Spencer's At The Waterfront — Kid-friendly Family Eats in Burlington, Ontario
- Ages all ages
Spencer's At The Waterfront is a great spot for families looking for a meal with a view, offering a welcoming atmosphere for all ages.
What to expect
This restaurant and event venue provides a dining experience that can accommodate families. While not exclusively for children, its general restaurant category and location suggest it's a place where kids are welcome. It's suitable for a casual family meal or a larger gathering.
Best for
Ideal for families seeking a pleasant dining experience with a scenic backdrop.
What parents say
Manfromthemoon
2026-2-15
My wife and I went there for Valentine’s Day and had a reservation. We started with the lobster roll, crab eggs Benedict, and fish and chips — all three were honestly perfect. The lobster roll definitely stole the show though. It was so fresh, flavorful, and just mouth-watering. For dessert, we had the strawberry shortcake waffles, which were the perfect sweet ending. Overall, 10/10. Would definitely go back.
Jeff Jaden
2025-10-14
We had a wonderful experience dining here. Unfortunately, this location does not offer complimentary parking (at least during lunchtime), and finding available parking can be a bit challenging given its proximity to the waterfront. I imagine parking could be even more difficult during the summer months. The service was excellent — the staff were attentive, friendly, and the food arrived promptly. Overall, the food was great. We tried several dishes: • Steak and Eggs: This was our least favorite dish, as the sauce was a bit too lemon-forward for our taste and didn’t pair particularly well with the steak, though that might just be a personal preference. • Crab Cake: Very flavorful, and we found it pairs especially well with the truffle fries. a combination we highly recommend. • Steak Melt: Our favorite dish of the meal. The flavors complemented each other perfectly, and it was executed beautifully. • Brussels Sprouts: Delicious overall, though a touch on the sweeter side for me personally. The view was absolutely stunning. especially if you enjoy being near the water. It’s truly one of the nicest spots I’ve been to. We had a fantastic time here and would definitely recommend this place to others.
Cherryl Tanteras
2026-2-20
Celebrating our friendship at Spencer’s was truly one of the best experiences we’ve ever had! The food was amazing, the ambiance was wonderful, and the service was absolutely top-notch. We especially want to thank our server, Robert, for taking such great care of us. He went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. Five stars aren’t enough — he definitely deserves a raise! Cheers to the whole team! We will definitely be coming back and recommending Spencer’s to our family, clients, and friends.
Mr. Oliver B
2025-12-20
I enjoyed a very delicious lunch here at Spencer’s at the Waterfront. From my lovely waitress Sasha it was a pleasure to receive her great service. She did an excellent job of creating a very nice fine dining experience. She kept our waters topped up, when I went to the washroom she neatly folded my napkin again for my return, she kept a good watch on our table just to see if we needed anything. The food took a bit longer than usual so Sasha apologetically offered me a complimentary Caesar Salad on the house. I sure didn’t expect any special treatment like this but it truly made me feel like a valued customer. I ordered the Clam Chowder potato, bacon, dill oil. I enjoyed it and noticed it had a lot of fresh tasting clams in it. The Baby Kale Caesar Sasha kindly brought me had bacon, parm, anchovy mayo dressing on it. For mains i ordered the Steak cooked medium and Eggs that came with Chimichurri, fingerling potato Also the Quiche with roasted pear, bacon, fontina cheese, spinach. It was better than good and I will be ordering this Quiche every chance I get. The atmosphere was beautiful with a view of Lake Ontario. There was an ice rink below and we were enjoying watching the children skating. I will definitely be coming back to this really great restaurant again soon!
Juan Paulo Aquino
2026-2-18
This is our go to place for special occasions. Reservation is a must. Before COVID, they had AYCE brunch on Sunday. My wife and I brithday are days apart, we enjoyed going here to celebrate. This past Valentine's day, took my wife and daughter for brunch. They have a great kids menu. We had some east coast oysters, which I recommend getting. Fresh and delicious! We also had creamy ricotta flatbread as appetizer, a must order. My wife had a prime rib melt. She enjoyed it but was nothing over the top special. I had the blackened fish taco. Wish they doubled the soft she'll Taco. Kinda fell apart. But Pico de gallo was so good, I would recommend it. Overall it's always a great experience! PS: they bring back the AYCE brunch for easter and mothers day.
