Top 7 Picton Restaurants On The Water
Picton is home to several restaurants that are located on the water, offering visitors a unique dining experience.
1. The Lighthouse Restaurant
The Lighthouse restaurant has a large patio at the Picton Harbour.
Located: 33 Bridge St, in Picton.
Hours: 7 am – 2:30 pm
- Patio on the water
- Picnic tables with umbrellas
- Take out style to eat on the patio
- Patio size small
- Short walk to downtown Picton
One of the most popular Picton restaurants on the water.
How the Patio Works
- You’ll need to place your take-out order.
- Take your meal outside to the Lighthouse restaurant patio that, offers stunning views of the Picton Harbour while you eat.
They offer homemade meals with fresh, local ingredients.
Enjoy an amazing breakfast but they also offer an extensive lunch menu too.
Lighthouse Restaurant Menu
2. Waupoos Winery
Another popular Picton restaurant on the water is the Waupoos Winery.
Located: 3016 County Rd 8, Picton
Hours: 11 am – 6 pm
- The patio is close to the water.
- View of Lake Ontario
- Outside seating is huge
- Fine dining experience
- Expensive
- 15 min drive from downtown Picton
- Often participates in Countylicious
It’s located on the shores of Lake Ontario and offers International cuisine.
The menu features locally-sourced ingredients and the wine list includes award-winning wines from the Waupoos Estate vineyards.
This is a popular Picton restaurant on the water because the patio overlooks the lake and offers an unobstructed view of Waupoos Island.
Waupoos Winery Patio Menu
3. The Restaurant On The Knoll
Picton is well-known for its restaurants on the water, and one of the best Picton restaurants with a patio on the water is The Restaurant On The Knoll.
Located: 1642 County Rd 12, Prince Edward County
Hours: 4 pm – 8 pm Tuesday – Thursday and 12 pm – 9 pm Friday and Saturday.
- Stunning views of the Sandbanks
- Great Seafood and Steak
- Patio is large
- 15 min drive from downtown Picton
- Extensive menu
Restaurant On The Knoll Menu
The Restaurant On The Knoll is located on West Lake, and the patio is perfectly situated to overlook the Sandbanks waterfront.
Visitors can enjoy stunning views of West Lake while dining on delicious cuisine.
The restaurant also has an excellent selection of county wines, making it the perfect place to enjoy a Picton sunset.
4. The Inn at Lake on the Mountain
One of our favorite restaurants on the water. The Lake on the Mountain Inn is one of the 48 best restaurants in Prince Edward County and it’s easy to see why.
Located: 286 County Rd 7, Prince Edward County
Hours: 11 am – 9 pm 7 days a week.
- Great view of the Lake
- 15 min for downtown Picton
- The patio is a medium size
- Great coffee
The scenic location overlooking the lake is simply nice. The patio on the water is the perfect place to enjoy a meal on a warm summer day.
The patio at Lake on the Mountain Inn overlooks the lake, making it a perfect place to enjoy a meal while taking in the stunning scenery.
The menu features a variety of local dishes, as well as traditional pub fare like burgers and fries.
Lake on the Mountain Inn Menu
5. North Docks Kitchen
North Docks Kitchen is located on the water, and its patio offers stunning views of the harbor in Wellington.
Located: 153 Wellington Main St, Wellington
Hours: 11 am – 8 pm
- Excellent patio on the water
- Reasonable prices
- Excellent food
- 18 min from downtown Picton
- Patio is huge
Wellington is not far from Picton and is home to many great restaurants, and one of the best is North Docks Kitchen.
We choose this patio because it’s on the water and the food is always great.
The view from the patio is simply cool, and it’s very reasonably priced.
North Docks Menu
We choose the North Docks for a delicious breakfast, a romantic dinner, or just afternoon drinks.
6. The Drake Devonshire
The Drake Devonshire patio is especially popular because it offers seats on the waters of Lake Ontario.
Learn more about Drake Devonshire Here.
Located: 24 Wharf St, Wellington
Hours: 8 am – 9 pm and open until 10 pm on Fri and Sat.
- Large patio seating
- Private beach area
- On the shore of Lake Ontario
- Fine Dining
- Expensive
- Often participates in Countylicious
The Drake Devonshire Menu
The Drake is the perfect place for an excellent meal with friends.
The food has always been excellent every time we go there.
Later in the afternoon, we sat on the beach with a glass of wine after our dinner.
7. The Lakeside Motel
The Lakeside Motel is one of Wellington’s best restaurants for its patio on the water.
Located: 349 Wellington Main St, Wellington
Hours: 11 am – 11 pm 7 days a week
- A 5-minute walk from Wellington
- 20 Min drive from downtown Picton
- Large patio on the water
- Excellent food
- Expensive
- Patio Bar
The menu is locally sourced and offers a wide variety of items.
The perfect place for a romantic evening or a night out with friends, the Lakeside Motel offers a unique dining experience.
The Lakeside Motel Wellington Menu
If you’re looking for a waterfront dining experience, Picton has no shortage of restaurants to choose from.
Our list includes casual dining to fine dining restaurants on the water here in Prince Edward County.
There’s something for everyone when it comes to dining in Picton.
See my post about the best ice cream shops in Prince Edward County.
Have you tried any of the restaurants on the water?
What was your favorite patio?
Let us know in the comments!
