Hi, 4thplz -

Agree with the suggestion to go on up toward Niagara-on-the-Lake, and take in at least one of the wineries (and to pick up a bottle of icewine), although with teenagers, they might get bored if you spend too much time on that. Still, a nice drive, not that far away, and it really is a nice contrast to the falls area.

Wash Post travel had a Niagara - US vs. Canada comparison piece not that long ago - but can't remember if that had much to say on restaurants. Plenty of chain and touristy restaurants around, but never had anything especially memorable (restaurants at the inns at Niagara-on-the-Lake being a possible exception). If time is an issue, Table Rock may be perfectly fine. Of course, if you get any good suggestions from MapleLeaf, I'd love to know for future cheap BWI-BUF treks I may take.

Another option, depending on timing, and if you're flying to/from BUF, would be the Anchor Inn near downtown Buffalo, for Buffalo wings (of course). You and your family would then be able to say that you've been to the birthplace of such an important food group.

The falls in the winter really can be beautiful - in some ways, I think it's a preferable time to be there.