NOTL Bar & Restaurant in Niagara-on-the-Lake

126 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada

★★★★☆
(130 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Event venue Lounge

About

Opened in the Spring of 2023, NOTL Bar & Restaurant is the newest Niagara-on-the-Lake bar, restaurant and lounge. It’s located just inside the 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa, and it features a locally inspired menu, a beautiful indoor space and an outdoor patio by our water fountain.

Website
notlrestaurant.com
Address
126 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada
Plus Code
7W4G+H2 Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
4–10 PM
Tuesday
4–10 PM
Wednesday
8–10 AM – 12–9 PM
Thursday
4–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday
10 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

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★★★★☆
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★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Phenomenon experience at NOTL bar and restaurant! Service is top notch. Our server, Rich, was amazing and extremely personable. The food is absolutely delicious, with generous portions and great flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Highly recommend this place for an unforgettable experience!

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

This is one of the best restaurants i’ve been to since moving to NOTL. the service is always amazing - Elizabeth is fantastic - and the food is consistently delicious! they’ve really nailed the atmosphere, vibe, and mood and it’s always a great time when we go. cannot recommend this place enough!! oh, and the drinks are divine too ;)

★★★
September 3, 2024

Lovely atmosphere & food, however - remember to carefully inspect 100% of your dish when it arrives. I accidentally chewed into egg shells & pointed out the obvious eggshell evidence- that I discovered at the end of the meal - they only took off 15% ($5) but also **insinuating it was my fault that I didn't point out this flaw earlier (Bro, if I saw the eggshell earlier I wouldn't have bit into it??? lol...). Also saying it wasn't a legit complaint because I ate the rest of the meal (I hate wasting food & discovered the egg shell at the end anyway). In addition, we booked reservation on Thur for patio, and arrive Sunday night & greeter complained that I booked the reso "too last minute" (also had to confirm reso via email and did so) and THEY had double booked the patio. We took the indoor table no problem, but didn't appreciate this "professional establishment" needing to quasi-blame their patrons for their own double booking mistake. Great atmosphere, we loved the chicken 😋 (pictured here) just recognize I guess because it's such a nice place, it affords them more complacency. The service attitude was definitely more 'you're lucky to be here' vs 'we strive for YOU to have a great time'.

★★★
August 25, 2024

Great atmosphere with water fountains and open terrace. Good chill service. Water tasted funky. The food started off great actually. Smoked salmon bagel and a peach waffle. Very tasty. However the second course was seriously lacking. Salty everything. The bread didn’t have any butter and the bacon seems like cheap grocery store kind. Essentially a overpriced dinner breakfast.

★★★★★
July 6, 2024

We walked in, after 8:30pm, after being turned away from two other restaurants. There was a wedding AND a bachelorette party going on .... and the staff acted like we were the only patrons in the place. They were all welcoming and apologetic for only having room at the bar... I am Very impressed with the professionalism and kindness. THEN we got our food- good heavens it was AMAZING !! I have never had gnocchi as light and tasty - and the carbonara sauce - the best I have ever had !! My husband had the burger , he said the same. Best burger he had ever eaten .. he said "you think, a burger is a burger is a burger .. they should have a different name for this because it's no 'burger'" five stars all around ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

★★★★★
June 16, 2024

NOTL Bar & Restaurant is simply sensational! It was an easy decision to dine here since we were conveniently staying at the 124 on Queen Hotel. We had an early dinner, and it was perfectly timed before it got busy. Our waitress was super helpful, offering great selections along with cocktail pairings. The Spanish shrimp appetizer was light and flavorful. The grilled caesar was delightfully unique, and the beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection. Our cocktails were spot on, too! NOTL is a top choice for dining while in Niagara on The Lake!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

This chic contemporary restaurant was a natural favourite of ours during our stay at 124. An Amouse bouche is offered to guests at 5 pm daily and we made a point not to miss it. We had dined in on our second night and particularly enjoyed the tuna dish which had an interesting fusion of flavours from its sauce. The Tiramisu was also a favourite. Definitely recommend dining in here.

★★★★
April 13, 2024

Super cool restaurant in the heart of Niagara on the Lake! It’s a different feels than most of the other places around. Very modern, yet charming. Service was fantastic! Food was a solid 4/5. We got most of the apps as we were a big group, and they were good but not the MOST amazing. The greens were lovely, ricotta wasn’t entirely whipped as stated in the description. The tuna was the star of the show as it had this beautiful ponzu sauce, AND the crispy rice underneath. It was phenomenal! I would recommend checking it out if you’re in the area for something different and fun! They have good cocktails too!

