A hidden gem in Niagara! If you are looking for a seafood centric meal in the Niagara peninsula,…read morebut don't want a tourist trap, this is your place. It starts with the service; Welcoming and Knowledgeable. The ambience is casual and you can hear what people are saying across the table from you. Great choices on the menu and a daily list of available oysters, as well as the catch of the day. We had some oysters that were just to put liking, followed by Kats chowder, which was creamy and full of chunks of various seafood. Then the fries with clam sauce, which could be a meal in itself. The day's fish was Arctic Char that was pan- seared to perfection. Last, but not least, parsnip cheesecake , with poached pear and crunchy salted caramel ice cream on the side; a flavor smorgasbord! We loved everything about this place and are already making plans for a return trip.

Short on Take Out (2 seared scallops?) But Best lobster roll…read morein Niagara Falls (Fresh not fishy), green beans excellent, chocolate mousse very good, oyster selection wide as available. Can't wait for King Crab extravagansa! Service very good, clean but no special ambience.

A n old fashioned, intimate, quiet and excellent table side service and wonderful food from Vera…read morewho creates excellent dishes. The lobster bisque is the best I've ever had. My husband and I shared chateaubriand which was perfect. Cherries jubilee topped everything off beautifully. It's a lovely place for a special occasion.

This is a very small restaurant. We estimated 50-60 patrons could be seated in the dining room…read more Luckily for us, it was not crowded and we did not have other diners sitting close to us. It is not an inexpensive restaurant. The bread tray was very nice slices of garlic bread. There was also a relish tray with black olives, a seasoned cold rice and pickle spears. I choose the salmon. It was moist and delicious. It was served with a couple of asparagus spears and carrot, al dente!, and a really lovely roasted potato. The wait staff was attentive without being overbearing. Our only "problem" was figuring out the paid parking lot vs. the metered street parking. Had we dined an hour later, we would not have had to "feed the meter".

It was a happy accident that we found this place on our most recent trip. There was an unseasonable…read moresnow squall while we were strolling downtown and we weren't dressed for the weather. We decided to pack up and find some delicious lunch and found this place. First of all it's adorable inside, feels like you are in Mexico. It was the perfect way to pretend it wasn't snowing. Our server was patient and wonderful and helped me order food that was safe for my food intolerances. We had margaritas, the beef soup, shrimp ceviche, Spanish pear and kiwi salad and I had a side of pork rinds because I couldn't eat the corn chips here. I appreciate that I had that option. All of the food was delicious and fresh. The portions were pretty large. Either the ceviche or the salad could have easily filled me up. But since we had ordered we just stuffed ourselves. We will come back again next time we are here.

Cute Mexican Cantina located on Old Stone Road in Niagara on the Lake. We stopped in for a late…read morelunch and were seated right away. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The menu offers your standard Mexican fare and several seafood options. Overall great service, lively interior, and flavorful food. Small bar area and patio in addtion to main table seating. Private parking lot. What we tried: *Guacamole *Pastor Tacos *Chicken and Beef Tostadas My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

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.

Love this place. Right on the pier in Dunkirk. Cool vibe in the area, very beach-town. The food…read moreand drinks reflect that, lots of seafood and umbrella drinks. But there's a good mix of other cocktails and beers too. The owner seems really nice, she was working the kitchen along with a couple other family members, good to see, especially since it was all women- love a female owned business that's doing well and doing it right. Chicken tenders were good, not great but I think they're on the menu to placate the kids coming so fair enough. The rest of the food was GREAT. We started with calamari and it was great, came with a lemon dressing already on it which was good and didn't detract from the crispiness at all. Also had lots of battered pepper rings as well, nice balance. Combo seafood basket was solid. The shrimp were great as was the haddock - all battered on site. Fries were thin and crispy. The winner though was the California Grouper sandwich which was a daily special. It was fantastic. I could have eaten two. Came on a soft roll, with slaw and bacon and avocado and I forget what else because I devoured it so quickly. I'd go back just for that sandwich. This place is definitely worth a stop if you're ever out by the lake.

What a find!!! I almost don't want to leave a review because…read morethis place should really remain a secret !!!!! I lived in Dunkirk for several years, but the changes that they have made to the pier and boardwalk are really unbelievable !!!! Shops & restaurants and this gem!! Let me be very clear in saying that there are maybe three tables inside; this is definitely a grab and go restaurant . However there is a huge patio with many many tables even if they are full, which is doubtful, you could certainly grab a spot on the boardwalk nearby . We happened to have a beautiful night and we have an event to go to at SUNY Fredonia so a friend recommended this place . We waited about 15 minutes to place our order. After ordering we enjoyed our drinks out on the patio while we waited for our food. I opted for an alcoholic beverage while my son had a virgin piña colada. Our number was called maybe 15 minutes later and we were served absolute deliciousness. My son ordered the California, which was a delicious crispy fish sandwich while I opted for an Asian chicken wrap. Our food was absolutely delicious. Served just right. The food temperature was perfect and the portions were ample . The service was wonderful. If I ever come upon a beautiful night again in Dunkirk, I will definitely be visiting this place !!!!

