Ancaster Mill

4.7

3106 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

One of the most sought after restaurants for a Sunday brunch or a dinner celebration, Ancaster Mill epitomizes the spirit of great hospitality.

Situated beside a creek, with a large dining room built out overlooking a waterfall, Ancaster Mill is in demand year-round for weddings, family or corporate events and celebrations. Restored to keep its authentic character intact, this is a place where ambience fuses with fine food and great service. Our harvest focused cuisine allows guests to experience the spectacular local, seasonal ingredients from our Earth to Table farm and Craft Cut butcher.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, French, Canadian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(905) 648-1828
Website
https://ancastermill.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michael Vogt
Private party facilities
Ancaster Mill also offers private rooms from 15-to 205 guests for Weddings, Special Occasions and Corporate Events. Our Special Event Consultants will co-ordinate and personalize your entire event. Our modern amenities, friendly and attentive staff and fantastic cuisine will ensure to exceed your expectations.

Location
548 Old Dundas Road, Ancaster, ON L9G 3J4
Neighborhood
Ancaster
Cross street
Wilson Street
Parking details
The Ancaster Mill offers complimentary onsite parking. Valet parking services are available upon request.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sunday Supper
CA$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sundays are for spending time with family and friends. Join us at the Ancaster Mill for our Sunday Supper available from 5PM to 8PM. Our Sunday Supper is a 3-course menu of chef curated dishes served family style at your table. We can't wait to host you and your loved ones! $75/person $40 for children aged 4-12 Taxes and gratuity not included. Please note that our regular menus are not served during Sunday nights.
Sunday Brunch
CA$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sundays are for highlighting our traditions, namely Sunday Brunch. Join us at the Ancaster Mill starting at 9AM and indulge in bottomless brunch classic cocktails and a full buffet featuring an array of delectable chef curated dishes. $75/person $37.5 for children aged 4-12 Taxes and gratuity not included. Enjoy your 2-hour experience and please note that our regular menus are not available during Sunday Brunch.

Popular dishes

Creamy Parmesan Tomato Soup
crispy buttered crouton
Shrimp Ragoût
roasted red pepper, grilled zucchini, double smoked bacon, confit tomatoes, pickled chilies, sourdough
Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad
crispy beet chips, Lolla Rossa Greens, baby arugula, candied pecans, honey mustard dressing, goat cheese

Entrées

Choice of

Pan-Seared Duck Breast
confit leg, pearl barley, Jerusalem artichoke purée, black kale, Saskatoon berry jus
BC Chinook Salmon
beluga lentils, citrus braised fennel, French beans, vin blanc, blonde frisée, blood orange, herb oil
Prime Rib
AAA Canadian roasted prime Rib, glazed heirloom carrots, herbed pommes purée, red wine jus, creamy horseradish, parsnip chips
Mushroom Bolognese
rigatoni, grilled zucchini, confit cherry tomatoes, king oyster mushrooms, herbed breadcrumb
Add a half lobster tailCA$22.00
Add a whole lobster tailCA$44.00

Dessert

Choice of

Gingerbread Cheesecake
clementine purée, spiced chantilly, gingerbread cookie
Challah Bread Pudding
butterscotch sauce, walnut praline, eggnog gelato
Black Forest Cake
spiced cherry jam, whipped crème fraîche, cacao nibs

What 3,106 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southern Ontario
Great for brunch
Southern Ontario
Romantic
Southern Ontario
Great for scenic views
Southern Ontario
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ancaster Mill offers a "stunning" dining experience with a picturesque setting featuring waterfalls and historic architecture. Guests praise the "incredible service" and "delicious food," celebrating its "beautiful atmosphere" and "top-notch" brunch offerings. While some mention occasional delays, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a "wonderful" choice for special occasions.

