Queen Victoria Place Restaurant

Housed in a heritage building in Queen Victoria Park, this Niagara Parks restaurant looks out across the river to the American Falls. It is more casual and better value than the fine dining rooms nearby, which makes it a sensible midday stop when you are already walking the promenade.

Plan it. Lunch is the sweet spot, with the falls in full view and lighter prices than dinner. It sits right on the route between Table Rock and the Rainbow Bridge, so it is easy to fold into a day at the falls without a detour.