Restaurants in St. Catharines
Best Restaurants
Cafe • $$
Chinese • $$
“Best Waitres is Jenny, so friendly and lovely . TOP 🫶👋👋👋👋 5 Stars”
Japanese • $$
“I visited today and it was amazing! The food was delicious and such a wide variety! The robots were really cute! My server Scott was phenomenal as well 😊”
Barbeque • $$
“Breakfast menu is excellent👌Great authentic Filipino cuisne🥓🍗🥘🍤🍳”
Indian • $$
“Excellent food and service. II's also good they are open for lunch and not late afternoon as soon restaurants are.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Comfort Food • $$
“Very small and cozy, and the food was excellent! We has goulash, schnitzel and gravlax...and very well-prepared and traditional. Drinks menu was varied, with lots of options for 4 very different preferences at our table. Honestly one of the best home-cooked type meals we've had in a long time.
Even the bathrooms were cozy!”
Chinese • $$
“I have been to Inchins twice in the St. Catharines location and I just love it. The place is nice and clean, friendly staff to talk about the different types of spicy curry there is, music just relaxing to hear. Had two different Chicken Curries and loved them in my two visits. Garlic Naan is great to dip in the sauce for eating the curry. Refreshing beverages to have you can’t go wrong. Would love to try the spiciest Curry at the Niagara Falls location one day. For me I rate 10 out of 10. 😃 👍🏻”
Recommended Restaurants
Recommended
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“We came for a Sunday lunch before heading home from Niagara Falls to Pennsylvania -definitely didn't need a reservation at that time because we were literally the only people there but that means we definitely had great service! We just got engaged that weekend and our server was so sweet.”
Canadian • $$
“There was 7 of us. The food has changed for the better! Food was great but the service was even better. I have found lately going out isn't what it used to be, but this evening changed my mind. Probably the best service we have had in at least a year! Fantastic waitress, friendly , on the ball and it was busy for a Thursday evening. We will be back.”
Greek • $$
“I recently moved to St. Catharines and ordered a takeout. It was the best Greek food I ever tasted and the fish was exquisitely seared along with plenty to eat. - No long wait after ordering either! The price was excellent too. Highly recommended!!”
Chinese • $$
“The food was surprisingly good. We purchased the fish in chili broth, beef noodle soup, veggie fried rice and egg plant garlic sauce. The fish was full of flavor but could have used more veggies. The eggplant was cut on the thicker side and was soft and sauce was flavorful. The fried rice was your typical take out. And the beef noodle soup, the beef was very flavorful and the broth was good but the noodles were overcooked.
The restaurant itself was older and a bit run down. We were the only party having dinner at the time.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Cafe • $$
“Josh is the best, he served me and my friends for what was one of the funnest nights out I’ve experienced. 10/10 would come back”
Pizza • $
“Just plain old fashioned amazing pizza. My kid and I are pizza snobs. We could not have been happier than to have found this restaurant!! Try it!”
Chinese • $$
“Best Waitres is Jenny, so friendly and lovely . TOP 🫶👋👋👋👋 5 Stars”
Japanese • $$
“I visited today and it was amazing! The food was delicious and such a wide variety! The robots were really cute! My server Scott was phenomenal as well 😊”
Sushi • $
“Run! Don’t walk to this place!! We ordered a Med Party tray, Hamashi Sashimi, seaweed salad, Nigiri Tobiko. The pictures speak for themselves, super fresh, large cuts, bursting with flavour! We’ve also previously ordered Poke bowls both Tuna and Salmon and were blown away how fresh, flavourful and filling the portions are. What a fabulous addition to the St Catharine’s/Lincoln food scene!! Oh, and the folks running the show are kind, appreciative, highly skilled and professional. I’ve finally found my local Sushi fix after 4 years of searching 🙏”
Barbeque • $$
“Breakfast menu is excellent👌Great authentic Filipino cuisne🥓🍗🥘🍤🍳”
Indian • $$
“Excellent food and service. II's also good they are open for lunch and not late afternoon as soon restaurants are.”
Comfort Food • $$
“Very small and cozy, and the food was excellent! We has goulash, schnitzel and gravlax...and very well-prepared and traditional. Drinks menu was varied, with lots of options for 4 very different preferences at our table. Honestly one of the best home-cooked type meals we've had in a long time.
Even the bathrooms were cozy!”
