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The Secret Garden Restaurant

Restaurant American restaurant

Boasting a patio overlooking the falls, this family-owned eatery serves familiar American food. People often mention good, view, great, falls, friendly, nice, restaurant, meal, Falls, patio,


Address

5827 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K9, Canada

Website

www.secretgardenrestaurant.net

Contact

+1 905-358-4588

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (986 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (25) view (20) great (20) falls (13) friendly (11) nice (11) restaurant (9) meal (9) Falls (9) patio (8)
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  • 5/5 S C. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent location right in front of the beautiful Niagara Fall with parking just steps away. The gift shop is beautiful with wide range selections of quality and unique items from souvenirs, clothing to accessories. Very friendly and helpful staff! Restaurant with only patio dinning was allowed because of we were in Ontario Covid Reopening Stage one. Highly recommended!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robin F. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant might not have anything special, yet everything (food, staff, view) was more than average. We had steak and fried shrimp and both tasted great. Also, the cocktail called Niagara River Juice? was so good as well. The atmosphere is so relaxing so it was pretty good for a couple to have nice and quiet dinner.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richard Tung (. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant has a great view form it's patio of the US falls. The menu I feel is a traditional style that has many standard dishes for any hungry appetite. From soups and salads to pasta and fish n chips. It has a big range of food to choose from. We had a light meal consisting of 2 croissant sandwiches (western omelette and other is black forest ham and cheddar cheese. The croissants are very buttery and both the omelette and black forest ham and cheddar cheese were excellent choices for our meal. We also choose a garden salad and fried mixed vegetables. The weather was perfect and just made everything more special. Great place for a family meal, business meal or dinner or a quick snack or drink. Staff are very friendly and always around when you need them.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 X “hungrytommy” X. 8 months ago on Google
    The service was friendly and the view of the American Falls was nice, but the food was not good. Ordered the special a dry chicken breast slathered in Italian dressing with tomato soup they called gumbo. I guess it did have okra in it. There’s not much good food in Niagara Falls, but there has to be better food than this.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian R. 1 year ago on Google
    A real Gem! Nothing fancy, which makes them a must to seek out. Good food, beautiful views, excellent Niagara gift shop attached...and did I mention the delightful service, that makes this a stand out place to eat, relax and enjoy the best of the area.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A M. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent little place. The place does look a little retro, but kinda liked it. They do have a nice patio, the weather wasn't great when we visited, but definitely will be back and would love to grab a drink and enjoy the view. Service was a little slow, food was alright nothing too crazy but we had a basic breakfast can't really screw that up. Maybe some more veggie options for breakfast would be great.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teacher David de la P. 2 years ago on Google
    A great hidden treasure with great food and nice environment. It makes you feel relaxed and eager to recharge your energy to keep it up. It is very close to the Rainbow Bridge and the service is great. It was really fast and we liked it a lot. We saw it while riding the bus and we went back to chek it out and it was a great decision. Nice place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Elizabeth T. 7 months ago on Google
    The service was great. Our waitress was Alexa and she was very kind, friendly, and helpful! The outside of the restaurant has beautiful gardens and it was super fun to explore. The inside seemed kind of outdated but the outdoor tables had a slight view of the falls. I'd give the food a 3/10. Everything tasted like it was frozen/reheated. It was edible and not worth complaining about but mostly because I didn't feel convinced that they'd be able to provide anything fresh. The "Heinz" ketchup tasted like they put something else in a Heinz bottle. The cheese in the stuffed shells was super dry (like it had been frozen). It could be worth going here if you want something basic like a smoothie or something that doesn't require the food to be "made fresh."
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a hidden gem in Niagara Falls area. I could not remember how many times I have passed by this restaurant. Finally I came here with my friends and family (and my Babie dog) The servers are amazing!! They love dogs and treated my dog so well, they even gave him snack and water bowl to drink. Food is no doubt, very delicious, with reaonaly low price if compared to others in the surrounding. We were all sitting at the patio and looking at the falls during breakfast. Wonderful place, will come back for sure.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie H. 6 months ago on Google
    Everything was great. Dog friendly patio even dog options on the menu. They brought out even a water bowl for my dog. Super happy to have a place I could see the falls and sit outside with my dog. Surrounded by the garden. Just an overall great meal, filling and great taste.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacqui S. 6 months ago on Google
    This was a delightful surprise for us in an area where the restaurants are seriously overpriced. The décor is a serious throwback to the Nineties in color and tchotchkes, but in a cute sort of way. We went there for lunch twice because it was relatively reasonably priced, the food was tasty, and portions were generous. The big salad lived up to its name and satisfied my husband. The BLT sandwich was generous with the bacon, and the croissant was rich and buttery. The chili was hearty and tasty. The price is still elevated from what I would normally expect to pay for a similar meal, but it was downright reasonable for the Niagara area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgina C. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place checked all the boxes for me. Beautiful view, super friendly and attentive staff, and good hearty home style food. We ordered the pancakes with bacon, and ham &eggs breakfast with coffee. No complaints. And you can browse the gift shop while you wait for food (but service was really speedy). Best view while you eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Heston Van E. 10 months ago on Google
    The other reviews gave this place a much better score than I think it deserves. The food is *incredibly* bland. I get that tourist places are more expensive, but it was a fair amount of money for a meal that I didn't enjoy at all. I had salmon, fish & chips and the pork wantons. None of it was disgusting, but I didn't enjoy any of it. I got nutrition, but that's it. Maybe they had better food prior to food price increases and pandemic related issues? Maybe that the source of the older positive reviews. But as things stand now I cannot recommend them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myeongji W. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was good and the staff was friendly. You can see the falls but not too close. Nice outside tables. It was a lovely lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert K. 9 months ago on Google
    Great service and great food! Good selection of items on the menu, so there's something for everyone. The gift shop is also very nice. The patio has a good view of the falls. A nice place to have a relaxing meal after a day of sightseeing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisey Di P. 10 months ago on Google
    Jessica, our server was amazing. She helped make our morning wonderful. Food was excellent. Must try the grille cakes aka pan cakes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl T. 11 months ago on Google
    I've been coming here since the early 90's great stop for Breakfast and you can't beat the view ! Can't comment on lunch or dinner, we just do the breakfast stop every time. Had the 2 Eggs Sunnyside up canadian bacon 🥓, potatoes 🥔, wheat bread 🍞 tea for around $18.00 canadian currency.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omer H. 9 months ago on Google
    I was hesitant to sit at this restaurant at first because I thought it would be too touristic but I saw a lot of people were eating there and decided to give it a try. The food was very good and so was the service. There's some view to the falls and the atmosphere is nice. The Tilapia and Salmon were very good. Recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leland V. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place. Food is great, and the atmosphere is very "Golden Girls", which is so charming!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Noor 1 year ago on Google
    Very basic food. The table was cluttered with glasses and not cleaned fast enough. Did not taste bad but wasn't the best either in flavour. Great views. Kind servers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric H. 1 year ago on Google
    We’re staying at the Sheraton, so I went upstairs to check out their Falls View breakfast buffet. Afterwards, I started wondering if there might be a restaurant nearby where I can get a breakfast for under $32 per person, preferably with a Falls view. The Secret Garden is just such a place. For about half of the hotel buffet, we got a decent breakfast with a great view of the falls. The staff are friendly and while the menu is pretty much standard fare, it was good. Even the coffee was decent. We enjoyed the view and my pocketbook enjoyed being a little fuller. The walk through the gardens from the hotel was nice, too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allison B. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVED IT!! super nice staff and a beautiful view!! the food was delicious! my mom had tortilla crusted tilapia and loved it, I had chicken tenders and they came with a decadent plum sauce! little wait time on food and a super cute and AFFORDABLE souvenir shop! over all it was a great experience and I'm glad we went!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ralph P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is our first stop when we walk over to Canada, via the Rainbow bridge. Turn left, down the steps, then turn right. Great views, nice staff, decent food and prices, gift shop. Tucked away from the crowds. Also a good last stop before returning to the US.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little place. Food was reasonable, inexpensive and good. Server, Aimee, was attentive & friendly. Will come back!

