Cuisine Amériques - Caraïbes Canada

Welcome to the realm of the poke bowl, the Hawaiian dish that's been all the rage for the past few years! And here, you compose it to your taste: choose your protein (tuna, salmon, tofu, etc.), then the base (white rice, salad, quinoa) and toppings (4 are included, 50 cents for each additional option). The restaurant also offers chicken karaage, coconut popcorn shrimp and the spam burger, not to mention a selection of smoothies rich in protein, nutrients, fiber and vitamins. To top off the meal, try the taiyaki.

It's impossible to have a more beautiful view of the city and Lake Ontario! Perched in the observatory of the CN Tower, about 350 meters above the ground, it offers fine market cuisine based on Canadian products. Vegetarian or not, you can choose between fixed price or a la carte menus, not to mention the seafood bar. For a highly Canadian experience, try the "Aboriginal Experience" menu. There is also an incredible wine cellar with over 500 wines from Canada and around the world. Note that you have access to the tower's lookout.

Located in the heart of the Village, this restaurant takes you on a journey... under the palm trees! Shrimp acras, Jamaican-style beef, griot platter, Creole-style prawns and other Caribbean specialties, revisited or not, are on the menu of this trendy restaurant, with its sober yet colorful decor. In summer, the bright dining room opens onto the terrace, where you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of Rue Sainte-Catherine while sipping one of the rum-based cocktails on offer. Ideal for an exotic, spice-filled evening.

Located on the first floor of the SunLife Tower, Earls is one of the hottest spots in the neighborhood. With a West Coast-inspired decor, it offers world-flavored cuisine as well as a superb grill and seafood menu (with a few options for vegetarians and vegans as well). On weekends and holidays, the place also offers a great brunch that draws a crowd. Mention should be made of the superb outdoor terrace with a bar. Several other locations in Canada and the United States.

Above all, the atmosphere and décor. The high wooden tables from an old farmhouse, the aged leather stools resting on beams, the stuffed animal heads, the light that the large bay windows let in, replaced by soft lighting in the evening... Everything is designed to transport you to the heart of an original concept. Each season, the menu is renewed according to market produce, for a simple cuisine with an American flavour (burgers of all kinds, grills, fish & chips, lobster guédille, tartars...).

It's hard to miss the sign at this trendy restaurant! Once inside, you are captivated by its design, its magnificent bar, its mirrors that make the space even bigger, and its cellar that overlooks the dining room. On the menu, an urban cuisine that integrates the passion and precision of good homemade dishes. The chef and his brigade concoct everything from local and fresh produce: tartars, gourmet salads, sandwiches and burgers, delicious grilled meats, fish and seafood, vegetarian dishes... Enough to satisfy any type of appetite!

In the image of famous American diners, this gourmet address offers soul food that blends Quebec classics with those of its southern neighbors. Gone is the traditional shepherd's pie! Here, it's prepared with shredded beef, creamed corn and cheesy mashed potatoes. The classic American combo of fried chicken and waffles is also on the menu, as is the Chili Cheese hot dog with homemade vegan chili, sour cream and cheese sauce. In short, this is not the place to diet!

A beautiful caliente atmosphere in this cerveceria de barrio (neighbourhood brasserie) decorated with a huge fresco, winks to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, skulls in the style of Cinco de Mayo... The house specialties are tapas and tacos of all kinds, but also some raw and grilled pork chops, and desserts such as hot churros with Nutella. All this is accompanied by an excellent house cocktail, a Mexican beer, or a small glass of mezcal or tequila. Salud!

The little brother of the renowned restaurant Tanière3, Légende offers a menu inspired by Quebec's culinary heritage and the imprint of time on this cuisine. A place to meet and share around the table, to discover or rediscover the land, the forest and the river, in a constantly evolving menu. The wine list is also renowned, with the American magazine Wine Spectator ranking it among the best in the world. A real favorite at this address, which offers exclusively Quebec products.

With its modern, fir-green look, it's impossible to mistake it for anything else. Despite its young age, the restaurant, which is also a café and, more generally, a place to live, already has a strong personality. A rather comforting brunch, as we know how to do in Quebec, and a lunch that oscillates between poutine, smash burger and vegan mac and cheese, in short, gourmandise is not to be outdone. And from time to time, events are organized: open mic, DJ set and drawing... Follow us on social networks. Bonus: it's possible to privatize the premises.

In a large, unpretentious wooden room, this address offers pure delight for gourmets. At the dawn of spring, the sugar shack comes alive and hearty meals are cooked on the wood stove in the traditional way. All you can eat, and the experience ends with the famous taffy on snow. But don't forget to bring your own booze. Note that the sugar bush also manages the Chez Ti-Jean cross-country ski center in L'Épiphanie, where you can also enjoy snowshoeing (admission fee, equipment rental on site).

Housed in the heart of the chic, award-winning Fairmont Château Laurier, this restaurant is renowned for its fascinating culinary creations. The chef and his team are famous for the excellence of the regional products used in the preparation of their tasty dishes. To enjoy it at lower prices, go there at lunchtime. The beautiful dining room offers a wonderful view of Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. An experience that is certainly worth the detour and good value for money for a 5-star hotel restaurant.