Winery dining in Prince Edward County
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A world-famous wine critic once said, “Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures”. Here are a few wineries in Prince Edward County offering great culinary experiences as well.
All you need to bring is a healthy appetite and your favourite people for company.
Winery restaurants
Waupoos Estates Winery
The Restaurant at Waupoos Estate Winery is perfect for date night, anniversaries, reunions and other memorable events. Large windows wrap around the gazebo-shaped dining room to maximize the views of the vineyards, apple orchard and Lake Ontario shoreline.
Chef and founder Scott McInerney’s culinary creativity shines with his thoughtful prix fixe lunch and dinner farm-to-table menus. The seasonal ingredients, including proteins, herbs and veggies grown onsite, are as fresh as possible, cooked to perfection and pair well with the curated wine selections.
Location: 3016 County Road 8, Picton
Casa-Dea Estates Winery
Located on the outskirts of Wellington, Casa-Dea is one of The County’s largest and most established wineries, producing quality wines since 2000.
Overlooking the main vineyard, La Pergola Restaurant is an Italian-inspired eatery and patio, the perfect spot to linger over exceptionally good food and wine.
Location: 1186 Greer Road, Wellington
Wine and wood-fired pizza
Huff Estates Winery
Another pioneer property, Huff Estates Winery is one of the original wineries in The County.
In addition to the winery facilities, Huff Estates is home to a chic inn, a celebrated art gallery and a seasonal restaurant and a covered patio with a wood-fired stone pizza oven.
Admire the artwork at Oeno Gallery, savour authentic Italian pizza with crushed San Marzano tomato sauce and garlic drizzle with a glass of award-winning wine and turn in for the evening to your suite overlooking the vineyards.
Location: 2274 Prince Edward County Road 1, Bloomfield
Three Dog Winery
Weekends are made for wood-fired pizza and great wine at the Three Dog Winery patio.
Visit one of The County’s most welcoming wineries for wine tastings and pizza on the patio on Saturday or Sunday. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available, as well as daily charcuterie boards.
Four-legged friends are welcome. There’s also an onsite yoga studio and a vineyard loft suite if you want to stay the night.
Location: 1920 Fish Lake Road, Picton
Black Prince Winery
Just south of Picton, Black Prince Winery is famous for artisan vinegar, quality wines and seasonal gourmet barrel-house wood-fired pizzas served in a rustic barn or outside among the vines.
Location: 13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton
Winery snacks and picnics
Sandbanks Estate Winery
Available on select days during the summer, enjoy a glass of fruity and flavourful Sandbanks wine along with a bistro box from the Shoreline Bistro food truck to enjoy in the picnic area overlooking the vineyards.
Location: 17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington
Sugarbush Winery and Vineyards
Pair wine flights with sharables and sandwiches at this small-lot, artisanal winery.
On select dates throughout the summer, Sugarbush offers cheese plates, pita and dip and gourmet grilled sandwiches to enjoy indoors or outdoors with hand-crafted premium wine sourced entirely on the vineyard.
Location: 1286 Wilson Road, Hillier
Karlo Estates Winery
Karlo Estates Winery put Ontario on the map with the first certified vegan wine in the world.
Pair their delicious food-friendly, well-balanced and sustainable wines with dairy-free and plant-based favourites from the food menu such as tapenade with crostini, crudités and dip, tortilla chips and salsa and a selection of tasty desserts.
Location: 561 Danforth Road, Wellington
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Last updated: May 31, 2024