{"id":1294,"date":"2016-03-25T06:03:32","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T10:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wineblog\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2019-09-23T07:48:09","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T11:48:09","slug":"top-restaurants-for-food-wine-and-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/top-restaurants-for-food-wine-and-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Restaurants for Food, Wine and Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"restaurant<\/a>Here are the restaurants I love in various cities. I hope you find this a helpful list, and let me know if you enjoy your dining experience at any one of these.<\/p>\n

My favorite restaurants in Ottawa, Ontario are Riveria<\/strong><\/a> (613-233-6262), Soca Kitchen<\/strong><\/a> (613-695-9190), Wellington Gastro Pub<\/a> (613-729-1315), Fraser Caf\u00e9<\/a> (613-749-1444), The Shore Club<\/a><\/strong> (in The Westin, but not owned by it 613-569-5050),\u00a0Fauna<\/a> (613-563-2862),\u00a0 Taylor Wine Bar<\/a> (613-730-5672), Sidedoor<\/a> (613-562-9331), Social<\/a> (613-789-7355),\u00a0Eighteen<\/a> (613-244-1188), Soif Wine Bar<\/a> (819-600-7643), Earling’s<\/a> (613-231-8484), The Pomeroy House<\/a> (613-237-1658), The Albion Rooms<\/a> in Novatel (613-760-4771), Mena<\/a> (613-233-6462), Play<\/a> (613-667-9207), Absinthe<\/a> (613-761-1138),\u00a0Navarra<\/a> (613-241-5500), Atelier<\/a> (613-321-3537) and Supply and Demand<\/a> (613-680-2949).<\/p>\n

For a casual lunch: SmoqueShak<\/a> (613-789-4245), Ola Cocina<\/a> (613-746-6222), Ahora Mexican Cuisine<\/a>\u00a0(613-562-2081) and Bazille Bistro<\/a> in Nordstrom (613-567-7005).<\/p>\n

In Almonte (30 minutes west of Ottawa), I like Heirloom Cafe<\/a> (613-256-9653).<\/p>\n

Just across the river in Quebec, I like Soif Wine Bar<\/a> (819-600-7643), Le Baccara<\/a> (819-772-6210), Le Tartuffe<\/a> (819-776-6424) and Les Foug\u00e8res<\/a> (819-827-8942).<\/p>\n

In the Picton area wine country of Prince Edward County, I like Bluemen<\/a> (613-476-6841), the Merrill Inn Restaurant<\/a> (613-476-7451) and for lunch the patio restaurant at Huff Estates Winery<\/a> (613-393-5802) .<\/p>\n

In Toronto, I like One Restaurant<\/a> (416-961-9600), Nota Bene<\/a> (416-977-6400), Splendido<\/a> (416-929-7788), Luma<\/a> (647-288-4715), George on Queen<\/a> (416-368-6093), The Chase<\/a> (647-348-7000), La Societe<\/a> (416-551-9929), Reds Wine Tavern<\/a> (416-862-7337), Drake One Fifty<\/a> (416-363-6150), Cafe Boulud<\/a> – Four Seasons (416-928-7343<\/span>), Momofuku<\/a> (647-253-8000), Diasho<\/a> (647-253-8000), Origin<\/a> (416-603-8009<\/span>), Edulis<\/a> (416-703-4222), Richmond Station<\/a> (647-748-1444), Buca<\/a> (416-865-1600), Oliver & Bonnacini Cafe & Grill<\/a>, Grano<\/a> (416-440-1986), Chiado<\/a> (416- 538-1910), Crush Wine Bar<\/a> (416-977-1234),\u00a0Biff’s Bistro<\/a> (416-860-0086), Scaramouche<\/a> (416-961-8011), Catch<\/a> (416-658-0568) and Starfish Oyster Bar<\/a> (416-366-7827).<\/p>\n

Ontario: Niagara: Cave Spring Cellars, On The Twenty<\/a>: (800-701-8074), Hillebrand Estates Vineyard Caf\u00e9<\/a>: 800-582-8412), Peller Estates Winery Restaurant<\/a>: (905-468-4678), Peninsula Ridge, The Restaurant<\/a>: (905-563-0900), Strewn Winery, Terroir La Cachette<\/a>: (888-478-7396), Vineland Estates Winery, Winedeck Restaurant<\/a>: (888-846-3526).<\/p>\n

