These Vancouver restaurants just made North America’s 50 Best Restaurants List for 2026

Food-lovers rejoice!

The prestigious North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list for 2026 has officially been revealed, and Vancouver’s dining scene is once again in the spotlight.

The announcement was made during a lively awards ceremony in New Orleans, where the 50 Best organization unveiled this year’s list. Canada had a standout showing overall, with 14 restaurants making the ranking—four more than in 2025.

With two restaurants on the list and another B.C. entry from Whistler, Vancouver continues to solidify its position as one of North America’s premier dining cities—alongside culinary powerhouses like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Mexico City.

And we haven’t even touched on the opening of Time Out Market Vancouver.

What are the best restaurants in Vancouver?

Annalena made its debut on the coveted ranking at No. 35, while Published on Main climbed to No. 17 after placing No. 28 last year, cementing Vancouver’s reputation as one of Canada’s top food destinations.

Among the Canadian winners, Vancouver was represented by:

Published on Main (Vancouver) — No. 17

AnnaLena (Vancouver) — No. 35

British Columbia also saw Wild Blue (Whistler) enter the list at No. 47.

Western Canada had one of the biggest nights of all, thanks to Eight (Calgary), which debuted at an impressive No. 2 and was also named Best Restaurant in West Canada.

What is the best restaurant in North America?

This year’s top spot went to Smyth in Chicago.

Led by chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, the acclaimed restaurant rose from No. 4 to No. 1 thanks to its refined approach to cooking, consistency and immersive dining experience.

What are North America’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026?

1. Smyth (Chicago)
2. Eight (Calgary)
3. Restaurant Pearl Morissette (Lincoln)
4. Dakar NOLA (New Orleans)
5. Mon Lapin (Montreal)
6. Albi (Washington, DC)
7. Atomix (New York)
8. Quetzal (Toronto)
9. Tanière3 (Quebec City)
10. César (New York City)
11. Kalaya (Philadelphia)
12. Le Veau d’Or (New York)
13. Le Bernardin (New York)
14. Kabawa (New York)
15. Le Violon (Montreal)
16. SingleThread (Healdsburg)
17. Published on Main (Vancouver)
18. Jungsik (New York)
19. Penny (New York)
20. Emeril’s (New Orleans)
21. Chubby Fish (Charleston)
22. Saison (San Francisco)
23. Aska (New York)
24. Moon Rabbit (Washington, DC)
25. Edulis (Toronto)
26. Holbox (Los Angeles)
27. Beba (Montreal)
28. Mhel (Toronto)
29. Avize (Atlanta)
30. Acamaya (New Orleans)
31. Addison by William Bradley (San Diego)
32. Providence (Los Angeles)
33. Benu (San Francisco)
34. Sabayon (Montreal)
35. AnnaLena (Vancouver)
36. Corima (New York)
37. Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi (Washington, DC)
38. Torrisi (New York)
39. Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi (New York)
40. Friday Saturday Sunday (Philadelphia)
41. Semma (New York)
42. Pascual (Washington, DC)
43. Gramercy Tavern (New York)
44. Atelier Crenn (San Francisco)
45. Sons & Daughters (San Francisco)
46. Somni (Los Angeles)
47. Wild Blue (Whistler)
48. The Pine (Collingwood)
49. Kato (Los Angeles)
50. Diane’s Place (Minneapolis)

Special awards for 2026

Highest New Entry Award: Eight

Resy One to Watch Award: Wildweed

North America’s Best Pastry Chef Award: Eunji Lee (Lysée, New York)

North America’s Best Sommelier Award: Aldo Sohm (Le Bernardin and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, New York)

North America’s Best Female Chef Award: Mashama Bailey (The Grey, Savannah)

Champions of Change Award: John Jones (Shawn & Sons, Barbados)

Estrella Damm Chef’s Choice Award: Corey Lee (Benu, San Francisco)

SevenRooms Icon Award: Emeril Lagasse (Emeril’s, New Orleans)

Sustainable Restaurant Award: Atelier Crenn

Art of Hospitality Award: Restaurant Pearl Morissette

Regional awards

Best Restaurant in West Canada: Eight

Best Restaurant in Central Canada: Restaurant Pearl Morissette

Best Restaurant in East Canada: Mon Lapin

Best Restaurant in Northeast USA: Atomix

Best Restaurant in Midwest USA: Smyth

Best Restaurant in South USA: Dakar NOLA

Best Restaurant in West USA: SingleThread

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