Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Southern Ontario

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Italian Canadian Club

4.9

4.9 (45)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Buon Appetito! We are now open for outdoor dining under the big tent! We have brought our outdoor dining experience back! We are currently taking reservation for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5pm, rain or shine.
Enjoy Italian appetizers, pastas, pizzas and more! Reservations can be made through open table or by email icclubreservations@gmail.com or phone 519 821 1110.
We look forward to having you dine with us soon!

Top review

Tina

Dined on 14 Sept 2024

Both the food and service was great. Unfortunately the restaurant/tent is not open year round.

Dolcetto

4.8

4.8 (2857)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

London

About the restaurant

Dolcetto Ristorante celebrates the Italian way of life. Enjoy the little things – every day!
Dolcetto brings the opportunity to experience authentic Italian cuisine together with friends and family in a true Italian atmosphere. Our amazing kitchen staff exercise your desire to eat healthy, appropriately sized dishes and feel great about it. Its what we do, everyday. We also boast a number of different antipasti dishes for you and your fantastic party to try! We encourage sharing!

If you are too busy to dine out, use Dolcetto to go and we’ll have your meal ready for you when you arrive. Once you taste the quality of our food and ingredients we use everyday, it will become evident why so many people rave about Dolcetto!

Please call us if you're having trouble finding a time that works for your reservation! (519) 652-5617

Top review

Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome in every way. Fast professional service. Great wine service. Good food . Clean and prompt.

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Parsons Brewing Company

4.8

4.8 (150)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Brewery

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

Family owned and operated farm brewery located in Idyllic Prince Edward County. Every beer tells a story. Gaining inspiration from the rich County history and culture our family owned and operated farm brewery encompasses two 150 year old - heritage lumber buildings that were disassembled, moved and re-purposed as our bottle shop and tap room. Our expansive beer garden features alfresco dining from our Outdoor Kitchen, enjoy the unstructured playground with your little ones.

Connecting beer to the County’s agricultural heritage, our menu showcases flavours that are a reflection of our diverse cultural background. You’ll find Latin American and Asian flavours peppered throughout along with beer-loving classics. Chef Sean Finnerty works closely with local farmers and producers to source the freshest ingredients available.

It doesn't get better than this. Crafted Authentically. Brewed Sustainably. Shared Passionately.

Walk-ins welcomed.

Top review

Emily

Dined on 14 Sept 2024

Very family friendly (lots of room for kids to run around and outdoor activities to do while waiting) and a picturesque location. The food was delicious and we will definitely come again to try more of the menu.

Puddicombe House

4.7

4.7 (1572)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

New Hamburg

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Puddicombe House, award winning casual fine dining in an elegantly restored 1868 mansion in downtown New Hamburg. Executive Chef Jammie Monk leads the culinary team. The restaurant has been named to the Open Table Top 100 Restaurants to Dine Outdoors in Canada and the top 100 Romantic Restaurant in Canada. It has also been featured in a upcoming Hallmark movie as well as making an appearance on the Netflix show Anne with a "E" The menu consist of handcrafted cocktails, wood fire pizzas, skillfully plated entrees

Top review

Cathy

Dined 4 days ago

Your new outdoor experience room was excellent even on a dreary day. Server was professional and fun. Food was definitely up to expectations.

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Outdoor Private Room Experience

Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar

4.7

4.7 (248)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Kitchener

About the restaurant

Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar offers a true taste of Mexico within a fun casual environment. When you first step onto our patio you become part of the atmosphere, joining a diverse crowd enjoying flavours picked directly from Mexico.

Experience the freshest-tasting guacamole. Sample from 50 varieties of tequila. Order a margarita with a sour mix you’ll taste nowhere else! Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar provides a diverse menu with a distinct attention to detail including corn tortillas made by hand and cooked fresh on the Comal in our kitchen, just as they are made in kitchens throughout Mexico.

Prepare for a treat with the authentic Mexican flavours of Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar. Whether you’re looking for a tasty meal or late-night fun, you’ll find it here.

Top review

Alejandra

Dined 1 day ago

Very nice place and food was great. Drinks were absolutely the best. Nice presentation

La Cucina Ristorante Guelph - Fine Dining Second Floor

4.6

4.6 (61)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

A simple yet elegant Italian eatery which offers the finest Italian cuisine.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely delicious food, and such a great vibe. Definitely recommend and will be back

Stillwaters Plate and Pour

4.5

4.5 (4453)

CAN$30 and under

American

Brantford

About the restaurant

Casual Dining with a breathtaking view of The Grand River in Downtown Paris, Ontario! Proud members of That Dam Restaurant Group.

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Lindsay

Dined 3 days ago

The food was wonderful as always! It was such a great atmosphere to host our business luncheon!

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Popular dish

Grilled Peach & Prosciutto Salad

Popular dish

Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta

Popular dish

Turkey and Brie Burger

Oggi Bistro

4.5

4.5 (316)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Grimsby

About the restaurant

A quaint and traditional Italian bistro in the heart of Niagara Region and just a few mins from the QEW, Oggi Bistro will feel as if you are dining in a small neighbourhood bistro in Calabria, Italia...minus the wise guys, though you may hear the occasional “Hauduin?” asked.

Enjoy fresh herb-infused meals that are inspired by the Calabrese cuisine and the fine wine selection that compliments the hearty delizioso meals. You will fall in amore (love) with the homestyle ambiance of the family-owned business and the coziness of the dining rooms.

With a true family-run kitchen, the chefs prepare exquisite dishes with pure Cuore e anima (heart & soul), that will envelop your tastebuds with every bite.

Leave the world behind for a night and experience a food escape oggi (today).

Open for lunch, dinner, private events, delivery and take-out.

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Tammy

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic. Portions are huge. Everyone had leftovers. Server was fabulous. She was the right amount of attentive for our table. Food was perfectly prepared and delicious.

Rock Garden Bistro @ Royal Botanical Gardens

4.3

4.3 (481)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Situated at the historic David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden, RBG’s newest restaurant features an eclectic menu that boasts fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many picked straight from our gardens! The Bistro’s outdoor patio provides an inspiring bird’s-eye view of the garden’s rejuvenated lower bowl, a perfect spot to relax.
As seasons change, kitchen staff work closely with RBG gardeners to incorporate home-grown ingredients into your garden-to-table culinary experience.

**We currently do not accept reservations for our patio, the patio is on a first come, first served basis.**

Top review

dorothe

Dined 2 days ago

Had it been warmer we’d have enjoyed it even more… just 2-5 degrees! Jimmy was a good server and cuisine was excellent!

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Popular dish

Grilled Cheese

Popular dish

Chef's Daily Frittata

The Lakeside Motel

4.3

4.3 (12)

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

Come in an experience dining on the most beautiful patio in Prince Edward County. Located on the water, here you will enjoy cuisine like fried calamari, lamb chops, truffle fries, seared tuna and much more. And for the hounds, we have a selection of turkey and beef entrees. Whether your party is of 2 or 20, we are the perfect spot for anything from a romantic dinner to a group celebration.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 1 Sept 2024

Beautiful place!! Food was great and the view alone is worth it!

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