9 editor picks across Canada.
9 new american restaurants worth the trip across Canada, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Canada.
Canoe on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower runs a Canadian-ingredient tasting menu since 1995, the city's reference business-lunch and skyline dinner.
OrderThe full Canadian tasting menu with the wine pairing.
TipClosed weekends and statutory holidays. Lunch at 11:30 is the cheapest way into the room; full dinner runs $200+ per head.
Donna's on Lansdowne in the Junction is the Peter Jensen, Ann Kim and Jed Smith all-day cafe-bistro since 2018, French-leaning baking with natural wines.
OrderThe breakfast sandwich at 09:00 or the family-style dinner plates after 17:00.
TipPhone or email reservations. Breakfast 09:00-11:00 is the easy seat; lunch and dinner fill the rest of the day.
Aloette on Spadina is Patrick Kriss's all-day diner below Alo since 2017, the burger and rotisserie chicken the surviving favourites at lower price.
OrderThe Aloette burger and a slice of lemon meringue pie.
TipWalk-ins only at the counter; the booths book on OpenTable. Easier weekday lunch than weekend brunch.
Bymark on Wellington in the TD Towers atrium is Mark McEwan's downtown chophouse since 2002, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar and the city's reference business.
OrderThe dry-aged ribeye, or the Bymark burger with truffle and brie at lunch.
TipLunch service the easiest reservation. Sunday closed; Saturday dinner only. The McEwan Group runs three other rooms in town.
Canoe on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower runs a Canadian-ingredient tasting menu since 1995, the city's reference business-lunch and skyline dinner.
Save On Meats is a New American restaurant at 43 West Hastings Street in Vancouver.
Chez Tousignant is a burger and hot dog restaurant serving fast food made to order, from assembled hot dogs to a bag of cheese curds that goes with supper.
OrderThe burger with fine toppings, an assembled hot dog and a bag of cheese curds.
TipYou order from the counter and get up again to collect it when it is ready, except on weekends, and only for coffee.
Nouveau Palais is a New American restaurant at 281 Rue Bernard Ouest, open daily from 17:00, with the bar open until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Deville Dinerbar at 1425 Rue Stanley is where old-school diner charm and modern cocktail bar meet, with seasonal menus and new brunch delights.
OrderThe famous mac and cheese wontons, or the jumbo coconut shrimps.
TipIt is easy to reach by Metro (Peel, Stanley street exit) and several bus routes; parking is paid, on the street and in surrounding lots.
