Taris on the Water in Welland

25 W Main St, Welland, ON L3C 1H8, Canada

★★★★☆
(572 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bistro

About

Elegant waterfront eatery with outdoor seating offering steaks, refined American fare & cocktails.

Address
25 W Main St, Welland, ON L3C 1H8, Canada
Plus Code
XPRX+H3 Welland, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Organic dishes Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
572 reviews

Most Mentioned

patio (58) canal (36) bridge (22) salmon (15) igloo (11) appetizer (10) fried chicken (8) ravioli (6) wedding reception (6) romantic (5)
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★★★
March 31, 2023

1 st time asked what the specialties were ? A 🍔 and 🐟 chips. Fish was flacky and fries, shoe string small, ok, nothing great for a restaurant. Calamari was ok, again, just simple. Sent back my coke as it was flat, and I got another flat coke. Our table had 💧 dripping down the inside of the window. It's disappointing in general. Staff was friendly. View was great. Save your money and get better food from the gourmet food trucks.

★★★★★
October 18, 2022

Five (5) Stars 🌟 all around. Pleasantly surprised. Presentation was pleasing, flavors were fresh and balanced. Service was also very good. Menu items were correctly priced. A lot of local restaurants should look to this establishment as an example of the level of care and ballance they should aspire towards. The staff, owners, and chefs should be proud of the food experience they delivered. I will be a returning customer.

★★★★★
October 16, 2022

Taris hosted our wedding reception just a few weeks ago, and we're still living on that high as they did an absolutely amazing job!! Justen, the manager, was our main point of contact. Simply put, Justen is worth his weight in gold (and then some!!) and was an absolute pleasure to work with. Justen was easily reachable to answer questions and provide details, checked in when needed, kept everything organized, was so attentive, and most of all we felt comfortable trusting him with helping put together a beautiful event (and he did!). We just dropped off some of our décor prior to the wedding, and Justen and the team at Taris took care of the rest on the day of. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated (the owner has great taste!), is located in a gorgeous spot right on the water with the bridge view, and has a lovely large tented patio that we were fortunate enough weather wise to enjoy. The restaurant was closed for our wedding, so we had the luxury of the entire space for our guests, and we truly felt like VIP. The food menu at Taris we found was great and offered variety to all guests. The chef, Sydney, did a heck of a job on all the food for the wedding - everything was delicious!!! Taris had a wonderful staff on that night working hard to ensure everyone was taken care of and they nailed it. Our family and guests had a blast, and we've gotten so many nice comments from them since about how much they enjoyed the evening at Taris, noting the great food & service. We would without hesitation recommend Taris to anyone thinking of hosting an event, or even just for lunch or dinner! THANK YOU Taris team - Justen, Sydney, owners Leda & Tom, the wait/bar staff as well as everyone else that had a hand in making this a beautiful evening for us. We'll see you soon!! A&N

★★★★
September 9, 2021

Came across this place while going to the medical center. Menu looked good and it had decent reviews. Overall we were very impressed with this place. Wine list wasn't extensive but had a good selection. My wife and I shared the delicious shrimp Provencal which had lots of fresh veggies. My wife had the fish tacos which were good, a different sauce on each would have been better. I had the mixed greens ceaser with a very tasty salmon. The greens and dressing were delicious. Service was excellent as was the view. We'll definitely be coming back to this find

★★★★★
August 4, 2021

Food was good but not the best part of the experience. Atmosphere and service is the reason this night was so memorable. Our server paid attention to the small details that make all the difference. My daughter had a Shirley Temple and I mentioned in passing that she liked the cherries and next drink she loaded up her drink with cherries. That is what makes an experience go from good to great!!!

★★★★★
July 21, 2021

Made our reservation on Open Table for 7:15. We were seated on the patio with a spectacular view. Our server was so attentive to us. As soon as it started drizzling she got us seated under the tent at an open table and when the rain became worse she let us move yet again. I haven't seen this place since it was The Bridge years ago. It has had quite a beautiful face lift! Our food was amazing with a unique flair. Our Spanish Coffees at the end of the night by the light of the bridge and listening to the rain was a perfect end to our night! Thanks for everything. I will be back!

