Spencer's at the Waterfront

Name: Spencer's at the Waterfront
Address: 1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, Canada, L7S 1B1
Telephone: (905) 633-7494
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (5732)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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

Location
1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON L7S 1B1
Neighborhood
Burlington
Cross street
Brant Street
Parking details
Paid parking until 4pm on the West Parking Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Experiences

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.
Shuck Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday for half-price oysters and half-price select bottles of wine, available from 5pm.
Sunday Prime Rib Dinner
CA$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Let us take care of Sunday dinner for you. Join us at Spencer's for our Sunday Prime Rib dinner available from 5pm to 8pm. Our Prime Rib feature is a 3-course menu including a seasonal starter, prime rib with chef curated accompaniments, and finished with a classic dessert. We can't wait to host you and your loved ones!

Private dining

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Popular dishes

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

What 5,732 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
4.6Service
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 a "stunning lake view" and "amazing food," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "beautifully presented dishes." The patio provides a "peaceful" setting with "sparkling pool and fountain." Despite some noise, the venue remains a "gem in Burlington."

5,732 Reviews

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Carol
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant atmosphere. Service was amazing.Food was very good. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and they brought him a dessert with a candle. A great touch and much appreciated.
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Allan
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Expensive for what we had… Striploin steak was presented as two halves!! Medium to well tenderloin came dried out!! Scott our server was very nice and pleasant…
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Dave
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, steaks and salmon ordered, tiramisu was great also. Margarita was excellent. Awesome view of the lake from the patio.
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Valerie
Toronto / Ontario15 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is wonderful and the food was so delicious! The service was very average. Not engaging and a bit slow. Expected much better service with your restaurant
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Tanis
Toronto / Ontario15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined on the patio and as always IAN is a perfect server! He is kind and funny and very good at anticipating when we require any extras! It was smoking hot out and so he made sure our water glasses were always topped up. The veal Oscar is delicious and it makes me wish there was a crab ravioli option as an entree it’s that good! The hubs tee had shrimp and scallop spaghetti and he loved the sauce it was made in ALOT!
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Nicolas
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really great brunch with a beautiful view. The crab cake Benedict was delicious!
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Katherine VIP
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I thought I would this place one more try after multiple disasters. Saturday lunch with a friend. Made a reservation on Open Table. Asked for a quiet table. Waited 20 minutes at the entrance. Waited 15 minutes at the table for a server and water. Requested a Caesar that was not spicy. Got one that was very spicy. Sent it back. Waited 15 minutes for a Gin and Tonic which came with lime instead of lemon as requested. Waited 25 minutes for food. Server called manager over to discuss. Have met him several times before. Surprised he is still there. He reduced our bill, which was good. On the way out tried to use an exit door where a wedding reception was about to take place. Only trying to exit. One of the wedding party admonished us for attempting to crash wedding. Really? I told him he was rude. There were 250 people there that day. After many attempts to like this place, will never, ever return. A nightmare!
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Kerry
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant, sat outside, was a very hot humid day, but was shaded, drinks were fab, had the crab cakes, nice flavor, oysters were abit sm, steak done to perfection and many perfectly cooked veggies Great that parking was free with a reservation Pool down below seemed dated and dirty, even a dog went for a swim in it Pricey but good, would definatly go back again
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Patricia
Toronto / Ontario19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to this restaurant many times and it never disappoints. As someone with celiac I don’t trust too many places with my food preparation but I’ve never had an issue here and so I will keep coming back. Sat on the patio that overlooks the lake and it was a great summer evening. I had the oysters to start and the Miso Salmon with a crustless cheesecake for dessert. All very delicious and the service is always top notch. Highly recommend.
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Lesley VIP
Toronto / Ontario34 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Spencer's never disappoints. The food was excellent, with a nice view of the lake. Service was great. One of our favourite places to go!
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FAQs

Spencer's at the Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 5732 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 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

Spencer's at the Waterfront

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Weekend Brunch

Shuck Wednesday

Sunday Prime Rib Dinner

Solarium

Custom inquiry

Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

East Coast Oysters

Lobster Thermidor

For the Table

Spencer’s Platter

Spencer’s Tower

Appetizers

Snow Crab Cakes

East Coast Oysters

Beef Tartare

Burrata

Loaded Potato Flatbread

Confit Mushroom Flatbread

Falafel

Clam Chowder

Tempura Shrimp

Foie Gras Torchon

Salmon Tataki

Parker House Rolls

Salads

Spencer's Wedge

Artisan Greens

Baby Kale Caesar

Entrées

Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

Prime Rib Melt

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Avocado Toast

Spencer’s Burger

Braised Beef Short Rib

Miso Salmon

Risotto

Craft Cuts

8oz Tenderloin

12oz New York Striploin

Accompaniments

BordelaiseCA$6.00

Au PoivreCA$6.00

Café de Paris ButterCA$4.00

Sides

Crispy Brussel SproutsCA$14.00

Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Gratin

Truffle Fries

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