Loved my brunch here the other Sunday. Very personable and friendly staff and huge variety of food! Unlimited mimosas and Caesars definitely sweetened the deal. Great selection of meats and cheeses and great breakfast options. We weren't huge fans of the eggs Benedict.. I think I it's hard to make that many at one time.. but everything else was delicious! Will definitely be going back! read more

If you are reading this and wonder if the Sunday brunch is worthy of the price, my short answer is: Yes! Just go! We visited Ancaster for the Mills Falls and the Lower Mills Falls, and we stumbled upon a spectacular Sunday Champagne Brunch at Ancaster Old Mills. The Sunday Champagne Brunch ($45) was a delicious, fresh, civilized meal. We were casually dressed, but most patrons were in suits and dresses and heels. Upon explaining that we were first timers, our server explained that this was an all you can eat buffet that came with a cold table, hot table, dessert table, unlimited champagne, Caesars, juices, smoothies, coffee and tea. The cold table includes fresh raw oysters, king crab legs, cheese plate, herring, smoked salmon, maki sushi, seafood salad and fresh green salad. The hot table includes prime rib, roast turkey, honey glazed ham, herbal chicken, porgies, pasta, omelette, bacon and sausages, potatoes and vegetables. The dessert table includes a chocolate fondue, made to order crepes, finger sweets, cheese cakes, pies, waffles, and ice cream. All are served in an architecturally beautiful dining room that is next to the Mills Falls with ceiling to floor windows. The interior decor is full of dark wood and chandeliers yet contemporary. Five stars all around. We already plan to go back. Reservation recommended. read more

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I am reviewing the Sunday brunch. Absolutely delicious! I am from Las Vegas NV. I know brunch, I know prices, and I am very familiar with top notch service. For under $60 an adult, with bottomless mimosas, this is amazing!!! What do they not have? There is an amazing seafood station, breads and spreads station, cheese and meats station, salad station, warm food station ( too many options to mention, all delicious!), omelette station, crepe station, and dessert station that is huge. It does not hurt that they have impeccable service and it does not hurt that the location is drop dead gorgeous. There are waterfalls and rocks and stairs and the scene is drop dead gorgeous. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!!! In comparison to Vegas, this is amazing. If you like Sunday brunch, this is a must! They also do weddings and the scenery explains why. read more

This restaurant will take your reservation - unless a better one comes along! I booked a table for 4 in August for a mid-September date. They called me 3 days before to tell me a larger party had now been booked and we would have to take what was left. No view. No choice. I cancelled. Seems to me the restaurants were screaming for customers to help them out but never mentioned the deeper pocketed customers would get priority when the time came to actually meeting commitments. Too bad. I can only pray the people who booked past us at the Ancaster Mill, suddenly cancel and leave the management wishing we hadn't. read more

Very disappointed about the price hike and handling of Mothers Day reservations in 2018. We have been to the Ancaster Mill before for their Sunday brunches, and they are great. I made reservations for Mother's Day brunch more than a month in advance. Got a call one week before Mother's Day saying that the price increased from ~$40 to $70. First, I don't think the brunch is worth $70. More importantly was the manner in which they did this. At the time of making a reservation, there was no information on the website suggesting that the price would be ~$30 higher for this date. They didn't notify me until a week before, at which point it is nearly impossible to make alternate reservations! There is also a cost for being a no-show: $20! I don't feel like a customer... just a wallet. Will cancel my reservation and cook a nice brunch at home. read more

