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Spencer's at the Waterfront, Burlington, ON

Spencer's at the Waterfront

4.5
4.5
5519 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining

Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer's at the Waterfront hosts a stunning patio and a glass walled dining room with breathtaking views. Great for a group or a romantic setting. Sip wine while enjoying a fresh and innovative menu highlighting local and seasonal produce, seafood towers and dry-aged craft cut steaks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (905) 633-7494
  • Website
    http://www.spencers.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matteo Paonessa
  • Private party facilities
    Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Spencer’s offers a unique food concept, featuring market fresh fish, exceptional seafood and mouth-watering Craft Cut Steak.
  • Private party contact
    Spencer's Front Desk: (905) 633-7494
  • Location
    1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1
  • Area
    Burlington
  • Cross Street
    Brant Street
  • Parking details
    Paid parking until 4pm on the West Parking Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Shuck Wednesday's

    CA$25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday night for freshly shucked oysters! Enjoy 6 oysters and 2 glasses of Prosecco for $25 - additional oysters are only $2!
    Shuck Wednesday's photo

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Our 'brunch with a view' offers an a-la-carte menu beyond the classics, featuring a menu of delicious items such as our signature Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict and Spencer's Steak and Eggs along with other brunch favourites. Brunch menu is available Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 3pm.
    Weekend Brunch photo

  • Topside at Spencer's

    Multiple dates available
    Topside at Spencer's launches Monday, September 16th! Soak in the lakeside view with a features selection of $9 sips and $12 appetizers. Available Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Topside at Spencer's photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • Beef Tartare

    Cured egg yolk, comté, red wine syrup | 26

    • Falafel

      Apricot cardamom jam, chickpea crema | 16

      • Burrata

        White raisin jam, cashew brittle, swiss chard | 25 / 35

        • Loaded Potato Flatbread

          Everything onion, crispy asiago, grated potato | 26

          • Confit Mushroom Flatbread

            Polenta, puffed rice, fontina | 26

            • Parker House Rolls

              Tomato vinaigrette | 1.5 ea

              Seafood

              • Oysters

                East coast, house mignonette, hot sauce | 4 ea

                • Snow Crab Cakes

                  Vanilla bean créme fraîche, quince julienne | 26

                  • Clam Chowder

                    Potato, bacon, dill | 18

                    • Tempura Shrimp

                      Avocado, orange, chili | 26

                      • Salmon Tataki

                        Wasabi mayo, pickled shiitake mushroom | 23

                        Shareables

                        • Spencer’s Platter

                          Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, in-house sauces | 80

                          • Spencer’s Tower

                            Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, poached lobster, scallop ceviche, in-house sauces | 165

                            Salads

                            • Spencer's Wedge

                              Poached apple, shaved celery, stilton, ranch dressing | 18

                              • Artisan Greens

                                Castelfranco, roasted pear, quinoa, pumpkin seed, brie dressing | 18

                                • Baby Kale Caesar

                                  Bacon, parmesan, anchovy mayo dressing | 18

                                  Entrées

                                  • Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

                                    Choice of house-cut fries or greens | 26

                                    • Prime Rib Melt

                                      Horseradish aïoli, caramelized and crispy onion,swiss cheese, toasted rye | 28

                                      • Fried Chicken Sandwich

                                        Hot honey drizzle, carrot slaw, boston lettuce, toasted challah, dill mayo | 26

                                        • Avocado Toast

                                          Cured salmon, marinated red onion, fried capers, red radish, lemon oil, toasted sourdough | 26

                                          • Braised Beef Short Rib

                                            Lemon mascarpone fregola, amarena cherry, almond brittle, cauliflower | 46

                                            • Miso Salmon

                                              King oyster mushroom, saffron aïoli | 41

                                              • Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese

                                                Stracciatella, bomba, lemon herb gremolata | 38

                                                • Spencer’s Burger

                                                  Cheddar, iceberg lettuce, thousand island dressing, sweet pickle | 27

                                                  Craft Cuts

                                                  • 8oz TenderloinCA$63.00

                                                    • 12oz New York StriploinCA$57.00

                                                      Accompaniments

                                                      • BordelaiseCA$6.00

                                                        • Au PoivreCA$6.00

                                                          • Café de Paris ButterCA$2.00

                                                            Sides

                                                            • Crispy Brussel SproutsCA$14.00

                                                              Maple bacon

                                                              • Truffle FriesCA$20.00

                                                                Parmesan

                                                                • Add ChickenCA$16.00

                                                                  • Add Miso SalmonCA$18.00

                                                                    Last updated: 24 October 2024

                                                                    What 5,519 people are saying

                                                                    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
                                                                    • 4.4Food
                                                                    • 4.5Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.1Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Great for brunch

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Romantic

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers an enchanting lakeside dining experience in downtown Burlington. Renowned for its "excellent service" and "amazing food," the ambiance is heightened by picturesque views. Highlights include a diverse menu featuring prime rib, oysters, and seafood dishes. Ideal for special occasions, Spencer's promises a "wonderful experience" with attentive staff and exquisite culinary offerings.

                                                                    5,519 Reviews

                                                                    1. Karen

                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      As usual, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff is always so friendly and nice, and the food never disappoints.

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                                                                    2. LAURA

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Enjoyed a lovely lunch catching up with a friend. Our start time was 1:30 PM so lunch was in full swing and it was a bit noisy until some patrons finished their meal and departed. we were very leisurely about ordering in the server was patient without rushing us. We stayed until 4:30 PM. 

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                                                                    3. Bev

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      23 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      23 reviews

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Always guaranteed to be a good meal at Spencer's. My short ribs were fabulous and the Wednesday night oysters are a treat alongside one of their Parker House rolls. Service tonight was great as usual too.

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                                                                    4. Don

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      3.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      To be nice.. drove one hour… heard good things.. was not happy at all, we were very disappointed.

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                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Amazing food, perfect service. Definitely worth the drive.

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                                                                    6. sherih

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Our first time at Spencer’s and we will be back! Our server, who is also the bartender was exceptional, the food was outstanding and our group of 6 had a wonderful evening!

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                                                                    7. Ana

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      31 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      31 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Great place and location, sadly the coffee during brunch was sub par - would be a great investment to use more coffee beans, nothing like a rich cup of coffee with brunch. Brunch menu is limited and only offers eggs Benedict, no other option, aan omelette would have been great.

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                                                                    8. Jill

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great food, great location! Server was mindful of interruptions.

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                                                                    9. Brad

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great date night out with the wife. Server was very pleasant and attentive. I really enjoyed the New Zealand Red Deer, really delicious. Was a wonderful night out.

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                                                                    10. Dr Silvia

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Ordered the tomahawk for two…cooked perfectly to a medium rare, accompaniments of potatoes and root veggies were very tasty. Highly recommend and snag a lake view seat. Service is 10/10

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 633-7494.

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront is rated 4.5 stars by 5519 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 72 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Spencer's at the Waterfront

                                                                    1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      Brant Street
                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Burlington
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Lunch Daily 11:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Steakhouse, Farm-to-table, Seafood
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Paid parking until 4pm on the West Parking Lot
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Matteo Paonessa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.spencers.ca/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (905) 633-7494
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Spencer’s offers a unique food concept, featuring market fresh fish, exceptional seafood and mouth-watering Craft Cut Steak.
                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                      Spencer's Front Desk: (905) 633-7494

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