Buchanans Chophouse
6022 Stanley Avenue,  (Doubletree Resort)
Niagara Falls, 905-353-4111
Enjoy the intimacy of dining in the comfort and warmth of a Grand Lodge setting. Skillfully prepared seasonal inspirations with premium ingredients. New menu offers an appealing selection of hand-cut steaks, rack of lamb, seafood, chicken, pasta and salads. VQA Award of Excellence wine list. Lunch $12 - $14, Dinner $15 - $35. Savoury Niagara menu features $5 VQA Niagara wines and $5 appetizers from noon to 6 p.m. daily. Live dinner music select Fridays/Saturdays. Complementary on-site self-parking. www.niagarafallsdoubletree.com

Cannery Restaurant
48 John Street (Pillar and Post), Niagara-on-the-Lake,
905-468-2123, 888-669-5566
Capture a magical moment from Niagara-on-the-Lake's past as you dine in one of its most historic buildings. The four-diamond Cannery Restaurant of today is reminiscent of its former life as a canning factory in the 1800s, where Niagara peaches and tomatoes were canned until 50 years ago. Its agricultural past has been lovingly retained in the décor of rough-hewn wooden beams, rich red brick walls and a hearth at the heart of the restaurant. Executive Chef Damian Harrington serves up the best of the region in his menus, which feature the freshest local produce and fine wines. Charming and casual, Cannery Restaurant is the place to find all your favourites, from succulent steaks to catch of the day to a fabulous Sunday brunch. www.canneryrestaurant.com

Casablanca Steak & Seafood Restaurant
4 Windward Drive (Casablanca Winery Inn), Grimsby
905-309-7171 or 1-877-446-5746
Thrill all five senses in our breathtaking eighth-floor restaurant. We feature mouth-watering appetizers, gourmet soups and salads, tantalizing entrées and delectable desserts to tempt your sweet tooth. While dining, enjoy our panoramic view of Lake Ontario, the Niagara escarpment and the Toronto skyline, or take in the culinary performance of our chef, cooking your meal on an open-hearth grill. Our large mahogany bar also houses a vast selection of fine wines and spirits to awaken your senses and enhance your meal. Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. onwards. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night. Also visit Bogey's Grillhouse – open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and our popular Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Casablanca Winery Inn – Your Gateway to Gracious Hospitality. www.CasablancaWineryInn.com

Escabèche Restaurant
6 Picton Street (Prince of Wales), Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-3246, 888-669-5566
Treat yourself to Wine Country cuisine in the contemporary Tuscan ambience of Escabèche. Our four-diamond designation and VQA Restaurant Award of Excellence are testimony to the high caliber of dining experience you can expect. Savour each season as it is revealed in innovative menus created by Executive Chef Chris Smythe. Dishes steeped in the traditions of France favour a New Age flair while showcasing the freshest, finest ingredients from Niagara and beyond. Enhance your meal with a bottle of wine from our list of more than 400 vintages thoughtfully selected from the most prestigious vineyards in the Niagara Region and around the world. Superb service, award-winning cuisine and elegant ambience make your dinner at Escabèche a truly extraordinary experience. www.escabecherestaurant.com

Keefer Mansion Inn
14 St. David's Road, West, Thorold, 905-680-9581
Let yourself be seduced by the romance and charm of Niagara's most creative culinary destination. Located in the heart of Niagara, just minutes away from Niagara's greatest wineries you can either explore Niagara on the lake or Twenty Valley just minutes away. Our central location is perfect to get the best of Niagara, whether it is attractions in Niagara Falls, Arts in Niagara on the Lake or golfing around the region. Stay in our boutique suites and enjoy our award winning cuisine and wine list to round out the perfect vacation. Our catering division called Niagara Catering can also take care of you where ever you are so you can always bring us with you. No matter the occasion, Keefer Mansion has what you are looking for.
www.keefermansion.com

Lake Land Meats
1226 St. Paul Street, West, St. Catharines, 905-688-4570  
Lake Land Meats is part of our 6th generation family business where we have carried on the tradition of farming in west St. Catharines since 1902. We raise beef cattle, deer, wild boar and laying hens and grow pasture, hay and grains. Our on-farm store, which opened in 1995, retails a wide selection of antibiotic-free and hormone-free game meats, traditional meats, eggs, fresh seasonal produce, pickles and preserves from our market garden. Our farm market garden produces an abundance of sustainably grown vegetables for you to enjoy. We offer subscriptions for CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) baskets each growing season or you can just stop by the store to pick up some freshly harvested produce.  
If you buy locally grown food and support your local farmer, then you already believe in our vision. We invite you to join Revolution 2012.  It is based on the principles of Community Shared Agriculture (CSA).  Like other CSA plans, a subscription entails a prepayment in return for future delivery of product. It is a five-year programme that will help us build enough capital to begin the next phase of our development, namely a production kitchen and culinary studio; a place where we can transform the wonderful food our local farmers produce into finished products for you to enjoy.  Join Revolution 2012 and see how you can influence the micro-production of good food in Ontario. www.lakelandmeats.com


