If you’re a fan of brunch and lunch, there’s no better place to dine in Canada than Ontario—at least, according to OpenTable. The reservation platform just released its list of the 100 most beloved spots across the country for midday meals, and a whopping 56 of them are in Ontario. That means more than half of Canada’s best brunch and lunch destinations, as rated by real diners, are right here in the province. From buzzy downtown Toronto hotspots to charming vineyard restaurants in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario is officially the reigning champ when it comes to eggs benny and midday bites.
What is OpenTable’s 2025 Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants list based on?
OpenTable analyzed more than 1.1 million reviews submitted by verified diners between February 2023 and February 2024 to create this data-driven ranking. Restaurants were rated based on criteria like overall dining experience, food quality, service, and ambiance. The result? A curated list that reflects where Canadians love to eat—especially when it comes to brunches and lunches worth booking.
Toronto dominates the scene
Of the 56 Ontario restaurants recognized, a significant number—28 to be exact—are based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It’s no surprise, given the city’s reputation as a culinary powerhouse. Spots like Daphne, Aloette, Amal Restaurant, Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, and KŌST all made the list, showing the diversity of midday offerings in The 6ix. From rooftop dining to globally inspired menus, Toronto delivers some of the best in the country.
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Featured Ontario restaurants include: Daphne, RH Courtyard, ONE Restaurant, Gusto 501, REIGN, Sassafraz, Terroni Price, LOUIX LOUIS, La Vecchia, El Catrin, Miss Likklemores, Stock Bar, Café Boulud, Amal, Aloette, KŌST, Alder, Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, Allen’s, Auberge du Pommier, Le Sélect Bistro, Old Mill Toronto, Parallel (one of the most underrated in Toronto), and many more.
But it’s not just about Toronto. The other half of Ontario’s featured restaurants can be found outside the GTA—and they’re just as worth the trip. With road trip season upon us, there’s no better time to explore the rest of Ontario than by taking a foodie detour through small towns and scenic regions. From The Good Earth Vineyard and Winery in Beamsville to The Common Stove in Orillia, these hidden gems are the heartbeat of what some affectionately call “Smalltowntario.”
Wine country meets brunch culture
The Niagara region, in particular, made a strong showing. Treadwell Cuisine, Peller Estates, Trius Winery, and The Cannery Restaurant at Pillar and Post all highlight how Ontario’s wine country has evolved into a daytime dining destination. Whether it’s brunch after a wine tasting or lunch with vineyard views, the area blends upscale dining with relaxed, regional charm.
High ratings across the board
Many of the Ontario restaurants included boast sky-high OpenTable ratings, with several scoring 4.8 or higher. Notable mentions include The Common Stove (4.9), Treadwell Cuisine (4.9), and The Good Earth Vineyard and Winery(4.9). These numbers are backed by hundreds of verified reviews, making a compelling case for a culinary road trip through the province.
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Brunch and lunch as a cultural moment
OpenTable’s list isn’t just a guide—it’s a snapshot of how Canadians dine now. Brunch and lunch are no longer afterthoughts but experiences to be sought out, booked in advance, and shared. In Ontario, it seems, that culture has taken deep root, turning midday meals into a moment worth savouring.
The 411: Opentable’s 2025 Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants List
You can explore the full list of OpenTable’s top 100 brunch and lunch restaurants on their website. But if you’re in Ontario, chances are you’re already close to one. Whether you’re craving French bistro classics at Le Sélect, rustic Italian at Grazie – Vaughan, or contemporary Middle Eastern at Parallel, there’s no shortage of standout spots to discover.
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order by Province, comprise the list of Top 100 Restaurants for Brunch and Lunch in Canada for 2025, according to OpenTable diners.
