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Zaika Indian Cuisine

4.1 (829 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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ZAIKA INDIAN CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Vineela G.

Ambiance: This is a huge restaurant, we went on a Saturday afternoon and still got in at peak lunch hour. The restaurant was packed. Shaun, our waiter was quick on his feet and very patient with the mess my niece caused. He was polite and checking on us frequently to ensure we were enjoying the food. Food: One of the best buffets in the area, their chaat counter was a hit with me and my family. Tandoori chicken was delicious. Naans were made to order and well cooked. Love the paneer curry and chicken curry. Highly recommend this spot. Parking: street parking or public parking lots near by.

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Susan S.

6/20/2026 Update: Buffet is an easy way to pack for a picnic, or in my case, to feed a hospital patient who had grown weary of bland hospital food. (I got permission from the doctor first!) I was given a box at the hostess stand, and asked if I wanted any rice or breads (for additional costs). Both were wonderful. The buffet was easy to navigate, and it was quickly weighed at the front, and off I went.

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Renee S.

We had a nice time here for dinner after a day of exploring the falls. It was crowded on a Friday evening with a lot of families. Service was very efficient and they did a good job. Everyone from the seaters to the servers and runners were very professional. I liked trying a little bit of everything. The tandoori chicken was amazing. Incredibly hot and juicy but it ran out too fast a couple times. The bathroom was gender neutral so that was a new experience for me. I wish there were even more options as the buffet for dinner cost $21 per person. And there's so many Indian spots around Niagara Falls I would try another place next time.

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Meghan B.

This was my first Indian Cuisine Buffet and it did not disappoint. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The inside of the restaurant was very clean. We had the lunch buffet and there were so many options. My favorite dishes were the Tandoori Wings, vegetable Samosas, Cashew Chicken, curry chicken and the butter naan. Each dish was full of flavor and spice! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Marissa F.

The very best!!! Friendly staff. Busy on tourist days but busy is well deserved because it's so good

Jireh H.

In direct contrast of the thundering falls and roaring rapids, it was a really quiet Monday for such a popular tourist spot and most restaurants were either closed or boasting empty seats. I had not really looked around at dining options before getting here so a quick search immediately recommended Zaika's lunch buffet. A short walk later revealed a completely different scene in their dining room compared to all the other places I've walked past throughout the day. It was a bustling dining hall filled with the scent of aromatic food and the sound of laughter and conversations. I guess this was a good choice OR they had paid enough to be the first recommended spot to anyone searching for a good bite in the area. I was seated promptly and started my rounds around the straightforward buffet spread filled with various popular sides from Chana and Aloo to salads and various biryanis, curries, and tandoori chicken. I took just a little of everything to try and was pleasantly surprised of both the flavor and freshness. As there was a good number of diners present, refills kept coming out from the kitchen and the tandoori chicken was the juiciest I've had so far on this side of the coast. My only issue with this place is the number of people returning to the buffet line with their used plates (some of whom were also eating with their hands as customary to some cultures)...and *none* of the staff (if they actually noticed) stopped any of these individuals throughout the hour I dined here. I hope that this is dealt with soon as it *is* a health code violation.

Papdi chaat, dahi Wada, saag paneer, samosa, bhajiya, Dal Makhani, jeera rice
Netra B.

It is a good restaurant with Indian cuisine. Buffet lunch and dinner are available. It gets crowded so be ready for some wait but the food is worth waiting for. We reached around 6pm for dinner and were seated in 5mins. Great options for vegetarians. It's walking distance from Niagara Falls. I visited this place back in 2017 and 7 years later they have still maintained their quality and cleanliness. Hotel policy is,if you waste food in your plate, you will be fined. Such a great policy I hope they never change it. Zaika sure is a must visit restaurant!

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Food was delicious I liked everything the6 had for the buffet. I would recommend this to everyone.

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Some of the best tandoori chicken I've had. Very moist and the spice blend was amazing.

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This place has great food with a variety of options at an affordable price. Be vary of the wait times, but totally worth it!

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It was a dream buffet of deliciosity! They served all the best stuff, hot, fresh, unlimited. The samosas! Go!

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Such delicious Indian food at such low prices. Must visit if you are in mood for Indian food in the Niagara Falls

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Excellent lunch buffet. Not too spicy and definitely delicious. Nice clean place. Attentive server.

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We went out around 4pm - They still have most items in the buffet and Naan/Rotis were served fresh to the table, overall worth it!

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Ask the Community - Zaika Indian Cuisine

Can you order a La carte instead of the buffet?

We start offering a la carte towards the end of September. Right now its Buffet only for Lunch and Dinner

Weekend buffet price?

I think it was 15 ish.

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Weinkeller

Weinkeller

4.6
(627 reviews)
0.8 mi
•$$$

Was a bit hesitant when we first saw the restaurant as it's downstairs and dark, however there were…read morea lot of positive reviews and one of our guests had a long list of food allergies. Much to our surprise the waitress was very upbeat and recommended everything on the menu which is often a bad sign. She was absolutely correct in that every dish we ordered was excellent, including the specialty cocktails! She was also very good in communicating with the kitchen regarding the food allergies and everyone at our table was very pleased with the dinner experience.

One of Boyfriend and I's favorite restaurants! This was our…read morefirst visit since they re-did the menu and went with itemized pricing, instead of the "five items for $85" menu they used to have. Of course it is more expensive to eat here now, but still worth it! Delicious food, especially the appetizers. We were sorry to miss our favorite, Kaileigh, but Julie was great and very patient with our table (lots of loud talking and we took forever to choose what to have, lol). TO Bestie joined Boyfriend and I for dinner and really enjoyed her first visit! We shared the goat cheese and beef tartare apps... omg... go just for the apps! Absolutely perfect. She had the chicken and I had their new mushroom pasta as mains. Very good. Boyfriend had a Caesar salad and some steak - I think it was a striploin - he didn't care that much for the steak which was a bit tough. He would definitely stick with the filet mignon next time. Great restaurant and absolutely one of the better dining options in Niagara Falls. Also 18+ so no children running around, and great atmosphere. Beautiful fireplace. All I would add is ambiance music or something (if there was any, we couldn't hear it).

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Filet mignon, potatoes, veggies,  sauce, compound butter
Filet mignon, potatoes, veggies, sauce, compound butter
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Cork & Bean

Cork & Bean

4.3
(18 reviews)
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Been to the place a few time, great atmosphere, great vibes. Lovely service. Recent complaints…read moreabout asking someone to leave apparently had to do with the patron crowing about war crimes in Gaza. Maybe just have a coffee when you go, and don't loudly delight in the wholesale killing of kids and forced starvation of a population. Some people just want to have an espresso.

Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

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Extensive menu with lots of baked goods
Extensive menu with lots of baked goods
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Hours of operation with chalk art
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The Wine Bar

The Wine Bar

2.8
(4 reviews)
39.0 mi

My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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