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Best Eco-Friendly Restaurants in Canada

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated April 12, 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
4.4 (3658)
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food
Financial District
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
Al
Dined 1 day ago
Food was excellent. We had Prix Fixe 3 course meal. Options were good for each course. Wine options were fine. Service was excellent!
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
Al
Dined 1 day ago
Food was excellent. We had Prix Fixe 3 course meal. Options were good for each course. Wine options were fine. Service was excellent!
Bistro 67
4.7 (1816)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Whitby
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.
Top review
CarolynVIP
Dined 2 days ago
There were 10 of us celebrating a milestone birthday and everyone was very happy with their meal and overall experience. I was especially pleased when they brought out a special dessert for the guest of honour - it was a lovely touch and completely unexpected! I'm a big fan of Bistro 67 and supporting the students who always do an outstanding job! Well done everyone and thank you!!
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.
Top review
CarolynVIP
Dined 2 days ago
There were 10 of us celebrating a milestone birthday and everyone was very happy with their meal and overall experience. I was especially pleased when they brought out a special dessert for the guest of honour - it was a lovely touch and completely unexpected! I'm a big fan of Bistro 67 and supporting the students who always do an outstanding job! Well done everyone and thank you!!
Canoe Restaurant and Bar
4.6 (6416)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
Financial District
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.
Top review
melissaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food in a beautiful setting with great service and an amazing view
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.
Top review
melissaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food in a beautiful setting with great service and an amazing view
King Street Social Kitchen & Bar - Hyatt Regency Toronto
4.7 (316)
CAN$30 and under
Global, International
Entertainment District
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.
Top review
Martin
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Convenient to Toronto theatres, quiet, white tablecloths, friendly, good food, good value
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.
Top review
Martin
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Convenient to Toronto theatres, quiet, white tablecloths, friendly, good food, good value
Violino Gastronomia Italiana
4.8 (2075)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Glenora
Violino Gastronomia Italiana in Edmonton works with local organic food providers to create its fine Italian specialties.
Top review
Alexandra
Dined 7 days ago
Always a place with excellent ambience and food choices. Staff very polite and professional. Grazie !
Violino Gastronomia Italiana in Edmonton works with local organic food providers to create its fine Italian specialties.
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Alexandra
Dined 7 days ago
Always a place with excellent ambience and food choices. Staff very polite and professional. Grazie !
River Café
4.7 (4923)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Calgary
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.
Top review
ChristopherVIP
Dined today
River Cafe was absolutely delightful. It's setting in Prince's Island Park makes it a real experience because you have to park in a city lot or on the street and then walk about 10 minutes into the park to get to the restaurant (hint: street parking is free after 6pm, so plan your reservation accordingly), so there is a kind of built-in "chill time" before you even walk through the impressive front doors. The setting is mountain cabin kitsch, the service is casual but very professional, and the food is simply excellent. Have a cocktail, peruse the impressive wine list (with a healthy Canadian component), for God's sake get the pea agnolotti, tuck in to the delicious and imaginative entrees and all will be well.
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.
Top review
ChristopherVIP
Dined today
River Cafe was absolutely delightful. It's setting in Prince's Island Park makes it a real experience because you have to park in a city lot or on the street and then walk about 10 minutes into the park to get to the restaurant (hint: street parking is free after 6pm, so plan your reservation accordingly), so there is a kind of built-in "chill time" before you even walk through the impressive front doors. The setting is mountain cabin kitsch, the service is casual but very professional, and the food is simply excellent. Have a cocktail, peruse the impressive wine list (with a healthy Canadian component), for God's sake get the pea agnolotti, tuck in to the delicious and imaginative entrees and all will be well.
Woods Restaurant & Bar
4.5 (1188)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Financial District
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.
Top review
Maria
Dined on May 9, 2025
Fantastic restaurant, the attention to detail is impeccable. The boar is simple superb and the carpaccio was incredible as well. The servers were the best part of the experience, they offered us excellent wine pairings to our meals and even a maple syrup tasting
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.
Top review
Maria
Dined on May 9, 2025
Fantastic restaurant, the attention to detail is impeccable. The boar is simple superb and the carpaccio was incredible as well. The servers were the best part of the experience, they offered us excellent wine pairings to our meals and even a maple syrup tasting
El Tenedor
4.7 (149)
CAN$51 and over
Spanish
Rosedale / Summerhill
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.
Top review
SheilaLVIP
Dined on Jan 21, 2023
An intimate, quiet, and romantic venue with very attentive and personal service. We had a wonderful evening, and the food was absolutely delicious.
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.
Top review
SheilaLVIP
Dined on Jan 21, 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
4.7 (1292)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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.
Top review
Maureen
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was wonderful and such a special Mother’s Day experience.
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.
Top review
Maureen
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was wonderful and such a special Mother’s Day experience.
Amsterdam Barrel House
4.6 (1087)
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food
Leaside
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.
Top review
JoelVIP
Dined 4 days ago
First time there but will go back. Very good food and excellent service made for a great time for all
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.
