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100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada for 2018

Summer is finally here and it’s time to dine outdoors! Our 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada list for 2018 highlights restaurants that offer stunning views, delicious cuisine and above all, incredible outdoor dining experiences. The list of honourees is based on an analysis of 550,000+ reviews of more than 2,600 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified OpenTable diners.

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As Voted by OpenTable Diners
Updated January 01, 1
A photo of 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar restaurant

19 Okanagan Grill + Bar

Price: Expensive
Farm-to-table
Kelowna
4.6
1715 reviews
Excellent food and service. Reserved asking for a table around outside of restaurant with a view and they provided. Highly recommend. Had just come from Fitzpatrick winery and highly recommend that as well!
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Alloy

Price: Expensive
Global, International
Calgary
4.6
4111 reviews
As usual food is outstanding. Pork was cooked perfectly this time. Shannon our server was exceptional. Both Jennifer and Shannon are a highlight when we come there. A big asset to your business.
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Amsterdam Brewhouse & Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Gastro Pub
Harbourfront
4.3
1975 reviews
Food and service was great, table was ready on time for reservation. Will definitely be back
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Arôme - Casino du Lac Leamy

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Gatineau
4.1
1984 reviews
"Excellente cuisine en plus d'un service exceptionnel, le prix est très abordable pour la qualité de l'établissement. Je recommande pour toutes occasions"
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The Bauer Kitchen

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
Waterloo
4.6
3330 reviews
TBK has become a favorite brunch spot - the service is consistently fantastic and the food is outstanding. Atmosphere is full of vibe, and it can be really chill or lively depending on where you’re seated and the patrons around your party.
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Beach House

Price: Expensive
Seafood
West Vancouver
4.4
3729 reviews
Our waitress was fantastic. She made our visit memorable and to forgive that chef for overdoing the warming of my buttermilk biscuit (had as a rock) but did not want to fuss at the time as the rest of my BH breakfast was great. My friend enjoyed his eggs/avocado Benedict.
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The Beach House Restaurant - Victoria

Price: Moderate
Seafood
Vancouver / British Columbia
4.6
1553 reviews
Reviews are not very useful as the restaurant is closing at the end of August. It was wonderful to see a very full house yesterday. I have been going there for decades and the meal and service yesterday were outstanding.
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Berkeley North

Price: Expensive
Tapas / Small Plates
Hamilton
4.7
1421 reviews
Both the mushroom dumplings and mushroom gnocchi were spectacular, coming from someone that doesn't like mushrooms! Fantastic food and incredible cocktails to go along with amazing service and a cool ambience. Loved it.
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Bistro Nolah

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary Southern
West Island
4.8
1420 reviews
Amazing service, incredible food, very attentive staff. Try the fried chicken it was incredible!
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Bonterra Trattoria

Price: Moderate
Italian
Calgary
4.5
3477 reviews
Bonterra is one of our go-to restaurants, the food is always amazing and the ambience is excellent! I usually go during warmer weather to sit on the best patio in Calgary, but new years day in Calgary is not conducive to dining al fresco :-) so this was my first time dining inside - not as lovely as the patio of course but it was still very nice. The food was so good - there was 6 of us for a birthday dinner and so we were able to try a good variety of items on the menu, everything was well prepared and delicious, and the Bartender's Baby cocktail special was a big hit. Best of all was our server, she was an absolute delight and very attentive and friendly (without overdoing it).
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Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Canadian
Calgary
4.6
3799 reviews
The location is impressive, the venue is fantastic and the service was great.
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The Butchart Gardens - The Dining Room

Price: Expensive
Northwest
Central Saanich
4.8
4009 reviews
A sparkling night of Christmas display embraced by a wonderful dining room meal is an unforgettably exceptional experience. Buchart is truly magical. In all of its offerings, it is a destination to gaze upon and savor. It is a Canadian treasure.
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Chop Steakhouse & Bar - Vaughan

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Vaughan
4.4
1614 reviews
Amazing appetizers, mains and ambiance...not our first time, and definitely will not be our last
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Chula Taberna Mexicana

Price: Expensive
Mexican
Leslieville / Riverdale
4.5
1380 reviews
Great patio and fabulous service! Great food in a casual ambiance Thank you
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Cibo Centre St

Price: Expensive
Italian
Calgary
4.4
1112 reviews
Good food, excellent service a place to come again.
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Deane House

