Bite of Burnaby Returns This March: A Month-Long Food Festival Across the City
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Bite of Burnaby is a month-long March food festival in Burnaby, British Columbia, featuring more than 75 restaurants and 16+ curated culinary events. Visitors can explore prix-fixe menus, chef-led dinners, tastings, and workshops across the city. The festival highlights Burnaby’s diverse and globally inspired dining scene.
If you’re looking for things to do in Burnaby this March, start with the table. Bite of Burnaby is Burnaby’s annual March food festival featuring 75+ restaurants and 16+ ticketed culinary events. This year’s edition is the largest yet, inviting residents and visitors alike to explore Burnaby’s dining scene through special menus and curated experiences happening throughout the month.
What to Expect at Bite of Burnaby
Across the city, restaurants offer:
- Special prix-fixe menus
- Limited-time seasonal features
- Cultural dining experiences
- Chef-led tastings and workshops
New additions in 2026 include 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 such as Hello Nori, Cantaritos Mexican Grill, Portobello Restaurant, Zubu, and Steve’s Poke (all four Burnaby locations) are also part of this year’s lineup – view the full list of restaurants
Credit: Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Credit: Steve’s Poke
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
Planning a Food-Focused Visit to Burnaby
Bite of Burnaby makes it easy to turn dinner into a day or a weekend.
Because restaurants are spread across multiple neighbourhoods, you can build your own tasting route. Start with brunch and coffee in one district, explore a nearby park or shopping area, and finish the evening with a prix-fixe dinner or a ticketed culinary experience.
To shape your visit:
Pair dining with nature: Walk around Deer Lake Park, or take in the stunning sunset views from Burnaby Mountain Park before heading to dinner.
Make it a neighbourhood crawl: Choose one area and try multiple participating restaurants over a weekend. Below are your inspirations for neighbourhood highlights:
Plan a cultural night out: Book a ticketed experience, like a chef-led dinner or tasting and explore the surrounding shops and cafés before or after.
Turn it into a staycation: With events scheduled throughout March, it’s easy to build an overnight getaway around one or two signature dining experiences.
March is a great time to explore Burnaby at a relaxed pace. 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. Learn more: biteofburnaby.ca
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