NOTL Bar & Restaurant

Name: NOTL Bar & Restaurant
Address: 124 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada, L0S 1J0
Telephone: (905) 468-4552
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 3.9

3.9

38 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Comfort Food

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Welcome to NOTL, our chic lounge-style restaurant and bar in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. We can't wait to welcome you to our establishment and provide you with a memorable dining experience.

Our focus at NOTL is on creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where friends and family can gather to share delicious food and create lasting memories.

When you visit us, reserving a seat on our beautiful stone patio is a great choice. The illuminated fountain adds a touch of magic to the night sky, creating a truly enchanting ambiance. The open glass doors connecting the lounge to the patio provide a seamless transition, allowing you to bask in the luxurious and expansive setting while enjoying your dining experience.

Thank you for your interest in NOTL. We eagerly await your visit and are committed to providing you with an exceptional dining experience that reflects the essence of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(905) 468-4552
Website
https://www.notlrestaurant.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Our bar and lounge area is the perfect space for social events. For more information, please contact us at specialevents@124queen.com.

Location
124 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Neighbourhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Cross Street
NOTL is located on Queen Street, between Gate Street and Victoria Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.8Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Niagara
Innovative
Niagara
Great for creative cocktails
Niagara
Great for outdoor dining
Niagara
Lively

38 Reviews

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TOgourmet
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Early dinner on a Sunday. Service friendly and efficient. Delivery of drinks and food well paced. Cocktail well executed and a generous amount of lobster in the lobster pappardelle. Overall fairly good value for a restaurant on the tourist strip. Would go back when the weather is warmer and sit on the patio.
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SarahC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience1
Confusion between servers meant nobody knew who was supposed to serve our table so we waited 15 minutes before even being offered water. When we ordered drinks they took a very long time to arrive from the bar (so much so that our waiter decided to come and take our food orders while he waited for the drinks to be ready, and then our food came out before the drinks arrived, and we only ordered two cocktails). The starters were good (spicy shrimp), but our mains came out as soon as the starters were cleared (not even a two-minute wait). We asked for glasses of wine with our mains, and were halfway done the main course (despite trying to eat slowly even though it was getting cold) before I flagged down the server again to ask him about the wine. When he went and checked with the bar they apparently didn't have any wine glasses so he was sent to ask us if it could be served in a flute glass. At that point we just cancelled the wine order outright as we'd been nursing our food to try and have some left for the wine and the food had gotten cold and we were still more than half finished it before they even suggested putting the wine in a different glass. The mains were fine - nothing stellar - too much sauce on the tuna bowl (it was covered in sauce), the steak was mediocre but the chimichurri and fries were good. The restaurant was barely half full, and there were ample servers (they spent a lot of time standing around) and the kitchen could clearly turn out food fast (too fast) but obviously the bar was struggling to put out a few drinks orders. The ambience was also VERY loud and it was VERY cold. I think they had things set for the restaurant to be full, and without the extra people the music was just too loud and we were both freezing (and my husband doesn't get cold easily and had a flannel long-sleeved shirt and jeans). Disappointing evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
Came because we stayed at the hotel and dinner was part of our package. Drinks were just ok and the food was rather disappointing. My husband ordered the lobster pasta and immediately commented that it smelled and tasted old. The only thing we did like was the caramel pretzel dessert. The service was extremely slow. They had a private event happening which might have contributed to that. Took over 30 minutes to get us our bill after we asked for it. Would not recommend this place for dinner as there are many other better options in the area. Fine for a drink or appetizer.
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RoseD
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent. Service a bit slow but worth the wait.
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Nick
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
The food,ambiance was excellent. The outdoor patio has a very cool vibe as does the inside. With some extra staff training it would be a 5 star experience. I called and requested for an outdoor table and was told they were all high-tops.This wasn't true. Small things like no wine/cocktail menu (was told there was only 1 in the restaurant) , not knowing enough about the dishes to explain or recommend a dish,not checking on table regularly for water /drinks or apologies for the delay in getting the entree out and a general lack of server professionalism.The servers were not rude just inexperienced and not trained in providing an exceptional dining experience.I must say the manager was very attentive when we told him about the long delay in getting the entree and he had it out immediately as well as moving us inside because it had gotten cold. (Heaters would be a good idea). The manager on both occasions I've eaten there displayed the type of attention and professionalism expected , if the servers would display that same professional attitude and service it will be a 5 star experience all around. A half day staff training session would be worth the expense.We'll definitely be back because the overall experience was a very good one!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Horrible service. Waited 2 hours for food without our server coming by to check in, apologize, or give us more water. I had to ask for more water twice & once our food arrived I had to ask for napkins & cutlery.
