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 (3643)

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.

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StephanieVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The waiter was very helpful as both I and my guest have dietary restrictions. The wines were a great price with the Prix fix lunch!

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4.7

4.7 (1796)

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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William

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic experience, food and service was outstanding. I can’t wait to book again.

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Popular dish

Charcuterie and Cheese Board

Canoe Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (6279)

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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Stephanie

Dined 2 days ago

I introduced my friend to the various O&B restaurants and we were booked for Maison Selby on Monday but then I got an email about Canoe. I told him about the Christmas Eve lunch. The staff called to confirm and I told them this is his first visit. They came through and had us seated at the table facing the CN Tower. The food was phenomenal as it always is. I had the onion soup and it blew my mind. I am not a soup person but seeing Parmesan custard in the description peaked my curiosity. On the surface a pureed soup but it looked like art with the green oil drizzle and black pepper delicately grounded and sprinkled. Below the surface were the caramelized onions and parmesan custard. Ohhh the flavour sensations having a party on my tastebuds! He had the Waldorf and said it was delicious. We both had the beef Wellington. So tender and flavourful and that was just the meat! I actually did the foodie happy dance in my chair nom nom nomming! The roasted veggies, deep fried kale and mashed potatoes were lovely. To be honest they weren’t hot but I wasn’t going to ruin the dining experience by saying anything. I thought the pastry was perfect, mine fell open in two layers. He would have liked his to be flakier on the outside layer. He had the sticky toffee pudding and absolutely loved it. I had the white chocolate cheesecake with the pistachio crème anglaise and raspberry sorbet & I loved it. The flavours and textures were my vibe! I tried two mocktails. I loved the ambrosia! The flavour combos were amazing! Then I tried the gala. The drink itself was underwhelming compared to the first but its saving grace was the fruit. I asked our lovely server and she said maraschino cherries. No way! Not the ones you get on top of sundaes. Way better! They were the star of that drink along with the really cool rectangular ice cube! Lovely seeing Oscar from our Maison Selby days. Told him the venue switch story for lunch and he was the 4th staff to say: Really? Love it! O&B ❤️

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Canoe

King Street Social Kitchen & Bar - Hyatt Regency Toronto

3.9

3.9 (310)

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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denise

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

We usually have dinner before our Mirvish show and lately we have found that all the restaurants are too loud to have a conversation. Loved that this place was so quiet. We will be back for sure!

Violino Gastronomia Italiana

4.7

4.7 (2008)

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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MarleenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Most amazing food in a beautiful setting! Great service!!!

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Popular dish

Halibut

River Café

4.6

4.6 (4860)

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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MichelleVIP

Dined on 16 Dec 2024

It was a most wonderful lunch with a very dear friend! It was a celebration lunch of friendship and also the retirement of my surgical oncologist who I was going to one last time before he is done on December 23rd. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate that than at the River Cafe!! I had the Flank Steak and my friend had the burger and they were both truly exceptional!! The steak just melted in my mouth and the accompaniments were perfect! The burger was scrumptious…complete with juices running down your fingers as you ate it, as every good burger should be! We didn’t have room for dessert but a delicious cappuccino was still in order! It truly is a magical place to be…wonderful atmosphere, attentive & friendly staff and always mouth watering food!!

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Haida Gwaii Halibut Cakes

Woods Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (1164)

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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PaulVIP

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

We went to see the Nutcracker ballet and then ate at Woods. It was a romantic end to a wonderful day. The decor of the restaurant creates a wonderful ambience. The service is top notch. You can tell that there is a lot of training for the assistant servers and professional servers. It is also nice to have a menu with unique choices of Canadian cuisine. Bravo!

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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SheilaLVIP

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 (1245)

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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Kate

Dined 2 days ago

They extended breakfast for us and made my mom feel so special on her 80th birthday.

Amsterdam Barrel House

4.3

4.3 (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 (136)

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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Charmaine

Dined 6 days ago

Our server Camryn was fantastic! This was our first time to Cohens and the food was great! Thanks! We will be back

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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 (1356)

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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Shyla

Dined 2 days ago

We had the best experience. It was my boys first time experiencing a set course meal and they enjoyed trying each item. The service was phenomenal by both the server and drink server. Everyone was friendly and professional. We will definitely be coming back.

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Experience

Signature Cellar Experience

Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1758)

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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Rebecca

Dined 3 days ago

Superb service, food, and atmosphere. I would recommend Miijida to anyone.

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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 (2655)

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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Dean

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fantastic server was very friendly and attentive! He was extremely good and wasn’t pushy.

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New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner

John Max Sports and Wings - Lauzon

5.0

5 (514)

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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Jennifer

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Had the nachos, we paid 6.00 to get beef on it. There was hardly any beef and the little that was on it was burnt. So I paid 23.00 for nachos that were terrible! Service was great and the atmosphere for the football game was amazing.

PLANTA, Toronto

4.7

4.7 (1669)

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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jennifer

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

The food was so delicious. The server made excellent recommendations. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

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Experience

Brunch - $25 Unlimited Mimosas or Sake Sangria

Experience

Maki Monday!

Experience

Pour Decision Wednesday

AquaTerra

4.6

4.6 (1330)

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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Robert

Dined 1 day ago

The service was excellent as was the food. Far better than it was several years ago.

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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

Ring in the New Year with our NYE Signature Feast!

Experience

Celebrate New Year's Day with a Festive Brunch!

Experience

Happy Hour

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Grande Prairie

4.6

4.6 (376)

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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Donna

Dined 6 days ago

Earls has the most beautiful Christmas decorations and there is no ambiance more beautiful … happy hour is always a bonus ..

HOTHOUSE

4.4

4.4 (2675)

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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TinaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Sunday brunch. Great fun as usual. Thanks again.

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Popular dish

Atlantic Salmon

Experience

Half Priced Bottles of Wine

Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar

CAN$31 to CAN$50

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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