Holiday Candy with Chef Parsons
From our Oaklands kitchen to yours – Enjoy these holiday recipes from Chef Parsons’ to share with your friends and family this year.
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Riverbend Inn & Vineyard is the proud home of Oaklands Restaurant, a seasonal restaurant featuring ingredient-driven menus befitting the produce of the region alongside incredible wine pairings and creative cocktails.
Oaklands at Riverbend
Dig Into Chef Jason Parsons’ Fresh Take On Niagara Farm Country Cuisine.
In his years overseeing The Winery Restaurant and Terrace Wine Bar at Peller Estates, Chef Jason Parsons has often looked across the vineyard toward Riverbend Inn and wondered, “What if?”
As his Peller Estates kitchen garden expanded from a small plot to a 10-acre farm, Chef Parsons’ dream to reimagine the culinary program at Riverbend Inn also took root.
That dream has become a reality when Chef Parsons and his talented culinary team launch their fresh take on Niagara Farm Country Cuisine at Oaklands Restaurant.
Chef Parsons’ ingredient-driven dishes will shine the spotlight on an ever-changing lineup of freshly picked produce and thoughtfully sourced proteins. These seasonal superstars will be accompanied by a carefully curated cast of award-winning Niagara wines and creative cocktails.
Simple but elegant. Beautifully executed without being overdone.
Reserve your table now for a new seasonal Niagara dining experience at Oaklands.
Oaklands is a seasonal restaurant, we will be closed as of September 30 for Lunch and Dinner until the Spring. Our sister property, The Winery Restaurant at Peller Estates offers Lunch and Dinner daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. year-round.
The restaurant remains open for Breakfast daily for our guests and the public.
Hours of Operation
Breakfast
Daily | 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Lunch
Available May to September
Closed for the Season
Dinner
Available May to September
Closed for the Season.
Executive Chef Jason Parsons
Jason Parsons brings 35+ years of culinary experience from some of the world’s most renowned restaurants, and now guides the culinary brigade at both Peller Estates Winery and Riverbend Inn.
Recognized as one of Canada’s most distinguished chefs, Jason is inspired by the bounty of ingredients from Niagara’s farmers. Jason takes pride in combining his fine-dining experience with fresh, locally produced ingredients. He is a staple in the culinary industry and has inspired and changed the dining world in Canada and abroad.
Jason has been a Culinary Guest Expert on the popular TV show CityLine for 20+ years, entertaining and informing viewers across Canada.
Restaurant News & Food Events
Recent news, announcements and upcoming events for Oaklands Restaurant, and other food-centric happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
February: Wine Club Appreciation Month
Our Andrew Peller Limited Wine Club members can enjoy mid-week discounted rates on stays Sunday through Thursday starting at $179.00 for the month of February. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy tastings and experiences at your favourite Niagara wineries without the Summer crowds. Call us at 1-888-220-2281 to reserve.
January: Winter Wellness Month at Riverbend Inn
After the holidays, rest, relax, and rejuvenate in the peaceful surrounding of Riverbend Inn. Curl up with a book by your in-room fireplace, enjoy a brisk walk along the Niagara River, or try yoga for the first time. Guestroom rates for stays from Sunday to Thursday start as low as $169.00. Call us at 1-888-220-2281 to reserve.
Discover Niagara’s Best Wine Clubs
Discover Niagara’s Best Wine Clubs. Your delivery of wine is just the beginning! As a Wine Club member, you and up to 5 guests can enjoy incredible perks at our family of wineries, including Peller Estates, Trius Winery, Wayne Gretzky Estates and Thirty Bench Wine Makers.
Fire Pits on the Back Lawn
Riverbend Inn guests can enjoy sitting by two fire pits on our Garden Patio. Available from dusk until 11 p.m., we invite you to get cozy and warm by the fire with a drink in hand.
