AG at The Sterling

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Address:
5195 Magdalen St.
Niagara Falls, ON L2G3N9

Neighborhood:
Niagara Falls

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Cuisine:
Contemporary French

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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AG at The Sterling Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.agcuisine.com
Email: info@sterlingniagara.com
Phone: (289) 292-0005
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30pm, last seating at 9:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary French, Continental
Executive Chef: Cory Linkson
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Off site catering is available with customized menus. Please contact the restaurant directly to discuss menu options.
Private Party Facilities: A 12 person private chefs table is available. Advance reservations suggested.
Private Party Contact: Restaurant Manager (289) 292-0005

Getting there

Cross Street: Ellen Ave.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: On site complimentary parking is provided to all guests.

A word from AG at The Sterling

Located in the Sterling Inn & Spa in the heart of Niagara Falls AG Inspired Cuisine serves regionally and seasonally inspired cuisine. This acclaimed fine dining restaurant is the number one rated restaurant in Niagara Falls on tripadvisor.com.

Chef Cory Linkson's menu utilizes the… freshest local ingredients, and is constantly changing to offer the best of Niagara's Produce. To complement the regional menu, the wine list at AG is 100% VQA and represents the best wineries of the region.

The intimate dining room at AG is best described as chic and romantic, and is the ideal choice for couples looking for a romantic dining experience. The unique atmosphere at AG is posh and refined, while still being the perfect place for a casual gathering of friends for dinner or drinks.

A five course chef's tasting menu with wine pairing is available nightly. The chef's table seats up to 12 and may be reserved for special events and larger groups.Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

