Can I eat with a view of the falls?

Yes, absolutely. The best no-reservation-needed option is the Table Rock Restaurant, right at the edge of the Horseshoe Falls. You’ll pay around $30-50 per person for lunch, but the floor-to-ceiling windows give you a straight-on misty view. Go for a late lunch around 2pm to dodge the crowd. If you want something cheaper, the patio at the Fallsview Casino’s buffet (about $40 per person) has a decent view of the American side, but the food is just okay.

For a splurge, book a window table at the Skylon Tower’s Revolving Dining Room. It’s $60-80 per person for dinner, and the whole restaurant rotates so you see both falls and the gorge. Book at least a week ahead for a window seat. Avoid the Hard Rock Cafe on Clifton Hill—you can’t see the falls from there, just tourists and neon signs. If you’re on a budget, grab a takeout coffee and sit on the benches at the Table Rock observation area. It’s free and you get the same mist in your face.