★★★★
July 2, 2019

Pretty place right on the canal for a lovely view. Food was above average with a nice flavourful menu. I had the burger and it was good but not the best ice ever had. I wasn't asked how I'd like it cooked and looked like a fresh beef patty. My girlfriend had the surf and turf (which was spicy sausage and grilled shrimp), the portions were modest but filled us enough. We went on a long holiday, was seated right away and had a very nice server. Overall, it was good, above priced but expected for where the restaurant is. Good place to try and enjoy the scenary.

★★★
June 24, 2019

I've visited a handful of times and the food is always good. The last time my butternut squash ravioli was under-seasoned. The butternut squash ravioli is my favourite dish. I'd recommend it to anyone. I'd love to visit more the next time I'm in Welland. The patio outside is very nice in the summer and fall. Nice view of the canal and the bridge at night. A bit pricey for the portion sizes. The drinks are definitely overpriced. Not a casual spot and definitely not somewhere to bring your kids.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Totally worth an experience! What a beautiful place to dine in! We had our anniversary dinner in a dome, and each and every thing was amazing! Thank you for the amazing experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

great service...great food....

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A wonderful setting, courteous waitress and Wow factor delicious meals!! We will return! Vegetarian options: Beautiful handmade falafel in the Welland bowl! Highly recommend. Wheelchair accessibility: Small Parking lot out back so need to walk around building. Bathroom on main floor. There is a back exit that accommodates wheelchair access.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We ve been to this wonderful restaurant several times, I would rate the food and service 10 stars if I could. Our latest visit was for Easter Brunch and once again we were wowed. My wife had the Breakfast Burger and I had the Lobster Eggs Benny which were both amazing meals. If you ve never been to Taris I highly recommend that you do!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice spot on the river. Server was great! Wish I got her name...joked with us the whole time. Fast service. Great food. Park around the back. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Our first time here and it was so lovely! Enjoyed the patio seating & having drinks. Our server was very nice and checked up on us a few times. Our food was amazingly well portioned especially the crispy Brussels sprouts. My husband isn t a huge fan of Brussels sprouts but he enjoyed them with added on bacon! The pork schnitzel was so good. Very large portion! Would definitely come back! Parking: A good amount of spots for parking Wheelchair accessibility: There s a ramp if your park in the back to go in the restaurant.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

food was good but $7 for two pieces of shrimp is a little much

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Parking: Small parking area at back and extra parking across the road. Kid-friendliness: Not much on the menu for kids but Im sure their burgers or fish and chips would be an option. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry for a wheelchair, room to move.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had a great meal, terrific patio and excellent service. Ideal location and great place for a meal !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not bad.

December 23, 2023

What happened to Taris, crowded, noisy, smaller menu on crinkled plastic, mediocre food...not good, not been there for a few years. Maybe it why building is for sale, maybe restaurant too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food and great atmosphere. Wonderful to have in town right near the canal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service. The best restaurant in Welland

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice spot. Patio overlooking canal. Food was great as well as service.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had very high expectations of the place, it caught my attention when I saw it because of its beautiful view of the canal. However it was disappointing. Since we arrived, the person who greeted us had a stiff and bad-tempered face. Afterwards, he snatched the menu from my 4-year-old daughters hands in his understanding that she couldnt order something, but even so they are not polite. The food is tasteless, and the cost is high for what they serve. For that cost I recommend any other restaurant in the vineyard area, Niagara on the like, or even lakehouse. Dont waste the opportunity to try a craft beer, a good wine, or a delicious meal somewhere else. Not everything that glitters is gold, on the outside it looks attractive, on the inside there is nothing nice to offer.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and service by Karen. Had a delicious stuffed chicken with potatoes and veggies on the side. Highly recommend.

