Side Trips from Toronto Restaurants

The dining in Stratford and Niagara-on-the-Lake is enough to boost a whole other genre of tourism, as there are a number of outstanding restaurants thanks to the area's many chefs being trained at the area's reputable culinary schools, and impeccably fresh ingredients from local farms. Produce, meats, cheeses, beers, and wine are all produced in Ontario, and some restaurants even have their own gardens, vineyards, or farms. In the immediate areas surrounding Niagara Falls, the dining is a little more lackluster, as views, convenience, and glamour take precedence over food, but there are some great pubs and upscale restaurants to be found among the tourist traps. Reservations are always encouraged, if not essential.

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  • 1. Inn on the Twenty Restaurant

    $$$$

    The huge windows framing the Twenty Valley conservation area are reason enough to dine at this restaurant, regarded as one of the best around Toronto, on Jordan's boutique-lined Main Street. Regional specialties and local and organic produce are emphasized on a seasonal menu that has included Wellington County boneless rib-eye steak served with mushroom-and-onion fricassee and blue cheese butter. The dining room, reminiscent of the French and Italian countryside, is lovely, with a soaring ceiling, whitewashed beams, and a view of the gardens. Cave Spring Cellars, which has a shop next door, provides many of the wines.

    3836 Main St., Jordan, Ontario, L0R 1S0, Canada
    905-562–7313

    Known For

    • Special menus that highlight local produce
    • Unbeatable views of the countryside
    • Québec foie gras on brioche

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 2. Bentley's

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    The well-stocked bar at this casual pub with booth and patio seating divides the room into two equal halves, with the locals converging on the east side. The pub fare includes quintessentials such as fish-and-chips, grilled steak and fries, burgers, and finger food. Salads, pasta, and sandwiches are also available.

    99 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3H1, Canada
    519-271–1121

    Known For

    • Roast prime rib draws a crowd on Friday
    • Easygoing staff and clientele
    • 20 beers on tap
  • 3. Brch & Wyn

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    You can't always please everyone but Brch & Wyn does a solid job of catering to both the strong-coffee-and-brunch crowd and the theatergoers looking to prolong an intimate evening. The mood of the converted industrial space is airy with exposed brick and beam, contrasted by tropical garden wall coverings and plush couches and bar tables.

    245 Downie St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 1X5, Canada
    519-305–5996

    Known For

    • Charcuterie and artisan cheese boards
    • Hearty grilled "toastie" sandwiches
    • Highly curated wine and beer list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 4. YSK Bistro

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    Locals come to this jazzed-up eatery for the signature wraps and hot drippy sandwiches loaded with toppings like Black Forest ham and melted brie. But the daily breakfast is a special treat; favorites are the French toast with homemade apple compote and the Mennonite sandwich with homemade summer sausage, cheddar, corn relish, and honey mustard.

    151 Albert St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2M4, Canada
    519-273–7041

    Known For

    • Vibrant-patterned tablecloths
    • Brilliant build-your-own-sandwich menu
    • Picnic baskets to go

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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