January 22, 2026
NEWS RELEASE
Oakville, ON — Visit Oakville is excited to announce the return of Taste of Oakville, running February 19 to March 15, 2026. One of Oakville’s most anticipated culinary celebrations, this year’s edition features more than fifty restaurants from across town offering specially curated prix fixe lunch and dinner menus priced from $20–$35 for lunch and $30–$75 for dinner. New this year, Taste of Oakville will introduce its first-ever outdoor Dining Domes – offering guests a cozy, immersive, winter dining experience.
With an incredible mix of returning favourites and exciting newcomers, including The Mule, Tabule Oakville, Café de Madrid, Andrea’s Cookies, Velvet Moo and more—Taste of Oakville continues to showcase the exceptional depth, creativity, and diversity of Oakville’s dining scene.
The full list of participating restaurants includes: Andrea’s Cookies, Baton Rouge Oakville, Beacon, Blk Swan Kitchen Hub, Boffo’s Fine Foods, Bo.Vine Burgers & Bar, Buca Di Bacco, Burger Theory, Café de Madrid, Ce Soir Brasserie + Bar, Chop Steakhouse and Bar, Colossus Greek Taverna, Coriander Green, The Crepe Kitchen, El Spero Family Restaurant, Farma Greek Market, French Lunch, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Gingerman Social Corner, Harper’s Landing, Holy Cow and Holy Puff, J.A.C.’s Bistro, Just Braise Sandwiches, Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse, The King’s Arms, Marine Tavern, Mercato Sociale, The Mermaid and the Oyster, Milestones, Mrakovic Fine Foods, The Mule, Oakville Fish and Chips, Odd Burger, Paradiso, Pasquale’s Trattoria, Piano Piano, Puckz Pub, Pur and Simple (Bronte Village), Ritorno, 7 Enoteca, Soi Thaifoon, Spice and Saffron, STACK BBQ Smokehouse, Sugar Suite, Sweet! Bakery, The Sweetest Thing Bakery, Tabule Oakville, Velvet Moo, Verace Italian Restaurant, XII Old Fashioned Restaurant, and Zara’s On Wheels.
“Our culinary scene continues to shine, and Taste of Oakville is one of the best ways to experience the talent, passion, and creativity of our local chefs,” said Rebecca Edgar, Executive Director, Visit Oakville. “We’re thrilled to welcome new restaurants to this year’s lineup and introduce our first-ever Dining Domes—a truly unique way to enjoy a winter night out in Oakville.”
New for 2026: Taste of Oakville Dining Domes
The most exciting addition to this year’s event is the debut of Taste of Oakville Dining Domes, offering guests a cozy, one-of-a-kind outdoor dining experience at two downtown Oakville restaurants. The King’s Arms is a casual British style pub that has won two Visit Oakville Talk of the Town awards in the categories Best Burger and Best Cocktail Menu. 7 Enoteca located in Towne Square specializes in fresh, authentic Italian cuisine is a recent recipient of the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Distinction award.
Beginning February 1, visitors and residents can reserve private dining domes from February 19 – March 15 at:
- 7 Enoteca– Bookings for four and six people can be made via Open Table here.
- The King’s Arms – Please call the restaurant at 905-845-1010 to make a reservation for up to six people.
These limited-time domes provide an unforgettable way to enjoy Taste of Oakville’s prix fixe menus under a warm, glowing winter hideaway—perfect for date nights, celebrations, or unique group outings.
Tunesdays
Live Music Returns: “Tunesdays” on February 24, March 3 and March 10.
For the fourth consecutive year, Taste of Oakville will feature live performances by talented local musicians during Tuesday evenings.
This year, restaurants including Buca Di Bacco, Coriander Green, JAC’s Bistro, Paradiso, Ritorno, and STACK BBQ Smokehouse will host artists from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy exceptional food paired with a vibrant, intimate dining atmosphere. More details on the performers can be found here.
Make it a Weekend Getaway
Visitors looking to extend their Taste of Oakville experience can take advantage of great accommodation options. Enjoy the Holiday Inn and Suites Oakville @ Bronte stay and dine package, including a $100 voucher to their restaurant Burger Theory (a participating Taste of Oakville restaurant) and complimentary breakfast for two for stays from February 13 – March 15. At Quality Inn and Suites Oakville, guests will receive 10% off the Best Available Rate when they mention Taste of Oakville when booking. Offer valid until March 31, 2026. Learn more here.
This year’s Taste of Oakville is proudly supported by the Experience Ontario 2025 program.
Watch the Taste of Oakville website throughout January to view each restaurant’s exclusive menus.
If you are a restaurant owner interested in participating in Taste, please email tasteofoakville@visitoakville.com.
For more details on these and other upcoming events, please visit: www.visitoakville.com/events.
About Visit Oakville:
Visit Oakville is an incorporated, not-for-profit, destination marketing organization (DMO). It is led by a volunteer Board of Directors representing the community. Visit Oakville aims to drive economic impact through marketing and partnerships, curating visitor experiences and advocating on behalf of Oakville’s tourism industry.