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Shaws Corner at Restaurant Oban Inn - Restaurant Oban Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Restaurant Oban Inn

4.7 (1236)
CAN$51 and over
Continental
160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Since its beginning in 1824, the long tradition of The Oban Inn dining experience has been enjoyed by generation after generation of our returning guests. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Dine in our delightful sunroom overlooking lush English gardens or cozy historic Shaw's Corner and in the chic elegance of our fireside dining room. Ideal for intimate dining or group celebrations. Located only 2-blocks from Queen Street and minutes walk to nearby Shaw Festival Theaters.

Savor delicious "Four Diamond" creations combining Oban classics with modern gastronomy focusing on the Niagara Region's fresh ingredients married with the outstanding harvest of Niagara Wines.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental, French / Canadian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 468-2165
  • Website
    https://oban.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joey Hingston
  • Location
    160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
  • Neighbourhood
    Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Cross Street
    Gate Street & Front Street
  • Parking details
    On-site complimentary self-service parking available exclusively for dining, spa, and hotel guests.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Restaurant Oban Inn's menu was last updated on 2025-01-23.

Main

  • Angus Reserved Ribeye$48.00

    11 oz Flame Grilled Ribeye Steak, Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Fingerling Potato, Peppercorn Jus

    • Braised Lamb Shank$40.00

      Red Wine Braised New Zealand Lamb Shank paired with Creamy Duchess Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Gremoalata, finished with House-made Decadent Demi - Glace

      • Chicken Supreme$43.00

        Pan Seared Chicken Supreme, Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto, Parmigiano Reggiano

        • Seared Salmon$36.00

          Crispy Seared Salmon, Pea Puree, Fingerling Medallions, Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon Crème Fraiche

          • Lobster Spaghetti$46.00

            Fresh Atlantic Lobster Meat, Tarragon & Fennel, Mascarpone Cream Sauce, Chives

            • Scallops & Tiger Shrimp$40.00

              Pan Seared Scallops & Black Tiger Shrimp, Miso Corn Salad, Citrus Glaze

              • Duck Confit$36.00

                A centuries-old French Dish. Double Smoked Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash, Seasonal Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique

                Starters

                • Crab Cakes$22.00

                  Atlantic Shore Crab Meat, Chili Citrus Remoulade, Lemon and Truffle Greens

                  • Housemade Soup$16.00

                    Chef's Daily Creation

                    • Oban Caesar$19.00

                      Romaine Hearts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crispy Pancetta, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing, Anchovy, Crostini

                      • Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms$25.00

                        Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fior D Latte, Spinach, Crispy Shallots. Served with Housemade Marinara Sauce in a Cast Iron Skillet

                        • Beet Salad$19.00

                          Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets, Apple, Shallots, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, Tossed in Raspberry White Balsamic Dressing

                          • Fresh Sliced Baguette $6.00

                            Served with choice of Homemade Cranberry Butter or Salted Butter

                            Last updated: January 15, 2025

                            What 1,236 people are saying

                            Restaurant Oban Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                            4.7
                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.7Food
                            • 4.8Service
                            • 4.5Ambience
                            • 4.5Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • Toronto / Ontario

                              Continental

                            • Niagara

                              Romantic

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            Restaurant Oban Inn offers a "fantastic restaurant" experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with "delicious" food and "excellent" service. Guests praise the "intimate" atmosphere, "beautiful" setting, and "outstanding" staff. While some mention noise and limited menu options, the "lovely garden views" and attentive service create a memorable dining experience.
                            1,236 Reviews

                            1. Calvin VIP

                              Toronto / Ontario32 reviews

                              4.0

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Fantastic waitress from Germany. Gave us more bread for mussels

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                            2. MARIE VIP

                              Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

                              4.0

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              The food and service were excellent --- the noise level was through the roof. It is a very noisy room with a lovely view of the garden! Don't expect to have much civilized conversation.

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                            3. Gabrielle

                              Las Vegas3 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on June 8, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Very positive experience. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. However the portion of trout was extremely small relative to other menu options. A little disappointed that the menu had changed but the website still shows the old menu. Would recommend based on the overall experience.

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                            4. Sue VIP

                              Toronto / Ontario52 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on June 7, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Lovely setting for my birthday dinner, window seated by the gorgeous gardens in the dining room. I was overwhelmed with gratitude that my favourite dish of lobster pasta was prepared special, even though it was no longer listed on the new chef's menu. Thank you all for a great birthday dinner.

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                            5. Linda

                              Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on June 6, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              A wonderful experience. Crab cakes appetizer and chicken supreme for main dish. Our server helped select perfect wine from BIG HEAD winery. He was so informative and ensured a perfect evening. A window seat overlooked manicured gardens and fountain. Excellent experience.

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                            6. Kevin

                              Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

                              3.0

                              Dined on May 28, 2025

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              We ate dinner at the Oban in on May 28th with another couple. The dining area is cozy albeit a little warm temperature wise.The dinner commenced with our server informing us there was a new chef and he was in the processor revamping the menu. There were some changes that were not reflected on menu, mainly sideshow entrees. No big deal. After ordering our predinner drinks, we informed of some alcohol not in stock. Ok I get it. We ordered our starters and main courses. The crab cakes and caesar salad were good. The mains were the special: lamb chops - very good, lobster linguini- very good, salmon - was ok, rib eye steak - only about a 1/4 inch thick and chewy. The steak was ordered med rare. Approx 1/2 of the steak was rare. Definitely underwhelming experience. The server did remove the steak from the bill as only about 1/3 was eaten. Don't think we'll be returning especially with so many other options available in NOTL.

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                            7. Barry VIP

                              Greater Boston21 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on May 17, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Fabulous restaurant with great food and service. Allow sufficient time for complete dining experience. Highly recommend.

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                            8. pamela

                              New York City19 reviews

                              2.0

                              Dined on May 15, 2025

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 2
                              3. Service 2
                              4. Ambience 1
                              Food was mediocre. Waitress was chatty with everyone and service was very slow. They seemed short staffed for a busy upcoming weekend. Restaurant had loud frank Sinatra music playing which made it feel like a bar and hard to hear conversation with my husband. Dessert choices were very few. We ordered ice cream which was not as good as our store brands and the crunch they claimed was shortbread crumbs tasted stale. Not a great experience at all.

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                            9. Stephen

                              Toronto / Ontario1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on May 2, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Wait staff where outstanding . A very intimate restaurant for a date night .

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                            10. Ken

                              Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 17, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              As usual, the food and the service was outstanding.

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                            2 people
                            7:00 p.m.
                            Booked 5 times today
                            Google Map for Restaurant Oban Inn

                            160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

                            Dining areas

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              Gate Street & Front Street
                            • Neighbourhood
                              Niagara-on-the-Lake
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
                            • Price
                              CAN$51 and over
                            • Cuisines
                              Continental, French / Canadian, Seafood
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Elegant
                            • Dress code
                              Smart Casual
                            • Parking details
                              On-site complimentary self-service parking available exclusively for dining, spa, and hotel guests.
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Executive Chef
                              Joey Hingston
                            • Additional
                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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