Niagara Falls Restaurants With A View: 7 Restaurants Not To Miss

Whether you want a restaurant overlooking Niagara Falls or a meal overlooking the stunning Niagara River, you’ll find the view you’re looking for here. Plus, these restaurants offer some of the best dining in the region. Bon appétit!

Top of the Falls Restaurant

Looking for a side of “wow”? The Top of the Falls Restaurant at Niagara Falls State Park is where they serve it. Overlooking Terrapin Point on Goat Island, the panoramic restaurant overlooks Niagara Falls, boasting jaw-dropping views of the Horseshoe Falls. Your meal will be accompanied by these thrilling views thanks to epic floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air dining decks.

Food-wise (remember, you came here to eat), the restaurant is a proud ally of the Taste NY movement, so you’re guaranteed to get an authentic taste of the Empire State. Especially if you order the restaurant’s signature fish and chips: delicious haddock, beer-battered with Buffalo-brewed ale. And for dessert? Well, you’re in New York — say cheesecake!

Bella Vista Ristorante

Along the upper Niagara River sits the Bella Vista Ristorante, located inside the Niagara Riverside Resort. The hot spot offers both an indoor and outdoor dining experience — weather dependent, of course — and serves classic Italian cuisine. If you’re arriving by boat, they offer free docking for boaters to dock and dine-in, or take-out. And during the warmer months, guests can enjoy live music every Saturday night on the patio.

The Silo

How’s this for quirky? What was once a functioning coal silo is now one of the most fun (and scenic) food experiences in the region. The Silo, also located in Lewiston, offers magnificent bird’s-eye views of the Niagara River with an equally impressive menu.

The deliciously notorious special is The Silo’s Original Haystack: seasoned rib-eye steak loaded with melted Mozzarella and toasted hash browns all served on a fresh baked hoagie roll. If you’re still up for a challenge, the ice-cream caboose next door sells a one-gallon sundae with a winner’s T-shirt up for grabs if you manage to down it. Not for the faint-hearted (or the lactose intolerant).

Wilson Boat House Restaurant

If you’re venturing along the banks of Lake Ontario, the charming Wilson Boat House Restaurant is the perfect place to drop anchor. For more than 100 years, visitors have been soaking up the stunning views — and the sublime seafood dishes.

Staples include creamy Parmesan and basil risotto with day-boat scallops and shrimp, or lobster-stuffed puff pastry with a fragrant seafood bisque. Pair it with a glass of local riesling and a screensaver-worthy sunset and you’ve got yourself an evening to remember!

Red Coach Inn

It pretty much feels like Valentine’s Day every day at Niagara Falls’ charming Red Coach Inn. Not only does the historic inn ooze an old-school romance, it also offers great Niagara views. The inn’s Rapids Room overlooks the Upper Niagara River, just as it’s about to plunge over American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.

The Red Coach is open for dining throughout the day: think strawberry Belgian waffles for breakfast, indulgent vegetable Wellington for lunch and delicious New York strip-loins for dinner. Looking for an even better view? Consider overnighting in one of the inn’s Niagara view rooms upstairs!

Spring Lake Winery Cafe

Enjoy a lakeside view with your lunch! Spring Lake Winery Café offers a gourmet-inspired menu of delicious chef selections, from artisanal soups to decadent cheese platters. And don’t forget the extensive wine tasting menu. From local chardonnays to seasonal sangrias, there’s something for everyone to indulge in.

Cap off your meal with truly one-of-a-kind wine sorbet — an over-21-year-old treat you won’t soon forget.

Griffon Brewery and Gastropub – Lewiston

Located on Water Street in Lewiston, the Griffon Brewery and Gastropub offers breathtaking riverfront views and great grub. Between the large outdoor patio and window-lined dining and lounge seating inside, you are sure to enjoy the surrounding scenery.

The menu has classics with unique twists, like the PB&J Burger and the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich. Take advantage of the brewery setting and enjoy a drink with your meal – they have a long, long list of beer, wine and spirits to choose from!

Picnic Paradise

How do you like the idea of BYOP? Bringing your own picnic to Niagara Falls State Park not only ensures that winning al fresco flavor, but you also score the best seats in the house. All Niagara County parks offer open green spaces, allowing you to take in the views of everything from the American Falls to the Whirlpool rapids — and of course, that delicious meal!

Looking to stock up your picnic basket? Mackinali’s Cafe & Bake Shop, conveniently up the street from Niagara Falls State Park offers a variety of fresh deli sandwiches, all boxed and ready to go! They also serve speciality brews, baked goods and their infamous loaded cheesecake slices, topped with everything from sweet sauces to candy-coated pieces.

You have your meals planned, but have you decided where you’re going to stay yet? Learn about all the places to stay in Niagara Falls and find the perfect location today!