Savouring Canada’s best: The top hotel restaurants by province

From elegant mountain vistas to coastal grandeur, Canada’s hotel dining scene is delivering some seriously stunning culinary experiences. Drawing from OpenTable and KAYAK’s 2025 Top 50 Hotel Restaurants list, here are the crème de la crème — the top five hotel restaurants in key provinces, perfect for your next unforgettable meal away from home.

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Why travel matters—and these restaurants shine

Whether it’s the snow-capped allure of Banff’s Castello Italiana, the elegant ambiance in Edmonton’s Harvest Room and Terrace, or the botanical finesse of Vancouver’s Botanist, each restaurant has distinct personality matched by impeccable food and service.

Alberta (Calgary / Southern Alberta & Edmonton / Northern Alberta)

1. Castello Italiana (Banff) – Castello pairs authentic Italian cuisine with breathtaking mountain charm.
2. Rundle Bar (Banff) – This cozy yet sophisticated lounge offers scenic views and warm vibes.
3. 1888 Chop House (Banff) – This steakhouse delivers hearty dishes in an inviting atmosphere.
4. The Harvest Room & Terrace – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (Edmonton) – An elegant dining room with historic stature.
5. Braven (Edmonton) – A contemporary setting with creative cuisine in a stylish package.

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British Columbia (Vancouver & Surroundings)

1. Botanist (Vancouver) – A lush, modern dining room with botanical elegance.
2. Arc Restaurant (Vancouver) – Brilliant waterfront views married with refined cuisine.
3. Notch8 (Vancouver) – A stylish, glitzy spot.
4. Lakeside Dining Room – Hotel Eldorado (Kelowna) – Scenic and perfect for lakeside meals.

Akira Back: Where culinary adventure meets artistic design

Stepping into Akira Back—nestled inside Toronto’s Bisha Hotel—is like entering a sleek, modern art piece. Designed by Studio Munge, its interior showcases dark-stained wall panels, glossy gold accents, and a hand-painted ceiling awash in indigo petals—a backdrop as dramatic and elegant as the cuisine itself.

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At the heart of it all is Chef Akira Back, a Seoul-born, American-raised visionary whose meals are as much a storytelling canvas as they are nourishment. His restaurants—spanning London, Dubai, San Francisco, and more—tell a tale of global wanderlust grounded in Korean heritage and refined by decades of culinary exploration.

In Toronto, the menu is a playful and luxurious fusion of Japanese precision and Korean flair. Signature dishes include the much-talked‑about tuna pizza, crisp tuna over truffle‑smeared cracker, and wagyu tacos enriched with bulgogi sauce—both bold statements that showcase Back’s irreverent take on tradition.

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You’ll also find exclusive Canadian twists—like crispy rice cubes crowned with seared tuna and ketchup‑powder echoing ketchup chips. Other standouts include the Truffle Bomb Croquettes (marinated shrimp, uni, caviar) and elegant sashimi bowls that serve artfully arranged slices on ice.

But what truly sets Akira Back apart is more than décor or dish—it’s the emotional connection he invites diners to make. Back’s philosophy—rooted in his life’s journey—is to create deeply personal interactions through cuisine. Whether you’re a sushi purist or simply crave a shareable plate with personality, Akira Back delivers a dining experience that’s equal parts artistry, storytelling, and unapologetic flavour innovation. It’s not just dinner—it’s a narrative, plated.

Ontario (Toronto & Niagara region)

1. LOUIX LOUIS (Toronto) – A gilded, sky-high supper club at The St. Regis Toronto, famed for modern American plates, rare whiskies, and its towering King’s Cake.
2. Akira Back (Toronto): A sleek, high-energy room at Bisha Hotel where Japanese technique meets Korean flair—think creative sushi, wagyu delights, and the cult-favorite tuna pizza.
3. Zoe’s (Ottawa): An elegant art-deco lounge in Fairmont Château Laurier, beloved for refined afternoon tea, seasonal craft cocktails, and Ottawa-icon views.
4. TOCA (Toronto): The Ritz-Carlton’s love letter to Italy, spotlighting handmade pastas, a signature cheese cave, and warm, polished hospitality.
5. Tiara Restaurant (Niagara-on-the-Lake): A polished waterfront dining room at Queen’s Landing showcasing Niagara terroir, seasonal plates, and Ontario wine pairings.

Quebec (Montreal)

1. Le Champlain (Quebec City): The Château Frontenac’s grand flagship—elegant Quebec terroir tasting menus, deep cellar, and romantic St. Lawrence River views.
2. Maison Boulud (Montréal): At the Ritz-Carlton, Daniel Boulud’s market-driven French—refined service, a lush garden terrace, and plates built on pristine ingredients.
3. Bistro Le Sam (Quebec City): A chic bistro-cocktail bar inside Château Frontenac with panoramic river views and playful Quebec twists on classics.
4. Marcus (Montréal): Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s seafood-forward hotspot at the Four Seasons—crudo bar, buzzing terrace, and a stylish, see-and-be-seen vibe.

Final Takeaways

These restaurants prove that hotel dining in Canada isn’t just convenient—it can be destination-worthy. Perfect for weekend wanderers, staycationers, or anyone adding a dash of elevated culinary experience to their travels.