Top 25 Restaurants for Solo Dining in Canada for 2019

by As Voted by OpenTable Diners

Updated November 18, 2019

Who says you can’t have a party of one? Solo dining in Canada is on the rise, reservations for parties of one have grown by 75 per cent since 2017. OpenTable's Top 25 Restaurants for Solo Dining in Canada for 2019 celebrates solo diners and the restaurants that welcome them. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 500,000+ reviews of more than 3,000 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.

Akira Back

4.8

4.8 (1901)

CAN$51 and over

Asian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

We had the most amazing experience. Josh our server very friendly and knowledgable of the menu and history of Akira Back . We met Sous chef Kim and answered all of our questions about the menu. The attention to every detail with table maintenance was spot on and the food was well presented and simple. The food was delicious and fresh. We will definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends. Thanks again for a memorable experience.

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James

Dined 6 days ago

I don’t post reviews often, but the chef deserves a genuine compliment. The restaurant’s ambiance, experience, and food were all excellent unlike some of the reviews you may encounter. But here’s the most important part - despite the fact that the menu focuses on the fusion of cuisines, I encountered an authentic falvour of “home”, which is Korea for me. The chef is Korean who trained in Japan and aims to serve a unique Asian cuisine in the diverse and competitive market of Toronto. His maki roll “The Hot Mess” underneath its exquisitely savory and spicy sauce, I was met with the flavoured rice that took me right back to the elementary school days in Korea when I shared kimbab rolls with classmates on field trips. Thank you for a great experience and taking me on a trip back to my childhood!

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Tuna & Mushroom Pizza

Atelier - Ottawa

4.7

4.7 (1737)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Food is inventive and surprising.

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samantha

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

We had a fantastic evening the food was amazing as the service was excellent.. The only thing was our server had a very soft voice and with everything going on it was sometimes hard to hear him.. But honestly it was really great, we come to this restaurant every year

DaiLo

4.8

4.8 (1392)

CAN$51 and over

Asian

Little Italy / College St.

About the restaurant

The food did not disappoint in any way. We did the chefs choice five course meal and it was truly outstanding. The octopus tacos and the venison carpaccio were truly amazing. The service was equally outstanding. They were very attentive. I would go back in a heartbeat. Best meal of 2019 for us!

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PeterVIP

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

Excellent dining experience from start to finish.

Damas

4.8

4.8 (4708)

CAN$51 and over

Syrian

Mile End

About the restaurant

Heard great things about Damas, and was not disappointed at all. Will be back 100%.

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JeffVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My family and I really enjoyed our mealnat Damas. The staff was very attentive and the food was amazing. We would highly recommend coming here to eat if you are in the area.

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1356)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Incredible evening, easily the best food and service and I’ve ever received. Very excited to visit again the next time I’m in Banff.

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Shyla

Dined 6 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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Seven Course Tasting Menu

Grapes

4.9

4.9 (295)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Banff

About the restaurant

Awesome charcuterie and fondue. Great cocktails and wine selection. Be sure to reserve early as it is a very small, intimate bar. Servers are very friendly and knowledgeable about menu items.

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RolfVIP

Dined 1 day ago

After an afternoon of snow shoeing we were hungry. Lovely owner/maitre’d and delicious food! Go for the good stuff. Wow. Wonderful! Would definitely go back, next time in Banff. We ordered a bit much and ate the take home box at the end of Lake Louise, with a nice bottle of Chablis. Divine!

Grey Gardens

4.9

4.9 (1224)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary American

Chinatown / Kensington Market

About the restaurant

Just great - lived up to expectations. Great wine list too.

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AnnieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Incredible experience at Grey Gardens! We celebrated my partners birthday and coincidentally had the pleasure to try their Grey Monday menu. From the service to the menu, everything was spectacular!

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Grey Gardens!

Experience

Grey Monday - January 27

La Banane

5.0

5 (849)

CAN$51 and over

French

Ossington

About the restaurant

It was an entirely lovely experience!

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Mark

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

One of the best steak tartare I have had in the city and our server was absolutely top notch.

Le Club Chasse et Pêche

4.8

4.8 (1595)

CAN$51 and over

French

Old Montreal

About the restaurant

Awesome food and overall experience. We had the surf and turf and filet. Outstanding!

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Denise

Dined today

Our server was Gabriel and we must say he was wonderful! Excellent in helping us navigate the menu and we were extremely pleased with all our choices . Was an amazing experience!! All the staff are great

Le Muscadin

4.9

4.9 (417)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Old Montreal

About the restaurant

Fantastic service as usual! Ask for the zabaglione!

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Douglas

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Great birthday dinner celebrated with family at this beautiful restaurant with awesome food and friendly staff!

Opus Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (337)

CAN$51 and over

Continental

The Annex

About the restaurant

Great food, very nice service, the best wine list I ever saw. Great place for a wonderful evening!

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AlfredoVIP

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Professional, caring service, food is perfectñy executed. Great experience !

Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

4.8

4.8 (1741)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Everything was great! One of our favourite places to dine.

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SusanVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Fabulous experience. David was extremely welcoming and explained the menu in great detail. Will definitely be back.

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Smoked Ham Croquettes

Scaramouche Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3113)

CAN$51 and over

French

Midtown / Uptown

About the restaurant

Never had a bad meal/experience here. Everything is on point.

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Elena

Dined 2 days ago

Every year we visit Scaramouche Restaurant for my birthday The food and service quality has always been exceptional. We will definitely come back. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Sukiyaki House

4.8

4.8 (1022)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

This place is delicious. Everything we ate was really well prepared and very fresh! The spicy mayo is incredible.

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Roberto

Dined 2 days ago

Strongly recommended! The food is fresh and delicious. We sampled every type of sushi. The server was decent, though it seemed like she didn't put in much effort, possibly because we were a group of six and the gratuity was already included.

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4.8

4.8 (6279)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

The food never lets me down! Pasta dishes are always so great!! Love the aesthetics of the restaurant so much and prices are so reasonable for good food! My favorite restaurant in Calgary hands down!

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Sabrina

Dined 2 days ago

Our waitress Jessica was AMAZING!!! The food was really good but I thought the carrots were a bit too sweet for my liking. The pancake was so dense fluffy and buttery, the cucumber salad was one of my favorite veggie dishes. The potatoes were good but we didn’t taste any jalapeño. Overall great experience!

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4.9

4.9 (2451)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Extraordinary!

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Sherri

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Tzin’s “Feed Me” option and the wine pairings are the way to go. The food is always on point. Incredible service, so personable and considerate. Can’t wait to go again!

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Experience

New Year's Eve 2025*

Yasu Toronto

4.8

4.8 (605)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Harbord Village

About the restaurant

Very cozy location with an intimate experience that is both delicious and informative.

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