Trius Winery & Restaurant

You could spend the afternoon at this expansive winery in Niagara wandering the vineyards and hanging by the outdoor sparkling bar. Or, you could make a beeline for a table with Chef Frank Dodd. Since 2006, he has spearheaded the property’s culinary arm, sourcing from nearby farms and paying close attention to the seasons. The menu offers a two and three course prix-fixe and has wide appeal: Gin-cured smoked salmon with warm potato pancakes is an elegant start before digging into heartier entrees like maple-brined grilled pork chops, corn and chorizo stuffed quail, and scallops with sweet pea and mascarpone ravioli. Lunch is the best time to drop by so you can sit on the patio, look out across the vines, and take in the setting.