Diner Reviews

"Located in the lower level of the sterling through an unimpressive building entrance, we were apprehensive. However as you descended the stairs, you were immediately greeted by a wonderful ambiance and staff. It was a pleasure to dine in a quiet atmosphere rather then in the noisy places so many are now sporting. The waiter was professional and friendly, the food was outstanding. If we are back in this area we will definitely dine there again."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"After looking on trip advisor in the UK for a suitable restaurant to book on valentines eve. The AG was rated the number one restaurant in Niagara - even though there were no fancy views of the falls, we decided to book it. We were not to be disappointed ! The service was top notch with an excellent bartender Nancy, & a very efficient & lovely waitress Cala. Our food was amazing - our only complaint was we couldn't manage dessert!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We were not impressed with this restaurant. I was very excited to try it out since it was listed as #2 best restaurant in the Falls, but we all got very disappointed from the very slow service. We had made reservations 2 days in advance, and were still left waiting for 35 min. The service should be more enthusiastic and not too boring. The food was good, but not outstanding. I don't think i would go back to it."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Everything was excellent, service, food, ambience."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Went with my sisters for my 50th birthday. We were well impressed with the delicious food and great service."
Dined on 7/13/2013
"It was a perfect evening at AG. We reqested a private table and that was just what we got. From beginning to end it was delicious. We have never had anything that wasn't excellent."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"The menu presented out of the ordinary, creative takes on great food choices. The Arctic char was tasty, & the portion size was perfect. The beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection, mouth watering. Server Lindsay was pleasant, helpful, & a delight to talk to. The wine was superb locally-sourced & paired well with our food choices. Atmosphere was charming, well-decorated & welcoming. A bonus was the live entertainment after dinner, which was very nice. It's quite the hidden gem!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"This was the best restaurant experience I have ever witnessed. Service and food was perfect. The Farm to Fork concept was great and will definitely be recommending this place!"
Dined on 2/19/2014
"We ate at AG during a romantic weekend away. The bartender Nancy was exceptional, knowledgeable and prompt. AG is proud of farm to table, and had great selections, although their online menu was not up to date, and I was disappointed not to get the fabulous duck listed there. We started with the Winter Salad and Elk pasta, and they were both amazing. For mains my husband had the lamb shank, and I had the highly recommended Beef Wellington. The Signature Beef Wellington was good... but not as good as I expected with the high recommendations. The pumpkin cheesecake was great, the bread pudding was okay . We would definitely go back, as the service, selection and ambiance were wonderful. solid 9.5/10."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Unique, high quality, artistic. This is the best spot for a nice dinner in the Falls. Blows Ruth's Chris away with it's fresh, local ingredients and ever changing menu. Every dish is well planned. An explosion of flavor in your mouth. The beef Wellington was encrusted in Brie and almonds and sat atop wilted greens and a potato pancake in a pool of cranberry heaven sauce. The chicken saltimboca was amazingly tender, wrapped in prosciutto, and topped with fried sage. It was served with the best risotto I've ever had, sweet organic carrots and brussel sprouts, with a smear of lemon cream and capers and a few sweet cinnamon apple cubes. Wow. This place is a must. Live music at 8."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Wonderful food from appetizer to dessert. The Beef tenderloin was recommended by the waiter, and it really is stellar. Food presentation was excellent, very inspired cuisine all around. Minor service issues (not receiving wine until after entrée was finished, forgetting requests - spoon for consommé) didn't detract from otherwise great meal."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"Great food and service. Great music and beautiful decor. All the best local wines. Definitely would come back and try more of the menu. I had made reservations for Valentines day and asked for them to supply a dozen roses at my table. They chose a great bouquet and gave me a booth. Overall a fantastic dinning experience."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great crab cakes, bread pudding and cheesecake. As for our entrees, the Arctic Char was tough for a fish dish; the whitefish tasted oily and fishy, which I think usually indicates that it is not fresh enough. When we made our observations known to the server, she passed our comments to the management, who deducted the entrees from our bill. We would go again, and perhaps try their signature "Beef Wellington.""
Dined on 2/15/2014
"About a 10 minute walk from the falls, a little difficult to find without a GPS! Beautiful inside, live music was great and the server was amazing. All of the wait staff knew the menu inside out and were very helpful. The food was good, but I've had better. My favourite part was the dessert!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This is definitely a place I would recommend for a romantic evening out. I can't pin point the type of restaurant this place falls under but it was a great experience. The chef did a wonderful job on the presentation of each course. I find that sometimes where presentation excels, taste falters but I was quite pleased with everything I ordered. I can not remember the names of the food verbatim but I know my plate consisted of lobster and fish and my fiance chose the chicken wrapped in prosciutto. Both entrees were great. The portions aren't the biggest but between the appetizer, entree and dessert...I was satisfied. The price can run pretty high but if you want something different, I would recommend for a special occasion."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I would definitely return to this restaurant. It was a great place for a Valentine's day meal. The staff were skilled and attentive; the food was first class."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"we heard raving reviews of the chef abd this restaurant and aqll was happily confirmed. There wasn't a single " miss" - everything was absolutely fabulous!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We usually don't do hotel restaurants, but the Ag at The Sterling was quite good. Not well marked how to get downstairs from the hotel parking lot to the restaurant on the side we entered, but not a big problem."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"From the moment we walked into the restaurant we knew we were in for a full class dinner. We received that and more!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"This place was amazing. From the moment you enter, you realize the level of service you're going to receive. When my girlfriend and I went in, an amiable hostess/waitress greeted us and offered to take our coats. They were a little short on serve staff since it was the off season, but we waited just a moment to be seated. The food was exquisite, as was my girlfriend's ice wine martini (I've now been instructed to make it sometime for her), the presentation was exceptional and every inch of the experience was well thought out. The restaurant was very quiet due to a lack of patrons, but I was left with the distinct impression that even if the restaurant filled up a little more, it would still maintain a quiet and elegant ambiance."