Best Restaurants in Niagara Falls

Sample fare from both nations by crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Just remember to bring your passport and allow extra time for border delays. You don't want to miss your reservation!

Beer on Tap

Unwind at the U.S.–based Griffon Gastropub, a chic eatery with pressed-tin ceilings and a large bar. Choose from over 50 beers on tap or sample a variety by ordering flights. Enjoy your eclectic dining choices, including everything from banh mi—crisp, Vietnamese sandwiches—to filet mignon. The family-friendly tavern also offers late-night dining and kids’ menus. Gulp down handcrafted beers, ales and lagers in Canada’s own Syndicate Restaurant and Brewery. Savor the gourmet taste of confit duck pizza, braised lamb shank or a three-course prix fixe meal, all available at affordable prices. Appease your picky little eaters by ordering popcorn shrimp, grilled cheese sandwiches and pastas from the kids’ menu.

Italian Eats

Sit down for an authentic Italian meal at Napoli Ristorante Pizzeria, tucked away on the Canadian side of the falls. Nibble on pizzas topped with house-cured prosciutto and fresh pasta partnered with homemade sausage. Sip on Limoncello or fine Italian wines, and relax in the cozy interior peppered with bright yellow walls and crisp white linens. Alternatively, enjoy a night of casual dining at Donatello’s Restaurant, a counter-service establishment in the New York region. Share with the whole family as you dine on thick-crust pizzas, spicy chicken wings and cold submarine sandwiches.

Indian Food

Expose your palate to the flavors of North Indian cuisine at the American-based Zaika Indian Cuisine. Relish such tasty dishes as the creamy chicken tikka masala, saffron-infused basmati rice and smoky tandoori meats. Sample a variety of food at the lunch and dinner buffets, and save on appetizers and drinks during weekday happy hours.

Moksha Indian Bistro, found exclusively in Canada, offers traditional Indian fare, such as spicy vindaloo, flaky samosas and piping hot mulligatawny, an Indian soup dish. If you battle sensitivities, the restaurant also has gluten-free and vegan selections.

Eclectic Flair

Savor delectable dishes at Ontario’s Koutouki Traditional Greek Cuisine, including pork souvlaki, moussaka, and saganaki (a cheese appetizer that’s certain to entertain when it’s flambéed tableside). Delight in farm-to-table dining; many of the dishes use herbs from the restaurant’s garden. Dine in the cozy, elegant setting complete with wood-beam ceilings and rustic hardwood floors. No trip to Canada is complete without munching on poutine, a classic French Canadian dish where French fries are covered in a healthy helping of gravy and cheese curds. Kick back in the friendly, counter-service confines of Smoke’s Poutinerie, which offers a spin on the dish with such possible toppings as guacamole, caramelized onions, pulled pork and double-smoked bacon.

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