★★★★
December 21, 2024

This was our second time here, this time was way better than the first experience, I m glad we went back. The Ceasar salad is a must, it s easily one of the best I ve had. The burger, is also incredible. Our daughter had penne pasta w/ butter and parm, also delish! Our server was very personable and lovely to chat with, I m unsure of his name. Middle age, w/ a beard. The service was SLOW tonight, we were there for an hour before we had any food, possibly a one off? Anyway, we really enjoyed our meals and will go back

★★
November 22, 2024

Absolutely terrible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Wonderful service and very nice modern atmosphere! Our meals were wonderful and everything on the menu looked so enticing! I wish I could remember the name of our server, but he was friendly, welcoming, delightful and on point! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The atmosphere, service and food were more than top notch! My boyfriend and I were down at NOTL for our anniversary and enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The only negative was a group of loud obnoxious drunk women. I wish they had a separate room so their loud voices didn t ruin the ambiance for everyone else. Dietary restrictions: The chef went out of his way to accommodate my dietary requirements by making gnocchi without dairy and it was absolutely amazing!! In fact, every dish was more than amazing!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Came here for a late dinner. Great vibe, we sat at the back patio which had a fountain and made us feel like were somewhere down south. Service was great, from the hostess at the door to the wait staff, everyone friendly and helpful. We had gnocchi, steak, and tiramisu for dessert, and we enjoyed all of these!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Excellent brunch at NOTL Bar & Restaurant. Service was great and accommodating, food fresh and delicious, atmosphere elegant and relaxing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We were staying here and decided to give the restaurant a try. Our server was very friendly and accomodating. We started with the bruschetta which was one of the best things I ate in Niagara on the Lake. SO GOOD. I had the salmon which was very good and my husband had the filet. No complaints and we would highly recommend!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent Salmon dish and friendly service

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Wife and I celebrated our 2-year anniversary dinner here ordering the buratta to share, and the salmon and beef tenderloin as our entrees. Overall, we loved the atmosphere and look of the lounge looked and felt like a wonderful fine-dining experience. The food, however, was quite average at best. For a restaurant that charges $50 for a steak entree, you would think that the standard is quite high, but, unfortunately, the reality is that I could have gone to a regular steakhouse franchise and ordered a similar tasting dish for half the price. My wife did, however, love her salmon, so maybe it varies from dish to dish, but from this one experience, I wasnt particularly impressed. If this restaurant were to elevate the food as much as the space, it would be amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent food. They cook five things brilliantly. So not extensive menus but well cooked and presented. Good bar too.

★★
September 22, 2024

Food took a long time to arrive. One meal came out over 5 minutes after the original meal was served Wine selection was limited We mentioned to our server it felt a little chilly in the restaurant she remarked she was not cold

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We just stopped in for a drink, and Ernesto took care of us like we were family. Fantastic drinks and service.

August 22, 2024

Sent multiple inquiries back in April for rehearsal dinner, and finally received a response... its end of July.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Relaxing atmosphere with delicious food! We appreciated our server, Brandon s, exceptional service and creating a memorable lunch for my family!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We found awsome place. Every food is fantastic and chill vibes. Patio is so cute. Staffs are sweet.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

After a lovely day at the spa, friends and I decided to dine at the onsite restaurant. We were greeted with very friendly service and delicious food and wine. I had the gnocchi and my friends had the prime rib. We were all impressed with our meals. The service was excellent. Elizabeth, our server, went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great experience and apologized when our meals took longer than expected. We will be back. I highly recommend this dining experience to anyone looking for a lovely meal in NOTL.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great meal. Beautiful patio by the fountain.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great ambience and setting. Food was fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Terrific experience all around! We checked in early to 124 On Queen and we were wandering the space while we waited for our room and Brandon made a point of warmly welcoming us and telling about the Zen Garden which we checked out before having a refreshing glass of Cuvée rosé at the bar. We didnt have food this time but Brandon assured us that if we wanted a vegetarian cheese board the restaurant would be able to accommodate that. We sat down at the bar because Brandon made us feel so welcome and the entire experience was relaxing and we felt like royalty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I recently went to NOTL for dinner with my wife and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. We had the brushetta as our app and each enjoyed the salmon as the entree, which were delicious! Our server Elizabeth had a great knowledge of the menu and wines we enjoyed. Will be back and was intrigued by the hotel as well, so might book there the next time we are down in NOTL.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great place for food, great service and amazing cocktails. Kaya and Brandon have made us some fabulous cocktails and they have both been so kind, friendly and have taken great care in making us feel so welcomed. We look forward to having Kaya and Brandon prepare us some amazing cocktails and of course Chef Gavin for his delicious meals..

