| Most cities have their best restaurants, but there's no | | | | steak house, they are surely wrong. The extra large |
| doubt some of the larger ones offer the finest in | | | | tables make staying awhile not out of the question. |
| cuisine and atmosphere. When it comes to Canada, | | | | And the meat is only of the highest quality |
| famous restaurants you won't want to miss are in | | | | USDA-approved cuts. The shrimp, some have said, is |
| Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver and Toronto. These | | | | almost exotic with is tender texture and brilliant flavor. |
| cities have restaurants that some critics believe | | | | And the beverage and dessert selection will have you |
| compete with the fine dining of big American cities like | | | | oohing an ahhing. Not only will you enjoy piling on the |
| San Francisco and New York. | | | | calories more than any other eatery, but you can |
| The island of Montreal boasts upward of 4,000 | | | | enjoy a glass of port along with a fine cigar, all while |
| restaurants, some of which have received golden | | | | having a conversation with bar staff who've been on |
| reviews from famous international food critics. Perhaps | | | | hand for as long as three decades. |
| the most elegant and romantic choice is Chez Queuz, | | | | When it comes to Toronto, you really can't go wrong |
| located at 158 St. Paul East. A trip to the restaurant | | | | with Truffles. The restaurant is pricey, but well worth it |
| really is like taking a journey back in time. It was built in | | | | if you'd like to experience the best in Canadian fine |
| 1862 and has velvet curtains, crimson carpet, and | | | | dining. It's even been voted Toronto's most popular |
| old-fashioned chandeliers. The fireplace is always | | | | restaurant. The food is absolutely exquisite. The |
| burning in the main dining room and the service is great. | | | | spaghettini with truffle foam, some say, is by itself |
| All of the tables are adorned with fresh orchids and | | | | worth a trip to Canada for. Another favorite is the |
| the silverware is finely polished. The restaurant's wine | | | | famous potato-crusted halibut. But besides the food, |
| list is anything if not extravagant, carrying as many as | | | | the service really sets Truffles apart from others |
| 300 titles. And if that's not enough, the famous | | | | famous restaurants in Canada. The wait staff has |
| restaurant has won the Award of Excellence from | | | | been described as having an amazing sense of humor, |
| Wine Spectator since 1996. Expect to pay upward of | | | | as well as being extremely friendly. |
| $45 per person, but the elegance and delicious dishes | | | | When in Toronto, you also will not want to miss |
| from the kitchen will make your experience well worth | | | | Rodney's Oyster House in the city's downtown district. |
| it. | | | | Among a long list of shellfish choices, you simply have |
| Another famous restaurant in Montreal is Rib'n Reef, | | | | to try the -'Oyster Slapstick Chowder,' which has been |
| located at 8105 Decarie. Though passersby who see | | | | the delight of locals and world travelers for decades. |
| its radiant, glowing sign outside might think it's a simple | | | | |