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OpenTable reveals its annual Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2025, along with 2026 dining trends
On average, Canadians are planning to dine out 6 times per month in 2026.1When dining out in 2026, 41 per cent of Canadians would prefer an earlier dinner
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[{"type":"text","content":"On average, Canadians are planning to dine out 6 times per month in 2026.1When dining out in 2026, 41 per cent of Canadians would prefer an earlier dinner over a late dinner.170 per cent of Canadians agree that dining out is a way to feel connected to others.1 TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, reveals its list of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 20252, showcasing the stand out restaurants across Canada. The list is compiled from analysing over 1 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand and percentage of five-star reviews, among other factors.2 Of the 100 restaurants featured in this year’s list, 38 are new, with recently opened restaurants making the cut, including The Lunch Lady’s Toronto location, who opened their doors this past summer, and DOPO, who joined Calgary’s restaurant scene mid-November last year. “This year’s Top 100 list isn’t just a celebration of excellence, it’s a showcase of Canada’s ever-evolving dining scene. With a wave of exciting new restaurants joining the list and OpenTable, mixed with unforgettable favourites, we’re thrilled to spotlight the bold flavours and innovative talent shaping Canada’s culinary future,” said Matt Davis, Senior Country Director, OpenTable Canada. The dining trends that shaped 2025 and what’s on the menu for 2026, based on OpenTable data and consumer research When it comes to party size, the bigger the better. In 2025, group dining for parties of six or more saw a 28 per cent increase year-over-year.3 The trend is expected to stick around well into the new year, with over a third of Canadians (37%)1 revealing they’d prefer group dining over solo dining in 2026. “The rise of group dining is a standout trend from 2025, and our consumer research shows it is not going anywhere in 2026. With 70 per cent of Canadians sharing that dining out is a way for them to feel connected to others,1 we want to continue finding ways to meet our diner’s needs. Restaurant partners can leverage platforms like our Private Dining Marketplace to cater to these preferences and continue offering exceptional, personalised services,” said Matt Davis, Senior Country Director, OpenTable Canada. Happy hour is the best hour. Dining from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM saw a 30 per cent year-over-year increase 3 and 41 per cent of Ca...