3,106 Reviews

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Nathan
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday dinner is a lovely opportunity to enjoy good food, leisure, and an opportunity to connect. With soup, salad, bread, sides, dessert, and choice of entree there is excellent value and wonderful opportunities for every palate.
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Nathan, Thank you for sharing your experience with us at the Ancaster Mill. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us for Sunday Supper. It’s always a pleasure hearing our guests had a great experience. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable meal! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Kassandra
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were absolutely up to their usual excellence, thank you! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Ancaster Mill.
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Kassandra, Thank you for joining us at the Ancaster Mill. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and service at our brunch this past Sunday. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Mariah
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Highly recommend - this is our second time doing their brunch.
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Mariah, Thank you for sharing your experience with us at the Ancaster Mill. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed dining with us for brunch for the second time this past Sunday. It’s great to hear feedback from our guests that had a wonderful time. We look forward to having you join us again in the future! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Janet
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a such a lovely experience. We so enjoyed our brunch. The food was good and the service was outstanding! Gorgeous setting!
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Janet, Thank you for sharing your experience with us at the Ancaster Mill. We are so pleased to hear you had a lovely time dining with us for brunch. We look forward to having you join us again in the future for another wonderful brunch! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Joyce
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally found the best brunch buffet in Toronto :) must go again :)
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Joyce, Thank you for joining us at the Ancaster Mill. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at our Sunday brunch. We look forward to seeing you again in the future for more amazing experiences! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Vincent
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch selection and service (courtesy of Alena and Kyle) was amazing. We enjoyed our time.
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Vincent, Thank you for sharing your experience with us from brunch at the Ancaster Mill. We are so pleased to hear our servers went above and beyond for your family birthday celebration. We will pass along your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Ian
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting with excellent food and service. All round wonderful experience.
Ancaster MillResponded 1 day ago
Hi Ian, Thank you for sharing your experience with us at the Ancaster Mill. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed dining with us for brunch. It’s great to hear feedback from our guests that had a wonderful time. We look forward to having you join us again in the future! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Stephen
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent dining experience. Food was the highlight!
Ancaster MillResponded 5 days ago
Hi Stephen, Thank you for sharing your experience with us at the Ancaster Mill. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us for dinner. It’s a pleasure hearing our guests had a great experience and enjoyed the service. We look forward to having you join us again in the future! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Isaiah
VIP
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Good & great price. Will come again.
Ancaster MillResponded on January 13, 2025
Hi Isaiah, Thank you for joining us at the Ancaster Mill. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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Maiya
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As my young son put it, "I wish I had a stomach as big as the waterfall, so I could fill it with everything here". Delicious food in a lovely setting.
Ancaster MillResponded on January 13, 2025
Hi Maiya, Thank you for sharing your experience with us at the Ancaster Mill. We are delighted to hear you and your family enjoyed dining with us for brunch. It’s great to hear feedback from our guests that had a wonderful time. We look forward to having you join us again in the future! Kind Regards, Ancaster Mill Team
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FAQs

Ancaster Mill is rated 4.7 stars by 3106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

548 Old Dundas Road, Ancaster, ON L9G 3J4

Additional information

Cross street
Wilson Street
Neighborhood
Ancaster
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, French, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Ancaster Mill offers complimentary onsite parking. Valet parking services are available upon request.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Vogt
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ancastermill.ca/
Phone number
(905) 648-1828
Private party facilities
Ancaster Mill also offers private rooms from 15-to 205 guests for Weddings, Special Occasions and Corporate Events. Our Special Event Consultants will co-ordinate and personalize your entire event. Our modern amenities, friendly and attentive staff and fantastic cuisine will ensure to exceed your expectations.

Ancaster Mill

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Sunday Supper

Sunday Brunch

Burrata Pappardelle

Salmon Rillette

Cape d'Or Salmon

Appetizers

Creamy Parmesan Tomato Soup

Shrimp Ragoût

Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad

Entrées

Pan-Seared Duck Breast

BC Chinook Salmon

Prime Rib

Mushroom Bolognese

Add a half lobster tailCA$22.00

Add a whole lobster tailCA$44.00

Dessert

Gingerbread Cheesecake

Challah Bread Pudding

Black Forest Cake

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Ancaster Mill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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