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great place to visit while at Niagara on the Lake

★★
June 22, 2024

The menu was very small and did NOT accurately describe the dishes. Ordered the Gnocchetti and it was extremely spicy, but there was no mention of any spice being added to the dish on the menu - nor did the server mention it. The burrata came with 3 crackers and there were 6 of us, granted we ordered two dishes but the crackers were small. The Caesar salad was literally a head of lettuce cut IN HALF. It looked lazy and was messy to eat. The drinks were expensive, literally the best part of the whole meal was my espresso. The venue is nice but the service is so slow. One of our group had to literally go and get our bill from the server we were waiting for so long. It was also pretty dead inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This restaurant is an amazing spot to stop for dinner and drinks. The menu while not extensive is done well! So flavorful and generous portions. The drinks tasted great and the service was friendly and attentive. I heard it was a newish restaurant so ignore the older reviews, the experience was so lovely on our last night at NOTL

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I had the pleasure of eating Lunch at this restaurant on June 18, 2024. Brendan was our server who was top notch! I ordered a drink but hesitated because I thought it may be too sweet. He suggested that he would make a similar drink and eliminate the sweetness. My friend ordered it too and we were both pleasantly surprised. I think I ll go back tomorrow for another drink made by Brendan. Thank You!

June 22, 2024

A middle-aged waitress served us. We ordered the first three mocktails from the drink menu, but what was served seemed inconsistent with the menu descriptions and lacked any decorations. Because of this, we observed other tables that ordered the same drinks; theirs had decorations like a lemon, while ours did not. We tried several times to get her attention to ask about this, but we were ignored. One of us got so upset that they wanted to leave. When we discussed this with her privately, she insisted she served us as requested and dismissed our concerns. We felt she was clearly discriminating against us. In the end, we said we were willing to pay for the sparkling water but were not satisfied with the other items and received no reasonable explanation. She outright refused to communicate further and kicked us out. This restaurant has issues with discrimination, poor service attitude, and differential treatment! We hope the manager will seriously address this with the waitress!

May 22, 2024

Avoid. Not worth the price and awful service.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

I would com back just for an appetizer and drinks. We didn t try that much food but we d say that was just okay. It is nice that it s designed to have all 3 courses so if you want something lighter and not have a doggy bag and keep enjoying the area it work for that. It has a great atmosphere and cool to hang out in

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

First time in this place and the waiter was fantastic and the food was exceptional and the atmosphere was superb.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

[updated after feedback] Great food thanks to partnership with the always excellent Treadwell restaurant next door. Chill ambience and chic decor. Dining room opens to glass walled courtyard. All of that is 5-star. The one odd but is the sports-bar-ish lounge area with giant TV: seems a bit out of place in this otherwise very stylish restaurant and bar. Service was not up to par (training issues, honestly) but management has promised to address that. So, we give it 5 stars for what we are sure will be a knockout bar/restaurant as they get the last few kinks worked out. Definitely give it a try and share your own experiences! Dietary restrictions: Keto friendly Carnivore friendly Low carb friendly Paleo friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Please do yourself a favor and make sure you have Brandon B mix you up a drink! He thinks outside the box and never disappoints! Very personable!

★★★
March 22, 2024

My boyfriend and I were really excited to come here due to the great reviews, but we left unsatisfied for the price we paid. Cocktails weren t great and the proscuitto brushchetta only came with 2 small crostini s with overly large cuts of tomato which made it difficult to eat. Additionally, we both had the beef tenderloin which was tasty, but it came with only 2 small slices of potato and a small amount of greens. We left hungry and ended up needing to order pizza. I believe the current menu is seasonal, so maybe it is just a bad time of year. Though the ambiance of this restaurant is great, I would not recommend it for the price.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Fantastic drinks. Brandon will custom mix whatever your heart desires! Will absolutely be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I am not a big drinker at all, but I know what I like. It was my first night of my night stay and I popped down to the bar for a drink. What a great idea. I got to meet Brando one of the best bartenders I ve met in a long time. He really knows his stuff takes his time listens and understands what needs to be done for the guest. I even went back down later for another drink before bed and was so happy I did. I got to meet Justin who seems to be new but so sweet and chatty Rich. These guys have a great connection and you can tell they enjoy what they do just by listening to their banter. Brando took such great care of me, and I highly recommend that you just tell him what you like and let him create a sensational, flavourful drink for you. Otherwise, their variety of drink options are at the level of a speakeasy bar in downtown Toronto. On my last night, I popped in after a visit to Peller Estates (see my other review). Beth was on duty with Jess. Because I ve been drinking wine I didn t wanna mix so I stuck with a nice riesling. Beth was awesome to watch as she navigated the drink orders and tending to the bar. The banter between Jess And Beth was so fluid and comfortable to be around. It seems that everyone is very much like a family here. It translates well for a guest to see that and makes for enjoyable memories. Just take in the beautiful quiet, relaxed atmosphere. You can sit at the bar or in a secluded little cove, or even just a table and still get the same amazing service. I didn t eat at the restaurant so I really can t tell you how it is but if it s like the rest of this beautiful place, the meal must be a memorable experience for your tastebuds. I saw the Amuse Bouche that came out and it looked yummy! I hope you all enjoy your time at NOTL Bar As much as I did. Tell them Sunny sent you