Chinese • $$
“I have been to Inchins twice in the St. Catharines location and I just love it. The place is nice and clean, friendly staff to talk about the different types of spicy curry there is, music just relaxing to hear. Had two different Chicken Curries and loved them in my two visits. Garlic Naan is great to dip in the sauce for eating the curry. Refreshing beverages to have you can’t go wrong. Would love to try the spiciest Curry at the Niagara Falls location one day. For me I rate 10 out of 10. 😃 👍🏻”
Canadian • $$
“There was 7 of us. The food has changed for the better! Food was great but the service was even better. I have found lately going out isn't what it used to be, but this evening changed my mind. Probably the best service we have had in at least a year! Fantastic waitress, friendly , on the ball and it was busy for a Thursday evening. We will be back.”
Greek • $$
“I recently moved to St. Catharines and ordered a takeout. It was the best Greek food I ever tasted and the fish was exquisitely seared along with plenty to eat. - No long wait after ordering either! The price was excellent too. Highly recommended!!”
Wineries • $$
“I’ve never been a butter tart fan - BUT that has changed forever (if they’re from 13th Street’s Bakery) I picked up a couple pecan nut butter tarts and raspberry & Coconut butter tarts!! Wow I’m in love from the flaky pastry to the Devine filling💕💕💕💕. Oh and their breads - definitely worth a visit. We will back very soon. Thank You🌸 PS - They deliver too 🙌”
Korean • $$
“Good was amazing, attention as well. Everything was super tasty. They mentioned they finished winterizing so the patio can be used through the year, which is another plus. We forgot something and they called us to let us know they were putting it apart until we can come pick it up.”
Vegan • $$
“We ate here last night and were so impressed with the variety of food and the taste ! My husband is not plant based but ended up ordering and loved everything we ordered ! Highly recommend”
Online Reservation Available
Chinese • $$
“The food was surprisingly good. We purchased the fish in chili broth, beef noodle soup, veggie fried rice and egg plant garlic sauce. The fish was full of flavor but could have used more veggies. The eggplant was cut on the thicker side and was soft and sauce was flavorful. The fried rice was your typical take out. And the beef noodle soup, the beef was very flavorful and the broth was good but the noodles were overcooked.
The restaurant itself was older and a bit run down. We were the only party having dinner at the time.”
Wineries • $$
“I’ve never been a butter tart fan - BUT that has changed forever (if they’re from 13th Street’s Bakery) I picked up a couple pecan nut butter tarts and raspberry & Coconut butter tarts!! Wow I’m in love from the flaky pastry to the Devine filling💕💕💕💕. Oh and their breads - definitely worth a visit. We will back very soon. Thank You🌸 PS - They deliver too 🙌”
Korean • $$
“Good was amazing, attention as well. Everything was super tasty. They mentioned they finished winterizing so the patio can be used through the year, which is another plus. We forgot something and they called us to let us know they were putting it apart until we can come pick it up.”
Mediterranean • $
“Simply amazing food. Tasty, well-priced, vegetarian options. Thank you so much!”
Thai • $$
“It was very good. My favorite Thai restaurant. The flavors are fantastic and hit every sense of taste. My only disappointment was that the panang curry and mango curry had almost no veggies in them. Usually there is a good array of colored peppers and onion in them.”
Wine Bar • $$$
“It's reasonably priced wine list for Wednesdays. I live in an apartment just above. It's on my list as I haven't had time to go in but looking forward to when I am able. I might do another review after because four stars turn into five stars!”
Canadian • $$
“Classic service, amazing food, great atmosphere, it’s always a great evening at Wellington”
Canadian • $$
“Visited over the summer while visiting the area. Food and service were exceptional. Ribs and cornbread were the best,! Look forward to going back again.”
Greek • $
“Awesome food and fast service! An incredible option to a fast food lunch for less $$ and I’m guessing just a lil healthier”
Comfort Food • $$
“Was there for lunch with 4 friends, Taylor was a fabulous server, she offered suggestions, coordinated our drink choices and was friendly and the perfect amount of attention.”
Comfort Food • $$
“This is by far the best Swiss Chalet I’ve been to. Our server, Kate, was friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food was very good. My only negative is that there was too much grenadine in the Shirley Temple and I don’t recommend getting it.
Some in my party noted that the portion sizes seem smaller than in the past, but sadly shrinkflation seems to be everywhere these days. The portions were still enough for a very full lunch meal.”