★★
December 23, 2023

We had lunch at Taris and ordered the Mussels. Both orders were a very poor quality and the mussels were soft and muchy. I was unable to eat mine and my friend had a few of hers. We were not offered any compensation which we were really surprised at. All previous visits had been good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We were celebrating a baby shower and it was wonderful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Rode here with 8 friends along Welland canal from Lock Seven for dinner. Lovely location, excellent food, and really great bright service. Will certainly return here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Met here for dinner with friends and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was excellent. I had the Fruitte de mare, essentially seafood spaghetti, and the scallops were perfectly cooked. We finished with amazing desserts. The service was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was perfect. Sitting outside is recommended, looking over the old canal. We will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fine dine, delicious steak

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Totally loved this place and would go again for sure when in welland.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Found a hair in my entree. What a disappointment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Will definitely be back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice patio on the water. Not much parking. Fish tacos were pretty good, fries were excellent and the burger with egg & bacon on was tasty. Food : 4/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love the setting!! Great server....very attentive and well informed. I had the Asian food bowl, which I thought was a very good portion size. However, I wouldnt say the same of my husbands fish tacos. It looked a little skimpy. Loved the music. Overall, a positive experience and will probably be back. Only negative is the limited parking in the back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautiful location and view. The food was delicious! I had an excellent burger. We sat on the terrace in the shade and had a wonderful lunch. Our waitperson was prompt and friendly and had a great sense of humor!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Celebrated my mothers 80th surprise birthday party at Taris on the Water. I cant say enough about what a wonderful experience we all had. Karen, our server, was absolutely wonderful and went the extra mile to decorate our whole table with our party supplies before anyone got there. Karen was very attentive to all of our needs and couldnt have asked for a better server. The food was unbelievably delicious. Hats off to the chefs. I cant begin to reccomend food as we all loved every dish we had but I would definitely go back just for the appetizer of Brussels sprouts. Wow they were beyond amazing. Thank you again to Karen and everyone at Taris on the Water for such an amazing birthday celebration for my mother

★★★
December 23, 2023

What I ordered was not what I expected. I should have asked more questions, perhaps? The fish tacos..the fish was not the normal kind of fish uses...I did not taste like the look or taste of it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was amazing! Had the steak and burger with the lava cake and cream-brule. Really good food with even better view! Parking: There are only about 8 spots total and you can easily get blocked in, especially that the parking backs onto super busy street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A win win

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Patio is gorgeous!! a little pricey but its totally worth it. boyfriend and I got the burgers for lunch and they were so big and so good! fresh ingredients for sure! our waitress was awesome. definitely will be our new date spot.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I didnt enjoy the food and the restaurant did not care or tried to learn from it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My husband made reservations for the two of us to celebrate my birthday. It was our first time here. The entire experience was outstanding! I had the beef tenderloin which was cooked to perfection! My husband had the chicken supreme which he said was delicious. Both entrees were seasoned perfectly. The potato leek soup was also one of the best soups we ve had. Thank you, Taris, for a wonderful end to my already perfect day. We will be back. Parking: We went for a 5:00 dinner and had no issues finding a parking spot.

★★
December 23, 2023

I was there for lunch yesterday with my sister. We both ordered the fish and frites. Was impressed with the fish. So crispy and not greasy until I cut into it. Mostly mush! Instead of the flaky fish I was expecting it was very very mushy and was unpleasant texture in my mouth. Later my sister told me hers was the same she just didnt want to complain because I was treating her and she didnt want to seem ungrateful. Then I went to the hairdresser this morning and mentioned I had been and she told me she had the same thing happen when she went. I dont think I will be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great atmosphere and excellent food. Staff are fantastic. Love the cocktails!

★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing views, great staff, very clean washrooms. Overpriced drinks and the fish tacos were terrible. Bland and lacked flavour. The food menu is also underwhelming.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excelente services, the food was very good most defetnatly will ho there again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Outstanding dinner and staff

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very expensive for the average person but beautiful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful atmosphere and nice music took me in the centre of Europe. Tasty food, cool Prosecco what can be better on Saturday evening? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Filet Mignon was extremely salty....veggies were not cooked.....cooks in kitchen were horsen around......waited 40 minutes for my filet.....TV in bar was not working....the POS system broke down..... place was not clean......needs a revamp and friendlier employees........

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best italian I have ever had by far. Great ambience and service. Thank you!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the atmosphere and the food was delicious. Definitely on the pricier side but perfect for special occasions.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was amazing as was the service. For a great dining experience go to TARIS ON THE WATER. It was our first time there and definitely will return Thank you Rachel and Michelle for making our special day amazing

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thank you so much to the staff for hosting us to celebrate a special anniversary. They were amazingly attentive to detail, service was perfectly timed and the food was amazing. The Korean Chicken bowl, Fish Tacos and Down and Dirty burger are all highly recommended!