Top review
JoelVIP
Dined 4 days ago
First time there but will go back. Very good food and excellent service made for a great time for all
Cohen's Beer Republic
4.6 (144)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Saskatoon
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.
Top review
Lou
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Our friendship dinner was fabulous Great service Wonderful food Amazing atmosphere
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.
Top review
Lou
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Our friendship dinner was fabulous Great service Wonderful food Amazing atmosphere
Drake Hotel
4.2 (968)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Queen West
The Drake Hotel prepares all the dishes on its menu from scratch using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Top review
Emma
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
I would have preferred a table downstairs. I booked for the vibe and upstairs was empty and didn’t have any. Steak was really tough.
The Drake Hotel prepares all the dishes on its menu from scratch using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Top review
Emma
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
I would have preferred a table downstairs. I booked for the vibe and upstairs was empty and didn’t have any. Steak was really tough.
Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel
4.9 (1371)
CAN$51 and over
Canadian
Banff
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.
Top review
Max
Dined today
Best table. Best Sommelier. Best waiters. Huge shoutout to Louis. Made the experience very memorable. Should receive a Michelin star
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.
Top review
Max
Dined today
Best table. Best Sommelier. Best waiters. Huge shoutout to Louis. Made the experience very memorable. Should receive a Michelin star
Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro
4.7 (1799)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Guelph
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.
Top review
LynnVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food. Friendly and helpful team of servers. Good value. All around great experience.
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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LynnVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food. Friendly and helpful team of servers. Good value. All around great experience.
Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener
4.5 (2730)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Kitchener
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.
Top review
Randy
Dined on May 6, 2025
One of our favourite places to eat and celebrate special occasions. The food as usual was amazing and the service was exceptional. As usual our waiter Luigi made us feel special. We will continue to enjoy the ambiance of this amazing local restaurant and hopefully be in Luigi’s serving area!!!!
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.
Top review
Randy
Dined on May 6, 2025
One of our favourite places to eat and celebrate special occasions. The food as usual was amazing and the service was exceptional. As usual our waiter Luigi made us feel special. We will continue to enjoy the ambiance of this amazing local restaurant and hopefully be in Luigi’s serving area!!!!
John Max Sports and Wings - Lauzon
4.9 (527)
CAN$30 and under
American
Downtown Windsor
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.
Top review
Vince
Dined on May 9, 2025
Service was excellent. Food was amazing. Staff makes you feel like family. We will bring any party to this establishment
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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Vince
Dined on May 9, 2025
Service was excellent. Food was amazing. Staff makes you feel like family. We will bring any party to this establishment
PLANTA, Toronto
4.7 (1663)
CAN$30 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan
Yorkville
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.
Top review
NicoleVIP
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
My aunt who's vegetarian was visiting Toronto so we decided to try Planta. Food is delicious and non-vegetarians will not go hungry. Only comment is that waitstaff sort of disappeared. We had a lovely evening enjoying the company at our table but the restaurant would have sold at least another round of drinks had they checked in on us after they served the food.
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.
Top review
NicoleVIP
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
My aunt who's vegetarian was visiting Toronto so we decided to try Planta. Food is delicious and non-vegetarians will not go hungry. Only comment is that waitstaff sort of disappeared. We had a lovely evening enjoying the company at our table but the restaurant would have sold at least another round of drinks had they checked in on us after they served the food.
AquaTerra
4.4 (1367)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
Kingston
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.
Top review
Twila
Dined 7 days ago
We had a lovely dinner with friends and the food as usual did not disappoint! Calamari was delicious!!
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.
Top review
Twila
Dined 7 days ago
We had a lovely dinner with friends and the food as usual did not disappoint! Calamari was delicious!!
Trios Bistro
4 (237)
CAN$30 and under
Continental
Financial District
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.
Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
We had a very enjoyable dinner. The food was delicious and the restaurant was nice and quiet. It’s the perfect ambiance for catching up with friends. Will definitely be back!
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.
Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
We had a very enjoyable dinner. The food was delicious and the restaurant was nice and quiet. It’s the perfect ambiance for catching up with friends. Will definitely be back!
Earls Kitchen + Bar - Grande Prairie
4.6 (402)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
American
Grande Prairie
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.
Top review
Matt
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Excellent as always! Great food, staff and drinks.
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.
Top review
Matt
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Excellent as always! Great food, staff and drinks.
HOTHOUSE
4.3 (2734)
CAN$30 and under
International
St. Lawrence Market
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.
Top review
Kala
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Good food money worthy. Cooked well too. Will definitely go back whenever craving.
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.
Top review
Kala
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Good food money worthy. Cooked well too. Will definitely go back whenever craving.
Three Ravens Restaurant & Wine Bar
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Northwest
Calgary / Southern Alberta
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.
Top review
SimonB
Dined on Jan 2, 2020
Wonderful food and views. Good value wine list. Most enjoyable evening.
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.
Top review
SimonB
Dined on Jan 2, 2020
Wonderful food and views. Good value wine list. Most enjoyable evening.
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