2019 guidebook
Favourite Places to Eat
There’s no shortage of options whether you are a foodie, a wine connoisseur, or looking for kid-friendly staples.
In the immediate vicinity, here are some ideas:
Carpaccio Restaurant & Wine Bar
6840 Lundy's LnUpscale, large patio
Casa Mia Ristorante
3518 Portage RdLong time family-owned Niagara favourite
Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill
6889 Lundy's LnGreat Italian restaurant
Mick & Angelo's Kitchen + Bar
7600 Lundy's LnItalian restaurant with large patio
They're in "the tourist zone" but this restaurant's food, service, and atmosphere would be successful no matter where they chose to locate. Delicious, authentic, wood oven pizza. If you crave variety or just can't make up your mind about pizza toppings, try the quattro stagioni ! Free parking. Great cocktails (highly recommend their Caesar!).
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Antica Pizzeria & Ristorante
5785 Victoria AveThey're in "the tourist zone" but this restaurant's food, service, and atmosphere would be successful no matter where they chose to locate. Delicious, authentic, wood oven pizza. If you crave variety or just can't make up your mind about pizza toppings, try the quattro stagioni ! Free parking. Great cocktails (highly recommend their Caesar!).
Japanese/Thai all you can eat restaurant. Very popular, features ipad ordering. Great way to sample something you've never tried (sushi can be ordered by the piece) and I'm sure all your favourites are on the menu as well. Reservations recommended.
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Wind Japanese & Thai
7241 Lundy's LnJapanese/Thai all you can eat restaurant. Very popular, features ipad ordering. Great way to sample something you've never tried (sushi can be ordered by the piece) and I'm sure all your favourites are on the menu as well. Reservations recommended.
Vietnamese/Thai restaurant, a few minutes' drive away (worth it)
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Pho Xyclo Vietnamese Restaurant
6175 Dunn StVietnamese/Thai restaurant, a few minutes' drive away (worth it)
Red Lobster
6220 Lundy's LnIntimate size restaurant, great "specials", fresh seafood, nice selection of wines.
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Tide and Vine Oyster House
3491 Portage RdIntimate size restaurant, great "specials", fresh seafood, nice selection of wines.
Almost every single one of my guests has had a meal here.
Local and tourist favourite for terrific Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Well priced. Excellent and friendly service, also has a nice patio.
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The Kasbah Mediterranean Qsine
6130 Dunn StAlmost every single one of my guests has had a meal here.
Local and tourist favourite for terrific Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Well priced. Excellent and friendly service, also has a nice patio.
I don't get out to lunch nearly often enough but today I had an opportunity and I wanted to check this place out. Turned out to be a great idea!
Very cute place, absolutely reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, and eye-catching on the exterior with its Tour Eiffel !
The cafe latte and the galette gourmande definitely hit the spot. Brunch menu is served daily, and dinner menu is also available. Reservations are probably a good idea for dinner.
Located in the heart of downtown which is NOT at the Falls and therefore not really as tourist-oriented. Worth a visit!
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Paris Crêpes Café
4613 Queen StI don't get out to lunch nearly often enough but today I had an opportunity and I wanted to check this place out. Turned out to be a great idea!
Very cute place, absolutely reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, and eye-catching on the exterior with its Tour Eiffel !
The cafe latte and the galette gourmande definitely hit the spot. Brunch menu is served daily, and dinner menu is also available. Reservations are probably a good idea for dinner.
Located in the heart of downtown which is NOT at the Falls and therefore not really as tourist-oriented. Worth a visit!
The Keg Steakhouse Fallsview (9th floor of Embassy Suites hotel) has a superb location directly overlooking the Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls. Lunch is the best time to go! The restaurant is usually not too busy at lunch and you are likely to be seated right at the window. Valet parking is included with your reservation. The menu offers something for everyone and not only steak (I love the lobster salad or the fish tacos!), and you will see the Falls from a unique perspective that's quite incredible. Excellent service.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fallsview/Embassy Suites
6700 Fallsview BlvdThe Keg Steakhouse Fallsview (9th floor of Embassy Suites hotel) has a superb location directly overlooking the Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls. Lunch is the best time to go! The restaurant is usually not too busy at lunch and you are likely to be seated right at the window. Valet parking is included with your reservation. The menu offers something for everyone and not only steak (I love the lobster salad or the fish tacos!), and you will see the Falls from a unique perspective that's quite incredible. Excellent service.
Things to do during the day
There is no shortage of things to do in Niagara Falls. In fact, there are so many that I've had to split them into multiple lists!
This is a great place to start your visit to the Falls.
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Table Rock Welcome Centre
6650 Niagara PkwyThis is a great place to start your visit to the Falls.
See the falls up close from the front and from behind.
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Journey Behind the Falls
6650 Niagara PkwySee the falls up close from the front and from behind.
My Guests consistently tell me that this was the ABSOLUTE BEST thing they did during their visit to Niagara Falls.
Formerly "The Maid of the Mist", Hornblower Niagara offers cruises in the Niagara gorge right up to the base of the falls.
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Cruceros Hornblower Niagara
5920 Niagara PkwyMy Guests consistently tell me that this was the ABSOLUTE BEST thing they did during their visit to Niagara Falls.
Formerly "The Maid of the Mist", Hornblower Niagara offers cruises in the Niagara gorge right up to the base of the falls.
The official tourist trap of Niagara Falls, ON. There is a lot to see, do, and eat here.
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Entretenimiento en Clifton Hill
4960 Clifton HillThe official tourist trap of Niagara Falls, ON. There is a lot to see, do, and eat here.
Not for those afraid of heights, this open-air cable car traverses the width of the Niagara gorge.
