Dining & Nightlife
Whether your tastes run to a romantic dinner by the lake, a delicious home-style meal or roadhouse fare, Fort Erie offers delights that compete with the best. You can also experience the tastes of ethnic cuisine such as Italian, Chinese, Lebanese and Greek.
Restaurant Spotlights
We encourage local restaurant owners to contact the EDTS to get your restaurant featured
in our Restaurant Spotlight.
335
on the Ridge
Located in the heart of downtown Ridgeway, 335 on the Ridge offers culinary creations
featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients. From specialty cocktails to homemade pizza and vegetarian options, 335's
menu can be enjoyed by all either inside the contemporary dining room or outside on one of two patios.
ADDRESS: | 335 Ridge Road, Ridgeway |
PHONE: | 905-894-4229 |
WEB: | www.335ontheridge.com |
Aguacate
Delicious, authentic, fresh Latin American inspired Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Empanadas.
Take out and outdoor patio area with plenty of parking.
ADDRESS: | 1074 Garrison Road, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | (905) 994-8511 |
WEB: | www.aguacateltd.com |
ADDRESS: | 199 Garrison Road, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | 905-871-5344 |
ADDRESS: | 700 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | 905-871-2400 ext.28 |
WEB: | www.bridgewatercountryclub.com |
Brimstone Brewing Company
The Brimstone Brewing Company is a smaller batch
independent craft brewery in the heart of downtown Ridgeway. Host of the annual Albino Rhino Beer Festival in the
spring, the Brimstone Brewery is located inside The Sanctuary-Centre for the Arts and is home to a tap room, the
restaurant Crave Local Fresh and has a retail store for all to enjoy!
ADDRESS: | 209 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway |
PHONE: | 289-821-2738 |
WEB: | www.brimstonebrewing.ca |
Green
Acres Restaurant
Providing appetizing food and a friendly atmosphere for over 40 years, this family-owned
restaurant offers Canadian-style cuisine from its convenient location on Garrison Road (Highway 3) in Fort Erie.
The
fresh fish and chips are a long-time favourite amongst locals, not to mention a large and delicious selection of
lunch and dinner specials. Take out is also available.
ADDRESS: | 1554 Garrison Road, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | 905-871-1212 |
WEB: | www.greenacresrestaurant.ca |
Happy Jack’s
Satisfying the dining needs of Fort Erie and Buffalo NY since 1967, Happy Jack’s specializes in Chinese cuisine,
but also offers a wide assortment of Canadian dishes, as well as having great staff who will make your dining experience
at Happy Jack's that much better. Happy Jack’s also offers a schedule of live jazz band concerts, either in their
240 seat dining room, or on its beautiful 140 seat patio deck which over looks the beautiful Niagara River.
ADDRESS: | 98 Niagara Boulevard, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | 905-871-3970 |
WEB: | www.happyjacksrestaurant.ca |
The
Kitchen at 335
With a menu that evolves with the seasonal availability of fresh ingredients, The Kitchen at 335,
located in downtown Ridgeway, offers the freshest local and artisanal Canadian flours, herbs, cheeses, meats and
produce to create their dynamic menu. From these basics they build breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, bowls, soups,
smoothies, savory dishes and irresistible desserts.
Also offering full catering and private event services.
ADDRESS: | 335 Ridge Road N., Ridgeway |
PHONE: | (905) 894-4229 |
WEB: | www.thekitchen.ca |
Mabel's Gourmet Pizza
At
Mabel's Gourmet Pizza, our New York style thin crusts are made in-house with the finest whole ingredients. Each homemade
pie is available on either white or whole wheat dough. We offer our gourmet specialty pizzas along with our basic
favourites.
Located in Crystal Beach, by the beach, we are open year round.