Price: Expensive
Canadian
Inglewood
4.7
1612 reviews
Lovely place to relax and chat over a delicious meal. The menu options were appealing and fresh.
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Dolcetto

Price: Moderate
Italian
London
4.7
2444 reviews
We took friends to lunch who had never been to Dolcetto's. They were very pleased with the meal and commented that they would return
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Financial District

Price: Expensive
American
King West
4.5
2845 reviews
Went there for brunch. The eggs Benedict were excellent. Totally recommend it. The place is spacious and nicely decorated. Great location too.
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Earth to Table: Bread Bar - Guelph

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
Guelph
4.7
1756 reviews
I have the same go to lunch every time. I so enjoy the Arugula Fennel Salad that I never stray. The last few times I have added the Tempeh. My co-worker tried the same and also enjoyed. The salad.
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El Catrin

Price: Expensive
Mexican
Distillery District
4.5
5118 reviews
El Catrin aced it again. The drinks and food was great as always. The server was very helpful and offered great advice on the food portions and what would be ideal for us to order.
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F'Amelia Ristorante

Price: Expensive
Italian
Cabbagetown
4.7
1133 reviews
F'Amelia never disappoints. The specials last night sounded great and, after ordering the specials salad, we can testify were great. Mains were excellent - as always. Service is always welcoming - you feel as though you're particularly welcome! There was a special wine offer last night that encouraged us to experiment - another set of gold stars there. A particular note of F'Amelia's attention to detail: each course comes with fresh cutlery, just like quality restaurants in Italy. We couldn't be happier and feel especially blessed that we can walk there easily from home. F'Amelia is a gem!
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Firestone Restaurant and Bar

Price: Moderate
Canadian
Lethbridge
4.3
2326 reviews
We went to Firestone as a family and enjoyed desserts and drinks. It was a fun atmosphere. The desserts were large in protion and very delicious. The servers were friendly and helpful. A great experience overall!
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Fishbone By The Lake

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Stouffville
4.6
2445 reviews
Fantastic place! Staff are amazing and the food is delicious! And the view!!
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The Glass Monkey

Price: Moderate
Global, International
Edmonton
4.7
1278 reviews
First time having lunch at Glass Monkey....LOVED IT. Food was amazing, perfectly portioned for lunch and the wine suggestion was excellent. Our server was very knowledgeable, friendly and was very nice. I will be returning to try out supper and so will other newbies that were at lunch. See you soon GM!
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Glo Restaurant + Lounge

Price: Moderate
Northwest
Victoria
4.4
2963 reviews
Delicious lunch in a lovely bright restaurant with good service. Had the pear salad which was so good
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Harpers Landing

Price: Moderate
Unspecified
Oakville
4.3
2051 reviews
"Harpers is always a great and fun place for dinner. The atmosphere is always rocking. Service last night was amazing and you can’t go wrong with the food... always good!"
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Hart House Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Burnaby
4.5
2652 reviews
Great food, good ambiance, super service and beautiful location
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Hillside Winery & Bistro

Price: Expensive
Northwest
Penticton / Naramata
4.6
1126 reviews
The chef was so creative with dishes that tantalized all our tastebuds! Staff was super attentive. The night was cool, but we were able to enjoy the atmosphere on the patio with a smoky sunset, warm blankets and heaters.
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Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
Penticton / Naramata
4.0
1561 reviews
"Fabulous views and fantastic food! Service was terrific!"
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Hoogan & Beaufort

Price: Very Expensive
French / Canadian
Montreal East
4.8
1759 reviews
Fantastic food and service as usual. Highly recommended
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Il Buco

Price: Expensive
Italian
Barrie
4.8
1109 reviews
The service was exceptional and the food delicious. Would recommend the three course for lunch. Enjoyed the Caesar salad, lasagne, chicken parm and tiramisu. Everything was excellent.
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Italian Farmhouse Restaurant & Bar

Price: Moderate
Contemporary Italian
Bragg Creek
4.6
1975 reviews
Awesome ambience, service, and food
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A photo of Juniper Bistro - The Juniper Hotel restaurant

Juniper Bistro - The Juniper Hotel

Price: Expensive
Canadian
Banff
4.6
1318 reviews
I enjoyed each plate of food and drinks and left happy. Good service and atmosphere.
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A photo of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Riverside restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Riverside

