Service from Aaron was excellent. Limited parking except across the street. We had a high table - table and chairs rickety. Difficult to pull seats close enough to the table. Soups were hot and recommended. Frites were freshly cooked and hot, and real potatoes. Burger a bit well done for my taste but juicy and good. A little hard to maintain the burger structural integrity due to height and ingredients. So messy. Cheesecake had real maple flavor but eventually I found it a bit too much. Nice cookie with the cake. Decent meal for $125 CA with no alcohol or coffee. read more

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We'd tried a couple times to get a reservation here and failed to do so around the holidays, but a bad ice storm moved in and and a lot of people apparently canceled their trips which is sad for them, but lucky for us because we had a fantastic meal in their stead! Our server was friendly and efficient, and never rushed us. The ambiance we very classic Keg-room/steak house style inside the larger Pilar and Post complex. Our family ordered the gnocchi, the strip loin, and the tenderloin and every dish was spot on and cooked to perfect. The tenderloin was especially stand out with the stilton crust, and impeccable tenderness. It's not cheap but with the good exchange rate from USD to CAD it was certainly worth the quality and service we got here. read more

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We stopped in on Boxing Day after some wine tastings in horrible weather, so there was a table open for 6. The holiday decorations were lovely. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was really wonderful. Every we had was top notch. Make reservations or be prepared to wait well worth it read more

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We made a reservation at the restaurant for our anniversary after a relaxing spa day, and it was just what we needed. The serene atmosphere perfectly complemented our day. We ordered the "Slow-roasted Prime Rib" and "BBQ Flat Iron", and both dishes were cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. You can ask for sour cream, horseradish, green onions, and cheese on the side, which adds a nice touch. For dessert, we had the Brookie, and the staff surprised us by decorating it; a lovely gesture that made our evening even more special. read more

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This weekend we decided to visit the beautiful quaint town of NIAGARA ON THE LAKE (NoTL). We stayed at the gorgeous hotel, Queen's Landing, which is one of several sister hotels in this town. The Cannery is a beautiful restaurant at the Pillar and Post hotel. The ambiance is of a chic barnyard and they boast fine country dining. The restaurant is actually quite huge, and we didn't have trouble getting a table! We started with appetizers - I had my eye on the crab cakes and the bruschetta having perused the menu several times prior to coming there. I was not disappointed! The crab cakes were delicious. I enjoyed the bruschetta but fair warning - it's much sweeter than anticipated and could even pass for a delicious dessert! I am more of a savory person, but the combination of fruits and honey glaze was a little too sweet for me. Nonetheless the flavors were lovely Choosing our drinks was another matter - the cocktail and wine menu is extensive! I love spicy everything so of course I chose a Bloody Mary type drink they called THE Caesar. I was not disappointed! It was like a appetizer on its own The old fashioned was good too, although no the best we've had. I think it could have been stirred a little bit more to get the sweet syrup at the bottom more evenly mixed. Later on we got a glass of wine to go with our meat heavy entree and that was quite delicious and paired well! Their menu also makes suggestions for wine pairing for every dish, which is quite helpful The slow roasted prime rib was better than I imagined. I am usually disappointed by prime ribs at other restaurants because it is often too chewy and poorly seasoned. This was the exact opposite! I got mine medium rare. I don't know how they get this thing so juicy and evenly salted because it just melts in your mouth!! And unlike my previous experiences, I did not have to break the knife when I cut the meat. It also came with a side of baked potatoes with all the fixings you could want, as well as this Yorkshire pudding which is in fact not a pudding but more like a soft crunchy bread!!! I had no idea. Overall a MASSIVE hit for me! Meanwhile my boyfriend also hit the jackpot with the short rib, which fell right off the bone and straight into our belly's!!! Good lord this was also perfectly seasoned and just so flavorful. I am still dreaming about both these dishes. Miraculously we finished every bite of our appetizers and entrees and somehow still had room to share a brookie aka brownie and cookie. Very moist with some brownie crisps on top - perfect ending to a wondering dinner I highly recommend the Cannery and its amazing array of cuisine. While the menu is meat heavy there's plenty of options including vegetarian options, seafood, and chicken entrees read more

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Returned here in December for the Christmas Stroll and the restaurant did not disappoint. The food is always excellent, beautifully plated and presented, the staff excellent and the holiday decorations were just so beautiful. Our favorite restaurant in the region and will return here often. The ambiance of the whole hotel and restaurant is just really lovely .... read more

