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Sandstone Grillhouse
Category: Restaurants Steakhouses Steakhouses [Edit]
5467 Victoria AveNiagara Falls, ON L2G 3L3
(905) 354-7225
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat-Sun 3 pm - 2 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy
- Has TV:
- Yes
19 reviews for Sandstone Grillhouse
19 reviews in English
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Review from Mike U.
Good food, great service.
The waiter was very personable and carried on a conversation with everyone at the table.
You are not kidding, the bread that they serve you is delicious. Buttery, garlicky and topped with some rosemary.
Honestly, the food was well prepared and portioned properly to hit the spot for anyone that is hungry.
I had the Mediterranean chicken and the white meat was still moist and steamy hot with every bite along with the goat cheese it balanced out the flavors well, chasing it down with a nice cold brew from the tap. -
Review from Kari M.
Don't believe the hype! We had high expectations from the rave reviews on Yelp. The location of this restaurant is just outside of the touristy Niagara Falls area, so if you're staying on "the strip" - visiting Sandstone is NOT worth the drive or walk.
We ventured North to celebrate my husbands birthday and somehow landed in Niagara Falls. With no dinner plans, I frantically LOOKED ON YELP (total FAIL, you yelpers let me down this time!) to see which local restaurant would be our best bet to providing a nice birthday dinner. Like any responsible diner, I called a head and asked if we needed reservations and was promptly told that it was unessacary. Upon entering the restaurant, our ears were greeted by the melodic sounds of a live musician singing covers of top 40 hits. His voice was pleasant and added an unexpected touch. The service was excellent (deserving of two stars). We were immediately greeted by a hostess who inquired if we had a reservation and I replied, "no" since we were told that one wasn't needed on the telephone. The place was relatively empty for 9 pm on a Saturday night.
Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. I informed her of a food allergy and she went above and beyond to ensure that nothing I ordered contained allergens. We started with brushetta which was excellent. Following that was the fresh baked Rosemary and Parmasean encrusted bread which was also really good (see photo).
There aren't a ton of vegetarian or seafood options on the menu which made ordering very difficult. Out of default I ordered the spinach gnocchi. It was my first time having gnocchi (see photo) and will probably be my last. Prior to ordering the waitresses did warn me that the gnocchi wasn't as firm as normal. The filling of the gnocchi was gushing out. I was so turned off that I could not stomach more than a handful of gnocchi and ended up giving them to my husband. He ordered lasagna (see photo) which he thought was just okay and not better than Olive Garden. All in all this was not the birthday dinner that I desired for my hubby especially for the $60 that we paid. The next time we are in Niagara Falls, Ontario we will be eating elsewhere. -
Review from Josh H.
10/12/2011
Outstanding service. I had the most awesome waiter.
Meal was really well rounded. Definitely better than a tourist spot. Great stuff.
Tip: It is kind of a dark, almost romantic place. -
Review from Steve B.
11/20/2011
Went here because of the high reviews. I think the patrons at this restaurant need a taste bud transplant. The food was overpriced, bland and even the "free" desert seemed like a Sara Lee Chocolate cake...
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Review from Kate A.
7/24/2011
We just got back from our dinner at the Sandstone Grillhouse and it was EXCELLENT - Thank you, Yelp :)
My husband and I visited Niagara Falls with his parents and wanted to get off the beaten path for dinners. This place is actually within walking distance of all the hubbub but was far enough away that the crowds had dispersed and, subsequently, the prices were also a lot more reasonable!
We started with drinks (cocktails around $6, martini's around $7, beers around $4) and were served some amazing fresh bread that was already buttered and seasoned. The daily soup and salad with homemade Italian dressing were both well received by my in-laws.
Our entrees consisted of a Pork Tenderloin with peach sauce special, the Grilled Chicken Supreme, the Mediterranean Goat Cheese Chicken, and the AAA Beef Tenderloin. Everyone raved about their respective meals - all of the meat was very juicy and tender, the potatoes were nicely seasoned, and the vegetables well cooked.
For dessert, two of us got a Wild Berry Creme Brulee special, one got an ice cream sundae with raspberry sauce, and one got the Chocolate lava cake with WHITE chocolate filling - All of them were AWESOME.
Also, our waiter, Terry, was very good. He got everything right without writing anything down and he's a local who had great advice for watching the fireworks and where to eat in Niagara Falls, NY.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience! -
Review from Joan H.
6/17/2011
I came for a post-wedding lunch and I was just absolutely impressed. First of all, this family-style restaurant opened on a Sunday just for my cousin's event, and it was also so great to be the only ones there. The service, was also great - made especially so since they were opening on a usual off day.
The food was absolutely delicious. They have this rosemary bread that is so buttery good and warm and crispy. Must try! I got the salmon and was happily accommodated when I requested double veggies rather the rice. Best of all, the servers were sensitive to the fact that there was one vegan on our table - and not only did they make his pasta loaded with veggies, but dairy free. And even better -- they purposefully made an out of this world bruschetta butter free.
