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Niagara Falls likes to boast about its newly invigorated dining scene, but it's a challenge to find good food that doesn't cost a small fortune. One interesting option is the Pinnacle, 6732 Oakes Dr. (tel. 905/356-1501), which offers a Continental menu and a remarkable view from the top of the Minolta Tower. Carpaccio, 6840 Lundy's Lane (tel. 905/371-2063), is surrounded by fast-food outlets, but its fine Italian cooking makes it a gastronomic oasis. The Keg, 5950 Victoria Ave. (tel. 905/353-4022) is a reliable steakhouse chain. Over at Casino Niagara, the Twenty-One Club, 5705 Falls Ave. (tel. 905/374-3598), is pricey but good. The Rainforest Café, 5875 Falls Ave. (tel. 905/374-2233), is a family favorite with its animatronic gorillas and serpents and its tried-and-true menu of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches.

Niagara Parkway Commission Restaurants -- The Niagara Parkway Commission has commandeered the most spectacular scenic spots, where it operates reasonably priced dining outlets. They serve traditional, family-style food at lunch and dinner, and do not accept reservations. Table Rock Restaurant (tel. 905/354-3631) and Victoria Park Restaurant (tel. 905/356-2217), on the parkway right by the falls, are both pleasant, if crowded. Diner on the Green (tel. 905/356-7221) is also on the parkway, at the Whirlpool Golf Course near Queenston. It's very plain.

The star of the Niagara Parkway Commission's eateries is Queenston Heights, 14275 Niagara Pkwy. (tel. 905/262-4274). Set in the park among firs, cypresses, silver birches, and maples, the open-air balcony affords a magnificent view of the lower Niagara River and the rich fruit-growing land through which it flows. Or you can sit under the cathedral ceiling in a room where the flue of the stone fireplace reaches to the roof. Dinner options might include fillet of Atlantic salmon with Riesling-chive hollandaise, prime rib, or grilled pork with apples and cider-Dijon mustard sauce. Afternoon tea is served from 3 to 5pm in the summer. If nothing else, go for a drink on the deck and enjoy the terrific view.


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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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