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Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn

4.7 (758)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French / Canadian
249 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Oaklands celebrates simplicity, the season, and a sense of place. We connect people to place through respect for our history, our land, artisans and our commitment to warm hospitality and service. The restaurant takes its culinary cues from Niagara’s ingredient driven cuisine, rooted in the breadth and depth of global French culinary influence.

The beautiful setting encourages you to lose track of time enjoying stunning vineyard views and our sister property, Peller Estates, while enjoying a menu that changes with the seasons.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French / Canadian, Winery, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:30–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (905) 468-2270
  • Website
    https://riverbendinn.ca/dine
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Parsons
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to host a private event? Contact our Wine Country Sales Team at groups@mywinecountry.com
  • Location
    249 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
  • Area
    Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Cross Street
    16104 Niagara River Parkway Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn's menu was last updated on 05/06/2025.

Open for breakfast 8:30-10:30 – 7 days a week

BREAKFAST

  • SMOKED SALMON AVOCADO TOAST CA$22.00

    Shaved Red Onion | Lemon Crème Fraiche | Golden Rye Bread

    • CUVÉE SPARKLING SCRAMBLED EGGSCA$21.00

      Woolwich Goat Cheese | Black Truffle | Toasted English Muffin

      • WINE COUNTRY BREAKFAST CA$27.00

        Two Farm Eggs | Canadian Bacon | Oaklands Breakfast Sausage | Grilled Tomato | Sourdough Toast | Rosemary Potatoes

        • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CA$24.00

          Icewine Macerated Berries | Lemon Crème Fraiche | Pure Maple Syrup

          • FRESH GREEK YOGURT (vegan option available)CA$19.00

            Local Honey | Oat Crumb | Icewine Macerated Berries

            MORNING BEVERAGES

            • Small Pot of CoffeeCA$8.00

              • Large Pot of CoffeeCA$12.00

                • Latte or CappuccinoCA$6.00

                  • Espresso or AmericanoCA$5.00

                    • Wake Up CallCA$6.00

                      Espresso | Orange | Tonic

                      • Fresh Orange JuiceCA$7.00

                        • Grapefruit/Pear/Apple or Cranberry JuiceCA$4.00

                          • Selection of TeaCA$5.00

                            • London Fog Tea LatteCA$6.00

                              BRUNCH COCKTAILS

                              • Trius Brut MimosaCA$16.00

                                • Ice Cuvée MimosaCA$18.00

                                  • Riverbend Whisky CaesarCA$16.00

                                    • Specialty CoffeeCA$15.00

                                      • Gretzky Canadian CreamCA$8.00

                                        Add a side to your coffee

                                        Last updated: 23 February 2024

                                        What 758 people are saying

                                        Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                        4.7
                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                        • 4.6Food
                                        • 4.8Service
                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                        • 4.4Value

                                        Noise • Moderate

                                        758 Reviews

                                        1. Lucy

                                          South Carolina4 reviews

                                          1.0

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 1
                                          2. Food 1
                                          3. Service 3
                                          4. Ambience 2
                                          Extremely disappointed with our breakfast experience. The website menu and pricing was not the same menu we were presented with. The breakfast menu we were given had different options that were ridiculously over priced! We ordered the eggs benedict at $28 an order! They were delivered without anything else other than a few micro greens. Average price of eggs benedict for the area range from $13 to $19 and come with home fries, and at minimum a slice of orange. They were nothing special just a standard eggs benedict with a small piece of pea meal bacon. We asked for home fries and were charged $10 for a small bowl that was barely enough to share. There was no decaf coffee so we agreed to the Americano coffee. My first order was sent back because it tasted watered down. My replacement order was no better. When making the reservation, I was asked if celebrating a special occasion to which I replied a birthday and Father's Day. No special treatment or accommodation was made so why ask??? There was nothing exceptional about the experience to warrant the cost and the money spent. Unfortunately a costly lesson. Many friends and family have frequented the restaurant in the past and as locals we enjoy frequenting the area restaurants in the off season. I will not be eating here again and will let family and friends know of this very disappointing experience. Oaklands is off my list!

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                                        2. Tony VIP

                                          New York City2 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 10 June 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Can not miss this experience if you’re in the Niagara on the Lake area! Food was fantastic, dining on the patio was peaceful, and the staff were superb.
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thank you, Tony, for taking the time to post your review of The Oaklands Restaurant at the Riverbend Inn and for your recommendation. Our goal is to provide each of our guests with an outstanding dining experience and we are very pleased to see that we were able to do this for you. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        3. Steve VIP

                                          Toronto / Ontario14 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 8 June 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Great experience. Service and lunch were fantastic. Excellent ambiance with a great view. Highly recommend.
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thank you, Steve, for taking the time to post your Five Star Review of The Oaklands Restaurant at the Riverbend Inn. Our goal is to provide each of our guests with an outstanding overall experience and we are pleased to see that we were able to do this for you. We hope that you will be able to visit us again soon. Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        4. LidsB

