Best Places to Eat in Niagara Falls
From fine dining at great overlooks, Italian food to delicious grilled meats. Check out the best places to eat in Niagara Falls.
Stunning Niagara Falls | ©Salah Alawadhi
It's a real pleasure to accompany the spectacular views of Niagara Falls with a good meal. However, throughout the year, thousands of people come to spend the day gazing at the impressive waterfall, so it is sometimes difficult to find a quiet and original place to eat.
Even so, the gastronomy of this border area between the USA and Canada is very rich and varied and there is a multitude of offers to suit all palates. With prices ranging from €20 to €70, there are places to eat ranging from local fare with the best views, to restaurants specialising in Italian food or even English brunch.
Where to eat near Niagara Falls
If your main goal when you come to visit this wonder of the world is to see it and get as close to it as possible, this list will give you a summary of the three best places from which you can get some pretty privileged views, accompanied by a nice meal. You may have to book ahead, but they'll be worth it.
Local food and scenery at Table Rock House Restaurant
If you're a Niagara Falls lover and you're really interested in getting one of the best views in the area, one of the best places to eat is the Table Rock House Restaurant. This place literally looks like it's built on one of the slopes closest to the waterfall and offers unparalleled scenery.
This restaurant has a varied menu of simple, local fare that doesn't overshadow its attractive location, but makes for an enjoyable evening. Its signature dish, the Smoked Salmon Sandwich, is one of the most popular dishes with tourists, who have to book in advance to get a table.
Details of Interest
- Where: 6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person: €25 to €40.
The best views at Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room
Another of the most spectacular views of the entire Niagara Falls environment is offered by the Skylon Tower building, a huge observation deck near the waterfall which, at the top, has a 360-degree revolving dining room, offering a panoramic view that can be accessed from helicopter rides. Don't hesitate, book the full Niagara Falls experience with helicopter ride and lunch at the Skylon Tower and enjoy it in style.
The dishes prepared in the Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room are ideal for dates or special occasions because of the experience of eating at heights and the continental style and variety of dishes that will win over any palate. The marinated salmon and seafood pasta are some of their most popular dishes.
Details of Interest
- Where: 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person: between 40 € and 60 €.
Romantic date at Morton's Grille
Morton's Grille offers diners a family-style, locally sourced meal in the heart of Niagara Falls. Its grilled recipes and variety of local produce make it a safe bet for a tasty, quality meal on your visit to the attraction.
It also has great views of the Falls, but is a little further away from the crowded tourist area, so it offers more peace and privacy if you're thinking of having a romantic moment with your partner or celebrating a family holiday. The wide variety of grilled fish and meat is its strong point.
Details of interest
- Where: 6740 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls
- Average price per person per visit: between 20 € to 40 €.
Where to eat around Niagara Falls and the city of Niagara Falls
A great view of Niagara Falls is not a bad thing, but if you want to immerse yourself in the charm and tradition of the city that encompasses these impressive falls, you'll want to try the wide range of restaurants on offer. From local dishes, based on meat and fish, to international cuisine. Everything is designed to ensure that no diner goes hungry.
Taste good wine at the Reif Estate Winery
And if your trip to Niagara Falls is a wine tasting experience, you can visit the Reif Estate Winery and enjoy a wine tasting while admiring the wonderful views from the vineyard.
You'll also learn all about the winemaking process and the history of these popular vineyards.
Interesting details
- Where: 15608 Niagara River Parkway.
- Average price per person: From €14.
Enjoy a tasty burger at Hard Rock Coffee
Enjoy a tasty burger is another great way to eat in Niagara Falls and get your strength back for the rest of the day, and one option that doesn't fail is Hard Rock Cafe, where you will find a wide variety to suit all tastes and preferences.
Interesting details
- Where: 5705 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 6T3, Canada
- Average price per person: From €37.
English distinction at Queen Charlotte Tea Room
For lovers of English cuisine and style, the Queen Charlotte restaurant is undoubtedly the best choice. Billed as a "tea room", this quaint little place in the vicinity of Niagara Falls offers a little piece of England on the new continent.
The recipes, aesthetics and style are distinctly English, so whether you're in the mood for fish and chips on your visit to Niagara or you want to take a break with a delicious tea and some fluffy sweets, Queen Charlotte is the place for you.
Details of Interest
- Where: 5689 Main St, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person: €10 to €15.
Try the oysters at the Tide&Vine Oyster House
As the name implies, the Tide&Vine Oyster House honours oysters and all products that can come from the sea. With a wide variety of recipes and a strong focus on seafood, Tide&Vine Oyster House is a great experience for tourists who come to visit the Falls and want to enjoy a first-class product.