I was really amazed at their consciousness of this special diet. I guess they are really into being conscious, as they also used eco-friendly paper straws. It's a bit weird, but they work.
For a two course meal complete with appetizers and soda/coffee/tea at $18.95 and the restaurant to ourselves, I'd also say it was great value.
I'll agree with Julie D. about the interior -- very pleasant and classy, plus parking just outside.
Do plan an event here or come here if you want some great food and service! It is a guaranteed welcome change from the Vegas-like circus Niagara Falls has become. -
Review from Denee H.
Brampton, ON
7/21/2011
The bf and I came here for my birthday dinner after reading some of the reviews and we were not disappointed. We went around 8 p.m. on a Tuesday so the restaurant was not crowded at all. Our server was extremely nice and polite and lead us to a nice booth.
I had been craving for a burger for the longest while and figured it would be a good time to have one. I ordered the 'Caliente Burger' with Bruschetta as a starter. The food was delivered quickly and tasted delicious. The prices were very reasonable for a restaurant in the area. The service from the employees remained courteous and extremely nice throughout our dinner which is definitely one of the reasons that we'll be going back! -
Review from Taso C.
6/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a great, local alternative to the franchise-infested Niagara Falls.
Fresh, delicious, well prepared, local food. Very friendly & attentive service! So glad we found this place. -
Review from Steven S.
7/6/2011
We had a great dinner at The Sandstone Grillhouse. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The Greek salad is simply outstanding. We started the stuffed portabella mushrooms, very good.
We will go back to The Sandstone Grillhouse every time we are in Niagara Falls,ON. -
Review from Julie D.
11/14/2010
Sandstone is kinda out of the way. We found in on Yelp. Our hotel concierge hadn't even heard of it. We decided to try it anyway. We were a bit surprised to see an empty parking lot when we arrived. But we forged ahead...
The interior design has a bit of old world elegance. I loved the stone fireplace and ambient lighting and artwork. The host allowed us to chose our table, we picked a cozy booth. Service was warm and friendly. We shared the coconut shrimp appetize. The Malibu rum sauce was yummy. So was the bread with rosemary. So, so good! BJ wanted to try the grilled scallops, however the restaurant was OUT! Wow. Bummer. He got brick chicken instead, which was amazing. I tried the linguini carbonara with shrimp, very good. We were very happy with our dinner. -
Review from Greg S.
8/3/2011
Just OK. I had the swordfish special and was a little disappointed. Billed as grilled swordfish with a pineapple salsa over a rice pilaf and veggies. The flavors didn't come together to create a memorable meal but rather tasted like unseasoned swordfish covered in salsa sans pineapple. The occasional bite into a piece of ginger didn't add to the experience. Kids meal included an overdone burger and dry chicken fingers. Wife enjoyed feta covered chicken. Atmosphere was nice but not unique. I couldn't figure out if our waitress was new and nervous, excited, or was suffering withdrawal shakes.
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Review from Darren M.
North York, ON
7/1/2011
When my family and I first walked into Sandstone Grillhouse after a hot summer day, we were immediately greeted by just enough air conditioning to make the room feel pleasant.
Every waiter had a friendly, relaxed attitude (perhaps due to only a fifth of the restaurant being full). Even to my mom's nitpicking request to switch to another table, the waiter was more than happy to comply. Another waiter, Terry, asked my dad which style of beer he wanted. My dad, not knowing which one to choose, gave Terry a knowing look, who responded by suggesting his favourite style.
But by far, the best aspect was the food, which was served in generous portions. From the crunchy garlic bread to the fresh salad to the tasty calamari to the authentic gnocchi, steak, and chicken, the approval I received from my stomach and my taste buds was nonstop.
Well, that was a lie. The fun had to stop sometime. I quickly got full off of the boundless amounts of garlic bread, so dessert was out of the question. The bill came to $120. Not too bad for 4 people! -
Review from Anele S.
10/18/2010 5 photos
4.5 for sure. By far the BEST meal we had in Niagara Falls and thanks to Yelp! We went on a Thursday night with no reservation which seemed to really throw off the greeter/waiter. The restaurant was 1/4 full (being generous) and he acted like he could squeeze us in before some massive rush came in. We both got the french onion soup which was SO good as was the bread served with it. Simple, yet flavorful. French bread with butter, rosemary and parmesan cheese baked until crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft inside.
Dinner was chicken parmesan for me and open faced sirloin sandwich and fries for him. My chicken parm was the best I've ever had. You could cut the chicken with a spoon. The marinara over linguine was awesome. Slightly underseasoned for my personal taste but still really good. The hubby loved his sandwich and fries and was jealous of mine.
The owner came around and greeted us and asked how things were, if he could get us anything, etc. He was so sweet and cute and we'd go back just to see his great hospitality.
