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-114.070427
River Cafe, Calgary © Travel Alberta

River Cafe

1 Feb - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Beautifully situated on a park-like island in the Bow River, this classy restaurant is linked by a footbridge to downtown Calgary. The emphasis is on modern presentation of seasonal…

51.05566
-114.070427
River Cafe, Calgary © Travel Alberta

River Cafe

Feb - Dec 2010 (annual)

Beautifully situated on a park-like island in the Bow River, this classy restaurant is linked by a footbridge to downtown Calgary. The emphasis is on modern presentation of seasonal…

51.04959
-114.071675

Caesar's

Daily; not Sun

Steak lovers who feel like a splurge head downtown to Caesar's, one of Calgary's finest restaurants for over 30 years. Enjoy the reserved ambience of a gentleman's club and the very best cuts…

45.528237
-73.578943
Barraca Rhumerie et Tapas, Montreal. Photo by Lionel Auguste

Barraca Rhumerie et Tapas

Daily

The Barraca Rhumerie et Tapas bar is located in the heart of the trendy Plateau. It serves tapas and excellent rum drinks to a fashionable but unpretentious crowd. DJs play Latin-inflected…

51.037826
-114.069682
Alfresco dining, Cilantro, Calgary © Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts

Cilantro

Daily

Simple yet stylish and with traditional pasta prepared daily, Cilantro has been one of the city's most loved restaurants for over two decades. Head out to the Uptown 17th area and talk your…

45.52122
-73.600023

Milos

Daily

Although Milos is north of downtown in the Greek Mile End, it still draws Hollywood stars and lesser mortals for its premium quality fish and seafood. The decor is simple and chic, evoking a…

51.043357
-114.064173

Buzzards Restaurant & Bar

Daily; not Sun

The Western-themed setting is halfway between authentic and quirky, but the food at downtown Buzzards is straight out of a Canadian ranch house, with steak, ribs, and burgers dominating. Try…

51.058579
-114.054298
Breakfast at the Diner Deluxe, Calgary © Diner Deluxe

Diner Deluxe

Daily

Although the setting is distinctly retro, the menu takes full advantage of quality local ingredients, many sourced from farms in the vicinity of Calgary. Breakfast is especially popular, with…

51.043488
-114.068967

Thai Sa-on

Daily; not Sun

Family-run Thai Sa-On is big on the tastes of Thailand. The menu offers a great variety of curries, as well as steamed and deep-fried fish, served whole. For downtown dining, the food is…

45.52211
-73.574611
Au Pied de Cochon, Montreal. © Magalie L'Abbé

Au Pied de Cochon

Daily; not Mon

Though it looks like a typical Plateau restaurant, Au Pied de Cochon is packed six nights a week (try after 9pm). Leave cholesterol concerns at the door: this is all about slabs of beef, pork…

45.50028
-73.55742
Holder, Montreal. © Restaurant Holder

Holder

Daily

On the edge of Old Montreal, Holder is a generously proportioned space where brokers, lawyers, and executives entertaining clients predominate at lunchtime. In the evenings, neighbourhood…

49.286752
-123.142361

The Boathouse

Daily

The Boathouse in Vancouver's English Bay is a good place to meet for brunch, cocktails, or to watch the sunset over a bottle of wine. Fresh quality seafood, premium steaks, great service and a…

45.508779
-73.55246
Le Club Chasse et Pêche, Montreal. Courtesy of Le Club Chasse et Pêche

Le Club Chasse et Pêche

Daily; not Mon or Sun

Le Club Chasse et Pêche (Hunting and Fishing Club) has no sign out front, and the cavern-like interior has a haphazard design, but this addition to the Old Montreal scene has drawn praise from…

45.518054
-73.597188

Leméac

Daily

This sprightly member of the Laurier scene has well-spaced tables and a crew of cheerful waitresses. While the bistro dishes sound conventional on the page, they're put together in freshly…

49.286287
-123.125189

Kirin Mandarin Restaurant

Daily

Kirin Mandarin Restaurant specialises in local seafood and Northern Chinese dishes, although its Peking duck is a menu favourite. The restaurant is famous for its lunchtime dim sum. Its…

43.650888
-79.358925
SOMA Chocolatemaker, Toronto. Photo by Amy S Eckert

SOMA Chocolatemaker

Daily

Located in Toronto's historic Distillery District, SOMA Chocolatemaker creates its own chocolates on site and hand dips truffles, nuts, pralines, coffee beans, cookies, candied fruits and…

45.520067
-73.57435

L'Express

Daily

This Plateau institution feels like a small part of Paris. The food is fairly priced for a place busy from breakfast until after midnight. After a substantial starter like bone marrow, opt for…

49.291715
-123.128423

Cardero's

Daily

With a casual, upscale West Coast menu set in a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere, Cardero's sits on a dock over the waters of Vancouver's inner harbour near the path of the famous Stanley…

43.712974
-79.39965
North 44°, Toronto. © Toronto Tourism

North 44°

Daily; not Sun

One of the city's finest restaurants, downtown North 44° (which refers to Toronto's latitude) is owned by Marc McEwan, one of Toronto's pre-eminent chefs. A sophisticated clientele dines on…

45.507372
-73.56599

Le Contemporain

Daily

Opened in June 2009, Le Contemporain is Montreal's Contemporary Arts Museum's brand-new bistro. The emphasis is on fresh Quebecois produce, from cheeses to charcuterie, and affordable yet…