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Forgoodvalue andaneven better view,head tothe
M
Grand Buffet
(Fallsview Casino
Resort, 6380 Fallsview Blvd., 888/325-5788,
www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com
, 8am-11pm
daily, $22) located inside the Fallsview Casino Resort. It has everything you'd expect at a
casino buffet—a wide variety of main dishes and over-the-top desserts—and a great view
of the falls. There's a discount of $2 if you sign up for a player's card. You cannot enter the
restaurant unless you are 19 or over, per casino regulations.
The Syndicate
(6863 Lundy's Lane, 289/477-1022,
www.syndicatebrewery.ca
,
11:30am-11pm daily, $22) locally sources its ingredients, including meat, so the menu
changes based on their availability. The meal price includes a soup or salad, an entrée, and
dessert, an exceptional value. Pair your meal with wine or one of the craft beers available
on tap. This eatery affords a real break from the chain restaurants; reservations are strongly
recommended.
Regarded by many as Niagara's top fine-dining establishment,
M
AG
(5195 Magdalen
Ave., 289/292-0005,
www.agcuisine.com
, 5:30pm-9:30pm Tues.-Sun., $41) earns its repu-
tationbyusinglocallysourced,seasonalingredients.Therestaurantaddsatouchofclassto
a town with many chain restaurants catering to price-conscious tourists. Consider ordering
an ice wine martini to complete your meal.
At
M
Elements on the Falls
(6650 Niagara Pkwy., 905/354-3631,
www.niagaraparks.com
,
11:30am-9:30pm daily, $21), the food is as good as the view. Con-
venientlylocatedintheTableRockWelcomeCentre,Elementsprovidescasualfinedining.
Because of its location, this restaurant is an excellent romantic spot for viewing the fire-
works over the falls or the nightly illumination. The menu is eclectic, featuring gourmet
burgers as well as Cajun calamari. Of particular note is the Stevensville pork loin, served
withdouble-smokedbaconandmaplejus.Fordessert,theapplebargeisawonderfulphyllo
pastry bowl filled with apples, raisins, and ice cream. Choose any of the local ice wines
served here to pair with this warm apple dessert.
Niagara Falls is blessed with several good Italian restaurants, and
Casa Mia Ristorante
(3518 Portage Rd., 905/356-5410,
www.casamiaristorante.com
,
11:30am-2:30pm and
5pm-10pmMon.-Fri.,5pm-10pmSat.-Sun.,$35)maybethebest.CasaMiaisagoodvalue,
