1031 Best Restaurants in Canada

This family-run restaurant, in existence for three generations, offers more than 60 dishes on rotation on any given day, making this the place for dim sum feasts. Waiters clatter up and down the aisles pushing a parade of trolleys bearing such treats as firm dumplings stuffed with pork and stir-fried squid and shrimp. The best way to order? Halt a cart as it's going by and point to the dim sum dish you desire. You can order from a menu, too, but that's not nearly as much fun.

This unassuming but contemporary hot spot serves some of the best Vietnamese fare in the city. "Simple yet edgy" are the operative words to describe the menu here. Steamed buns blackened with squid ink; edamames in lime, coriander and sesame; Asian ceviche with sweet potato puree; and chai creme brûlée, to name a few. There is a pleasant terrace on the street and, downstairs, the hidden Nhâu Bar, with its dozens of hanging white and red lanterns, has a sophisticated cocktail menu.

Housed inside a welcoming space with alcove windows and stone walls, this airy, colorful restaurant serves traditional upscale Portuguese cuisine with plenty of seafood dishes. Share a few tapas plates, like the grilled sardines fillets, grilled asparagus or baby potatoes with herbs before delving into the main course. Leave room for natas, the legendary Portuguese tarts filled with a vanilla-scented custard.

A view of the Mingan Archipelago and big portions make this restaurant a favorite—lines can be long—and outdoor seating is a bonus on a fine day. The seafood-centric dinner menu features giant, colorful seafood platters focused on lobster, a seafood pizza, and a lobster club sandwich. Pasta, burgers, and American-style breakfasts are also served.

The premise already has foodies salivating: "anthropomorphic universe" of local and organic cuisine. Chef Stéphane Modat, whose fame on this side of the pond is largely due to his masterful time in the kitchen of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, surrounds himself with precious collaborators (the name of the restaurant, "the clan," is by no means a coincidence) and brings his characterful verve to boreal gastronomy. This is the kind of place where it's best to just trust the process—and savoir-faire—and enjoy every miraculous bite. The menu, whether for lunch, brunch, or dinner, is not posted online and changes daily according to market arrivals (the geographical coordinates of each producer and gardener are listed on the menu), but the mussels, harvested in the remote waters of Côte Nord, are certainly among the best in the world.

Housed inside a stately former bank topped by a clock tower, this well-worth-the-trek restaurant uses the bank's old vault as a walk-in cellar, while the dining room features stone walls and elegant leather chairs. Main dishes are hard to predict because of the product-driven cuisine but regularly feature local and seasonal ingredients such as snow crab, Québec halibut, asparagus, and fiddleheads—but one thing that indeed does not change is the dedication and resourcefulness of the chef. The brunch menu is surprisingly creative and includes housemade beignets, jams, and spreads and a riff on the classic pancakes, with theirs made with apples, homemade yogurt, and maple syrup.

This family-owned restaurant is rooted in French classics but has a taste for pizza and pasta, too. Escargots, steak tartare, veal scallops with mushroom cream sauce, grilled steaks, and various steamed mussel presentations join numerous Italian-style linguine dishes including Alfredo, Bolognese, and carbonara. Go super retro for dessert with flaming crepe suzette.

Every dish served is a work of art at this modern French-fusion establishment that offers a portfolio of lunch and dinner tasting menus for culinary thrill-seekers. The seven-course dinner menu offers luxuries like caviar-topped upgrades, dry-aged bison steak, and a wine pairing with presentations from the head sommelier. While the dishes change quarterly, there is a consistent Haitian influence that shows up where least expected.

A beautiful young crowd, tasty cocktails, and delicious tacos are what this dynamic restaurant and bar is all about. The menu is a mix of some of the best Latin fare in Montréal—with toppings like marinated chilis, homemade jalapeño crema, and cumin-roasted walnuts, or the more carnivore-friendly veal tongue with red peanut salsa—as well as other great "Latin-inspired fare." For something festive, order a Paloma (a savvy mix of tequila, lime, hibiscus syrup, and fresh grapefruit juice).

Step into this Québec City "den" (tanière), nestled within ancestral 500-year-old stone vaults. As the province's only restaurant honored with two prestigious Michelin stars, Tanière³ offers a dazzling gastronomic journey with a blind tasting menu of 15 to 20 courses, meticulously crafted by the inventive Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol. Every detail—from creative presentation to the intimate atmosphere and remarkable quality of service—is carefully orchestrated, ensuring a truly unforgettable meal. Almost all ingredients are locally sourced from small-scale producers, featuring unique Québec treasures like St. Lawrence sturgeon, wild wasabi, fir gum, and apple vermouth. While a superb wine pairing is available, the innovative mocktail pairing proves to be a positively unexpected surprise. For the ultimate immersive dining experience, consider booking the chef's table.

This award-wining restaurant serves authentic prairie cooking from wood-fired ovens. Chef Blair Lebsack’s focus on sourcing fresh local ingredients according to best practices and sustainability means the food served is the best it can be. The attached Butchery provides the restaurant's meats, as well as uncooked versions of their house-butchered meats and other foodstuffs like premade foods and baked goods. The wine selection won a wine excellence award in 2024.

About 3 km (2 miles) south of the village, this restaurant is a perennial favorite as much for its cozy, unpretentious dining room as for its great seafood. Although seafood takes precedence on the menu—try the raw oysters with champagne—Alberta beef and local game will satisfy carnivores. If you want a booth or a coveted table near the fireplace, dine on the early side or make a reservation. Otherwise, be prepared to wait.

