A Refined Culinary Experience Inside the Sterling Inn & Spa

If you’re seeking a more elevated dining experience in Niagara Falls, far from the neon lights and tourist crowds of Clifton Hill, AG Inspired Cuisine offers a different kind of atmosphere—quiet, intentional, and deeply rooted in the region’s seasonal flavors.

Located beneath the Sterling Inn & Spa, this intimate, subterranean restaurant feels like a secret worth keeping. With its moody lighting, hushed acoustics, and thoughtful pacing, AG Inspired Cuisine doesn’t just serve food—it invites you to slow down and savor it.

A Tasting Menu with Meaning

Our evening began with an original cocktail: the “Berries, Beets, Battlestar Galactica”—a bold and playful blend of beet-infused gin, fresh tarragon, and tart botanicals. Balanced yet surprising, it set the tone for a meal that would be anything but conventional.

What followed was a chef-curated tasting menu tailored to our dietary preferences, with a noticeable level of care and personal attention. Many dishes weren’t listed on the printed menu, which made each course feel like a quiet conversation between guest and kitchen.

Highlights from the Seasonal Tasting

Several dishes stood out for their precision and creativity:

• Roasted beets with restrained seasoning, reflecting respect for the ingredient’s natural sweetness
  
• A vibrant Niagara asparagus salad, fresh and clean
  
• Grilled quail served with simply prepared parsnip—understated but perfectly executed
  

The common thread was a deep commitment to seasonality and local sourcing. Much of the produce came from AG’s own farm, including the honey used delicately throughout the meal.

A Sweet Finish with Regional Character

For dessert, we enjoyed a delicate rhubarb mille-feuille—light, crisp, and layered with nuance—followed by handmade gelato from pastry chef Andrew, which was smooth, nostalgic, and quietly complex.

We ended the night with the restaurant’s signature: the Ultimate Icewine Martini. Sweet, rich, and deeply local, it was a distinctly Niagara expression that distilled the essence of the region into a single elegant pour.

Hospitality That Matches the Food

What truly elevated the evening was not just the food or drinks—it was the hospitality. Service was warm, never overbearing, and perfectly timed. Every detail—from the cocktail to the pacing of the courses—was handled with care.

AG Inspired Cuisine isn’t just a fine dining restaurant in Niagara Falls. It’s a reminder that, even in a city built on spectacle, quiet refinement still exists. You just have to know where to look.