Canada is a country with immensely talented and creative chefs and access to incredible ingredients. All across the country, foodies can find scores of fine dining restaurants that can excite their senses and create memorable experiences.
In this guide, we take a tour across the country and look at some of the most well-respected and top-reviewed culinary restaurants. From Chelsea to Whistler, you’re bound to find something to whet your appetite.
Let’s dive in.
If you happen to pass through Saskatchewan and stop off in Regina, the capital, you really should take the opportunity to grab a bite to eat at the award-winning Memories.
This Greek-inspired, fine-dining restaurant has been around since 1989 and offers your favorite Greek dishes, from souvlaki and moussaka to seafood, all with an upscale twist.
The seafood offerings, in particular, are a must, with Oysters Rockefeller and Coquille St Jacques being two of the most popular dishes on the menu. Also hugely popular is the Chilean sea bass, glazed with a tasty, sweet chilli sauce. The seafood cardinal is another well-liked dish, with huge shrimp and scallops soaked in a decadent lobster cream sauce.
For wine lovers, Memories is also a must visit. Diners can enjoy a unique wine-pairing experience to enhance the flavors of your chosen dish.
AG Inspired Cuisine, Niagara Falls
Ontario is very much a place to visit if you’re a food lover. There are scores of amazing restaurants across the province, but none are in a finer location than the AG Inspired Cuisine restaurant.
Situated at the base of the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, this fine dining restaurant offers some of the finest and freshest ingredients around, all beautifully presented.
A meal consists of three stunning courses – a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert for a fixed price of $99. While the menu may change seasonally, foodies can expect to see the likes of the AG signature tenderloin of beef, or for veggies, the cornmeal crusted tofu.
If you’re looking for a cheaper option, AG also offers a bistro menu at $25 per person. And for the wine lovers, there’s a wide range of pairing options available too.
One of the best things about the AG Inspired Cuisine restaurant is its location. After a splendid meal, you can take a stroll around the magnificent Niagara Falls. And if you’re looking for some entertainment, there are plenty of casinos you can visit. Betting is legal in this part of the country and you can also log in to a live casino to play your favorite games, from blackjack to roulette.
If you’re exploring Vancouver and want to indulge in some fine dining, the Five Sails restaurant would be a good choice.
As the name suggests, there is a strong seafood influence here. But there’s so much more to this eatery. It has been voted as having one of the world’s most beautiful views, taking in Coal Harbor, Vancouver’s North Shore, the Lion’s Gate Bridge and the famous ski hills.
Five Sails tries to embody the local environment, drawing inspiration from its rich ocean and the idyllic coastal mountains.
Diners can enjoy luxury dishes such as lobster tail, duck leg confit, venison wrapped in bacon, charcoal grilled sablefish and Japanese wagyu beef. The signature dish, however, is the chateaubriand, a 16oz piece of Canadian beef, carved table-side.
For alcohol lovers, you can indulge in fine and rare spirits from around the world, used to make some bespoke and delightfully tasty cocktails.
For lovers of French cuisine, you won’t be disappointed if you pay a visit to the very pretty L’Orée du Bois. Located just outside Ottawa, L’Orée du Bois incorporates the charm and magic of traditional food with subtle modern twists.
The head chef and brains behind the operation, Jean-Claude Chartrand, unexpectedly passed away in 2021, but his mantle was picked up by Chef Émile Héroux, who has managed to continue with its great traditions.
The restaurant relies on using local produce from local farmers, as well as growing its own herbs. It also boasts its own traditional smokehouse using maple wood to cook its meat and fish, and makes its very own chocolate.
You will find a host of traditional yet unique and original dishes on the menu. The beef and barley soup is a favorite among many, along with a seared veal sweetbread, pan-seared halibut, and duck confit served with delightful duchess potatoes and asparagus.
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