Cortinas Italian Market
StrongWater - one of the best bars in America with fantastic food. Reservations highly encouraged. If not show up 30 minutes before opening for a walk in spot
Prime Cut Taqueria (it's basically Tacos Los Cholos minus the ridiculous wait times, but go to Tacos Los Cholos if…
IMO, all the chain steakhouses are overrated - Mortons, Ruths Chris, etc.
Not all of these are fancy sit-down places, but as far as the food itself goes, all are highly recommended.
Anaheim White House, Orange Hill Restaurant (technically not Anaheim, but very close), The Ranch, Roys, Okayama…
Not sure if the birria craze has hit Canada yet -- it's been big here in the past couple of years. Tons of shops in the area, just pick one. Also recommend hitting up a pupuseria (again, tons of shops, pick any one) for pupusas if you've never tried them.
I recommend Cancun Juice for the Chillyone…
If I’m looking for a nice ambiance I would vote Aleppo’s and Desert Moon as my 1-2. Both offer amazing food. Zankou Chicken also holds a warm place in my heart for a quick chicken wrap. Forn Al Hara and Al Amir Bakery for za’atar and other fresh baked flatbreads. I haven’t had any bad experiences…