Two local restaurants among top 100 in the country
Posted Dec 9, 2019 09:15:00 PM.
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OpenTable, has announced the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2019, according to OpenTable diners.
Two restaurants in Waterloo Region made the list – King Street Trio in Waterloo and Langdon Hall Dining Room in Cambridge.
OpenTable says the list is a comprehensive look at the year’s most beloved dining spots selected from more than 500,000 verified diner reviews of over 3,000 restaurants across the country.
Ontario landed the most restaurants on the list with 55 featured.
OpenTable is also sharing some of the trends from 2019:
- Interest in plant-based diets continues to be on the rise globally, with reviews referencing plant-based foods having increased by 136 per cent since 2017
- Healthy substitutions are increasing in popularity across the globe. Cauliflower crust was mentioned 487 per cent more in diner reviews since 2017, along with the popular vegan ingredient jackfruit, a popular stand-in for dishes like pulled pork, being mentioned 148 per cent more in reviews since 2017.
- OpenTable users were eager to try new things, with 70 per cent of reservations coming from diners booking specific restaurants for the first time through OpenTable, compared to repeat diners
- North American cuisine was most popular for breakfast and lunch, but Italian reigned supreme as the most popular cuisine for dinner
“Canada's culinary diversity shines through in this year's list of restaurants,” said Andrea Johnston, COO at OpenTable. “It's evident from the diner reviews that plant-based options and locally sourced menus are extremely popular across the country. We are thrilled to recognize the restaurants that are consistently providing world-class food and drink and exceptional hospitality that showcase the country's tastes for multiculturalism and adventure.”
You can find out what other restaurants made the list by clicking here.