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CurrieG
Toronto
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food and Service… The Ambience was very nice and relaxing
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Super adorable restaurant. Food was good but not great.
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DianaP
Toronto
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
As a local this is one of our favourite places. Disappointed that the olives, shank and arancini are no longer on the menu!
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LeaLea
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fantastic waiter!!! Food is expensive. Very noisy the night we were there-bar level noise rather than what is conducive to dining.
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LeslieG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Great food and ambiance, but service is not good. Our server was young and seemed nervous, didn't greet us, basically asked what we would like to order...no explanation of menu, no asking of drinks. We asked about the most expensive dish, a tagliatelle with lobster. How is it? Her reply was that it was pasta with lobster. Seriously? We asked her to take our drink order and then she was gone for a long time. We had to call her over to ask her to take our food order. The host did his best coming over and asked about our meal. He was older, clearly more experienced. Maybe she was nervous..She did seem to become more friendly as the evening progressed.
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KevinM
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Need more lights on the patio so you can see your food.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
Unfortunately this place disappoints. When we arrived we asked the host for blankets as we were reserved for an outdoor table. They completely forgot. Then we waited ages and finally our appetizers arrived. We had no cutlery, no plates and our drinks had still not arrived. Finally our cutlery and plates arrived and we ate. The spicy shrimp cocktail was absolutely delicious. The peach and tomato salad was fine. Our drinks were delicious (The Colada especially). Then I asked again for a blanket and the manager finally brought one over. My main meal was frankly inedible. We both got the steak frites. I sent mine back uneaten due to the poor cut of meat - essentially all grizzle and fat. The manager offered to replace the steak but I didn’t want to wait for a new steak while my partner was eating. We then received the bill without an adjustment. We called the manager over again and he did remove the charge for the inedible steak. Overall really disappointing experience.
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RickD
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden Jen in NOTL …. A must try …. Great food, ambience and service … check it out !
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Jr88
Key West
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful romantic restaurant for my anniversary. Great food and service and a darn good martini!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. Our server Alexa was wonderful and the mixologist created the most amazing cocktails. Highly recommend!
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KimO
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A good variety of food on the menu. Everyone was happy with their meal and the service was outstanding.
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Jimk
Western NC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Classic hotel restaurant just off an open lobby. Decor was mid century modern and comfortable. Music was weird for a restaurant, sort of a mix of elevator and rave. My thirty something some described it as the warm up act at a rave while waiting for the main attraction to show up - enough to keep you moving to the beat but not enough to actually move you. Service was pleasant albeit a little too forced. Snacks and first courses were the star of the show, the pork belly bao and the mussels were excellent. Fried chicken sandwich was elevated fowl. Delicious, crispy and wonderful. Unfortunately, the tuna bowl was a collection of excellent quality ingredients put in a bowl, no texture or taste or pop of note. Price is what you would expect to pay at a boutique hotel restaurant. I won't rush back but I wouldn't hesitate to eat there as a hotel guest.
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HelenT
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Burgers were outstanding. Took a little longer than we expected to get them, but the wait was worth it.
1 person found this helpful
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JanM
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful addition to Niagara on the Lake Restaurants! Great ambience and food.
1 person found this helpful
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VickyT
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
Food was good but incredibly overpriced for what you get. The vibe was fun and the music was good but they seemed really understaffed… we waited for almost 35 minutes until someone was able to check us out and even then she couldn’t remember what we ordered for the check. Wouldn’t recommend until they get it together a bit better.
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JohnK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
It is a very comfortable spot with a nice patio area and an open-air feeling inside the dining area. Attentive and friendly service staff and added a nice touch of sparkling wine for my wife's birthday. First time since it opened and will definitely return
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Rucho
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