Came for a birthday celebration and I thought this place was great. They do a la cart menus at…read morelunch, but only the 3 course menu at dinner. The service was excellent! We felt so well taken care of. The food was also delicious. Their vegetarian ravioli and herb crusted lamb were perfection! It was also our first time having lemon infused butter and we were pleasantly surprised by how much we loved it. Portion sizes were great. We were so full and enjoyed a nice stroll down the street afterwards. There is free parking along Johnson St.

A bit of a hit and miss for me here…read more The scallop with salmon and the pasta with seasonal veggies were lovely. They have clean flavours, are nicely balanced, and thoughtfully done. The pork belly kimchi, however, leaned a little too fatty for my taste, with a rind that was quite chewy and tough. The kimchi didn't quite cut through the richness. That said, the service was genuinely warm and attentive.

I don't know why we never came last year but we finally tried it and will definitely be back…read more Prices are high but comparable to anyone else that serves lobster rolls. My son enjoyed his Connecticut roll. I had the California lobster roll with avocado and wasabi crema. So good. They come with house made chips seasoned with Old Bay. Very good. Not greasy. Next time I want to try the lobster tots. They have a cooler with soda, beer, and wine minis, as well as a slushy machine. Service is fast and friendly. Lots of outdoor seating. The location at Olcott Beach is great. It's right by a small ferris wheel, and in walking distance to the shops, beach, carousel park, and Krull Park. A great addition to the town.

I've been hearing so many great things about this establishment from my friends that we had to…read morefinally make our way up here to partake in what I've been told are some absolutely amazing rolls. Well I'm happy to say that I was not deceived, these were fresh and of good size ( we got the sampler). I was most impressed by Connecticut roll and the Fire roll, the New England wasnt bad just didnt hit as hard as that buttery or spicy taste. The kids tenders and tots, the little yelper crushed those and left super happy. The only meh thing for me was the clam chowder, I love a thick chowder and the misses loved this one because it wasn't. We agreed to disagree on this. But absolutely great experience overall and we are looking forward to visiting the new Lewiston spot next.

This place is huge and gorgeous - and I've never had so much fun! Never had hot pot before and the…read morestaff were lovely in explaining how things work. There are about 8 kinds of soup with various spice levels, so everyone in our group of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids) found their sweet spot. There were so many kinds of tasty meat to cook in the soup, and also pre-prepped stuff like fish balls and wontons if you aren't fussy for cooking your own meat. And sooooo many veggies and salads and sauces and spring rolls and, and, and!!! What a hidden gem!!! GO!!! Stop reading this review and GO!!!

I visited for dinner with my boyfriend after seeing all the great reviews on Yelp and I'm glad we…read morechose this place! They have a hot pot side and a barbecue side and we chose all you can eat hot pot. They have lots of cuts of meat to choose from, plus fresh vegetable and noodle stations that are self-serve. We went with a dual pot of beef broth with spicy Mongolian seasoning and veg broth with Spicy Tom Yum. Both were great, but I especially liked the spicy Mongolian. We ordered quite a bit of meat (some beef tendon, sliced beef, sliced pork, salmon, and pork and shrimp dumplings) and it was all fresh and delicious. Veg included bok choy, cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and lots more, plus plenty of noodle varieties. They have a great selection here and there's surely something for everyone. We had a great dinner here. Everything was tasty and the service was friendly. We'd definitely visit again the next time we are in the area!

I asked my son where he wanted to go for his graduation dinner and he said Coppola's as we know the…read morefood here is amazing but what I hadn't expected was how special the owner made our day. Not only was the food spectacular but the staff and the owner himself went so above and beyond for us. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing meal and better service. It was so special, a night we will remember for years to come. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Check this place out and see for yourself.

My absolute favorite restaurant of all time. I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years…read moreand it's never failed me once. Everything is cooked from scratch, the Italian food is top-notch. Service is impeccable and the owners are always there and make you feel at home.

Amazing deal for their 2 piece halibut...Great fish, great price. Highly recommend.... Fast…read moreservice even on Friday at lunch.

Food was fantastic for fried fish and chips. This is my family's favorite spot in town and the…read morestaff are friendly and courteous