10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Niagara Falls

Paris Crêpes Café is a Parisian-style bistro offering crepes and traditional French cuisine. Located on Queen Street, this bistro offers a warm atmosphere in a chic setting, with both indoor and patio seating available.

On the crêperie menu, you’ll find a varied selection of sweet and savory crepes, including organic, gluten-free buckwheat crepes. Traditional French dishes range from escargots a la bourguignonne to wild mushroom cassoulet and bœuf bourguignon. A brunch menu is available at Paris Crêpes Café on weekdays and weekends until 2 pm. Reservations are available online and by phone.

Taps Brewhouse is a microbrewery and restaurant just a few blocks west of Niagara Falls City Hall that creates its own small-batch craft beers using choice ingredients. This trendy spot also offers a tasty, upscale pub menu and both indoor and patio seating.

A large drink menu offers everything from their own Taps Brews to beer cocktails and ciders, wine, spirits, coffee, and nonalcoholic options. Their food menu serves up classic pub fare, poutine, sandwiches and wraps, and desserts, along with a kids' menu. Taps Brewhouse offers a variety of vegan and gluten-free options on its menus. Reservations are accepted online and by phone.

Zappi’s Pizza is a family-owned restaurant serving up authentic Italian dishes and pizza. This family-friendly eatery is a great spot for kids in Niagara Falls, with a warm atmosphere and extensive menu that will appeal to even the pickiest of eaters.

Hearth-baked pizzas can be cooked to your personal preference, choosing your own base, toppings, and cooking level, with some gluten-free options available. Traditional Italian pasta dishes are served with Zappi’s homemade tomato sauce and freshly baked bread. You can also choose from a variety of appetizers, salads, subs, and desserts, as well as a kids' menu. Vegetarian options are available.

The Queen Charlotte Tea Room serves lunch, dinner, and high tea in a charming British-style tea house. This spot is a hidden gem, tucked away on a quiet street just south of Greater Niagara General Hospital.

Their food menu includes a variety of British fare, from cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches to steak and kidney pie, bangers and mash, and fish and chips. A diverse tea selection includes over 20 different options, with teapots serving 1 to 4 people. High tea service is available with 24 hours notice and reservations, along with gluten-free high tea options. Reservations are accepted and highly encouraged for all visits.

Johnny Rocco’s Italian Grill offers a varied menu of authentic Italian classics and modern specialties in the Lundy’s Lane area of Niagara Falls. This family-friendly restaurant offers both indoor and patio seating.

Menu options range from brick-oven pizzas to hearty pasta dishes and classic Italian entrees, as well as a kids’ menu and a family menu. Johnny Rocco’s hosts a variety of special events, from Tapas Thursdays to special holiday menus and frequent live music performances from local artists. A full bar is also available, as are menu options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals.

Weinkeller is a locally owned restaurant and craft winery a block east of Clifton Hill that offers a chic interior and upscale dining using fresh, local ingredients. Both indoor and patio seating options are available.

Menu selections are prepared fresh daily from local and seasonal ingredients. Their unique menu style allows you to choose from a selection of entree and protein options, like salmon, chicken, or pork, then select from a range of cooking styles, from cedar-planked to pan-roasted and grilled. A diverse craft wine menu is offered, and vegan and vegetarian menu options are also available.

Wind is a Japanese and Thai restaurant in Niagara Falls near the Canada One Outlets mall that offers family-style dining and all-you-can-eat options in a warm environment.

Lunch and dinner menus at this small local chain of restaurants are served in an all-you-can-eat style, with a flat price across their huge menu of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. You can choose from options like sushi and sashimi, as well as Japanese and Thai dishes ranging from dim sum and udon to rice dishes and teriyaki. Vegetarian options are available on the menu at Wind.

Red Ganache is a locally owned boutique bakeshop in Niagara Falls with a ton of charm and personality. This hidden gem is tucked down a quiet street just a short distance north of the Fallsview Tourist Area and serves sweets that look almost too picture-perfect to eat.

Red Ganache’s chefs serve up a sweet menu of cakes, pastries, and chocolates, as well as breakfast options and a few savory selections. They also offer specialty gift baskets, gift items, and winery picnics, as well as customized cakes and custom pastries.

AG Inspired Cuisine is an upscale farm-to-table restaurant in Niagara Falls with a chic ambiance perfect for a date night or night out. Located in the Sterling Inn & Spa, the restaurant is just a short distance west of the Niagara Skywheel.

Offering a true farm-to-fork experience, AG Inspired Cuisine grows and harvests its own farm-fresh ingredients, serving them that same evening to diners in their restaurant. Diners pay a flat rate for 3 courses from a high-end seasonal menu, each paired with a wine, cocktail, martini, or dessert beverage. Reservations are available by phone and online and are highly recommended.

BeaverTails is a specialty bakeshop in Niagara Falls serving artisanal Canadian pastries and snacks. This family-friendly spot is adjacent to Ripley’s Moving Theater in Clifton Hill.

The shop’s specialty BeaverTails are a hand-stretched whole wheat pastry, baked and served piping hot with a variety of toppings. BeaverTails toppings range from a classic sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar to chocolate hazelnut spread and banana slices, and strawberry cheesecake toppings. A snack menu includes poutine, fries, and hot dogs, as well as ice cream treats and a variety of beverages.