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Patio and Dining View - The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge

4.5
4.5
223 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The only waterfront patio in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located at the mouth of the Niagara River, with a view to Lake Ontario.
Enjoy unparalleled views of boats sailing the lake and entering the mouth of the mighty Niagara River across from which is the historic Fort Niagara.
Relax with a meal of local cuisine, a glass of Niagara VQA wine, or a pint of Ontario Craft Beer.
The Waterfront Restaurant, Lounge and Patio at the NOTL Golf Club offers a quintessential experience with choice of dining options that will appeal to all.
Enjoy Executive Chef Jeff Hicks cuisine, ranging from pub food in our casual lounge to local fare in our dining room, while enjoying panoramic views of the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and Fort Mississauga. Our spacious restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is available for private and special functions.
**PLEASE NOTE**
Patio is not available for reservations and is first come first serve.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    143 Front St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
  • Phone number
    (905) 468-3424
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–10:45 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:45 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Hicks

Menu

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What 223 people are saying

The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Niagara

    Great for brunch

  • Niagara

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Niagara

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge offers a "spectacular view" of Lake Ontario, complemented by "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners appreciate the "unique menu items," including seafood and burgers. While some report occasional delays in service, the charming ambiance and scenic patio make it a "lovely spot" to enjoy a meal.

223 Reviews

  1. Kathryn

    Toronto42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Breakfast for 6. Food arrived promptly and hot. Large portions. Great service and ambiance. Our favourite place to gather for Sunday morning breakfast.

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  2. Wade

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great breakfast spot with a wonderful view and reasonably priced.

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  3. JanetT

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great experience at the Waterfront Restaurant. Beautiful view of the water. Good value, great quality and selections on both food and bar list, not to mention an amazing service. We enjoyed our meals very much. Highly recommended.

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  4. Janet and Chuck

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Richard was wonderful. Food was lovely. It was quite cool in the restaurant though

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  5. Gail

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Richard was amazing to our group. He worked alone hosting and serving and was very attentive and friendly

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  6. Rick

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I think they were a little understaffed. The fish was extremely overcooked. Server did his best to make things enjoyable. They need some help in the kitchen.

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  7. Charmaine Patricia

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a lovely Valentine’s dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant. The halibut and pasta dish was fantastic. The jazz singer Juliet Dunn was amazing. Service was a bit slow, however it was Valentine’s Day. Thank-you for a lovely evening.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fine and mostly as expected. My omelet had a hair in it and I know it wasn’t mine bc it was in the cheese.

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  9. Dave

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The NOTL golf club dining experience was excellent. Good food, nice atmosphere and super service.

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  10. Susan VIP

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a winning choice in Niagara on the Lake. We enjoy dinner there every time we come. We hear that it’s also a good choice for breakfast.

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FAQs

The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 468-3424.

The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge

143 Front St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (905) 468-3424
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Prime Rib
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–10:45 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:45 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Hicks
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