This would easily be a 5 star but the nervous, type A waiter made us feel like we were breaking some rule by not having a reservation, wasn't as attentive to us as people who had reservations and the restaurant never got over 1/3 full by the time we left at 7:30pm. Loosen up lil' man! Definitely a must do while in the area! -
Review from Peter W.
7/14/2011
Nice place, a bit away from tourist restaurants which made the food better than the typical tourist restaurant and the pricing more accurate for what you were getting. Nice atmosphere, friendly service and we didn't feel rushed. Would recommend for one dinner while there, not a very far walk from the center of everything.
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Review from R. M.
Scarborough, ON
2/23/2011
I really want to give this a better review! But I can't quite bring myself to do it. On the plus side, the service was impeccable. Just lovely. The waitress was spot on with the wine recommendation and very attentive. But the food just wasn't that great. I had a spinach gnocchi with a red pepper sauce - the gnocchi were very good, if almost too squishy - the problem was the sauce. The pairing was a mismatch, and it seemed thrown together. My husband had a fillet steak special with shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, and mixed veg. His steak was not well cut and completely underwhelming - potatoes were good but the veggies were waaaaayyyyy overcooked, mushy, and tasteless. Considering that the prices here are not cheap, we expected better. Otherwise the place is lovely!
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2010 3 photos
I am so happy that I found this place!
After scouring the internet looking for a good, decent priced, with good atmosphere, that doesn't look ghetto from the outside, I found this one. I'm not sure why all the restuarants north Lundys Lane and the Falls look so terribly rundown.
The food was excellent. Loved the garlic bread smoothered in melted butter that was given to us on the house. Steak was good, spinich gnocchi and a seafood pasta. Variety of different types of food on the menu from steak, burgers to pastas and fish.
VERY pleased with the meal and the friendly wait staff.
The place itself was like a cozy home. Seemed quite kid friendly as well. They also were very good about us changing the reservation time about 3 times. -
Review from Stan V.
Toronto, ON
2/27/2011
I'm sorry, I was very disappointed.
Despite all the great reviews this place is getting, I did not enjoy my experience.
Food - It's pretty hard to screw up steak.. Nice presentation. Dinnerware could have been nicer and more sophisticated. As is it looks like the stuff you can buy in Dollarama.
Speaking of dollarama - price was $80 for 2 which is pretty reasonable for NF region.
Atmosphere - This is where it get's major thumbs down from the time I came in. Dislike the way parking was done (not right next to entrance), so if you are in NF and there is snow or rain (that's not a very big IF) you may come in a bit wet.
Next, the kids. I have absolutely nothing against kids - just not when they are loud, obnoxious and the parents do nothing about it (if you are one of those people who can't control their offspring - yes, the world hates you for not spanking your kids =). Anyway this made conversation difficult and me annoyed.
I honestly couldn't care jack about food - I can cook just fine myself. I only go out to eat to meet other people, enjoy the ambiance and have a conversation, so all in all this was a major FAIL.
Service - Srs the waiter said the most awkward things, which even my companion had noted.
Not going back except maybe to talk to the waiter and personally express my gratitude for seating me next to the fun family described above.
What I dislike about (other's) negative reviews is that they crap all over one place, but do not suggest anything else, so here we go. If you like the FOOD and atmosphere aspect, I'd recommend Copacabana Steakhouse. This is great for larger parties, s/a friends, family etc - it has a great setting for having a fun conversation. Make reservations, and walk in really hungry, because this place is great. Also very reasonable, I remember paying sub $50 for the unlimited meat/buffet option. So far as places with more private settings, I'm still undecided.
Cheers -
Review from Liza M.
7/30/2009
This place was great. just a short walk from near the bird aviary and rainbow bridge on the Canadian side. I had the linguine florentine. which had amazing portabella mushrooms, delicious artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, spinach, garlic and oil. my husband had their spinach gnocchi, which were huge and so light like little plump pillows. our waitress was not so great. pretty bad service. We decided right after ordering our entrees to order an appetizer but she was no where to be found, so we never got one. then she said she was bringing water when our meals were dropped off, it didn't come until 15 minutes later. But the meal definitely made up for it. And the other waitress near by seemed great to the tables near us.
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Review from H J.
10/12/2010
New in town and hungry, wife found this with Yelp. We were glad she did! With the 4 of us, 3 had steaks and all were cooked as requested, med rare, no more and no less, just right. Side veggies were fresh and not over cooked, just right. Portions were just right for us hungry folks. Oh yes, bread was so fresh, we had seconds. Wife had the portabello mushroom appetizer for dinner and just "nibbled" on steaks from the rest of us, just right for her. Came on a rainy night and this was just the right place to satisfy our hunger and felt too comfortable to leave. Attendants were attentive and very friendly and put up with us. We will be back someday to see the falls and when we do, we will make it a point to come back here.
