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Top 25 Chef-driven restaurants based in Canada

Name: Chef-driven restaurants based in Canada
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 457 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 457 chef-driven restaurants headquartered in Canada as of September 2026 and tracks 12,710 professional contacts across them, including 1,617 with verified work emails. Toronto is the largest hub.

This list covers chef-driven restaurants headquartered in Canada, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

457Companies

12,710Contacts tracked

1,617Verified emails

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The 25 largest chef-driven restaurants based in Canada

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 457 chef-driven restaurants based in Canada, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to chef-driven restaurants: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Earls Kitchen BAR	Indirect evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,521 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-run business, launched by father and son, Leroy Earl “Bus” Fuller and Stanley Earl Fuller in the early ‘80s and is also one of North America’s most…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	Cactus Club Cafe	Indirect evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,310 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “People are our competitive advantage; we hire and retain the best.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	Moxies	Strong evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,753 contacts →
	Strong evidence “At Moxies, we’re more than just a restaurant, we’re a place where great food, genuine hospitality, and team-driven energy come together.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	Glowbal Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	307 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Glowbal Restaurant Group delivers an exceptional dining experience that transcends expectations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	Gruppo Terroni	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	244 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our mission at Gruppo Terroni has always been to bring authenticity and tradition to all the dishes on our menu.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	Foodtastic	Indirect evidence	St-laurent, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	243 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Foodtastic réunit des individus créatifs et passionnés.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Symposium Cafe Restaurant	Partial evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	159 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Symposium Café restaurant is a unique exciting concept, of an upscale, licensed, casual restaurant chain.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Charcoal Group Of Restaurants	Partial evidence	Kitchener, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	143 contacts →
	Partial evidence “A inspired group of full-service restaurants operating across in Southern Ontario with over 70 years in the hospitality industry.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	FAB Restaurant Concepts	Partial evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	141 contacts →
	Partial evidence “FAB Restaurant Concepts Inc.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	Lucille's Restaurant Group	Indirect evidence	Montreal, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	111 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Lucille’s offers casual fine dining with fresh seafood,$1 oysters, dry-aged steaks & crafted cocktails.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	Toptable Group	Strong evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	87 contacts →
	Strong evidence “For over four decades, Toptable Group has defined elegant yet approachable dining experiences through the passion and commitment of our award-winning chefs, renowned restaurant…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	Hawksworth Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	84 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Hawksworth Restaurant embraces contemporary Canadian cuisine with a goal of setting forth a culinary legacy rooted in regional produce…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	Piano Piano The Restaurant	Partial evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	77 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Founded in 2016 by Chef Victor Barry and Nikki Leigh McKean, and joined shortly thereafter by Brendan Piunno, PIANO PIANO is passionate about providing guests with an elevated…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	The Mcewan Group	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	74 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At McEwan Group, we bring together Toronto’s finest in gourmet dining, catering, and specialty grocery.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Scale Hospitality	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	73 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our mission is to let our passions guide people into heightened personal discoveries through food, service, design and hospitality.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	Oretta Hospitality	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	69 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Benvenuti ad ORETTA!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	DON Alfonso 1890	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	66 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Created in partnership with hospitality icon Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto is the first North American location of world renowned…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	Kitchen Table Group	Indirect evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	56 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our fondest memories were made at the kitchen table, not in the dining room.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	LA Vecchia Ristorante	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	52 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Take a trip to old world Italy without ever leaving Toronto.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	Freehand Hospitality	Partial evidence	Halifax, NS, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	46 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Our diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars showcase a wide array of cooking styles-from upscale Maritime dining to casual Latin fare to French bistro favourites.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Vintage Group	Partial evidence	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	45 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Vintage Group's restaurants include Vintage Chophouse, Chairman's Steakhouse, Alvin's Jazz Club, Rendesvouz, Luca, Fleetwood Lounge, Pazzi, Gatsby's, Lobby Bar, Moose's and JINBAR.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Restaurant Chez Lionel	Partial evidence	Boucherville, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	43 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Chez Lionel Brasserie Française est un restaurant chaleureux et convivial qui propose une cuisine gastronomique accessible.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Sassafraz Restaurant	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	43 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Set in an array of Victorian rowhouses, Sassafraz has evolved through the decades to become a magical space in the heart of historic Yorkville.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	Central Restaurants	Indirect evidence	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	41 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “This is where great food, friends, and good times are life.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	George On Queen	Strong evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	40 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Under the culinary leadership of renowned Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto, GEORGE has become a top-rated and best restaurant for the city of Toronto’s fine dining.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: chef-driven restaurants. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names chef-driven restaurants.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of chef-driven restaurants, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name chef-driven restaurants. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Chef-driven restaurants based in Canada at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

12.7%Verified-email coverage

27.8Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

15.3%Largest-city concentration · Toronto

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

208

11-50

155

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for Canada, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Canada, over 457 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among chef-driven restaurants, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Canada whose own description of what they do matches “chef-driven restaurants”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names chef-driven restaurants), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among chef-driven restaurants, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Canada are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 1,617 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Chef-driven restaurants by metro

Chef-driven restaurants in Toronto70
Chef-driven restaurants in Montreal34
Chef-driven restaurants in Vancouver30
Chef-driven restaurants in Calgary26

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names chef-driven restaurants, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many chef-driven restaurants are there based in Canada?

RevenueBase identified 457 chef-driven restaurants headquartered in Canada as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Earls Kitchen BAR, headquartered in Vancouver, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most chef-driven restaurants?

Toronto leads with 70 headquartered companies, followed by Montreal (34) and Vancouver (30).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 1,617 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 457 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.