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Escabeche - The Prince of Wales Hotel
Escabeche - The Prince of Wales Hotel
  • Address:
    6 Picton Street
    Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
    Neighborhood:
    Niagara-on-the-lake
  • Cuisine:
    Canadian
    Price: CAN$51 and over

Escabeche - The Prince of Wales Hotel Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.vintage-hotels.com/princeofwales/dining.htm
  • Phone: (905) 468-3246 x6530
  • Hours of Operation: BREAKFAST:
    Sunday to Saturday 7am - 11am

    LUNCH
    Monday to Saturday 12pm - 2:30pm

    SUNDAY VICTORIAN BRUNCH BUFFET 10am - 12:30pm

    DINNER
    Sunday to Thursday 6pm - 9pm
    Friday & Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Canadian, Contemporary French / American, Italian
  • Executive Chef: Chris Smythe
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: We do both onsite and offsite catering. Our group menus are fresh, contemporary and of great value.

    Chef Chris Smythe and his team has put together menus that will suit most tastes. If you don't see something you want, ask us and we may be able provide it!

    We are Vegetarian & Vegan friendly with many Gluten-free options.
  • Entertainment: Featuring great live entertainment in our Churchill Lounge:

    Fridays from 9pm to 11pm
    Saturdays from 8pm to 11pm
  • Special Events & Promotions: Perfect for Weddings, Corporate Groups, Baptisms, Holy Communions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Anniversaries, Birthdays & Themed Parties. More recently we've added Little Princess Tea Parties - your little girl can entertain her friends with Afternoon Tea!

    At Prince of Wales hotel, we can host groups of up to 100.
    Our brand new soon to open Banquet Facility, will be able accomodate up to 250 persons.

    Call us for info or to book you next event with us.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: King Street
  • Parking: Hotel Parking
  • Parking Details: Complimentary parking is available to all our guests in the lot of Prince of Wales Hotel, home to Escabèche.
A word from Escabeche - The Prince of Wales Hotel
Treat yourself to authentic Wine Country cuisine in the contemporary Mediterranean flair of Escabèche. Our 4-diamond designation & VQA Restaurant Award of Excellence are testimony to the high caliber of dining experience you can expect.

Savour each season as it is revealed in innovative… menus created by Executive Chef Chris Smythe. He masterfully blends art & science to create dishes sure to stimulate & satisfy the most discerning palates.

Enhance your meal with a bottle of wine from our award winning list of over 400 vintages from Niagara & around the world. Be sure to visit our world class cellar with Sommelier Fred Gamula.

Whether you are here on business, a romantic getaway or family trip, we will cater to your every need. Unparalleled service, award-winning cuisine & elegant ambience make your dinner at Escabèche a truly extraordinary experience.