Food and service is top notch as usual. Went for early dinner before show at Shawfest. Steak was cooked perfectly and service was excellent. Place was fairly busy but not loud or noisy. read more

Cannery - Filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

We came to dine at the Cannery from our 'Fire & Ice' package with the associating Pillar & Post Inn. We had a 3-course meal with set options. The salad appetizer was fresh & decent. As for the mains, I highly suggest going for the beef short rib, it was very flavourful & saucy. I initially ordered the Salmon main dish, but it came out in a bed of soupy (not fluffy) quinoa and the salmon skin was on and it was so limp, fishy, and slimy. I would've expected a finer dining spot like this to cook the salmon well and crisp up the skin! The waiter was very understanding though and very kindly swapped out my main dish. Dessert was a nice tart. Overall, the vibe is super cool with the smokey faux fire AND multiple fireplaces where you can get front row dining seats with! read more

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My husband and I first dined at the Cannery during our honeymoon almost 20 years ago and have returned a few times throughout the years and have never been disappointed. Our last visit was this past weekend and they continue to delight with some tried and true specialties...as a starter, my husband selected the shrimp cocktail (6 xl shrimp served with cocktail sauce and lemon) and I opted for the Caesar salad - delicious and large enough to share. We also ordered the bread service - baguette, sourdough, and a tomato basil bread served with butter, olive oil, and pink sea salt. We both chose the prime rib entree - their specialty since 1970! The beef was generous and cooked to perfection. A lovely pan jus complimented the beef and the dish was served with a baked potato and fresh vegetables (asparagus, carrots, beans). Our service was excellent - our server shared that she had worked there for over 26 years and that many of her colleagues had been there even longer - says a lot about the work environment! My only complaint was that some of the other diners were very underdressed (t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops) and over-served, which detracted from the whole experience... read more

While staying at the pillar and Post I dinned twice here.I had the most amazing salmon dinner,hot and delicious. For breakfast the next day it was buffet style with an amazing Waffle and Omlette stations, both were delicious.Fast and friendly service I highly recommend having dinner or breakfast here. read more

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While staying at the Pillar and Post I dinner on the premises and the Cannery did not disappoint.Wi5h speedy service and a smile I enjoyed a hot and tasty salmon dinner. The next day for a breakfast buffet they had Omlette and Waffle stations set up .Both were incredible. Also fruit and Pasteries. A wonderful experience not to be missed. read more

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Seafood & steaks with an emphasis on local ingredients are served in a refined, exposed-brick space. Located inside the Pillar & Post Resort Spa, this quaint restaurant is actually a massive space. When we went inside to dine, there were two weddings hidden at the back of the restaurant. Ambiance: The atmosphere is very rustic with the exposed-brick layout, lighting is dim and the ambiance is classy yet fun. The restaurant is kid friendly located inside the hotel. Service: Exceptional, our server was very attentive, got us water/drinks and went through the menu with us with any questions we had. Thanks Sue :) The restaurant hosted us for our 1st wedding anniversary and they were very pleasant. Only Thing was there was no special message on our dessert, not expected but surprised it wasn't there. Maybe because of the weddings. Food: We ordered two drinks to start, the dark and stormy and a peach smash. Dark & Stormy Dark Rum Fresh Lime Juice Ginger Beer Delicious, nice pairing and contrast with the lime juice and dark rum. Not for everyone but for me it was good. () Pillar Signature Whisky Peach Smash Knob Creek Bourbon Peach Schnapps Peach Slices Fresh Lemon Mint This drink was nice and refreshing and not too sweet (we asked for it that way) Both drinks come in 2oz! Great value for these two items. Food: Baked Brie - Niagara peach & jalapeño chutney, puff pastry, pink peppercorn infused honey, ciabatta crisps Good balance of flavors with the richness of the brie, the spice of the jalapeno (not that spicy), the sweetness of the honey and the Niagara peach. () Crab CakesA Cannery Signature Dish () Blue crab, creole aioli, fennel slaw The crab cakes were very flavorful, however a little salty to our taste. The crab inside was very flaky and it was a good amuse bouche. read more

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The food was delicious, great sized portions. Service was amazing, great friendly staff, the waitresses we dealt with were friendly and constantly checked on us to see if we needed anything! The ambiance was asceticly pleasing if you are into old places restored, the brick and wood mixed with some of the old cannery equipment used as prop displays. The chef found out we were expecting a baby, so the kitchen staff gave my wife extra portions with her dessert! Mama and baby were both thankful! The setting was really special for us and we will be back again! We really appreciate the cannery taking good care of us and giving us a great first time experience! The whole place was very clean and the bathrooms as well. I can't express enough how much we enjoyed it! Thank you Cannery and staff! read more

Delicious food (mmmmm tomato soup!); wonderful staff. We ended up going twice and weren't even staying at the hotel. We'll be back.

