Local Cuisines in Canada

Cuisine/Category

Wine Bar

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

It is a must-visit with its incredible architecture and beautiful view of the lake.

Menu Favorites

Happy hour runs Thursday through Monday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, when you can enjoy a halibut or jackfish taco and a glass of their 50th Parallel Estate Pinot Gris for under $20.  If you can make it for dinner, it truly is a spectacular experience, especially if you sit outdoors where you are covered by a one-of-a-kind cantilever that has won awards for its architecture. Equally beautiful is the indoor space, which is bright and airy. Make a reservation to ensure you get the seating you want! For dinner, try the scallops, crab cakes, and asparagus from the appetizer menu. Perfect for sharing with the table, the 50th Parallel Estate Chardonnay with flavors of lemon, caramel, and honey is a great pairing.

Nearby Attractions

Just go and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Cafe

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Analog Coffee is always a great first stop in Kelowna. Analog is known for its inviting feel. Someone is always there to say “hello” while giving you space to work when needed.

Menu Favorites

Their coffee is delicious. It was created by partnering with farmers worldwide to bring meaningful impact to those farmers and their local communities.

Nearby Attractions

You're in Kelowna, there are so many great places to see.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Wine Bar

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

My absolute favourite and “must stop”. A family-owned and operated winery named after the Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Okanagan Sunflower). With a bright, modern tasting room with a view.

Menu Favorites

I never leave without a bottle (or six) of their Bacchus, a vegan wine with tasting notes of honeydew melon, pomelo, rosemary, and lemongrass. It is a wine that is a hit no matter where I take it, loved by those who have extensive wine knowledge and those who just like to sip here and there.

Nearby Attractions

This, on its own, is the place to visit. With so many different tour options, you're sure to find something to enjoy.

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Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Fine Dining

Description

All menu items are very tasteful.

Menu Favorites

Seafood plate. Generous and tasty.

Nearby Attractions

Percé is a lovely village, with plenty to do with a view of the famous Rock and three campgrounds.

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Bernard Roch

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

We were told by a local to try Cashin’s Cafe in Gambo, the home of Joey Smallwood. The food was excellent, and the location was very quaint. Billy likes to do it up right, the locals said, and indeed, our lunch was better than the average cafe. We had a huge bowl of soup with the soup and sandwich special, and the sandwich was served with a fruit salad and yogurt—lovely add-ons to an already great sandwich.

Menu Favorites

My wife had the fish cakes and said they were the best she’s had. It came with a lovely garden salad with blueberries and pineapple added to the salad.

Nearby Attractions

Gambo is just off the Trans Canada Highway, about 40 kilometers east of Gander, Newfoundland.

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Drew McArthur

Cuisine/Category

American

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

They have something for everyone on the menu. It's all made fresh when you order, and everything is hot when it arrives. Charley B's closes for the season in November.

Menu Favorites

If I'm in the mood to have a burger, the Charley is my go-to. For a chicken burger, I love the Ohana, and when it's time to enjoy a poutine, I'll go with the Mexican poutine. You also cannot go wrong with any ice cream on the menu, it's all so good.

Nearby Attractions

While the location of this restaurant is down Main Street in Winkler, it can get pretty noisy. I'd suggest taking your food and going to the park by the Winkler Aquatic Centre. From there, you can visit the Winkler Arts and Culture Centre or go for a swim at the Winkler Aquatic Centre.

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Shania Ginter

Cuisine/Category

Seafood

Price Range

Fine Dining

Description

Chef Colombe uses unique flavors collected from the sea bed and the seashore.

Menu Favorites

Guedille lobster

Nearby Attractions

Le Bic National Park is very close, with wonderful views, small hikes, and many camping sites.

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Bernard Roch

Cuisine/Category

Seafood

Price Range

Fine Dining

Description

Outstanding ingredients. Local products. Best fresh Coville oysters. Delicious.

Menu Favorites

Lobster risotto is superbly creamy and flavourful, delicate. Also really enjoy the Coville oysters.

Nearby Attractions

All of Prince Edward Island.

