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sauce wings. On summer weekends, there is live music, a wonderful accompaniment to
watching the sun set and enjoying a choice of 20-plus beers.
The small community of Crystal Beach doesn't have any fine dining establishments,
but it does have The Crystal Chandelier (3878 Erie Rd., Crystal Beach, 905/894-9996,
www.thecrystalchandelier.com , 4pm-9pm Wed.-Thurs., 4pm-11:30pm Fri.,
11:30am-11:30pm Sat.-Sun., $22), with a romantic ambience and good food. The menu is
contemporary, with a few surprises such as the meatloaf Calabrese—a nice Italian twist on
an old favorite. The patio is a wonderful place to dine during the summer as the beachgoers
passbyandthesunsetsoverthewater.Onsummerevenings,theChandelierhostslivemu-
sic. If you want a quiet meal, make reservations by 6pm. The music, featuring local acts, is
lively and begins at 9pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Bridgewater Cafe (91 E. Main St., Welland, 905/788-9339,
www.bridgewatercafe.ca , 11am-3pm Wed.-Fri., 8am-2pm Sat.-Sun., $7) offers a unique
menu for down-home fine dining. Chef Randy Dupuis has 20-plus years of experience at
some of the best restaurants in Niagara, and he has applied it to traditional breakfast and
lunch dishes. They're all served in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere. Try the Cuban
grilled cheese (pulled pork, smoked ham, and Havarti cheese, $9) for a fine spin on a tradi-
tional lunch-time favorite.
If you're looking for pub grub served in an English pub atmosphere, then pop into
Ye Olde Squire Restaurant (800 Niagara St., Welland, 905/714-7821,
www.yeoldesquire.com , 10am-11pm Mon.-Thurs., 10am-midnight Fri., 10am-11pm Sat.,
10am-10pm Sun., $13). If you love a lighthearted atmosphere and prompt service (espe-
cially at lunch), then you'll like the Squire. The head chef has an “aversion to anything
frozen,” so all meals are prepared fresh. The diverse menu includes typical pub favorites
such as fish and chips ($11), steak and Guinness mushroom pie ($13), and Memphis-style
ribs ($17). Reservations are a good idea on Friday and Saturday evenings when the restaur-
ant becomes crowded after 6pm.
GETTING THERE AND AROUND
Most visitors drive as they explore this region. Fort Erie is 18 miles away from Niagara
Falls. Take the Niagara Parkway along the Niagara River for a scenic route. St. Catharines
is about 12 miles away from the falls, a 15-minute drive on the QEW (Queen Elizabeth
Way).
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