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Whirlpool Aero Car
3850 Niagara PkwyNot for those afraid of heights, this open-air cable car traverses the width of the Niagara gorge.
Remember to wear brightly coloured clothing if you would like to have a butterfly (or two) land on you!
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Butterfly Conservatory
2565 Niagara PkwyRemember to wear brightly coloured clothing if you would like to have a butterfly (or two) land on you!
Floral Clock
WildPlay Niagara Falls MistRider Zipline
5920 Niagara PkwyNiagara SkyWheel
4960 Clifton HillSkylon Tower
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
5685 Falls AveI'd classify this one as a "must do". Niagara Falls visitors have been putting on those plastic rain ponchos and motoring to the base of the Horseshoe Falls since I was a child. It's especially refreshing on a hot day ;) and you cannot help but be awed by your proximity to the thundering power of this Wonder of the World.
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Cruceros Hornblower Niagara
5920 Niagara PkwyI'd classify this one as a "must do". Niagara Falls visitors have been putting on those plastic rain ponchos and motoring to the base of the Horseshoe Falls since I was a child. It's especially refreshing on a hot day ;) and you cannot help but be awed by your proximity to the thundering power of this Wonder of the World.
Factory One Outlet centre is just a 3 minute walk from Bonbini Home, on Lundy's Lane. While it is considerably smaller than the Fashion Outlet Mall (Niagara On The Lake) there are some good deals to be found here. Stokes (kitchen ware) has great service and excellent deals. This is also true of The Body Shop where the staff are quite knowledgeable and many popular and seasonal items are discounted at this location. Laura (ladies' wear in petite, regular, and plus), Alia, Coach, OshKosh, Guess, La Vie en Rose, and Samsonite are also among the stores. Lots of free parking, and not as much walking as the larger outlet mall. Well worth a look.
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Canada One Factory Outlet Mall
7500 Lundy's LnFactory One Outlet centre is just a 3 minute walk from Bonbini Home, on Lundy's Lane. While it is considerably smaller than the Fashion Outlet Mall (Niagara On The Lake) there are some good deals to be found here. Stokes (kitchen ware) has great service and excellent deals. This is also true of The Body Shop where the staff are quite knowledgeable and many popular and seasonal items are discounted at this location. Laura (ladies' wear in petite, regular, and plus), Alia, Coach, OshKosh, Guess, La Vie en Rose, and Samsonite are also among the stores. Lots of free parking, and not as much walking as the larger outlet mall. Well worth a look.
Things to do in the evening
While some things are closed on Clifton Hill in the evening, many remain open will into the late hours, especially in the summer.
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Entretenimiento en Clifton Hill
4960 Clifton HillWhile some things are closed on Clifton Hill in the evening, many remain open will into the late hours, especially in the summer.
Niagara Speedway
4960 Clifton HillCasino Niagara
5705 Falls AveRiding the SkyWheel in the evening gives a completely different view of Niagara Falls, and it is open late.
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Niagara SkyWheel
4960 Clifton HillRiding the SkyWheel in the evening gives a completely different view of Niagara Falls, and it is open late.
Niagara Parks puts on a fireworks display at 10:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings throughout most of the year. In the summer, it is every night.
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Niagara Falls Fireworks Displays
332 Prospect StNiagara Parks puts on a fireworks display at 10:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings throughout most of the year. In the summer, it is every night.
Wineries and wine tasting
This is a smaller estate winery that produces fabulous wines of many varieties. Among the best in Niagara Region in my opinion. Their chardonnays (oaked, or sur lees), pinot noir, riesling (dry), pinot grigio are all excellent. At the tasting counter you can purchase ice wine in dark chocolate shooter cups (wow!) and wine slushies. Order a charcuterie/cheese platter, take a seat indoors or (seasonally) on the patio, and give Pondview's knowledgeable staff a chance to impress you.
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Pondview Estate Winery
925 Line 2 RdThis is a smaller estate winery that produces fabulous wines of many varieties. Among the best in Niagara Region in my opinion. Their chardonnays (oaked, or sur lees), pinot noir, riesling (dry), pinot grigio are all excellent. At the tasting counter you can purchase ice wine in dark chocolate shooter cups (wow!) and wine slushies. Order a charcuterie/cheese platter, take a seat indoors or (seasonally) on the patio, and give Pondview's knowledgeable staff a chance to impress you.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Do not miss out on WEGO transportation, cheaper than parking
Niagara’s WEGO hop on/hop off tourist bus system consists of 3 lines that, combined, will take you to virtually any attraction in Niagara Falls area.
Parking at the Falls is expensive and getting a spot close to the Falls is difficult. Consider the convenience of leaving your car in the driveway here, and walking 2 minutes up the street to board the WeGo red line.
Current fares in 2021 are as follows:
Adults & children 13 & up
24 hour pass $9.00
48 hour pass $14.00
Children 12 & under
24 hour pass $6.00
48 hour pass $10.00
Formas de ahorrar
The Niagara Parks Adventure pass is a great way to save!
The Niagara Parks Adventure Pass is available as a smaller "classic" package or the larger "plus" package. Which is appropriate for you will largely depend on how much time you'll be spending in Niagara Falls.
The Classic pass costs $67 CAD and includes the following:
-Journey Behind the Falls
-White Water Walk
-Two-day WEGO pass
-Whirlpool Aero Car
-Butterfly Conservatory
-Floral Showhouse
The Adventure Plus pass includes all of the above, plus the following for $90 CAD:
-Whirlpool Aero Car
-Butterfly Conservatory
-Floral Showhouse
-Two-day Falls Incline Railway pass
-Four Heritage Sites