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1. Agrikol
$$ | The Village |Co-owned by Win Butler and wife Régine Chassagne of famed Montréal band Arcade Fire, this popular Haitian rum house with tropical décor is flanked by the most fabulous patio in the city, bar none. Besides the views, the main draw here is the make-your-own Ti' Punch setup—a bottle of rum, ice cubes, sugar cane juice, lime wedges, and other fixings. Combine that DIY drinking experience with sultry jazz tunes and you've got a two-story space that's filled with character and strong tropical vibes. Food-wise, expect creole classics like mais moulu (polenta), conch ceviche, fried plantains, and fried chicken, along with a vegan dish, pumpkin in a coconut sauce with white rice. For after-dinner dancing and more drinking and tropical music, head next door to Ti-Agrikol; "ti" means little in Haitian Creole.
1844 rue Amherst, Montréal, Québec, H2L 3L6, Canada514-903--6575Known For
- Make-your-own Ti' Punch
- Creole classics
- Groovy Haitian atmosphere
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2. Albacore
$$$ | St-Jean-Baptiste |Seafood lovers, rejoice: Québec City now has its very own ocean-based restaurant, and a great one at that. Helmed by a team of seasoned chefs, this gourmet restaurant provides diners with flavorful, flawless, and generously sized dishes of anything from scallops to clams and marlin tatakis, all nicely complemented by delicate side dishes such as lentils, sorbet (yes, ice cream for dinner!), and edible flowers. It is a light-filled, beautifully appointed venue.
819 Côte d'Abraham, Québec City, Québec, G1R 1A4, Canada418-914–6441Known For
- Mandatory reservations
- Imaginative seafood
- Beautiful décor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
3. Ask For Luigi
$$$ | |Neighborhood residents queue before opening to secure one of the 30 seats in this cozy Italian bistro serving up house-made pasta and Prosecco on tap. Antipasti like burrata, fried cauliflower and—of course—meatballs, are served family style, so bring some friends for the best experience. It can take up to two hours to get a table, so plan to head elsewhere for drinks; the friendly staff (none of whom are named "Luigi") will text when your name hits the top of the wait list, or come for lunch if time is of the essence. Regardless of the hour, don't miss the house-bottled Spritz.
305 Alexander St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1C4, Canada604-428–2544Known For
- Family style dining
- Italian antipasti
- House-bottled Spritz
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4. Au Pied de Cochon
$$$$ | The Plateau |Not for the timid, the menu at this famous 20-year-old bistro—one of the late Anthony Bourdain’s favorites—is an ode to gluttony and nose-to-tail cooking. Wild restaurateur and chef Martin Picard serves pickled bison tongue, guinea hen liver mousse, a whole pig's head for two, and pork hocks braised in maple syrup. However, his obsession with foie gras is what truly sets him apart; he lavishes the stuff on hamburgers and, brace yourselves, poutine. Come summer, look for the Au Pied de Cochon food truck. In winter, you can "pig out" on pork and maple syrup creations at one of two Au Pied de Cochon sugar shacks in St-Benoît de Mirabel.
536 av. Duluth Est, Montréal, Québec, H2L 1A9, Canada514-281–1114Known For
- Foie gras poutine
- Au Pied de Cochon food truck
- Local celebrity chef
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch, Reservations essential -
5. Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
$$$ | Downtown |The critically acclaimed Aura offers inspired west coast–Asian fusion cuisine and a drop-dead gorgeous backdrop of the Inner Harbour—arguably the best in town. Think BBQ sambal skate on banana leaf or crispy pork belly with peanut and bacon crumble, and carrot truffle mouse. Dining here is also a grazing adventure of small plates, so hearty appetites may need multiple plates, which can rack up the cost. The wine cellar is full of hard-to-find Vancouver Island wines and Okanagan labels; there's also a good selection of local craft beers and spirits as well as splash cocktails. Did we mention that Aura has the city's best waterfront patio, bar none?
680 Montreal St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1Z8, Canada250-414–6739Known For
- Waterfront patio
- Imaginative fusion cuisine
- Stylish dining room
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6. Battuto
$$$ | St-Roch |Chef Guillaume Saint-Pierre's love for authentic Italian cuisine led him to open this popular 25-seat restaurant, located off the main Saint-Roch thoroughfares, where he can fully concentrate on that passion with gusto and skill. Italian tradition (there's arancini and vitello tonatto) blend with local flair (there's cacio e pepe with Swiss chard, and scallop crudo). The restaurant has been a huge hit, which means you should reserve weeks in advance, especially on weekends.
