Restaurants

Restaurants

These are my recommendations for places to eat in Niagara on the Lake.  We spent a week in July of 2023 at Casablanca Cottage and ate at several restaurants. I will bold those we enjoyed this year

  • The Old Angel Inn: A block from Casablanca Cottage and a block and ½ from Marrakech Mansion this is the oldest pub in town, with authentic character. Dozens of beers on tap, great pub food. We tried the courtyard this summer, but servers ignored us so we left!
  • The Irish Harp: Live music almost all of the time. Plus, Liver and onions on the menu, a big draw for me.
  • Niagara on the Lake Golf Club: In summer, the patio at the golf course just can’t be beat. The view of Fort Niagara, and the activity on the river is excellent. We ate here in July, food is OK view is second to none!
  • The Stage Coach: On the corner of Queen and Regent the Stage Coach is a favourite for breakfast and a quick lunch. Our go-to for bacon and eggs. We never miss eating at the Stage coach and did not this time.
  • Butlers Bar and Grill: (AKA the sports bar) On Mary Street next to The Best Western Colonel Butler Inn.  They have 8 + TV’s that are always tuned in to the “game” if your game is not on ask and they will switch to your favourite. Try the ribs or chicken from the smoker, excellent! I eat there every Friday when I’m in town for house maintenance.
  • Silversmith Brewery: Located in an old church in Virgil, next to the GM dealer. The Black Lager is excellent and now available wherever you see the hammer tap.
  • The Exchange brewery: Located on Queen Street near the clock tower in what was once the old phone exchange. The brewery is a must do while you are in town. My favourite is The Amber Ale, also available in cans for sipping at home.
  • Willow Cakes & PastriesLocated kitty corner to Tim Horton’s on Mary Street, Willow makes award winning pastries, quiches, cakes and breads. Stop in for a coffee and a snack or a quick lunch. They make the Canada day cake.
  • Fournos Bar and Grill: The grilled Octopus and the calamari are excellent.  parking and patio at the back.
  • Garrison House: Great food and reasonable prices.  Live music one night a week, specials every night. Across from Jackson Triggs winery on Hwy 55
  • Farmers market:Saturday morning – Spring to Fall – next to Garrison House.
  • Balzac’s coffeeIf you want to get out for a coffee and snack this is the place. You can sit outside and enjoy the weather.
  • Budapest Bakeshop: Owned by a local couple the bakeshop has been a great addition to town. They are located on Queen Street just down from the grocery store.  We enjoyed both the sweet and savoury chimney cakes.
  • Il Gelato Di Carlotta: Our after dinner stop on Queen Street. Great home-made ice cream.
  • Niagara Juice Co. The owner was a pastry chef in Toronto so needless to say great pies and of course fresh pressed juices.
  • Cheese Secrets: A great cheese shop, located two doors over from the Angel Inn at #38 Market Street. They have a great selection of Canadian and imported cheeses, plus olives and other good things. They now sell Derrygold Honey from our bees.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion branch 124: For a real small-town experience and great fish and chips stop by the Legion on Thursday night. You will find locals and visitors enjoying fish and chips cooked up by Legionnaires and volunteers. Cash only! The money raised goes back into the community.
  • Masaki Sushi: More than just a Sushi restaurant. I don’t know what took us so long to discover this excellent restaurant.  We ate there again this summer it never disappoints.
  • Niagara’s finest Thai: If you like Thai food you will love this restaurant. Lots of seafood, peanuts and chilies if you like. Warning spicy means spicy!
  • Treadwell: Less than a block from either house. This acclaimed restaurant falls short in our estimation but many people love it so you will have to be the judge. The wine I chose was from Daniel Lenko, one of the much praised about but seldom seen wine makers. The wine was excellent.
  • Ruffino’s pasta bar and grill Fran and I have visited Ruffino’s several times the food, service and atmosphere are excellent.
  • Ginger Restaurant: At 390 Mary Street this restaurant is definitely out of the tourist area. It has been around for many years, now run by two brothers, one up front the other in the kitchen. We ate there this summer the food was excellent.
  • Two Sisters: We ate Kitchen 76 in October when friends were visiting. The weather was great and we were able to sit outside next to the vineyard. A great location and a very good Pizza was enjoyed as well as other menu items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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