Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Southern Ontario

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Southern Ontario? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Juniper Dining Co.

5.0

5 (436)

CAN$51 and over

French

Brantford

About the restaurant

Inspired by French Bistros and Lyonnaise Bouchon cuisine, Juniper Dining Co. is a modern fine dining restaurant with a comfortable and casual environment, located in Paris, Ontario. We marry quality local and seasonal ingredients with inventive cocktails, local beers and carefully chosen wines to create memorable experiences, time and time again.

Top review

David

Dined 1 day ago

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. One of the most enjoyable dining experiences I have had in Ontario!

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4.9

4.9 (23)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Speakeasy

London

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO STAFF ONLY, A SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL BAR IN THE BACK ROOM OF J.S. RYAN & CO. SALON.

WE DO CLASSIC COCKTAILS... REALLY, REALLY WELL. NO SMOKE, NO FIRE, NO NONSENSE.

WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PREMIUM SPIRITS, JUICES AND HOUSE MADE SYRUPS, WE OFFER AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.

WE ARE LOCATED IN OLD SOUTH LONDON, JUST SOUTHEAST OF WORTLEY VILLAGE, NEXT TO LOCOMOTIVE ESPRESSO AND THROUGH THICK AND THIN PIZZA.

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Meagan

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

I never have a bad time going here! It’s got a great atmosphere and perfect for girls night or date night out!

Eddington's of Exeter

4.9

4.9 (998)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Exeter

About the restaurant

WE LOVE LOCAL. YOUR FARM TO TABLE HEADQUARTERS.

Now well into our third decade in business, Eddington’s attributes the restaurant’s success to creating flavorful and creative meals consistently using the best of Huron County’s bounty.
Owner James Eddington states “we are so blessed to be living in such an agriculturally rich area of the world”.
Although the local food movement is really starting to take off, it has always been the driving force in Eddington’s kitchen. A menu that changes frequently, as each season inspires the delicacies our region has to offer.
Eddington’s occupies the original Carling homestead (built in the 1870’s). After two major renovations, an addition of the a new dining room and a serene outdoor backyard summer patio, the restaurant has a clean and modern look while maintaining its traditional and warm feel.

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Bill

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

All four of us were VERY pleased with our dining experience and plan to return soon. THANK YOU!

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4.9

4.9 (209)

CAN$30 and under

Asian

London

About the restaurant

Located in the in downtown London, enjoy an elevated Asian fusion menu created by International award winning chef Chef Joseph Tran.

For the month of December, there will only be Prix Fixe menu, NO ala cart menu (will resume in January)

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Joe

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Location,, ambiance and the welcome were amazing. This was followed by wonderful service, a very tempting and curious menu. Our selections were presented beautifully and the flavours were amazing. We were not rushed and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and first experience at Cintro.

Wilks Bar at Langdon Hall

4.8

4.8 (89)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Wilks’ Bar is a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, a night-cap or various bites & shares. With live music every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening and the best burger in town, you won't want to leave.

The Wilks' cocktail menu is expertly crafted by our team to bring you unique creations, both alcoholic and spirit-free.

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Jody

Dined on Mar 24, 2025

We have visited Langdon Hall many times and were married there almost 20 years ago. The atmosphere in the historic building is magical for us. This time we visited to celebrate my wife's birthday with our daughters. We had a number of different items from the menu and they were all excellent. The mushroom soup should not be overlooked. The service was fantastic and friendly as always. We had a great time and lots of laughs.

TRIO

4.9

4.9 (1514)

CAN$51 and over

International

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Formerly know as King Street Trio, TRIO Restaurant is a part of our evolution.

Visit our rejuvenated dining room & experience the best Waterloo Region has to offer. Chef Kyle and his team have been dreaming of ways to excite your palate! From Wagyu beef to the freshest fish & local produce, to our multi-course Tasting Menu, we are thrilled to have you back. Benoit, our restaurant manager, continues to build a wonderful selection of wines from around the world, with particular love for France. Wine pairing is offered with our Tasting Menu or just chose from our consignment focused wine list. Most of our wines are unique to our venue.

