Restaurant Oban Inn

Name: Restaurant Oban Inn
Address: 160 Front Street P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada, L0S 1J0
Telephone: (905) 468-2165
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1238)

CAN$51 and over

Continental

160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Since its beginning in 1824, the long tradition of The Oban Inn dining experience has been enjoyed by generation after generation of our returning guests. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Dine in our delightful sunroom overlooking lush English gardens or cozy historic Shaw's Corner and in the chic elegance of our fireside dining room. Ideal for intimate dining or group celebrations. Located only 2-blocks from Queen Street and minutes walk to nearby Shaw Festival Theaters.

Savor delicious "Four Diamond" creations combining Oban classics with modern gastronomy focusing on the Niagara Region's fresh ingredients married with the outstanding harvest of Niagara Wines.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Continental, French / Canadian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(905) 468-2165
Website
https://oban.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joey Hingston

Location
160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Cross street
Gate Street & Front Street
Parking details
On-site complimentary self-service parking available exclusively for dining, spa, and hotel guests.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pork SchnitzelCA$42.00
Crispy, Golden- Breaded Pork Cutlet, Pan Fried to perfection with Frisee Salad, Balsamic Honey Grain Mustard Sauce, Crispy Golden Fingerling Potatoes with Seasonings, Grilled Half Lemon
AAA Beef TenderloinCA$50.00
Tender Premium Beef Tenderloin topped with Wild Mushroom Sauce, Grilled Asparagus lightly Seasoned,Dijon Mustard with Maple Syrup Sauce, Crispy Golden Fingerling Potatoes with Seasonings
Lamb ChopCA$48.00
Premium Australian Lamb Chop, Grilled to Tender, Juicy and finished with a Smooth Herb Sauce Fresh Green Beans, Lightly Sautéed with touch of Garlic and Olive Oil, Crispy Purple Potatoes
Truffle Chicken SupremeCA$38.00
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Homemade Sundried Tomatoes with Fresh Herb Sauce, Wild Mushroom Risotto
TroutCA$36.00
Seared Trout with Tomato Caper Salsa, Fresh Green Beans, Lightly Sautéed with Garlic Confit, Carrots, Celery Root Puree
Lobster LinguiniCA$42.00
Fresh Atlantic Lobster Meat, tarragon & Fennel, Mascarpone Cream Sauce, Chives
Scallops & Tiger ShrimpCA$40.00
Pan Seared Scallops & Black Tiger Shrimp, Sweet Corn, Herb Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Duck ConfitCA$36.00
A centuries-old French Dish. Double Smoked Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash Seasonal Vegetables, Balsamic Reduction

Starters

Housemade SoupCA$16.00
Chef's Daily Creation
Caesar SaladCA$19.00
Romaine Lettuce, Soft Boiled Egg with Anchovy Core, Bacon, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic Crostini
Greek SaladCA$19.00
Spring Lettuce, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Djon Mustard Lemon-Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, Kalamata Olives
PEI MusselsCA$22.00
Red Onion, Capers, Dill, White Wine, Lemon Cream Sauce
Salmon TartareCA$24.00
Smoked Salmon minced, with Herbs and Citrus Mayo, Toasted Brioche
Market Fresh OysterCA$26.00
Six- Fresh Atlantic Oyster, freshly shucked and served with Red Wine Vinegar and Pickled Green Onion Sauce, Lemon Wedges
Crab CakesCA$22.00
Atlantic Shore Crab Meat, Chili Citrus Remoulade, Lemon and Truffle Greens
Fresh Sliced BaguetteCA$6.00
Served with Salted Butter

What 1,238 people are saying

Restaurant Oban Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Continental
Niagara
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Oban Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service" amidst a "lovely setting" overlooking manicured gardens. The staff, including standout servers like Jimmy and Alexa, ensure "a perfect evening" with their attentive care. While the new menu and chef have mixed reviews, the restaurant remains a "fabulous" choice for special occasions and intimate dinners.

