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You'll Feel Like You're Sipping Cocktails In Miami At This Ontario Lakeside Patio

There's a lighthouse and a tiki bar on site too!
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If you’ve got an appetite for travel but can’t find the time or the money to go anywhere, don’t worry. With a touch of imagination, this lakefront patio in Ontario with harbour views will whisk you away to Miami. And you won’t even have to pay for a plane ticket. 

Located less than an hour from Toronto in Oakville, Ontario, the Bronte Boathouse is only a day trip away. 

The restaurant sits on the shores of Lake Ontario and is surrounded by harbour views that will really float your boat. 

There’s even a little lighthouse on the premises to further add to the nautical vibes. 

But, with a menu full of seafood, pizzas, cocktails, and more, it’s not just the views that will have you falling in love with this spot. 

If you’ve never met a slushie or a glass of wine you didn’t like, then the Frozé All Day frozen cocktail was practically made for you.

A raw bar featuring oysters, sushi, and shrimp is also sure to make your mouth water. 

So if you’re looking to add a splash of fun to your summer staycation plans, this might be the perfect place.

Menu items at Bronte Boathouse range in price from $8 to $28, with most items hovering around the $15 mark. 

So it’s relatively budget-friendly too. 

According to a post on the restaurant’s Instagram, they have recently extended their patio and it now includes a tiki bar plus upper and ground-level seating. 

Who needs an expensive tropical vacation when you can enjoy all of this right here in Ontario?

Patios are all the rage this summer, and we’re lucky to have so many amazing ones to choose from right here in Ontario. 

From spots that will make you feel like you’re dining on Malibu beaches to patios that feel like tropical vacations and even places that look like the south of France, Ontario is a staycation dream when it comes to patios.

So go ahead, make waves this summer.

You're going to totally eat this up! Just make sure you book a reservation first, as tables fill up quickly.

Bronte Boathouse

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Seafood

Address: 2340 Ontario St., Oakville, ON

Why You Need To Go: Make all of your staycation dreams come true on this waterfront patio in Ontario.

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    • Amber Van Wort was a writer at Narcity Canada. She studied journalism at Durham College in Oshawa and holds a special place in her heart for the Toronto Maple Leafs. She continues to be published in the Chicago Tribune, Best Reviews, and previously, The Belleville Intelligencer, totaling up to 9+ years of experience.

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