Mediterranean • $$
“Fantastic place to enjoy a delicious meal. Cafe Amore has now risen to the top of my list of favourite restaurants. The first time I was there it was a summer dinner outside. I experienced the Black and Blue pasta. Simply delectable. Last night we returned for an early Valentine’s Day dinner. This time I could not resist the Steak Gorgonzola. So incredibly decadent, so delicious. My wife had the Penne Alfredo with Lobster and Crab. Also a beautifully presented dish that was delicious. The Caesar salad is definitely worth the upgrade too. Cozy and warm dining experience with a great staff. We are looking forward to coming back soon. There’s just too many delicious options on that menu. See you soon!”
Cafe • $
“Leah is a gracious host, as are her staff at The Hub Cafe! Located in the Corbloc building on King Street, St Catharines. Great food & service! Stop by you’ll be welcomed. �”
Tapas • $$
“Fantastic food with great cocktails and amazing staff. Highly recommend! The Thursday 5 for $50 tapas deal is an extra bonus.”
Canadian • $$$
“I think I found my new favourite local restaurant. Fried chicken is to die for. Great service and ambiance too.”
Italian • $$
“Wonderful dinner experience, great food and service!”
Asian • $$
“We had an excellent experience at Wind tonight- there was an unfortunate event of a medical emergency, in which the staff reacted with the upmost compassion and professionalism. The guest quietly insisted on covering the drinks for the people around them (which was so so so kind & unnecessary- but thank you ❤️ just glad you are okay), and Wind covered an additional round if we were interested, which was totally above and beyond for a circumstance outside of anyone’s control. My deepest gratitude & well wishes go towards the guest who had a tough night- that was so kind & generous of you, I hope you’re doing well ❤️ and to the staff who maintained a positive energy & professional manner, job well done, everything was handled so courteously & thoughtfully.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Hamburger • $
“A&W has never let me down, it is the only fast food that I will go to, the breakfast is cooked to your specifications and brought to your table and the coffee is perfect. My favourite teen burger and in fact all the burgers are delicious.of course the root beer is so good I keep some cans in my fridge.”
Bakery
“We ordered 100 tarts from Scott for daughters wedding. Scott individually wrapped an assortment of tarts including Skor, Turtles, Raisonette, etc. We used them as favours at each table setting and the rest were left on a tray by the door. There were none left! Guests are still raving about the most delicious butter tarts they ever had!! A big hit at the wedding! Thanks so much Scott! Will definitely be ordering from you again!”
Hamburger • $
“Customer service was friendly and Pronto on time and it was Komel Customer service attendant that l found was superb. The breakfast and teen burger was great. Thank you.”
Hamburger • $
“We came in having a little difficulty with the ordering app. Amneet(I believe is her name) was more than helpful. She was very helpful and very pleasant. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves.”
Coffee & Tea • $
“I came into your establishment to buy coffee and use the restroom. Come on guys keep your restrooms clean toilet plugged tissue paper all over the floor and sink didn't work.”
Fast Food • $
“This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delightful. The space itself is elegant yet comfortable, creating a perfect environment for a meal. I especially loved how well the dishes were presented. It’s clear that quality is their top priority. I can’t wait to come back for another visit.”
Fast Food • $
“Big location, with ample seating and reasonable time frame between placing order and getting food. Lots of parking as well and playplace for the kids. Fries a bit stale and washrooms are locked.”
Fast Food • $
“Just want to give a huge shout out to the young man named Daniel in drive thru last night. Very well mannered, respectful and one of the best drive thru employees I’ve seen. He deserves a raise.”
Coffee & Tea • $
“I always visit this Tim Hortons……
I would like to special thanks Gurleen Kaur who greeted me with a lovely smile.. she was friendly ,attentive, going above & beyond to help me….. Everything was prepared with care & the hot chocolate was delicious Thanks again to Gurleen and the whole team for their excellent customer service”
Chinese • $$
“We went for the all you can taste brunch. It was amazing. The food was incredible The bbq pork puff pastry is amazing. It melts in your mouth. Thomas was an excellent server. He was there anytime we needed him. I wish it was on more days than just Tuesday and Wednesday. It would be nice as a Sunday brunch. I have more often if it was on more days due to work. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Indian • $$
“Food was amazing and portions were huge! Service was excellent. I am looking forward to my next visit 😁”
Takeout Restaurants
Vietnamese • $
“Amazing food. I frequently order the tofu fresh rolls and they come well spiced with a bean tamirand sauce. Very flavourful and cool owners!”
Vegan • $$
“We ate here last night and were so impressed with the variety of food and the taste ! My husband is not plant based but ended up ordering and loved everything we ordered ! Highly recommend”
Vegan • $
“this place is a gem. next time ur near ontario St make sure you check this place out. the food is amazing great prices excellent sized portions. owners are also great people super friendly. I highly recommend giving this place a taste your taste buds will thank you!”