In Montreal: Toqu\u00e9<\/a> (514-499-2084),\u00a0L’\u00c9picier<\/a> (514-878-2232), Ariel<\/a> (514-282-9790), Olive + Gourmando<\/a>, Bouillon Bilk<\/a>, Maison Boulud<\/a>, Joe Beef<\/a>,\u00a0 Le Club Chasse et P\u00eache<\/a>, Ferreira Caf\u00e9<\/a>, Les 400 Coups<\/a>, Pied au Cochon<\/a> and the bring-your-own-bottle caf\u00e9 La Colombe<\/a> (514-849-8844). I also quite like L’eau a la Bouche<\/a> (888-828-2991) and Bistro a Champlain<\/a> (450-228-4988), both in the Laurentian Mountains for northern Quebec.<\/p>\n

My favorite Halifax, Nova Scotia restaurants are: The Bicycle Thief<\/a> (902-425-7993),\u00a0Gio<\/a> (902-425-1987), Cut Steakhouse<\/a> (902-429-5120), ONYX<\/a> (902-428-5680),\u00a0 Chives Canadian Bistro<\/a> (902-420-9626), FID<\/a> (902-422-9162), Seasons<\/a> (Atlantica Hotel) (902-423.1161), Saege Bistro<\/a> (902-422-5870) and DaMaurizio\u2019s<\/a> (902-423-0859). I like Fleur de Sel<\/a> in Lunenburg (902-640-2121), Grand Pre<\/a> Winery Restaurant (902-542-1753) and Front & Central (902-542-0588), both in Annapolis Valley, and Glenora Distillery Restaurant<\/a> in Cape Breton (800-839-0491).<\/p>\n

In the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia: The Sonora Room Restaurant<\/a> at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery (877-498-0620), The Terrace Restaurant<\/a> at Mission Hill Winery (250-768-6467) and Old Vines Restaurant<\/a> at Quail’s Gate Estate Winery (800-420-9463).<\/p>\n

In Vancouver: Vij’s<\/a>, Bishop’s<\/a>, Bao Bei<\/a>, Maenam<\/a>,\u00a0Hawksworth<\/a>, La Quercia<\/a>, Cioppino\u2019s<\/a>, Blue Water Caf\u00e9<\/a>, L\u2019Abattoir<\/a> and Araxi (Whistler)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For cities not listed here as well as for more restaurants in cities that are, check Maclean’s Magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants in Canada<\/a>. (I was thrilled to be part of the review team in Ontario<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

In New York City: Per Se<\/a> (212-823-9335), Cru<\/a> (212-529-1700), Blue Hill<\/a> (212-539-1776), Caf\u00e9 Boulud<\/a> (212-772-2600), The Modern<\/a> (212-333-1220), Craft<\/a> (212-780-0880), Del Posto<\/a> (212-497-8090), Jean-Georges<\/a> (212-299-3900), Eleven Madison Park Restaurant<\/a> (212-889-0905), Hearth<\/a> (646-602-1300), Insieme<\/a> (212-582-1310), Town Restaurant<\/a> (212-582-4445), Picholine<\/a> (212-724-8585), The Tasting Room<\/a> (212-358-7831), Union Square Caf\u00e9<\/a> (212-243-4020), Landmarc<\/a> (212-823-6123), A Voce<\/a> (212-545-8555), L’Ecole <\/a>run by the students of the French Culinary Institute: 46 Broadway in SoHo (212-219-3300).<\/p>\n

In San Francisco, California: Michael Mina<\/a> (415-397-7000) and Rubicon<\/a> (415-434-4100).<\/p>\n

In the Napa Valley Region: The French Laundry<\/a> (707-944-2380), Bouchon<\/a> (707-944-8037), Mustards Grill <\/a>(707-944-2424).<\/p>\n

In Healdsburg, Sonoma: Cyrus Restaurant<\/a> (707-433-3311) and Barndiva<\/a> (707-431-0100).<\/p>\n

At Disneyworld in Orlando, my top picks in priority order are: Jiko<\/a>, Victoria & Albert\u2019s<\/a>, California Grill<\/a>, Narcoossee\u2019s<\/a> and Corel Reef<\/a>. For all Disney dining reservations, call 407-939-3463. See my article on this in the articles section.<\/p>\n

