Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery is located in the village of St. Davids Ontario, On a lush rolling hillside farm owned by the descendants of David Jackson Lowrey since 1867. We proudly produce VQA wines from organic grapes, which have captured the attention of critics and wine enthusiasts across the country. Experience our on-site grocery located at the back of the Woodruff house selling bakery items and homemade goods. Linger on the porch overlooking the vineyard and enjoy freshly prepared foods at our restaurant featuring the finest local produce and ingredients. Taste, dine, shop and enjoy Niagara's best!
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Lauren
Oakville, Canada59 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
It was our first time coming to this winery. This was our second stop. We had to pay in advance which isn't terrible but it was the only winery on our list we had to do so. We were so excited because all the reviews and instagram photos seemed amazing! The parking lot was packed so it a few minutes to find a space. We then proceeded to the tasting entrance which has a small sign that said go to the grey building. On the way to the grey building we noticed a table with people which we thought was for the resturaunt but we noticed it was check in for tasting as well. We checked in and the first thing the man said was "you're late so we are going to have to rush your tasting". At this point we we were 5 minutes late to our tasting. We ignored the unwelcoming remark and proceeded to our lovely tasting. She was excellent - very patient, knowledgeable and was also from our home town! We bought a few hundred dollars in total and got our tasting fee waived. While we were waiting for our wine purchases the same man came up to us and asked us to wait inside. A server quickly said or you can sit at another table and enjoy the grounds. He quickly said "oh ya you can do that too". I am so disappointed with the lack of welcoming from this individual. I know people have bad days and I understand we were 5 minutes late but it was our first time there and we were just figuring out how to navigate the grounds. I am so disappointed since all the other staff worked hard to make it a welcoming experience but this individual instead of welcoming us on our first outing out during COVID, made our experience start AND end on a sour note. Please be patient with guests - especially when you have signs around to try and navigate them. I would recommend next time this individual says welcome, ask us have we been there before and proceed with the protocols.
Written September 13, 2020
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intrepidtraveller100
Picton, Canada67 contributions
Aug 2020
I have eaten at this restaurant many many times in the past - always leaving with a happy feeling. This time was so different. They claim that it’s because of Covid-19 that the menu has been dumbed down and slashed. The “Covid-19” safe service was disturbingly inconsistent, the food cold and greasy. The restaurant is now a field of picnic tables under an oversized umbrella. If you’re expecting to find the old high quality Ravine restaurant, forget it. It is now a very different place.
Written August 26, 2020
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Hello,
It is unfortunate that we did not meet your expectations.
Ravine has opted to provide only outdoor service for the dining and tasting experiences as this has proven to be the safest method to gather for our valued guests and staff team during this pandemic. Shade was also necessary in the open area. We have provided entertainment as well as a casual outdoor picnic feel with sanitized spaces.
We will continue to do our best to keep the public and our staff as safe as possible but understand this comes with some differences from the old 'normal'.
We do hope to see you perhaps when we return to safer times.
Written August 27, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rose Nairn
Mississauga, Canada42 contributions
Oct 2022
My husband and I took my recently widowed brother to one of our Niagara favorites, and the experience did not disappoint! My brother loved the wine and especially the kindness and personal touch shown by Rita, who did our tasting. It was so great to see my brother invested in the experience and have some fun, he asked Rita tons of questions and she was so kind...he liked it so much he asked her for a hug at the end of the tasting...and she obliged! Thanks Rita...he really needed an experience to help him know life is still worth living! I'm sure you have no idea how much your friendl manner meant. Visited October 14OCT. Thanks Rita and thanks Ravine for yet another great visit.
Written November 18, 2022
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JulieL44
Montreal, Canada16 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
My husband and I really enjoyed the wonderful view you get outside during the wine tasting at Ravine. The prettiest we’ve seen when we went to NOTL in September 2020. The customer service was good. We did have to wait a little longer at times to get our wines; however, they were pretty busy considering COVID and keeping things clean does take time! I would rather wait knowing the the areas are being properly cleaned between customers. Also, the wines were great! Reasonable prices. Overall, would definitely recommend!
Written October 5, 2020
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Klemcia
Toronto, Canada108 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Been here many times before but last night was the first time during Covid under the massive tent. The menu is reduced to just 6 or 7 items but everything is excellent.
Service is awesome as always, atmosphere chill and relaxed! Will recommend always! This place is a little hidden gem! Enjoy!
Service is awesome as always, atmosphere chill and relaxed! Will recommend always! This place is a little hidden gem! Enjoy!
Written August 2, 2020
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Christian J
Belleville, Canada1,109 contributions
Oct 2021
After we enjoyed a dinner a few years ago in the beautiful Barrel Cellar, now we stopped by for lunch on the patio. We enjoyed the setting and the view.
Cheryl, our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and fast with her service. We truly enjoyed the baby beets salad, mushroom soup and the wild mushroom pizza. Large enough to share among us two. Of course - we liked very much the Chardonnay, Rose and the Cabernet Franc.