We were excited to try Cannery but overall it's just such a bland experience. The service was perfunctory. The food was bland with the exception of the crab cakes, which were quite good. The prime rib, something a lot of reviewers have praised, was way too well done to be called even medium and was lukewarm. Considering it took about 35 minutes for it to arrive after the appetizers I can only assume it was sitting out for a while. The short ribs were your standard run-of-the mill braised meat and there wasn't more than 4 ounces on the plate. We skipped dessert. Just disappointing. read more

In the afternoon of the day of our visit, we ordered the artichoke dip, as a to-go snack. We asked for a gluten-free pita with it, and advised of our gluten allergy. On pickup, the dip was delicious but after one bite of the bread, we realized it was not gluten-free. We were surprised the staff would be careless about an allergy, but decided to keep our dinner reservations and give the restaurant another chance. At dinner, the server taking care of us was Alison. I ordered a glass of wine to start. I wasn't offered a taste of it first - the glass arrived filled, no bottle in sight. After taking a sip, I realized it was very watered down. After that initial sip, I didn't touch the wine, but for the next hour and a half, Alison didn't notice, let alone ask if there was an issue with it. For herself, my mom asked about a freshly squeezed juice to start. After two reminders about her question, she was informed there are no freshly squeezed juice options on offer. My mom's dinner choice was the braised short rib. The short rib was very good, but it came with a grand total of 3 pieces of asparagus and a 'baked' potato which had been pre-cooked and reheated, arriving lukewarm on the outside and cold on the inside. My dinner choice was the risotto, which was not risotto but half-boiled soggy rice with canned, sour vegetables. I took 3 laborious bites before I gave up. Curiously, Alison didn't notice that my plate (like my wine glass) remained untouched, either throughout the evening, or when we were settling the bill. We skipped dessert. A surprisingly disappointing experience on the whole, and needless to say, not one we would not recommend. read more

This was an incredible way to spend a Covid safe Birthday. We enjoyed the pre fixe menu included with our accommodations. Service was incredible!! Each of us had different meals, Prime rib, steak, beef short ribs, crab cakes, romaine salad -- all delicious!! And dessert was amazing! Coconut banana pudding pictured here and a pumpkin spice cheesecake. Safety measures were in place, great spacing between tables, wait staff in masks, gloves -- restaurant was clean (along with rest of hotel). Would recommend and return! read more

Cannery - Steakhouses Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Really nice, rustic ambiance. Service was pretty attentive and very helpful. Food was amazing! We had the Salmon and the Prime Rib.... so good! And the Peach Oat Triple dessert was one of the best dessert we've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

Spectacular Christmas Day buffet! This was well worth booking in advance to guarantee a table, and the speed with which we were seated and eating was phenomenal (considering we were booked for the final seating time for the lunch service). The food was fresh, plentiful, frequently replenished and delicious. Impressive inclusion of seafood items such as oysters and shrimps, great salads and cheese/charcuterie selections and really, really good carvery (turkey, ham and lamb). Worth every penny, including a big tip for excellent service. read more

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Great food, good service, we loved the salads and the prime rib. Will return next time we are Niagara on the lake. read more

Cannery - Steakhouses Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Came here to celebrate our anniversary. First, see the menu online and get adjusted to the prices. Then, make a reservation and go!!! The location has great ambience, feel, and character. Our server was excellent. She was excellent in service and keeping our drinks filled and checking on our food, etc. Everything we had was excellent, including the brookie dessert. Our bill came to just over $260CAD. Definitely sticker shock if you didn't check out the menu ahead of time. It's sometimes difficult to get in as this place is popular, but we were able to get in a Sat night. They even specially plated our dessert onto a long plate so they could write "Happy Anniversary" for us in chocolate. very classy!! we were totally stuffed and would recommend this place. I think our server was Melanie? She was amazing. Ask for her! read more

Cannery was amazing!! One of the best meals we have had in a while. Lisa, our server, was fantastic and so friendly! We got the crab cake appetizer, the lamb shoulder gnocchi, and the swordfish. Everything was cooked perfectly and we couldn't have asked for a better meal! We would absolutely recommend this to anyone! read more