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Lauren Vary

Cuisine/Category

Seafood

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

This restaurant overlooks the harbor in Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland, with indoor and outdoor seating areas, serving the freshest seafood in the area and a variety of local beers and drinks. It's open from June through September.

Menu Favorites

The lobster was the best!

Nearby Attractions

St. Lunaire-Griquet is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town is located near the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. Things to do/see: The Viking Shop - a great stop for homemade gifts Norstead - a historical Viking Village and Port of Trade, is a reconstruction of a Viking Age settlement. The Grenfell House, Newfoundland home to Dr. Grenfell and his wife and three children - was built between 1909 and 1910. Based on a New England design, the architects were Ash & Sons of Carbonear, Newfoundland.

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Stephen Gray

Cuisine/Category

Wine Bar

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Located right on the lake, it is perfect for a stroll after a flight.

Menu Favorites

Grab a bottle of The Baronnes to enjoy while you sit at the picnic area, listening to waves lap up onshore. Made with 61% Sauvignon Blanc and 39% Semillon, with notes of grapefruit, passionfruit, and apricot, it is a particularly delicious addition to a delightful afternoon.

Nearby Attractions

Pritchard Park is just a short 6-minute walk. This park is a quiet residential park with plenty of sunny and shady spots, making it perfect for swimming, playing volleyball, picnicking, or walking out on the dock. There are also washrooms, grassy areas, and a playground.

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Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Diner

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Delicious food, friendly people

Menu Favorites

Ukee fried chicken on French toast. The hot sauce is delicious!

Nearby Attractions

Lighthouse hike, broccoli forest hike, camping at Green Point on Long Beach.

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Marie Browning

Cuisine/Category

Brew Pub

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Lake of the Woods Brewing company is located in a 112+ year old historic fire hall in down town Kenora, Ontario. They brew their own beer on site. The old fire truck bays have been converted into a taproom and eatery with wood fired pizza, pub fare menu using local ingredients. The best seating is outdoors in warmer months. In the summer, the large glass garage doors open to the patio for an open air dining experience.

Menu Favorites

They have great vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Nearby Attractions

Kenora is situated on the Lake of the Woods, over 70 miles (110 km) long and wide, containing more than 14,552 islands and 65,000 miles (105,000 km) of shoreline. Check out Husky, the Muskie tourist attraction in town in Kenora, which is well-kept with flowers and plants. Lake of the Woods Discovery Center has a great view of Lake of the Woods, a great spot for photos and info brochures of the Kenora area. Rushing River Provincial Park is only a 24-minute drive from Kenora

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Stephen Gray

Cuisine/Category

Seafood

Price Range

Fine Dining

Description

Fresh seafood

Menu Favorites

The haddock dinner and the fresh oysters were the best I’ve ever eaten.

Nearby Attractions

Quaint village location on the water. Victoria by the Sea, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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Lauren Vary

Cuisine/Category

International

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Food is always a treat to eat here!

Menu Favorites

Lamb. Sauce is excellent

Nearby Attractions

Numerous hiking trails nearby

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Larry Meeks

Cuisine/Category

Wine Bar

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Another beautiful winery on a hill overlooking the lake. In 2020, after 20 years with a modest tasting room, they unveiled a brand new 15,000-square-foot facility. It’s modern and elegant, and they offer some delicious wines for tasting.

Menu Favorites

I love grabbing a bottle of MtB Mt. Bubbles with bright citrus flavors to take on the hillside because who doesn’t love bubbles?

Nearby Attractions

The Okanagan Lake is nearby at 135km long; it's filled with summer activities. Hire a boat, try para-sailing, or kayak the shores.

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Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

It's right on the golf course, and I love golfing. They have wonderful food and a great atmosphere.

Menu Favorites

The shrimp tacos. While this is an appetizer, I'll always order these with a side of sweet potato fries. I also will always get the sangria.

Nearby Attractions

If you love golfing, get out on the Winkler Cenntenial Golf Course. This is an 18-hole course with lots of fun challenges.

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Shania Ginter

Cuisine/Category

American

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Once work is done, head to the Oak + Cru patio, which overlooks a lagoon and feels especially tropical on a hot summer day.

