The Epicurean in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Very good. Amazing soup

This is our third December consecutively, having dinner before A Christmas Carol. Exceptional service, atmosphere and as always food top notch! Thank you

Amazing food and a great fine dining experience. Definitely recommended!

Firstly we didn t get the window table we asked for The server was unprofessional and very hostile and judgmental.. Joel also slammed our wineglasses on our table. Our friends never want to go back Food

The carbonara was great!

Meat was so good. Kid-friendliness: Yes Food : 5/5 |

Wow. Reuben and fish and chips. Loved it Parking: Very friendly

After traveling by car from Kingston with traffic jams around Toronto, we went for a walk here to satisfy our hunger with some delicious snacks. Here we got a delicious salad and wrap. Both very tasty. Plus courteous and friendly service! Gladly again. Wheelchair accessibility: Enough space and access.

Excellent

When we paid the bill, the waiter charged us a 20% tip without any notice. He just chose the 20% tips and asked me to tap the machine.

The duck confit gnocchi was incredible

Great food and service, and very accommodating too allergies

We both had dinner specials of the night, and both were delicious, not mention, plentiful. Easily sat with no reservation and our server was excellent. We did have to move tables as the overhead lights were flickering like a disco ball, but when we mentioned it to the server, he did adjustments to the lighting that solved the problem.

I had high hopes because of the restaurants name. The food was fine, but not exceptional. The crab cakes were tasty enough, but oddly textured. (was it real crab?) The duck confit was appropriately soft, but the meat itself was lacking in flavour. On the other hand, its mushroom cream sauce was delicious. Ive had some marvelous duck confit elsewhere and one disappointed in comparison. The staff were friendly and super attentive. So, on the whole the meal was good.

Service and food was amazing. Our hostess jamie was very nice and truly caring. 100% would go again.

Stopped here on a whim while in NOTL and had a great experience. They accommodated us quickly, service and food were both amazing.

Visited this restaurant after a show at the Festival theatre.Everyting was excellent from the food, the presentation to the flavours.Portions were extremely large ..table to have a second meal the following night.

We stopped in for drinks only. Right on the main street across from the Shaw theater. Great place the people watch. Friendly helpful staff recommended.

A great experience to make a good memory with the family

We had a great lunch and the service by our waitress, Dimitra was perfect. We had a great experience Food

The reason for 3 star is there was a dead fly in my husbands napkin and tons of flies by where we were sitting. Rueben gave excellent service!! The food was average.

Very disappointed! Restaurant patio not open and restaurant was freezing then tried to share a meal and was told if two people are at table I must order two ideas !?! We ordered the fish and chips and the fish was horrible old and dry French onion soup was ok but gave us both a stomach ache

Highly recommend this place! The patio is stunning and the food is delicious! We also had amazing service from Alexander, he genuinely made our day and we appreciated his knowledge of what items of food would be safe for celiacs! Keep it up Alexander

Great food. Great service. Try the ribs. You wont be disappointed.

My friend and I loved this place. From the hostess who sat us, to Dimitra the lovely and professional waitress, to all the other friendly staff: the kindness was remarkable. The food was delicious. I had the burger and my friend had the cheesecake. Both options were very tasty. Will definitely be coming back whenever were in the area.

Sahil was incredibly wonderful and assisted me and my wife when we had questions about the menu. Beautiful environment, absolutely would recommend and next time we are in town we are coming back!

Very nice restaurant with a beautiful outdoor back patio. Service is genuinely exceptional. Efficient and exceptionally friendly and caring staff. The staff truly make the place special. Food is good, nothing out of this world but still very good coleslaw, fries and fish and chips are very good. They also have a pretty large menu so there is a high chance you will find something you find appealing on the menu. I have ate there 2 times and I am likely to eat here again sometime when I return. I only have one minor complaint and it comes down to preference and not error, I had a Reuben and the bread barely toasted and was quite soggy but otherwise the Reuben s ingredients tastes fresh and the rest of the meal was good. Pricing is about average for the area, not really expensive or affordable. Vegetarian options: There is a decent selection of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: There are some gluten free options and a note that food can prepared with awareness of allergies when possible. Parking: Unlikely to find any parking in the immediate premise, some street parking and some parking lots on the outskirts of town but expect to have to walk 5 or more minutes to reach the epicurean especially on weekends and holidays.

Good restaurant but such a shame that you have to pay 40 dollars to bring your own bottle of wine! Please go to Quebec and learn from the restaurants there who don t charge anything when you BYOW

Terrible. We heard the next table guests complain just the same as we had been saying and as we were feeling. We and our fellow disappointed guests all asked to speak to the manager but were told he would not come to the table but we could go to him inside !!!! The waiter also interestingly denied it was any problem of his. And to give an idea of overpriced tourist prices for very average food in a chain like atmosphere, the tuna dish was priced about $58!!

Much too expensive, roast beef tasted nothing, bill over 80.00 with 2 beers.

The waiter was very rude

If you have any self-respect, never come here. They hate animals

Server was very rude! Dogs are not allowed either inside or outside Service

Rude personnel, absolutely cannot speak, behave professionally. Do not recommend.

Good food good service

Friendly service. Excellent food. Lovely setting. The martinis were great (Dark Chocolate Cherry and Epicurean). Feta Bruschetta was delicious. Duck Confit Gnocchi and Chicken Skewer daily special were very tasty. Even the butter was in cute little pineapple shapes.

Not pet friendly! Even service dogs

The worst resultant that Ive seen . Rud waitress . unsafe parking lot.not pet friendly .

Extremely rude staff, not family friendly. Go anywhere else in a Niagara on the Lake if you want to enjoy yoruself.