★★
March 22, 2024

Went to this establishment Friday evening. The atmosphere was beautiful and our server Megan was amazing. Drinks were very good. The food however, was laughable. Incredibly small portions, which wouldn t even be considered appetizer portions. We left hungry with a big dent in our wallet. They need to triple the portions! The flavours were there, but six gnocchi on a plate just won t cut it.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

It s hard to find a good espresso martini but Brendon made the best one!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great cocktails, delicious food and modern artistic decor. A gem in NOTL for sure. The Salmon and the short rib were cooked to perfection, melding the flavours in each bite. Thank you for the excellent food, Gavin and the outstanding customer service, Meghan! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We ate dinner here twice while staying at the Inn package. The food and service are 10 out of 10 and my only complaint is the amount of food, we felt bad leaving so much food but we could only eat what we could. They did a good job of seating area as you felt like you were private dinning in most spots. We had the Burger, onion rings, chicken club, shrimp and beef ribs all were done to perfection. My wife liked the cocktails and I enjoyed a local beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We came here one evening while visiting from Toronto. We were delightfully surprised at the ambiance of the bar and the incredibly friendly service. We ended up getting a small bite and a couple drinks. The bartender (Brandon) was such a great person and made probably the best Old Fashioned I ve had in a while (and I ve had many!). He literally makes a special effort to make a personal connection with each guest and really makes sure your experience is perfect. We will be back very soon. Thank you NOTL Bar & Restaurant and thank you Brandon the bartender! Vegetarian options: Very good at accommodating any dietary restrictions.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

NOTL Bar was an extremely bespoke and beautiful experience from start to finish. We went with a friend group and all immediately ordered the Dealer s Choice - where the super talented bartender makes a special cocktail with only a few pointers on preferences. She came back with the most incredible cocktails that were to die for! We also all ordered the espresso martinis after for a pick me up and let me tell you insane! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Shout out to Kaya. The vibe was trendy and chic and we could not have had a better time. What a great spot for a fun flirty cocktail! No pictures to share because I was just having the best time. 10/10!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Helpful and friendly staff The food is delicious and full of flavour. Clean and fresh atmosphere. Thank you for the hospitality.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

A bar is just a bar until the staff add the personality to make it memorable. Brandon made our stay at 124 on Queen the best experience in NOTL yet, quick with a welcoming hello, interested to learn about guests all while polishing glassware and mixing up superior cocktails with the ease of someone who is deeply experienced. As his shift ends the staff smoothly shifts gears as Kaya takes the helm, the resident queen of Mixology (literally a trained mixologist). Once she settles in by reordering the bottles according to her well tuned muscle memory, she s ready and focused to handle the fast paced challenge of definitively the coolest bar in town.

★★★
January 22, 2024

Food was good, but the service was slow and the waiter was inexperienced. We had to wait for soup spoons, given dessert spoons to eat our soup. We asked for side plates for our charcuterie board and were given saucers. Charcuterie was brought out when we started our soup; should have been served first, before our soup. Bowls and glasses werent cleared, cluttering the table. Had to wait a long time for entres, and had to remind waiter to bring our wine, which should have come with our entres. Then we had to wait a long time for our bill while our waiter mixed drinks at the bar. Previously enjoyed it there, but not this time.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Decor of the bar was great, more of a bar scene than restaurant. Food and service were OK. Nothing too memorable.

★★★
January 22, 2024

I booked here for New Years Eve and overall I thought the experience was disappointing. They had music playing far too loudly - our reservation was at 6:30 so it wasn t quite party time. The menu was weird - kinda a mix of what I guess was share plates and only 2 real mains. The burger was good, but the overall menu was weird and not well constructed. Service was poor - I wouldn t return.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

New years dinner - music was loud this was before 8pm - food was terrible burger bun was soggy - all food was way over salted - server was very inattentive and only had 2 tables to look after -no manager to come around and ask how the food was -staff was all chatting at the bar rather than working

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I love the food and cocktails of this place. The service was excellent!

