Open Table's Canada Summer Restaurant Season List

In recognizing summer as Canada’s unofficial “restaurant season,” OpenTable, unveiled a restaurant guide to this summer’s hottest festivities. To help local and travelling diners find the perfect table, OpenTable Insiders have curated five lists for those attending popular events in Calgary, Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver.

Every summer, thousands of travellers from Canada and the U.S. gear up to attend music festivals, sporting events and celebrations of arts and culture across the country. For those making their way to the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (Montréal), Calgary Pride, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), World Cup of Hockey 2016 (Toronto) or the Vancouver Fringe Festival, OpenTable has handpicked a selection of restaurants that highlight the thriving and diverse culinary landscape of each city. These lists make it easy for attendees to reserve tables at nearby restaurants, whether they want a quick bite to eat or are looking for a more relaxed dining experience.

“From well-known establishments to hidden neighbourhood gems, this guide showcases an array of cuisines and dining experiences each as unique as the community they’re in,” said Ziv Schierau, Head of National Accounts for OpenTable Canada. “Whether locals and travellers are looking to dine at upscale hot spots, casual eateries or if they seek a more family-friendly atmosphere, our selection has something for everyone.”

OpenTable’s recommendations for Canada Summer Restaurant Season 2016 are as follows:

Osheaga Music and Arts Festival – Montréal, Québec 
July 29– July 31

Baton Rouge – de la Montagne 
BEVO Bar + Pizzeria 
Damas 
L’Atelier d’Argentine Vieux-Port 
Mangiafoco  
Mayfair Cocktail Bar 
Mimi la Nuit 
Restaurant Épik 
Restaurant Espadon  
Restaurant Mesón 

Calgary Pride – Calgary, Alberta 
August 26 – September 5

Briggs Kitchen + Bar 
charbar 
Earls.67 
Last Best Brewing & Distilling 
MARKET Restaurant 
Ox And Angela Restaurant 
Parc Café and Brasserie 
Ten Foot Henry 
Thomsons Restaurant 
WORKSHOP kitchen + culture

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) – Toronto, Ontario 
September 8 – September 18

BOSK at Shangri-La Hotel 
Buca Yorkville  
Byblos  
Earls Kitchen + Bar – King Street 
Los Colibris  
Luma 
Montecito Restaurant 
Patria 
Tutti Matti 
Weslodge Saloon

Vancouver Fringe Festival – Vancouver, British Columbia 
September 8 – September 18

Ancora Waterfront Dining + Patio 
Bridges Restaurant 
Chang’an 
Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Company 
Edible Canada at the Market 
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Granville Island 
Mahony and Sons – Stamps Landing 
Novo Pizzeria and Wine Bar 
Tap & Barrel – Olympic Village 
Ten Ten Tapas 

World Cup of Hockey 2016 – Toronto, Ontario 
September 17 – October 1

Amsterdam Brewhouse & Restaurant 
Aria Ristorante 
The Badali Bar and Cucina 
Barsa Taberna 
e11even 
Hunter’s Landing 
Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill – Front Street  
Ki Modern Japanese + Bar 
Luckee Restaurant 
Real Sports Bar & Grill 

Diners can read more about these lists by visiting the OpenTable blog.