December 23, 2023

Wow.....we arent picky eaters by any stretch but, this was disgusting! The lobster dip tasted how I would assume cat food tastes, the escargot, on the other hand, barely had any taste at all, and the salad we choose, something that contained tomatoes, yet not worthy of remembering what it was called, was manageable if you just ate the tomatoes and lettuce. The little crustinies, well, dont try those if youre not prepared to break a tooth! And the price.....crazy for what you get. If we could give negative stars, we would. Terrible!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Been to this place a few times and it was always a pleasure to visit. Food amazing, staff amazing and the ambiance is totally amazing. I am actually leaving this review as I heard the restaurant is closing down and I just want to wish them all the best for their future. Thanks again for the amazing memories of Welland! Parking: Parking behind resturant or close by on the streets.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Place looks great online. Not sure if they went out of business? No info. Tried going was closed. Nothing on social media advising of closing either

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Such an amazing place with great food and drinks with stunning views of the bridge and canal. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its hard to believe this little place is in welland! The food is excellent, the service excellent and the views... amazing! We were in one of the heated igloos in the patio. They are very warm and cozy with an excellent view of the bridge and canal. I highly recommend for a fine dining experience right here at home. Thank you Taris on the water for a great evening!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing food and PERFECT service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food is always fantastic. Id give 5 stars if the service was more consistent. The main issue, my wife called to make a reservation for the 2 of us for 8pm a few days prior but was told no because the kitchen closes at 9 that night. We were shocked because 1 hour prior to the kitchen closing should be lots of time. So instead she ordered us takeout for the night we wanted. When we arrived at 8pm to pick up the food, the hostess greeted us and prepared to seat us. We mentioned were ordered take out but I was a little confused and asked her about it. She said they wouldnt turn someone away who showed up and did not understand why someone would not have given us the reservation 1 hour before the kitchen closes. She agreed that should be plenty of time. We could tell she did not want to throw anyone under the bus and back tracked saying it must be a new manager rule she is unaware of. She also told us to just show up next time rather than trying to make a reservation. The worst part about all of it for me was there were only 2 tables of people in the restaurant, they were essentially empty. You would think they would want to make money to compensate from the pandemic. By the way, it was a male voice on the phone telling us they dont seat an hour before the kitchen closes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I was born and raised in Welland and went back after ten years for a reunion dinner with friends. The food way exceeded my expectations. I had the fried chicken and fries and a couple of margaritas. I loved the outdoor igloo experience. A must see.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Our favorite restaurant. Best food, service, atmosphere and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice experience dining on the patio in a clear dome.

★★★
December 23, 2022

Great location. Nice decor. Food was disappointing. Bland

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great little place overlooking the water. Friendly staff and great food. The butternut ravioli were delicious as well as the caesar salad. Very nice place would recommend and definately go again. Went for a birthday lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing restaurant with great friendly staff. Food was spectacular as was the service. Family absolutely enjoyed the experience. Love the domes!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful atmosphere and good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Had an incredible dining experience here. The food is incredible. Everything is very fresh and unique. For a fancier place, the prices are also very fair. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Michelle was an amazing waitress! Sadly she had to deal with 6 loud mouth Italians but she was a good sport about it! Thanks again Michelle you rock!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The staff was very friendly and greeted us upon entry. I know the chef and he consistently provides delicious and inventive dishes. The bar staff allowed ordering drinks off-menu (ordered the espresso martini). The view of the old Welland canal creates nice ambience when dining on the patio. Parking can be confusing as it is located off Niagara Street behind the building (FYI).