Call to enquire about Tea in our Drawing Room or a visit to our Churchill Lounge & Patio.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
Diner Reviews
  • "Our dinner with you to celebrate our 52nd anniversary was outstanding.The menu was great and the dishes we selected were beautifully presented and the food was perfect.our waiter that evening ( I forgot his name )explained everything about the selections and even had our one dish spiced down for my wife.We could not have asked for a better experience."
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "I really enjoyed eating lunch by the window watching the passing parade."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "My wife and I dined here about 25 years ago and could not wait for a return visit. Unfortunately, the food was a great disappointment - especially for the price. The setting is spectacular and the service was pretty good. If you are looking for exceptional food, this isn't the place."
    Dined on 6/23/2014
  • "The tasting menu left a lot to be desired. The high tea is great. Won't stay again, mattresses are old and hard."
    Dined on 6/23/2014
  • "Great service. Local wine list was extensive. overall a great experience"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Service was amazing. Everyone was so nice. Food was so good."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "Amazing quality and presentation. A wonderful global wine list. A must for foodies and people looking for a high-end dining experience. We tried a number of amazing restaurants in the Niagra area and this is one of the best. Our server, Gerard, was outstanding, and certainly made the experiece one I'd like to repeat."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Everything from being seated,to leaving the restaurant was impeccable!!The food is delicious and abundant!Cooked perfectly,tender and flavourful!!The service was great,not over bearing,just there when required.A perfect atmosphere for dining!Thank you!"
    Dined on 6/9/2014
  • "I booked the Prince of Wales hotel for a birthday gift for my husband, after having problems initially with booking a package with Prince of Wales, the food made up for our issues. The suggested 2011 Cabernet wine from Chateau des Charmes was just right for our meals. The Roasted white onion soup and cauliflower bisque were spectacular! For our second course, we had the Potatoe gnocchi the beef tenderloin. It was also great! We finished the meal off with their creme brûlée and their house made ice-cream. Although I didn't enjoy the ice cream much, I really enjoyed their creme brûlée and the detail put into it. I would definitely come back again for this fantastic meal."
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Saturday dinner was excellent. However, most of the dishes during the Sunday buffet brunch were cold. "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "For the prices it charges, Escabeche should do better. The food is good to very good but some distance from outstanding. The serving staff is cheerful but under-trained. The crowd watching the hockey game in the nearby bar was loud and occasionally distracting. The space is a very agreeable one, but I remember enjoying it more when I was last here a couple of years ago."
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "I loved it. The only problem was the group of 40 or so (women) talking. You know how that can be. I asked if I could move to a quieter spot and was immediately moved to one. Problem solved. "
    Dined on 5/21/2014
  • "Hello, My husband and I had dinner here. The food was gourmet and delicious. And our waiter was very attentive. The prices are high but well worth it. "
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "We had a lovely dinner. We were a party of four, the lamb shank is highly recommended. Chicken breath was very flavourful, but would have preferred vegetables with the dish. Staff was very knowledgeable. "
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "The restaurant did an excellent job to cope with their Mother's Day brunch theme. Once my mom and I walked in the restaurant reception, we were greeted with several friendly and cheerful faces by saying "Happy Mother's Day" to my mom. We were both given a mini pot of roses when we were paying the bill. This really made our days:) As to the buffet food, I would not say it was excellent but well worth what we paid for $38 per person. There were roast beef, roast turkey, French toasts, egg benedict, sausages, bacons, omelettes, pasta, hot soup, smoke meats, smoke salmon, salads, fresh fruits, breads, croissants, etc., and of course variety of desserts. The restaurant arranged a musician playing harp during part of the brunch. Cool! "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "We took my Mother there for lunch on Saturday, the day before Mother's Day. It was a great experience. My Mother was very impressed and enjoyed this higher class restaurant that she is use to. The food was great and the service was outstanding. We will plan to return to this restaurant soon again."
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "The food, except for the rather blah endive salad, was excellent. The waiter was very helpful, and served very well. He was conscientious without being intrusive. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. "
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "This was our first time staying at the Prince of Wales and having dinner at their on-site restaurant. The entire experience was great! The food was delicious, the wine menus are superb, and the staff is so attentive and they anticipate their dining customers needs. Loved every bit(e) of it!"
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "Service was impeccable and the food was excellent. The hotel is a treat - very old world British and regal. Good excuse to dress up and go out!"
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "Side order of roasted veggies, not that great, was very under-cook. complementary appetizer: amuse- bush of steak tartar with blue cheese is not for everybody . recommend some more popular appetizer ."
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Wonderful meal and service. Perfect for celebrating my 40th birthday!"
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Its a nice place, the service was great, and the food was good but at those prices I would expect the food to be more than just good. The Charles Inn has similar menu but better quality food."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "We had been planning a visit to the Prince of Wales hotel in NOTL for this time of year, so we were pleased with the "special" they had. We had a lovely room at a very good price. My only problem with the dinner included package was that they were tremendously overbooked. On two of the three nights we had to wait half hour for our reservation ("you may wait at the bar") No thanks, I have my own bar In my room, call when you're ready. Once seated, service attentive. Food lovely, wine too over -priced. One night I'm fairly sure we were charged for a much more expensive bottle than we either ordered or received. I'd advise holding onto the empty bottle until your tab arrives. I recall breakfast as being far superior but still nice."
