Top 10 Must-Visit Restaurants in Canada (February 2025)
1️⃣ Published on Main (Vancouver, BC)
One of Canada’s best restaurant
Why It’s Trending:
Winner of Canada’s Best Restaurant 2024.
A creative tasting menu that changes seasonally.
Must-try: Cured trout with sea buckthorn & smoked buttermilk.
Where: 3593 Main St, Vancouver, BC
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2️⃣ Major Tom (Calgary, AB)
A retro-modern steakhouse with breathtaking city views
Why It’s Trending:
Named Canada’s Best New Restaurant (2024).
Known for dry-aged steaks & lobster rolls.
Stunning skyline views from the 40th floor.
Where: 700 2 St SW #4000, Calgary, AB
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3️⃣ Île Flottante (Montreal, QC)
Montreal’s top fine-dining spot for creative tasting menus
Why It’s Trending:
Unique French-Québécois dishes using seasonal ingredients.
Signature dish: Foie Gras "île flottante" (floating island-style foie gras dessert).
Where: 176 Rue Saint-Viateur O, Montreal, QC
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4️⃣ Edulis (Toronto, ON)
A small, family-run restaurant with big flavors
Why It’s Trending:
Ever-changing seasonal menu inspired by Spanish and French cuisine.
Cozy, intimate dining experience.
Where: 169 Niagara St, Toronto, ON
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5️⃣ The Merchant Tavern (St. John's, NL)
A modern bistro with an East Coast twist
Why It’s Trending:
Run by Jeremy Charles & the Raymonds team, offering seasonal Newfoundland cuisine.
Fresh seafood, house-made pasta, and craft cocktails.
A relaxed yet high-end dining experience.
Where: 291 Water St, St. John’s, NL
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6️⃣ Biera (Edmonton, AB)
Edmonton’s best spot for beer & gourmet small plates
Why It’s Trending:
Owned by Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Co., offering craft beer pairings.
Wood-fired dishes & fresh local ingredients.
Where: 9570 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
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7️⃣ Canoe (Toronto, ON)
A must-visit for modern Canadian cuisine
Why It’s Trending:
Located on the 54th floor with incredible skyline views.
Signature dish: Canadian elk tartare with juniper aioli.
Where: 66 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON
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8️⃣ Mon Lapin (Montreal, QC)
Montreal’s most beloved natural wine bar
Why It’s Trending:
French-inspired plates with a focus on fresh ingredients.
Extensive natural wine selection.
Where: 150 St-Zotique E, Montreal, QC
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9️⃣ Nightingale (Vancouver, BC)
A stylish, modern eatery by chef David Hawksworth
Why It’s Trending:
Mediterranean-inspired share plates.
Known for: Wood-fired pizza & house-made pasta.
Where: 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
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🔟 Schwartz’s Deli (Montreal, QC)
The most famous smoked meat spot in Canada
Why It’s Trending:
A historic deli (since 1928) that still draws long lines daily.
Famous for Montreal smoked meat sandwiches.
Featured in countless food documentaries & celebrity visits.
Where: 3895 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, QC
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