Rude, rude, rude. I should have listened to the other reviews and gone elsewhere.

Don t go here. Horrible staff, bad food, awful experience. Don t waste your time, find anywhere else to go in NOTL.

The place is situated Ina. Great spot. Service is not bad. We have come twice now. We ordered burgers and asked if they come frozen or fresh to which we were told fresh. The burgers were plastic like and lacked flavour. The kids burger was the same as adult and price was significantly higher. Needless to say The burger was not good ! French onion soup- really terrible. We were charged $12 for a scoop of ice cream. This was the topper. We don t mind paying top- I love giving gratuity but it was 4 adults and 4 kids to which we were charged 20% gratuity automatically which I thought was a bit pushy. Overall the only thing good about this place are the service staff.

I highly recommend this place. Very welcoming and cozy atmosphere. PERFECT service and excellent food. We really had a great time. Thank you! (If you are going for a romantic date or just want to spend a nice evening in some quiet place - you are surely on the right way!)

Great service. We were seated right away without a reservation. It was a beautiful evening so we chose the patio. Very lovely gardens and nice music playing in the background. The service was top notch Quick, friendly, and attentive. The Old Fashioned Cocktails we ordered could have been better. They use the regular Ice instead of an ice block. The bourbon used was not very good and a maraschino cherry was used instead of a Luxor cherry. For a nice restaurant this is something that should be considered for a good bar. The portions were very generous. Bruschetta and crabcake for appetizers had great presentation and tasted wonderful. The toasted potatoes on our main dishes were too salty. The Chicken skewers were very good. The BBQ ribs were prepared well by the sauce tasted a little strange. Not bad just different.

Nice environment, kind staff, delicious food, big portions!

For dinner we enjoyed the rigatoni bolognese and skewered chicken specials and a glass of wine. Our server was excellent. She knew her business provided excellent service and was very attentive. The food was superlative and the atmosphere very chic. They just updated the restaurant. The food for value is what you would expect for a top restaurant. Definitely 5 stars.

food was okay but service umm... go get there

The food was amazing. I couldnt ask for anything better.

Went to Epicurean this weekend in search of fish and chips. Was glad to know some places still carry non beer battered options. Unfortunately the fish was dry and chewy, not fresh and flaky as it should be. The fries were much better. To add to an already underwhelming dining experience in terms of taste - atmosphere was vibrant and relaxed in the restaurant, our server was very chatty and friendly at first, even with my 6 month old baby who wasn t dining by the way, and was the sixth member of our group. The server was kind enough to replace my husband s drink which was new on the menu and had been sent back by others we were told, but upon not receiving her desired 18% or higher tip - was quick to tell us we aren t getting charged for the drink and then my husband felt obliged to pay for another drink on top of the one he sent back to appease her. Not sure what happened, the payment machine had no options to select tip % and clearly stated that we could choose our value and we opted for 15% - the server was watching over my sister s shoulder the whole time as she processed the bill. She was quick to announce we have to meet the minimum 18% as a party of 6. Mind you, my baby who s 6 months old, was sleeping and most certainly NOT dining was our 6th member We will not be going to Epicurean again. I would much rather have a quiet reserved server than a loud chatty one who has a huge mouth on her. We don t need a server to stir up conversation and discussion on our table, or at other tables as you could hear her all over the restaurant this isn t a meeting, families and friends are coming to dine together, they can entertain themselves thank you very much. Either Epicurean needs to have clear tabs to select as most places do for tip values on their machine, or not hire petty chatty servers.

Fast, friendly service and outstanding meal. Will definitely be back!

Excellent restaurant on Niagara on the Lake. Food was deliciouse. Service 5 stars. We enjoyed.

Fantastic service, superb specials, beautiful location. What more could you ask for? The crème brûlée was fantastic Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options including specials. I had the mushroom risotto which was exceptional. One of those dishes you ll think about for weeks to come. Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor bathroom access. Flat entrance.

Fords timing is a bit strange

One of the best Niagara on the Lake has to offer. Their service is beyond amazing. Incredibly trained servers with such a flair for hospitality. The amazing food is the cherry on top. We ordered the crab cakes twice because they were just that good. The flavours are incredible. Portion sizes are good and priced fairly. Their roasted chicken with vegetables another great dish. Their seafood pasta was delicious, creamy and hearty. We will be back for more. Kid-friendliness: Extremely pet and kid friendly atmosphere.

Alona you made our day! You were a great hostess ,Thank you. Food was great too, but we think of you when we think of Niagara on the lake

A great evening with friends. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious

Tourists beware, this restaurant is not family friendly, especially if you are in a large group or with small children. The food was satisfactory, though unfortunately the service was poor and very unfriendly. When taking our order, we were not initially greeted and our waiter did not smile at all. We were rushed when it was time to settle the bill and when I was leaving the restaurant saying thank you and good bye to our server, he just stared at me with daggers in his eyes without replying, while his colleague jumped in and replied for him. It was quite awkward and definitely not a relaxing meal experience.

Very good for drinks. Staff very accommodating

Had a terrible lunch experience at Epicurious in May prior to high tourist season. The restaurant was empty. The vibe (from Jim I think his name was) shifted as soon as I mentioned gluten free. I have celiac disease. We ordered a dish that came on flatbread and asked to have the flatbread on the side so my friend could eat it. He treated us like spoiled toddlers refusing flatbread on the side if we wanted it GF. When we decided to finish up our drinks and just eat the one dish, he charged a $5 seat fee because only one of us had ordered a dish. The place was empty! Possibly the worst restaurant experience I ve ever had. If you have dietary restrictions and want value for money, go elsewhere.