Cannery - Grilled Swordfish - Steakhouses Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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This experience was just underwhelming. The service was good, though perfunctory, and for celebrating a special occasion it just was not it for us. The steak was good, the risotto was way too greasy, and they were all overpriced. They sat us in a random side room. Okay food that looks nice at a steep price, making the cost hard to justify. Overall we were not impressed, especially reading the prior ratings. read more

Although Cannery offers regular breakfast daily, lunch and dinner, I personally would recommend giving their Sunday brunch a try! For approx $30/person, you have access to several different items including the salad bar, regular breakfast items, oysters and waffles. Dinner menu- a bit on the pricey side for the quality of food you get. However if you stay at the Pillar and Post, you can purchase a $60 dining credit which allows you to have 1 appetizer + 1 main + 1 dessert on most items on the menu. read more

Had the Cajun Striploin cooked medium rare . It was very tender. Though it was cooked a little more than expected for a medium rare . Second dish was the loaded beef tenderloin the portion was so small. The entree didn't really fill me up at the end . read more

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Excellent restaurant within the Pillar and Post. There was a variety of food and it was all cooked to perfection. Our server, who was tending to our group of 18, was attentive and easily provided stellar service. I had the potato bacon soup and it was savory and delicious. The house salad was crispy and the burger was juicy and cooked to perfection. My dessert, the bailey's creme brûlée is a not to be missed concoction of yummy. read more

We came for Easter brunch buffet at the historical Pillar and Post Inn (I was fangirling when I saw a photo of the Queen's visit from 1973!). Lovely decor well suited for special occasions. Servers were courteous and friendly. Wide variety of food stations featuring items such as lemon pepper prawns, striploin, omelette station, charcuterie board, and even a full on gluten free dessert station. The ingredients were really fresh and you can tell that everything has been carefully prepared. Reasonably priced at $40 per person, I would definitely come back as the quality seems very comparable to that of buffets in downtown Toronto. Reservations recommended! read more

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Visited this restaurant last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. While it's a very large space and often crowded, it's not loud and the ambiance is pleasant. Our waitress was very accommodating and answered all our questions. My husband, on the recommendation of the couple seated next to us, ordered the prime rib and I ordered the sea scallop risotto. Neither of could finish our meals but both were outstanding. They also had a lovely wine selection and I thought the prices were extremely reasonable for the quality of food. read more

Cannery - Sea Scallop Risotto - Steakhouses Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

The most incredible dining experience I have ever had. The food was beautifully crafted and so decadent. Theres a deal if you stay at one of the hotels where you get an appetizer,entree and dessert for 65$. There was so much food for that price and it was worth way more than that honestly. I had the stuffed chicken which was so juicy and flavorful. My dad had the short rib which was so tender and melt in your mouth. The steaks were huge and cooked perfectly as well. And let me tell you about the most amazing desserts they offer. All 4 of us tried a different one and no one left a drop on their plate. The apple cheesecake was deconstructed and the banana bites were so good with sides of caramel and chocolate dipping sauces. Our waitress Elissa was very efficient and friendly. Everything came out at the perfect time giving us time between course to digest. The place is so elegant and professional. A must go to if you are in the niagara on the lake area! read more

Cannery - Apple crumble cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

We booked the cannery last minute and we were not disappointed. The service was great, they practiced good covid measures. The prime rib was amazing best I ever had. My next visit to the Niagara area, I will be sure that this restaurant is on my list. read more

Dined here last weekend as we stayed on the Travelzoo deal. The set menu was quite nice. No veggie selection though. We had the roast beef and stuffed chicken. Both were finger licking good. The service was awesome. We had breakfast here the next morning, buffet wasn't great. The a la carte was awesome as was the service. read more

Great Restaurant. Food was amazing. Fresh, complicated flavors... we will definitely be back. Our server was pleasant but not overly attentive to match the price point of the meal. After eating dinner our plates stayed on our table for awhile and we had to ask for our water to be refilled. This restaurant is located within a hotel. The front desk person of the hotel who we met when we walked in seemed frustrated, not pleasant. Even when we left the restaurant to inquire about their spa, she struggled to be helpful. Perhaps an off day for her. read more

