Shaws Corner at Restaurant Oban Inn - Restaurant Oban Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Restaurant Oban Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Restaurant Oban Inn

4.6

1230 Reviews

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

Apr 21, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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

Popular dishes

Angus Reserved RibeyeCA$48.00
11 oz Flame Grilled Ribeye Steak, Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Fingerling Potato, Peppercorn Jus
Braised Lamb ShankCA$40.00
Red Wine Braised New Zealand Lamb Shank paired with Creamy Duchess Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Gremoalata, finished with House-made Decadent Demi - Glace
Chicken SupremeCA$43.00
Pan Seared Chicken Supreme, Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto, Parmigiano Reggiano
Seared SalmonCA$36.00
Crispy Seared Salmon, Pea Puree, Fingerling Medallions, Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon Crème Fraiche
Lobster SpaghettiCA$46.00
Fresh Atlantic Lobster Meat, Tarragon & Fennel, Mascarpone Cream Sauce, Chives
Scallops & Tiger ShrimpCA$40.00
Pan Seared Scallops & Black Tiger Shrimp, Miso Corn Salad, Citrus Glaze
Duck ConfitCA$36.00
A centuries-old French Dish. Double Smoked Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash, Seasonal Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique

Starters

Crab CakesCA$22.00
Atlantic Shore Crab Meat, Chili Citrus Remoulade, Lemon and Truffle Greens
Housemade SoupCA$16.00
Chef's Daily Creation
Oban CaesarCA$19.00
Romaine Hearts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crispy Pancetta, Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing, Anchovy, Crostini
Stuffed Cremini MushroomsCA$25.00
Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fior D Latte, Spinach, Crispy Shallots. Served with Housemade Marinara Sauce in a Cast Iron Skillet
Beet SaladCA$19.00
Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets, Apple, Shallots, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, Tossed in Raspberry White Balsamic Dressing
Fresh Sliced Baguette CA$6.00
Served with choice of Homemade Cranberry Butter or Salted Butter

What 1,230 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Continental
Niagara
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Oban Inn offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional quality of food" and a "historic ambience." Guests praise the "excellent service" and "amazing" staff, particularly Alexa and Jimmy. While the menu is small, it features standout dishes like ribeye and seared scallops. Ideal for special occasions.

1,230 Reviews

K
Ken
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As usual, the food and the service was outstanding.
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Eric
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Like counting on the quality of an old friend, this is the experience of the Oban Inn. Exceptional quality of food, atmosphere, comfort, great staff, excellent wine list, just like you'd want to do it for your own best friends.
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Todd VIP
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jimmy and Alexa are great!The food was very good also!
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stephen
Toronto16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For old style fine dinning this is the place to go in NOTL.
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Victoria
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice, historic ambience. Seating by the windows is best.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner, great service at a lovely place to dine. It was not our first visit. We will go again.
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JimW
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the Oban provided an enjoyable evening. Food was excellent and service by Alexa was outstanding. We will continue to return to the Oban when in Niagara on the Lake
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susan VIP
Toronto11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the food. Had the rib eye which was excellent
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Mark VIP
Toronto17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience from greetings to pre dinner drinks, to beautiful and tasty dinner. Staff are all wonderful and food is amazing. Try the seared scallops, lamb shank, and crispy duck!
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Rudy
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food divine …the Inn exceptional…we throughly enjoy our two night stay…
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Restaurant Oban Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1230 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Apr 21, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

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

Popular dishes

Lobster Spaghetti

Duck Confit

Crab Cakes

Menu

Main

Angus Reserved RibeyeCA$48.00

Braised Lamb ShankCA$40.00

Chicken SupremeCA$43.00

Seared SalmonCA$36.00

Lobster SpaghettiCA$46.00

Scallops & Tiger ShrimpCA$40.00

Duck ConfitCA$36.00

Starters

Crab CakesCA$22.00

Housemade SoupCA$16.00

Oban CaesarCA$19.00

Stuffed Cremini MushroomsCA$25.00

Beet SaladCA$19.00

Fresh Sliced Baguette CA$6.00

What 1,230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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