Kingstonlicious 2026: Come Hungry, Leave Happy
If winter has you craving comfort, creativity, and a really good meal, Kingstonlicious is back to deliver. Running from February 2 through March 31, this much-loved prix fixe celebration brings together the city’s chefs, brewers, bakers, and producers for a season of seriously good eating. Bold flavours, creative menus, and a lineup that celebrates the people and places behind the plate.
More than 40 local restaurants, cafés, breweries, and even the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market are taking part this year, offering prix fixe menus from $25 to $75.
Kingstonlicious Signature Events
Alongside the restaurant offerings, Kingstonlicious also serves up these incredible signature events, where local chefs team up with Feast On®-certified guest chefs for one-night-only experiences: from hands-on workshops to multi-course feasts that highlight Ontario ingredients, sustainability, and serious culinary talent.
Lakes & Land
Where: AquaTerra
When: February 5, 2026 | 5 pm
What’s Cooking:
Kingstonlicious opens with a Feast On®-certified collaboration between AquaTerra’s Chef Brent McAllister and Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde of Perch in Ottawa. The multi-course menu highlights Ontario-sourced ingredients from start to finish, paired with wines from MW Cellars and a special mocktail for dessert.
Why you’ll love it:
A true celebration of local flavours and culinary craftsmanship, and a perfect way to kick off the festival.
The Perfect Board: Cheese & Charcuterie 101
Where: Flight Cheese Shop
When: February 8, 2026 | 2 pm and March 8, 2026 | 2 pm
What’s Cooking:
This hands-on workshop pulls back the curtain on building a beautiful, well-balanced cheese and charcuterie board. Hosted by the experts at Flight Cheese Shop, guests are guided through cheese selection, flavour pairing, portioning, and presentation techniques, with plenty of tasting along the way.
Each participant creates their own board using curated cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, spreads, and accompaniments, and leaves with both a finished board and the confidence to recreate it at home.
Why you’ll love it:
Part food styling, part tasting session, and entirely delicious, this experience is welcoming, social, and perfect for beginners and food lovers alike.
Terre & Tradition
Where: Dianne’s
When: February 19, 2026 | 6:30 pm
What’s Cooking:
Chef Dave Tosh welcomes Chef Linda Loranger of Dida’s Gastropub for a fully gluten-free dinner inspired by Acadian, Francophone, and Northern Ontario culinary traditions. Expect thoughtful dishes that balance comfort, creativity, and local sourcing.
Why you’ll love it:
A beautifully executed menu that blends heritage and modern technique, without sacrificing flavour.
Make & Feast
Where: Juniper Cafe West
When: February 25, 2026 | 6 pm and March 25, 2026 | 6 pm
What’s Cooking:
Juniper Café West teams up with Otter Creek Kitchen for a hands-on workshop and dinner all about sauces, dressings, and building big flavour from simple ingredients. Guests roll up their sleeves for a guided cooking session, then sit down to enjoy a full on-site meal. Everyone leaves with a personalized dressing and recipes to recreate the magic at home.
Why you’ll love it:
It’s equal parts learning and dining, with practical take-home skills that make everyday cooking more fun and flavourful.
Roots & Harvest
Where: The Everly Restaurant & Lounge
When: March 4, 2026 | 6 pm
What’s Cooking:
Chef Jamie Hodges teams up with chefs Joel Grey and Hannah Harradine Gray of Down Home Farmhouse for a four-course dinner rooted in seasonal Ontario ingredients. Sourced from Salt of the Earth Farm and other local producers, the evening includes wine pairings from The Grange and stories from the farmers behind the food.
Why you’ll love it:
An intimate, ingredient-driven experience that connects the plate to the land it came from.
Flame & Feast
Where: Le Jardin
When: March 18, 2026 | 5 pm
What’s Cooking:
Le Jardin welcomes Fat Rabbit of St. Catharines for a collaborative dinner showcasing beautifully aged beef, standout pork dishes, and signature sides from both kitchens, finished with a shared dessert.
Why you’ll love it:
Bold flavours, expert technique, and a one-night-only menu made for lingering over great food.
Gather & Graze
Where: HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club
When: March 24, 2026 | 5 pm
What’s Cooking:
HEIST teams up with Thornbury’s Bruce Wine Bar for a relaxed, family-style Italian-inspired feast celebrating Ontario ingredients. Expect shared antipasti, slow-cooked ragùs over creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables, and plenty of dessert to pass around the table.
Why you’ll love it:
Warm, generous, and designed for long conversations and shared plates.
Special Rates on Kingston Food Tours
Enjoy tastings at some of Kingston’s best restaurants. Plus an insider’s perspective on the city’s history and culture. Take a walking food tour of downtown Kingston. Save 10% on tickets with promo code: YUMMY
Participating Hot Spots
All through February and March, restaurants across Kingston roll out special Kingstonlicious prix fixe menus, with options ranging from $25 to $75. Expect chef-driven dishes, bold flavours, and plenty of local ingredients, whether you’re stopping in for a casual bite or settling in for a multi-course meal. It’s a great chance to try somewhere new or revisit a favourite with a fresh twist.
While You’re in Kingston
Make a weekend of it. Take advantage of the Our city is your city incentives where you can get $100 off a 2-night stay at participating hotels, $50 off each additional night to a max of 3-night stay. Available Feb 1- March 31, 2026.
Between meals, there’s lots to discover. Wander through Martello Alley, a vibrant arts corridor just off Market Square, where local artists showcase and create their work in historic spaces. Step outside the downtown core at Lemoine Point Conservation Area for a peaceful walk along the Lake Ontario shoreline, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along Kingston’s waterfront, with views over Confederation Basin.
Winter fun is easy to find, too. Lace up for outdoor skating at Springer Market Square, catch the Kingston Frontenacs on home ice for some OHL action, or plan a visit around the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, running February 25 to March 1; it’s the world’s largest festival dedicated entirely to Canadian film.
However you plan your visit, Kingstonlicious is the perfect excuse to eat well, explore more, and enjoy Kingston at its best.
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