  • 5/5 Sergey L. 9 months ago on Google
    Perfect place to calmly enjoy the view of both waterfalls while you’re eating. It looks simple and not fancy but the food is delicious and portions are huge. Also, it’s not crowded and has a beautiful patio. Certainly recommended. Don’t waste your time and money at the Table Rock restaurants.

  • 5/5 Anna W. 9 months ago on Google
    After a ton of walking around on both the American side and Canadian side of the Falls, we were super hungry and I (dramatically) decided I needed to eat before walking back over to America. Service was a little slow, but overall the food was good and seemed decently priced. I had pouting fries, which the gravy was super yummy! though it seemed more like just shredded cheese than cheese curds but was still good 👍 my fiancé had a burger and loved it and the chicken fingers were good too! Conveniently right near the pedestrian Bridge across the border and the outside seating is a nice view of the American Falls.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 9 months ago on Google
    Great pub fare and drinks, good prices and great service. Great view of the falls and fireworks. Just don't tell anyone about this great place, it's a secret !!!

  • 2/5 Alistair V. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place and atmosphere. Fries were good and the poutine has awesome gravy, and the calamari was mediocre but the lunch sandwiches were awful. One was ice cold and one was wet. The croissants were more like croissant shaped bread and ended up being so soggy. Gross.

  • 5/5 Joyce Dumont (Not lost Just a w. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow, a great spot for lunch and to pick up your Canadian gifts!! The food was very good and reasonable price! There is indoor and outdoor seating!

  • 5/5 Nick 9 months ago on Google
    Sweet spot with an awesome view of the falls! I didn’t really check out the inside too much but the patio was perfect for summer, since you can see and hear the falls. They had some solid drinks as well, I’d recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

  • 4/5 Stacey G. 6 months ago on Google
    View was excellent! Watched the falls while eating lunch. Food was good. Service was good. Portion size was average. Drinks were ok.

  • 4/5 Ryan R. 1 year ago on Google
    Patio provides an elevated view of both sides of the Falls and the promenade. Food was good. Standard American restaurant fare. After years of walking PAST the Secret Garden and admiring the view that it has over the Falls we finally stopped to eat. We've got a picky eater and I can assure you that The Secret Garden has good Chicken Fingers and fries! Staff were very friendly and very prompt. Wait for food was minimal. We did lunch at noon on a Monday in Aug 2022 - if that matters to you. The attached Gift house has all the usual tourist trinkets, as well as novelty underwear. Look out for that horned fella in the Men's Washroom... Best leave him in the corner.

  • 4/5 Ruichi 8 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is an American style diner with a variety of choices. The chicken fingers was quite good, and the traditional Canadian grill was decent. The hotdog felt overpriced because it's really just a regular hotdog. The servers were friendly and responsive. Overall, a good experience but nothing amazing.

  • 3/5 Danny F. 11 months ago on Google
    We picked this restaurant cause it boasted views from the Canadian side over to American falls, with outdoor seating it made for a relaxing meal by the sun.. that being said the food was okay, nothing special. The poutine was okay with the gravy being so good but missing that cheese curds component. The chicken sandwich was okay too and overall the food was overpriced.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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