★★
January 22, 2024

The night started out well, we got our drinks quickly and our appetizer. The wedge salad was OK. Disappointing that the smoked ham was cut up deli meat. After that, it was all downhill. Our mains took almost 2 hours to arrive. We were told that something happened with the machine and the order didn t go through to the kitchen. However, we placed our order for our mains with our appetizer and that came out no problem. Other tables were also being told that the food was taking longer than expected. When we finally got our food, it was OK. Nothing to write home about. Overall, a disappointing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Amazing atmosphere and fantastic cocktails. The wine menu was also impressive. Next time we visit we will be looking to stay at the hotel.

★★★
January 22, 2024

Came for dinner on a Saturday night and left feeling that the whole experience was mediocre. The service wasnt great and they seemed understaffed. The cocktails and food took a long time to come. The tuna bowl was dramatically overseasoned and overdressed. There was literally a pool of dressing at the bottom of the bowl. The seafood Bouillabase wasnt really a Bouillabase. The table beside us complained that the spicy shrimp appetizer was too saucy and the server admitted that its usually more boiled off than that, but didnt apologize or offer to fix it. Maybe we experienced the B team of staff, but that doesnt make you feel great. The food was fine but I wouldnt recommend or go back.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing but hands down the worst service I ve ever had. Our drinks came the same time as our entrees. Took forever for our bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had the salmon dish and it was amazing. I liked the salad the salmon came with. I would highly recommend this restaurant for others for their date nights. Dietary restrictions: has gluten free options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved the service ! Alexis our waitress was the sweetest, and kaitlyn the chef was amazing. This place definitely impressed and I ve been recommending it to everyone. The vibe and the cleanliness also very impressive. A must go!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kaya, the bartender was unreal. Highly recommend doing the Dealers Choice drink option and letting Kaya make you a drink. She was great and made AMAZING drinks. Food was amazing as well - give the short rib an entree a try. Salmon and Bao buns were also very good. 100% recommend coming here!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and drinks, and a fun vibe! Kaya makes the most incredible drinks! My sister and I ordered off the cocktail menu, but also did the dealers choice drinks and all of the beverages were SO tasty!! 10/10 would recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. The bar tender is very knowledgeable, personable, and creates a very impressive experience!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kaya made some delicious cocktails including several dealer s choice drinks for our party of 6. All of our appetizers, salads and entrees were exceptional. Great staff and vibe!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food and cocktails were amazing! The restaurant is beautiful and the service is amazing. Biggest thank you to Alexis our awesome server! Caitlin s food was so good we ended up sharing both of our orders:)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had the burger with fries and ceaser salad (added chicken). The burger and fries was perfect while the salad was overdressed. The grilled chicken, however, was very good and carried the dish. The service by Alexis was excellent, super friendly and very welcoming. Topped it all off with a nice Chianti by the glass and it was a very enjoyable meal.

December 22, 2023

Couldn t be more disappointed with our experience here. The atmosphere is great but the terrible service can t make up for it. Our drinks came out nearly an hour after we were seated and half of them were made incorrectly. No apologies from anyone, we asked to speak to the manager but they never came to the table. As locals we understand it can be busy but this isn t acceptable.