Menu Favorites

They have the best zoodle zucchini salad if you prefer to order off the regular menu. Paired with the Viognier from Poplar Grove, which has nectarine flavors and sweet spice, it creates a great combo.

Nearby Attractions

The Kelowna Art Gallery is right across the street.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Seafood

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

It is a lovely restaurant with breathtaking views of the harbor. Over the summer months, the restaurant typically needs reservations.

Menu Favorites

The menu had a good selection of dishes with locally sourced ingredients. They also have an international wine list.

Nearby Attractions

Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse - a century-old lighthouse that once served as a beacon to safely guide fishermen and sailing vessels into Bonne Bay. Gros Morne National Park Of Canada - Gros Morne, a peak in the Long Range Mountains, has a trail overlooking the Ten Mile Pond gorge. Western Brook Pond, a fjord formed by glaciers, is lined with cliffs and waterfalls, including Pissing Mare Falls.

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Stephen Gray

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

This winery is located on a picturesque property with panoramic views of surrounding orchards, vineyards, rolling mountains, and Okanagan Lake.

Menu Favorites

The strawberry salad is refreshing year-round with a delicious poppy seed dressing. Afterward, the Arctic char dish is unreal paired with their Pinot Gris with flavors of peach and pineapple. On your way out, grab a bottle of Guener Veltliner. With aromas of honey, candied almonds, golden raisins, and dried apricots, it’s the perfect wine to toast a great Lake Country trip.

Nearby Attractions

Okanagan Lake is nearby.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Seafood

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Whether sitting at the bar or in their dining room or wanting to takeout, Pelican Seafood is all about eating great seafood and relaxing with a nice glass of wine. We often go on a Friday after work for oysters and fries. The staff have been there for years, so they are knowledgeable about the menu and always have suggestions for us to showcase one of their many specials. There is also a little seafood market if you want to get some fresh haddock or other fish to bring with you. You can also order takeout and bring to your RV seafood pasta, fish’n chips, or one of their many options. They have all the sauces and fixings to help make a delightful meal if you want to cook the fish yourself. It is locally owned, which makes this place even more special and worthy of support.

Menu Favorites

We tend to have oysters or a seafood platter. The oysters and other seafood are always fresh. The lobster platter, in season, is also worth trying. You’ll feel like you’re in the Maritimes, bib and all! Their Parmesan truffle fries are also quite good. What makes it special is the relaxed and friendly ambiance. You can show up in shorts or be dressed up. Everyone is welcome.

Nearby Attractions

The restaurant is not too far from Riverside Drive, which has a lovely cycle path for many kilometers. Ottawa is a great city to bring bikes and meander along the Rideau Canal. Of course, the many museums are too good to miss.

Submitted By

Nicole Girard

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Cheap Eats

Description

This is a retro diner that claims to be the birthplace of poutine.

Menu Favorites

Classic poutine

Nearby Attractions

This is between Montreal and Quebec

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Katie Phillips

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

This restaurant is attached to Lakeview Hecla Resort in Hecla Grindstone Provincial Park, with good parking options out front. The best dining option in warmer months is on the patio, facing the back landscaped area with bridges and a trail leading to the lake.

Menu Favorites

I recommend the Beef Stroganoff.

Nearby Attractions

Hecla Provincial Park - a small cluster of islands once settled by migrating Icelanders. Gull Harbour Lighthouse Lake View Hecla Golf Course

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Stephen Gray

Cuisine/Category

Bar

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

An upbeat vibe awaits. The decor is eclectic and fun and will transport you back decades.

Menu Favorites

They have a small but well-rounded wine menu that includes many local wineries. Evolve Spontaneity, which tasted of apricot, lemon, and melon, was easy to drink. The food also stands out. For starters, the okonomiyaki-style Brussels sprouts get your mouth watering, and you cannot go wrong with the lobster gnocchi or the crispy garlic crab fettuccini.

Nearby Attractions

The Kasugai Garden Park offers a quiet space to unwind downtown.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Wine Bar

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

The Labyrinth Vineyard. Once the winery is closed, you can have it entirely to yourself.