LIV Restaurant
at White Oaks Resort & Spa, corner of Glendale Avenue & QEW
905-688-2550, ext. 5248
LIV Restaurant is the award-winning unforgettable gem located at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Offering a menu and a dining experience not to be missed, Chef Michael Price and Chef David Cottingham have created an unparalleled menu with every ingredient being natural, and each one chosen for its uncompromising purity. The menu is customized every season to take advantage of the locally grown produce that is so abundant in the Niagara Region. The culinary team is more than willing to come out of the kitchen to discuss the menu or any special dietary concerns you may have. The locally inspired wine list, lighting and music in LIV provide a fantastic backdrop to a spectacular dining experience. The service exemplifies the Four Diamond level the hotel is known for and provides an experience truly beyond expectations. Call or email for reservations. www.whiteoaksresort.com

My Place Bar & Grill
#20 Hwy 20 FONTHILL, FONTHILL SHOPPING PLAZA, 905-892-4949
905-468-2195, 888-669-5566Voted Niagara's best new restaurant, My Place Bar and Grill's owners, Violet and Tom Rigas, invite you to come and enjoy a comfortable, unique atmosphere and to check out their new menu in the heart of Fonthill. Offering an array of generously portioned Mediterranean dishes, this is a dining experience that is sure to have you wanting to come back for more. Their new menu offers a variety of dishes from pasta, fresh-off-the-grill steak and chicken dishes, unique pizza or Panini-pressed sandwiches. My Place also offers a diverse Kid's Menu sure to delight even the most finicky little eaters. Come and dine on our outdoor patio, by the fireplace, or revel in the fun-filled atmosphere every Friday when we feature live entertainment. Join us every Saturday and Sunday for our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Superb service, award-winning cuisine, and a unique atmosphere makes your experience at My Place an event to remember. www.myplacebarandgrill.ca

Tiara Restaurant
155 Byron Street (Queen's Landing), Niagara-on-the-Lake
905-468-2195, 888-669-5566
You must experience this jewel of a restaurant to believe it. What's more stunning than its romantic Georgian interior adorned with fresh roses, stained glass ceiling, and panoramic waterfront view? Perhaps its exquisite menu of traditional French cuisine peppered with a West Coast twist. Executive Chef Randy Dupuis' menu changes with the season, yet always showcases the finest ingredients to be found in Niagara. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, Tiara also offers a delightful Sunday brunch, pre-and post-theatre dining, and an extensive wine list featuring local vintages and wines from around the world. Your four-diamond culinary extravaganza awaits at Tiara. www.tiararestaurant.com

The Old Winery Restaurant
2228 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0  905-468-8900

Relax during the holiday season at The Old Winery Restaurant, We're serving up fresh Mediterranean Cuisine inspired by the Tuscan countryside, traditionally prepared and served in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake.Delicious pizza from our wood burning oven, crispy chicken, the freshest seafood, savory meat & vegetable pastas, grilled fish, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts and many regional Niagara wines by the glass. Share the holidays with your friends and family at The Old Winery where our fine food, great atmosphere and friendly service will make your experience one to remember. After your meal relax in our Wine Bar and listen to some great local entertainment. Contact us for your group or individual needs over the holiday season and check out our website for upcoming events over the holiday season. On behalf of all the staff we wish you all the best over the holiday season. www.theoldwineryresturant.com

@27
27 Main Street West, Port Colborne, 905-835-2700
www.attwentyseven.com

For seven years, along the banks of the Welland Canal, @27 Restaurant has been attracting customers from all over the Golden Horeshore and upstate New York.  @27 offers a contemporary atmosphere for those looking for style, exceptional service and delicious food.
Specializing in great steaks, fresh seafood and pasta dishes, using fresh herbs, top quality meats, homemade sauces and local fresh produce, we have carved a niche in Niagara's south coast.  Weekend features such as our filet mignon topped with split king crab, or sharing an appetizer platter for two in the lounge area, are a must.  Attention to detail both in the dining room and the kitchen ensures our guests the best experience with every visit.  For a great lunch or dinner experience …it's worth the drive to Port Colborne.

Frado's Dining Lounge
535 Queenston Street, St. Catharines 905-684-5484
Enjoy hearty Italian Cuisine expertly prepared and presented in a warm and casual atmosphere since 1966… Our location at the Welland Canal features a magnificent view of the water and ships.  Groups and coaches are welcome.  Open Monday to Friday, from 11am, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm.