My friend booked this place for her wedding venue, so we decided to come here for dinner to check it out. It's a pretty place with a waterfall and the drive coming here was so green and lush. We came for Sunday Supper which is a pay per person kind of deal. We got some drinks, the mint tea was really good. They start you off with some bread with herb butter and some kind of jam. There were 2 appetizers, 3 entrees and 2 desserts. Since we had 4 people, we got all the options. The server said the options change frequently and its based on what they served throughout the week. The appetizers were a strawberry goat cheese salad and a pork pate. For the entrees, there was a chicken with peas and carrots, prime rib, and trout with asparagus. The dessert was a blueberry and a rhubarb cobbler. Everything was cooked perfectly. You can ask for more of whatever you want. I think the price was $49 per person, it's cheaper for kids, I think maybe $23. That was one complaint that I'd have, they didn't really explain how the supper worked and the price wasn't printed on the menu. I think unless it's a market value item, they should really print the price on the menu. As far as attire, we dressed up a bit since it's a pricier restaurant but I don't think we really needed it. Other diners were wearing shorts, jeans, etc.. All in all a great meal. Hoping the food for the wedding will be made with the same standards! read more

Ancaster Mill - Roasted chicken, prime rib, peas and carrots - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ancaster, Ontario

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My parents and I enjoyed a quiet and beautiful lunch at Ancaster Mills after hiking in Hamilton. The restaurant has really nice view of waterfall and currently has a pretty display of harvest season, the food and service were great too. Although I'm not a fan of pie, I had the best pie here-SUNKEN GRAPE ALMOND PIE. The filling is made of red grape, custard and the crust is made of almond flour, sooooo good! read more

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Had a fantastic birthday dinner here with family last night! We had a seat right by the creek below the falls, so the views were quite nice. I liked how bright the restaurant was! It gave it a very natural but upscale ambiance. Service sometimes seemed disorganized (my grandma's salad was brought out several minutes after the rest of our appetizers, and one of the younger waitstaff told me my salad came without pine nuts, when it actually had a crumble of pine nuts on top), but overall it was friendly. To start I had the arugula and baby kale salad with braised onions, pecorino, and pine nut crumble. The description said it came warm, but mine was not. This wasn't a big deal though because the flavours were great! I actually found the portion a bit too large though. It could have been a meal itself if I'd just added protein to it! My entree was the arctic char with Brussels sprouts, pearl onions, bacon, toasted almonds, and soubise. The presentation of the dish was appealing and the flavours were even better! For dessert I split the sticky toffee with salted caramel, rum, and vanilla ice cream. This was absolutely delicious! The flavours were so deep and rich, with just a slight aftertaste of the rum. Overall a great first experience and hopefully not the last! read more

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I am stunned by the positive reviews for this place - eating at Ancaster Mill was a horrible experience. Parking is ridiculous, with no signage directing you to the main entrance (people were walking in the back door by mistake and being told to go back around rather than just walking through the restaurant to the hostess stand). The interior looks like a banquet hall from the 70s. The food was barely edible and embarrassingly overpriced. The "presentation" was non-existent and the taste was beyond bland (unless you count the resulting heartburn). The "burger" was on sliced bread with french fries that tasted like McCains - my 7 year old kid could have made something tastier. The pasta was supposedly homemade yet hard where it was supposed to be soft (with pieces of toast thrown in to maybe distract from the under-cooked parts?). The only star is for our servers (who were lovely) and the location. The waterfall is doing ALL the heavy lifting for Ancaster Mill - without it, there is nothing to brag about. Save your money and go to one of the other beautiful restaurants in the area - this place was completely not worth it. read more

Came here for my mom's birthday in March. We came for the Sunday brunch... We then came for the Mother's Day brunch Nice fresh food considering it's buffet style BUT they should really consider updating and changing their selection it's gets boring read more

Ancaster Mill - Mother's Day brunch-2014 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ancaster, Ontario

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The place is so beautiful as an experience, the service was amazing, the food was avrege, nothing outstanding or special for lunch. I will come back to try their branch though. read more