Food was delicious and fresh, huge variety of drinks. Thouroughly enjoyed ojt service here

My husband and I tried this restaurant today for lunch when we were in town. It was a beautiful day, so we chose to eat outside on the back patio, which was lovely. I chose the Beef Sandwich, which came with salad and fries, which I liked because I often want both! I found the sandwich a bit dry; it could have had more mayo or some jus for dipping. My husband had the Rueben which he liked as well. There are vegetarian and gluten free options availabile. Our server was pleasant, but I did find that she hovered a bit too much. When it came time to pay, we did not like that there was a default tip inputted, which was off-putting. Overall our experience was good and would recommend.

Great place with courteous and professional staff, quality food and nice mood (finally a restaurant that does not blast the music so loud you cannot hear the person next to you!), very reasonably priced for the quality of food and service. They were able to accomodate my gluten intolerance in a stride. Definitely will come back! Dietary restrictions: There are some gluten free menu options, but a quick discussion with staff reveals more, so definitely ask!

The atmosphere is good. Although the food is not so out of the box but basic. The server was nice and the rest of the staff too.

Service was fantastic. The calamari was the best Ive ever had. Best restaurant near Niagara Falls. <3 Absolutely amazing.

There is nothing that we did not love about this delightful restaurant on the Main Street. The cuisine was delectable - from the french onion soup and the escargot, to the mushroom risotto, rigatoni bolognese, and spaghetti carbonara. A scrumptious molten lava cake and crème brûlée rounded out the meal. Our server Melanie is at the top of her game. Engaging and knowledgeable, she made the whole dining experience that much better. Highly recommend a visit to this bistro when visiting NOTL.

My husband and I were in NOTL this past weekend for our anniversary. We decided to stop in for an early dinner before heading home on Saturday. The staff were friendly and happy. The menu changed from lunch to dinner around 4:30pm, we had arrived just before this but were very happy with the menu options. We ordered drinks that came right away, my husband had the chicken pesto wrap and I had the chicken caprese sandwich both of which meals were delicious! Highly recommend stopping by for a visit on your trip to NOTL!

A hidden gem in NOTL, quiet, clean, very comfortable. The service was warm and friendly, and the food was excellent. We will eat here again when we go back!

Beautiful outdoor eating area. Fits perfectly in the atmosphere of Niagara on the Lake. Food

Very nice restaurant..Fantastic food. I had roas beef sandwich with French fries and salad. Everything was excellent, well balanced sandwich with just enough of perfect volume of horseradish. Lady who was waiting for us wasattentive and helpful. Really great place for a meal.

Service and food was amazing! The crab cakes are a must try! Thank you Jimmy, Tammy and Blain:)

Arrived in NOTL after a very long drive from North Bay. My daughter and I just wanted a lovely place with atmosphere and that was delivered to us by Reuban, what a lovely server. We only had a light meal that night but food was so good we returned the following for a full meal. We werent in Reubans section on our second visit but he made a point of coming over to welcome us back. Thats the point of difference in customer service. Our server (forgive me for not being able to remember your name), for the second night was equally attentive. Food was delicious and set the tone of relaxation for the rest of our time here. Try this fabulous restaurant out, you wont be disappointed.

Food as always was always spot on! Wait staff friendly as usual and we didnt feel rushed at all - thank you for the wonderful experience!

My wife and I had the French onion soup and the Gnocchi best meal Ive ever had! Highly recommend this place! Well definitely be back! Thank you Angela for you amazing service and Abby for the recommendation!

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant today due to several issues with their service and policies. Firstly, they charged us $3 for a simple cup of hot water. We didnt ask for lemon or anything special, just plain hot water. Charging $3 for this seems unreasonable and excessive. They did add lemon which was unnecessary as we didn t ask for it. Secondly, they have a policy where you have to pay $5 to share a meal. As someone with a small appetite due to health reasons, I usually share my meal with my husband. This policy feels unfair and inconvenient for those who cant eat a full portion on their own. Thirdly, there was inconsistency in the information provided about their halal options. When we first arrived, the front greeter checked with the chef and confirmed that the chicken was halal. However, later, when one of our friends asked the waiter, she said nothing was halal. This conflicting information suggests a lack of proper training and communication among the staff. Lastly, I have a sun allergy, and we chose to sit on the patio. The front greeter kindly tried to bring an extra umbrella for us, but a senior waiter rudely stopped her, saying she couldnt move the umbrella. The front greeter was visibly embarrassed and left without explaining, leaving us without the necessary shade. This incident showed a lack of consideration for customer comfort and poor teamwork among the staff. Overall, this restaurant needs to improve its service and train its employees better to ensure a more pleasant dining experience for customers.

All perfect! Definitely a good choice!

Great food and location. Outdoor patio is great.

Great neighborhood place with a variety of options.

Excellent service and food! The Canadian Burger is huge and full of flavor. The Ham and Brie was simply perfect. The salad was crisp fresh greens with juicy tomatoes topped with a vinaigrette. And you can t forget to try the hand cut fries!!

Great service, great food, would recommend

We were browsing restaurants for lunch and while we stopped to look at the menu, a woman burst out the door to explain the special and lure us in. This is super awkward and annoying to say the least- we did eat there and it seemed to be her exclusive job, running at the door when anyone stopped to look at the menu. Then the food- its was meh. A frozen burger patty and deli ham/basic brie probably Compliments brand.... frozen fries and a salad of spring mix and a bottled dressing. The price? A shocker at $100 after tax. All of this left a bitter taste in our mouths.

The service started off well the food was excellent , oh dear we had our left overs thrown away it was a $45 meal what a joke ! They offered to re make, had to wait for that it ok and when we left the building and looked it was WRONG Again oh dear needless to say we probably won t be back as there is plenty of other places to eat here.