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Downtown Windsor
4.6
2526 reviews
Never disappoints, our waitress was amazing! The horseraddish was nice and spicy. Prime rib was perfect. The dirty martinis were very good.
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A photo of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Yaletown
4.6
2496 reviews
We were very impressed with the entire experience. It is not an inexpensive restaurant, but then again, it is a steak house. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional (Jake was our primary server), and the ambiance was great for our family of five, with 3 teenagers. It was a great way to finish off our ski vacation to Whistler/Blackcomb!
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La Roca

Price: Moderate
Mexican
South Portage
4.4
789 reviews
La Roca's churros are the best! It is a nice spot to go after work. Between 4 - 6 pm is a good time to go if you are looking for a quieter nice outing with friends. Starts getting busy after 6 pm. Staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable of the menu. The cooks present the food really well. Would recommend the nachos as the cooks layer it on and can be considered a meal in itself. Would go again and recommend to others.
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Lake House Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Steak
St. Catharines
4.7
7187 reviews
We have been going to this restaurant for years and the food quality is superb
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LOV de la Montagne

Price: Moderate
Vegan
Downtown
4.4
1553 reviews
Stylish restaurant, delicious food, very friendly and attentive service.
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Maison Boulud

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary French
Downtown
4.7
2501 reviews
The perfect experience. They treated our 5 and 3 year olds like regular customers, and the menu was perfect a family of four. The perfect way to celebrate our first family trip to Montreal! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a perfect lunch or dinner.
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Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Italian
South Windsor
4.7
1377 reviews
It was busy for a Tuesday. Night. The food is excellent as always! This is one of our favorite restaurants. Staff always pleasant.
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Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro

Price: Moderate
Canadian
Guelph
4.6
1493 reviews
The five of us ate a variety of choices from the menu and all were very tasty. The service was excellent. All in all a great experience!
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Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek Winery

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Oliver
4.6
2112 reviews
Delicious food. Salmon was cooked to perfection. And the vistas are spectacular!!
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ONE Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Canadian
Yorkville
4.6
1474 reviews
There was a bit of an issue with wasps but overall it was good
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Pat Quinn's Restaurant & Bar

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
Delta
4.5
1622 reviews
"This place never disappoints. Great food. Great service. Nice scenery. I had the maple soy salmon sandwich but asked for it on a brioche bun instead of bread. Hubby had the Fish & Chips and our friend had a deconstructed Niçoise Salad. Everything was excellent. Wine is reasonable and they have a good happy hour as well."
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The Winery Restaurant at Peller Estates

Price: Very Expensive
Continental
Niagara-on-the-Lake
4.7
4507 reviews
My husband and I enjoyed the chefs tasting menu and could not say one negative thing about our dinner, it was delicious! The service was good, never had a dirty plate on our table, water was always full, but there were some long gaps between plates. The restaurant was about half full so we were sure what the delay was. Overall we highly recommend you splurge on the chefs tasting menu.
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Pizzeria Gusto

Price: Expensive
Pizzeria
Academy Road
4.6
1651 reviews
Always a great night out with top service and excellent food.
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Prairie's Edge

Price: Expensive
American
Kildonan
4.5
1513 reviews
My eggs Benedict was under cooked…didn’t complain because we were with friends….just ate the cooked eggs.
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Proof Kitchen and Lounge

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Canadian
Waterloo
4.2
1556 reviews
Great service. Crème brûlée was to die for so leave room for dessert !
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Provence Marinaside

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Yaletown
4.7
3064 reviews
"What a lucky find! We were staying up the street at Opus Hotel and found this restaurant on Open Table. I'm so glad we went! The drinks were great, the food was delicious and service was really friendly! We sat in the dining room but the patio doors were open and the heat lamps were on so it was the perfect atmosphere. I highly recommend this spot!"
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Pure Spirits

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Distillery District
4.3
2159 reviews
Don’t try the bbq lobster. It was very dry. Not happy with that. The fish tacos were great.
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A photo of Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Winery restaurant

Old Vines Restaurant at Quails’ Gate Winery

Price: Expensive
Northwest
Kelowna
4.6
5365 reviews
One of our favorite restaurants! Exceptional, view, food and service. Thank you server Amy for going above and beyond. We'll be back again soon!
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Restaurant at Peninsula Ridge

