Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Halton

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Updated 05 December 2024

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

Oliver's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (471)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

Oakville

About the restaurant

Oliver's Steakhouse offers fine dining for locals and visitors in Ontario. This four-star, family-run, modern steakhouse restaurant has won New York's Wine Spectator's Award for Excellence each year for over a decade. The decor is contemporary and stylish, and the food is prepared with a keen eye for detail and taste.

Featuring the best of premier steaks including A5 Kobe, American Wagyu, in house dry aged USDA Prime and PEI naturally raised grass fed beef along with an assortment of home-made pastas and fresh fish.

Top review

VanessaVIP

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Every bite was delicious! Excellent service and small details that make it outstanding!

Cherry House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (538)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Burlington

About the restaurant

Cherry House reflects comfort and elegance in a contemporary setting while merging the finest quality ingredients and a standard of cooking second to none. Our menu offers the best of North American cuisine with French culinary influence ensuring a true epicurean delight. Beginning with locally sourced, ‘in-house’ freshly prepared dishes, from our mouth-watering bread to our decadent desserts, to an esteemed 200+ list of the world’s finest wines, Cherry House prides itself on delivering an unforgettable dining experience.

Michael Cherry, Founder and Owner and Executive Chef Anthony Trenton share in a philosophy that “Moments matter… Creating a memorable experience and earning your patronage is what inspires us to do what we do - with excellence – always”.

Top review

Cathy

Dined 4 days ago

Such a lovely fine dining atmosphere. We came to celebrate an special occasion with fantastic food and wine. We fully enjoyed the elegant atmosphere and delicious food. We had great service as well. Wonderful higher quality meal with perfectly prepared. We will get back.

The Carriage House Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (703)

CAN$51 and over

European

Burlington

About the restaurant

The Carriage House Restaurant in Burlington has been a favourite with locals and visitors for the past 15 years.

Whether a business dinner, a group function in one of our private rooms, a special occasion or a night out with your favourite person the ambiance, food and service are sure to impress.

The menu focuses on fresh seafood and steak. Start with grilled octopus, tuna sashimi, avocado and crab salad, lberico ham, seared diver scallopsand follow with one of our USDA Prime cuts of steak, rack of lamb, duck, pasta or choose from our freshly available seafood of the day. Our comprehensive wine list and friendly staff complete your experience at the Carriage House Restaurant.

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Pelin

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience with delicious food and attentive service, and kind gesture with complimentary dessert for our anniversary. Thank you Carriage House for making our evening a memorable one!

Cucci Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (3344)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Oakville

About the restaurant

Cucci can be described as warm and discreet, a dining room for those that haven't forgotten the pleasures of dining with friends.

Top review

davidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Maybe change the menu a little more often They have a wide and great selection of alcohol

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4.7

4.7 (576)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Burlington

About the restaurant

Di Mario’s is a landmark Italian restaurant nestled in the core of Burlington for over 25 years that serves up classic and unique dishes renowned for years for their traditional and flavourful authenticity.

The menu provides classic favourites and daily features by our chef from the heart of Italy that can be paired with one of the distinguished wines now available from an extensive, curated wine list.

You will be charmed by the warm and modern décor and attentive service in this contemporary version of your favourite Italian restaurant.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Excellence service, and excellent food! Will definitely be back.

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Ce Soir Brasserie + Bar

4.7

4.7 (465)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French American

Oakville

About the restaurant

Simple elegance permeates our restaurant, from our modern take on classic French cuisine to each of our beautiful dining and event rooms.

Top review

Alison

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and atmosphere. The French Onion Soup is amazing.

Laylak Lebanese Cuisine - Oakville

4.4

4.4 (187)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Lebanese

Oakville

About the restaurant

Located in Oakville's famous South Oakville Center, Laylak Lebanese Cuisine brings a high-end modern twist to traditional Lebanese cuisine. With an emphasis on quality ingredients and expert culinary techniques, Laylak offers a unique dining experience.

Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with Mediterranean vibes decor and comfortable seating that create a sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance. Laylak's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the dining experience, from the carefully curated menu to the expertly crafted cocktails and extensive wine list.

For groups of 11+ please email oakville@laylak.ca

Top review

Fernando

Dined 2 days ago

Went for the first time to celebrate our anniversary, we found great ambiance, food and drinks. Would come come for another special occasion.

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Experience

Brunch Special

Downtown Bistro & Grill

4.8

4.8 (802)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Burlington

About the restaurant

Relax in a casual elegance and linger over great food and fine wines; all in the centre of downtown Burlington. Private parties, small weddings are also available to make your next affair one to remember.

Chef Mike’s Downtown Bistro & Grill offers a fine selection of dishes, such as delicious pastas, fresh seafood. Enjoy our sunny patio from spring to fall and watch a beautiful sunset. Downtown Bistro & Grill is your destination for casual fine dining in downtown Burlington.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Chef Keith has always been outstanding, great meal last night.

Beacon

4.7

4.7 (442)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Oakville

About the restaurant

A neighbourhood American Tavern where creativity, authenticity, & hospitality converge.
Market fresh dishes from land, harvest and sea that are complemented by an elevated signature cocktail experience, robust wine, & craft beer list.

Experience our weekly features!

Featured Wine Wednesday - 50% off our featured wines!

Happy hour: Monday - Friday : 3-6pm
House Red, White & Rose - $10
All Cocktails - $15
All folly beer - $7
Arancini - $15
Mushrooms - $15
Burrata - $15

Sunday Champagne & Oysters - $2 oysters and $2 off Veuve Clicquot

Our Dress Code:
We politely request smart, sophisticated, and elegant attire. Athletic wear, beachwear, hoodies, and hats are not permitted. This is not applicable to the patio.

Your understanding is much appreciated.

Top review

AllenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great spot to celebrate a friend's birthday or a date night (though likely a little noisy for date night)

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Popular dish

Calabrese Mussels

Spencer's at the Waterfront

4.6

4.6 (5534)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Burlington

About the restaurant

Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer's at the Waterfront hosts a stunning patio and a glass walled dining room with breathtaking views. Great for a group or a romantic setting. Sip wine while enjoying a fresh and innovative menu highlighting local and seasonal produce, seafood towers and dry-aged craft cut steaks.

Top review

Breanne

Dined 6 days ago

Emma was great. After years of wanting to try, was finally able to take my aunt for her birthday dinner, as it 1 of her fav places. Did not disappoint & will deff be back

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Popular dish

Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

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