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    Weinkeller

    4.6 (628 reviews)
    PriceyWine Bars, Seafood

    By appointment only

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Filet mignon, potatoes, veggies,  sauce, compound butter
    Soleil K.

    I was recommended to come here for dinner. So I made reservations for a Friday evening. It wasn't busy when we arrived, only a few seated tables. We were seated immediately and given menus . [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very intimate and dim in there, I could barely see the menu so I did end up using used my phone light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We chose to do the 5 courses for $95! I ordered a glass of wine, sushi, mussels and truffle fries, filet mignon, and more mussels and truffle fries. Why more mussels and fries you ask? Because they were so freaking good! Literally that was my favorite part of the entire night. The quality AND quantity were magnificent. My significant other ordered the oysters, fried goat cheese, tomahawk porkchop with apple butter sauce, and a chocolate dessert! He enjoyed his entire meal as well. I tried a little of each and he was 100% correct about the yummy flavors, especially the fried goat cheese! That was the best goat cheese I've ever tasted in my life! And that apple cider sauce on pork chop, out of this world!

    O-ROLL TRIO
    Kyle H.

    The food was great and so was the service. They have something like a "food flight" where we picked 5 items. One entree and up 4 sides/drinks. This was fantastic. The variety and allotted selections allowed us to taste quite a bit of food. Again, all fantastic. The stand out was the goat cheese. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was kind of upscale-homey! Nice, warm and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Spiced apple bread pudding
    Jessica R.

    We came to Weinkiller for our anniversary... the day after the blizzard! They stayed open for us and we were the only table when we got there and the only table all night. The food was fantastic, the famous goat cheese appetizer does not disappoint! The special salad was amazing. It served "deconstructed" style, which looked beautiful, and our server, Kailey, made sure to mention that we should chop it and make sure to blend the flavors together. Incredible. The BEST part of the experience was our server. She said she had quite a few cancellations and I'm sure it would have been more cost effective to close early, but when we called, she insisted we still come. She was friendly, informative and so, so sweet and kind. Overall, an INCREDIBLE experience!

    Oyster variety
    Cynthia M.

    Such a fun date night spot! We were visiting Niagara Falls for the weekend and this place was fantastic! Dark and romantic inside. It looked like an old wine cellar. We had a 3-4 course meal and it was all so delicious. The service was great, they tag teamed to deliver each item so you were never waiting.

    Tomahawk Pork Chop
    Martin S.

    Visiting Niagara Falls with friends from Germany, we were looking really for some good food and ambience. The Weinkeller had great ratings on Yelp, so we went. In short: We were very happy and impressed! The concept of choosing any 5 items is a little confusing in the beginning. However, we received some instructions and then it was easy! We started with a parsnip soup which was great. The fried goat cheese is a must as well. I had the Bone in Tomahawk Pork Chop with Maple Mustard as a main dish and it was delicious. Cooked just right and juicy. The local wines are very nice. The service rounded up the experience. Very friendly and informative. We enjoyed conversations about the interesting history of the Weinkeller. The Weinkeller definitely deserves to be recommended. We will certainly be back when we visit Niagara Falls again.

    Dessert

    Food here was excellent! Came here to celebrate our engagement and our waiter was so kind. Our dessert plate even had "Congratulations" with a drawing of a ring on it. We ordered the pick 5 and pick 3 and ended up getting charcuterie (they boxed up the leftovers for us to take home because the platter was giant), french onion soup, pork, filet, espresso martini, and two desserts. Prices reasonable for the quantity and quality. They give you a parking token when you walk in so parking is included. Will definitely come back next time we are at Niagara Falls!

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    This place is closed!!! We called the number shown and a man answered and said Weinkeller was permanently closed!!!

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    Cork & Bean

    Cork & Bean

    4.3
    (18 reviews)
    91.0 km

    Been to the place a few time, great atmosphere, great vibes. Lovely service. Recent complaints…read moreabout asking someone to leave apparently had to do with the patron crowing about war crimes in Gaza. Maybe just have a coffee when you go, and don't loudly delight in the wholesale killing of kids and forced starvation of a population. Some people just want to have an espresso.

    Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

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    Extensive menu with lots of baked goods
    Extensive menu with lots of baked goods
    Hours of operation with chalk art
    Hours of operation with chalk art
    Upstairs downstairs

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    The Wine Bar

    The Wine Bar

    2.8
    (4 reviews)
    61.5 km

    My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

    As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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    Website
    The Wine Bar
    Tase of Oakville menu and charcuterie for 2

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    Anchor Bar

    Anchor Bar

    2.9
    (548 reviews)
    1.5 km
    $$

    Stopped in during the off-season and the bartender was fantastic. She was running the bar by…read moreherself and absolutely handled it -- attentive, friendly, efficient, and professional the entire time. I wish I remembered her name, but thank you. You made the visit. Now, when you market yourself as the Original Buffalo Wing, that carries real weight. There's history there. There's pride there. And honestly, there's an expectation that comes with it. If you're going to carry that banner, you have to be better than Buffalo Wild Wings. That's just the reality. The identity of the place is built on being the original. The wings were good. Solid flavor, classic presentation, cold beer, sports on the TVs -- it checks the boxes for a fun wing spot. But were they clearly a step above other national wing chains? Probably not. And that's where the expectation gap shows up. That said, it's still a good place to grab wings and a beer. Bring your buddies, bring your family, bring your girlfriend -- catch a game and hang out. It's casual and comfortable. If you're in Niagara Falls and want to experience the history behind the name, it's worth a stop. Just go in expecting a solid wing-and-beer experience rather than something that completely resets the standard.

    We were visiting from California and came to catch the soccer game on a Saturday early evening. The…read morebar wasn't busy when we sat down, which makes the experience below even harder to explain. Service: 1/5. This was a team effort in the worst way. A skinny bald gentleman who appeared to be a manager was dismissive from the start, walking away mid-sentence before we could even order, multiple times, always rushing off only to go stand at the host desk. And when he did bring our drinks, he literally slammed them down on the table. From the person who's supposed to be setting the standard for the staff --seriously? We sat for 15 minutes without anyone taking our order, meanwhile, a table seated after us got their food before we'd even ordered. When we finally flagged down a server with long blonde hair and mentioned the wait, her response was "who gave you your drinks?" - deflection instead of an apology. We also tried waving down a server with dreadlocks, who acted like he didn't hear us and walked away. To be fair, there was one other bald staff member who was genuinely kind and helpful - he was the lone bright spot, and the difference between him and everyone else was night and day. Food: 3.5/5. Credit where it's due - the food was good. Breaded pickles, original buffalo wings, and the habanero dry rub with ranch, which was genuinely good. The Bloody Mary was flavorful and they had Yuengling. About $82 with tip. Ambiance: 2.5/5. Spacious sports bar with TVs everywhere, which works for game day. But there was water leaking from the vents onto the carpet the entire time we were there - that's a maintenance issue, not a vibe. Bottom line: the food holds up, the service doesn't. If you want Anchor Bar wings near the Falls, do takeout -- skip the dine-in experience entirely. Will we come back? No. Would we recommend dining in? No. To management: scroll through these reviews and you'll see service complaints going back a year or more, same issues, same patterns, still unresolved. Whoever has been running this floor has had more than enough time to fix it. Replying to reviews with apologies isn't the same as addressing the problem. Actually retrain the staff, actually hold the floor manager accountable, and actually fix the leaking vents. Until then, this location is coasting on a famous name it didn't earn.

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    Booths inside the dining room in Anchor Bar Niagara Falls.
    Booths inside the dining room in Anchor Bar Niagara Falls.
    Anchor Bar's Original Wings, tossed in our sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese.
    Anchor Bar's Original Wings, tossed in our sauce, served with celery and bleu cheese.
    Anchor Bar Niagara Falls showing the Wing Burger

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    Anchor Bar Niagara Falls showing the Wing Burger

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