Price: Expensive
Continental
Lincoln
4.6
1329 reviews
Beautiful location on a hill overlooking the vineyards , cozy restaurant with a lot history and character, excellent food!
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The Restaurant at Redstone

Price: Very Expensive
Canadian
Lincoln
4.5
1744 reviews
We had a great evening once again at Redstone. The patio is beautiful. Service always 5 Star. We like going Wednesday evenings as there are some specials that appeal to us. $6 wine cannot be ignored. Margherita pizzas of the highest quality and taste are $15. Don't forget a side of fries with aioli sauces. Superb !!!
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River Café

Price: Expensive
Canadian
Calgary
4.5
4380 reviews
Couldn’t have been happier with our anniversary celebration at River Cafe. Our server (whose name I don’t remember) was insanely lovely. Food blew us away and we will definitely be coming back.
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Seasons in the Park

Price: Moderate
Northwest
Vancouver / British Columbia
4.7
6166 reviews
Very great experience to celebrate one year anniversary in this restaurant.
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Maestro’s

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Kelowna
4.4
988 reviews
Love the Greek Salad and Lamb Kofta. Don’t ever take either off the menu please and thank you!
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Sole Restaurant

Price: Moderate
Mediterranean
Waterloo
4.5
2117 reviews
Excellent food, service and overall experience. Looking forward to returning.
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Spencer's at the Waterfront

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Burlington
4.5
4922 reviews
We were there for brunch on a Sunday. It was very good, initially I was disappointed because I was expecting the buffet (and would still prefer that), but the food was very good. We sat on the patio and it was beautiful! The service was great.
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Sauvage

Price: Very Expensive
Canadian
Canmore
4.8
2595 reviews
This was an experience we will never forget. Every aspect of our evening was exceptional. The food was a taste sensation and the experience was heightened by the food knowledge of our waiter. Thank you, to the team at Sauvage.
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The Teahouse Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Northwest
Vancouver / British Columbia
4.5
3821 reviews
Beautiful spot - lovely and traditional with great views.
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The Restaurant, Mission Hill Family Estate

Price: Very Expensive
Northwest
Kelowna
4.8
2538 reviews
The whole experience was wonderful. The food excellent and the staff very friendly and informative. We had lunch there four years ago and although one or two things had changed we had a really enjoyable celebration for our anniversary and it was even better than we remembered.
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Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine- Niagara on the lake

Price: Expensive
Canadian
Niagara-on-the-Lake
4.7
3909 reviews
My wife and I come from one of the culinary capitals of the country - Chatleston, SC - so our standards are pretty high. Well Treadwell did not disappoint! From the moment we checked in the hostess took us both inside and outside so we could decide the atmosphere we liked best. Once we chose outdoors on the covered patio we were promptly met by a fantastic, fun, knowledgeable and attentive server. All four courses were amazing but there were two standouts. The heirloom tomatoes with basil gelato was a masterpiece neither me nor my wife had ever experienced before. And the chocolate tart covered with peanut butter ice cream and paired with a delicious cup of coffee sealed the deal! Everything was done impeccably. When we come back to NOTL this will be on our MUST DO list.
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Trius Winery Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
Continental
Niagara-on-the-Lake
4.8
4225 reviews
Food and service were outstanding. This is our favorite restaurant in NOTL.
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Uli's Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Global, International
White Rock
4.6
1516 reviews
It’s a great place to have a very good meal and enjoy the beautiful view
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Vieux-Port Steakhouse

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Old Montreal
4.1
2909 reviews
Great experience
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Vineland Estates Winery Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Continental
Vineland
4.8
2802 reviews
Was a great experience, very beautiful place and nice service. We enjoyed it very much.
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Home Block at CedarCreek Estate Winery

Price: Very Expensive
Winery
Kelowna
4.8
2405 reviews
Excellent as always. Great staff, great food and a nice view what more could you ask for. Thank you Home Block!!!
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Violino Gastronomia Italiana

Price: Expensive
Italian
Glenora
4.6
1807 reviews
A must try restaurant in Edmonton, one of the best Italian restaurants!
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Wildcraft

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Waterloo
4.7
3236 reviews
Great food, great flavors, great service. I would recommend this place to my friends
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Zees Grill

Price: Expensive
Contemporary Canadian
Niagara-on-the-Lake
4.4
2694 reviews
Excellent food & service. Beautiful location at quiet end of main street.
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