The 2016 list of Canada’s 100 best restaurants was just released yesterday. Now, I know that lists are often controversial and not always appreciated but if you’re a restaurant, there’s no denying that being on such a list will bring awareness to your establishment and put you on the map. I also know that I often consult such lists when I’m travelling to new destinations. I am always careful to check how the list is tallied up but it does help narrow down my choices, which is always appreciated.

The 72 judges for this particular list hail from all provinces and are chefs, restaurateurs, informed consumers, industry leaders, food writers and bloggers, including yours truly 🙂 Each jury member was asked to submit a ranked list of their 10 best dining experiences. Those lists were then tallied up and translated into this 100 best restaurant list.

That being said, congratulations to Toqué! on scoring the very top spot on this list and to all the others who made it. Since Montreal is my hometown, below is a list of the 24 Montreal restaurants that made it onto the top 100. Have you been to all of them? If not, then consider this a guide for you to explore.

No. 1: Toqué!
No. 4: Joe Beef
No. 5: Le Vin Papillon
No. 19: Park
No. 20: Bouillon Bilk
No. 21: Maison Publique
No. 24: Nora Gray
No. 25: Maison Boulud
No. 26: Le Club Chasse et Pêche
No. 31: Montréal Plaza
No. 32: Cabane à Sucre (Pied de cochon)
No. 34: Au Pied de Cochon
No. 40: Hotel Herman
No. 42: Liverpool House
No. 44: Lawrence
No. 45: Jun I
No. 47: Milos
No. 50: Europea
No. 57: Damas
No. 72: Foxy
No. 76: Impasto
No. 85: Satay Brothers
No. 89: Mercuri Montreal
No. 91: Candide (so surprised and happy about this one!)

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants is a printed magazine and you will be able to get your hands on a copy on Quebec newsstands within the next few days.