Every June, this restaurant holds an oyster festival, its signature dish. However, no matter when you come, they will have fresh seafood on the menu to ensure you leave the place with a complete experience.
Details of Interest
- Where: 3491 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person: between 10 € to 40 €.
Craft beer at Taps Brewhouse
For people who aren't looking for a sit-down first and second course, but want to enjoy a good craft beer and a bite to eat, Taps Brewhouse is the place to go. This quaint little place is close to the park museum and offers great value prices.
Their speciality is craft beers, of which you'll find several options on tap to choose from. There are also several vegetarian options to suit all tastes. At this award-winning bar, a good beer or lemonade accompanied by a house pizza is the norm.
Details of Interest
- Where: 4680 Queen St, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person: €15 to €30.
Two Sisters Vineyards Wineries
If we stray a little further from Niagara Falls Park we can find a great experience for our senses at one of the most important vineyards in the area. Two Sisters Vineyards is a young winery that began to make a name for itself in 2007 with its first vineyard, which boasts of being bathed by the Niagara River.
Apart from a spectacular tour of the vineyards, this magical place also offers an extensive culinary menu that allows you to enjoy a good wine with an appellation of origin. My recommendation is to try the tasting menu and let yourself be carried away by the flavours of this wonderful land.
Details of Interest
- Where: 240 John Street East, PO Box 608, Niagara on the Lake.
- Average price per person per visit: €80 to €150.
The best grilled meat at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
The US-Canada border area may have a long tradition of steak, but if you're looking for a place where you can get a delicious Brazilian-style grilled recipe, Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse is the place to go. Enjoying one of the strong points of Brazilian food in the privileged surroundings of Niagara Falls is a great experience.
With the best of the local meat and the typical Brazilian preparation, you will find a perfect balance in this restaurant with a mixture of cultures that will enhance and improve your visit. Its buffet style allows you to choose the type of meat and preparation you like best.
Details of interest
- Where: 6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person per visit: between 30 € to 40 €.
The Best of Italy at Casa Mia Ristorante
Continuing along the line of international food, we find Casa Mia Ristorante, for all lovers of pasta and Italian cuisine. It may not be one of the most typical places in the area, but this restaurant receives hundreds of tourists every day and is one of the best rated in the area.
Casa Mia has several menus for different types of occasions, as well as a wide variety of pastas, pizzas and meats that will transport you to Italy. It is especially geared towards couples and visitors who want something exclusive and intimate.
Details of Interest
- Where: 3518 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person per visit: €40 to €60.
Family atmosphere at Betty's Restaurant
If you're looking to blend in with the local scenery and spaces, I recommend you go for a bite to eat at Betty's Restaurant. This place has an old-fashioned, family-friendly feel that makes it a great place for families with children or holiday groups.
Its speciality is breaded fish and chips, but it also has several types of vegetable and local produce dishes and some delicious desserts ideal for those with a sweet tooth.
Details of Interest
- Where: 8921 Sodom Road, Niagara Falls.
- Average price per person per visit: €20 to €30.
Niagara's signature dishes
Although the Niagara Falls Park is a popular tourist area with a wide range of local and international dining options, the Niagara region has its own unique cuisine. The river's importance and the lush greenery favour local produce and the English and American influences are also evident.
Its signature dish is poutin, a meal of fried potatoes, granulated cheese and gravy. In addition, there is also a wide variety of fish and meat, the speciality being breaded or grilled.
Budget for lunch at Niagara Falls Park
Approximately, the price per person for a meal at Niagara Falls ranges between 25 € and 80 €, depending on what you are looking for. Don't forget that this is a very busy tourist area, so prices can seem a little inflated when it comes to eating out. However, if you take it easy and look around, you can find some real treasures at affordable prices.
Lunch, dinner and restaurant opening hours at the park
It is usual to have lunch around 12-1 pm and dinner around 8 pm. Therefore, you will find restaurants open as early as 11 am offering their menus and menu.
It is typical in the Canadian area, as well as in the northern USA, for lunch and dinner to be adapted to the sunrise and sunset times which, in these locations, tend to occur earlier than in the central areas.
How tipping works in Niagara Falls park restaurants
Tipping in Niagara Falls is not mandatory, as it is in any part of the USA. However, due to its tradition and culture, it is frowned upon if after good service and a nice meal, you are not encouraged to leave a little extra. Tipping is usually between 15% and 20% of the total bill.