This iconic purveyor of Canadian cuisine—and one of the best restaurants in Toronto—dazzles as much at lunch as it does at dinner
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The place: Visiting at midday gives diners the opportunity for a full, day-lit view of the city; the simple decor, wisely, makes no attempt to compete.
The crowd: Food lovers of every ilk, including high-powered execs, political aides, office mavens and a few recognizable faces dressed in everything from suits to jeans.
The deal: Consistently topping Toronto (and Canada) best-of lists, Canoe’s lunchtime menu impresses. Executive chef Anthony Walsh and chef de cuisine John Horne draw on ingredients from coast to coast, from maple B.C. salmon gravlax ($17) to the Canoe classic tourtière ($23) to Yarmouth lobster and chicken pot pie ($26). And like the dinner menu, you can super-size any appetizer to meal-sized portion for an extra $6.
The place: Though the narrow front space opens into a surprisingly large wood-clad interior, lineups to (and out) the door are guaranteed most evenings. At lunch, however, Toronto’s oft-hyped “only certified Vera Pizza Napoletana” comes without the sound and fury.