December 22, 2023

The atmosphere and setting was the only redeeming quality of this place. We went for a friends birthday to get drinks before our dinner. It took the server 15 min to come over and take our order and another 45 min for drinks to come out. One that never made it to the table after asking what a nearby table had and asking to have the same drink. Then as everyone else s drinks were made said it was unable to be made and they made a separate drink already prior to asking our friend what she would like. I ordered a spicy margarita which they said they were able to make it came to the table and half off the drink was spilled on my phone and wasn t spicy at all just a regular margarita. There was no apologies for the wait. We were the only table there every other table that sat after us had a drink and second rounds before ours even came. We are local and we re excited to try a new place, however we will not be returning. We went up to the bar after waiting 30 min for drinks and then heard them making them after. I asked to speak to a manager to who I had to wait another 10 min to speak to. Who did absolutely nothing and said she would come over to bring the bills and settle the table and we never saw. Our whole group has worked in the restaurant and service industry for 9 years and have never had an experience or service like this before. No apologies or guest recovery skills at all. For a bar that is called notl and speaks of the locals being notlers the way they treat locals and customers is terrible. We have never been so disappointed with a restaurant and bar before. Save your money and go anywhere else! Drinks were terrible when they did come and were 20$ each. There is not enough bad things we can say about our experience absolutely horrendous. When we left another table agreed the service and experience was horrible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This was our first time enjoying a light Alfresco dinner at this restaurant. We sat outside - Ambiance was relaxed and perfect for summer drinks, lunch or dinner! Nice private spot but not congested! The spicy shrimp was amazing and suggested by our attentive and friendly waitress, Alexis! She was pleasant and easy to talk too. Her recommendation was a hit. The rice balls were soo good too. It made our quick spot into an enjoyable experience. Go check this place out - I want to go back and try more of that menu. Great job with the pretty and airy decor inside too! We will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ben was our bartender/server, he was amazing! was super knowledgeable about the cocktails and had great food recommendations, such a positive soul! we thoroughly enjoyed our time here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So nice to have an option to have a quiet late drink after a show. Looking forward to eating here shortly and for this new endeavour to go from strength to strength. Special thanks to Alexis for taking such good care of us.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I was on a girls trip to Niagara on the lake. We decided to go to an NOTL for a drink, but we ended up staying there the entire night at the bar because we really got along with your staff and ended up canceling our reservations we had for dinner at another place. Ben was such an amazing bartender. He knew exactly how to make drinks. He was very knowledgeable, and made all the fancy drinks for the entire restaurant with a smile on his face and with confidence. We stayed at the bar the entire night and chatted with him. We also had the pleasure of meeting Alexis, Jamie and Marcus. The girls were super busy but had everything under control. I liked the way the staff all got along and collaborated with one another. The respect they had for each other was really nice to see. Marcus was new however he was a great help to the team. He knew what to do without someone constantly having to tell him. Your staff is amazing and me and my friends are lucky we had the pleasure of meeting them. Keep up the good work!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We meant to stop by NOTL for a quick drink before dinner but ended up cancelling reservations at another restaurant and staying here for the entire evening. While the venue was stunning and such a gem in Niagara on the Lake, the staff was even better. Our bartender Ben was impressive! Every drink he mixed was perfection (even the Dealers Choice ones!), and he ran a busy night with ease and a smile. The staff (Alexis, Jamie and Marcus) was super friendly and accommodating. We can t wait to visit again soon!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came here with a friend a few days ago & sat at the bar for a drink. The bartender Ben was super friendly & knows his stuff! Iordered a dealers choice cocktail & he made me a custom raspberry lavender gin smash (I think thats what it was called) & it was amazing! Would definitely recommend this place if youre a cocktail fan!

December 22, 2023

This was truly the worst restaurant I ve been to. After waiting an hour and a half for our food to come out my salmon was raw. I had to send it back twice. It came back slightly more cooked the second time but it was clear that it was just thrown in the microwave. First off I wouldn t think a nice restaurant would just throw food in a microwave not even to mention that they still sent it back still undercooked. After waiting so long for our food we were there waiting for food for 2 hours that was poor quality and extremely overpriced. The manger only came the second time my salmon had to be sent back and thankfully my meal was comped but everyone else at the table had to pay over $50 for a meal that came 2 hours late. I do not recommend this place to anyone visiting niagara on the lake. It was unfortunate that we wasted over 2 hours of our night at this restaurant.

December 22, 2023

This restaurant was possibly the worst place I have eaten. The treatment, lack of care and respect from a waitstaff is absurd. We went out for a friends birthday and sat for 2 hours waiting for our food only for it to come out and two of the meals were undercooked and the rest were cold. Our waitress was avoiding eye contact and only refilled our small water glasses once. After speaking to the manager only two of the meals were comped. Definitely will notl encourage anyone to visit this place.

December 22, 2023

Very unprofessional service. Waited for an hour and a half for the group to get their entrees only to be met with excuses on why the food took so long.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had dinner Saturday Night, our server was great. Drinks were very good and food was delightful. The fountain area is so peaceful and a great place to dine on Queen Street. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed a fantastic meal and drinks at NOTL last night. Our server was able to make greats suggestions for drinks and food. The pork belly bao and onion rings were especially delicious. We will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and great customer service! Would definitely come again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The Tuna Poke Bowl was excellent! And the white sangria:). The chicken club sandwich was very good, but the dressing on house salad tasted a bit unusual, like the oil used was already rancid. I at least could n t eat it. The dessert - salted caramel sundae - was heavenly although a huge portion just for one, so we shared it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed dinner on the patio with friends. Sat near the fountain..what a gorgeous spot! With such a great collection of cocktails, I had a hard time deciding what to order. I enjoyed my mussels and fries and will be back again soon to try more :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super excellent service, the quality of the food is exceptional, I recommend the NOTL burger and the Salmon Kid-friendliness: They have hamburgers and fries, and the quantity is enough for the children to eat, the atmosphere in the afternoon is calm and children can come in to eat