527 boul. Langelier, Québec City, Québec, G1K 5P7, Canada418-614–4414Known For
- Perfect fresh pasta
- A blend of local flair and Italian know-how
- Tiramisu for two
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch -
7. Bearfoot Bistro
$$$$ | |As one of Whistler's top destination restaurants, this elegant bistro never fails to impress. The modern Canadian-inspired cuisine means that the menu choices, which change daily depending on the availability of local products, may include anything from a rack of wild caribou with sweet corn to pepper-crusted elk carpaccio to steamed Dungeness crab with garlic herbed butter. If everything looks too delicious to decide, let chef Melissa Craig customize a five-course tasting menu or you can simply go for the three-course menu. Allow the sommelier to do the wine pairings for a really masterful meal.
4121 Village Green, British Columbia, V0N 1B4, Canada604-932–3433Known For
- 20,000-bottle wine cellar
- Attached to Ketel One Ice Room, the coldest vodka tasting room in the world
- Romantic, intimate vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch -
8. Beckta Dining and Wine
$$$$ | |With its ever-changing menu and nearly flawless execution, this contemporary Canadian restaurant consistently ranks among Ottawa's top dining spots. It's little wonder it draws everyone from the Rolling Stones to Diana Krall. Begin with sweet-butter poached shrimp on corn cake or tender foie gras topped with black plum caviar and served on cornmeal pancakes. Entrées might include succulent chicken breast on corn risotto, grilled lamb with roasted organic carrots and turnips, and seared scallops with summer succotash, tomato confit, and Serrano ham. Despite its lofty reputation, Beckta has formal but friendly service.
150 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1L4, Canada613-238--7063Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
9. Bijou
$$$ | |A husband-and-wife team, both Stratford Chefs School grads, operates this small culinary gem. The chalkboard menu changes daily, and nearly everything on it is locally sourced. Two- or three-course prix-fixe dinners have French, Italian, and Asian influences. The other dining options are shared tapas-style "food flights" with a choice of four to six dishes to share among couples; roast Muscovy duck with mushrooms, beluga lentils, and carrot puree may be an option for your main course. The global dim sum Sunday brunch, with Asian small plate delicacies such as Korean braised beef cheek buns and spicy Chinese omelets, is a must-try.
74 Wellington St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2, Canada519-273–5000Known For
- Desserts like ricotta cheesecake with sea buckthorn sauce and orange sorbet
- Farm-to-table cooking at its finest
- Caters to dietary restrictions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential -
10. Billy's Seafood Company
$$$$ | Downtown |It's a restaurant, it's an oyster bar, and it's a fish market, where the fresh fish selection is impressive and everything is cooked to perfection, making for delicious meals (there are choices for nonfish fans, too). You can also enjoy divine desserts for the finale. Billy's sophisticated vibe is enhanced by soft, jazzy background music.
51 Charlotte St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H8, Canada506-672–3474Known For
- The on-site fish market will ship anywhere
- Huge, succulent lobsters
- Impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
11. Bishop's
$$$$ | Kitsilano |Before "local" and "seasonal" were all the rage, this highly regarded restaurant was serving West Coast cuisine with an emphasis on organic regional produce. Menu highlights include starters like tuna tartare with pickled garlic scapes and arugula seed pods, while Haida Gwaii halibut with broccoli puree, roasted cauliflower, and crispy potato, and heritage pork with clams are among the tasty main dishes. All are expertly presented and impeccably served with suggestions from Bishop's extensive local wine list. The split-level room displays elaborate flower arrangements and selections from owner John Bishop's art collection.
2183 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6K 1N7, Canada604-738–2025Known For
- Impeccable service
- Extensive local wine list
- West Coast cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted -
12. Bistro 22
$$$ | |Rich farmland fringes Truro, and the menu makes the most of the fabulous produce grown around here. The 32-seat eatery has an upscale-casual feel and a small but mighty menu. Salads, sandwiches, and whole-grain pizzas dominate at lunch, while dinner includes meatier options such pork tenderloin, herbed chicken, and lobster fettucini. Desserts, always made in-house, come generously portioned.
16 Inglis Pl., Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 4B4, Canada902-843–4123Known For
- Bistro classics on the menu
- Extensive choice of Nova Scotia wines
- Intimate, welcoming atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Tues. and Wed. -
13. Black+Blue
$$$$ | |Looking for a great steak? This two-level steak house has its own meat locker for dry aging, and the house specialty is certified Kobe ribeye and striploin. Several dishes include showy, table-side service. Vegetarians and pescatarians will also find plenty of options. If you can, head to the rooftop patio, a garden-inspired space filled with pergolas adorned with lights and flowers for a very romantic, happening space. Happy hour runs every day, all afternoon, so it's the perfect place to stop into after a shopping spree along Alberni and Robson Streets.
