Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Southern Ontario

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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Standing Room Only

4.9

4.9 (161)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Guelph

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar - Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph's unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time - when speakeasies were all the rage! Perfect for after work drinks - or before or after dinner drink - or even a night cap! The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us on Instagram to make arrangements.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

You get what you pay for. These cocktails are next level and by far superior to anything I have ever tried. You will definitely go back for another.

Eddington's of Exeter

4.9

4.9 (920)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Exeter

About the restaurant

WE LOVE LOCAL. YOUR FARM TO TABLE HEADQUARTERS.

Now well into our third decade in business, Eddington’s attributes the restaurant’s success to creating flavorful and creative meals consistently using the best of Huron County’s bounty.
Owner James Eddington states “we are so blessed to be living in such an agriculturally rich area of the world”.
Although the local food movement is really starting to take off, it has always been the driving force in Eddington’s kitchen. A menu that changes frequently, as each season inspires the delicacies our region has to offer.
Eddington’s occupies the original Carling homestead (built in the 1870’s). After two major renovations, an addition of the a new dining room and a serene outdoor backyard summer patio, the restaurant has a clean and modern look while maintaining its traditional and warm feel.

Top review

PaulaG

Dined 5 days ago

Another great patio night. Feature Pizza was delish! Service was great as well as it always is.

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Popular dish

Crispy Duck Wings

Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wilks' Bar and Terrace at Langdon Hall

4.8

4.8 (42)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Wilks’ Bar is a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, a night-cap or various bites & shares. With live music every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening and the best burger in town, you won't want to leave.

The Wilks' cocktail menu is expertly crafted by our team to bring you unique creations, both alcoholic and spirit-free.

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Rebecca

Dined 4 days ago

We had an amazing lunch at Langdon Hall. The service was excellent and the food was incredible.

Langdon Hall Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (521)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The cuisine at Langdon Hall starts with looking out our kitchen windows. It is inspired by the seasons, wild produce growing in abundance on the property and the bounty of our kitchen gardens. Relationships have been built with our community farmers, foragers and artisans who hold similar beliefs of providing wholesome natural products that have been prepared with care and respect.

We create dishes with purpose, embraced with a story behind each relationship and provide a taste of the terroir of Langdon Hall. All the ingredients combined, create an experience like no other, so grand, so captivating that it is impossible to forget. As the seasons change, the menu changes to reflect the reaps of the harvest.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 3 days ago

10/10 service and everyone was fun to talk to! The food was also delicious but I was expecting that. It’s really the service that adds the extra touch here. It’s also a beautiful property.

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Experience

The Grand Tasting Experience

Adega Wine Bar

5.0

5 (49)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Consecon

About the restaurant

From October 1 to December 31 Adega is open for special events and private parties only.
Check our events at www.adegapec.com
.To book a private party send us an email at adegapec@gmail.com

Top review

Kent

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Interesting menu, great wine selection, delicious food.

Elora Mill

4.8

4.8 (2762)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Delight in a menu that changes in tandem with the seasons to offer dishes ever inspired by freshness and locality. Drawing inspiration from the indigenous bounty of local fare, the essence of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa's food philosophy is heightened by an uncompromising aesthetic and exceptional service. Our Kitchen Counter experience is deserving of anticipation, one that breaks down barriers and puts the creative process on full display. Dining at the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa is anything but ordinary.

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Jada

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent birthday celebration for my daughter! I had the butternut squash soup and trout, delicious!!!

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Chef's 4-Course Tasting Menu

Wander the Resort

4.8

4.8 (235)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

GATHER at WANDER
Inspired by the nostalgia of fireside gatherings that foster shared experiences, Gather celebrates good food, community and connection in a lakeside setting that blurs the boundaries between inside and out. Our balanced menu created by Executive Chef Justin Daniel Tse takes its cues from the seasons, marrying global influences with intentional, locally-sourced ingredients that highlight the flavours of the County.

Wander In, Wander Often.

Top review

Jeff

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Very chick setting with great service positively the best short rib I’ve ever had

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Experience

Wander In Day Pass

Shale Ridge Estate Winery & Cidery

4.6

4.6 (604)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Lambton Shores

About the restaurant

Located 20 minutes south of Grand Bend and a short drive from London and Sarnia, Shale Ridge Estate Winery & Cidery "Canada Cidery of the Year 2021" and "Top 100 Restaurants in Canada on Open Table in 2023" provides farm to glass ciders and wines handcrafted with real ingredients on-site. You'll have the chance to taste our award-winning products and enjoy a unique guest experience that allows your party to be seated at an indoor or outdoor table with swings or a harvest table or picnic table. Our beautiful scenic views and atmosphere is outstanding all year round! Create a memorable experience that will last a lifetime for special occasions between friends, family, or couples! Non-alcohol options are available.

Top review

Katrina

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful, peaceful experience at Shale Ridge. It was our first time there and we have plans to come again. The scenery out the back over the farm land and trees was a perfect fall date. The food was great— perfect for an easy afternoon with a loved one and delicious cider!! It was reasonably priced for the ambiance and care taken for the food and drinks and thought behind the whole vibe of the establishment.

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Experience

Indoor Harvest Table Experience

Experience

Indoor Swing Table Experience

Experience

Outdoor Picnic Table Experience

Papi’s

4.8

4.8 (107)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

London

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Karim

Dined 4 days ago

One of the best experiences as always! Definitely worth every penny

Big Pete's Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (178)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Brantford

About the restaurant

A contemporary steakhouse, Big Pete’s features a sleek design, masterful cocktails, and an elevated, yet comfortable dining experience.

Honouring Peter John “Big Pete” Montour, Big Pete’s merges old school sensibilities with authenticity and sophistication.

Top review

Debbie

Dined 3 days ago

The food and service are outstanding! This is our favourite place for dinner.

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Popular dish

Ribeye

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