Was excited to try this place on an overnight stop in St Catherine's…read more Stopped by at 5:30pm on a Saturday evening (20 Jul 2024), and... were they even open? There was no one at any tables. There did not appear to be any lights on inside (including the lights of the "Open" sign on the door). There was one older gentleman standing inside, glaring out the window while talking on a phone, but that just made us uneasy to approach the door. Drove by around 7:30pm the same Saturday night. The "Open" sign was lit, but the place looked empty.

Great southern smoked food , unique cocktails and craft beer choices!…read more Shared BBQ BFF platter with my father , every part of it was smoked and rich in flavour. It came with brisket, pulled pork , sausage , chicken, ribs and two sides. The Corn bread melts in your mouth , and the mac and cheese side would even be perfect as a main ! My cocktail "smoke and mirrors", had a strong pear taste with a full brandy body. Definitely needs another staff member or two as the drink specialist was also serving the whole restaurant, taking orders and greeting. Including the outside. Although at times we were waiting , for example to pay as it got busier although we waited a while for our bill and drink refills but, it never felt excessively long even with this crutch. Price for quantity, taste , and its classy ambience and style make this place a must go in St. Catharines, even the whole Niagara Region !

The service, food and ambience are amazing The service is…read morevery good and the chef takes his time to greet and talk to you I highly recommend the tomahawk steak!!! I highly recommend this place

Wouldn't recommend coming here unless you have a reservation. We came at 5:20pm and the entire…read moreplace was EMPTY. Not one human at the bar. 2 tables occupied, raining and no other humans occupying the tables. They said we couldn't sit down at all, even at the bar I asked if we could and order right away, because they had way too many reservations coming in at 5:30pm - but they said sorry please leave. We thought it would be a hidden gem, and was sadly disappointed. Might be a great place, but just make a reservation! Never ever been treated by an absolute empty restaurant the same way before. Maybe would have sat down for a glass of wine, but wasn't even offered that. We were 10/10 shut down.

Some destinations earn their reputation through novelty; Lake House Restaurant earns its through…read moreconstancy -- a rare and more demanding virtue. Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario in Vineland, this storied establishment, housed in a structure dating to 1867, has become one of those places that quietly lodges itself in the memory and refuses to leave. We made the drive -- well over an hour -- for a Sunday brunch, and not for the first time. It is the kind of restaurant one finds oneself recommending without hesitation, not as a curiosity or a seasonal indulgence, but as a benchmark. The setting alone would justify the journey: a sweeping, unobstructed view of the lake from the sunroom and patio that shifts in character with the light, the season, and the mood of the sky above. On a clear day, the Toronto skyline is visible on the horizon -- an almost implausible grace note. But Lake House does not rest on its scenery. The kitchen demonstrates genuine culinary ambition with a menu that draws from Mediterranean traditions while remaining grounded in local and seasonal sensibility. The salmon crab cakes -- a pairing that sounds indulgent and delivers accordingly -- arrive with a pineapple and mango chutney and sriracha aioli that balance richness with levity. The Great Canadian Burger is a study in considered indulgence: brioche, peameal bacon, sweet bacon jam, and spiced maple aioli achieving a harmony of sweetness, heat, and savoriness that lingers well past the last bite. The service matched the occasion throughout. From the welcome at the door to our server Rhonda -- attentive, warm, and precisely calibrated in her pacing -- to the supervisor who moved quietly through the room ensuring that every table was well attended, the floor operates with the kind of seamless, unhurried care that is too often mistaken for effortlessness. It is not effortless. It is practiced and deliberate, and all the more impressive for it. Lake House Restaurant is a destination that justifies the drive, rewards the return, and -- in a dining landscape where so few establishments manage all three -- that is no small thing.

If you enjoy condiments the semolina crusted calamari ($26) comes with four dipping sauces:…read moresweet-curried aioli, sweet chili, basil pesto aioli, and sriracha aioli. It would've been nice if at least one packed a bit of heat, but they're all tame, adding flavour without overpowering the squid. Thankfully, the semolina crust was excellent - crunchy, light, and not oily at all. The portion is generous and easily shareable between two or three people. A newer addition to the menu is the short rib sandwich ($34), and it's a good one. Large chunks of tender, flavourful beef are topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, arugula, and brie. The cheese adds a creamy richness that makes the sandwich stand out. The menu notes a horseradish aioli, but any zing from it gets buried under the slightly sweet braising sauce, which was too sugary for my taste. I would've preferred it kept more savoury. The sandwich is already quite saucy, and yet more sauce arrives on the side. Good for fries if you choose to switch the salad to spuds. After hearing plenty about the Great Canadian Burger ($29), I couldn't resist splitting one, though I ultimately wish I hadn't. The short rib sandwich is better. The burger is hefty, with a thick beef patty that's overly dense and heavily mixed, giving it more of a frozen-patty texture than the crumbly tenderness of a good homemade one. The potato bun also struggled to hold up against the avalanche of toppings: grilled peameal bacon, cheddar, onion, tomato, arugula, pickle, and two sauces. I'm not sure why the kitchen insists on sweetening everything - the burger comes with caramelized onion bacon jam and a maple chipotle aioli, both quite sugary. If you enjoy sweeter savoury dishes, you'll probably like it. Otherwise, I'd skip the handhelds. On our weekday lunch visit, the restaurant was well staffed and attentive. Even though we never felt rushed, we were in and out within about an hour. If anything, the service bordered on overly attentive... during that hour we were interrupted six times by four different people checking if everything was okay. My suggestion: let the primary server handle most of the check-ins, and only have others step in if things get busy.