    Dined on 3/30/2014
  • "Theysat us facing a wall and a large pillar ( I booked well in advance and when there was plenty of other empty tables?) We ordered the lamb ($40), and Striped Bass ($38), with a side of scallops ($20) ...only three small scallops with drawn butter, ...good, but nothing special, so why $20 .certainly my view of the wall and pillar did not compensate. The lamb was a shank, literally no bigger then a small turkey drumstick, presented on a very small amount of tasteless beans, greens and sauce. It seemed to have no flavour added, just lamb - a tasteless $40 entree!?! My bass was presented on a bed of over-cooked, tasteless, unedible quoina and collared greens. The fish itself was very good, but tiny, 4cm x 6cm (four forkfulls) for $38."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "My wife and I spent a delightful evening At the Prince. Due to the fact that it was mid-week and Winter time meant we were able to have a window table. The menu has a range of food to suit most tastes and was well cooked and presented."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "Food was delicious our first time coming and it was a great exerience. The presentation was beautiful and our waitress was wonderful."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "The decor and atmosphere at Prince of Wales is outstanding. Walking into the restaurant and being seating for a great view of the park was a perfect intro to lunch. Unfortunately, for the lunch that we ordered the food was more like bar food than it was a fine dining experience. The food was good, but wasn't what we expected from the elegance of the decor and white gloved wait staff, etc. I'm not sure that we would go back, as it was a little bit pricey for a "bar food" experience."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My wife and I went to this restaurant for the first time on Valentines day, for lunch. The service was outstanding, with a very friendly host, and immediate seating, although we arrived 30 minutes before our reserved time. The food was served timely, and we always felt the attention and care of any host walking by. The wine list is great, with a good variety of local and imported wines."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My husband and I had lunch here and every from the tea to the dessert was absolutely delicious. It's almost like going back in time for how classy and elegant everything is."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We all had a wonderful time. The staff, décor, view and menu were all to our liking and we will be back again!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "My husband brought us to the Prince of Wales for my birthday (Jan. 11), and our 29th wedding anniversary (Jan. 12). We dined at Escabeche for my birthday dinner. We enjoyed the Tasting Menu with Wine pairings - 5 courses. The wines were paired perfectly, and our sommelier introduced each with pride. The atmosphere in the restaurant and the hotel in general was elegant and romantic - really an excellent venue for a special occasion, and a superb value."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "just a great meal and excellent service. Great value for the money. Will be back for more."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We always choose Escabeche at the Prince of Wales hotel for our special occasions. We love the food and the restaurant is beautiful. It's wonderful sitting by the window."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "The service was good, although the food was poor (over cooked, cold).... and this was breakfast - how do you mess up the easiest meal of the day?"
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "Our group of six enjoyed our Christmas Day dinner very much. Everything from the attentive service to the ambiance to the meal was perfection. Extensive wine list was appreciated as well as the opportunity to order not just from the fixed Christmas menu but also a la carte. Special food requests were also accommodated with the result being outstanding. Certainly a restaurant to return to."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "if you enjoy the Victorian atmosphere of the hotel you'll love this restaurant as it matches the elegance and feel . the food and the service made our anniversary celebration a success ! Thanks again Gerard and Eric ."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "I had the smoked white fish bisque to start which was absolutely delicious. Not something I would usually order but it was a chilly night and I was craving some warm soup, and was definitely not disappointed. Then I had the filet, which I always get, and as usual was cooked to perfection. I've never had a bad meal here. Love this place and the atmosphere is stunning, one of a kind. (Especially around the holidays, it is magical ;)"
    Dined on 12/2/2013
  • "We have dined at a number of fine restaurants. This is one of them. The food was excellent. However Jarod our server made the whole evening special. He made the evening a 10."
    Dined on 12/5/2013
  • "We found the Prince of Wales in general to have some issues with service. Most servers were friendly and welcoming. Others were aloof. The food was very good and the sommelier circulates the room offering his services. His recommendations were good. I booked through Open Table and used the box to request a romantic table. When I arrived I asked them about it. They were dismissive saying they can't guarantee anything. Sure enough, when we arrived they sat us at a table no one would consider in anyway romantic, even though more romantic tables were available. They were accommodating and moved us to a different table but had clearly made no effort to honour the request that had been made through Open Table."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "Nice atmosphere, and we had a great table for 2 by the window. Service was stellar! The cannalloni was kind of different, but good, and I loved the potato soup. My date had the rib eye steak, and I'm glad she let me try some. It was the best steak I've ever tasted! The wines were quite pricey, but a very comprehensive selection. I would definitely go back, and I recommend this restaurant for any special occasion."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
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  • Best Service
  • Great for Lunch
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
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