Theme nights are offered every two weeks on Wednesday's. These fun & flavour filled nights create an experience that will take you away from France to Mexico to Italy. Our theme nights are available for you every other week on Wednesday's.

We look forward to your visit!

Staff & Man

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Daena

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing place for a special dinner. The service we had was beyond compare. The food is so creative, like nothing you can get at other high end restaurants. From the warm ciabatta to the biscotti that came with the espresso martini, just fabulous. My standout dish was the soup made with sunflower root.

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4.9

4.9 (1529)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Spanish

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

Seasonal and Spanish inspired cuisine in Prince Edward County!

Top review

LynnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was amazing and suggested wonderful dishes.

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4.9

4.9 (614)

CAN$30 and under

Vegan

London

About the restaurant

We are a from-scratch kitchen serving delicious plant-based comfort food that's locally sourced, organic & fresh. We provide our guests with brunch, lunch, dinner, and drink menus representing an array of flavour profiles from around the world, all on a plant-based platform, courtesy of the culinary creativity of our executive chef, Elyse Keegan.
Our unique lunch menu offers a variety of hearty salads, bowls, sandwiches and paninis. Our dinner menu focuses on world comfort foods with our signature plant-based approach to flavour profiling and creativity.
On Sunday mornings, we offer a full brunch menu that's decadent and is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

We also offer an impressive assortment of local craft beers, world wines, and signature cocktails. Located in the heart of Wortley Village, our atmosphere is casual, trendy, and warm.
This area has a selection of great bars and restaurants for you to discover if you are looking to continue your night out in London.

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Lorraine

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

We love to go to Plant Matter Kitchen for dinner. There are so many choices and they all look great. I like to sample different dishes, but my husband goes for his favorites each time such as the beef bourguignon. We always enjoy the food, which is prepared and presented beautifully. Dessert is great too! I sometimes also have a feature cocktail! This is a popular place now and I am hoping that they will expand someday. They need more space!

Sociable Kitchen + Tavern

4.8

4.8 (857)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Brantford

About the restaurant

Sociable Kitchen & Tavern is the destination for the instinctively curious. We fuel your fascination for all things purposefully crafted, whether that's beer, cuisine or design. Our Guests know that life is too short for the ordinary. With a wide selection of beers on tap and in bottles, there is a beer for everyone, plus an inspired cocktail menu. Our Chefs have taken as much time as the brewers to craft everything that goes onto each plate.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 519-751-4042. Please understand we are leaving some space available for walk-in Guests. Please stop by if you’re in the area.

Our team looks forward to serving you!

Top review

Shoumen

Dined 2 days ago

Good food and food prices and service was excellent.

Thaifoon Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (241)

CAN$30 and under

International

London

About the restaurant

We’re proud to deliver an experience centred around welcoming service + exceptional food. As a small family business, we only use home-grown herbs, local produce, + imported ingredients from Thailand for authentic flavours.

Top review

SteveVIP

Dined today

Returning to Thaifoon for a second visit felt like reconnecting with a hidden gem. After falling in love with their Pad Thai the first time, I was eager to explore more of the menu—and it did not disappoint. This time, I ordered the Green Curry with Coconut Rice, and every bite was a burst of rich, aromatic flavor—the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and creaminess that only a well-made Thai curry can deliver. The coconut rice was fluffy and fragrant, soaking up the curry beautifully. My server, Yasmine, was absolutely wonderful—attentive, warm, beautiful and genuinely excited about the menu. She suggested starting with the Tom Yum Wings, which hit the palate with a perfect punch of citrusy heat, and finishing with the Thai Tea Ice Cream, a decadent, subtly spiced treat that rounded out the meal perfectly. Thaifoon isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a full-on flavor experience. If you’re craving vibrant, soul-satisfying Thai food, this place is an absolute must.

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