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Riverbend Inn & Vineyard is the proud home of Oaklands at Riverbend, featuring seasonal menus befitting the produce of the region and incredible wine pairings, while the Ansley Sparkling Terrace offers lighter fare with Niagara’s own sparkling wine and creative cocktails

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Oaklands at Riverbend

Oaklands celebrates simplicity, the season and a sense of place, connecting people to place through elevated cuisine that respects our history, our land, artisans and our commitment to warm hospitality. The restaurant takes its culinary cues from Executive Chef Ross Midgley as well as Niagara’s ingredient-driven cuisine, rooted in the breadth and depth of global French culinary influence.

Hours of Operation

Breakfast

Daily | 8:30am to 10:30am

Lunch

Daily | 11:30am to 3:00pm

Dinner

Daily | 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Last Seating at 7:30pm

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Oaklands Bar

Cozy up to our intimate bar in the afternoon and enjoy one of our feature cocktails and bites from our Ansley Sparkling Terrace menu.

Hours of Operation

Daily

Friday to Sunday | 11:30am to 10:00pm

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Ansley Sparkling Terrace

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Ansley Sparkling Terrace

The Ansley Sparkling Terrace features seasonally inspired lighter fare with Niagara’s own sparkling wine and creative sparkling cocktails. 

Hours of Operation

Daily

Weather Permitting | 12:00pm to 8:00pm

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Ansley Sparkling Terrace

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About Chef Ross Midgley

Raised in Prince Edward Island, Chef Ross grew up around honest hospitality. His mother hated cooking but was nonetheless a consummate entertainer and from a young age he learned the intricacies of hosting a good party.

He likes to refer to himself as a ‘Born Again Chef’, having turned to the stoves after a couple of university degrees and stints in teaching, small business and banking. In 1996, Chef Ross returned to his Charlottetown home to study at The Culinary Institute of Canada and has never looked back.

Soon after graduation, Chef Ross moved to Niagara where he has worked in many of the area’s most renowned kitchens, holding the Executive Chef role in several. Chef Ross loves the full-service integration of food and lifestyle a boutique inn affords, having spent months ‘on stage’ in Hampshire, England at the idyllic Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa. 

The acquisition and relaunch of Riverbend Inn & Vineyard by Andrew Peller Limited is also a sort of homecoming for him as he was sous chef of our sister property, Trius/Hillebrand Estates, from 2001 to 2005. Motivated by all things entertainment, Chef Ross is always on a quest for how to throw an even better party. When he is not cooking, he dreams of one day rock and roll stardom with his band, The Hopyards.

Restaurant News & Food Events

 Recent news, announcements and upcoming events for Oaklands Restaurant, Ansley Sparkling Terrace, and other food-centric happenings in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Meet the Chef

Why did you become a chef? I have always loved entertaining people and learning about where they come from. Food is the one true cornerstone of all humanity; nothing we do is absent from food in some way. I guess, ultimately, being a chef is the greatest way to truly communicate with people. I love that!
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Riverbend is the Inn in Niagara

“It’s history, luxury and magical location is why the Riverbend Inn & Vineyard is the toast of Niagara’s wine region.”
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Crepes and Icewine Cherries with Brown Butter Ice Cream

Are crepes a breakfast food or a dessert? We’ll let you decide with this delicious recipe by Chef Ross Midgley.
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Discover Niagara’s Top Patios

Our four Niagara estates feature a handful of incredible patios that serve up everything from pizza to lobster linguine. It’s time to kick back and relax with a glass of wine, cocktail or beer in hand and enjoy the vineyard views. With so many amazing patio options at our partner wineries, the hardest part of planning an afternoon escape can be deciding where to soak in the views.
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Niagara Cherry Linzer Tart with Brown Butter Ice Cream

Wishing you a Happy Easter from our team at Oaklands restaurant. Looking for a dessert to serve this weekend? This delicious Linzer Tart is filled with sweet Niagara cherries and served with Brown Butter Ice Cream.
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Winter in Niagara Wine Country

Embrace the Canadian winter chill in Niagara Wine Country! Join us at the estates for holiday shopping and gifting services, cozy up by the fireplace during a romantic escape at Riverbend Inn, or enjoy the Icewine festival in both downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jordan. There’s always something going on in Wine Country. Visit myWineCountry.com or call our Wine Country Concierge at 1-888-510-5537 to plan your escape today.
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16104 Niagara River Parkway
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ontario Canada L0S 1J0

Riverbend Inn & Vineyard

16104 Niagara River Parkway