Best Eco-Friendly Restaurants in Canada

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 12 April 2019

Get your green-on in these restaurants going above and beyond to do good for Mother Earth. From using sustainable ingredients to reducing their energy usage, these spots are serving up incredible dishes with an ultra-light carbon footprint. Book today to do your part.

AGO Bistro

4.6

4.6 (3652)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Financial District

About the restaurant

AGO Bistro Restaurant, located inside the Frank Gehry-designed Art Gallery of Ontario, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks menus created around locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

Top review

Aviva

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service. The AGO is a great Toronto outing. An exhibit followed by great dining. We loved our evening out.

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Winterlicious @ AGO Bistro

Bistro 67

4.7

4.7 (1797)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Whitby

About the restaurant

A “field-to-fork” restaurant inside Durham College’s Centre for Food, Bistro 67 is a showcase of the local agricultural harvest. It is a three-star certified green restaurant and has received the Feast On designation from the Culinary Tourism Alliance for its efforts to promote local foods and drinks.

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Aimee

Dined 2 days ago

We stayed at the private room. Food was served quite late. Beer are not cold enough.

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Popular dish

Charcuterie and Cheese Board

Canoe Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (6306)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Canoe’s critically acclaimed cuisine is a celebration of Canada’s bounty. Chef John Horne creates his dishes around the finest, freshest regional produce, fish and game, working directly with a select network of farmers and purveyors. Canadian wines feature strongly on the wine list as well.

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Gayle

Dined 4 days ago

It was a spectacular experience. Terrific team at the front desk. The view was unexpected. It was exciting. The servers were pleasant and gracious. The food had depth and flavours that were inspired. Lovely evening. Thank you.

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Large Party Group Dining

King Street Social Kitchen & Bar - Hyatt Regency Toronto

4.7

4.7 (314)

CAN$30 and under

Global, International

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

The globally inspired culinary offerings at King Street Social, inside the Hyatt Regency hotel, are locally sourced, seasonally fresh, farmed through sustainable practices and treated with integrity from preparation to the plate. The Hyatt brand runs a comprehensive environmental initiative that includes significantly reducing food waste and improving energy efficiency at all its hotel restaurants.

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Trish

Dined on 29 Dec 2024

Ordered breakfast off the menu and was very pleased with the food as well as the price. We ate dinner there the night before and thought it was one of the best meals we have ever had. Would for sure go back again if in the area.

Violino Gastronomia Italiana

4.7

4.7 (2016)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Glenora

About the restaurant

Violino Gastronomia Italiana in Edmonton works with local organic food providers to create its fine Italian specialties.

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Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

Friends of ours took us out to dinner for my birthday and we like to try new places. This restaurant is one that I have been to before but many years ago. Our servers were very good and the food was excellent. Drinks were also very good. We enjoyed the calamari and lobster dip for appetizers. Both very tasty. My husband had the rack of lamb and one person ordered the lobster risotto and 2 ordered the Fettuccine in the asiago cheese wheel. Great presentation and great ambience throughout the evening. Definitely recommend for a special occasion.

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Popular dish

Halibut

River Café

4.6

4.6 (4870)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

The River Café, set inside Prince’s Island Park and accessible on foot by bridge or causeway, complements its stunning natural setting with menus showcasing the natural bounty of the local region. The restaurant works directly with local farmers, ranchers and carefully chosen purveyors of sustainable ingredients. The River Café also runs a garden apprentice program.

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Alan

Dined on 30 Dec 2024

Certainly an iconic Calgary Restaurant. Worth every penny. No experience like it.

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Haida Gwaii Halibut Cakes

Woods Restaurant & Bar

4.3

4.3 (1169)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Financial District

About the restaurant

The rustic-chic Woods Restaurant in Toronto strives to bring the bounty of Canada’s natural landscape to the table. This includes a curated selection of Canadian wines along with locally sourced produce and other ingredients.

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HansVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wood’s Restaurant & Bar offered a fantastic dining experience. This was our first time in the restaurant, and we came to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The ambiance was warm and comfortable. We were seated immediately and our server, David, provided great service. We ordered the Squash Ravioli and Elk Ragu, and both were excellent. Cocktails and wine all top notch. Excellent value for the quality and experience. We will definitely be back!