Excellent restaurant - we had an older gentleman waiter who was fantastic. Really knew how to serve us quickly and efficiently without intruding on our night out. Might be the best restaurant in NOTL.

April 1st was my mothers 90th birthday and we decided to take her to NOTL for a celebratory 2 days. It happened to be a beautiful sunny day so 4 of us (my mom, sister, her partner and myself) were able to stroll into town. The weather suddenly turned cold so we happened to duck into this restaurant. We seated ourselves near the door at a table for 4. With the exception of one other table the restaurant was empty. There was a man with grey hair and a grey beard who was obviously in charge. I stepped out to go the car to get a sweater for my mom. In my absence this person in charge, manager, informed the others that if I did not return, they would still have to pay for a table for four!! We have never heard of such a thing. What struck everyone was the condescending and accusatory tone with which he said this. I returned and we ordered a light lunch including a latte for my sister and her partner. The food was good but what followed was outrageous. For desert, my mom, being her 90th, ordered a single scoop of vanilla ice cream. She is a small eater and cant take too much cold.She was brought 2 huge scoops. When I reminded the manager she only wanted one scoop, he replied in a very sarcastic tone Well. Youre paying for 2 scoops. Again it was his tone which from the outset was condescending and clearly disengaged from the patronage of 4 women, including a 90 year old, all of Indian dissent. But then the 3rd episode occurred after we had paid the bill. My sister stood up and accidentally knocked over her remaining latte. The manager simply stood there and stared. Not only did he he not offer to assist in any way whatsoever, he made no effort to help get the table and chair cleaned, even after we, and particularly my sister started to use our napkins to clean and also apologise. Instead, he actually walked over with a yellow cloth and handed it to my sister for her to do the cleaning. All of us were shocked not to mention furious. His behaviour was tantamount to subversive racism. He didnt want us there, his service attitude sucked and he didnt think anyone one in his pricey restaurant should assist in helping us to clean up. My sister and I are lawyers with activist backgrounds in human and equality rights It is not like us not to address this mans deeply offensive behaviour straight out. What held us back was that it was a special day for my mom. She turned 90. That is a rare celebration for most of us. We werent about to let this racist creep get the power to upset her special day. But she noticed it all and said so afterwards. I have shared this story with several people who seemed to know this restaurant. Each one said I must write a review. Having put distance between that horrible event and this horrible manager Ive decided to put this event in writing. I didnit even want to give it a 1 rating. Would you?

My wife and I were visiting and stumbled upon this restaurant. Sean was great. Super friendly, and knowledgeable. We will be back!

Lovely meals here on two separate occasions (once in 2020 and then again in 2023). Well taken care of both times we have visited. Great selection of wines, as to be expected in NOTL. Menu has lots of variety without being overly large and cumbersome. Back patio is beautiful.

Super overpriced for the food quality.

Worst food and worst customer service I have had in a while. Soggy pre-made sandwiches for a very hefty price. The server was very condenscending, trying to convince me that the grey smoked salmon that was served is due to the Niagara freshness that us Toronto people dont understand. Dont waste your time and money here. Go anywhere else

Cool place with a wide variety of drinks options. The menu is on the smaller side but quite diverse. Everyone will find something they want here. The food & service was great!!!!

Nice setting, and pretty good service, but the food was mediocre. I was disappointed that our friends couldnt join us for a drink because they had. $5 minimum food order per person. Restaurant was empty, 2/5 people had a meal and they tell me its policy? Welcome to NOTL was out waiters response. I get in busy season, they have to turn tables over but there was at least 12 tables empty. For $25 I assumed the hamburger was homemade, but I was very disappointed. It came with fries and salad, although way too much dressing and it puddled on my plate Fish and chips were a good sized portion and tasty, came with coleslaw. Sorry just wasnt worth the money, wont be going back any time soon.

10 out of 10 food and service. A dining experience we hope to put on repeat. Can t recommend highly enough!

Decent place not worth the money.

I wasnt going to write this review but decided it should be shared. My girlfriends (there were 8 of us) and I stopped here on the way home from a getaway night in Niagara Falls on the recommendation from a past experience. I wasnt that hungry so I only ordered the crab cakes. The server was friendly enough even as I felt a little bit of a pretentious vibe. We each had cold water for the table but I also asked for a hot water which came in a little pot and a mug. It was a good experience until the bill came. I was shocked to see that I was charged $2.00 for my hot water! I have NEVER been charged before. Anywhere. I was stunned. I didnt question it because I wasnt feeling well and we had a long drive back home and I was ready to leave. Ill never return despite the quality and flavours of the food which were very tasty. But the end experience of being charged for water left a very bad taste in my mouth and soured the lunch.

Amazing food and exceptional service!

A great spot! Delicious meals, terrific service. Jimmy handled our large group with ease, he s a real pro.

- Meal quality is not good, had stomach issues after eating fish and chips - Servers not cooperative

Quite delicious! Loved the vibes, food and drinks :) I recommend the pork chop

Terrible, had a reservation on the patio this evening, owner refused entry to my registered service dog even on a totally empty patio. I explained this is illegal and was told he didn t care. Will be reporting to Human Rights Tribunal. Server was clearly embarrassed and helpful in recommending somewhere else.

Oh my gosh I dont know where to begin! Fantastic service, amazing food, and one of the classiest vibes for a restaurant in all of Niagara-on-the-Lake. 20 out of 10 recommend to all!

Half empty, they still wouldnt let us have only drinks and one Appetizer. The sharing fee was $5, which I didnt appreciate since I was not hungry and I just wanted to order bunch of mimosas. Anyway, ended up ordering an app and no more drinks and then headed out.

