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Summary

7 Gorgeous Ontario Patios Where You Can Fill Up On Food & Beach Views

Dine like you're on vacation!

Lead Writer, Travel

Patio season is finally here, and you can enjoy some food and stunning views at these beachfront restaurants in Ontario.

Complete with vibrant decor, sandy shores, and the sound of waves, you can imagine you're on vacation while dining at these spots.

Barangas On The Beach

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Greek & Mediterranean

Address: 380 Van Wagner Beach Rd., Hamilton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Boasting one of Ontario's largest lakeside patios, it's easy to feel like you're on holiday when dining at this scenic spot.

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Sandbar On The Beach

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Global

Address: 45 Cedar Dr., Turkey Point, ON

Why You Need To Go: Soak up all the views at this dreamy spot. According to the website, it has the closest patio to the shores of Lake Erie.

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GT's On The Beach

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Global

Address: 350 Edith Cavell Blvd., Port Stanley, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can dine on sandy shores at this beachside restaurant, which comes with tons of tropical vibes.

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Toronto Beach Club

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Address: 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This brand new restaurant at Woodbine Beach will sweep you away to the Mediterranean, and it's got a gorgeous patio where you can enjoy food and views.

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The Growling Gator

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Global

Address: 86 Main St. W., Grand Bend, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located at Grand Bend beach, this tropical patio is straight off the shores of Florida. Complete with giant palm trees and vibrant colours, it's a great place for summer dining.

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The Beach House

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Global

Address: 2 Walker St. Port Dover, ON

Why You Need To Go: Sandy shores, palm trees and delicious food await you at this waterfront patio.

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Balm Beach Bar & Smokehouse

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Global

Address: 1 Tiny Beaches Rd. N., Tiny, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can gaze over Georgian Bay from this two-storey patio on the beach.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.