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AquaTerra, Kingston, ON

AquaTerra

4.6
4.6
1070 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
Kingston’s choice for waterfront dining, AquaTerra offers picturesque waterfront views of Lake Ontario and Confederation Harbour and a menu that focuses on the freshest, and whenever possible, locally sourced ingredients.

Mentioned in “Where to Eat in Canada” for over a decade and recommended by HuffPost Canada Living, an extensive wine list and private and semi-private dining options for groups large and small.

Our thanks to OpenTable Diners who have voted us in Canada’s Top 100 Best Brunch and Most Romantic Restaurants.



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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Canadian, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (613) 549-6243

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Catering

    Perfect for any function, AquaTerra Catering offers the same high-quality food and service you've come to expect from AquaTerra's culinary team. Choose pick-up, drop-offs or a fully catered event. Whether you're planning a corporate lunch or reception, a holiday party, a wedding, or a social gathering, let us help make your next event a memorable culinary experience. Please contact us at 613.650.5424 or contact@aquaterracatering.com to begin planning.

  • Private party contact

    Emily Smith: (613) 650-5405

  • Neighbourhood

    Kingston

  • Cross Street

    Ontario St.

  • Parking Details

    Parking available at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront. We will happily validate parking for this lot. Otherwise, street parking is available.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,070 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Kingston

    Most Booked

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  1. JoAnneH

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favourite place. Food, ambience, service, the view. I come to this place to relax and enjoy a wonderful meal out!

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  2. Maricha8

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Service was outstanding, thank you. Food was unusual but very well balanced and a delight!

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  3. HeatherG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good service, efficient waiter, food delicious on all courses, location and waterfront views delightful. Dessert menu however could do with better selection for those with GF.

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  4. Anonymous

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Our server was the highlight of our evening. He was very friendly and very accommodating to our needs. The food was good, not great. The menu featured a lot of items interesting flavour stories but I'm not sure if the execution was up to the task. The flavours were interesting more than they were tasty and not what I'd expect for the premium price tag. Overall, the meal was fine but I think there are better options for the price in Kingston.

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  5. ArneM

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would like to thank the staff, Parker who worked the desk took us to a wonderful window seat to celebrate my wife's birthday. To our server Marco who was charming and knowledgeable. To Abigail who worked the bar that night and was our breakfast server. All were friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. We have always had good meals and great service at Aqua Terra.

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  6. Nat24

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Portions were a bit smaller than expected but consistent with fine dining portions. Super friendly staff as well.

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  7. CarolR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time at our window seat while we enjoyed a delicious meal. Our wait-person, Sue, answered all my questions with humour and patience which helped me make a great choice. We will definitely return.

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  8. FoodLOVER

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exceptional as was the service. I highly recommend Marco. He always makes our evening extra special!!

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  9. Stephanie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favourite place in Kingston for Fine Dining. I’m never disappointed.

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  10. jghatch

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    My wife and I are fans of AquaTerra. This though was our first lunch (and we brought our oldest son, his first time) and overall it was good, but a few items didn't quite live up to expectations. The beer battered Haddock was "over fried" and the Terra Burger was quite bland. On the plus side, the chorizo shrimp never disappoints, the pork belly tacos were delectable, and the cantaloupe & burrata was excellent, once the server brought the burrata that was initially missing. So, there are a few things to improve upon and hopefully it'll return to the level we've been accustomed to on our next visit.

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  11. MikeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and great food. We would eat there again.

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  12. LynnO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The service and ambiance were top notch, but the food was barely mediocre.

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  13. JenniferC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose to celebrate our birthdays' at Aquaterra, and we weren't disappointed! The food was amazing as always, the service fantastic, the ambiance quiet and romantic. We will definitely be back again soon! Thanks for a wonderful date night!! Jennie and Matt Clark

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  14. TaylorP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere, food, and service. Our waiter was wonderful.

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  15. LenyC

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Excellent food. Don’t love the atmosphere of the hotel as it’s a little noisy but the views are great.

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  16. Shanny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, freshly prepared, and was exactly as it was described. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Will certainly recommend to anyone and will definitely be returning.

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  17. BoloBob

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Nice hotel restaurant on the water with great views. Excellent breakfast menu. We had Eggs Benedict and Buttermilk pancakes with blueberries and nuts.

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  18. CrystalD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The food was terrible but the service was amazing

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  19. Adrienne

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dined at Aquaterra for my daughter's 21st birthday. She was in the middle of exams, and LOVED the opportunity to sit at a table with a magnificent view of the water. We ordered the Lamb and seafood specials as well as the sweet potato gnocchi. All were fabulous. The rib appetizer was spectacular, as was the calamari. Hats off to the chef. Great blending of flavors in all the food and desserts were to die for. Whiskey chocolate ganache was superb, as was the Creme Brule. Our waitress could not have been more pleasant or ready to please. Definitely worth a try for a special occasion. Pricey but not unreasonable given the quality of food, drink and wait staff.

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  20. Cheryl

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here many times, now. Never a bad meal. Never bad service. Never a thing to complain about. If you want a great meal and an attentive server and not a thing to worry about, head in here.