Phenomenal food and great experience! Beautiful place to…read moresite down with family and friends. We heard about this restaurant when we visited two sister winery. The wine tasting with food was so good we had to follow through on visiting their restaurant. Service was good and they always checked in on us.

It was a Friday night and outdoor dining was full so we went inside. The stench of ammonia and…read morecleaning fluids was powerful. There was not one diner eating inside, a shame considering it looked so inviting but the smell was horrific. I mentioned it to the hostess and she seemed indifferent. They found us a table outside by a door that squeaked loudly every time it opened and shut, it was distracting but tolerable. The food was delicious, very tasty! Service was fine. I mentioned to local friends how good the food was and suggested they try it out but suggested they eat outside if the stench of cleaning fluids was still present.

This is an amazing Mediterranean restaurant in St Catherine. The food is delicious; the service…read moredelightful and the portion sizes copious. You can also help yourself to cardamom coffee which was fantastic too. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate - it came with two choices of rice (mild or spicy), garlic potatoes, garlic sauce, hummus and a salad (many options - including chickpea salad, pasta salad, garden salad, spring mix etc) It was frequented by locals and many of them were in the first name basis with the owner/staff which goes a long way to say that they take care of their customers well. They are also Reader's choice awards - Diamond winner in 2022. Please do visit them if/when you're craving shawarma in St Catherine.

Very good.Pleasant staff . We had the chicken shawarma which was good . We will try others but you…read morewon't be disappointed here.

We were looking for a good sandwich place for lunch and our go to was closed. Stumbled across this…read morelil gem. It is in the Niagara Arts and Culture Center. It's nothing fancy but man that was the best sandwich I have EVER had. Service was amazing. Don't sleep on this place. Daily specials and soup specials. You can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches.

Had the pleasure of tasting some of their great items at a fundraising event I attended. It was an…read moreevent to benefit the NACC, so it made sense that Starry Night would do the catering. There was a variety of appetizers, mini sandwiches, and desserts. My favorites were grilled vegetables that included among others, peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini. Perfectly flavored and grilled perfectly. I also enjoyed the mini BLT. Who can pass up anything with bacon. For me, it's always chocolate for me, so I went for the black hole brownie bites. Chewy delicious. After sampling all these items, I can't wait to get over to the NACC to check out the rest of their menu. 2023-43

I wish I would have taken photos of the food! The curries were such beautiful colours and smelled…read moreamazing! We ordered take out. I picked it up. The restaurant was nice and clean, lots of seating. The staff was really nice and helpful. The food. We ordered a butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, and veggie curry, with naan and rice. All the food was so hot, the vindaloo had some kick too it! The butter chicken was great and would recommend it! Will go back for sure! Cheers

Excellent Indian food. Loved their chicken tikka, sushi paneer, butter chicken & lacha paratha…read more Entire family of 10 loved their food. Will definitely return.

My daughters and I came to visit the falls, and wanted a good meal for a good value. This is the…read moreplace! We didn't have a car, but we had the WEGO pass, so we took the bus to the Bed and Breakfast stop and walked 13 minutes through the neighborhood to get to RG Kitchen. The owner is super friendly and kind. While we were there, several customers came in and you could tell they were regulars by the way they greeted each other warmly. It's definitely a good sign when the locals love the food. My daughters both wanted the chicken shwarma items, but we added the beef donair after reading something on the wall about the Halifax donair being a Canadian thing. Did I mention we were tourists? The chicken shwarma dishes were delicious and flavorful. The salad that came with the plate had a light dressing, and for me, it had a unique slightly-sweet taste. The fries were perfectly fried, and the hummus and pickles finished out the plate. The beef was also delicious. I preferred the chicken but my daughter preferred the beef. Like the salad, the rice had a slightly sweet hint to it - I've never tasted something like this and enjoyed its unique subtle taste. All the flavors of the dishes came together beautifully. When I asked my older daughter what her favorite thing was about our trip to Niagara Falls, she said the food!

I was pleasantly surprised to find actual good food in Niagara Falls. A few minutes away from the…read moretourist center is a place the serves healthy food in a cozy atmosphere. RG Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant that offers tasty a fun healthy food that's perfect for lunch or dinner. I had the Greek salad with chicken shawarma. The taste was exactly what I was looking for, delicious. My girlfriend had the lentil soup and was very happy with it. If you don't want tourist food you should check out RG kitchen,

Smoke's has always been my go-to for poutine when I'm in Canada! No complaints ever. I love the…read moretraditional poutine

Great poutine, good service time. The hand written notes touched my heart. :) Keep up the good work.read more