I've been to the Ancaster Mill many times - attended weddings, brunch (unlimited mimosas, yes please!), and dinners. This establishment is very well run, and I've always been pleased whenever I leave! The food is spot on - always has been. From the appetizers, to the salads and the main courses - everything is local, fresh and delicious. I have never had a bad meal! I enjoy that they use locally grown ingredients and they have little markets to sell their salad mix in the summer, really cute! During events the staff is always great - they are polite, informative, and helpful in all cases. You can always ask a question to anyone that is working and they are willing to get you an answer or help you out! Especially during wedding the staff is so amazing - they really take care of the bride and they bridal party (I've been a part of a bridal party here!). I love that they have a little shuttle for such a short distance from the chapel to the main reception area. The venue is always well kept, clean and beautiful. The grounds outside are so beautiful as well - the garden area, the bridge, and the new chapel are so nice for photos! Weddings photos, engagement photos or just some fun - either way it's a lovely background. I love the waterfall as well! I can't honestly say enough about the Ancaster Mill - I will definitely return to this little staple in the city! read more

We attended Christmas Eve at the Ancaster Old mill. What a pleasure. We had the Turkey and the Prime rib. Two wonderful and delicious meals. The sides were served on a separate plate and abundant. Root vegetable, mash potato and Spinach were to die for. To match, the service was excellent. Very well priced for the food and service. I've attended this restaurant for 30 years and will frequent. 10 out of 10 read more

Location - charming. Beautiful vista and waterfall as you dine. Service - impeccable. Our server did a commendable job. Attentive but not intrusive. He even brought a lemon/water bowl to the table for cleansing! Food - expected higher quality given the ambiance and location. I would rate it 1 star above Mandarin quality. Shell fragments in the smallest oysters I've ever had. Crab legs so salty they were inedible. Dessert was the only redeeming course. Plenty of variety and quality was superb. Ambiance - noisy!!! There are rooms away from the main dining area... If you are fortunate to be seated there. Would I return? No. Location is this restaurants only excelling feature. read more

Five stars for the scenic and beautiful site. Five stars for the impeccable friendly service (David R you were terrific!) 3 stars for the food in terms of quality, taste, variety, proper temperature, and proper cooking. At $50 pp I expect 5 star food as well... Oysters were good except the shucker left bits of shell in them. Crab legs, smoked salmon, and seafood salad were fine. Roast beef was cooked perfectly and the seasoned chicken fingers were tasty. Eggs Benedict was cool and not hot or warm as expected. Parsnips were crunchy and not fully cooked. The salads were fresh and there was a giant mound of cheese and cold cuts if you like that. The desserts were all tasty with the exception of the uncooked or partially cooked crunchy apple crisp, The desserts were not overly sweet which I very much appreciated. The last time I came here was many years ago for Mothers Day and that occasion was pure chaos of crowds and noise although I think the food was better. Today was a little more sedate although still very busy. A nice place to come for special occasions although over priced for what you get food quality wise. read more

Not sure what happened to this place. Went away for a few years but wanted to have Brunch with the family over the break (last Sunday of 2018). For $55 brunch (I'm writing this review with the price in mind), complete disappointment. First, the room was packed with tables (didn't realize they had that many in the past). You could barely get in and out of your seat because of how packed with tables the room was. Smelled 'off' in the room. Overall ridiculous food and service. Unprofessional as they did not explain how the buffet was set up (thankfully I have been here before). Barely drinkable coffee. When I asked for tea, got a 'red rose' bag that maybe costs 10 cents each. For a $55 brunch I would expect at least drinkable coffee and tea. Low end and cheap-out on the food. They clearly have lost touch with quality. The server who cooked eggs/omelettes was clearly out of his comfort zone. They prepared a huge bucket of scrambled eggs that they portion with a ladle. They offer a number of toppings for the omelette, but clearly have no idea how to incorporate them. He could not fold that omelette. Seeing this I just asked for two eggs over-easy. Over cooked and no runny yolk. Two of my guests could not even touch the omelettes they got. Waffle was not crispy and was underwhelming. Bacon was essentially what you get at a $17 brunch buffet somewhere else. Sausages were dry and bland. They had baguettes which were nice because at least I had some bread and butter for breakfast. Croissants were mass produced or bought in bulk. Not sure if they realize they should have fluffy layers. Tasted like margarine rather than real butter, but I may be wrong. Did not even bother with the fruits and seafood because they did not look appetizing. Unfortunately, for $55 it was a complete disappointment. They seem to have lost touch with what it means to be a 'fancy' restaurant. For that price I would have expected at least some real tea (not powder in a bag), professional omelettes and eggs, real bacon, homemade sausages, and true croissants. Undertrained staff and they really tried to cheap out on the food. Maybe have less tables and focus more on quality and training. Very sad. Will not be returning. read more