I was not allowed access to this restaurant because I am handicapped with a service dog! They did not care that I spoke out that it was against the law. I was told the owner is aware and doesn t care! No service dogs period! I suggest you spend your money elsewhere!! Absolutely disgraceful!!!

The uncooked Eli burger, it was from Costco and had no taste, asked the waitress to Chaney it because it wasn t cooked at all, she asked the manager , she offered to put the bitten burger on the grill and bring it back, so wrong, very disrespectful towards us, I said not necessary, i told the manager, I wouldn t eat it because it will definitely give me a stomachache, she didn t say anything, they ruined my evening, here comes the bill, I have been charged full price for something that I didn t eat, not even a discount on the bill. Never again, I told my family and my friends who visit Niagara on the lake a lot to not to go to this restaurant at all. Very disappointed.

Walked in to a very unfriendly manager glaring at us up and down and intermittently throughout our meal. I am not sure if he was just blessed with that angry face or he had a problem with us, but it definitely put us off a bit. Shawn our server and his assistant were quite the contrast though. They were very welcoming and warm. The food was okay and came pretty quickly. Thank you again to our servers.

Service is acceptable. Calamari is a must-try, not oily, and tasty. Penne arrabbiata is spicy which the waiter also highlighted that, and we love spicy food which was good for us. Wild mushrooms risotto is their featured dish not on the menu was great.

Great restaurant with fresh Italian food and a wide selection of local wines and drinks . Had the bolognese which was delicious. Also tried the salads and appetizers. Service is great and the atmosphere is very appealing inside and outside .

The calamari and pasta was delectable. However the outside seating had bugs that made the experience bit off putting.

While browsing this beautiful town, we decided to have a cocktail. NOTL has lots of good options. We saw this place and asked if we could just have a cocktail. We were told, Of course. We sat down, the waiter came. I asked about one of the drinks - the chocolate banana martini. The waiter looked at me, laughed at me and said, How can I tell you about a cocktail. I said, Is it sweet, more chocolate or banana flavor? He said, Ya, its sweet. He then stared off. He took our order and came back. He asked us if we were having food. We decided to have an appetizer. He said, Just to warn you, if you dont order two dishes, they are going to charge you $5. This was the first we heard of that and our drinks were being made. I was annoyed. I said that we asked the hostess if we could just have a cocktail and were told we could. We were having more. He just stared at me. He didnt care. [I guess we *could* just have a cocktail, you just have to pay more to do that. Annoying ++. The waiter was not friendly, not helpful, but he brought us our drinks and food fine. The drinks were fine, as was the apetizer. Nothing remarkable, but our experience may shape my views, I suppose. The setting is nice enough. It is well appointed and clean. So there is that. I would not go back though. With so many great options in town, you can have a better experience elsewhere.

Service was excellent. Food was pretty good, wouldn t rave about it but everything was well done and tasty. Like most restaurants prices are high compared to the food quality.

Have gone on a few separate occasions just do to the bar tending service. Always hits the mark with his recommendations, I asked for something sweet and had the Pinot Grigio which wasn t just the mark so I was pointed to the Riesling and it was perfect. Attentive and discreet service. The atmosphere is a calm, reserved and relaxed feel. The food is a tiny bit overpriced for the quality but between the service and atmosphere it s a must to go to.

Excellent food and service. We enjoyed sitting on the back patio,

Enjoyed my time there and will definitely be back. Good food, good atmosphere and good people. Leo, Sarah, Danny and Alex made it a great experience for sure

Cafe and French Bistro with patio seating at Niagara on the Lake. WowowoWOW... Excellence at its best. Every dish are skillfully prepared, delish with a 5* presentation. Reasonably priced, clean, bright and airy ambiance, staff are the best. Highly recommend it if you are in the area. Vegetarian options: Lots. Dietary restrictions: This is available, just have to ask. Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Avail most places

Excellent food and great service! Lovely casual atmosphere Food

Friendly service...very accommodating. My dad raved about the food. Best Salmon he has had in awhile.

We had amazing service both times we came on our weekend visit. The staff, including the woman who was one of the owners, were incredible!!!!!!!!!!! All the food we ordered was exceptional! I am surprised by reviews that say otherwise, because we only had a positive experience on every level! Thank you to ALL the staff for making our experience a very memorable one, in the best of ways!

Had lunch here last week. Upon entering the restaurant, there were two staff at the hostess station. A young lady and a very tall young man. The young lady was lovely and escorted us to our table. The young man, didnt even crack a smile or make any attempt to make us feel welcome. We were then greeted by our server Reuben (I believe that was his name). He was so lovely and friendly. He seemed very knowledgeable on the menu. We all ordered a special. The food was delicious and prices were fair. Reuben was an attentive and gracious. I would have given it 5 stars if the young man didnt make us all feel uncomfortable. Even upon leaving, he just stared at us. It was very awkward. Our server really saved the atmosphere with his great attitude.

Our waitress was one of the best Service was great Food was amazing Atmosphere on the patio superb Highly recommend

Great place for drinks and dinner! The bartender was knowledgeable about the area and extremely friendly. The food was amazing and fairly priced. The waiter was friendIy and attentive. I will definitely go back again if Im ever in the area!

Such great service, nice drink selection and good food! Highly recommended.

Had lunch, was great.

We had the specials, gnocchi with duck and the chicken skewer dinner. Both were absolutely amazing! The staff is also amazing and very entertaining. We could not recommend this place more.

Fantastic late lunch/early dinner on the garden patio at Epicurean! It was a very busy day on July 1st and the staff went out of there way to ensure the experience was seamless start to finish. Kudos to your entire team!

