The Epicurean

4.5

872 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Since 1991, the Epicurean has been devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially to the enjoyment of great seasonal food and great local wines from Niagara's region and in our dining room and beautiful tucked-away garden patio.

The Epicurean is an a la carte restaurant with a casual upper casual dining experience. From al full menu and an extensive wine list we are here to please and tantalize your taste buds!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, International, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(905) 468-3408
Website
http://www.theepicurean.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We have menu's for catering and we also do custom menu's
Private party facilities
We have three areas for private functionsFront dinning are holds 60 peopleBack dinning area holds 30 peopleOur outdoor garden patio holds 60 people

Location
84 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Cross street
84 Queen street
Parking details
We have limited parking in the back of the restaurant
Public transit
no transit stops
Entertainment
Out door patio with 360 music playingLive Jazz July and August see music Niagara for schedule
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the DayCA$10.00
Chef's choices
French Onion SoupCA$13.00
Caramelized Onions, Beef Broth, White Wine, Fresh Herbs, Swiss Cheese
CalamariCA$19.00
Flour dusted, deep fried, Lemon Chipotle Aioli
Crab CakesCA$20.00
Blue crabmeat, Tarragon Lemon Aioli, Mango
Mediterranean Dip TrioCA$16.00
In house made Baba Ghanoush, Hummus Tzatziki Warm Flatbread
Mediterranean FlatbreadCA$24.00
Tomato, Feta, Mushrooms, Eggplant, Red Pepper, Caramelized Onions, Zucchini, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Smoked SalmonCA$19.00
Norwegian Cured Sliced Salmon, Goat Cheese, Capers, Red Onion
Feta BruschettaCA$17.00
Feta, Roma Tomato, Red Onion, Herbs, Calabrese Bread

Salad

Add chicken $10, add Salmon or Shrimp $15

Caesar SaladCA$17.00
Romaine hearts, shaved Parmesan and crisp bacon in a roasted garlic-peppercorn dressing
Caprese SaladCA$18.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Arugula, Olive Oil and Balsamic
Field Green SaladCA$15.00
Baby Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Greek SaladCA$18.00
Ripe Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Bells Peppers, Feta Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Entree

Chicken Pesto WrapCA$22.00
Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Bacon, Pesto
Roasted Vegetable PaniniCA$22.00
Mushrooms, Eggplant, Red Pepper, Caramelized Onions, Zucchini, Feta, Basil Pesto
Chicken CapreseCA$24.00
Chicken, Buffalo Mozzarella, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Arugula on a Rosemary Herb Bun
RuebenCA$22.00
Corn beef, Swiss Cheese, Catalina, Sauerkraut, Rye Bread
Roast Beef PaniniCA$24.00
Roast Beef, Roasted Red Pepper, Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Mayo, Au Jus
Fish and ChipsCA$25.00
9oz Beer Battered Haddock Fillet, Fries Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce
Classic BurgerCA$20.00
Tomato, Onion, Lettuce
Epi BurgerCA$24.00
Arugula, tomato, Bacon, white aged cheddar, fries

Pasta

Rigatoni BologneseCA$24.00
In house made Bolognese, Lean Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Wine
Penne TomatoCA$24.00
Basil Tomato Sauce, Onion, Garlic, Spinach, Fresh Herbs

What 872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Niagara
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Epicurean offers a delightful dining experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with "excellent food and always great servers." Known for its "lovely patio" and diverse menu, guests enjoy delicious meals in a beautiful setting. The knowledgeable staff, including standout servers like Ruben and Angela, ensure a memorable visit.

872 Reviews

B
Bill
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great staff. What sets it aside from other restaurants in NOTL is the variety and number of choices on the menu plus several daily specials also. Another good feature is the wine list that includes non Ontario wines which is a pleasant change. Just a great place to spend an evening as a couple or with a group.
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Jaime
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food was delicious. Overall positive experience
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Gillian
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was as always very good. Really appreciate that the mains often come with a selection of fresh vegetables. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Xmas. As it was a very cold winter evening there were not a lot of people there which combined to make a cozier atmosphere. We always eat here when in Niagara on the Lake.
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Irina
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, atmosphere and delicious food. Best restaurant in the area
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Carla
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We both ordered the special for the night, which was a seafood pasta. I have never had so much seafood on my pasta before. The appetizers, calamari and crab cakes were melt in your mouth. Our server was fun, personable and attentive. This was a more expensive meal than I'm used to, but it was well worth it. I would definitely go back the next time I'm in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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John
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. The entire staff was wonderful, friendly and attentive. Food is delicious. Can’t say enough about how good everything was.
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Dianne
Vancouver
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great spot to gather with friends! Staff warm and friendly!
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David
VIP
Toronto
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service the food is always good! See you soon!
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Charles
VIP
Toronto
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great atmosphere. I had the New York steak and it was very disappointing. Not tender at all and poorly seasoned. The peppercorn sauce wasn’t very good. The seafood linguine and salmon were good according to our friends.
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Gretchen
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had a steak and my husband bad ribs- both were delicious! I loved the toasted vegetables and mashed potatoes were also very good. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We had a wonderful experience.
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FAQs

The Epicurean offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 468-3408.

The Epicurean is rated 4.5 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

84 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Additional information

Cross street
84 Queen street
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:45 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, International, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have limited parking in the back of the restaurant
Public transit
no transit stops
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Out door patio with 360 music playingLive Jazz July and August see music Niagara for schedule
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theepicurean.ca/
Phone number
(905) 468-3408
Catering
We have menu's for catering and we also do custom menu's
Private party facilities
We have three areas for private functionsFront dinning are holds 60 peopleBack dinning area holds 30 peopleOur outdoor garden patio holds 60 people

The Epicurean

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Supreme

Greek Salad

Rigatoni Bolognese

Appetizer

Soup of the DayCA$10.00

French Onion SoupCA$13.00

CalamariCA$19.00

Crab CakesCA$20.00

Mediterranean Dip TrioCA$16.00

Mediterranean FlatbreadCA$24.00

Smoked SalmonCA$19.00

Feta BruschettaCA$17.00

Salad

Caesar SaladCA$17.00

Caprese SaladCA$18.00

Field Green SaladCA$15.00

Greek SaladCA$18.00

Entree

Chicken Pesto WrapCA$22.00

Roasted Vegetable PaniniCA$22.00

Chicken CapreseCA$24.00

RuebenCA$22.00

Roast Beef PaniniCA$24.00

Fish and ChipsCA$25.00

Classic BurgerCA$20.00

Epi BurgerCA$24.00

Pasta

Rigatoni BologneseCA$24.00

Penne TomatoCA$24.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Epicurean offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Epicurean restaurant rated?

Is The Epicurean currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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