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Spencer's at the Waterfront, Burlington, ON

Spencer's at the Waterfront

4.6
4.6
5567 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining

Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer's at the Waterfront hosts a stunning patio and a glass walled dining room with breathtaking views. Great for a group or a romantic setting. Sip wine while enjoying a fresh and innovative menu highlighting local and seasonal produce, seafood towers and dry-aged craft cut steaks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Taste of Burlington - Lunch

    CA$45.00 per person

    Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Experience the Taste of Burlington this winter with our 3-course prix fixe lunch menu! Available from January 27 - February 9

  • Taste of Burlington - Dinner

    CA$45.00 per person

    Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Experience the Taste of Burlington this winter with our 3-course prix fixe dinner menu! Available from January 27 - February 9

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    CA$85.00 per person

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Nothing says "I love you" quite like a romantic 3-course prix fixe dinner by the waterfront. Celebrate with our specially curated menu, available from Thursday, February 13, to Saturday, February 15.
    Valentine's Day Dinner Photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • Beef Tartare

    Cured egg yolk, comté, red wine syrup | 26

    • Falafel

      Apricot cardamom jam, chickpea crema | 16

      • Burrata

        White raisin jam, cashew brittle, swiss chard | 25 / 35

        • Loaded Potato Flatbread

          Everything onion, crispy asiago, grated potato | 26

          • Confit Mushroom Flatbread

            Polenta, puffed rice, fontina | 26

            • Parker House Rolls

              Tomato vinaigrette | 1.5 ea

              Seafood

              • Oysters

                East coast, house mignonette, hot sauce | 4 ea

                • Snow Crab Cakes

                  Vanilla bean créme fraîche, quince julienne | 26

                  • Clam Chowder

                    Potato, bacon, dill | 18

                    • Tempura Shrimp

                      Avocado, orange, chili | 26

                      • Salmon Tataki

                        Wasabi mayo, pickled shiitake mushroom | 23

                        Shareables

                        • Spencer’s Platter

                          Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, in-house sauces | 80

                          • Spencer’s Tower

                            Oysters, shrimp, salmon tataki, snow crab, poached lobster, scallop ceviche, in-house sauces | 165

                            Salads

                            • Spencer's Wedge

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

                              • Artisan Greens

                                Castelfranco, roasted pear, quinoa, pumpkin seed, brie dressing | 18

                                • Baby Kale Caesar

                                  Bacon, parmesan, anchovy mayo dressing | 18

                                  Entrées

                                  • Nova Scotia Lobster Roll

                                    Choice of house-cut fries or greens | 26

                                    • 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

                                          • Braised Beef Short Rib

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

                                            • Miso Salmon

                                              King oyster mushroom, saffron aïoli | 41

                                              • Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese

                                                Stracciatella, bomba, lemon herb gremolata | 38

                                                • Spencer’s Burger

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

                                                  Craft Cuts

                                                  • 8oz TenderloinCA$63.00

                                                    • 12oz New York StriploinCA$57.00

                                                      Accompaniments

                                                      • BordelaiseCA$6.00

                                                        • Au PoivreCA$6.00

                                                          • Café de Paris ButterCA$2.00

                                                            Sides

                                                            • Crispy Brussel SproutsCA$14.00

                                                              Maple bacon

                                                              • Truffle FriesCA$20.00

                                                                Parmesan

                                                                • Add ChickenCA$16.00

                                                                  • Add Miso SalmonCA$18.00

                                                                    Last updated: October 24, 2024

                                                                    What 5,567 people are saying

                                                                    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 brunch

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Romantic

                                                                    • Halton

                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers a stunning lakeside view and an elegant ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Notable dishes include the lobster roll and short ribs. While some diners note noise levels and reservation delays, the overall experience is "amazing" and ideal for special occasions.

                                                                    5,567 Reviews

                                                                    1. RICHARDH

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Our Martini’s, main courses and desserts were all delicious and perfect. Chef Matteo and server Chris treated us like royalty.

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                                                                    2. Andrew

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Excellent service, however, food and drinks were tasteless and served lukewarm. We were in a rush, so didn’t have time to have food remade. Especially disappointing as we have been coming here for years and watched food quality drop.

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                                                                    3. Maggie

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The burger was exceptional. The server was attentive without being excessive. Nice touch with the candle and chocolate Happy Birthday writing on the plate for dessert. Overall, great experience

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                                                                    4. Alain

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Outstanding service and the food was excellent! The staff was very helpful and we enjoyed our evening very much!

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                                                                    5. Dave

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Excellent service and advice - will be going again!

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                                                                    6. Louisa

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      36 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      36 reviews

                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      A great evening. Chose a Sunday which ultimately will be our night now to come there as quieter. Super food. Great service.

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                                                                    7. Cam

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      31 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      31 reviews

                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Amazing dinner, service and ambiance! This is such a consistent restaurant. Best oysters, Rockefeller we’ve ever had.. We also had the pasta with shrimp and scallops. The pasta was so fresh and you could easily tell it was homemade.

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                                                                    8. Peter

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      The duck was over cooked and very tough My burger was ok but the bun was so soggy it felt like it was dropped in the kitchen sink

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                                                                    9. Raya

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent food and excellent service consistently every time we go. Simply love the place

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                                                                    10. Cheryl

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Toronto

                                                                      24 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      24 reviews

                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Lovely space with delicious food in a gorgeous location. The service was fantastic and we were treated well. Spencer’s is always a treat!

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 633-7494.

                                                                    Spencer's at the Waterfront is rated 4.6 stars by 5567 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                    Booked 61 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    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
                                                                      Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Contemporary Canadian, 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
                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • 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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