El Tenedor

4.7

4.7 (150)

CAN$51 and over

Spanish

Rosedale / Summerhill

About the restaurant

El Tenedor, a boutique restaurant and wine bar in Toronto, follows a nose-to-tail, leaf-to-roots philosophy emphasizing sustainability. All the ingredients that go into its French-Spanish cuisine are organic, local and sustainably grown, and the kitchen is run along zero-waste and energy-efficient principles.

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SheilaL

Dined on 21 Jan 2023

An intimate, quiet, and romantic venue with very attentive and personal service. We had a wonderful evening, and the food was absolutely delicious.

Noble

4.5

4.5 (1253)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Niagara-on-the-Lake

About the restaurant

Noble, the flagship restaurant of the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, advocates a farm-to-table ethos. Its chefs use fine local produce whenever possible in creating their sophisticated wine country-inspired cuisine, and the restaurant’s wine list showcases many Niagara-region vintages.

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Betty

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service and the food was delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Amsterdam Barrel House

4.4

4.4 (1076)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Leaside

About the restaurant

As part of its environmentally friendly initiative, Amsterdam Barrel House in Toronto runs a processing system that turns food waste into a dehydrated pulp given to local farmers as pig feed. The restaurant also sources its proteins and produce from local, sustainable sources.

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Sabrina

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Always a warm and welcoming service. Our neighborhood go to spot!!! Food is always great and they are super good with kids.

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Popular dish

3 Speed Fish and Chips

Popular dish

Classic Pizza

Cohen's Beer Republic

4.6

4.6 (137)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Saskatoon

About the restaurant

Cohen’s Beer Republic in Saskatoon specializes in classic Canadian comfort food alongside its extensive beer and whiskey selections. The restaurant uses local ingredients whenever possible and serves numerous beers from Saskatchewan. It also runs composting, recycling and energy efficiency programs.

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Dion

Dined 2 days ago

Large portions good value interesting ingredients producing unique flavors

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Experience

Trivia Night 2024-2025

Drake Hotel

4.4

4.4 (975)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Queen West

About the restaurant

The Drake Hotel prepares all the dishes on its menu from scratch using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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ChantelleVIP

Dined on 10 Nov 2024

We really had a great brunch date here ! The DJ was amazing ! It was 90's vibes and we absolutely loved and needed that! Our server was so cool I think her name was Jazz (Jas) she was kind, attentive , funny, and she did her best to work quickly even though the kitchen was understaffed. The pancakes were delicious !!! I really enjoyed my espresso Martini 🍸. It was a really nice touch giving us the voucher for the photo booth that was so much fun we had great laughs and copies of our pictures for memories! Definitely returning here and really soon

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Experience

Happy Hour at The Drake Hotel

Experience

Dinner + Piano, Five Nights a Week.

Experience

All Vinyl Brunch

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1358)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

To honor Earth Day, Eden-Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff will turn off all lights and screens for one hour. Guests will enjoy its award-winning gourmet French cuisine by candlelight during that time.

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Grace

Dined on 2 Jan 2025

This is the best restaurant that I have ever dined in. Beef tenderloin was the best dish I have ever tasted; everything about it was amazing. Even though it says 4 course meals together it was about 9, so keep that in mind if you’re ordering the 7 course one. They even gave a pumpkin cake to enjoy for the next day. Service was also best of the best. Even though Canada doesn’t follow the Michelin guide this is probably a 2-star Michelin restaurant if you’re looking for a comparison. Please do me a favour and come to Eden!!!

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Experience

Cellar Experience

Experience

Seven Course Tasting Menu

Experience

Four Course Tasting Menu

Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1760)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro in Guelph is a certified B corporation in recognition of its ethically and environmentally responsible practices. The restaurant purchases carbon offsets, buys its ingredients from local farmers and has donated countless hours and funds to the Grand River Conservation Foundation.

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Diana

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress was very attentive to our special occasion. Thank you for the wonderful dining experience ❤️ definitely recommend and will be going back when we are in the downtown Guelph area.

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Popular dish

Mac + Cheese

Popular dish

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Popular dish

Pan Roasted Chicken

Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener

4.5

4.5 (2673)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Kitchener

About the restaurant

Borealis Grille & Bar in Kitchener is a certified B corporation, meaning it demonstrates exemplary ethical and environmentally responsible practices. Its cuisine is a showcase of the products of Ontario farms, ranches, creameries, breweries and wineries. The venue was also designed according to green principles.

