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Spencer's at the Waterfront, Burlington, ON

Spencer's at the Waterfront

4.6 (5661)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
American
1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
Spencer's at the Waterfront, located on the shores of Lake Ontario, offers a unique culinary experience. With stunning views and a menu focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients, it's the ideal spot for a memorable meal. The restaurant boasts an elegant atmosphere complemented by a friendly staff that makes you feel right at home. The diverse menu caters to all tastes, featuring everything from delicious seafood to juicy steaks. Be sure to leave space for dessert! Whether you're marking a special occasion or enjoying a night out with friends, Spencer's at the Waterfront is the perfect place to create lasting memories.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 633-7494
  • Website
    http://www.spencers.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matteo Paonessa
  • Private party facilities
    Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Spencer’s offers a unique food concept, featuring market fresh fish, exceptional seafood and mouth-watering Craft Cut Steak.
  • Private party contact
    Spencer's Front Desk: (905) 633-7494

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Experiences

  • Topside at Spencer's

    Multiple dates available
    Soak in the lakeside view with a features selection of $9 sips and $12 appetizers. Available Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Topside at Spencer's Photo

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Our 'brunch with a view' offers an a-la-carte menu beyond the classics, featuring a menu of delicious items such as our signature Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict and Spencer's Steak and Eggs along with other brunch favourites. Pairs perfectly with our $27 bottomless mimosas. Brunch menu is available Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 3pm.
    Weekend Brunch Photo

  • Shuck Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for half-price oysters and half-price select bottles of wine, available from 5pm.
    Shuck Wednesday Photo

Private dining

Menu

Spencer's at the Waterfront's menu was last updated on 4/10/2025.

For the Table

  • Spencer’s Platter

    Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, housemade sauces | 80 (serves 1-2)

    • Spencer’s Tower

      Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, poached lobster, scallop ceviche, housemade sauces | 165 (serves 3-4)

      Appetizers

      • Snow Crab Cakes

        Vanilla bean créme fraîche, quince julienne | 26

        • East Coast Oysters

          Mignonette, hot sauce | 4 ea

          • Beef Tartare

            Cured egg yolk, comté, red wine syrup | 26

            • Burrata

              Crunchy chili oil, cippolini onion, treviso jam, pomelo vinaigrette | 25 / 35

              • Loaded Potato Flatbread

                Everything onion, crispy asiago, grated potato | 26

                • Confit Mushroom Flatbread

                  Polenta, puffed rice, fontina | 26

                  • Falafel

                    Apricot cardamom jam, chickpea crema | 16

                    • Clam Chowder

                      Potato, bacon, dill oil | 18

                      • Tempura Shrimp

                        Avocado, orange, chili | 27

                        • Foie Gras Torchon

                          Ice wine, green grape, lychee, toasted brioche | 28

                          • Salmon Tataki

                            Wasabi mayo, pickled shiitake mushroom | 23

                            • Parker House Rolls

                              Tomato vinaigrette | 1.5 ea

                              Salads

                              • Spencer's Wedge

                                Poached apple, shaved celery, Stilton, ranch dressing | 18

                                • Artisan Greens

                                  Lolla rosa, baby gem, red oak, black plum vinaigrette | 18

                                  • Baby Kale Caesar

                                    Bacon, parmesan, anchovy mayo dressing | 18

                                    Entrées

                                    • Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

                                      Celery, red onion, mayo | 27

                                      • Prime Rib Melt

                                        Horseradish aïoli, caramelized and crispy onion, swiss cheese, toasted rye | 28

                                        • Fried Chicken Sandwich

                                          Hot honey drizzle, carrot slaw, Boston lettuce, toasted challah, dill mayo | 26

                                          • Avocado Toast

                                            Cured salmon, marinated red onion, fried capers, red radish, lemon oil, toasted sourdough | 26