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Food was exquisite- soft shell crab was delicious- service was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful patio & lunch options. I enjoyed salmon on orzo with veg and the service team whipped up an iced green tea (not on menu) for me. Lovely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Absolutely amazing , food is awesome, great staff

★★★
December 23, 2022

The atmosphere was great, our server Karen was fantastic. However, 2 of us ordered the beef tenderloin, medium rare, but they came out well done (this is a $45 plate). Unfortunately, we had to send them back, when we got the new ones they were both medium. At that point, we just ate them anyway, they tasted good, but would have been much better if they were as we had requested, after being asked how we wanted them.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Thank you to the staff at Taris, amazing afternoon at your restaurant. The event at my fathers reception was outstanding. The food was amazing so thanks to the chefs. Special thanks to Justin for organizing this. My wife s side of the family really enjoyed the food and venue and said they are coming for dinner on their own sometime.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Tl;Dr: great service, good food, lovely location, recommended visit. Recently had a special family event at this restaurant, the service staff was very friendly and knowledgeable on all products as well as Extremely accommodating for my young daughter as this was a large family gathering, by preparing special meal options to suit a toddlers pallette. Food for the event was fantastic, with a large amount prepared. Selection of drinks and food was great, and I especially enjoyed the locally brewed beer. Restaurant is located on the riverfront, and has easy access for a walking path/park for better water viewing. Recommended for families, business meetings, and romantic dinners.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This place is spectacular! Justin the manager was fantastic. He and the other staff were calm and attentive despite what was obviously a very busy Wednesday evening. I only had the Calamari which was cooked perfectly. I also tried the Salmon wrapped Shrimp which was smokey and wonderful. They even had music (Jeff Beadle) which was a perfect addition to the terrace, water and historic setting. What a stellar culinary experience. This place is an absolute gem!! Dont think a out it. Go there!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place and so nice sitting on the old canal

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My family and I had a delightful experience at Taris on the Water. The servers, interior design, and music was just amazing. We sat within the outdoor seating area; the view of the bridge was beautiful. I recommend the fried chicken and the flourless chocolate cake. If we ever come back to Canada, this is a restaurant we will return to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

My first visit and wont be my last! A gem right in downtown Welland. Beautiful inside and out, whether dining in or on the deck or one of there seasonal igloos. The food is amazing and the portions are excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food and service was excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Such a great place! Patio is awesome. Food and service were excellent!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Lovely outdoor seating next to Welland Canal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious. Great atmosphere. Try the raspberry mojito.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Wonderful food, amazing service and a calming beautiful view of the canal. Will be suggesting to all and returning again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great place but the main courses are mediocre

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Amazing as always Super fun atmosphere by the water Staff is absolutely awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Dietary restrictions: Best flour rree chocolate cake!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very beautiful view, and the Toms burger is amazing. Staff is very polite and friendly. We sat outdoors and as it got darker outside the vibe changed to something so much better. The lighting they have, paired with the lights from the bridge just brings the experience to a new level. Highly recommended going here. Vegetarian options: Vegan options Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Imaginative and tasty fish and seafood dishes. Little touches from the kitchen made for excellent flavors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had dinner on the patio on Saturday, couples night out. Ive said it before and Ill say it again, best Tenderloin in the region. Steaks were delicious. We started with the Burranti and boy do we wish this came with 1 more crustini and another slice of prosciutto, it was delish. Well be back soon! Updated Aug 2022. Have been back multiple times and this is still the best place to have a nice lunch or dinner in Welland.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very enjoyable. Nice plate display especially the dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent experience. The food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. Nice outdoor seating overlooking the canal. The seating indoors was beautiful and would be a great place to dine for a special occasion. We will definitely return for another visit. Parking: The restaurant has parking in back. Wheelchair accessibility: Washrooms are not wheelchair accessible. The washrooms are in the basement of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Lovely location looking over the old Welland Canal. Lovely food, no details everything on the menu looked great. Lovely service, she was always there when needed without hovering or intruding. It was just a lovely romantic dinner.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The atmosphere was beautiful, meal was excellent and Justin was fantastic. I will recommend your place to anyone passing through Welland.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Meh Super slow service even though we went to Saturday dinner and went with expectations of slow service. From sitting down to ordering was 30 mins From ordering to food coming was 55 minutes. We entered at 8pm, food came at 923pm. Food quality was MEH, nothing out of the world for the price. But we may just be comparing with GTA qualities. Servers were very few and they looked tired and worn out. Kitchen staff seemed overwhelmed They were all very polite but could not explained much to why insane delays. The patio area ppl were equally frustrated and were vocal about it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very kind waitress, their specialty burger is very good! The fries however could be better. The view from the terrace is really nice and peaceful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Such a awesome place. My wife even knew one of the servers. Will def be coming back.