1032 Alberni St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 1A3, Canada604-637--0777Known For
- Great steaks
- Attentive service
- Happening vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekends -
14. Bonavista Social Club
$ | |The name implies more than just a restaurant and it is: a view, a respite, a community. From a table inside, you can watch pizzas cook in a wood-fired oven while sitting on handcrafted wooden furniture. On the deck, the views of the sea and gardens and farms surrounding the restaurant are unimpeded. This has fast become a locals' and travelers' favorite, and you are likely to bump into a friend here, even on your first visit. Located in Upper Amherst Cove just off Route 235, it is a short drive out from Bonavista.
7 Longshore Rd., Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0C 2A0, Canada709-704–6822Known For
- Gorgeous views
- Welcoming crowds
- Classic wood-fired pizza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–May -
15. Boom + Batten
$$$ | Vic West |Located along the Songhees Westsong Walkway, adjacent to the new Victoria International Marina, the views match the food at this waterfront restaurant. Its bakery-café offers sweet and savory treats for walkers and coffee aficionados, and the restaurant menu is a combination of charcuterie boards and terrines for sharing, wood-fired-oven pizzas, raw options like scallop with pickled beet citrus vinaigrette, marinated octopus and ceviches, as well as pastas and imaginative takes on classics such as duck Bolognese. The entire space is bold and modern with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Inner Harbour from an outer harbor vantage—provided there isn't a multimillion-dollar yacht in the sightline. Late night munchies? This is the spot. Picnicking? Then order a Boom Box (for delivery or pick up) filled with culinary delights.
2 Paul Kane Pl., Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 7J8, Canada250-940–5850Known For
- Views of Inner Harbour
- Sharing plates
- Hip and happening place
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16. Brasserie Harricana
$$ | Little Italy |Instagram-famous for its dusty pink chairs and pleasing, contemporary space, this seriously cool brasserie is home to 41 home-brews—sold by the bottle at the boutique upstairs—and a solid menu that includes monkfish burgers, beer-can roast chicken, and a hearty rib eye. In 2021, a new, larger brewhouse was opened. Waiters are masters at their craft; don’t hesitate to ask for beer pairings with your meal.
95 rue Jean-Talon Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2R 2W8, Canada514-303–3039Known For
- Beer pairings
- Architectural space
- Beer-can roast chicken
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sat. -
17. Brasserie L'École
$$$$ | Downtown |French country cooking shines at this informal Chinatown bistro, and the historic room—once a schoolhouse for the Chinese community—evokes a timeless brasserie, from the patina-rich fir floors to the chalkboards above the slate bar listing the day's oyster, mussel, and steak options. Owner Sean Brennan, one of the city's better-known chefs, works with local farmers and fishermen to source the best seasonal, local, and organic ingredients. The menu changes daily but lists such contemporary spins on classic bistro fare as duck confit with house-made sausage, beef bourguignon, or spring salmon with beets, shallots, and pommes rissolées. Be prepared for lines as this petite spot does not take reservations—but it's worth the wait.
1715 Government St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1Z4, Canada250-475–6260Known For
- Seasonal menus
- French-country fare
- French wine and Belgian beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations not accepted -
18. Café Brio
$$$$ | Downtown |This intimate yet bustling Italian villa–style room has long been a Victoria favorite, mainly because of its Mediterranean-influenced atmosphere and cuisine, which is prepared primarily with locally raised ingredients. The menu changes almost daily, but you might find local halibut paired with an anchovy bacon vinaigrette, or even an apricot dessert soup. Most dishes come in full or half sizes, which are ideal for smaller appetites or for those who want to sample the menu more widely. Virtually everything, including the bread, most pastas, charcuterie, and desserts, is made in-house. The 400-label wine list has a top selection of BC choices.
944 Fort St., Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 3K2, Canada250-383–0009Known For
- House-made charcuterie
- 400-label wine list
- Seasonal dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun.–Tues. and two weeks in Jan. -
19. Calabash Bistro
$$ | |Located on the border of Chinatown and Gastown, Calabash Bistro is a laid-back Caribbean eatery known for their flavorful food, rum-forward drinks, and late-night weekend music. Appetizers include guacamole made with plantain chips, fried coconut dumplings, and jerk-marinated wings. Entrees include a variety of curries and rotis (chicken, fish, etc.) alongside slow-braised oxtail and jerk fried chicken.
428 Carrall St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2J7, Canada604-568--5882Known For
- DJs every Friday and Saturday night
- Rum flights
- Some of the best Caribbean food in the city
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. -
20. Casa Mia Ristorante
$$$$ | |The best ingredients prepared simply and served in generous portions are what make this off-the-beaten-path restaurant such a find. A free shuttle service from Niagara Falls hotels whisks guests to this labor of love, owned and operated by the Mollica family. Modern Amalfi Coast–inspired decor brings a seaside terrace indoors, and it feels miles, not 10 minutes, away from the city's tourist attractions.
3518 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 2K4, Canada905-356–5410Known For
- Extreme popularity with local diners
- Wine cellar with more than 300 options
- Relaxed dining experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
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