March in Burnaby is your invitation to pull up a chair
Bite of Burnaby returns with its biggest festival yet, more than 75 participating restaurants and 16+ curated dining events throughout the month.
This is your chance to explore Burnaby one bite at a time, from neighbourhood cafés and global comfort food to chef-led dining experiences that bring culture and craft to the table.
What Makes Bite of Burnaby Special?
Bite of Burnaby is a month-long celebration of Burnaby’s diverse food scene. Restaurants across the city offer:
- Special prix-fixe menus
- Limited-time features
- Cultural tasting experiences
- Hands-on workshops
- Chef collaborations
It’s not just about eating out. It’s about discovering new flavours, revisiting favourites, and seeing Burnaby through its kitchens.
Credit: Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Credit: Steve’s Poke
What’s New in 2026?
This year’s lineup welcomes Il Cappello Enoteca, Lee’s Donuts Brentwood, Mulligan’s Japanese Kitchen, Onggi Korean Cuisine, and Dageraad Brewing with its resident food truck and Between Two Buns.
Returning favourites include Hello Nori, Cantaritos Mexican Grill, Portobello Restaurant, Zubu, and all four Burnaby locations of Steve’s Poke.
With 75+ restaurants citywide, you can build your own tasting tour, one neighbourhood, one weekend, one menu at a time – view the full list of restaurants
Go Beyond the Menu: 16+ Ticketed Experiences
Bite of Burnaby also features more than 16 curated events throughout March, including:
- A Taste of Japan at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (tea ceremony, onigiri making, sake pairing)
- Paella Masterclasses with Chef Javier Blanc
- Cookie Therapy with Jenny Bakes
- Taste of Trattoria at Trattoria by Italian Kitchen
- Her Craft, Her Story at ATLAS steak + fish
These experiences are intimate, story-driven, and often limited in capacity. Book early if something catches your eye.
Credit: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre – Nerikiri Workshop
Plan Your March Food Adventure
With more than 75 participating restaurants and 16+ ticketed events throughout the month, a little planning goes a long way.
Here’s how to make the most of Bite of Burnaby:
Start with the map.
Browse participating restaurants online to see how they’re spread across Burnaby’s neighbourhoods. You can focus on one area for a relaxed evening, or plan a mini-tasting tour over a weekend.
Below are your inspirations for neighbourhood highlights:
Mix casual and curated.
Pair a prix-fixe dinner with a ticketed culinary experience, such as a workshop, tasting, or chef-led event. Many of these experiences are intimate and have limited capacity, so booking early is recommended.
Build it into your week.
Bite of Burnaby runs all March, which means you don’t have to do it all at once. Try a midweek lunch special, meet friends for a Friday dinner, and save a Sunday for something immersive.
Invite someone new.
Full restaurant listings are available here. This March, take your time. Try something unexpected. See where the next bite leads.
Dine, Snap & Win!
Want to make your Bite of Burnaby experience even more exciting? Enter the Dine, Snap & Win Contest for a chance to score some delicious prizes!
How to enter: Dine at any participating restaurant. Snap a pic of your meal. Share it on Instagram using #BiteofBurnaby. Or, upload your photo or video here for a chance to win weekly prizes or the grand prize: a Burnaby ‘Stay and Eat Experience’ that includes dining and accommodations.
Prizes include weekly giveaways and a grand prize Stay & Eat package, including a one-night hotel stay and dining experience in Burnaby.
FAQs
What is Bite of Burnaby?
Bite of Burnaby is a month-long food festival held each March in Burnaby, British Columbia, featuring more than 75 participating restaurants and curated culinary events.
When is Bite of Burnaby 2026?
Bite of Burnaby 2026 runs throughout March, with special restaurant menus available all month and ticketed events scheduled on select dates.
How many restaurants are participating in 2026?
More than 75 restaurants across Burnaby are participating in the 2026 festival, the largest lineup in the event’s history.
Food has a way of bringing people together. Use the festival as an excuse to reconnect, celebrate, or try a cuisine you’ve never experienced before.
