Diners' Choice: Contemporary Canadian restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Rapscallion & Co.

4.8

4.8 (1664)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Rapscallion & Co. is a mischievous and vibrant part
of Hamilton’s restaurant scene, dedicated to offering the city’s culinary
connoisseurs a full nose-to-tail experience. We offer a regularly changing,
meaty and creative menu in a laid-back setting. Our skilled and
passionate chefs do it all, whether it’s curing, salting, boning, stuffing,
wrapping, charring, braising, or just leaving the meat raw.
Above all, we love to prepare food that pushes boundaries and pulls you outside of your comfort zone — just a little bit. We get tremendous joy out of food and offer items that you are unlikely to find another local restaurants. While we love meat more than some people love their firstborn, we are always happy to accommodate those who don’t. Vegetarians and vegans are always welcome, options available by request.

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Susan

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous experience!!!! The ambiance is perfect, service amazing and the food was incredible!!!!

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Rap Late Night Menu

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Rappy Hour/Appetizer Menu and Drinks

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New Year's Eve 2024

The Vines Restaurant - Cooper's Hawk Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (785)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

South Windsor

About the restaurant

Come celebrate with us at our restaurant, The Vines. Our culinary team pairs talent with passion to create an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Enjoy your parties or romantic evenings in our elegant dining room. Come relish in the full winery experience by savouring our gourmet cuisine paired with our award-winning wines. Our culinary team has created a menu of exceptional caliber. Only the freshest local ingredients will touch your plate.

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michelle

Dined 2 days ago

Wait staff is awesome and always very welcoming and tentative

The Good Earth Vineyard And Winery

4.9

4.9 (2719)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

Since 1998, when we opened our Niagara farm, home and hearts to our guests, The Good Earth has been a haven for discerning food and wine lovers and an oasis for the senses. Our gardens, orchards and vineyards provide a spectacular backdrop for wine and culinary experiences that reflect all the good things the earth has to offer.

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DanielaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food, ambience and service - outstanding! Will definitely return!!!

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Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (401)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Thunder Bay

About the restaurant

At Caribou the surroundings are comfortable and the focus is contemporary cuisine of exceptional quality. Signature dishes created by our Chef include certified Angus tenderloin, cedar plank salmon, black and blue ahi tuna and wood oven pizzas. Our desserts are prepared in-house by our pastry chef. We feature an extensive wine list with numerous vintage wines as well as over 30 wines by the glass.
Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar opened in November of 1999. The menu has been developed over many years of visiting restaurants all over North America and the world. Options represent Italian, Asian, Cuban or any other styles of new and exciting cuisine.
Caribou has been listed in "Where to Eat in Canada" for several years running and the wine list has earned the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence" every year since 2002.

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Steve

Dined 2 days ago

Fine dining at it's best. I had the Tuna Tataki with ginger-chili tamari, wasabi-mayo, crispy sticky rice, spicy bean sprouts, sesame cucumber salad. The Tuna wa perfect and I loved the crispy sticky rice. My wife had the Seafood Linguine with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, tomato, basil, fresh saffron linguine, bagna butter. I had to steal a little because it look and tasted so good. To start the dinner, we shared the Winter Apple Endive Salad with celery root, maple walnuts, dried cranberries, dijonnaise-poppyseed dressing and Spanish Shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili, parsley, lemon, butter, bread knot. Both very good and they split the salad into two separate bowls without us having to ask. We finished off the meal sharing the Creme Framboise with cool sweet vanilla custard, warm caramel, raspberries. Delicious. Wine and cocktails paired nicely with dinner. The attention to service can not be overstated here, the place was packed but everyone was treated to first rate friendly service.

The Standard

4.8

4.8 (195)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Hamilton

About the restaurant

THE STANDARD:
[the stan-dard] Noun

1. a high level of quality or attainment, established by general consent as the model or example by which all should be measured.
2. set up or established as a rule for the measure of quality of which is upheld.

The Standard. One of Hamilton's most revered restaurants, has laid down its roots on James St N. With our everchanging menu, seasonal & local inspiration and forward approach to dining, our commitment to excellence shows in everything we do. We strive to provide a memorable experience each day, it is just what we love to do.

From our in house butchery or cooking over charcoal, to working with local suppliers in our community We challenge the way we all think about Food & Drink.

If its a night out with friends, an intimate dinner for two, or just something extraordinary like sitting at our chefs table, We take each day as a new challenge to provide something amazing. It’s a bold statement and that’s why we make it with The Standard.

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ZahiraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing experience with dining at the bar. Bar tender Alex was very courteous and reviewed our likes and dislikes when prepping the cocktails. Cocktails were delicious and food was superb

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Brunch at The Standard

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7-Course Chefs Table Menu

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New Years Eve at The Standard

Greystones

4.8

4.8 (1525)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Orangeville

About the restaurant

A place where you can be in the warm company of friends & family.
Now, more than ever, a restaurant serves a community. We hope Greystones can be that place where you will return to time and again.

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Kelly

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food, knowledgeable and friendly servers and perfect ambiance. Love this restaurant!!

Seler Restaurant & Wine

4.7

4.7 (412)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Thunder Bay

About the restaurant

Centrally located at 555 Dunlop Street, Seler Restaurant & Wine is a purveyor of local and seafood-inspired dishes from helmed East Coaster and Co-Owner, Chef Chris Barnes.
Seler Restaurant & Wine, established in December 2021 and brought to you by the Gallant Corp, offers contemporary, local cuisine with elements of French cooking. A welcoming dining room, an eclectic wine list, and knowledgeable staff make for perfect pairings.
Create your memorable moments tonight, at Seler!

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Michelle

Dined 4 days ago

Again, a fabulous meal. Seler doesn’t disappoint.

CLAY

4.8

4.8 (608)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Yorkville

About the restaurant

An original in-house restaurant at Gardiner Museum. Offering seasonal menus of fresh, local fare, inspired design that's deeply connected to the Museum's ceramic focus, and a seamless continuation of the impeccable service clients have to expect from the museum. Clay breathes new life into Yorkville's fine dining community.

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John C

Dined 5 days ago

wonderful room, great service and good food at a reasonable price

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4.8

4.8 (3384)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto’s innovative Toronto Cuisine is devoted to seasonal, natural, local, and sustainable food from the city’s markets. “This means that the food is inspired not only by the seasons but also the variety of products available from many different cultures around the world,” says Loseto.

Secrette is now open - please join us for a drink in our new speakeasy located on top of George restaurant check in with the George host team to access the new space. Smaller share plates are available from the kitchen of George.

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Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

We love George! proposed to come back every year on the date that I propose to my wife. We’ve been doing this for 11 years now. Not only is the food great, and the sommelier-based wine pairings are phenomenal, it’s also the little things like them remembering exactly where we sit, and they give us the same booth every time without even asking. I can’t say enough good things about the staff, the food, the ambience. It’s definitely Worth to go for a special occasion!

Bar Vendetta

4.8

4.8 (469)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Little Portugal / Dundas West

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and great service, would recommend 100%. The beef tartare was a standout.