1,238 Reviews

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Jordan
Toronto / Ontario36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time. Jimmy was a wonderful server - very helpful and knowledgeable. He and the kitchen were very accommodating with my dairy allergy. Will be back!
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Claire
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant has always been a favourite. Jimmy would take care of us and the food was super. However, this time around it was very poor. Unfortunately, Jimmy was off so we had another waitress who was lovely but not very attentive. There were 3 of us. We all ordered the tenderloin but not one of them was cooked to order: the well done was pink, the medium rare was rare and in one place blue/raw, and mine was blue/raw. The other two diners ate what they could but mine was sent back. Second time around was a bit better but parts of it were still blue/raw. They did deduct my meal from the bill. Apparently they have a new chef and new menu. Neither were as good as before. Please Oban return the old menu and either serve a different type of steak so it is cooked to order correctly or remove the beef option altogether. Finally, please put cherries back in the Shirley Temple as every little girl expects these and ensure everything is served at the same time - olives came after most of the bread was eaten. I do, however, recommend the crab cakes.
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Calvin VIP
Toronto / Ontario33 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic waitress from Germany. Gave us more bread for mussels
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MARIE VIP
Toronto / Ontario13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent --- the noise level was through the roof. It is a very noisy room with a lovely view of the garden! Don't expect to have much civilized conversation.
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Gabrielle
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very positive experience. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. However the portion of trout was extremely small relative to other menu options. A little disappointed that the menu had changed but the website still shows the old menu. Would recommend based on the overall experience.
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Sue VIP
Toronto / Ontario52 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting for my birthday dinner, window seated by the gorgeous gardens in the dining room. I was overwhelmed with gratitude that my favourite dish of lobster pasta was prepared special, even though it was no longer listed on the new chef's menu. Thank you all for a great birthday dinner.
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Linda
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience. Crab cakes appetizer and chicken supreme for main dish. Our server helped select perfect wine from BIG HEAD winery. He was so informative and ensured a perfect evening. A window seat overlooked manicured gardens and fountain. Excellent experience.
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Kevin
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate dinner at the Oban in on May 28th with another couple. The dining area is cozy albeit a little warm temperature wise.The dinner commenced with our server informing us there was a new chef and he was in the processor revamping the menu. There were some changes that were not reflected on menu, mainly sideshow entrees. No big deal. After ordering our predinner drinks, we informed of some alcohol not in stock. Ok I get it. We ordered our starters and main courses. The crab cakes and caesar salad were good. The mains were the special: lamb chops - very good, lobster linguini- very good, salmon - was ok, rib eye steak - only about a 1/4 inch thick and chewy. The steak was ordered med rare. Approx 1/2 of the steak was rare. Definitely underwhelming experience. The server did remove the steak from the bill as only about 1/3 was eaten. Don't think we'll be returning especially with so many other options available in NOTL.
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Barry VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant with great food and service. Allow sufficient time for complete dining experience. Highly recommend.
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pamela
New York City19 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was mediocre. Waitress was chatty with everyone and service was very slow. They seemed short staffed for a busy upcoming weekend. Restaurant had loud frank Sinatra music playing which made it feel like a bar and hard to hear conversation with my husband. Dessert choices were very few. We ordered ice cream which was not as good as our store brands and the crunch they claimed was shortbread crumbs tasted stale. Not a great experience at all.
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Restaurant Oban Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1238 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

160 Front Street, P.O. Box 94, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Gate Street & Front Street
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Continental, French / Canadian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
On-site complimentary self-service parking available exclusively for dining, spa, and hotel guests.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joey Hingston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://oban.com/
Phone number
(905) 468-2165

Restaurant Oban Inn

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Popular dishes

Duck Confit

Crab Cakes

PEI Mussels

Menu

Main

Pork SchnitzelCA$42.00

AAA Beef TenderloinCA$50.00

Lamb ChopCA$48.00

Truffle Chicken SupremeCA$38.00

TroutCA$36.00

Lobster LinguiniCA$42.00

Scallops & Tiger ShrimpCA$40.00

Duck ConfitCA$36.00

Starters

Housemade SoupCA$16.00

Caesar SaladCA$19.00

Greek SaladCA$19.00

PEI MusselsCA$22.00

Salmon TartareCA$24.00

Market Fresh OysterCA$26.00

Crab CakesCA$22.00

Fresh Sliced BaguetteCA$6.00

What 1,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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