I would love to be able to say that our experience was good because this place looks great, but I would be lying. I booked a table for my wife's birthday over the weekend and with some friends, the experience was a complete DISASTER!! We got there and we first order 4 drinks, it took them more than 20 minutes to get them to our table. From here everything went downhill... :-( Our appetizers (just 2 appetizers) got to us after another 35 minutes wait. Worst part; they left us with our food at the table with no cutlery and no napkins! From our table you could see all the pandemonium around us, and people behind us getting really upset because of the lack of service and waiting times on food and drinks. People were actually walking out of that place after they ordered food that never got to them!! They actually came to our table TWICE with drinks that were not ours. They also came with food that we didn't order- oh my!! They took so long to deliver our mains entries that the waitress came back and offer us more fries for free- really!? LOL . You could see the Manager in turn was completely overwhelmed and the 3 waiters were dancing all over the place like headless chickens, not really knowing what to do. All this spectacle in a restaurant that is brand new and under the flag of the 124 Hotel at QUEEN is very sad cause the ambiance and the food were actually not that bad. I really hope management (Owners-where are you?) will READ THIS and step in to do something real about this situation. I am telling you , this could easily be the hottest spot in downtown Niagara on the Lake!! The ambience is nice, the food is not bad ( I would add more elaborated options for entries and a sommelier (You are at Niagara on the lake...right?) Simple...it only takes an accountable person to fix your SERVICE situation.....believe me, IT IS WORTH IT!!!! I hope you listen, how many poor reviews can you tolerate!!!?????? This is BRUTAL!!
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Scott
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nice room and great drinks, but not enough staff resulting in long delays for drink orders. What surprised there was only one Niagara wine by the glass. Server was friendly. Steak had a funny taste, but I ate it. Another diner sent one back. I asked about it, but didn't get an explanation. No ill effects, but would have liked a better response. Could be great if they address these types of things.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, great atmosphere. Will defiantly be returning
1 person found this helpful
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BonnieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent - we had three meals here and all were amazing!
1 person found this helpful
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Jewel
Toronto
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance of this new restaurant was great much to my surprise. The bartender was great and accommodating. The food was good but not superb - Room for improvement but tasty nonetheless. The menu could have more food options and at least one pasta choice. Great spot for happy hour or late night drinks. Food is a little pricey on some dishes but you can be selective. I would recommend.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
Very nicely decorated place but difficult to find entrance. When we arrived with a reservation the bartender who wasn’t busy ignored us. Another server did eventually greet us but seemed bothered we were there. After being sat at our table we were left unattended for 20 min. Service was ok, food was average. We sat outside on the patio but hotel guests were using it as a entrance to the hotel so it was very disorganized.
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PatriciaF
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
This restaurant is well below the quality of the hotel of which it is apart and that hotel’s sister restaurant Treadwell. Disappointing.
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lionheart
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The restaurant has indoor and patio seating. We sat in the patio which kind of spilled over into an adjoining patio and passage way so there was a lot of coming and going around us - quite nice though. The menu was interesting - it seemed to be more of a cocktail venue with food available rather than restaurant. The menu was not laid out in a 3 course style more like a tapas bar. We had a selection of dishes and a sparkling wine. The dishes we chose were really delicious: spicy shrimp/ pork belly and beef rib. The service was OK rather than brilliant. We would go again.
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Anja
Stuttgart
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice staff !
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
Very disappointing. Food was terrible. Service marginal but we have to give a pass as she started last week and tried hard. Otherwise overpriced terrible food. We won’t be back.
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DianaP
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our new favourite places in NOTL! Service, food and ambiance is excellent!
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Jake
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely space, especially the courtyard with a fountain. Good service. Tasty food with generous portion sizes.
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Phil
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience4
Restaurant and wait staff were great! It’s a new restaurant, and staff seemed willing to accommodate. Drinks were subpar. Shrimp appetizer was amazing. The mains all lacked flavour. Salmon could have used seasoning, short rib could use a side of greens, and steak was bland. The cut of steak was not great, and should’ve been seasoned with salt before cooking. Put some high heat on the meat to get a nice char. Staff was very nice though! Maybe I’ll try the burger next time…
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
The kitchen closes at 10 pm and did not know this. The server tried his best but would be good to know that when we made the reso.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and even better food! We had the 3 course lunch meal which comes with a drink. The flavours were amazing, especially the jumbo shrimp appetizer w/ sourdough bread 🤯. Our mains were the Chicken Sandwich and Queen Burger which hit the spot. Food portions were plenty, in fact we had leftovers to take back. Definitely coming back!
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Darr
Puerto Vallarta
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very convenient location if you are staying at 124 on Queen.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

NOTL Bar & Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

124 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
NOTL is located on Queen Street, between Gate Street and Victoria Street
Neighbourhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.notlrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(905) 468-4552
Private party facilities
Our bar and lounge area is the perfect space for social events. For more information, please contact us at specialevents@124queen.com.

NOTL Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Menu

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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