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"Exquisite taste, made from local ingredients. Our server was friendly, but some other servers were all that professional. The decor is romantic and had live music. Highlight of the dinner is the beef tenderloin. $180 for wine+app+main+desert for 2, a very reasonable price in my book"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"This place was fantastic, the ambiance was romantic, the service was excellent and the food was amazing!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"My husband and I love farm to table restaurants and this one is just as good as the rest of the ones we have been to. Great good, and romantic setting. We loved everything about it - especially the choice of Niagara region grape juice. Nice refreshing option."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I was there with my husband for his birthday. As I read good reviews, food was very good. When I booked my reservation, I indicated it was my husband's birthdya and the special occasion. And when we went to there, I asked the waitless to put a small candle on the dessert plate while he wasn't around. I wanted to give a little surprise to him and celebrate his birthday. However, when the cake came, there was no candle as I requested and the waitless seemed to forget about it. I was very disappointed. The restaurant wasn't too busy, how she could forget! She wasn't too professional at all, worked just like a machine and we felt there was no heart into her work. This was a big turndown of the evening. They should improve the service."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Our absolute favourite place! The food, the service, the ambiance and the price is reasonable for the quality of food. We have eaten here three times in the last two years and have never been disappointed. Corey, the chef, sources out local foods and creates dishes that are out of this world. I had his version of surf and turf - beef short ribs and scallops with a potato ristotto. Delish!! Melt in your mouth - not sure why they give you a knife, no need for it! My partner had AQ's signature dish - Tenderloin of Beef. Our apps and dessert were so good! We left comfortably full. The service is wonderful - truly professional service, the servers know their food and wine. You will never feel rushed. A great place for a special night."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"We went her after a wine tour, group of four and everyone of us loved it. By far my favourite dining experience ever in Niagara Falls and one of the best ever period. All our entrees were fantastic, the drinks delicious and the service great. Also the live musician playing guitar was a great touch and really added to the ambience, looking forward to going again in future! 5 stars!!!!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Beautiful and delicious dishes made by chef Cory Linkson who utilizes regional and seasonal ingredients. We had the three course menu with wine pairings and it was superb. Also, impeccable service and great atmosphere."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Third time to the Sterling Inn and Spa and AG for dinner. Don't need to leave property which is nice and the food, service and atmosphere were perfect again. Creative culinary and quality all the way around."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"The food was amazing not over large portions but just the right amount. Lots of different flavors that are in season. Highly recommend for people who are adventurous in their appetites."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"This place is ranked #1 in ontario on TripAdvisor, and in my opinion it is extremely well deserved. I've been to several high-end restaurants all around the GTA and I can't remember a single one that I enjoyed more than AG. The food is simply stunning and the service is on par with a restaurant of this caliber. The price of the food is also extremely comfortable and the entire meal was of great value. Another thing I would like to mention is that I am a younger diner, in my mid 20's, and had 3 similarly aged members of my party. Despite the extremely classy ambiance and our young age, the service was friendly, professional, and very welcoming. This was refreshing and I would recommend foodies of any age to check out AG ASAP!"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"This place was great, very knowledgeable staff and the food was amazing. We couldn't stop ordering more plates to share just so we could try as many dishes as possible. I highly recommend having dinner here. 4 days, 12 restaurants, AG is the dinner we're still talking about."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"We try to make it to AG whenever we are in Niagara and are never disappointed. I only wish that the oxtail risotto was still on the menu but it is changing, seasonal fare that makes it such a great experience. Stagg is always knowledgeable and attentive. Love this restaurant!"
Dined on 1/5/2014
"My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience at AG on Saturday evening.The food was wonderful and the service very courteous and friendly. For us the only drawback was were we were seated we were very close to the other tables, so much so that we heard their conversations even though they were soft spoken. For us it could only be a place where we would go on very special occasions as the prices are higher but we enjoyed the opportunity to try new foods."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"I had dinner here recently and enjoyed it very much. However, the main course,their signature beef Wellington,was lacking flavor. It was bland, though perfectly presented. The beef was a little tough but not bad. I thought it was way too expensive for what I got. I did enjoyed the soup and dessert and Cinnamon bread. Our waiter was excellent and very attentive and friendly. The service was impeccable."
Dined on 1/3/2014
"Location on the outside was a tad sketchy, but inside the restaurant was very nice. Red carpeting, and red drapes.. candles A very intimate vibe. The servers and staff were great and very accommodating. They were very helpful with giving suggestions about what to order and making sure that our water and bread were refilled. For a change of palette they provided us with a complimentary shot of hot cidar and whiskey. It was very good! Food was great. I would recommend the tenderloin or the duck. Their appetizers however were expensive and were in very tiny portions. We had ordered the quail for an appetizer.. and it was only half a quail. Stick to the main course meals and dessert."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Excellent service. Quiet environment. Reasonable price. Worth trying."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"Amazing menu with all local produce beautifully presented. Try local dishes that you would not find on other menus and the taste and fusion is truly amazing. It's not difficult in Niagara to stand out from the crowd with regards to quality restaurants however this place would make the top restaurant in any major international city."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"Overall the experience was good, but the atmosphere was a little chaotic as well as the decor- being bright red and black, didn't have the exact romantic feel we were looking for. The food was good and its definitely a decent choice. A bit difficult to find. We drove around the block quite a few times..."
Dined on 10/12/2013
"This was our second time dining here and it was excellent. The food was simply excellent, hats off to the chef. The ingredients were so fresh, it was really good. It was a Saturday night and they had a guy playing acoustic guitar, which made the atmosphere even more pleasant. Great place and we will definitely be back for more."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Off the beaten, away from the noise of Clifton Hill you will find a gem of a restaurant. The décor is fabulous red and white all over. the food is the best I have ever had. The service is suberb. This will not disappoint. Not recommended for children its diffenently an adult escape for the senses."
Dined on 12/15/2013

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