7 Jaw-Dropping Ontario Restaurants Where You Can Eat Next To A Waterfall

You can't beat these views. 🌊
Staff Writer

If you are searching for a next-level dining spot that is sure to impress your date, we got you covered. At these seven jaw-dropping Ontario restaurants, you can eat next to a waterfall.

Forget a flickering candle on the table — these eateries let you sit next to an enchanting natural wonder.

There are options for every budget below, from super cheap tacos to splurge-worthy dinners they will never forget.

The Millcroft Inn And Spa

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: International

Address: 55 John St., Alton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Dining inside the Headwaters Restaurant, there are floor-to-ceiling glass walls so you can enjoy an unrestricted view of the cascading falls.

Tavern On The Falls

Price: 💸

Cuisine: American

Address: 1 John St., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can stuff your face with affordable gourmet hot dogs next to the waterfall.

Ancaster Mill

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: International

Address: 548 Old Dundas Rd., Ancaster, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you are looking for a cute spot for a date, this is it. You can dine overlooking the water while you savour every mouthwatering bite.

Joe's Italian Kitchen

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 7 Mill St., Almonte, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can eat some of the best pizza and pasta you've ever tasted on this patio.

Elora Mill

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Farm-to-table

Address: 77 W. Mill St., Elora, ON

Why You Need To Go: While in the solarium overlooking the falls, you can try their menu featuring local ingredients and incredible sourdough bread.

The Locker At The Falls

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Pub

Address: 9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is a hidden gem where you can devour classic pub favourites like wings, nachos and burgers.

Table Rock House Restaurant

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Canadian

Address: 6650 Niagara Pkwy., Niagara Falls, ON

Why You Need To Go: Here, you can feast on comfort food and enjoy a dreamy view of Niagara Falls.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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