December 23, 2022

I ordered the chicken Supreme, was nothing close to Supreme i paid 28$ for this so called meal, 96% of the plate was this yellow stuff I got 2 potatoes and 3 beans and a chicken wing with 1 bite of meat this is not fine dining this is a meal you give your dog after you are done with your plate at the dinner table for being a good boy , the soup kitchens in welland gives better looking meals for free.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful place on Welland with good food and great people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

By far best restaurant in Welland and arguably in the Niagara region. Heard good things about the place and still exceeded my expectations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I love this place for their patio overlooking the river. My guests loved it for the food and the service as well. Calamaries appetizer was the best we ever eate.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I dont know whats in the burger but it melted in my mouth, ill have a hard time ordering anything else when I go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I didnt eat there yet; was giving a tour & just took a menu and checked out the location. It was beautiful inside and out. The folk on the water looked totally happy having a meal on the waterfront experience but inside the restaurant would have been a pleasure too! Its definitely a go to experience for Welland!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Everything great except for the hidden automatic 20% tip

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I was here 3 months ago for lunch and it was awesome. Returned for a wedding reception and it was even better. Fantastic food, great location and amazing staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Attended a wedding here over the weekend. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was some of the most delicious vegetarian food I ve ever had. The dirty martinis were excellent and the view of the canal was extraordinary. Taris definitely made it a top tier experience for everybody at the wedding. I ll definitely be back for dinner! Thank you to the team for all your hard work, it definitely did not go unnoticed. I appreciate you making my friend s day super special and one for the books!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service (Rachel). Definitely return.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I was at Taris for a private family wedding. The restaurant was set up beautifully on the patio. The service/staff was exceptional and the food was fantastic. Thank you for making the evening a wonderful experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent service, delicious food and the presentation was first class. Highly recommended . .

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Timely and attentive service, great burger, pleasant atmosphere!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful view of the canal bridge. The owners are always there welcoming you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Highly recommend this place for their unique food quality and experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Loved it, friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and canal view. Service is good and friendly

December 23, 2022

No concerns with the food & quality of the place but a disappointment when it comes to a (hidden) mandatory gratuity if dining in Igloo. Firstly, you have to spend a minimum of CAD 150 which seems to be decent for such dining (Which was informed well in advance) and then top of that they will add 18% gratuity by themselves (When they get the bill) so technically if you spending CAD 400 bucks on that table, you have to put in almost CAD 72 extra which does not seems to be fair as tipping percent or amount should be the whole sole right of the customer and not the staff, apart from that it was not even informed to us about the gratuity thing when we had made the reservation. I had a made a couple of reservations for my visiting family in December, but it does not seem to be worth it and instead would prefer visiting Canoe or BlueBood steak house.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Incredible food, wonderful service and a great atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Best In Welland, Friendly and Courteous. Food is great with updated menus using local ingredients.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

A true statement of a bit more cost for much higher quality, was not dissapointed going here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Was here tonight. We had charcuterie, calamari, perogies, baked Brie and cheesecake. Everything was phenomenal. Service was fantastic. It was our first time but definitely won t be our last. We sat inside but still had a great view of the canal!

★★★★
December 23, 2021

We ve been to Taris a few times for the lovely waterside setting and the patio atmosphere. The food is fine, but the ambience is the real draw.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The service was excellent. The take out Food was delicious. We had the weekend special. It was .

★★★
December 23, 2021

Great fries and coleslaw but the chicken was disappointingly soggy. Also not sure why their bucket has only thighs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We visited yesterday for Father s Day. We had an amazing time on the patio. Our server was so amazing and he made the experience!! We will definitely be back

★★★★
December 23, 2021

First time back since outdoor dining reopened. Food was good but service was not as good as it should have been. The entree order was wrong, appetizer plates werent cleared. Im sure it will take some time for everyone to get up to speed. Nice patio along the canal in Welland.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Service is amazing. Very attentive and professional. The view of course is second to none. Somewhat disappointing size of portions vs price. Will go back again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent food. Decent prices...great views

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

excellent food ! very clean and comfortable seating , our server Nicole was friendly and helpful will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amaze!!! Justin, food n bevies ... Perfection!!! New fave!!! Ambiance by the water a wicked plus!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Nice place for a lunch on the patio. The view and food were great. Staff was friendly and helpful.