Good restaurant in Niagara on the lake. well presented and plentiful

Superb food, top notch service and lovely friendly, relaxing atmosphere

Only 4 stars due to prices. Feel that prices can be 30% less at least.

Even though Canadian laws prevent dogs from entering anywhere, they were very kind even putting us in a corner but still accepting our furry friend. Good cuisine

New owners ew

Wonderful atmosphere on the outdoor patio. The food was okay, but we expected something more fresh. The burger was frozen and so were the fries. Food

Wanted a farm to table dinner and was starting to get discouraged with the lack of them. We found this restaurant and it didn t disappoint. Had a beet, goat cheese, spinach salad which was delicious (good serving!) along with the chicken supreme. Partner had the carrot soup and salmon which he said was delicious! The waiter was very pleasant and tentative. Very happy we tried it!!! Parking: There is parking in the back which is free but unless they tell you / you wouldn t know.

My pesto wrap was okay. The chicken was moist but the quality of the avocado wasn t great and the pesto didn t taste like pesto. The bottom of the wrap was dripping onto my second wrap , my fries, and my salad. Other than that the service was great and If you re interested in the food i don t recommend this place

I order something and It did not say it was a sandwich. Our waiter was dumb as hell, (the second one) so yeah atmosphere was great though

My go-to place when Im NOTL. Good quality food, great service, really nice outdoor eating area under a big tree. Great selection of meals. Its a little pricy, but everything has gone up in prices lately. Im always satisfied when I eat here. Recommend for a great lunch.

Pork rib and gnocchi are delicious

food was great service can be improved

We spent $130 after tax and tips on 2 meals (Atlantic salmon $35 each), 1 salad ($17), and one pint of beer. I enjoyed my salmon. While $35 was on the higher end, it was well worth it. The service was really good but I dont like when payment terminals start at 18% and by default display 20%. Im not a big of fan the tipping culture in Canada, to begin with. I think servers should be paid a living wage and there should be some sort of a standard VAT like they have in Europe. I tipped 20% because the server was really good, but normally I tip 10% everywhere I go. I could care less that servers expect me to tip at least 15% when in 90% of cases their service does not exceed expectations or what theyre supposed to do at a minimum. Anyway, I digress. Our server was great and the food was good. This place deserves 4 stars at a minimum. Yes, the prices are on the higher end but you get quality food in return and their patio provides an ideal respite from the crowds on Queen St. I definitely recommend this place.

A really nice restaurant with great service. Great terrace to relax. The food was excellent and you can also order delicious cocktails. Subtle music in the background. The prices are okay. The town in general is very beautiful. Im always happy to be a guest there.

First, I have to call out our server Sean, he did a great job. The problem was the overall management. We got to out table at 7:30. We did not recieve ANY food until 9pm!! And when it arrived, it was bland (but thats a personal opinion). Then, after voicing our issues to the manager, no discount for our troubles. And a 20% tip was automatically added! Ridiculous, entitled, never again!

Lovely restaurant. The food was amazing! Food

Terrible and rude service! That man didn t even try to make you feel comfortable! No value for money as well!

Lovely spot lunch, great food.. Staff did a great job getting us all inside before the rain started.

You should try their crab cakes and red sangria! They also have huge patio on the back. Friendly and affable staff. Food

Fantastic food,best bruschetta ever,beet salad and ham and brie sandwich ,fab flavours.great service..highly recommend you try it.

The food was expectedly expensive, $105 for two meals and a basket of bread. Our waitress was either overworked or just bad/forgetful. We placed our orders in and she forgot to bring items throughout the meal: water, food, utensils, plates. My favorite part of her showcase was when she fingered her way through the handheld checkout in front of me and gave herself a 20% tip... Service aside, the atmosphere is really nice. Spacious outdoor seating with draping greenery, quite pleasant. The food was a little disappointing given the grandeur of the other reviews. I had mushroom risotto and it just didnt live up to a $35 charge. We may try it again, if were ever in the area and get a different member of the wait staff. Perhaps other dishes are composed better.

Great place for outdoor dining on their patio. Fantastic food and service prices are very reasonable.

Patio outdoors is shaded and expansive. Many seafood specials. Lamb was excellent in a wine and mint reduction. Great place to visit and on a Tuesday night at 6:30 we got immediate seating.

Unfortunately I ordered the fish and chips bad mistake very oily and dry fish inside unacceptable for the wooping 27$ they charge extremely disappointed

Sean, our server was very knowledgeable about the food and the area. The mushroom risotto was amazing and my wife had the lamb chops. They were perfect! Highly recommended!

Amazing! My husband and I walked found this place walking in the area and we re so happy we went in. Service was great. The people were friendly and kind. Good presentation was clean and the food itself was delicious! We got the ribs, strip loin and calamari along with mashed potatoes. Besides the mashed potatoes being slightly salty everything was cooked perfectly and taste great. 100% will be returning

We had a terrific meal on the back patio. We were allowed to have our dog with us and truly thankful as we were staying at a local hotel. Service was good. Meal was excellent. Prices very reasonable. Would definitely go back anytime.

Greetings to Sarah, a very nice and competent service. The food was great, it was a short-term reservation... so everything was great!!!

Food was exceptional. Service was very good - friendly staff and cheery atmosphere!

This restaurant used to be a lunch haven for Shaw festival goers. Everything fresh, creative paninis, salads, unique soups with local ingredients, homemade pies, and so on. Under new ownership it is just a typical notl restaurant. When I asked the waiter if their lemonade was fresh, he said it comes out of the nozzle; if you want fresh squeezed lemons you need to go to the Caribbean.

Great food, wine & service!