                                            • Spencer’s Burger

                                              Cheddar, iceberg lettuce, thousand island dressing, sweet pickle | 27

                                              • Braised Beef Short Rib

                                                Lemon mascarpone fregola, amarena cherry, almond brittle, cauliflower | 46

                                                • Miso Salmon

                                                  King oyster mushroom, saffron aïoli | 41

                                                  • Risotto

                                                    Parmesan, sweet pea, charred onion, maïtake mushroom | 36

                                                    Craft Cuts

                                                    • 8oz Tenderloin

                                                      Served with local vegetables and buttered potatoes | 63

                                                      • 12oz New York Striploin

                                                        Served with local vegetables and buttered potatoes | 59

                                                        Accompaniments

                                                        • BordelaiseCA$6.00

                                                          • Au PoivreCA$6.00

                                                            • Café de Paris ButterCA$4.00

                                                              Sides

                                                              • Crispy Brussel SproutsCA$14.00

                                                                Maple bacon

                                                                • Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Gratin

                                                                  Chive panko crumb | 16

                                                                  • Truffle Fries

                                                                    Parmesan | 10 / 20

                                                                    Last updated: April 10, 2025

                                                                    What 5,661 people are saying

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront 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
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a picturesque lakeside setting. Highlights include the "Sunday prime rib 3 course meal," "amazing oysters," and "beautifully presented" dishes. The ambiance is "warm and inviting," making it perfect for special occasions.

                                                                    5,661 Reviews

                                                                    1. Jawad

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Keep more halal options such as steak, veal, beef etc

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                                                                    2. Kathy VIP

                                                                      Toronto13 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Our server was so attentive. He made our outing a real pleasure. Mother's Day Buffet with lots to choose from . All good. Downside, very busy and parking a challenge.

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                                                                    3. Brianna

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      The Mother's Day brunch was over priced and ridiculously chaotic. Service was slow, which I get, sort of. Had I known it was going to be such low quality I would have gone elsewhere that was worth $80/person....

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                                                                    4. Anna

                                                                      Toronto3 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Service was definitely below par for the standards expected from such a luxury restaurant with prices to match. HAd no utensils on the table. Requested a great water view for my mother's 90th birthday and got stuck against the wall on the patio near the staff break room building and continually smelled cigarette smoke. The chef should know that this affects the taste if the food and the ambience. No soap in the women's washroom either. Setver barely came to the table and never once checked into see how we liked the food. The cost for the meal did not correlate with the service. Think twice before dropping $600 for a party of 6 here. Sorry, won't be back and won't recommend for a special occasion.

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                                                                    5. Sandi

                                                                      Unspecified1 review

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                      Too much traffic and food took a while to arrive. It’s no longer a formal dining place

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                                                                    6. Tasniem

                                                                      Toronto5 reviews

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      I was really looking forward to dining here after hearing good things and making the effort to drive over an hour to enjoy a waterfront meal. Unfortunately, the experience was a big let down. I ordered a well-done steak and clearly asked for no pink inside. What I received was very pink, with an unpleasant amount of fat, gristle, and even a grey muscle running through the meat. For a premium-priced steak, the quality was disappointing. I sent it back, and by the time the new order arrived, I had waited another 40 minutes. On the bright side, the fries and salad were actually very good. But the drinks were filled with so much ice that I barely got more than a few sips out of them. Overall, it felt like a waste of money and time. I rarely write reviews, but I left feeling frustrated and disappointed. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously.

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                                                                    7. Adriana

                                                                      Toronto9 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      A perfect location for a Saturday lunch overlooking the lake. Brad our server was exceptional!

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                                                                    8. Kennedy

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      We visited Spencer’s for an early Mother’s Day celebration. The food was amazing, all 6 of us were very impressed with what we got. The bottomless mimosas were worth every penny, and our server Steve kept them flowing. The service was amazing, it was very busy at the restaurant but the service did not suffer for that. Overall we were very happy with our experience and will be back!

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                                                                    9. Katherine

                                                                      Toronto2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great service, delicious food, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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                                                                    10. Amit

                                                                      Toronto1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Amazing food and excellent service! Will visit again!

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 5661 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                    Booked 60 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                                    Google Map for Spencer's at the Waterfront

                                                                    1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                      Brant Street
                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                      Burlington
                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                      Mon–Sat 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Paid parking until 4pm on the West Parking Lot
                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                      Matteo Paonessa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Gluten-free Options
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.spencers.ca/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (905) 633-7494
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Spencer’s offers a unique food concept, featuring market fresh fish, exceptional seafood and mouth-watering Craft Cut Steak.
                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                      Spencer's Front Desk: (905) 633-7494

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