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Benchmark Restaurant at Niagara College

135 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, Canada
905-641-2252
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Price range: RM60 - RM75
Cuisines: Canadian
Good for: Romantic, Business
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Ottawa, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Went there for a meal after tasting at a few wineries. $30 for appetiser and main plus wine and beer at well below market. Service and cooking very good especially since everyone involved with the exception of a coupe of supervisors are young students of culinary arts. Would highly recommend for value and overall experience (nice setting as well).

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Buffalo, New York
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We stopped for dinner after a matinee at the Shaw festival. The campus is a little off the beaten path but not hard to find. Our meal was a wonderful experience. The menu is inexpensive: $30 for an appetizer and main and $35 if desert is included. The wine and beer list includes a number of offerings from the college's... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Really nice experience. I'm vegetarian and not only were there options on the menu but the staff offered to customize any of the other menu items as well to suit me. Will definitely come back!

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Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This place is a hidden gem. We went for lunch and then returned the same day for dinner. The food was amazing and the price was so reasonable. 3 courses for $35. The menu's change weekly which is very neat. Definitely stop into the tasting bar and brewery. They make amazing wines here. I will definitely return again soon.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Visited Ice wine and Chocolate festival. Never ate so much chocolate in my life!! It was absolutely delicious! Not a big fan of ice wine, though enjoyed it! Bought few bottles of Niagara College wine at the winery. Still keep one for special occasion ;-) Culinary students cooked food for this event, and i honestly didnt expect it to be... More

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Toronto
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29 reviews 29 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Benchmark is my "go to" place for fine dining in Niagara. The food is always fresh and innovative. I love that we are supporting Niagara producers, Niagara College and its students when we dine there. And then you can shop at the wine store after the meal and take home what you've tried.

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Niagara on the Lake
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Eating here is such a pleasure. We have never been disappointed. The food is creative, nicely presented and delicious. The presentation at the tables is impeccable, the wait staff are very well trained, and it just goes to make the whole experience very enjoyable. Value for money and for great food, this can't be beaten. Will continue to keep going... More

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

When I first visited this restaurant a few years back I didn't know what to expect as it was located inside the Niagara College Campus. I was pleasantly surprised and have been each time I go back with my family or for business lunches. The restaurant serves gourmet type lunches and dinners at a fraction of the cost of a... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

In honour of my birthday, my friend and I made the trek from Oakville to Niagara-on-the-Lake in search of an enjoyable lunch prepared by aspiring professional chefs. Upon arrival, we found both the visitor parking and the dining room filled to capacity due to March Break. Nevertheless, we lucked in to a vacant parking spot just as we entered the... More

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Dares Beach, MD
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26 reviews 26 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I heard rave reviews about the college and was curious since the consensus was 5 star food for mediocre pricing. Overall, it was alright if you are up for a change of the regular food. By this I mean that the wings tasted like baked chicken. They weren't bad, but different from what my taste buds were in the mood... More

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