Restaurant
"Chef Frank Dodd has been chef at Hillebrand Estates winery since 2006 and I love what he does there."
- James Chatto
Hillebrand Winery Restaurant celebrates the relationship between our land, our people, our wines and our food. 2010 Toronto Gold Medal Plates winner, Chef Frank Dodd showcases locally inspired cuisine made with ingredients from the bounty of Niagara Wine Country and Winemaker Craig McDonald pairs them with wines made from grapes that grow in the same soil.
Open for lunch Monday to Saturday from 12 noon to 2:30 pm; Dinner is offered Sunday through Friday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. Brunch is served on Sundays from 12 noon to 2:30 pm. Reservations are recommended. While you are dining with us why not join in on one of our Winery Experiences?
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Wine Club Member? Remember you get a complimentary tasting of our award-winning Trius Brut upon arrival.
Frank Dodd, Chef
Since Frank’s graduation in 1991 from Durham College where he took his apprenticeship, he has never stepped foot out of the kitchen. It is his true passion in life and it shows through this meticulous attention to detail in the kitchen. Working at some of the world’s finest dining establishments including: The Savoy and Dorchester Hotels in London as well as Cliveden Hotel, one of Britain’s finest country houses. Since coming to Canada in 2000, he has worked at Biff’s, Vancouver’s Wedgwood Hotel, and Langdon Hall before taking the Executive Chef position at Hillebrand Winery Restaurant.
Chef Dodd has a passion to focus on the finest seasonal ingredients and strives to produce innovative seasonally-inspired menus that enhance Winemaker Craig McDonald's wines.
Harvest Table Lunch
February 4, 11 & 25; March 24 & 31
12:30 pm Reception; 1 pm Lunch
Join us for a Dining Experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate lunch hosted by a member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team as they share local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a sparkling reception with artisanal charcuterie in Cellar 63, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil. The cost is $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2.
Romance in Wine Country
February 10, 11 & 14
Chef Frank Dodd and Winemaker Craig McDonald have created the perfect dining experiences guaranteed to impress your sweetheart. Enjoy our Valentine's Day themed limited a la carte dinner menu or indulge in our 5-course tasting menu for $85 per person, exclusive of wine, taxes and gratuities. At the end of the meal, cozy up with your significant other to share a delectable dessert.
Can't make it for dinner? Start your romantic weekend with a complimentary glass of Trius Brut at our Valentine's Day Brunch. $45 per person, exclusive of wine, taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 3
Trius Red 2010 Release Lunch & Tasting
February 18
11:30 am Reception
A historic release for Hillebrand that you just need to be a part of. Join Winemaker Craig McDonald for this 4-course tasting menu showcasing the new Trius Red 2010 as well as a selection of his favourite Trius wines. After lunch, Craig will guide you through a structured tasting of Trius Red 2010 and a sneak peek at Trius Grand Red 2010 taken straight from the barrel. The cost is $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
Trius Red Barrel Cellar Dinner Series
February 25; March 31
7 pm Reception; 7:30 pm Dinner
Celebrate over 20 years of Trius with us in our candlelit Trius Red Barrel Cellar. Surrounded by barrels of aging Trius Red, let Executive Chef Frank Dodd showcase his finest locally-inspired dishes. Beginning with an intimate reception, the dinner flows into a 6-course tasting menu, which has been perfectly paired with our best Hillebrand wines. $135 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
Farmers' Market Brunch
Every Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Great wine, great food, great place. Start your Sunday on a high note with a Farmers' Market Brunch at Hillebrand Winery Restaurant. Celebrate local wine and food with a special menu for only $44.95*per person, including a glass of our award-winning sparkling wine. Prepared by Chef Frank Dodd and served with a complementary glass of our award-winning Trius Brut, it is always seasonally inspired and showcases the bounty of Niagara. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 3.
*Plus wine, taxes and gratuities
*Our Guest Service Representative will contact you 48 hours prior to the experience to finalize your booking. At this time, we ask that you provide us with your credit card information so that charges will be made the day of the experience.