We had a wonderful dinner on the patio. Service was notably good. The bruschetta appetizer was phenomenal.

Absolutely magnificent in presentation and food quality. I had the special: seafood linguini. Wow! I am a foodie and this was delicious! Large shrimp perfectly cooked, mussels, calamari (perfectly cooked). Atmosphere was lovely inside if we were here another day I would go back and sit on the pretty backyard patio under the trees Service was excellent with Alex. Don t miss this little gem.

The food is delicious, the fresh fish plate

We enjoyed a lovely dinner here. The pork chop with garlic mash was delicious and they had a great selection of wines. Our waiter was brilliant even though they were busy and took time to make us feel really welcome. We sat in one of the cute little booths and loved the decor inside.

Showed up for our reservation on time and was offered a seat with a view into the washroom, or a seat at the bar. Manager offered what can I do, it s chilly and people don t want to sit outside . Food might be great, we left and found a spot (Churchill Lounge) that welcomed us, fed us without a washroom view. No sense of care for their guests and a terrible attitude from leadership!!

Excellent meals, we,four adults, enjoyed pasta dishes from the standard menu. They were all very flavourful, very well prepared and substantial portions. The service was very pleasant and efficient! We will definitely return if in the area again!

UPDATE 09/2023 I continue to encourage everyone to read the 1-star reviews first before eating in this restaurant. Most of them had the same awful experience I had. Dishonest and unbelievably rude owners and less than mediocre food. As a local in Niagara-on-the-Lake, I am recommending to all visitors that they stay away from this restaurant. I am honestly astounded they are still in business. 2022 Review: I would like to preface this review by mentioning that the back patio at this restaurant is quite nice and away from the Queen Street crowds, the food we ordered was good and the service was also quite good (our waitress Lorenza was very friendly). The problem came at the end and then again later in the day. When the bill arrived, my two friends and I decided to split it in 3 equal parts. Our server had no problem with that request and she came back to our table with the credit card machine for each of us to execute our payment. We did so and right after, when we put our three separate bills together, we realized that we had been charged 33.3% more than the original total bill. We immediately went in search of the waitress who asked us to wait at the table for 5-10 minutes for the owner to come and speak to us. Apparently, she did not have the authority to reverse the charges and charge us again the correct amount. We waited 45 minutes and then had to go in search of someone to help us again, as the owner had not come. We were told again that she would be out in just a few minutes (she was apparently busy in the kitchen). We waited another 30 minutes (a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes after paying our bill) and then told our waitress that we had to leave. I left my name and phone number and asked that the owner phone me when she became available. After 20 minutes, when my friends and I were on the way elsewhere and were already very late, we receive a call (not from the owner) asking us to come back immediately, that now they had time to see us. I mentioned that I would be able to return towards the end of the afternoon and to please phone me back to confirm the time. At a quarter to 5 in the afternoon, my friends left for home (an hour and a half away) and, as no one had called me back, I phoned the restaurant to see if they would be able to finally fix the issue. I am local, but I still had to take the time to go back to the restaurant myself. When I arrived, the owner came out of the kitchen and, after some time, told me that she was unable to void all three charges unless she had the other credit cards. I told her that, since she had ignored us for well over an hour before, my friends had had to leave and under no circumstances could they return. I asked her to find another solution, since I found it deeply embarrassing that my friends had been overcharged so much by a restaurant that I had selected. At this point, the owner became quite abusive and started to shout that I didn t know what I was talking about, whatever your name is , that I obviously did not understand the language and that I was living in my own oblivious world . I was absolutely shocked. I have never been treated in my town by a business owner this way. I told her that I understood that mistakes can happen and that I did not blame the server in any way. I was only upset with the owner for ignoring us and then treating her customers so poorly. Instead of apologizing and trying to make amends, she demanded payment for an additional amount (in the meantime, the owner said they had been able to void one of the 3 charges, which I have not confirmed with my one friend whose credit card it was). She then proceeded to tell me to leave her restaurant immediately and never come back . Absolutely astounding! I ended up refunding the amounts to both my friends myself, since the restaurant had not done so as requested. This experience is truly unfortunate, as I like to recommend friends and family to local businesses and I honestly could never recommend this restaurant to anyone again.

We had a fantastic dinner here while staying in NOTL. The crab cakes were some of the best I have ever had. The service was great. I took 1 star off the atmosphere because it was a bit loud for our taste. Just the hustle bustle of a busy restaurant but hard to chat. I would still go back any time. Super delicious.

It was very good and the staff were very welcoming.

I had a terrible experience. There was iron scrub in the pasta. staff in charge saw it without any apology and said herb.Only after I called the manager did I receive the restaurants apology and a new dish. The bowl is not clean, and the staff is unfriendly.I have a lot to say, but Ill stop here.

Would have have given atmosphere 5 star, but a yelling manager while ate, ruined it. Someone needs management classes and to learn berating your staff in a front facing customer service job, does not create a positive work environment. She yelled about too much socializing and that everyone was late. Immediately everyone started sweeping leaves on the patio. I felt for the staff. Food was just okay.

Beautiful outdoor patio, delicious food.

Honestly not sure why the Google rating isn t higher for this place. Located right on Queen street in Niagara on the Lake. Food and service were excellent. I ordered the whole fish (sea bream) and the chef prepared it perfectly. Food

Cant say enough, this was the best meal we had all weekend, my wife had the pork chop, and I had the rigatoni, nice bolt of Pinot Grigio. Amazing service by Sean! Outstanding experience!

Epic! Highly recommend. No pun intended ;)

Service was quick and friendly. The menu had several interesting options. We decided on a pasta and a risotto and both were delicious. The wine list had quite a few decent wines available and we were more than satisfied with our choice. Parking: Paid parking during the day. Free in the evening.