Here’s the full Opentable 2025 Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants List, from across Canada (by province):
Alberta
- Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, Calgary
- Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue, Banff
- Bridgette Bar Canmore, Canmore
- Chartier, Beaumont
- Darling, Edmonton
- Deane House, Calgary
- Happy and Olive, Edmonton
- Heartland Cafe, Okotoks
- La Ronde – Chateau Lacombe, Edmonton
- Porch, Calgary
- River Café, Calgary
- Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola, Banff
- Ten Foot Henry, Calgary
- The Vermillion Room, Banff
British Columbia
- Archer, Vancouver
- Boom + Batten, Victoria
- Fable Kitchen, Vancouver
- Haven Kitchen + Bar, Langley
- Homer Street Cafe & Bar, Vancouver
- Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, Vancouver
- LIFT Bar Grill View, Vancouver
- Maxine’s Cafe & Bar, Vancouver
- Merèon Bistro, West Vancouver
- Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Winery, Kelowna
- Provence Marinaside, Vancouver
- Raisu, Vancouver
- Tableau Bar Bistro, Vancouver
- The Butchart Gardens – The Dining Room, Brentwood Bay
- The Lunch Lady, Vancouver
- Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant, Vancouver
- Zarak by Afghan Kitchen, Vancouver
Manitoba
- James Avenue Pumphouse, Winnipeg
Nova Scotia
- Mic Mac Bar & Grill, Dartmouth
Ontario
- Alder, Toronto
- Allen’s, Toronto
- Aloette, Toronto
- Amal Restaurant, Toronto
- Ancaster Mill, Ancaster
- Auberge du Pommier, Toronto
- Bardo Guelph, Guelph
- Buon Gusto – Guelph, Guelph
- Café Boulud, Toronto
- Cambridge Mill, Cambridge
- Cannery Restaurant, Niagara-on-the-lake
- Cantina Gia, Ottawa
- Charcoal Steak House, Kitchener
- Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen, Toronto
- Daphne, Toronto
- Dolcetto, London
- El Catrin, Toronto
- Elora Mill, Elora
- Gezellig, Ottawa
- Golf’s Steak House & Seafood, Kitchener
- Grazie – Vaughan, Vaughan
- Gusto 501, Toronto
- Joe’s Italian Kitchen – Almonte, Mississippi Mill
- JOEY King St, Toronto
- KŌST, Toronto
- La Vecchia – Marine Parade, Etobicoke
- Lake House Restaurant, Vineland
- Le Sélect Bistro, Toronto
- LOCALE – Aurora, Aurora
- LOUIX LOUIS, Toronto
- Miss Likklemores, Toronto
- Old Mill Toronto, Toronto
- One Fine Food, Peterborough
- ONE Restaurant, Toronto
- Parallel, Toronto
- Rapscallion & Co., Hamilton
- REIGN, Toronto
- RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Toronto, Toronto
- Sassafraz, Toronto
- Sole Restaurant, Waterloo
- Spencer’s at the Waterfront, Burlington
- Stock Bar, Toronto
- Table Rock House Restaurant, Niagara Falls
- Taps Public House, Mississauga
- Terroni Price, Toronto
- The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo
- The Common Stove, Orillia
- The Friendly Society, Elora
- The Good Earth Vineyard And Winery, Beamsville
- The Royal Hotel, Prince Edward
- The Standard, Hamilton
- The Winery Restaurant at Peller Estates, Niagara-on-the-lake
- Treadwell Cuisine, Niagara-on-the-lake
- Trius Winery Restaurant, Niagara-on-the-lake
- Wildcraft, Waterloo
- Yokai Izakaya, Vaughan
Quebec
- Bar George, Montréal
- Bistro le SAM – Fairmont Château Frontenac, Québec City
- Café Holt Ogilvy, Montréal
- Le Champlain Restaurant – Fairmont Château Frontenac, Québec City
- Le Pois Penché, Montréal
- Maison Boulud, Montréal
- Marcus, Montréal
- McKiernan Rôtisserie, Montréal
- Modavie, Montréal
- Terrasse William Gray, Montréal
Saskatchewan
- Hearth Restaurant, Saskatoon
So go ahead—book that brunch. Ontario’s already leading the country.