This is a fantastic restaurant. It's tucked away in Ancaster, about a ten minute drive from Hamilton. The restaurant itself is built over a small waterfall and the food locally-sourced. Our dinner began with complimentary amuse-bouches. Wait staff were all very friendly and courteous. We ordered the butternut squash and lentil salad, which was quite large but perfect for two to share. Our mains were the black cod and the duck confit. Both absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. The portions were just right. We shared the Lindt milk chocolate profiteroles, which we were told are the most popular dessert and understandably so. We also received complimentary drinks and dark chocolate mint truffles at the end of our meal. Before we ended our dinner, we were already planning for our next visit. There was a wedding going on during our visit, but it didn't affect our meal at all. A lovely and memorable dinner. read more

Beautiful location, great food for special occasions. Attended a wedding here and it was wonderful.

We came here for their Sunday dinner. Before we went into the restaurant, we took a look at the chapel and the waterfall. Service was fantastic and so was the food. I had the Bellini which was really good. The feature was mushrooms and they were incorporated in the salad and starters. I've never had anything like it. We had the fish and short rib as mains and both were very good as well. It also came with sides. We ended the meal with pie for dessert. Very worth the money. read more

Ancaster Mill - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ancaster, Ontario

First: a bit of background info. Being a photographer from Buffalo, I avidly go out and seek waterfalls and hiking paths to explore. This time, I stumbled upon Sherman Falls in my search. A privately owned waterfall yet open to the public, this land is expansive with a hookup to the Bruce Trail that leads to other waterfalls in the area. Not to mention, the one that this freakin restaurant is built on! (Frank Lloyd Wright approves) After finding a parking space in the 5th satellite lot they have systematically installed, we walked in about 10 minutes late for our 12:30pm lunch reservation (which was made 3 days prior). There was no issue, and the girls at the counter were very polite and took my comrade's jacket. We were taken through a glass walkway that hangs above the stream flowing beneath it, looking straight at the waterfall wedged between the main entance and the dining complex. I shall repeat, "complex". This place has got their crap together. According to the parking lots, we should have been surrounded by diners and drowned by noise, and yet we were sat next to a stone wall in a glass-walled room with a clear view of the water, and there were only 4 other tables being occupied. Extremely odd how it worked out, but thats exactly what you want to have. In regard to the seasonally changing lunch menu and its locally sourced ingredients, you have the option to order a la carte, or for $40 you can have your own appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Obviously I went for the bundle. Before food orders were taken, we were given a bread basket with a fresh apple jam spread, and a garlic herb butter which worked as a batman and robin team, each becoming more refreshing as you tetter totter between the two. After the bread was gobbled up, we ordered. Here is what I had: - Soup and Toast - Chestnut Tortellini - Chocolate Torte w/ caramel drizzle and to drink: - pomegranite sour - coffee Soup and Toast may have been the best thing I've ever tasted. A salty cream based soup with sweet chunks of pear infused with it, topped with a dollop of insanely light cream. On the side of the bowl was a crispy toasted slice of what tasted like french bread, topped with roasted pheasant (good stuff). The Tortellini went a step further and exploited my taste buds for all they were worth. About 7 large shells with a roasted chestnut for each, and a sharp cheese of which I can't quite recall. I swear, this stuff is like crack. Its unreal. Like who came up with this recipe. The chocolate torte came to the table about 10 minutes after my plate was taken away. Which gave my hunger some time to recoop. I was pretty stuffed at this point. But as soon as it was within eyesight... like seriously its chocolate pie. im gonna eat it. Ever have a Lindor Truffle? like the original kind? You know how the chocolate in the middle is like a ball of silky sex? Yep. that was this entire pie. Alongside my coffee, which was roasted to perfection, the meal was epic. The pomegranite sour I ordered was the best cocktail I have ever consumed in my life. Made with fresh ginger, lime, lemon, pomegranite juice, pineapple juice, and canadien whisky, its a dangerous drink. Have 5 of those and you'll be on your ass, and yet, you'll still think you're drinking fruit juice. Our waitress Elisa wasn't a waitress at all, she was actually an undercover supermodel. Or at least thats my say on the matter. She was very personable and was able to work our table with efficiency and grace. A kind thank you to Elisa. Its safe to say that I have consumed the best meal of my life at the Ancaster Mill. It'll be tough to top it. On your way out though, don't forget to take some photos of the waterfall as you walk out of the complex and back through the glass corridor. You'll want to look back at the memories within 10 minutes. read more