When we arrived at the Cannery, at first I was underwhelmed by the run-of-the mill steakhouse decor. But when our waitress Kathy took our order and the food arrived-- wow! This was by far one of the best steak dinners I've ever eaten. The filet was done to medium perfection, and the Stilton topping and flavorful root vegetable sauté were a lovely combination of contrasting flavors. Definitely more interesting than a typical steak-baked potato-steamed broccoli steakhouse entree. Our great meal was enhanced by the wine -- we both tried the suggested pairings. Our server Kathy was helpful, attentive, and efficient. Kudos to her and the kitchen for an outstanding dinner! read more

The inn itself is really beautiful and different than any place I've been. We did not stay there but chose to dine at Cannery while visiting niagara on the lake. The dinner and service was very good. We ordered the crab cakes, prime rib and bacon wrapped filet. It is very pricey and I thought the portion sizes were a little small. My husbands filet was overcooked to medium well when he ordered medium rare :/ It was our anniversary so he didn't want me to eat alone so he said nothing. Overall the food and service was good but not memorable enough to return. read more

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Unfortunately, the less then 5 star reviews are obviously individuals with less then a refined pallet and an even lesser appreciation for what fine dining entails. The Cannery is easily among the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. The meat was cooked to perfection, portion sizes were just right (sorry Americans this isn't an all you can eat buffet) and the staff were friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable of the products they were selling. The atmosphere was a tastefully renovated rustic traditional hotel with vineyard art works all throughout the dining area. The rooms were dimly lit and romantic but not so much that our 7 year old couldn't enjoy drawing with the provided crayons. The only bad part of the night was the pretentious couple sitting next to us doing their best to make people believe they were the most important people on the face of earth. read more

Really genuine service from Krista here for our wedding tasting. We had their Sunday brunch buffet and they placed us infront of the warm electric fire place which added to the special occasion. We had 6 wines to taste and they were each explained thoroughly to us before and after the next one. Great wine list, featuring mostly local VQAs. The food was plentiful, starting with the breakfast omlette bar, cereals, pastries and bread selection and moving to the antipasto, salads and cheese selections and finally the entrees. We had cauliflower baked with cheese, baked salmon, spinach cream fish, blackened striploin with lime butter ( a bit dry), jerk chicken(a bit bland) and s tomato sauce baked pasta. Most were very delicious and aligned with their diamond rating but the protein according to my dining companions coyld do better. Dessert options were plentiful and inclusive of dietary requirements. Service really shone through all the way til the end. Cant wait for the reception now! read more

This restaurant is located within the Pillar and Post hotel. As a sister site of the hotel myself and my husband were staying at we had looked at the alternative restaurant at our hotel, Queens Landing, but ultimately chose this restaurant because it seemed more romantic. The stage was set for romance with crisp white table cloths, cloth napkins, candle light and fine wines. We shared an appetizer and I enjoyed a salmon entree. The pesto potatoes the salmon was served with was a beautiful match to the honey in the salmon dish and the recommended Riesling. We also indulged in a brownie cheesecake for dessert and it was just the right amount of sweetness. The brownie portion was a bit too chewy for me but my husband enjoyed it. It is a bit pricey but we were happy that we could just add it onto our hotel bill and pay it all together in one lump sum. read more

Great ambience, great food and our server was very pleasant and we had a lovely time! Gorgeous spot.. must order the salmon, prime rib, crab cakes and vanilla tart! I wish the chairs were comfier though outside! read more

We stayed at the Pillar and Post for a weekend getaway and enjoyed a dinner that was included in our meal plan. The food was absolutely fantastic! The meal started with a refreshing amuse bouche of arugula, raspberry, cheese and walnuts. We each had the seafood sampler appetizer that truly was a meal in itself. It included a crab cake, lobster soufflé and 2 jumbo prawns with seafood sauce. Wonderful! I had the prime rib with lobster mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. My husband had bacon wrapped tenderloin, lobster mashed potatoes and vegetables. The portions were huge, so we ended up packing up our leftovers and our desserts for later. Service was friendly, and ambiance relaxed. Would recommend! read more

We had a wonderful experience at The Cannery. We were a party of 7 and we all ordered different entrees. Everyone was delighted with their meals. We ordered 3 desserts to share and one was better than the next!!! I wish I remembered our servers name because he was just awesome. Older gentleman who was clearly a professional. Decor is so cozy. Fireplace was blazing. Table was extremely comfortable and it made for a relaxed dining experience. Staff made us feel welcome and not rushed. I would highly recommend and I will go back. It was pricey but totally on line for what we ate and drank. Overall rating is AWESOME. read more