Burgers • $
“The burgers here were fresh and delicious. Our order came out quick and the owners were very friendly. I would definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try. Two thumbs up👍👍”
Halal • $
“amazing food! good prices, and friendly service. the owner is the nicest guy around. you can honestly kill 20 minutes just talking with him. hands down my favourite place for shawarma!”
Asian • $$
“We had an excellent experience at Wind tonight- there was an unfortunate event of a medical emergency, in which the staff reacted with the upmost compassion and professionalism. The guest quietly insisted on covering the drinks for the people around them (which was so so so kind & unnecessary- but thank you ❤️ just glad you are okay), and Wind covered an additional round if we were interested, which was totally above and beyond for a circumstance outside of anyone’s control. My deepest gratitude & well wishes go towards the guest who had a tough night- that was so kind & generous of you, I hope you’re doing well ❤️ and to the staff who maintained a positive energy & professional manner, job well done, everything was handled so courteously & thoughtfully.”
Chinese • $$
“We went for the all you can taste brunch. It was amazing. The food was incredible The bbq pork puff pastry is amazing. It melts in your mouth. Thomas was an excellent server. He was there anytime we needed him. I wish it was on more days than just Tuesday and Wednesday. It would be nice as a Sunday brunch. I have more often if it was on more days due to work. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
Mexican • $
“Thank you for having Gluten free options. It allowed my son to be able to eat put without worrying. we will definitely be back!!!!”
Cafe • $
“well i was there last nite for the show(lynn)...awesome show.....she really spoke to me thru her mind....great flatbread and of course canoli....i bought 4....thanx to the wonderful attitive staff...until we meet again...Maria”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Came here for a work party, great service and incredible food!”
“Stacked food is absolutely amazing and delicious! The staff are so friendly it's like getting together with the family and Friends. Everyone is so friendly.”
Pubs • $$
“Portion sizes are amazing! Server was very efficient and friendly. Noise level was high but there was live jazz/blues. We were seated in the back, as per our request, which helped though.”
Pizza • $
“Best Pizza in Town. Friendly staff and great customer service. lots of items to choose from.👌👍👍”
Vegan • $$
“A 10/10 must stop foodie restaurant. We enjoyed 1) the gobbler: a vegan spin on a thanksgiving sandwich with gravy for dipping and 2) the halloumi hot honey sandwich: a vegan hot grilled halloumi cheese with pesto and tofu bacon jam with greens. Both of our dishes were excellent for taste, texture, and presentation. Thank you Heather for hosting us and answering all our menu questions. So many choices and styles of dishes here at Rise Above. Truly a must stop shop! We will be returning tomorrow for a homemade vegan pumpkin cheesecake.”
Thai • $$
“It was very good. My favorite Thai restaurant. The flavors are fantastic and hit every sense of taste. My only disappointment was that the panang curry and mango curry had almost no veggies in them. Usually there is a good array of colored peppers and onion in them.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Came here for a work party, great service and incredible food!”
Pubs • $$
“Portion sizes are amazing! Server was very efficient and friendly. Noise level was high but there was live jazz/blues. We were seated in the back, as per our request, which helped though.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Delicious, meaty wings with best hot sauce ever! Ordered the Serous and Mango Hab. Courteous service, excellent food!”
Italian • $$
“Wonderful dinner experience, great food and service!”
Afghan • $
“Absolutely the best Afghan food anywhere in Ontario! I regularly drive from Hamilton to eat here!”
Indian • $$
“Food was amazing and portions were huge! Service was excellent. I am looking forward to my next visit 😁”
Coffee Shops • $
“Stumbled across their cute little trailer @ Grape and Wine Festival Tried the Lemon Meringue cocktail its honestly the tastiest and most refreshing beverage I've ever had Will definitely be visting their downtown location”
Coffee • $
“I’m not Canadian. However, i’d drive 12+ hours just to get another honey cinnamon latte from here. I came here two days in a row during my short visit to Canada because it just tasted so good.”
Middle Eastern • $
“freshly made, friendly staff and great selection. chicken Shawarma was juicy, fresh and tastes were perfect. finally found a great Mediterranean grill for great prices.”
Breakfast • $
“Always the yummiest food, great staff and a cinephile’s dream as far as atmosphere goes. Highly recommend! 👏👏👏”
Japanese • $$$
“Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! If you’re looking for an amazing culinary experience, this is it!
