The brainchild of Chris Dobson, Weinkeller is a blend between a gourmet restaurant and winery in Niagara Falls. Sporting a classic wine-cellar décor, this establishment is replete with wooden themes, barrels stacked against walls, and sleek tables, evoking a rather sophisticated ambiance. Choose from a variety of old-school favorites like pork chops, pastas and barbecued chicken and wash them down with a fine glass of wine. If picking the perfect wine seems hard, the sommelier can help you make a choice from one of the in-house wines or the imported ones.
With a kitchen that is headed by renowned chef Massimo Capra, The Rainbow Room is one of the best dining experiences in the Niagara Falls region. With a stunning view of the falls and the dazzling waterworks, this restaurant is one of the most perfect way to enjoy the falls. You will love the innovative and scrumptious dishes that are made with expertise and the freshest of ingredients. Also, the ambiance is very open and bright, making it a surreal dining phenomenon.
Copacabana is an authentic Brazilian churrascaria (steakhouse). Different meats are cooked outdoors over charcoal then brought to your table and carved fresh by passadores. This method of cooking and serving is actually a Brazilian tradition dating back to the 18th Century, when gauchos (similar to American cowboys) would hold a feast two times a year and cooked a meal over an open fire. In addition to the grilled meats, which are all-you-can-eat, there is a salad bar and hot buffet. Be sure to sample their brown sugar grilled pineapple. You can eat outdoors on a tropical patio, one of the largest outdoor patios in the city, or indoors in the two-level dining room.
The ninth floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel is taken up by the Keg Steakhouse & Bar, which is known as much for its food as for the views of the Niagara Falls it affords. A seat by the floor to ceiling glass windows is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic meal, enjoying the varieties of steaks on the menu, with a glass of one of their specialty wines. This is the kind of restaurant the ambiance of which can be enjoyed by a couple out on a romantic date, just as much as the entire family out for a fun meal, with the kids indulging in their own special menu.
The view of the Niagara Falls from Elements on the Falls is is a lesson in surreal dining. The restaurant is known for its location, which is by far the closet restaurant to the falls and offers a stunning view, whether you want to come in for a formal dining experience or want to enjoy some late night drinks with friends. Apart from the view, the service is friendly and warm.
Located on the Casino Niagara grounds, the Falls version of Hard Rock Cafe features a 20-meter (60-foot) guitar bar, tribute room to the Beatles, and a banquet room dedicated to the King himself. The memorabilia includes T-Rex's drum kit, George Harrison's guitar, and Clarence Clemons' saxophone. The food is traditional pub grub from lunch until the wee morning hours. Regular live music gigs and concerts are also hosted here. If you're a Beatles fan, check out the Hard Rock Café across the border.
Overlooking Hudson Street in Buffalo, Big Big Table is known for their healthy and delicious meals. This community cafe’s menu includes items like sandwiches, soups, pastas and desserts. Patrons are encouraged to pay what they can at this cafe. They can volunteer to work in the kitchen, donate meal tokens or even donate homegrown produce. This concept makes sure that no matter whether your are rich or poor, everyone has a seat at the table here.
Sandwiches are a lost art and bringing it back to the streets of Niagara Falls region is the famous Easy Street Sandwiches in the area. The restaurant is back with a bang and has brought the best of sandwich making techniques to the area. They specialize in crunchy and soft breads stuffed with succulent meat, fresh veggies and delightful sauces, all perfectly toasted to create a fine balance of flavors. The chef recommendations are the Steak sandwich, Eggs Benedict and the Breakfast Poutine.
A popular dessert, breakfast and brunch spot on Dingens Street, Donut Kraze offers delicious donuts, signature sandwiches and lunch specials to guests. All the ingredients used in the preparation of the donuts and other food items are fresh and locally sourced from farms to ensure there is no compromise on the taste and quality. With 50 different flavors of donuts available at this dessert shop, ranging from peanut butter, powdered cinnamon, jelly sticks, apple spice, cream cheese, strawberry Bavarian to chocolate kreme and key lime pie, customers are surely spoilt for choice. Apart from donuts, this restaurant also offers breakfast and lunch specials, including English muffin, hash brown, meatball on a hardroll with cheese, Chicago beef and turkey club sandwich.