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing!!! Atmosphere is on point, highly recommend. Service was impeccable, and will come again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is the most AMAZING restaurant on planet earth!!! Food, service and atmosphere are all 11/10.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It was and Amazing night at 124. Enjoyed the food and drinks.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant! From the incredible ambiance to the outstanding service, every aspect was top-notch. The flavours in each dish were truly amazing, leaving me in awe of the chefs talent. I cant wait to return and savour more of their amazing creations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious, great atmosphere, great service. HUGE portions. Would definitely recommend the burger

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had my first visit to the NOTL Restaurant & Bar. Ordered the fried chicken sandwich and it was AMAZING. The outdoor patio is beautifully decorated, service was perfect. Look forward to my next visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and drinks + attentive service. The Tomato and fresh Niagara Peach Salad is worth the drive alone. Great selection of local wines too from nearby vineyards. Can t wait to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This has been the top spot for my Fiancé and I when we have been in the area l! We love the atmosphere! So cozy and chique! The staff are so wonderful and welcoming! The cocktails are to die for! We are getting married here in the fall and cannot wait for our family and friends to come and enjoy! Wheelchair accessibility: There entrance is a flat doorway and the dining space and bar are on one level with space to accommodate wheelchairs.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My spouse and I had a lovely experience. We were greeted by the manager, Rick who was very warm and welcoming. We started off the drinks with a Dealer s Choice (recommended by Rick) which was a custom cocktail based on flavours you enjoy: 10/10. They made a terrific tequila-based sriracha cocktail. We then had the mussels to start, which were out of this world; the sauce was incredible: 10/10. My partner had the burger which was flavourful and well worth the price. I had the steak frites, and was not expecting such a generous portion. It was priced appropriately for the size and absolutely delicious. Our server, Avery was very accommodating as well, and present throughout the whole experience. All in all, Rick and Avery were amazing, we will be back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This bar and restaurant is such a vibe, I love it! Great tunes, amazing food, beautiful drinks and incredible service. I can t remember their names but the female twins (one served us last time and was amazing) and female hostess with curly hair were incredible. Can t wait to come back!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered a starter of arancini, a cesar salad and a cheeseburger with a side of salad. By definition, an arancini as rice inside, but not here. It was a ball of deep fried dought with a cube of cold mozzarella inside, not even melted The cesar salad was OK, nothing great really, but the burger was lees than OK. Zero seasoning on the meat, supper soggy buns and again the cheese was not melted ! For a 28$ plus tax and tip burger, this is totally unacceptable !! The side of salad was super basic and would ve been eatable of it came with a decent dressing, not a cheap kraft type pre-made dressing. How hard is it to make your own dressing really ? Anyways after spending over 100$ for these 3 dishes, I have to say that I m really disappointed with this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ate here for lunch, sharing a chicken burger. Delicious with a great atmosphere. Came back at night for drinks and Michael, the bartender made us fabulous drinks that were thoroughly enjoyed simply off of flavor profile preferences. Must visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We ate at the NOTL bar and restaurant during our stay at the 124 Hotel. The drinks were absolutely amazing! We requested the dealers choice which was a specially crafted drink made just for you based on what flavours you like. Our server Megan was very pleasant, attentive, and gave great recommendations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came in for a cocktail. I requested a cynar-forward cocktail and Michael did not disappoint! He made up a cocktail for me that was off-menu and it was excellent. All around great service! Also, Justin should be a comedian.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