And there was live music - and too loud. In short - a great lunch experience. We will be back.
Cheryl, our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and fast with her service. We truly enjoyed the baby beets salad, mushroom soup and the wild mushroom pizza. Large enough to share among us two. Of course - we liked very much the Chardonnay, Rose and the Cabernet Franc.
And there was live music - and too loud. In short - a great lunch experience. We will be back.
Written October 18, 2021
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Amber W
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Jul 2022
We selected Ravine as one of our tasting locations due to its proximity to our AirBNB, having never heard of the winery. Willing to try anything, we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed the tasting. Our host, Shannon I believe, was absolutely incredible. She was super friendly and knowledgable, and more key, easily adapted to the fact one of us was very experienced with wines, while once of us was a more casual drinker, and catered the experience to each of us accordingly. We really loved the approach of having a full menu of wines to choose from with details of the notes of the wines, so we could select four wines we genuinely were interested in that suited our preferences. As a result, we both walked away buying two bottles. We also learned about the process of how each wine was made, and appreciated that for example, Shannon could break down how two wines of the same type were different in terms of how they were made and the impact on flavour. This may not be a name you've heard or seen in your LCBO but make them a stop on your tour. You'll be pleasantly surprised!
Written August 7, 2022
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powbride
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
Feb 2011
Just a word to the wise-bride: It is always a smart thing to do when looking for a venue for your wedding to go with a place that cares about what you want, by offering what services that establishment has. I didn't even get to the planning section of my vow renewal because: I asked for a vow renewal price list of a lunch, tour and early evening event, and i got a reply with my name spelled wrong, a "congratulations on your engagement" , a menu for a 4 course dinner and alchohol and late night music restrictions. They didn't even take the time to mention that they didn't have what I was specifically looking for! It just seems they don't care. It is beautiful, and has everything you'd want for a vineyard wedding, but be cautious of what else they're not paying attention to!
Written February 14, 2011
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Phaedra D
Toronto, Canada6 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
Ravine used to be one of my favourite places to eat lunch in the region...not anymore. I can't comment on changes to the menu as they wouldn't even let me sit down to eat at 2:02 pm on a Saturday. The greeter cited a policy that cuts off the lunch crowd at 2pm sharp on the weekends. Despite the fact that many people were still eating lunch and there were several free tables, they turned us away over a 2 minute technicality. I'm sure I would have been even more disappointed to find out they only now serve mussels on Wednesdays. Seriously? I certainly won't be going back and will stop recommending it to friends.
Written May 29, 2012
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TravelandEat22
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
My husband and I were married at Ravine Vineyard last fall, and we couldn't have been happier! From the start of the planning process, the Ravine team made us feel welcome and were very attentive to our "wedding vision". We live in Toronto and planning a "vineyard wedding in Niagara" seemed a bit daunting sometimes because I couldn't always be there. Luckily the wedding planner was awesome; she had beautiful decor ideas (I stress out having to decorate for family birthday parties, let alone my wedding!!) and she was very easy to get in touch with. The vineyard estate is so beautiful and I was very comfortable working with their recommended vendors.
Working with the chef and kitchen staff was a breeze. They were all very friendly and prompt, and the food was out-standing. My husband has a gluten alergy and they were very accomodating (in shopping around wedding locations I found not all places to have a variety of menu selections). Ravine really worked with us to create a romantic/country inspired menu, complete with braised lamb hors d'oeuvres, chicken pot-pie, and delectable truffled squash ravioli's (among many other wonderful things!!). All of our guests raved about the food - they did not disappoint!!
Gorgeous venue, delicious food, wonderful people!
Working with the chef and kitchen staff was a breeze. They were all very friendly and prompt, and the food was out-standing. My husband has a gluten alergy and they were very accomodating (in shopping around wedding locations I found not all places to have a variety of menu selections). Ravine really worked with us to create a romantic/country inspired menu, complete with braised lamb hors d'oeuvres, chicken pot-pie, and delectable truffled squash ravioli's (among many other wonderful things!!). All of our guests raved about the food - they did not disappoint!!
Gorgeous venue, delicious food, wonderful people!
Written March 31, 2011
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Is your patio dog friendly? (For a well behaved, quiet dog of course!)
Written August 20, 2020
Hello,
I would like to know if this Vineyard is easily accessible from the Niagara Falls Train station? (and also approx taxi/bus prices).
Also how far in advance should the tour be booked (and lunch)? I wont be going until October.
We will be arriving into the Niagara Falls train station and would love to visit this vineyard and niagara on the lake if easily accessibletoo.
Thank you!
Written September 17, 2016
My belief is that this is not easily accessible just by the driving we had to do along agricultural roads that characterize the non-town region of Niagara on the Lake.
As suggested by others, call the winery.
The other option, which might not be a good one because I find them pricey and time constrained is picking up a wine tour either in Niagara Falls or one of the surrounding areas.
Google Maps show no bus service, and I can say I did not see any bus service to vineyards in general.
Written October 4, 2016
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