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"The food is outstanding, but what's even more special about it is the ambiance - there's no '"ye old"' anything within a mile of this place. You really do forget the fact that you are in a strip mall and the owners, Perry and Heidi Johnson are great people, so real. "
- Toronto Star
"In no time, the spot became a best-kept secret, with one or both the Johnsons in attendance, disarmingly friendly service and a strictly Niagara VQA wine list that is astonishingly underpriced. "
- James Chatto
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Chef Ryan Crawford Bio
Chef at Niagara's first "Gastro-Bistro." Serving whimsical Canadian cuisine in a lively, electric atmosphere. His menu reflects a love of classic cuisine tempered with new twists and whimsical takes on old favourites. Each day, Ryan and his team of young, up and coming chefs, produce a variety of house cured meats, salamis and pates for the Signature charcuterie plate which is accompanied by their own seasoned preserves. Artisinal Sourdough breads are baked daily. Come 'REST' at the new Oyster Bar and sample some fresh Canadian oysters or enjoy some house smoked salmon "sushi rolls."
Chef Ryan Crawford joined the Stone Road Grille (a.k.a. Rest) in 2004 from an extended run in Stratford, Ontario at the Old Prune Restaurant and the Stratford Chef School - as a pupil and then as an instructor. Ryan has also worked for local chefs such as Tony Deluca and Mark Picone. Ryan has done his fair share of Stages - working at such places as Eigensinn Farm with Michael Stadtlander, the French Laundry with Thomas Keller and many other top North American kitchens.
In 2006, Ryan became a certified sommelier and continues to create perfect wine/food pairings from their award-winning, Niagara Peninsula exclusive VQA wine list.
Heidi & Perry Johnson
We love dining out and we're constantly searching for places that have great food and a lively atmosphere and feel that we've managed to create here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The irony is that we're always at the restaurant or with our daughter and have little time for dining anymore. We hope you'll enjoy our vision.
We've been in the service and sales industry most of our lives and met while working at a chain steak house in Winnipeg. After a combined 40+ years of exceeding expectations for our clients, we've turned our attention to the hospitality industry. The Stone Road Grille is an eclectic combination of every restaurant - good and bad - that we've ever been to. We approach the business from our guests' perspective and strive to make each guest feel as though they've entered a dinner party at our home.