4 Best Restaurants in Canada

Chinched Bistro

$$ Fodor's choice

This culinary diamond shines with innovative yet hearty food, whether you're dining in the sit-down restaurant or grabbing something from the take-out deli. With so much perfect meat, seafood, and vegetables tucked into one tiny building, this is more than just a hidden gem. If the pork theme seems heavy, be assured the handling of flavors is light and responsive. With a small enough group, you can sit at the bar downstairs and enjoy delicious tapas.

5 Bates Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 4B5, Canada
709-722–3100
Known For
  • handcrafted charcuterie
  • house-infused spirits and cocktails
  • pig-ear fries
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential

Kootenay Park Lodge General Store

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The lodge's general store sells fresh coffee, deli sandwiches (on house-made focaccia bread), baked goods and other snacks, as well as park maps, and unique souvenirs during the summer season (from mid-May to mid-September).

Vermilion Crossing, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada
250-434--9648
Known For
  • park maps and information
  • house-baked goods
  • only store in the park
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.--Mid-May. No dinner

Miner's Mercantile and Bakery

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At the edge of Castle Provincial Park, this place has a funky deli and bakery with hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and an impressive coffee and tea menu. The store also sells ice cream and fresh baked goods and you can pick up food, liquor, camping, and fishing supplies in the mercantile. Gas and diesel is also available.

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Urban Deli

$$ | Downtown

Cool yet pleasingly unpretentious, this downtown eatery gets rave reviews from an eclectic mix of businesspeople, shoppers, students, and city visitors. The menu features classic deli fare, including sandwiches piled high with interesting combinations of fillings, hearty soups, imaginative salads, and comfort food such as mac and cheese and flavorsome coconut curry chicken.

68 King St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1G4, Canada
506-652–3354
Known For
  • <PRO>the conviviality of the communal table</PRO>
  • <PRO>good vegetarian options and gluten-free pasta</PRO>
  • <PRO>Montréal smoked meat, smoked on the premises</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner.