Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Southern Ontario

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Southern Ontario? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Standing Room Only

5.0

5 (172)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Guelph

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar - Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph's unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time - when speakeasies were all the rage! Perfect for after work drinks - or before or after dinner drink - or even a night cap! The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us on Instagram to make arrangements.

Top review

Donna

Dined 3 days ago

Standing Room Only has been a great experience for the two times I’ve been. It’s a unique spot, which is very welcoming and has great drinks. I had a delicious mock tail tonight!

Wilks Bar at Langdon Hall

4.8

4.8 (59)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Wilks’ Bar is a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, a night-cap or various bites & shares. With live music every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening and the best burger in town, you won't want to leave.

The Wilks' cocktail menu is expertly crafted by our team to bring you unique creations, both alcoholic and spirit-free.

Top review

CathyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It was excellent. The atmosphere, service and food were fantastic.

Papi’s

4.8

4.8 (192)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

London

About the restaurant

Not your typical steakhouse in London - A Rare Find

Top review

Tom

Dined 1 day ago

As always PAPI’S is the best experience. Best food. Best service. Best atmosphere. We love it always.

Eddington's of Exeter

4.9

4.9 (951)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Exeter

About the restaurant

WE LOVE LOCAL. YOUR FARM TO TABLE HEADQUARTERS.

Now well into our third decade in business, Eddington’s attributes the restaurant’s success to creating flavorful and creative meals consistently using the best of Huron County’s bounty.
Owner James Eddington states “we are so blessed to be living in such an agriculturally rich area of the world”.
Although the local food movement is really starting to take off, it has always been the driving force in Eddington’s kitchen. A menu that changes frequently, as each season inspires the delicacies our region has to offer.
Eddington’s occupies the original Carling homestead (built in the 1870’s). After two major renovations, an addition of the a new dining room and a serene outdoor backyard summer patio, the restaurant has a clean and modern look while maintaining its traditional and warm feel.

Top review

Joanne

Dined 3 days ago

Lunch was delicious, service was over the top. Great atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Crispy Duck Wings

Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Langdon Hall Dining Room

4.9

4.9 (544)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

The cuisine at Langdon Hall starts with looking out our kitchen windows. It is inspired by the seasons, wild produce growing in abundance on the property and the bounty of our kitchen gardens. Relationships have been built with our community farmers, foragers and artisans who hold similar beliefs of providing wholesome natural products that have been prepared with care and respect.

We create dishes with purpose, embraced with a story behind each relationship and provide a taste of the terroir of Langdon Hall. All the ingredients combined, create an experience like no other, so grand, so captivating that it is impossible to forget. As the seasons change, the menu changes to reflect the reaps of the harvest.

Top review

Eric

Dined 6 days ago

Delightful experience. The food was exquisite, as expected; a superb grasp of flavours and textures, highlighted by some unique ingredient inclusions. Cocktails were equally excellent — ultimately simple creations, but with wildly creative ingredients and top-tier execution. A wonderful meal from start to finish.

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Experience

The Grand Tasting Experience

Elora Mill

4.8

4.8 (2856)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Delight in a menu that changes in tandem with the seasons to offer dishes ever inspired by freshness and locality. Drawing inspiration from the indigenous bounty of local fare, the essence of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa's food philosophy is heightened by an uncompromising aesthetic and exceptional service. Our Kitchen Counter experience is deserving of anticipation, one that breaks down barriers and puts the creative process on full display. Dining at the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa is anything but ordinary.

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Jonathan

Dined 1 day ago

The location is superb overlooking the river. The food was amazing and the staff made the whole evening an absolute delight. I will be booking again in the future. Highly recommended.

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Chef's 4-Course Tasting Menu

Big Pete's Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (196)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Brantford

About the restaurant

A contemporary steakhouse, Big Pete’s features a sleek design, masterful cocktails, and an elevated, yet comfortable dining experience.

Honouring Peter John “Big Pete” Montour, Big Pete’s merges old school sensibilities with authenticity and sophistication.

Top review

Denis

Dined 5 days ago

Nice atmosphere with plenty of room between tables. Tastefully decorated as well. The food was very good, steak and prime rib that our party had was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent. A great choice for a group or initiate dinner.

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Popular dish

Ribeye

Wander the Resort

4.8

4.8 (268)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

GATHER at WANDER
Inspired by the nostalgia of fireside gatherings that foster shared experiences, Gather celebrates good food, community and connection in a lakeside setting that blurs the boundaries between inside and out. Our balanced menu created by Executive Chef Justin Daniel Tse takes its cues from the seasons, marrying global influences with intentional, locally-sourced ingredients that highlight the flavours of the County.

Wander In, Wander Often.

Top review

Wendy

Dined 1 day ago

Great service and delicious food in a serene ambiance.

Cambridge Mill

4.8

4.8 (5483)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Beautifully restored and expertly maintained, the Cambridge Mill reflects the charm of classic and contemporary brought together. The Cambridge Mill is honoured to belong to the community of West Galt. Perfectly situated on the Grand River, our views are unparalleled, and our food seasonally inspired.

Whether joining us on our covered terrace or our more intimate dining room, our venue provides a space for every diner - all while enjoying the standards of service our guests have come to expect.

Top review

Christina

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious dinner, excellent service and wonderful view.

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4.9

4.9 (1486)

CAN$51 and over

International

Waterloo

About the restaurant

Formerly know as King Street Trio, TRIO Restaurant is a part of our evolution.

Visit our rejuvenated dining room & experience the best Waterloo Region has to offer. Chef Kyle and his team have been dreaming of ways to excite your palate! From Wagyu beef to the freshest fish & local produce, to our multi-course Tasting Menu, we are thrilled to have you back. Benoit, our restaurant manager, continues to build a wonderful selection of wines from around the world, with particular love for France. Wine pairing is offered with our Tasting Menu or just chose from our consignment focused wine list. Most of our wines are unique to our venue.

Theme nights are offered every two weeks on Wednesday's. These fun & flavour filled nights create an experience that will take you away from France to Mexico to Italy. Our theme nights are available for you every other week on Wednesday's.

We look forward to your visit!

Staff & Man

Top review

Devi

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Benoit was amazing as always. Food just melted in my mouth. Sooo delicious! I had the duck and both my friends had the pork.

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Southwestern France Night

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