozen or…
Jasper Town & Around
If you're looking for breakfast, you can't go wrong at Coco's. There's not much room inside, but many are happy to cram in to plan hikes and trade bear…
British Columbia
This casual dining favorite has the town's best patio plus a great menu of tweaked classics and seasonal specials – with a strong focus on BC ingredients…
Québec City
Renowned chef Jean-Luc Boulay's flagship restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu inspired by seasonal Québécois staples such as venison, goose, blood…
Newfoundland & Labrador
With sparkling sea views, this tiny gourmet eatery dishes up innovative three-course dinners sourced as locally as possible. The menu changes daily. Think…
Québec City
Widely hailed as Québec City’s finest bakery, Le Croquembouche draws devoted locals from dawn to dusk. Among its seductive offerings are fluffy-as-a-cloud…
Toronto
Tucked just off Bloor St, Guaca-Moles serves authentic Mexican dishes in a black-painted converted brick house. Choose from classics like elote (Mexican…
New Brunswick
From Campbellton, take the coastal Rte 134 27km east to Dalhousie, following the river and soaking up views of the Québec shoreline. In Dalhousie, make a…
Northern Ontario
What would you expect to find lurking behind the facade of a highway motel 7km south of Wawa? Food from Trinidad, mon! Add some spice to your trip and try…
Charlevoix
Considered by some to be the best restaurant in La Malbaie, this bistro-cum-auberge serves Québécois specialties made from local produce at breakfast and…
Vancouver Island
Showing how far Ucluelet's dining scene has elevated itself in recent years, this lovely candlelit room would easily be at home in Tofino. The ever…
Québec City
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac's signature restaurant is the city's most celebrated; you'll be overwhelmed by the fabulous views, the artwork, the…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
A breathtaking basement-level restaurant with exposed-brick walls and a soaring ceiling, Buca serves artisanal Italian fare such as homemade pasta and…
Gastown & Chinatown
Resembling a handsome wood-floored bistro that's been teleported straight from Montréal, this sparkling, country-chic dining room is a Railtown superstar…
Vancouver Island
Any local will tell you to cancel your other dinner plans and head straight here. You'll find an intimate, candlelit dining room little bigger than a…
Whistler
A gondola-accessed restaurant high up on Blackcomb Mountain where a swish menu is served to diners dressed in ski gear, Christine's is the best place to…
The Laurentians
Escape the mediocre and get a little taste of what culinary artisans can create with seasonal, sustainable local ingredients. A flexible, eager-to-please…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's hottest vegetarian restaurants – hence the sometimes long wait for tables – the Acorn is ideal for those craving something more…
Whistler
As soon as you know you're coming to Whistler, call for a reservation at this hot little Creekside eatery, largely a local residents' domain. Taking a…
Kingston
It's a tad pricey but locals love this little taste of Paris with a hint of Québec in the Anglophone heart of Kingston: consider the gourmet poutine…
Old Montréal
Chef Normand Laprise has earned rave reviews for his innovative recipes based on products sourced from local farms. The bright, wide-open dining room has…
Lake Louise
With a bona fide Swiss chef (Hans Sauter) in the kitchen, this cute-as-a-button 24-seat wood-paneled stübli is the perfect reward after a chilly day on…
Niagara Falls
Fine dining isn't something you find easily at the falls, which makes this fine restaurant at the Sterling Inn & Spa so refreshing. Service, decor,…
Vancouver Island
Great service and pub grub push this regular-looking neighborhood bar to the top of the Port Hardy dine-out tree. Sporty's (as everyone calls it) offers…
