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McFarland House - McFarland House, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

McFarland House

4.2 (150)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Afternoon Tea
15927 Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L2E 6T2

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
For more than two centuries, McFarland House has stood as a monument to the impeccable demeanor, good taste and gracious living that epitomizes Niagara-on-the-Lake. Built at the turn of the 19th century by Scotsman John McFarland, the home was used as a military hospital during the War of 1812 by both the Americans and the British.
Now home to a glass-enclosed tea room serving freshly baked scones and delicate desserts with traditional afternoon tea or enjoy an array of luncheon options.

Dine-In Counter Service
Monday - Tuesday, 10am-5pm

Tea Room
Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm-4pm (last seating 3:00pm)

Note: Parking at McFarland House is free to all visitors joining us!

Additional information

What 150 people are saying

McFarland House 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

150 Reviews
  1. Dave

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The historical significance of McFarlane House was interesting, but the facility was not open to the public without a fee. This was rather disappointing, considering that we paid over $60 for a few cookies and a quarter of a sandwich, with 3 cups of coffee and a lemonade (4 seniors in our party). With the price that we paid we should have been allowed to visit the rest of the building.

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  2. Maria

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the Afternoon Tea for one; ample quantity and fresh selection of finger sandwiches & pastries. Pleasantly displayed. The tea press was different. It was my birthday and I asked for a table at the window if possible, and they complied! Very lovely experience.

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  3. Yvette

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I had booked this restaurant for high tea for my mother’s 75th birthday. We were seated at the worst table in the restaurant, even though I booked a month in advance and specified, it was a special occasion. There is no ambiance or charming decor to this place. It is OK for a very casual high tea as most people were in T-shirts jeans and running shoes. The service was absolutely terrible and we had to wait a long time. The food was just OK. I definitely would not go back here for high tea.

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  4. Michelle

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful knowledgeable staff.. great service, experience and food

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  5. Helene

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I shared a late Mother’s Day tea and had a wonderful time.

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  6. Val

    Atlantic Canada18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful setting, excellent food and service. Recommended!

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  7. Ina

    Toronto / Ontario9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food needs way more flavour. Way too thin on cucumbers, turkey slices etc. food lacked flavour

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  8. jean

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The glass garden room is really nice. Lots of natural light. The cost of the tea is a great value. Tea was delicious and food items were great. Servers dressed in period clothing was a nice touch for ambiance.

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  9. Joyce

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We got to seat a bit earlier than our reservation, and our server was super nice and explained everything well. We got the afternoon tea set and the savoury along with scones were great. The sweets portion was a bit sweet for our liking, but the spiced cake was good.

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  10. Patricia

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very impressed with McFarland House. We enjoyed our time there! We ordered Afternoon Tea!

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FAQs

McFarland House is rated 4.2 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Niagara
  5. Niagara-on-the-Lake

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for McFarland House

15927 Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L2E 6T2

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 10:00 am–5:00 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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