I would recommend seating out side (weather permitting). Great service, amazing food (my favourite was the sausage- looking dish in the picture, it’s actually delicious mushroom macaroni!!), a little more expensive but 100% worth the experience!”
Bakery • $
“Great tasting cookies and sweets and the designs are beautiful!”
Pizza • $
“Love the sesame seed on the crust and it was soo delicious,they have lots of options for gourmet pizzas definitely try there rest of the flavours.dough and toppings are fresh and generous.service is quick and staff was very nice.”
Bakery • $
“This was our 1st visit to the de la terre bakery location. We have been huge fans of their sourdough bread for many years because it is delivered to a few businesses near our house. It’s a dangerous place to visit. Everything is too good. We bought a few loaves of the Honey Butter Sourdough which is one of the best loaves of bread I’ve ever had. We also tried a Croissant dough cinnamon roll. It has a similar flavour and taste as a Kouign Amann French pastry. I don’t have any pics because everything was eaten too quickly.”
Vegan • $$
“A 10/10 must stop foodie restaurant. We enjoyed 1) the gobbler: a vegan spin on a thanksgiving sandwich with gravy for dipping and 2) the halloumi hot honey sandwich: a vegan hot grilled halloumi cheese with pesto and tofu bacon jam with greens. Both of our dishes were excellent for taste, texture, and presentation. Thank you Heather for hosting us and answering all our menu questions. So many choices and styles of dishes here at Rise Above. Truly a must stop shop! We will be returning tomorrow for a homemade vegan pumpkin cheesecake.”
Wine Bar • $$$
“It's reasonably priced wine list for Wednesdays. I live in an apartment just above. It's on my list as I haven't had time to go in but looking forward to when I am able. I might do another review after because four stars turn into five stars!”
Japanese • $$$
“Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! If you’re looking for an amazing culinary experience, this is it!
I would recommend seating out side (weather permitting). Great service, amazing food (my favourite was the sausage- looking dish in the picture, it’s actually delicious mushroom macaroni!!), a little more expensive but 100% worth the experience!”
Cheap Eats
Cafe • $
“The sourdough sandwiches are to die for. The crunchy yet spongy texture of the bread made every bite enjoyable. Also, their cakes and cookies were very good. Not overly sweet and you could taste the goodness. Also, the employees were very nice and helpful. They made me feel comfortable and welcomed. I will be returning again for more.”
Bubble Tea • $
“This place is the best of the 3 bubble tea joints in the west side, the only one with popping pearls, the only one with a homey atmosphere (couch and TV) and a staff deserving of all the praise in the neighbourhood. Yipin Fruit Tea, is for me.”
Health Food • $
“I was having a crappy day and stopped by the chopped leaf for dinner before a meeting. I’ve never been before, but I will definitely go again. The staff were so happy and friendly, joking with me, and made my day a bit better. The place is very clean, and the food was fast and tasted great! All the ingredients are fresh and even the presentation is beautiful! Would definitely recommend!”
Bakery • $
“THEE BEST gluten free (&dairy free) anything that I’ve ever tried. Their pizza buns & Nanaimo bars are 👌🏻💯. It is so wonderful to have options!!!!”
Pizza • $
“ordered from here from uber on a whim. Expectations weren't that high. But wow were we pleasantly surprised! Pizza was cheesey and tasted great. Cajun fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. Will definitely order from here again!”
Bakery • $
“The staff here are super sweet 🙂🥰. They have a great variety of healthy food/treats and drinks. They also show some great art as well. Great place 🧁☕🦋”
Thai • $
“We enjoyed our dinner last night very much! We had the green curry chicken - which was perfect at the medium spice level. We also enjoyed the papaya salad…not sure if the recipe has changed, but it was better than ever! And lastly the lemon chicken which was perfect as always.
Even with the excellent food though, the best part of our visit was the service. Taran was the best! She gave us some great insight, was lovely to chat with and was attentive throughout our dinner. We can’t wait to come back and hope to see her again too!”
Juice • $
“I had a great experience at Happies!! Went in to support the Brock Dance Pak fundraiser, but I will definitely be back!
We tried two smoothies, Malibu Beach and Cherry Garcia. These were alright, but we found Malibu Beach to be a bit tart. However, their salad bowls are amazing! I especially love the build your own bowl option! The chicken was juicy and flavourful, and all of the veggies were fresh and crisp too! Don't skip the dressing here, all are homemade! The lemon garlic dressing was divine, and it is also gluten free!