I expect to pay $42 for lamb, but the portion was similar to sample size. I respectfully ask that you increase your portion sizes for your main entrees and perhaps add more of a side to the main meat. I had only a sprinkle of vegetables. Thank you for reviewing my concern. read more

I had my doubts going in. I am not one for the fancy stuff. I would take a good grub over caviar any day of the week. A quaint and cozy palace set in the forest of a mountain? Seems to good to be true (I didn't even know mountains existed here! But as I pulled up to this place it felt a little surreal. With fancy waterfalls and streams there stands (seemingly floating) this rustic cabin like a mini palace surrounded by greenery - as much (or little) as we get here in Southern Ontario. We head on in as the doors swung open to reveal a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were swiftly led to our table and sat by the huge floor to ceiling windows peering out to the waterfalls and that picturesque, serene forest in the backdrop. You would almost forget this is actually a restaurant for a minute but as you glance over to the opposite side of the room the sight is just as impressive. Mountains and mountains of fine fare; crab legs, smoked salmon, roasted vegetables....salad bar...etc. But it doesn't end there. There's another room of cooked to order (a-la-minute) eats like lobster omelettes, mini-steaks and freshly squeezed juices. I am not going to say the food is the best I've ever had and it shouldn't be. This is after all a buffet but it's by far one of the best quality buffets I have had in a while. This isn't going to be like Las Vegas but in a town where cheap buffets are in abundance, this place is impressive. This is definitely in the top echelon of brunch buffets in my books for Southern Ontario. Fantastic atmosphere with great food and good service. This isn't a cheap meal but it is one sure to impress anyone. A must visit for brunch lovers even with the long drive from Toronto. read more

Sunday brunch worth every penny. A magnificent environment, classy style. The buffet is tasty & delicious. read more

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My wife and I booked a reservation for Easter Brunch to spend time with family members from Cambridge. It was very disappointing. It felt like an overrated Greek diner. Really not worth the hype or the money. A restaurant's reputation lives and dies with its Chef. It's time this price gouging place hires a real Chef. I wouldn't recommend this place. Save your money! read more

Always great service and food.. I'm just always a little averse to the 'fine dining' aspect of the small, pretty-looking portions.. read more

Ancaster Mill - XMas Dinner Menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ancaster, Ontario

We were in the area and turned to Yelp to help find lunch. Seems we stumbled onto a local treasure! On the May holiday weekend, we were able to find a spot for 2, even without a reservation (short wait, no problem). The champagne brunch was epic. More options than I've ever seen, including a great seafood selection (oysters! Crab!) all fresh and delicious. Of course, baked goods, fresh omelettes and waffles, and then full line of roast meats. The roast beef was melt in your mouth. The grounds are beautiful and there are 2 bridal showers and a wedding here the same time we are. I can't recommend this more highly! read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. I arrived at 1 it was so hard to find a parking. When I got in, there was lots of people lining up but they let me in after 10mins wait. It's so beautiful inside. They provided lots of seafood like oysters but it's pretty small and some crab legs also the sushi. They had the hot stuffs on the other side which is some prime rib, lamb, crepe and waffle. But the location is too far for me so would come back once a year to enjoy the little fall. read more