Inspired by the natural surroundings of Prince's Island Park, on Bow River, this restaurant has the look of a fishing lodge. The exquisite regional Canadian cuisine includes Northwest Territories caribou, British Columbia oysters and Pacific salmon, Alberta Black Angus beef, and Alberta lamb. The wine list has earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1997. With 24-hours advance notice, the restaurant can prepare you a picnic basket to enjoy in the park.

This cozy Italian restaurant in the heart of Yaletown is a fan favorite, thanks to the homemade pastas and tapas menu. Try the lobster and crab ravioli, the braised veal shank with saffron risotto, or the four-cheese gnocchi. They have plenty of Italian wines and classic cocktails on the menu, too. There are two other locations in Gastown and the West End as well. The West End location also serves brunch.

Experience the future of food service at this all-you-can-eat Japanese joint where most items are brought to your table by real robots with storage compartments for bellies.

Neapolitan-style pizza baked in a stone-fired oven is the specialty of this local pizza place that serves their pizzas with their own secret finishing oil. The menu also features calzones, lasagna, salads, and tiramisu for dessert. You can pair your meal with a selection of local craft beers and ciders, wine, or a cocktail.

This is Golden's main music venue, specializing in upscale pub food like burgers, sandwiches, and bowls and starters like buffalo cauliflower, prawn tostadas, and Korean barbecue steak bites. They have eight rotating beers on tap, all from British Columbia, as well as innovative cocktails.

Every night bakers at this establishment make between 60 and 120 dozen artisan "Mountain Style" (cooked in a steam-injected oven and then baked) bagels in nine different flavors as well as muffins, cinnamon buns, and scones. Flavored cream cheeses, soups, cookies, and squares are also on the menu and everything is served with a nice selection of coffees, teas, and juices. There are two locations in Canmore.

This award-winning family pizza chain began in Canmore and now has locations in Vancouver and Calgary as well. The secret to their success is local organic produce, free-range organic meats, and Ocean Wise seafood on the flatbread pizzas, pastas, and salads. You can watch the pizzas being made in the open kitchen and then baked in an artisan wood-fired pizza oven. There are gluten-wise, vegan, vegetarian, and nut-free options on the menu as well as a nice selection of craft beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy with a meal. There's also a good children's menu.

This faux fishing shack in Yaletown has one of the city's widest selections of oysters (up to 18 varieties), from locally harvested bivalves to selections from Ireland, New Zealand, and beyond—they're all laid out on ice behind the bar. Or try the clams, mussels, and other mollusks from the steamer kettles. If you're fishing for an afternoon snack, come in between 3 and 6 pm when a light menu of raw oysters, steamed clams, garlic prawns, and a few additional seafood nibbles are served. There's a second location in Gastown.

A den of oceanic delicacies, this playful basement raw bar is frequented by solo diners and showbiz types. Among the options are soft-shell steamer clams, a variety of smoked fish, East Coast lobster rolls, plus a rotating list of more than 20 varieties of oysters (including perfect Malpeques from owner Rodney Clark's own oyster beds on Prince Edward Island). A zap of Rodney's in-house line of condiments or a splash of vodka and freshly grated horseradish are eye-openers.  Ask about the daily \"white-plate\" specials.

Housed in one of Chester's oldest buildings, with 200-year-old hand-hewn beams and plenty of original features, this dockside restaurant and pub offers excellent seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes in the most picturesque of locations. With decks right on the harbor, the views here can't be beat. 

Towering gourmet burgers are made exactly to order with a choice of lamb, chicken, salmon, local beef, or a vegetarian patty. Dress it up with one of several cheeses (maybe fresh chevre), various garnishes (how about caramelized onions and smoked bacon?), and a range of sauces (a dab of citrus tarragon mayonnaise?). Burger meals are not mandatory. Steak, grilled salmon, bacon macaroni and cheese, and other appetizers and entrées are also on the menu at this friendly pub.

Besides an excellent selection of beers brewed on the premises, this eatery serves up a seafood-heavy menu that truly hits the spot whether you're going for perfectly battered fish-and-chips, chicken burger, or poutine. The dining room is bright, modern, and airy, and the vibe is fun. There's a small store attached where you can grab cool branded Route 19 merchandise as well as craft beers to go.

As its name implies, this hopping waterfront spot serves the expected fish dishes along with pub grub like burgers, wings, and nachos, all of which can be washed down with ales handcrafted on-site. Seating is inside a converted warehouse supported by 18th-century beams or, in fine weather, at picnic tables on the wraparound deck. Since Rudder's doubles as a microbrewery, you can also buy beer to go. Live entertainment on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening is a good reason to linger, and if you're sailing in, they have their own floating-dock marina.

This saloon-style pub restaurant is themed around the Prohibition era when rumrunners frequented the Crowsnest Pass. The open kitchen prepares Canadian and European-style pub food like burgers, pizza, fish-and-chips, appetizers, and salads. There's a seniors menu and a gluten-free menu. They also serve a wide variety of beverages to accompany a meal and their display of local nostalgia is impressive.

Located where the Annex's western edge blends into Koreatown, this quirky café offers spins on Vietnamese sandwiches and mains, plus coffee and baked treats.

One of the city's fave ramen joints has the distinction of being one of a select few eateries invited to serve their wares at the presitigious ramen museum in Yokohama, Japan. The "pork blaster" ramen with eight slices of chashu is the crowd favorite—but if you're feeling particularly extravagant, there's also a version topped with Angus roast beef.