★★★
December 23, 2021

Food was not horrible but certainly not great. Overpriced for what we received. Nice view of the canal and the server was lovely.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great atmosphere, yummy food and efficient service! What more could you want? The calamari and fresh shucked oysters were fabulous. The steak lettuce wraps and chicken burger were amazing. Our server Justin was welcoming and very attentive to our needs. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very nice staff and the prices werent to bad for Covid times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The restaurant serve great foods and the places are nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Toms Burger was perfect with the natural bbq taste achieved by the cooking process and not by adding BBQ sauce. Perfect.

December 23, 2021

We passed by the place and it looked nice. Stopped in, there was no greeter at the door, fair enough as it was not busy. When the greeter came, she looked us up and down asked if we made reservations and I said no- that was a fair question, but what put me off was the way in which she asked, sounded like what are you doing here without a reservation. She proceeded to interrogate us, are you double vaccinated? I said yes but my son isn t. Again fair questions being asked of all the restaurants I have gone to during the pandemic, however this lady was interrogating us (and there were other patrons waiting behind us at this point). She seated us but her attitude and tone of voice left a bad taste in my mouth and I chose not to stay. My advice: please be kind and courteous to ALL patrons. Would not recommend this place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Our plan was to spend a quiet romantic evening celebrating our anniversary and the evening was perfect

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious food Great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Atmosphere, food and pricing is what brings me back. Highly recommend. The salmon is phenomenal!..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Evbellent view and service ...food was certainly decent...reccomend

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Pretty average food and a bit of a sketchy neighborhood (careful!)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Food and service was great. Prices are a bit high but this is a prime location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

great food and service today

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Cannot say enough about this gem of an upscale eatery, from the beautiful interior and location near the Welland canal, personable and knowledgeable wait staff, and absolutely delicious and artfully presented food. Loved the evening ambience, watching the changing colors on the bridge. Very memorable evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Delicious food, lovely patio with heaters, and friendly staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Lovely anniversary dinner for 2. Great service and delicious meal. So amazing to sit by the canal and look out at the bridge changing colour.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food and service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Place is nice. Food is ok but not amazing. It could improve a bit. Their indoors is pretty but outdoors not so much.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Amazing food. I had the burger (very spicy!) and my partner had duck grilled cheese which he raved about. Great veer selection and always, always choose fries. Sooo good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Food was above average, the only reason this deserved a five star was the atmosphere, it s not overly expensive and the view beside the bridge is calming

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We have enjoyed many special occasions at Taris. Not only is the food beautiful but Justen always goes over and above to make your night special. Not only is he a true professional but you can tell he loves what he does and it really attracts people to this special destination. Thanks for the memories!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Service was excellent!!!! Food was very good as well. Ill definitely return :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

My sister and I went to Taris on the Water with our boyfriends and had the most wonderful evening! The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is impeccable, and the food is absolutely delicious. Considering the amount of food and drinks we had through our visit, the price was extremely reasonable. We are going back this weekend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful patio on the canal, good food, great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