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Tracey

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely restaurant, friendly wait staff and the food is delicious. Food took a while, but it was all worth the wait. The facility has old HVAC, so we were upstairs at the back end table, where you had the vibration of the freezer underneath you and the heater that turner to AC in an instant. Our entire one side said about the cold and the staff changed the thermostat setting. My best tip would be to get a table in the middle of the room. Overall a lovely dinner, with mouth watering food.

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The Great Canadian Food Trail - Winter 2025

John Max Sports and Wings - Lauzon

5.0

5 (516)

CAN$30 and under

American

Downtown Windsor

About the restaurant

John Max Sports & Wings, a casual sports bar in Windsor, has eliminated plastic straws, switched to paper take-out materials and implemented robust recycling and composting programs.

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Denise

Dined on 4 Jan 2025

We made reservations as we were playing in a hockey tournament and didn’t exactly know how many were going to come. Our whole team and family members came, which was more than our reservations. Mikey and his staff were VERY accommodating. The food was quick and delicious!! They were great with our kids!! Thank you from the U9 South County Predator White team! We had a great time and we will be back!!

PLANTA, Toronto

4.6

4.6 (1672)

CAN$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Chef David Lee created a 100-percent plant-based menu for Planta, a small chain of Toronto restaurants with a vision to celebrate the beauty of foods created without animal products. Planta also sources its produce from ethical, sustainable producers.

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Zohreh

Dined on 30 Dec 2024

Wonderful staff and great food. It was a busy time of the year (during holidays) when I dined there, service was fantastic. A bit crowded for my linking and noise level was high.

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Experience

Brunch - $25 Unlimited Mimosas or Sake Sangria

Experience

Maki Monday!

Experience

Pour Decision Wednesday

AquaTerra

4.5

4.5 (1341)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Kingston

About the restaurant

AquaTerra in Kingston sources its ingredients from local producers whenever possible. The restaurant has eliminated straws and switched to recyclable cutlery, and the kitchen composts food waste and donates unused food items. There’s also a Tesla charging station on site.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Service with a smile, great food and ambiance. Will definitely return!!

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4.5

4.5 (235)

CAN$30 and under

Continental

Financial District

About the restaurant

Toronto’s Trios Bistro focuses on modern Canadian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seasonal and local produce. The restaurant is proud to be Ocean Wise-certified, offering environmentally-friendly seafood choices. The bar offers a 100-percent Ontario craft beer and wine list.

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Greg

Dined on 25 Oct 2024

We were staying at the hotel, so the restaurant was very convenient. Ate both Dinner and Breakfast there. Servers were excellent. Food was well prepared and presented. Thank you.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Grande Prairie

4.5

4.5 (385)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Grande Prairie

About the restaurant

Earls Kitchen & Bar in Grand Prairie has switched to 100-percent biodegradable straws and to-go packaging. All the restaurant’s seafood is Ocean Wise-certified or consciously farmed, and its all-Canadian beef is humanely raised without the use of hormones or antibiotics.

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Ken

Dined on 30 Dec 2024

On of the best places to meet, socialize or just have lunch or dinner ... outstanding community minded business

HOTHOUSE

4.4

4.4 (2691)

CAN$30 and under

International

St. Lawrence Market

About the restaurant

Toronto’s HotHouse restaurant has implemented a thorough set of energy-efficiency, waste-reduction, recycling and composting programs. To celebrate this Earth Day, HotHouse is taking part in a special "Lights Off" initiative to help further reduce its energy consumption. Patrons will enjoy a delicious meal by candlelight to help conserve the planet.

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Ken

Dined on 1 Jan 2025

Hothouse brunch never disappoints. Lots of options, good vibe and tasty food.

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Popular dish

Atlantic Salmon

Experience

Half Priced Bottles of Wine

Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Regional American (Northwest)

Calgary / Southern Alberta

About the restaurant

Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar in Banff offers locally sourced and environmentally sustainable meals along with incredible views. The kitchen grows its own microgreens and herbs on site, and only serves Ocean Wise-certified seafood.

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SimonB

Dined on 2 Jan 2020

Wonderful food and views. Good value wine list. Most enjoyable evening.

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