Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Kingston

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Kingston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club

4.7

4.7 (719)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Kingston

About the restaurant

Enjoy exceptional food prepared using local, seasonal ingredients + a curated wine and cocktail list in a vibrant downtown atmosphere.

Located on the corner of Brock and Wellington streets, just steps from the shops and entertainment of Downtown Kingston with a seasonal patio for al fresco dining. A place to plan, to meet and to mingle, HEIST offers its clientele a chance to ‘steal the moment’ of fun and provide an escape from the mundane within its beautifully designed setting.

Top review

Lori

Dined 2 days ago

Had a great dining experience at Heist in Kingston again tonight. The menu, ambiance and service was outstanding. We will be back and highly recommend others to go as well.

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The Restaurant at Merrill House

4.7

4.7 (539)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French

Kingston

About the restaurant

Head Chef Michael Sullivan presents fine, French cuisine and a Wine Spectator-awarded cellar.

Our heated conservatory is open to the public from May through November and we offer a number of private dining options. Please email us directly for parties of 7+ people and for private dining or events.

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Elaine

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Love this place, we go back every year for a fabulous meal

AquaTerra

4.7

4.7 (1302)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Kingston

About the restaurant

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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Janis

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely waterside location. Nice little table overlooking marina. Well run, good service. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

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4.6

4.6 (353)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Kingston

About the restaurant

Towards the water’s edge you’ll find The Restaurant at Waupoos Estates, a gazebo-style building nestled amongst vineyards with a panoramic view of Lake Ontario.

The Restaurant’s philosophy is simple – use sustainable, fresh ingredients grown or raised on our property for a true Farm-to-Table experience. For dinner and brunch/lunch services, the restaurant offers a multi-course prefix menu showcasing a combination of family style and plated courses in a refined yet casual dining experience.

Walk ins are welcomed when available, and for groups of 9 or more, please contact the restaurant directly to make the reservation.

The Restaurant at Waupoos Estates is a proud member of Feast ON, a not-for-profit that connects foodies with restaurants dedicated to Farm-to-Table cuisine, showcasing the best of Ontario produce.

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Joshuavip

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing spot for brunch. Reservations suggested as it's not huge but well worth it. Great property to enjoy with wonderful service and real, local food.

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Kingston

4.6

4.6 (3716)

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

Kingston

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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Grace

Dined 1 day ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The Keg Kingston is consistently a restaurant that provides great service, quality food and an inviting atmosphere. The servers are attentive and the food is great. The service you receive with a meal you know will be made to your liking is something that keeps us always coming back!

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Jack Astor's - Kingston

4.4

4.4 (199)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Kingston

About the restaurant

Welcome to Jack’s Kingston – where even the Chamber of Commerce thinks we’re awesome! Winner of the 2017 Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce: Tourism and Hospitality award.

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

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Amie

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Main floor is offen really loud and lively, but we were seated up stairs upon request and all was great, especially when dining with kids, easier to have dinner conversations! :)

Lone Star Texas Grill - Kingston

4.5

4.5 (301)

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

Kingston

About the restaurant

Lone Star Texas Grill is Ontario’s original Texas-inspired restaurant, serving award-winning fajitas for over 30 years! Enjoy sizzling wood fire grilled fajitas, steaks, tex-mex, fried chicken and Texas sized Margaritas. We serve our legendary fajitas with only the freshest ingredients, including our house-made signature sauces, and freshly baked tortillas to complete our authentic recipes. Experience the big & bold tastes of Texas, right here at home.

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Patricia

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Very attentive staff members. Food was delivered on time and hot. A very nice dinner experience altogether.

One Eyed Jack - Kingston

4.1

4.1 (45)

CAN$30 and under

Grill

Kingston

About the restaurant

Our menu is prepared with locally sourced ingredients ensuring we deliver the highest quality product. If you are in the mood to enjoy casual-fine dining and exceptional food in a stylish art deco setting.

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Julie

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

The service was good, the staff were friendly. Three of us ordered Benedict, the eggs were cold, the sauce luke warm the brie didn't melt. There were 6 adults 3 children and the children's plate of pancakes came our several minutes after the other meals. Seemed like under staff and not prepared for groups. We had a reservations.

AquaTerra Patio

4.1

4.1 (241)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Kingston

About the restaurant

Get cozy this fall at The Patio at AquaTerra, where the beauty of the waterfront meets the magic of the season. Feel the warmth of the fire table as you nestle into our Adirondack chairs, perfect for enjoying the crisp breeze and breathtaking lake views.

Our fall menu is designed to embrace the best of the season, offering hearty, comforting dishes and warm drinks to sip while you relax. Whether you're here for the food, the atmosphere, or simply a quiet moment by the water, Whether you’re here to unwind with friends or enjoy a quiet moment by the water, this is your spot to embrace everything we love about the fall.

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Yvonne

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

It was really cute and fun sitting at the fire table making smores. The pear martini was delicious! Great service!!

Milestones Grill + Bar - Kingston

3.6

3.6 (652)

CAN$30 and under

Global, International

Kingston

About the restaurant

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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LEFENTSE

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

It is a beautiful restaurant with a vibrant ambiance. It is the perfect place for a business meal or a couples' date night.

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