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It's a big shame that I have to write this because I was thoroughly impressed by the atmosphere and service, but I felt sick as soon as I got home. Their fish was superbly underwhelming and it was certainly old fish from their freezer, and apparently the duck I had also was not the freshest. I understand that with COVID, restaurants are limiting their inventory and trying to use up most of their dead stock but I'm just heavily disappointed because I really wanted to enjoy my experience here. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

What a beautiful place to eat. Ancaster Mill is a perfect place for all of your special occasions, be it your date night, wedding reception and/or business event. It's got the charm that will draw you the moment you step in at its entrance. I loved the pretty waterfall outside and the restaurant's warm atmosphere inside. You can also tell this is a fancy but not snooty place to eat. Lots of families seemed to dine here, and the servers were very friendly and welcoming. This place would be a popular spot for events, and surely they were booked all Saturdays until the next month. So, we ended up visiting this restaurant on a Sunday evening, and neither of us knew that we would be limited to their Sunday supper menu. Although I had hoped to see their regular menu, I liked the idea of the family-style meal, sharing three different appetizers (Terrine, Asparagus Salad, and Herbed Flat Bread); two entrées (we picked Cavatelli and Grilled Craft Cut Shortrib); and two desserts (Pie and Cheese). The portions were huge for two small eaters. However, I didn't particularly enjoy any of the dishes that they presented. If I had to pick one, I liked Asparagus Salad, and even the complimentary bread that they gave us in the beginning of our meal tasted better than the rest of the meal. Cavatelli was too chewy and salty. Short rib was a little too bland and greasy. Strawberry rhubarb pie was too sour. I wouldn't have rated this place 4 stars if not for the pretty waterfall, excellent service and the warm atmosphere. read more

Ancaster Mill - Cavatelli - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ancaster, Ontario

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I went to the Ancaster Mill for a bridal shower, and the it was excellent! The service was great and they were very accommodating to my celiac disease and my allergies. The food was delicious! I can't wait to come back for another meal or brunch. read more

I was thoroughly impressed with the food quality and service here! The dishes were quite prompt, and there is definitely some nice scenery, including a waterfall just outside. Our server was very attentive. Would definitely come back when in Hamilton, even though I am personally not into fine dining typically (I was not aware of the unwritten dress code but we were still served very professionally by everyone!) read more

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We attended today for brunch for a friend's birthday. The staff were knowledgable and prompt, the brunch was fantastic with an assortment of seafood, salads, cheeses, breads, as well as stations for waffles, omelettes and the carvery. I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion!!! Beautiful decor, excellent food and attentive staff!!!! read more

Attended a wedding here about 2 years ago and I still talk about their Caesar kale salad. The food was so fresh & full of flavour. I love the feel of the atmosphere & the staff was incredible. I have never been able to find a kale salad that remotely comes close to how this one was. Great; now that I'm talking about it, I'm dying for some now! Highly recommend you to check it out! read more

Honestly I don't review anything but I just had to say how bad my experience there was. I went there on some good recommendations but took a shot. The menu was so plain and boring there was almost no options for dinner! The appetizers me and my girlfriend got we couldn't even finish they we so bad. I got the 14oz steak and honestly was disappointed by it for the price. It was worth maybe 30 at the most but not 55. My girlfriend got the wild mushroom pasta and she couldn't even eat it, it was that bad. I tried it also and couldn't stomach it. For the price of the restaurant it is not worth it at all save your money and go anywhere else. Worst restaurant I've been too. read more