Unfortunately they don't have any sit down space here, but is still a great takeout option!”
Pizza • $
“Ayer fuimos de visita a esta pizzeria, ya estaban cerrados y nos abrieron para atendernos. Valió la pena ya que todo estaba riquisimo desde la pizza hasta los palitos de mozarella. Si volviéramos a Canada lo visitariamos y lo recomendamos 100%. Gracias por su excelente atención.”
Breakfast • $
“I'm pretty sure this place is called or at least has the sign "Mom's Breakfast and Lunches". And I have never been to be honest. But I saw this place from an influencer who did a series of videos on this place trying to become a "Regular" at the restaurant. Julia and TJ are the owners and the chefs and the servers in the small rustic beautiful place. And they are genuinely lovely, beautiful people with great auras all around. They went thru a tough time during and after covid. People like these should never have rough times. So go support them and get the Cutlet on a Kaiser with the Po-Do grape drink and show them some love!! <3”
Mediterranean • $
“My friend take me an order from there, oh my goodness it is amazing, meat are so delicious with all the different ingredients and sauces, It will be my must go whenever I goes back to St Catharines”
Bakery • $
“This was my go to place when I was staying in the NICU for two months. Myself and the staff enjoyed many different sweet treats, scones, muffins and more! This was something to look forward to and tasted great! The staff ate out of this world amazing and made my days brighter during a hard time. Thank you cobs for being so supportive and amazing.
Everyone in my family get their bread from here now!”
Bakery • $
“Fabulous subs, friendly staff. Such a great little hidden gem:):)”
Chicken Wings • $$
“jerk chicken wings and cauliflower bits are amazing.”
Korean • $$
“A great spot to stop by when visiting Niagara. From the outside it looks simple, but once you step in, the interior has a clean, minimalist design that feels very Korean in the best way. The dishes are beautifully prepared, balanced in flavor, and truly delicious. If you’re passing through St. Catharines, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!”
Brewery • $$
“We love to go in Tuesday and Wednesday. Happy hour and sit and play a game! Service is always great!”
Canadian • $$
“Classic service, amazing food, great atmosphere, it’s always a great evening at Wellington”
Canadian • $$
“Visited over the summer while visiting the area. Food and service were exceptional. Ribs and cornbread were the best,! Look forward to going back again.”
Mexican • $$
“Everything thing about this place is just delicious, staff is always so welcoming and kind. In particular, Andrea is always super sweet and attentive. Best birria tacos in niagara hands down !!”
Italian • $$
“Great atmosphere, amazing food. The HONEY GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS were absolutely delicious, one of the best appetizers I’ve ever had. The beef tenderloin melted in my mouth, will definitely return. Highly recommend…”
Health Food • $$$
“First time user and wow what a difference this product makes. Doesn't even compare to the rest. I can actually say I Love this!!!!”
Pizza • $$
“Great bar in downtown St. Catharines! Large selection of craft beers and the best pizza I've had in a very long time! You have to go and try the Detroit style! 😍😍😍”
Dessert • $$
“Wow! Cheryl made the cake based on photos my teenager found online. it looked amazing. We chose chocolate cake with chocolate ganache filling and it was AMAZING! Moist and chocolately layers. The taste was so much better than my expectations. Thank you Cheryl!!”
Pubs • $$
“Really nice place with amazing staff. Next visit in the area, I will make sure to go back.”
Comfort Food • $$
“Was there for lunch with 4 friends, Taylor was a fabulous server, she offered suggestions, coordinated our drink choices and was friendly and the perfect amount of attention.”
Indian • $$
“Good Indian food at reasonable prices. Good and honest service as well. Out go to and grateful to have it so close”
Comfort Food • $$
“This is by far the best Swiss Chalet I’ve been to. Our server, Kate, was friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food was very good. My only negative is that there was too much grenadine in the Shirley Temple and I don’t recommend getting it.
Some in my party noted that the portion sizes seem smaller than in the past, but sadly shrinkflation seems to be everywhere these days. The portions were still enough for a very full lunch meal.”
Japanese • $$
“Just ordered from here for the first time. Best sushi I have ever had! Very fresh, and tasted so so good! Found my new sushi place! Thank you!”