La Scala Ristorante
26 Church St, St. Catharines 905-684-5448
Every once in a while in life, people come across a place where time stands still… where pride and passion exist, and love for food is evident.  Nestled in the heart of historic downtown St. Catharines, La Scala Ristorante offers many Italian recipes which are generations old.  Freshness and local content is extremely important here and dishes such as Fusilli Florentine, Vitello Marsala di Scallopini and not to mention our homemade ravioli and gnocchi, are complemented with VQA or private label wines from our extensive list.  La Scala is open Monday – Friday for lunch from 11:30 – 2:30pm and seven nights a week for dinner starting at 5pm.  Every Thursday is Two-for-One Pasta and Sun – Wed is Prix Fixe Menu for $25.00, which includes a three-course dinner. www.lascalaristorante.ca


Big Marco's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
274 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines, 905-641-4411
Indulge your taste buds with authentic Italian cuisine from Big Marco's Restaurant and Pizzeria.  Since 1983, the family owned restaurant has maintained a reputation for excellence by providing time-honored Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting setting.  Each dish is created with pride, using only the finest ingredients to capture authentic Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting setting.  Each dish is created with pride, using only the finest ingredients to capture authentic Italian flavours.  Nano's traditional recipes are followed with great care to ensure exceptional taste. Meals are enhanced by the extensive wine menu and exceptional homemade desserts.  Our Cantina room is a beautiful and spacious private dining area that is equipped to meet all of your private event needs.  Ideal for holiday parties, the professional staff works closely with you to customize your event to fit your food and budget needs.  Big Marco's will also cater to your home or office, assuring that every detail is handled with great care and consideration.  Please contact Rob or Remo to book your holiday event. www.bigmarcos.ca

Grazi Café
436 Vansickle Rd, St. Catharines (905) 685-1144
Simply put, Grazi Cafe is the best place you can get a great coffee, cappuccino and espresso based drinks, a wide variety of loose leaf teas, and blended fruit drinks.
We also offer delicious grilled paninis, soups, salads and pasta dishes all prepared with the freshest of ingredients. Food orders are available for take out. Drop by today, we'd love to meet you! www.grazicafe.com

The Smokin Buddha
265 King Street, Port Colborne (905) 834-6000
www.thesmokinbuddha.com

The Smokin' Buddha Restaurant is located in the old train station in Port Colborne. The original plan for the restaurant was to serve globally inspired appetizers accompanied by craft beers and wines, modeled after the Izakaya concept in Japan (fun, lively little pubs). This concept evolved over time and the menu grew to include feel-good foods from all over the world.
We hope the Smokin' Buddha's inspires you to discover new foods, travel more often, and meet new friends along the way.

Canalside Restaurant
232 West Street, Port Colborne (905)834-6090 www.canalside.ca
Welcome to Canalside Restaurant, Port Colborne's unique Canadian pub and restaurant, where the beer flows and the food is great. Your hosts Greg and Rosemari invite you to come in, sit down, relax and watch the world sail by.
Located on historic West Street, Port Colborne, we invite you to come enjoy a homemade lunch or dinner with us, and venture along the street to the quaint shops located here. We offer a vast menu including steaks, pasta and seafood.
Along with our amazing view of ships travelling through the Welland Canal from all over the world, you can enjoy one of our 70 different beers (be sure to ask for your beer passport), amazing local wines and a variety of cocktails including a martini list.
Canalside Pub & Eatery has live music every weekend and on various occasions throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are pleased to let our visitors know we are now able to offer on-site accommodation! For info please call or e-mail.

Blue Mermaid
10 Market Square, Opposite City Hall, Downtown St. Catharines
(905) 684-7465
For twenty-six years, the Blue Mermaid has been to St. Catharines what 5 star restaurants the world over have been to their cities.
You know you're in a special place as soon as you arrive at 10 Market Square. The massive 10-foot oak doors closing behind you with a gentle ‘thump'. You are in a brightly lit 20-foot ceilinged rotunda with a massive and ornate brass chandelier. Up a short flight of stairs is the 100 seat main dining room. The décor is an elegant nautical theme, that doesn't, pardon the pun, go overboard. With its mostly male wait staff, fine crystal, china and pewter, this is the room where fine dining memories are made; time after time. For that extra special occasion, we can accommodate groups up to 20 in a semi-private room off to the side.
The Blue Mermaid's wonderful success story is all of these things plus attitude. The caring, respectful, “customer is first” attitude that is so often missing elsewhere. Learning your name, recognizing you on subsequent visits, quickly learning your preferences, a genuine caring for your comfort and satisfaction.. The Blue Mermaid.
www.thebluemermaid.com