On our way to see the Toyota plant in Cambridge, our bus tour stopped here for lunch. They handled the party of 32 very efficiently and happily. There were no menu choices for the tour but what we had was excellent. The main course was turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. The vegetables stood out. For such a large party the mix of cauliflower, carrots and squash were done perfectly, not overdone and just the right amount of crunch. Dessert was a strawberry and blueberry tart with vanilla ice cream. Perfect! The venue is beautiful. Built along side a small creek and waterfall. It would be a wonderful place for receptions and celebrations. read more

I don't even know where to begin. I was completely overwhelmed with every little detail from start to finish. It wasn't just the food that did it for me, but the small things along the way: 1) The interconnectedness of the staff: We were introduced to the menu by one staff member, given food options and drinks by our lovely waitress Elisa, and brought our food by another woman with a bright smile. They wove between tables, taking orders, collecting our dishes, filling our water glasses with a tip of the hand. Did anyone frown at all? Nope. If our waitress was occupied, was there any hesitance from another staff member to step in and clean up? Nope. This staff is the best I've ever seen. The staff, like the restaurant, deserve a five star rating in and of themselves. Bravo. 2) The amazing interior: It was like a winding maze and yet... There's a semi-long tunnel with views of the waterfall. The architecture of the interior is gorgeous; the wood is laid at varying angles which tend to frame the environment they're in. For example, in the tunnel, the wood is placed along the tunnel to "frame" the waterfall. Next to our seats, the stone wall felt like I was inside of a cave. In fact, the interior gives off the feel that you're placed in a cozy, large cabin. All that's missing is a couple crackling fireplaces. 3) The exterior: gorgeous, gorgeous. The waterfalls were beautiful. The grounds would have been just as interesting to explore, had we had the time to explore the area. Also, it was quite interesting to watch the cooks (or runners, I don't know) scurry back and forth between the mill and the kitchen. What a sight to see! That's when you know your food is freshly prepared. Onward... I don't really "fine dine". I'm more of a hole-in-the-wall kind of girl. But a couple things were appealing that made it almost irresistible: the quality of the ingredients in each meal, which were locally grown, as well as unique inventions of flavor and combination by brilliant chefs. Plus, treat yo self. Confused and bewildered by this new world, I stared at the drink menu. I ended up with the Red Wine Sangria which is the best mixed cocktail I've ever had. They flavored it up with clementine and induced flavor with sinking apples, cranberries, ginger and clove. What? Mind blown. Introduced to the lunch menu by a staff member, we chose the appetizer/entree/dessert for forty dollars and everything about what I chose was heavenly. For the appetizer, I chose the cream risotto, which also happened to be my favorite dish. It was flourished with bacon bits as well as gouda cheese. The combination of these flavors was out of this world. The cream of the risotto with the melting cheese and crunchy bits was too much for me to handle. Even thinking about it makes me salivate. For the entree, I had the pheasant chicken pot pie with a puff pastry. The meat and the vegetables were so perfect and fresh. You can tell that it was high quality based on the glorious taste of it all. I wish it had more sweet potatoes but definitely did not detract from the overall quality of the entree. I'm not a pie person, but the pecan pie was great! It was all homemade so it was great.. the pecan was connected with creamy caramel. Even at my fullest point, the pecan pie really finished it off well! Also, with perfectly roasted coffee, it topped off our wonderfully made meal. I'm in love. Few places will forever plague my taste buds like Ancaster Mill has managed to do. A landmark in and of itself, it deserves all the positive reviews it has acquired thus far. Now... how about that Sunday Brunch?! *melts* read more