The best food in all of Niagara, very pleased with the atmosphere and the wonderful staff

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Offers an outdoor patio and indoor dining. Food was well presented and delicious. Good value for the money, drinks were reasonably priced and they didnt skimp out. Service could have been faster nonetheless, this is overall a great place to dine while at NOTL.

The owner is horrible with their staff, embarrassing them in front of other staff and customers. I was embarrassed for the staff, when the owner was cussing them out. Over priced for what you get.

Never come to this restaurant. Their employees are radical racists with no professional customer service ethics. I am the owner of a transportation company and my drivers and clients tried to come in to eat and while some were reviewing the menu others were prohibited from using the bathroom and treated like cows in a pasture. Unacceptable. Unprofessional. Incredible in the 21st century. I put a review here and I ll report to the government about their behaviour

Jessica is amazing! Loved her and the food Bonus points for calling us beautiful. Thank you Jessica. Will be coming back :)

We eat out a lots. Compare to lot of restaurants, I have to say it, actually this very nice restaurant.The restaurant very clean. The food,the service and the value was very good! Definitely will come back again.

An elderly male waiter made it look bad, offering no service during our meal, such as pouring water or changing plates. He treated us poorly and provided poor service but asking for a high tip, he was a very rude and snobbish person. This kind of behavior is so uncalled for that I shouldnt eat there next time.

Very rude. He even watched me enter the passcode while I was paying the bill. Discriminate, ignore our requests when we signal him to get us more water. But he treated the table next to us warmly.

For a fine dining experience, we felt that while the food was good, it was not great, nor did it live up to the price that was being charged. Some dishes were limited, and we really didnt show up late, probably around 6:30pm, so that was odd. The server was helpful and friendly. Not sure if well be back.

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, excellent service ! Thanks!

Really surprised at the inconsistency if this restaurant. The host was fabulo and cheerful. Waiter was curt and rough around the edges. Ordered the risotto special which, as any chef knows, shouldnt have CREAM added! Really terrible item. Not cooked properly and Gordon Ramsay would have a field day with the chef. FAR from a value for $35. Dietary restrictions: Good luck if youre dairy or gluten free, unless youre happy with just lettuce.

Take a look at the indeed reviews before dining here. Food is not worth supporting a business that treats their employees so terribly.

Decided to try a new restaurant being new to the area. Landed at The Epicurean in NOTL. Waitress was pleasant, drinks came and martini glass wad half full. Not a great start, especially for a $15 drink. Ordered appetizer and mains. While waiting we had overhead another waitress tell her table about the specials. We were both surprised as we had not been told and would have made different selections. Spoke to the manager, which was apparent upon approaching he had been drinking (smell of alcohol present), and refused to assit us with the mixup. Quoting nothing could be done. Waitress when asked why we werent told, said she had forgotten. When asked what could be done to rectify the situation, she gave the exact response, nothing could be done. Given our orders were already in, we understand that couldnt just be tossed aside. Food was okay, mediocre, lacking seasoning and flavour, esp. the salmon, best thing on the plate, roasted potatoes. Customer service goes a long way, even an apology goes a long way. Due to the error, the manager could have apologized, even discounted or offered something for a future visit. Instead he disappeared from sight for the rest of our meal. The whole experience left a sour tastes in our mouths especially spending $150 on dinner. Needless to say we wont be back and will not recommend this place.

As usual the Epicurean has made our evening very enjoyable. The Ahi Tuna was wonderful (my husbands fav) and my wild Mushroom risotto was so good! We love to bring friends here and had a great evening with 10 family members. Great service and friendly staff.

My daughter and I chose the Epicurean restaurant because we were looking for a moderately priced meal and the restaurants pricing was showing less $ signs than other restaurants in the surrounding area. The menu looked good, with the highest priced pasta entree at $28. After the waiter mentioned the specials for the evening, we each selected a different one, my daughter had the mushroom risotto and I the seafood linguine. When the bill arrived, the price of each entree was substantially more than the price of any pasta dish on the menu. My seafood linguine was $48! Why wouldnt the restaurant/waiter be upfront and advise diners of the greatly enhanced cost when the special is being presented and the price-point so much greater than anything comparable on the menu? Never would anyone have guessed the price of the specials to be so far beyond the regular menu prices. My opinion is that the entire ordeal was deceitful and disappointing. The price was conveniently omitted when the dish was mentioned although the waiter knew of the gross difference in pricing versus comparable dishes on the menu. The food was really tasty, however, this dishonesty makes it a place not to return to or recommend.

We were caught in traffic and had little time for dinner prior to the Shaw. We walked across the street hoping we could grab a quick bite at this cute and cozy bistro. After explaining the time dilemma, we were provided with multiple options. We literally were having a lovely glass of Niagara wine and eating very hot and delicious meals within 10 minutes. Service was outstanding! I would definitely go back!!

We had an amazing meal here - both of us ate from the specials menu (tuna aki and seafood linguine) and the food was incredible. Generous portions and really tasty. We were very pleasantly surprised - highly recommend.

Seafood pasta was amazing! The staff is charmingly good. Highly recommend this place.

My first and last time in this restaurant. I should check with Google reviews before entering, it is quite alarming number. The menu was very limited and mainly with burgers and fast-food items. The servant explained they can t remove the onion from the sandwiches because they are premade, seriously. The prices are outrages, tea- 10$, burger 25$. The quality of the food was terrible, the smoked salmon was with white color, not pink. The final draw was when the servant annoyingly demanded 18% gratitude. Very unfortunate experience. Waste 60$ per person. Never again.

Very nice spot to have a great meal!