Mediterranean • $$
“Fantastic place to enjoy a delicious meal. Cafe Amore has now risen to the top of my list of favourite restaurants. The first time I was there it was a summer dinner outside. I experienced the Black and Blue pasta. Simply delectable. Last night we returned for an early Valentine’s Day dinner. This time I could not resist the Steak Gorgonzola. So incredibly decadent, so delicious. My wife had the Penne Alfredo with Lobster and Crab. Also a beautifully presented dish that was delicious. The Caesar salad is definitely worth the upgrade too. Cozy and warm dining experience with a great staff. We are looking forward to coming back soon. There’s just too many delicious options on that menu. See you soon!”
Brewery • $$
“Fun place to gather with friends. Love the variety of on site brewed beers. Friendly atmosphere with great service.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Good ol’ Romby’s! A true local staple—laid back, welcoming, and always a great time. Nothing fancy, just classic Rombo vibes and exactly what you want when you stop in.”
Tapas • $$
“Fantastic food with great cocktails and amazing staff. Highly recommend! The Thursday 5 for $50 tapas deal is an extra bonus.”
Italian • $$
“Amazing dinner last night! Everything was so fresh! The manicotti was one of the best I've had!”
Bubble Tea • $$
“Very hip and a proper bobba tea place, large choice of toppings. I recommand this place, its real tea plus the poetion are very generous for the price. Pleasantly surprised.”
Italian • $$
“We booked the Barrel Room for my Dad's 80th Birthday. Janine was easy to work with, and our servers were incredibly helpful. The guests commented on how much they loved the atmosphere of the room - but the food took centre stage! Personally, I highly recommend the mushroom ravioli in the rose sauce. Mmmm.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Thanks for a providing a great meal with fantastic service for a birthday dinner. Our server Krista was awesome and gave some great suggestions when we were undecided.”
Indian • $$
“I visited Khas Patti today and tried the dal makhni. I had asked for it to be made very mild — they really did their best, but it was still a bit too spicy for me, even though the flavors were absolutely delicious. What truly stood out was their kindness; even though they were just about to close, they happily offered to replace it with another dish.
This kind of service, along with their consistently tasty food, is why I keep coming back — and why I’ll definitely be returning again. Thank you for the wonderful experience!”
British • $$
“Be like the Benny was so good. Hubby and I each got a different kind so we could try both. Amazing, unique twist on breakfast. Plus $3 mimosas how can you go wrong. Will be back.”
Pizza • $$
“It’s servers like Sophia that make us wanna come back. Friendly, great service and mentioned to us about CAA discount. Were frequent customers and she’s the first server that’s mentioned it. Kudos Sophia”
Bar & Grill • $$
“As an older resident of St Catharines the only complaint I would mention is the God awful noise ...The younger generation love this I assume but I dont .We try and go at off times so its a bit quieter or sit in the back room . that helps ...BUT food and service always excellent !!”
Brewery • $$
“We recently hosted our wedding reception at Cold Break, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Sophie, our coordinator, was absolutely amazing! So easy to work with, incredibly organized, and always quick to answer questions or put our minds at ease. She made the whole planning process seamless.
The food was a huge highlight of the night. We had a mix of apps (buffet style), mains with table service (perfectly cooked steak, salmon, and vegan options), and late-night snacks (sliders, pizza, and more). The kitchen did an outstanding job, and front of house delivered amazing service. Every single guest commented on how delicious everything was, the quality and speed of service were top-notch. For a brewery with a casual vibe, the menu exceeded expectations and truly elevated the evening.
Of course, the beer was fantastic, and the seltzers were a big hit with our crowd too.
On top of that, the Cold Break team handled setup and cleanup beautifully, which gave us more time to actually enjoy our big day instead of worrying about details.
We’re so grateful to Sophie and the entire team for making our wedding reception everything we hoped for and more. We would absolutely recommend Cold Break to anyone looking for an event venue that’s fun, flexible, and delivers an unforgettable experience.”
American • $$
“Fantastic pub menu. Outstanding food. The Yorkshire Beef is a great twist in on Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding. Tender beef with fresh peas and mashed potatoes with gravy on top of Yorkshire pudding. Nicely spiced Butter Chicken with delicious warm pita and rice. Crisp chicken wings perfectly cooked and spicy Buffalo Cauliflower. The Philadelphia steak sandwich is big enough for two meals with a heaping helping of delicious fries. Nice outdoor patio. Friendly, attentive staff.”
Italian • $$
“Tapas are always the best! Crab cakes are sooooo good! 10/10 date night! Staff are all really kind as well.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Hot honey wings and garlic parmesan tenders literally changed my life. I’m from the states, but was staying in St.Caths for a week and ordered from this place more times than I’d like to admit. Everything from the amount of sauce to the seasoning on the fries was perfect. Hands down the best wings I’ve ever had.”