In Naples, Florida, I like: Bleu Provence<\/a> (239-261-8239).<\/p>\n

In Phoenix\/Scottsdale, Arizona: Mosaic<\/a> (480-563-9600), Mary Elaine\u2019s<\/a> (800-888-8234 or 480-941-8200), See Saw Tapanese Cuisine<\/a> (480-481-9463) and Rancho Pinot Grill<\/a> (480-367-8030).<\/p>\n

In Las Vegas, I like: Aureole<\/a> At the Madalay Bay Resort(702-632-7401) and Picasso<\/a> at the Bellagio Hotel (877-234-6358).<\/p>\n

In London, England: River Caf\u00e9<\/a> (44 20 77366296), Gordon Ramsay<\/a> (44 20 7352 4441), St. John<\/a> (44 20 7251 0848) and Bibendum<\/a> (44 20 7581 5817).<\/p>\n

In Rome, Italy: La Pergola<\/a> (39 06 35091), Il Pagliaccio<\/a> (06 68 809595), Agata e Romeo<\/a> (39 06 4466115), Trito Antica Trattoria<\/a> (06 6798181) and Via Antonio Serra<\/a> (39 06 3337192).<\/p>\n

In Athens, Greece: Spondi Relais and Chateaux<\/a> (30 210 7564021)<\/p>\n

In Barbados, I like the following (in priority order): Calbaza<\/a> (246-424-4557), The Cliff<\/a> (246-432-1922)and The Tides<\/a> (246-432-8356)<\/p>\n

In Turks & Caicos: Amanyara<\/a> (649-941-8133), Le Bagatelle<\/a> at Gansevoort (649-941-7555), Coyaba Restaurant<\/a> (649-946-5186) and Coco Bistro<\/a> (649-946-5369).<\/p>\n

In Australia, try these Sydney restaurants: Rockpool<\/a> (02 9252 1888), Bill’s<\/a> (612 9360 9631), Icebergs Restaurant and Bar<\/a> (612 9365 9000), Guillaume at Bennelong Sydney Opera House<\/a> (612 9241 1999), Forty One Chifley Tower<\/a> (612 9221 2500),<\/p>\n

In the Hunter Valley: Robert\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> (612 4998 7330) and Shakey Tables, Hunter Valley Lodge<\/a> (612 4938 1744).<\/p>\n

In Adelaide: Magille Estate Restaurant at Penfolds Winery<\/a> (618 8301 5551). In the Barossa Valley: The Peppers Louise<\/a> (08 8562 4144). In Melbourne: Vue de Monde<\/a> (613 9691 3888), Taxi<\/a> (613 9654 8808), MoVida Bar de Tapas<\/a> (03 9663 3038), Seagrass<\/a> (03 9696 7655) and for breakfast Melba in the Langham Hotel<\/a> (613 8696 8888).<\/p>\n

Other than that, your best bet is to do a web search or to consult a restaurant guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are the restaurants I love in various cities. I hope you find this a helpful list, and let me know if you enjoy your dining experience at any one of these. My favorite restaurants in Ottawa, Ontario are Riveria (613-233-6262), Soca Kitchen (613-695-9190), Wellington Gastro Pub (613-729-1315), Fraser Caf\u00e9 (613-749-1444), The Shore Club (in The Westin, but not owned by it 613-569-5050),\u00a0Fauna (613-563-2862),\u00a0 Taylor Wine Bar (613-730-5672), Sidedoor (613-562-9331), Social (613-789-7355),\u00a0Eighteen (613-244-1188), Soif Wine Bar (819-600-7643), Earling’s (613-231-8484), The Pomeroy House (613-237-1658), The Albion Rooms in Novatel (613-760-4771), Mena (613-233-6462), Play (613-667-9207), Absinthe (613-761-1138),\u00a0Navarra (613-241-5500), Atelier (613-321-3537) and Supply […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[31,33,35,38],"class_list":["post-1294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-restaurants","tag-dining","tag-food","tag-restaurant","tag-wine-2"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1294"}],"version-history":[{"count":45,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46621,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1294\/revisions\/46621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}