Niagara Falls

Eating out in Niagara Falls

Niagara's dining choices are as varied as the people who come to play. There are romantic settings a-plenty for honeymooners and still-in-love-after-all-these-yearsers, Cool, good-time eateries for the hip young things who want to party all weekend and not let a quiet meal spoil their fun, family restaurants what seems every five steps, and so on. Everyone is welcome in Niagara, so Niagara is sure to cater to them all.

Gourmet

Renaissance Fallsview Hotel serves exquisite gourmet fare in an elegant setting. The walls are glass, so nothing obstructs the fantastic view if Niagara Falls. Specializing in traditional Canadian fare, the menu features several fresh game selections and some of the finest and most inventive desserts anywhere! 6455 Buchanan Avenue.

Highly Recommended

The Millery Dining Room has a homey atmosphere and tantalizing food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a fine wine selection and service that is remarkably gracious. Add in the timeless appeal of the wood-burning fireplace, brass chandeliers, bookcases, and cathedral ceilings, and you've got an excellent dining experience! 5425 Robinson Street at Stanley Avenue.

Local Flair

The Oh Canada, Eh?! Dinner Show comically reels you into the folk culture of The Great White North with some traditional (and some not-so-traditional) Canadian songs sung in a rustic log cabin. The actors serve you the 5-course meal and they flit about singing and impersonating famous Canadian characters. This is a great time you'll consider a highlight of your visit! 8585 Lundy's Lane.

Romantic

Casa D'Oro Dining Lounge is steeped in tradition and grace, bringing all the fineries of old world Italy to the table. Candlelight casts dancing shadows along the muted tones of the walls as you dine on tender, flaky seafood prepared to Mediterranean perfection, and traditional meat dishes with a twist. Follow dinner with a dance in the back room Rialto Club. 5875 Victoria Avenue.

Going party in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls has no trouble keeping its millions of yearly visitors entertained after dark. It's carnival atmosphere alone makes a good time of walking around town popping in and out of the many attractions and people-watching. Of course there are also plenty of clubs featuring music, dance, and comedy, as well as laid-back pubs and pool halls.

Hard Rock Café

This shrine to modern music, nicknamed "The Smithsonian of Rock-n-Roll," has a Beatles tribute room and a restaurant-wide mural depicting all the greats from Elvis to Jimi Hendrix. In addition to the best atmosphere a music fan could want, there's also great food and a 60-foot guitar bar.

Casino Niagara

More an amusement park for adults than a casino, this one-stop entertainment palace has heaps of games, an amphitheater, 100-plus shops, restaurants, a wine cellar, and arcade complete with a virtual reality center.

Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

The beauty of the falls may put you close to tears, but this comedy club that attracts top jokesters from around the world will keep you in stitches.

Rumors

Top DJs spin you into a frenzy well into the wee hours.

Basement Night Club

On the most energized street in Niagara Falls, this club features bands nightly so you can dance and mingle with the hip crowd.

Common events in Niagara Falls

The Illumination Lights

This spectacular sight of the falls lit up at night is a year-round, nightly event that gathers delighted crowds. Powerful, colored spotlights aimed at the falls create a beautiful dance of light and water. January-December.

Icewine Festival

Take the chill out of winter by joining locals in celebration of the world-famous Niagara Icewines. The many events include Icewine tastings, wine-making and cooking lessons, ice sculpture competitions, and more. January.

Lake Ontario Pro-Am Salmon Team Tournament

Held on Lake Ontario, this team event makes philanthropy of fishing by donating the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's not a bad bonus that you're quite likely to catch yourself a fine dinner! June.

Niagara Grape and Wine Festival

Starting the festivities with a parade and filling in the days with tours and tastings, concerts, and gourmet dinners this is the time to celebrate all the wines of the Niagara region. September.

The Festival of Lights

This festival of lights began over 70 years ago to add an extra touch of loveliness to the snowy blanket that covers Niagara in winter. The week-long event brings millions of lights to adorn the city streets, as well as the OxyLights laser show. November-December.