ADDRESS: | 4068 Erie Road, Crystal Beach |
PHONE: | 905-894-4973 |
WEB: | www.mabelsgourmetpizza.com |
Mae’s Place
Mae’s Place, has been serving up fast, delicious, home cooked meals
for over 40 years. Passersby looking for the QEW, and hungry families preparing for a full day at Safari Niagara
down the road, can fuel up on ample portions from a concise list of breakfast selections. Lunch and dinner offer
a selection of fish and chips, haddock, breaded shrimp and scallops, liver and onions and hot roast beef sandwiches.
ADDRESS: | 2568 Stevensville Road, Stevensville |
PHONE: | 905-382-3765 |
WEB: | www.maes-place.ca |
The Old Bank Bistro
Located in the heart of Fort Erie, the Old Bank Bistro offers excellent seafood,
steak and pasta dishes. Specializing in Mediterranean, Greek and Italian cuisine, you can be sure to find your favourite
with an array of tantalizing creations. Friendly service and unique courtyard atmosphere ensures a delightful casual
dining experience you're sure to love, because it's always better at the bistro, you can bank on that!
ADDRESS: | 41 Jarvis Street, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S3 |
PHONE: | 905-994-9222 |
EMAIL: | info@oldbankbistro.com |
WEB: | www.oldbankbistro.com |
The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts
The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts is a community based
art gallery, studio space, performing arts centre and a hub of activity for people of all ages. The centre houses
events such as theatre performances, art openings, concerts, fundraisers, fashion shows, conferences, wedding etc.
ADDRESS: | 209 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway |
PHONE: | 289-321-0502 |
WEB: | www.thesanctuaryarts.org |
Sessions on the
River
This recording studio and record label housed in the former Parkway Movie Theatre features
new, inspiring musicians as a live music venue on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. Be a part of the studio
audience, in this fully licensed establishment, as they broadcast this new music around the world. Check out the
dates, concerts and open mic nights online.
ADDRESS: | 133 Niagara Boulevard, Fort Erie |
EMAIL: | sessionsontheriver@gmail.com |
WEB: | www.sessionsontheriver.com |
South Coast Cookhouse
One of Crystal Beach's most lively bar
& grille, South Coast Cookhouse has quickly become a locals' favorite and a dining destination to from outside
the area as well as Crystal Beach's summer resident crowd.
Large portions, flavourful dishes cooked consistently every time, and always served with a smile, South Coast is not to be missed.
Call ahead to learn more about South Coast's daily food specials, or to see what’s new behind the bar. There is
always something going on at South Coast.
ADDRESS: | 423 Derby Rd., Crystal Beach, ON, L0S 1B0 |
PHONE: | (905) 894-7037 |
FACEBOOK: | facebook.com/southcoastcookhouse |
Trailsides Bar & Grill
Downtown Ridgeway's newest hot spot, Trailsides offers great food, cold drinks, entertainment and
live music, a brand new patio as well as a games area and everything else you could want from a great sports bar
& grill.
Visit Trailsides website for up-to-date entertainment listings along with daily food and drink specials.
ADDRESS: | 282 Ridge Rd.N., Ridgeway, ON |
PHONE: | (289) 876-8000 |
FACEBOOK: | facebook.com/TrailsideBarAndGrill |
TWITTER: | twitter.com/TrailsideBar |
WEB: | trailsidebarandgrill.ca |
Vaticano Restaurant
Vaticano Restaurant
offers authentic Italian cuisine from the renowned Celebrity Chef Felice Vacca. Vaticano's menu includes handmade
pasta and pizza, made with only the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a dining experience in the lavish dining room, or
on the patio with an unforgettable view of the Peace Bridge and Niagara River.
ADDRESS: | 90 Niagara Boulevard, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | 905-871-6244 |
WEB: | www.vaticano.ca |
Yukiguni II
Located
along the Garrison Road Corridor, Yukiguni II offers authentic Japanese Cuisine in a quaint atmosphere. Yukiguni
II features the freshest selection of sushi, sashimi, tempura and much more. Yukiguni II is open for lunch and dinner
daily.
ADDRESS: | 660 Garrison Road, Fort Erie |
PHONE: | 905-994-8506 |
WEB: | www.yukiguni.ca |