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  21. CindyH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner, drinks and service. The staff was amazing and we didn’t feel rushed or waited at any time. Overall an excellent experience

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  22. petera

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Portions could have been larger in all cases, "large plate" was not that "large"

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  23. Troubadour

    Toronto

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food reliable service perfect ambiance will come back again…

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  24. AlexandreJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food with a beautiful view! The service was perfect and had good recommendations. It was a really good experience

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  25. Brigit

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always. Excellent food and service, good wine list and bar service.

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  26. TaraM

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meal, and of course the lovely view from the dining room. Our server, Duncan, was fantastic!

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  27. lovedisney

    Toronto

    47 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    Reservations were made days ahead with a request for a table by the window. There was a note stating that specific tables cannot be reserved. This is understandable and accepted that we may not get a window table. When we arrived at check in, the hostess had a issue finding a table on the screen so she asked us to wait as she looked inside. 3 staff members went to look and they spoke among themselves, then one took 3 menus and walked us in. I noticed two available window tables (one for 2 and the other for 4), then she turned around in the middle of the restaurant and asked us if there was 3 of us, even while holding 3 menus. We said yes. She asked us to wait and stand there while they proceeded to move tables around at the back corner. Realizing she was not going to take us to the available window table, we asked if we can sit there. She said that table was for reservations. We immediately said that we had reservations. She looked at us for a second and asked us to sit down and she would ask. Seconds later, a party of 3 was seat at the available window table. This party came after us. We’re unclear as to why we weren’t seated at the window table when we first arrived. Further, instead of asking us to stand in the middle of the restaurant to wait for them to get a table ready, and even after we asked to sit there, we were still not given the table. We had reservations and we arrived before the other party of 3. As a customer, we felt de-valued. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The dishes (Fish and Chips, Grill Chicken and Brie Sandwich and the Breakfast Burger) were okay, but nothing special. For the price we expected better prepared dishes. We won’t be back and would never recommend this restaurant. For the price, we would expect a much better experience than what they are able to offer.

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  28. barbaram

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I found the food to be ok… a bit bland. Deserts were seriously disappointing, Cher’s cake was flavorless and had a wired texture to it and chocolate layered cake was underwhelming and had an artificial aftertaste.

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  29. JoyceH

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall, it was a nice experience, but I was disappointed by the fact that the waiter did not tell us how much a non-alcoholic cocktail was going to cost us. $8 for non-alcoholic beverage seems excessive to me even in these changing times. I was also not impressed with the fact that my entree item was priced differently on the bill compared to the restaurant menu (not online)! Granted it was a $1 difference but that is important to me. Why itemize price in the menu at all if it’s meaningless?! I will definitely think twice before choosing Aqua Terra for lunch. Despite being more affordable than dinner it’s still quite pricey considering how little you get, I left still feeling hungry.

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  30. Teresa

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Service was excellent as always! Disappointing salad that replaced the fries it was just greens with dressing and a $4 charge for this was added to the bill (we were not informed that there would be an extra charge). The salad could have been made a bit more appealing, The coffee machine was not working so we couldn’t finish lunch with cappuccinos. We will always return one of our favourite places to dine in Kingston

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  31. JoanM

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best dinner that I have had at Aquaterra in years.

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  32. Delino

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location for first date. Very relaxed and great service.

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  33. MarnieB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! The food was fantastic and the chef accommodated all of the groups dietary needs-celiac dairy free and vegan. Our server Trevor was top notch and the atmosphere was quite and view was lovely. I highly recommend AquaTerra!

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  34. Kingstoner21

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! expensive but worth it! I went for my birthday and the service was great. We got seated at a gorgeous table overlooking the Kingston docks

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  35. Olena

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and atmosphere. Nice cocktails. But sizes of sharing plates are too small to me. Expensive for Kingston

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  36. MGhani

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sue was amazing as always! Everyone was happy with their food and that sourdough is to die for

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  37. Cindy

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited AquaTerra for a birthday lunch celebration. Our server was very attentive and provided us with great service. We tried the brunch menu, the special, steak and eggs, haddock with fruits. The waterfront view and atmosphere is perfect for any gatherings.

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  38. KellyM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy food prepared with great skill. Can't beat the view and the service was awesome. It was a much-needed treat and Aqua Terra delivered. Thank you so much. You have a great team!

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  39. AmandaandJamie

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! The server was exceptional and the food was exquisite!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The service, the ambience, and the food are very good. This was our first time dining in the restaurant, you must order their small platters for appetizers. They’re all very delicious.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

AquaTerra is rated 4.6 stars by 1070 OpenTable diners.

AquaTerra does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for AquaTerra

1 Johnson St., Kingston, ON K7L 5H7

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Ontario St.

  • Neighbourhood

    Kingston

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Canadian, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Parking available at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront. We will happily validate parking for this lot. Otherwise, street parking is available.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (613) 549-6243

  • Catering

    Perfect for any function, AquaTerra Catering offers the same high-quality food and service you've come to expect from AquaTerra's culinary team. Choose pick-up, drop-offs or a fully catered event. Whether you're planning a corporate lunch or reception, a holiday party, a wedding, or a social gathering, let us help make your next event a memorable culinary experience. Please contact us at 613.650.5424 or contact@aquaterracatering.com to begin planning.

  • Private party contact

    Emily Smith: (613) 650-5405

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