                                          Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          Dined on 30 May 2025

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Great service and special ambiance! Love the all Ontario wine list.
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thank you for taking the time to post your review of The Oaklands Restaurant at the Riverbend Inn and for your compliments. We are very proud to serve the wines of our Andrew Peller Limited properties along with other outstanding wines from smaller wineries in the area. ...All to be enjoyed with our fabulous meals or on the patio watching the sunset! We hope that you can visit us again soon! Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        5. Edward

                                          Toronto / Ontario1 review

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 24 May 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Best short rib ever had !! All food was amazing !!
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thank you, Edward, for posting your review of The Oaklands Restaurant at the Riverbend Inn. We agree, the short rib is outstanding! We are pleased that Troy was able to provide you with a wonderful experience on your 34th Anniversary and will pass along your compliments. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        6. Veronique

                                          Toronto / Ontario1 review

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 23 May 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          We were celebrating our recent elopment and the team at Oaklands was superb! They really went above and beyond to make us feel celebrated. The food was delicious, and we had an amazing view of the gardens. Would recommend to anyone celebrating with their loved ones.
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded 6 days ago
                                          Thank you for taking the time to post your review of Oaklands Restaurant at The Riverbend Inn. Our goal is to provide each of our guests with an outstanding dining experience from beginning to end and we are pleased to see that we were able to do this for you. We hope that you will be able visit us again soon for another wonderful experience. Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        7. Senay

                                          Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 19 May 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Beautiful restaurant, and tasty breakfast. Will be back soon for lunch or dinner. Thanks.

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                                        8. OpenTable Diner

                                          Toronto / Ontario1 review

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 10 May 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          We had excellent service from our lovely host and server Tonya. Our dinner was tasty and so delicious, a perfect ambiance on the outdoor patio with a lovely sunset view!
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded on 12 May 2025
                                          Thank you for taking the time to post your review of The Oaklands Restaurant at The Riverbend Inn. Our goal is to provide each of our guests with an outstanding dining experience from beginning to end and we are pleased to see that we were able to do this for you. We will pass along your compliments to Tania. We hope that you will be able visit us again soon for another wonderful experience. Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        9. Doug

                                          Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 5 May 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Delicious breakfast with beautiful presentation. Staff service was outstanding. I brought friends from France on their first visit to Canada. They were extremely impressed with everything. Definitely worth a visit.
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded on 12 May 2025
                                          Thank you, Doug, for posting your review of The Oaklands Restaurant and for your recommendation. We are extremely pleased to hear that our staff provided you and your guests with an outstanding dining experience. We will pass along your compliments. We hope that you will be able to join us again soon. Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        10. Barry VIP

                                          Toronto / Ontario3 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 30 April 2025

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          I had a great inside table overlooking the vineyard on a beautifully sunny weekday. The breakfast was excellent. I had the avocado toast with smoked salmon and a poached egg. The egg was perfectly cooked and the smoked salmon was beautifully smoked placed on quality home made, fresh bread. The coffee was terrific. Not burnt swill that languished in a pot. Nicely brewed. The service was friendly and attentive. Food came out hot. Oaklands made it completely unnecessary to leave the property for breakfast. Highly recommend even for those not staying at the Inn. FYI: I’m a breakfast kind of guy. With a wide array of choices and a good selection of morning cocktails I envisage this is a great place to brunch on weekends with family, friends, or just you and your boo. Make a morning at Oaklands. You won’t regret it.
                                          Oaklands at The Riverbend InnResponded on 12 May 2025
                                          Thank you, Barry, for posting your lovely review of The Oaklands Restaurant at The Riverbend Inn. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast at the Inn - we agree, it is a beautiful breakfast and venue! With the warmer weather upon us, we will now have our Patio open (weather permitting) and we have added Lunch and Dinner services. We hope that you can join us again soon for another wonderful meal! Sincerely, The Oaklands Restaurant Management

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                                        Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 758 OpenTable diners.

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                                        2 people
                                        19:00
                                        Booked 3 times today
                                        Google Map for Oaklands at The Riverbend Inn

                                        249 John St E, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

                                        Additional information

                                        • Cross Street
                                          16104 Niagara River Parkway Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
                                        • Area
                                          Niagara-on-the-Lake
                                        • Hours of Operation
                                          Breakfast Daily 08:30–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–20:00
                                        • Price
                                          CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                        • Cuisines
                                          French / Canadian, Winery, Cocktail Bar
                                        • Dining style
                                          Casual Elegant
                                        • Dress code
                                          Resort Casual
                                        • Parking details
                                          Private Lot
                                        • Payment Options
                                          AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                        • Executive Chef
                                          Jason Parsons
                                        • Additional
                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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