Top Best American Restaurants in Oshawa

"There’s something about the buttermilk fried chicken and waffle combo that just works well. Every dish on the Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder’s Sunday brunch menu incorporates the exceptional barbeque cuisine the restaurant is known for, whether it’s paired with smoked meat or housemade bacon or sausage. Priced from $10 to $20, Stockyards favourites include the Dirty Bird (a boneless fried chicken breast topped with bacon and cheddar, a sunny side-up egg and gravy, served sandwiched between a Belgian waffle) and the classic Stockyards breakfast sandwich (a deep-fried poached egg with bacon or country sage sausage and aged cheddar on a buttermilk biscuit)."

"Why go: A wood-smoked BBQ fix at brunch up on St. Clair West!. For 10+ years, The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder has offered the perfect stick-to-your-ribs fare to quench any hunger pang and stabilize a hangover or upset stomach with good eats. What to order: Any dish that integrates their famous BBQ!"

"Prepare yourself for the long lines that await you at one of city’s best chicken & waffles and ribs—pretty impressive for under $20."

"This friendly neighbourhood diner has all the essentials of a diner to meet your breakfast and brunch needs. What’s most important is their famous ice-cream sandwiches. These sandwiches are made with Greg’s or Kawartha’s Dairy ice cream, sat pretty between two halves of their famous doughnuts."

"Known for their crispy hash browns, house-baked bread, and even smoking their own bacon, White Lily Diner doesn’t mess around. Using only fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in each dish — it’s no wonder people go crazy for this place. When: Monday to Tuesday closed; Wednesday to Friday, 8 am to 10 pm; Saturday to Sunday, 9 am to 10 pmWhere: 678 Queen Street East, Toronto"

"Residents of the Riverside community have gotten deservedly smug about this 30-seat restaurant that serves ideal versions of all-day diner food. Massive sandwiches and billowy pancakes are grub done not just right, but exquisitely. Bread, pickles, pastrami, and donuts are all made entirely in-house."

"Lily Garden Chinese Restaurant welcomes parties and banquets, including: Birthdays, Family Gathering,Parties for all occasions. Chinese Food Restaurants, Asian Restaurants"

"American Cuisine, Greek, Fusion, Restaurant With Party Services, Restaurant With Wifi Internet, Take-out, Restaurant With Delivery Services, Restaurant With Private Rooms. after-hours all week. You can get there by public transit."

"Parka burgers are unique in that their burger patties are simply stand-alone vegetables sliced and marinated to create patty. They don’t do processed patties or mock meats. In addition to their 4 veggie burgers, portobello, eggplant, potato and broccoli, they also serve up various takes on mac and cheese, soups and fries and onion rings for sides."

"At Parka Food Co., you’ll find tons of wholesome and delicious plant-based comfort food. Yes, you can use plant-based, wholesome, and comfort food in the same sentence. These eats use all natural and sustainable ingredients to create their gourmet vegan favourites."

"Parka is a 100% vegan restaurant with plant-based comfort food. They specialize in burgers, mac n cheese, cauliflower wings, and more. It you’re craving something hearty and satisfying (but not necessarily guilt-free), check out Parka."

"24-hour standby for students and the downtown crowd, established 1940. Richard Kim, co-owner: My family bought this location [on College Street] of Fran’s in the 90s. The previous owner, Francis Deck Jr., inherited all the restaurants from his father."

"If you don’t have time to grab your pancakes for breakfast, you’re in luck. Fran’s Restaurant serves breakfast all day, every day. Pancakes come in a variety of flavors including original, banana, chocolate, walnut, or mixed berries."

"Opened to the public in 1969, this is where science comes to life in a fun and interactive setting. Discover everything from science and nature to geology and human anatomy via more than 500 hands-on experiences in eight exhibit halls. There are also live daily science demonstrations popular with school groups, a state-of-the-art planetarium, replica rainforest, the KidSpark discovery area designed just for kids eight and under, and Ontario’s only IMAX Dome theatre."

"Located to the northeast of the city along the Don Valley Parkway in North York, the Science Centre is known for the featured exhibits, interactive science displays, and an IMAX theatre. They even have a rainforest area which is climate controlled to help grow different plants to discuss ecology. All in all, the Science Centre is a great way to kill a few hours or entertain the kids if you want more ideas!"

"Located in Flemingdon Park, this museum is the stuff childhood memories are made of. Most of us will remember a field trip here at one point or another, if you went to school in Toronto, but it also hosts a plethora of cool exhibitions that make it worth visiting well into adulthood. Plus it’s home to Ontario’s first IMAX dome."

"The David Dunlap Observatory is a heritage site in Richmond Hill, and it’s definitely worthy of being on your Instagram feed. The building is really unique with its spherical roof and bright blue door, and it’s also a great spot to go star-gazing for some cool shots!. LOCATION:225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON | Website"

"It is quite another to feel more connected with the universe. Just a 30-minute drive out of Toronto offers you access to a world beyond the city. The David Dunlap Observatory is a large astronomical observatory managed by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada."

"The Swan, one of Toronto’s most famous diners, occupied the same space on Queen Street West for more than 20 years. Now Le Swan has taken over to serve French bistro food alongside diner classics - think charcuterie followed by a tuna melt and steak frites with a side of grilled cheese. The menu here includes both dishes that you’d find in a Grey Poupon commercial and food that feels sort of like time travel, which makes it a little different than just about anywhere else in the city."

"Everyone’s curious about the new incarnation of Swan on West Queen West which is Jen Agg’s latest project, a so-called French diner that does rotisserie chicken and late night fondue."

"One of the most special things you can do is take your partner to this restaurant. This French restaurant is quite simply dreamy, with its soft hues, floral arrangements and gracious service will leave nothing for want. Get a table for two reservation and relish an extravagant dinner featuring an always-changing tasting menu."

"This delicious spot is known for its incredible Canadian cuisine. You can order multi-course meals for takeout or delivery when you hit them up on the website ExploreTok.com. When you eat here, you know you’ll be enjoying the finest, freshest, seasonal ingredients."

"Every dish is cooked and seasoned properly to bring out its unique taste. Alo Restaurant also offers pickup and delivery options. A tasting menu is a good option if you want to taste a variety of food in small portion sizes."

"A must see for all film buffs, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is the official home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Inside you’ll find a museum which celebrates all things film and if you really want to geek out be sure to check out the film archives which houses the worlds largest collection of film resources. Sometimes the touring exhibitions are free so check the website before visiting."

"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."

"Home of the Toronto Film Festival, as well as other visual arts celebrations, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is a building dedicated to Toronto's film world. Theaters, libraries, galleries, offices, lecture halls, as well as a swank members' lounge and..."