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

The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
4.3
211 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Prime Rib
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 468-3424
  • Website
    http://www.notlgolf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Hicks
  • Location
    143 Front St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
  • Neighborhood
    Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Day Buffet

    CA$40.00 per person

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Come join us for our annual New Year's Day Buffet!!!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Niagara

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Niagara

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning views" of Lake Ontario and a "welcoming atmosphere." Guests praise the "great service" and diverse menu options, including "delicious" seafood and "fantastic" burgers. While service can be slow at times, the "spectacular" vistas and charming setting make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

211 Reviews

  1. John

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose to have lunch before visiting the Shaw Booked a reservation and had an excellent meal with prompt courteous service and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Greg

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated for the holidays! Great food, wonderful views, good service.

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  3. susan

    VIP

    Toronto

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for a meal! Staff are very friendly and welcoming, the restaurant is very nice with great views. It is all set for Christmas now and looks very nice! I really enjoy coming here! And, I'll be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. susan

    VIP

    Toronto

    107 reviews

    4.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food, service is great as always, and I love the views of the lake, river, US side and golf course with Fort Mississauga.

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  5. Trisa

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We generally go for breakfast and order the traditional breakfast it’s our favourite spot in town! Staff is the best!!!

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  6. BEVERLEY

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Both dinner and appetizer was not hot when served. Dinner was redone, resulting in partner almost finishing before my meal was redone. Meal lacked flavour Waitress offered desert to make up for inconvenience, which was lovely, but we will not be returning.

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  7. Betty

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we truly enjoyed our experience. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Thank you

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  8. Norm

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service in this restaurant was awesome. Our waitress I believe her name was Paige was extremely helpful and patient. Thank you

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  9. Liisa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service. The lake view was spectacular.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, amazing service and the food was DELISH!.. We will be back!

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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 4.3 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Prime Rib
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Hicks
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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