Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025: Top BC and Vancouver Dining Spots Revealed

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025 named 19 B.C. restaurants to its prestigious 2025 award list. Once again, British Columbia shines brightly on the national stage’s culinary scene. With 15 exceptional restaurants from Vancouver, two in Richmond, one in Whistler, and one in Ucluelet making the cut, B.C. continues to lead Canada’s culinary evolution with bold flavours, creative execution, and uncompromising hospitality.

Several restaurants are also Michelin-starred or have received MICHELIN awards. This crossover is a strong signal for food lovers that B.C. is home to some of the country’s most extraordinary dining experiences.

Behind the List

This year’s list was the most comprehensive yet, compiled from the ballots of 160 respected judges from across Canada—chefs, critics, restaurateurs, and culinary enthusiasts. The list reflects authentic dining experiences from the past year. Each judge ranks their top 10, taking into account food quality, service, wine programs, and atmosphere. Broad support gets a restaurant into the top 100; only passionate, high-ranking endorsements secure a spot in the top 10.

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025: Top-Ranked Dining Spots and B.C.’s Michelin-Starred

B.C. Restaurants That Made the 2025 List

Vancouver holds a strong position, home to several restaurants in the prestigious top 20, including:

• No. 9: Published on Main – One MICHELIN Star – Consistently among Canada’s best, Published delivers beautifully executed Canadian cuisine with bold seasonal ingredients and artistic presentation
• No. 10: AnnaLena – One MICHELIN Star – This Kitsilano favourite is known for its artful plates and nostalgic charm.
• No. 12: St. Lawrence – One MICHELIN Star – French-Canadian decadence, with a cozy, candlelit vibe
• No. 18: Kissa Tanto – One MICHELIN Star—This unique Japanese-Italian fusion spot in Chinatown, with bold combinations and a moody, mid-century atmosphere, continues to impress.

Other standout B.C. entries include:

• No. 28: Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie, now led by celebrated chef Rob Feenie. See photo below.
• No. 32: Botanist, MICHELIN-recommended and also named 50 Best Bars in North America – known for its forest-to-table aesthetic and inventive cocktails

Le Crocodile, one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025. This photo during my visit in August. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

The Botanist in the Fairmont Pacific Rim is one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2025. It is also one of the best 50 Bars in North America. Courtesy Photo.

• No. 33: Wild Blue in Whistler, a rising star in BC’s fine dining scene
• No. 36: Pluvio in Ucluelet, where local ingredients and ocean views define the experience
• No. 37: L’Abattoir MICHELIN-recommended, an anchor of Vancouver’s Gastown dining district. Chef and owner Lee Cooper leads a passionate team committed to presenting refined West Coast cuisine with French influences. Their culinary vision is matched by an award-winning wine program and a thoughtfully crafted cocktail list. Read about my visit there – Québec Meets Vancouver: Culinary Magic at L’Abattoir

First Course – Hokkaido scallop White asparagus, vadouvan curry butter – Chef Jasper Cruickshank – L’Abattoir, Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

(R) Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol – Restaurant Tanière3, (L) Québec City and Chef Jasper Cruickshank – L’Abattoir, Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

• No. 38: Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar (Victoria), Owned by the renowned Toptable Group, known for establishments like Blue Water Café and CinCin, Marilena brings a sophisticated dining experience to Vancouver Island. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Kristian Eligh, the restaurant offers a menu emphasizing sustainable seafood, a Japanese-inspired raw bar, and an extensive wine list.

Baan Lao, Canada’s Best Destination Restaurant and some of  Canada’s Best Restaurants

Richmond’s Michelin-worthy Baan Lao, helmed by Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, took the No. 26 spot and was named Canada’s Best Destination Restaurant, a massive accolade for this fine Thai dining experience that blends elegance, authenticity, and community spirit. Read more about my visit to Baan Lao.

Michelin-worthy Baan Lao escalates its culinary magic. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Baan Lao’s exquisite Organic Coconut Galangal Soup with Crispy Wild Sockeye Salmon. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar (No. 55) MICHELIN-recommended, Bacchus at the Wedgewood Hotel (No. 60) MICHELIN-recommended, Hawksworth (No. 66) MICHELIN-recommended, Burdock & Co. (No. 82) One MICHELIN Star, Elisa (No. 87) MICHELIN-recommended, The Fish Man – Richmond (No. 89), Maenam (No. 94) MICHELIN-recommended, and Elem (No. 99) are lower down the list but no less worthy—each offering a unique take on BC’s vibrant, diverse food scene.

Final Thoughts

2025 is an exceptionally good year for the West Coast dining and cocktail scene. These restaurants offer far more than just great food; they deliver a passion for memorable experiences that stay with you long after the last bite and make each visit a celebration.

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