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

McFarland House

4.5
4.5
142 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Afternoon Tea
  • 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!

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Niagara

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McFarland House offers a charming afternoon tea experience in a "beautiful conservatory" with historic charm. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and extensive tea selection. The ambiance is often highlighted as "amazing," with servers dressed in period costumes adding to the atmosphere. While some mention the food could improve, many appreciate the "lovely environment" and recommend the historic house tour.

142 Reviews

  1. Joyce

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  2. Patricia

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  3. Diane

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think about booking the tour of the house before or after tea. You won’t regret it

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  4. Linda

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are from the U S and we always go to McFarland house whenever we visit the area. It is the highlight of our trip.

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  5. Mollie

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea was lovely as always! This is one of my favorite places to visit in NOTL!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sept 15,2024

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  7. Shari

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pretty spot. The food was okay. The service was not very attentive and slow. I would go back as it is a very relaxing and nice location. We really enjoyed the tea. I had Niagara Peach which was very delicious.

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  8. Randi

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a beautiful site for high tea! The food was delicious. We really enjoyed it. The tea selection was tremendous! Something for everyone. The wait staff was not great, to be honest. Our waitress didn’t seem to want to be there and asking for her help seemed like she took offense to it.

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  9. Liza

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The room was lovely with greenery surrounding like sitting in a greenhouse. We did the cream tea and lunch option with sandwich and salad. The food was tasteless - sandwich with salad - tiniest sandwich, dry and littlest amount of turkey. The scone was tasty although only 1 offered with tea for $13 is not great value. We left hungry afterwards and needed to get pizza somewhere. The tea served in clear steeping pots - jars looked cloudy and dirty and didn’t match ambiance of the tea cups. Would have been nicer if tea served in tea pots.

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  10. Leslie

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place for high tea with great friends! Cannot wait to return - looking forward to Christmas time there! Staff outstanding service and knowledge of tea etc.

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FAQs

McFarland House is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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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