- Fallsview restaurants book out 30 to 60 days ahead for weekend dinners
- Lunch sittings cost 30 percent less than dinner with the same view
- Fixed price menus are usually the best value at fallsview spots
- Wine country restaurants are 25 minutes drive from the falls
- Tipping is 18 to 20 percent in Ontario
How we ranked these restaurants
We balanced TripAdvisor and Google ratings with our own visits in 2025. We split the list into three categories: fallsview restaurants, downtown Niagara Falls and wine country.
Top 10 restaurants
1. Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room (Fallsview)
The classic, 236 metres up. The room rotates once per hour. Three course prix fixe from CAD 79 includes the elevator ride. Book the 7 PM sitting in summer for the illumination start.
2. Watermark Restaurant (Hilton Fallsview)
33rd floor of the Hilton, full glass wall. Casual modern menu, mains CAD 38 to 65. Sunday brunch is the best value with falls view.
3. The Keg Steakhouse Fallsview (Embassy Suites)
Ninth floor steakhouse, the most popular fallsview dinner in town. Filet mignon with falls in the frame. Reservations open 30 days ahead.
4. Treadwell Cuisine (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Farm to table, all Ontario ingredients. The wine list is the best in the region. Tasting menu CAD 110 with optional pairing CAD 75.
5. Wildflower Restaurant & Lounge (Marriott Fallsview)
21st floor, the Marriott's flagship. Steak and Ontario seafood. Sunday brunch CAD 65 with bottomless mimosa CAD 25.
6. Massimo's Italian Fallsview (Sheraton)
Authentic Italian on the 14th floor with fallsview tables. Pasta CAD 28 to 38, secondi CAD 38 to 65. Family friendly.
7. Tide & Vine Oyster House
The best raw bar in the region, a bit off Clifton Hill. East and West coast oysters CAD 4 each. Lobster roll CAD 32.
8. Peller Estates Winery Restaurant (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Lunch overlooking the vines. Three course menu CAD 65 with optional ice wine pairing CAD 35. Pair this with a wine tour for a complete day.
Vineyard restaurant lunch as part of a guided wine tour.
Check availability →9. The Smokin' Buddha (Port Colborne)
Off the beaten path, 30 minute drive south. Pan Asian fusion in a former CN train station. Mains CAD 22 to 32. The best non touristy meal in the region.
10. The Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel restaurant
Historic Tudor style inn with farm to table dinner. Less view, more atmosphere. Mains CAD 32 to 48.
Casual eats and budget options
- Beavertails on Clifton Hill, the Canadian deep fried pastry, CAD 8 to 12
- Queen Charlotte Tea Room in Niagara-on-the-Lake, full afternoon tea CAD 45
- Mick & Angelo's, casual Italian on Lundy's Lane, family priced
- Tim Hortons on Clifton Hill, breakfast for under CAD 10
Internal links
For wine pairing experiences see our wine tour list. For weekend planning read the weekend itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
The Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room at 236 metres has the highest fallsview seat in the city. The Watermark on the 33rd floor of the Hilton is a close second and feels less touristy.
Yes. For Friday and Saturday dinner, book 30 to 60 days ahead. Lunch and weekday dinners can sometimes be walked into, but only at the slower months January to March.
Yes, all fallsview restaurants offer at least one vegetarian and one vegan main. Treadwell Cuisine in Niagara-on-the-Lake has the most extensive plant based menu in the region.
Smart casual at most fallsview rooms. The Skylon Revolving Dining Room and the Watermark request no athletic wear or beach sandals. Treadwell Cuisine is business casual.