Menu Favorites

The wine.

Nearby Attractions

Just 14 minutes from downtown. Grabbing an Uber is an easy way to head out for dinner after a delicious tasting.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Diner

Price Range

Cheap Eats

Description

Perfect place to enjoy a delicious shake on a hot summer day.

Menu Favorites

A strawberry shake during strawberry season. Nothing beats a fresh, local strawberry shake!

Nearby Attractions

On-site mini golf is a great time. Camp at the nearby Carman Campground and enjoy the trails along the Boyne River.

Submitted By

Josiah Wiebe

Cuisine/Category

Canadian

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

This buzzing fresh and specialty foods emporium has the feel of an outdoor market but is indoors. The Forks is a historic site, meeting place, and green space in downtown Winnipeg located at the Red River and the Assiniboine River confluence.

Menu Favorites

Open year-round, it offers an array of ethnic delicacies and crafts, plus four full-service restaurants.

Nearby Attractions

Canadian Museum for Human Rights - within walking distance, the only museum devoted entirely to human rights for all. Esplanade Riel Footbridge The Forks Market Tower Johnston Terminal Travel Manitoba Visitor Information Centre

Submitted By

Stephen Gray

Cuisine/Category

Soup & Sandwich

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Excellent gluten-free and vegan bakery with hot lunch options and frozen baked goods to take away. Clean, friendly staff and totally gluten-free.

Menu Favorites

The pulled pork sandwich and the falafel waffles were AMAZING! Fresh ingredients and super delicious side pickle salad. The cream puff was also out of this world! You would never know it was gluten-free!

Nearby Attractions

The Western Development Museum was a great stop, too, in Saskatoon.

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Rhea Cavelti

Cuisine/Category

American

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

Gray Monk is available back home in Alberta, so I am always so grateful when I can grab a bottle and have memories of my time there.

Menu Favorites

A flight and charcuterie board enhance the view of Lake Okanagan in the late afternoon. A glass of their Riesling is always crisp and refreshing on a hot day, with white peach, sweet citrus, and apple flavors.

Nearby Attractions

You may as well visit all of the vineyards in the little area that you're in. There are so many close to each other.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Cafe

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

For some work time, that includes pleasing decor and a welcoming staff.

Menu Favorites

If you get hungry, an appetizing brunch menu awaits!

Nearby Attractions

Right across from the water, you could do a beach stroll once your work is done!

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland

Cuisine/Category

Pub

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

It is casual, the food is great, and the view from the patio is awesome.

Menu Favorites

Vegan energy bowl

Nearby Attractions

Grassi Lakes is a must-do hike

Submitted By

Colleen Happ

Cuisine/Category

Italian

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

This Italian restaurant is in Riding Mountain National Park, in the townsite of Wasagaming, Manitoba. It's open from May - October and offers indoor and outdoor seating areas with an incredible selection of food and wine

Menu Favorites

There are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. It's a very popular spot in the summer months, and we recommend the outdoor patio seating.

Nearby Attractions

Hike the trails - walk along the Ominnik Marsh Trail. Enjoy a round of golf at the Clear Lake Golf Course. See Bison at the Lake Audy Bison Enclosure

Submitted By

Stephen Gray

Cuisine/Category

Fusion

Price Range

Mid-Range

Description

The food is to die for!

Menu Favorites

The curry chicken rice bowl is so flavorful. I get it every time we visit.

Nearby Attractions

Emerald Lake is worth a visit!

Submitted By

Colleen Happ

Cuisine/Category

Wine Bar

Price Range

Fine Dining

Description

Reservations were hard to get; however, due to a huge rainstorm that arrived as I was walking by, they took me in and gave me a cozy spot on the patio.

Menu Favorites

The wise earth butter lettuce salad with buttermilk dressing. For wine, the Orofino “clone: 239” Reisling, which, with its lime zest and minerality, made a perfect pairing with my salad.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby, you'll find Waterfront Park. A picturesque lakefront city park with cascading falls, green expanses, swimming, and scenic views.

Submitted By

Reanna Maitland