We came here for a wedding on a Saturday night in November. The venue is quite nice and can hold a few weddings (there were at least two others going on at the same time). We were directed to a room just off the entrance for the cocktail hour of the wedding. I think this particular wedding had about 100 people and this space was just far far FAR too small. People were constantly moving around us and I felt very much in the way even though we weren't. The bar itself wasn't very big, maybe 10 feet long, and for a group of 100, it was too small. The bartenders either weren't listening properly or couldn't hear because one of the people at my table indicated that they got a tonic and gingerale when they'd ordered a gin and tonic (ew). There was a secondary space that was like an atrium but a small one and I couldn't stay in this particular room long because it was startlingly small with maybe 10 people in it. Not to mention that throughout our cocktail hour, the staff here felt this would be a good time to move about 100 champagne flutes for another wedding. Why you would wait until the bar area was full to do this, I don't know, but I was surprised none of the trays got knocked over. We were then ushered upstairs for dinner. One of my biggest pet peeves about wedding venues is having things lying around in plain view that I shouldn't be able to see. When we got to the top of the stairs, you'd turn left to go into the room, but to the right was a side kitchen or storage space or something and there was just stuff all over the place. It may have been the wedding favours but this was partially blocking the elevator. The space was quite nice, but very long and somewhat narrow (rectangular tables to hold 10 people, 5 per side). Unfortunately, due to the setup of the tables, I couldn't see the bride or groom at the head table all night. And they had put the tables so close to the wall that when servers were trying to serve the people against the wall, everyone had to scoot their chairs in to make room for the server. Not to mention that when my soup was brought to me, it went skimming past the right side of my face. It didn't touch me, but if I'd moved even slightly, my face would have hit the bowl and it would have gone all over me. Next time, tap me on the shoulder to warn me you're about to serve me. Dinner service was incredibly long - five courses took FIVE HOURS to serve. I'm not sure if this was a request of the bride and groom but for me, this was the worst part. We spent much of the night waiting for the next course to arrive, talking about how long it was taking, and while the food was hot when it came out, it took far too long to get to us. If you can't handle multiple weddings at your venue then DON'T host multiple weddings. The leek and potato soup was excellent, with crispy potato strings on top, the salad was quite nice as well and the pasta course was okay, but nothing special. I chose to go with the chicken, which was fine, but wasn't stuffed very well; I expected more stuffing inside based on the description, so that was a disappointment. The potato side dish was partially raw, the middle part hadn't been cooked enough. Unfortunate because it looked very nice on the plate. For dessert, there were two options but we weren't able to choose which we wanted, so we ended up switching plates around the table. It would be a better idea for the servers to ask what people would like - they took orders for coffee and tea and mains at the beginning, so they could have easily asked about dessert then. I wasn't drinking alcohol but the servers with wine came by relatively frequently, but not frequently enough for the wine drinkers. Also, it took forever to get a refill of water. In a five hour meal, my water was refilled once. Overall, I found the venue to be too tight for the number of guests and the service was average, at best. The food was quite good but the poor service really diminished my enjoyment quite a bit. While there is an elevator for accessibility, my boyfriends father would have had a very difficult time getting to and from the elevator to go downstairs to the bathroom and back. Would not recommend this venue for a wedding of that size as it just doesn't have enough space to accommodate (with the rooms that were chosen). read more

The Sunday brunch is to absolutely die for! Great service and awesome locally sourced food. Had one really bad experience with Christmas even dinner service in 2016 and won't do a dinner again because of it. But will always do the Sunday brunch! Can't wait to go back! read more

Four of us for dinner business meet/Xmas get together. Reservations made a week in advance, asked for window seat near waterfall west end of dining room. Day of, staff called to confirm reservation, again asked for same seating. On arrival, seated at a table for four right in the middle of the dining room. Poor start to the evening. Seasonal menu, good selection of appetizers and entrees. Delay in drink orders, but minimal. Tuesday evening, staff seemed light, after tasting we were left to refill our own glasses. Minor thing but this is a five star restaurant, priced accordingly. Everyone enjoyed appetizers and entrees, all well prepared and delicious. Two of us had the Cornish hen selection, both luke warm. This was likely due to slow service, understaffed for the level of business. My spouse had enjoyed the pecan pie and was excited upon finding it on the menu once again. Server returned and apologized stating that he had not been told there was none left. Again not expected and soured the experience. May return again, but not in a hurry. read more

The food was good, but personally I found the portions a bit skimpy. Very classy place.