its a generous 3 stars - we had made a reservation and when we arrived place looked empty but we sat around the lobby for 10-15 waiting. Then we sat around 10 minutes at the table to be poured some water , then there was a bit of a confusion who our server was going to be (amongst themselves) ... food was meh , bartender was serving us (yes food in the patio) - who was nice and offered to make my wife creative cocktails - they were ok --- heres my problem - - i dont understand why some bartenders offer mixologist level cocktails when the talent to put together a classic margarita is not quite there! Dont get me wrong the effort is there - but sometimes its just ok to say nah we cant do it but do what you can really well. - place is mismanaged - clearly no one knew who serves which table - I cant fathom what they would do on a busy day on that strip. - prices is reasonable so i wont expect much from the food Place is pretty and has a lot of potential but dont think its organized, they need a floor manager of some kind.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A few family members and I decided to check this place out just for the cocktails and although the initial service was odd, it ended up being one of the best cocktail bars Ive ever been to. My wife and I showed up alone and werent acknowledged by anyone. Only half the dining area was full so we assumed it was due to the place being short staffed. As a result, we went to The Irish Harpe for a few drinks while waiting for the remainder of our group to show up at NOTL. Assuming a bigger group would catch attention was correct because they got seated no problem. This was the only real issue during our visit. After we finally sat down, our mixologist Michael (who was also our server) began to blow our minds with cocktail after cocktail the rest of the night. Every round would result in us passing our drinks around as a sort of tasting ritual followed by shaking heads in disbelief. They were incredible! Lots and lots of options too. Michael had also mentioned that the current menu was way too vast and that they would be slimming the menu down as the drinks we had gotten were the most popular. After having a few listed cocktails, Michael ended up doing dealers choice with us the rest of the night. Everyone got something different and those who wanted the same drink got exactly the same thing as thought up before. This place seems like its understaffed and thats really the only issue. Id imagine if the cocktail menu does get slimmed down, it will at least prevent some of the waiting time (but even then, cocktails flew out faster than we thought they would). Regardless, Ill be recommending this place and Michael to anyone and everyone I know that visits the area. Thank you for making such a great night for us!

December 22, 2023

My fiancé and I were here the other day looks cute walking in, service from Michael was good the food however I ordered a chicken Caesar salad the chicken came cold which was super disappointing my fiancé ordered a shrimp bowl, 24 hours later were both really sick I m more than certain it s a case of food poisoning!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The place is clean and beautiful, nice staff our server was very talkative and welcoming. Only issue is the food was very under salted

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really pretty restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. The staff is really kind. Would highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Stayed here a year ago. Great room however the bar was not ready yet. Came back to check out the place and what advancements!!! Brando the bartender was great! His takes on mixologies was spot on. Great banter (even when he spoke Spanish ) Definitely coming back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Brando is the man. He made us incredible off menu drinks. You should come here and meet him.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went on a weekday around 4pm party of 3. The restaurant was not busy and we were asked if we were there for dinner to which we replied yes. We were told to sit wherever we wanted and someone would be with us shortly. Atmosphere & decor here is quite chic & cosy. Server came and greeted us, answered a few questions and made some recommendations- so far so good. Drinks came (nice selection of unique cocktails to choose from) and starters. We had the spicy shrimp (wonderful) onion rings (better than most) and the butternut squash soup (delicious). When it came to ordering our mains my wife asked if an ingredient could be excluded and was told they would check and let her know. No one ever came back. We were then told at around 4:45pm that the main dining area was booked for a private event at 5pm and as we didn t have our mains yet, would have to eat at the bar or the one table tucked into a corner at the entrance and across from the bar. We really should have been advised of this when we came in, especially since we were asked if we were there for dinner! Anyways we took the table and continued on with our drinks and conversation. Another server comes by about 15 min later and asks if we wanted desert (!) to which we replied that we didn t even get our mains yet. They seemed a little surprised and went to check then came back to say that they were almost ready which really meant that the server that took our order had either completely forgot to put in the mains or failed to advise the kitchen when our appetizers were done. Over 25 min later the mains came. They were all very tasty (Atlantic Salmon Bouillabaisse, NOTL Burger, Rigatoni Bolognese) and fresh and we all agreed that it s too bad that the poor service took away from enjoying the meal. We paid for 2 hrs parking when we arrived and had to add more time so that we weren t rushing. No apologies from management only from our second server, no offer to try and make things right either. When I spend over $80 pp on a meal I expect much better service and treatment. Funny thing is I mentioned this to a friend later that had dined there before and they actually had a similar experience; enjoyed the meal but were disappointed with the overall service. There are better options in the area, I would recommend trying those before dining here. 3.5 stars

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent experience! My wife and I sat at the bar. Brando made some amazing cocktails and gave some great recommendations. The muscles and onion rings were the best! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious! Got the burger and fries, and the not your average lemonade from the mocktail menu, which was a fun find! Service was great, and ambiance pleasant. The place has a very midcentury mod feel.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Brandon is the best most attentive bar tender. He is so kind and makes the most delicious drinks!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Brandon is the best. Special Cocktails and all. Always has a taste suggestion for food. Our second trip in with the hopes to see him again for the excellent service. Food is excellent. Service is worth it. Don t miss the around the back entrance. You won t be disappointed. I promise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, loved every bite!! Awesome service!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Brandon is an incredible bartender!! Told him some general taste preferences and he came up with a delicious cocktail based on my palette. Great spot!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its not my kind of place but I can see why others would find it awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a pretty restaurant and bar. Our server Justin was excellent and we enjoyed the special cocktails and our meal.