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Kate A
3 reviews on 1 places
Excellent park for kids of all ages and abilities. Ample parking and green space with picnic tables.
We had a beautiful dinner here. As a family of four with one school-age child and one toddler, we felt very welcome and we all thoroughly enjoyed the special views of the falls. We made our reservation online in advance, which was for 5:30 on a Saturday evening in March. Upon arrival we were very pleased to have our parking ticket validated ($35 value) and to be seated right by the window with a spectacular view. Since it took about 2 hours to enjoy all aspects of the 3-course meal, we were still there at 7:30pm when the lights came on to illuminate the falls.
Our two servers were named Michelle and Cindy, both of whom were extremely efficient and helpful. They made sure our whole family was taken care of. For example, we were given a high chair for our youngest, able to order our kids' meals right away to get them eating first, kids' drinks were served in cups with lids, extra napkins without asking, etc. Michelle offered some great guidance on menu choices. We chose the prix fixe menu for both adults, and every dish was delightful. The arancini and samosa appetizers were each a great mix of different textures and fresh flavours. The lamb shank and pork main dishes were unique in flavour and generous in portion. I found the combination of roasted pork and sausage with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes was delicious, though the sauce was a bit sweet for my liking. For dessert we had a triple chocolate mousse, which was very rich, and an apple caramel cheesecake, also rich and quite sweet. Honestly we were full and a few sweet bites was enough to finish a really lovely meal.
We felt the value for money was good. The 3-course meal was $65 per person, non-alcoholic drinks were $5, and kids meals with drink included were $12-$16 each, plus $5 per kid dessert. Thanks to the wonderful service and the special setting of this restaurant, it was worth it. Very memorable and enjoyable!
Our two servers were named Michelle and Cindy, both of whom were extremely efficient and helpful. They made sure our whole family was taken care of. For example, we were given a high chair for our youngest, able to order our kids' meals right away to get them eating first, kids' drinks were served in cups with lids, extra napkins without asking, etc. Michelle offered some great guidance on menu choices. We chose the prix fixe menu for both adults, and every dish was delightful. The arancini and samosa appetizers were each a great mix of different textures and fresh flavours. The lamb shank and pork main dishes were unique in flavour and generous in portion. I found the combination of roasted pork and sausage with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes was delicious, though the sauce was a bit sweet for my liking. For dessert we had a triple chocolate mousse, which was very rich, and an apple caramel cheesecake, also rich and quite sweet. Honestly we were full and a few sweet bites was enough to finish a really lovely meal.
We felt the value for money was good. The 3-course meal was $65 per person, non-alcoholic drinks were $5, and kids meals with drink included were $12-$16 each, plus $5 per kid dessert. Thanks to the wonderful service and the special setting of this restaurant, it was worth it. Very memorable and enjoyable!
This is a wonderful place to visit with the whole family. There is a welcome video that's very informative and sets the stage for understanding the life cycle of butterflies. Then you enter the beautiful greenhouse filled with colourful plants and an amazing number of butterflies! They are everywhere! We enjoyed seeing the many different types, we were told there were 40 varieties of butterflies there, and we certainly saw many different colours, sizes, and wing shapes. Kids were really amazed and excited. Butterflies flit about everywhere, some landed on our shoulders and heads, and some would sit on the palm of your hand. (If you are afraid of flying butterflies, you will not like this because you cannot avoid them.)
Recommend leaving your stroller and any bulky backpacks or heavy jackets in the free (unsecured) coat check or in your vehicle. Parking was $8 per hour or $30 per day. Greenhouse is very warm, paths are quite narrow, and there are stairs, but also ramps. We went at opening on a Saturday in March and enjoyed everything in about 2 hours, by the time we were leaving it was becoming very crowded. You will exit through the gift shop, which is really quite big and has a great selection of books, decor, art, sunglasses, jewellery, keychains, t-shirts, etc., as souvenirs. The souvenir photo they offer costs $30. You can also buy drinks and snacks. Washrooms and water fountain on site. The outdoor surrounding area is a huge park of trails and gardens.
Recommend leaving your stroller and any bulky backpacks or heavy jackets in the free (unsecured) coat check or in your vehicle. Parking was $8 per hour or $30 per day. Greenhouse is very warm, paths are quite narrow, and there are stairs, but also ramps. We went at opening on a Saturday in March and enjoyed everything in about 2 hours, by the time we were leaving it was becoming very crowded. You will exit through the gift shop, which is really quite big and has a great selection of books, decor, art, sunglasses, jewellery, keychains, t-shirts, etc., as souvenirs. The souvenir photo they offer costs $30. You can also buy drinks and snacks. Washrooms and water fountain on site. The outdoor surrounding area is a huge park of trails and gardens.