View is gorgeous! We went at night so it was really pretty sitting outside. Food was a solid 6 though. The hummus was basically two dollops of hummus spread across a flat plate with 5 chick peas, one split cherry tomato and a few yummy ginger pieces and actually 2 Kalamata olives. Wouldnt recommend. Shrimp cocktail was okay as well. Steak was well cooked but flavourless and the mashed potatoes lacked any salt. Veggies were way too few. The salmon was good with a delicious sauce on top. The ribs were great also. Mac & cheese was super dry on the inside and could have used more cheese. Food wasnt up my alley for sure. If you go, it wont be for the food! View only.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Beautiful location and great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food (buffalo chicken), fairly priced, sweet patio by the canal, and best of all, friendly waitstaff who wear masks.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Food was great and various desserts our wonderful server Debbie brought for us was just exceptional. Thank you for helping us celebrate a special day.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Found this restaurant after driving by from the Welland Farmer s Market! It is so hard to find a restaurant that doesn t reheat a bag of food prepared somewhere else; so we were extremely happy to have found Taris on the Water. Everything is prepared fresh at this restaurant! My husband is celiac, they have several gluten free options. Our first visit is definitely a 5 star. We started off sharing the gluten free calamari appetizer which was perfection. Even if you don t eat gluten free you would enjoy it. The calamari was meaty (good quality). The dip it comes with is delicious and the squeeze of fresh lime juice didn t affect the crispness of the batter which was light, but perfect and not greasy. My husband loves fries and it s hard to find GF fries; so he was excited when he saw the offering of gluten free fish and frites which again were cooked to perfection, and on top of that, they are hand cut! Hubby says they were damned near perfect, not greasy and he gives them a 9/10, but says he s not sure what a 10/10 would be. The portion size was perfect! I had the fried chicken and fries and it truly was the best fried chicken I ve ever had, not greasy, moist and seasoned to perfection (a 10/10). Both dishes came with a coleslaw and although it wasn t a big portion, it was enough for both of us, we were stuffed when we left (no room for dessert). The coleslaw was so fresh and not just your average coleslaw of cabbage and carrots! The service was awesome! Our waitress (Debby) was super friendly and recommended a local IPA beer for me which was very good. Hubby had wine with his meal. We sat on the patio. It was a cool evening, but the heaters were sufficient to keep us comfortably warm. We sat near the balcony rail and enjoyed the calmness of the rippling water in the canal. We were there at 6:30, so enjoyed the sun going down and a change in the canal when the bridge lights came on. The bridge lights are red and white and were reflected in the ripples of water! The ambiance was excellent! Definitely coming back and looking forward to trying out one of the igloos!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food was excellent, as was the service. Beautiful views of the old canal and bridge.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Fabulous alternative spot when visiting Niagara Falls. This is a great find. Tired of the tourist food places in the area, we found this only 20 minutes away. We had dinner on the patio right by the water. It is October but the temperature was still warm and the tent blocked off the strong wind so it was lovely sitting outside. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, the steak was done perfectly medium rare and the cornish game hen tasty. Just a small quibble - larger plates for easier maneuvering. Service was slow but our server was really friendly. Really happy to find a place that is serious about food so close to the falls. Will definitely return when in the area.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Nice atmosphere, great décor, the best patio in town. Food was great but portions were small considering the price. Loved the fried chicken.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Welland needs more places like this. Great food, great atmosphere and great staff. Justin was our server and he was fantastic! Great personality and made sure we were always looked after. Went there with 5 other friends and all of us really enjoyed our time and food. The Welland Bowl was something my wife really enjoyed and was a hit with other at the table. I had the burger which was very, very good! The French onion soup was on point too. Thanks to everyone at Taris!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Delicious food and excellent service.

★★★★
December 23, 2020

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★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing views. Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Atlantic Salmon was amazing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful place. Decent location, but not a lot of parking during the day. The food is super yummy with great options. The winter igloo is a must do. Prices are a bit high but for the quality, understandable.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing !!!! We dinned in an igloo and shared a charcuterie board. Had salmon and filet mignon for mains.....absolutly amazing coming back fur sure !!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

One of the best places in Welland and the Niagara region in general. Amazing hospitality and the food is divine. You can tell that the chef is really passionate, which is a rarity nowadays. Try the fried chicken, you wont regret it! In terms of Covid-19, they follow restrictions to the T. In the summer they have an amazing patio. Indoor seating is well spaced a part too. If you can call ahead, try booking one of their igloo outdoor seating spaces. So cool!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

This is a wonderful restaurant all around. Delicious food, the staff is very gracious, and the atmosphere is inviting. My personal favorite dish is their Fried Chicken, which is a must try! Their butter nut squash ravioli always hits the spot too. I love their desserts, which are creative and always feature local fruits. Im a regular on their patio in the summer, and Ill be checking out the igloos this winter. Thanks Taris!

December 23, 2020

I called a few days ago to book an igloo for dinner one evening next week. They said there was availability. Had a call today to say they were cancelling my reservations because they overbooked that time. I think the customer service needs improvements and should be more organized as far as booking reservations. Disappointed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

great food! Wish there were more Gluten free options but overall, very enjoyable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I had the Welland bowl and finished it all! Simple ingredients and very good with a side of salmon. I ll be back soon enough! Love the Open Table app too!