Living in Southern Ontario, we’re fortunate to have one of the country’s great wine regions so close to home. And no day trip to Niagara Region is complete without lunch at one of the area’s many tempting restaurants. From casual to resplendent, here are a few to consider
Few things suit an excursion in wine country like a bistro lunch. At Good Earth Food and Wine Company’s relaxing bistro you can enjoy a true farm-to-table experience with mouthwatering dishes like Short Rib Croquettes and Fennel & Cucumber Slaw.
With the world-renowned parks and trails in the Niagara region, don’t ignore picnicking as an option. You can find your provisions in the Gourmet Boutique at Upper Canada Cheese—think fresh breads, pâtés, crackers, preserves, charcuterie, and all those wonderful Ontario cheeses, such as their grillable (!) Guernsey Girl.
If you find yourself in downtown Niagara Falls needing a break, slip into KouTouki Greek Cuisine for scrumptious Mediterranean fare. With a wide range of Greek favourites, from savoury Spanakotyropita to Chargrilled Octopus, you’ll be shouting “Opa!” in no time. Just don’t go breaking any plates.
Unassumingly located in a plaza, this gem is anything but ordinary. Seafood lovers will be hard-pressed to do better than Tide & Vine Oyster House with its impressive selection of steamed, smoked, cured, grilled and raw delicacies from the ocean. Those who prefer terrestrial food will find tasty options, too.
The Restaurant at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery promises “farm dining,” but one look at the menu and you’ll realize you’re in for more than drab meat-and-potato fare. From Duck Leg Confit to Ravine Vegetarian Soup with Chive Muffins, scrumptious Niagara Region flavours abound.
Celebrating a special occasion? Consider treating yourselves to lunch at The Restaurant at Vineland Estates Winery. Not only is the wine list impressive and the menu innovative (Pickerel with Beef-Cheek Pastrami, anyone?), you’ll be savouring everything in one of OpenTable’s 2017 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada.
A truly memorable lunch awaits you at The Winery Restaurant at Peller Estates. On par with the high-end restaurants of downtown Toronto, the list of accolades for this fine-dining establishment is impressive. With options like Hand Rolled Black Truffle Linguini and Bison Carpaccio, sophisticated diners will not be disappointed.
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