Backhouse

Name: Backhouse
Address: 242 Mary Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada, L0S 1J0
Telephone: (289) 272-1242 ext. 1
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1025 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Please Visit Us Online For More Reservation Times or to book the chefs counter - https://backhouse.xyz/reservations/
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Quietly tucked away in a small strip-mall in uptown Niagara On The Lake is one of Canada's leading restaurants. Backhouse offers continuously evolving tasting menus with a commitment to integrated cool climate cuisine and enlightened hospitality. Once one finds Backhouse the aroma of peach wood burning in the brick oven and glow of the wood-fired grill lets guests know that they are not out for dinner but rather that they are embarking on a culinary journey of somewhereness.

local, international, low intervention wine list | craft beers | artisanal cocktails

18% gratuity may be added to parties of 8 or more.

A guest charge of $99 may be applied for guests that do not show.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Organic, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(289) 272-1242 ext. 1
Website
http://www.backhouse.xyz/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ryan Crawford
Catering
For details email: info(at)backhouse.xyz
Private party facilities
Backhouse, with its open concept kitchen and extensive bar is the perfect venue for all your private dining needs whether it is a corporate function or a family celebration. We can accommodate intimate seated dinners up to much larger drop in cocktail and hors d'oeuvre receptions. For details email: info(at)backhouse.xyz
Private party contact
Ryan Crawford: (289) 272-1242 ext. 2

Location
242 Mary Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Neighbourhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Cross Street
Mississauga Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Duck Liver Mousse Beignet
Duc apricot compote. Wine Pairing: 2014, 2027 sparkling
Prosciutto
24 month house cured | sourdough pretzel. Wine Pairing: 2014, 2027 sparkling
Megg's Egg
Fried egg white mouse | ontario saffron yolk | trout caviar. Wine Pairing: 2014, 2027 sparkling
Wood Oven Sourdough Breads
Artisanal butters. Wine Pairing: lustau east India cream sherry
Alpine Radish Soup
Black garlic | pickled radish | mutsu apple. Wine Pairing: 2016 cave spring cellars adam steps riesling
Northern Pike
Confit turnip | sauce from smoked fish skeletons. Wine Pairing: 2017 fielding estates pinot gris
Ontario Shrimp
Shrimp head bisque | house extruded anelli pasta. Wine Pairing: jumai unpasteurized ontario spring water sake
Linc Farm Pork Tesa
Celery root | roast apple. Wine Pairing: 2016 tawse estate unfiltered gammay noir
Heritage Chicken
Composition from garden carrots. 2016, 2027 cellars lot 345 pinot noir
90 Day Dry Aged Beef
Beetroot | jerusalem artichoke | smoked onion. Wine Pairing: 2013 stratus red
Icewine Float
sorbet | sparkling "raw" duc vineyard gewürztraminer icewine
Panna Cotta
"Oops I Dropped My Cone" | rhubarb | baked potato soft serve | oat bunches. Wine Pairing: 2016 clos lapeyre jurançon
Petits Fours

What 1,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,025 Reviews

2
2diners
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Full tasting menu was the right choice. Did not choose the wine pairings so cannot comment on that. The Clos Jordanne Pinot (2017) complemented everything presented. Each course was interesting and delicious. The style was adventurous and a great example of craftsmanship. Four of us at the table. We all enjoyed every dish. Service was friendly, informative and unrushed.
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DominicD
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were above and beyond our expectations. An amazing experience.
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AMG1
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful as always!
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GordonS
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent wine pairings, inviting ambiance ,and welcoming and attentive service... a perfect Valentines Day celebration with my beloved!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience, great food and ambiance.
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GeorgioK
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the service food and wine 5 stars thanks Jackie for taking care of us. Ryan thanks for an amazing evening.
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KellyD
Toronto
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were greeted warmly upon arrival by the host. When we were seated we were brought a glass of bubbly; nice touch. We opted for the Chef's Tasting menu with wine pairings. We were not disappointed. Each course was very good, and the wines a great match. Even the glass of vermouth! I wish we were able to purchase wines from local wineries during our stay in NOTL. Most of the wines were from a "satellite vineyard" we were told by our waitress. That was a little disappointing. Perhaps a little long; we arrived at 8pm and were out by 11:30pm. We'd recommend and return!
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Heather
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. The food, service and ambiance were amazing. They went above and beyond to accommodate the food restrictions in our party. Would absolutely go there again for dinner.
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NancyO
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Backhouse is not a typical dining experience. Every course is a delicacy. It’s a delicious adventure with an excellent vibe. Service is impeccable.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and amazing food experience.
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242 Mary Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Additional information

Cross Street
Mississauga Street
Neighbourhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Organic, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ryan Crawford
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.backhouse.xyz/
Phone number
(289) 272-1242 ext. 1
Catering
For details email: info(at)backhouse.xyz
Private party facilities
Backhouse, with its open concept kitchen and extensive bar is the perfect venue for all your private dining needs whether it is a corporate function or a family celebration. We can accommodate intimate seated dinners up to much larger drop in cocktail and hors d'oeuvre receptions. For details email: info(at)backhouse.xyz
Private party contact
Ryan Crawford: (289) 272-1242 ext. 2

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Menu

Main

Duck Liver Mousse Beignet

Prosciutto

Megg's Egg

Wood Oven Sourdough Breads

Alpine Radish Soup

Northern Pike

Ontario Shrimp

Linc Farm Pork Tesa

Heritage Chicken

90 Day Dry Aged Beef

Icewine Float

Panna Cotta

Petits Fours

What 1,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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