Italian • $$
“Amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. Enjoyed a datenight on Friday with some super tasty eats. Loved the flavour on the angel hair garlic shrimp pasta. Will 100% be back just for that! :)”
Indian • $$
“THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Absolutely fabulous Indian food. Authentic and so flavourful. Would recommend to anyone! A MUST if you are looking for a great spot in the Niagara region!”
Hamburger • $$
“This Place is Great....Great Food , Great Service, Great Atmosphere”
Vietnamese • $$
“Great food 🥰 friendly service ♥️ always love coming here. 🙏🙌”
Italian • $$
“Absolutely Amazing, Fresh Pasta, Pizza, Panzerotti, and Appetizers.
The owner and staff were so friendly, and the food is SO GOOD.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
Canadian • $$
“Last night I ordered through Skip the dishes got the Philly Steak Sub with poutine 2 pieces of strawberry cheesecake and got the funnel cake fries as a free gift so good. I will definitely order again”
Wineries • $$
“My nephew and I purchase our custom-made beer from this location I have never had an issue or problem with the beer process it's been comfortable for me to pick it up from my kegerator they have many different varieties to suit everyone's taste not sure”
Steak House • $$
“Where do I even start!?!? MR MIKES is like a second home where I'm never in trouble and always the MVP (even when I come in with my siblings). I adore the games they offer as they are nostalgia games from my childhood - back to the good days before adulthood creeped up. But they have a variety so everyone has a game to enjoy while they wait for their food or to play as they eat. The food & drinks are amazing! And they even offer a happy hour menu from 2pm-5pm and than Thursdays 8pm - close , 9pm close rest of the time. You can not go wrong with this place, they want to celebrate the good, make you forget the bad of your days and never consider the ugly because this world is a beautiful place!”
Pizza • $$
“Today was our first time here and I absolutely loved the experience. The restaurant has an amazing vibe, and the live music was a great bonus — Lost Boys was playing that night. As for the service, Carlie was our server and she truly made everything even better. From the moment we arrived at the table, she introduced herself with a fantastic attitude — kind, respectful, and genuinely friendly. She recommended every dish we ordered and even helped my husband with his lactose intolerance by offering him the option to customize his pizza. The place itself was excellent, but the exceptional service provided by Carlie took it to another level. I totally recommend this spot — and when you go, make sure to ask for her!”
Pizza • $$
“Best pizza & wings in Niagara region, perfect place for chill beer 🍻 & wine 🍷.highly recommend this place.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“this is my favourite restaurant in St. Catharines. Love the atmosphere (all the windows AND the outdoor seating -- what a setting!) and the foods (grilled vegetable with double chicken!) and the staff are so friendly and attentive!”
Seafood • $$$$
“Carol Legedza Goldman and Lorrie ImaYid Goldman had an amazing anniversary dinner at the The Blue Mermaid Seafood & Steakhouse last night. The food and service were outstanding. The staff were so friendly and attentive and a big shoutout to Vicky and Nick and the rest of the staff. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend to all in the Niagara region. Thank you!”
Sports Bar • $$
“We had a lunch date at Kully's today and it was excellent. The food was fresh, flavorful and came within a good period of time. I ordered a Miller lite, my friend ordered cocktails and was happy with how good they were. The server was friendly and attentive, took our orders and customized mine with ease, and the other server was also delightful! He would come out and check in when our first server was busy, ask if we needed anything, etc. Overall excellent service, food was delicious, drinks were wonderful! We will return another day ☺️”
Vegan • $$
“The most delicious food 😋😋😋 Made certainly with lots of love ❤️”
Sushi Bar • $$
“From the moment we entered MA, we had a wonderful experience. Our waiter, Danny, was informative and attentive. He made us feel comfortable and at home. He asked what we liked, he suggested different dishes and other dishes that would compliment each other. And we LOVED EVERYTHING that he suggested! We had Noodles with eggplant, crispy bean curd skin stuffed with BBQ pork, Turnip Pudding w/ Chinese Sausage, Steamed ribs w/ black bean sauce, Lobster w/ scallions & ginger, steamed sponge cake w/ mango and buns filled w/ custard and egg yolk.Everything was so good. I would eat here everyday if we lived here! Top notch service from Danny, he is so pleasant. We will definitely be back before we leave to go home! And maybe stock up in some dishes to take home! ? Thank you for a great dining experience. Sincerely, Valerie & Bruce Barnes West Virginia USA”
Sports Bar • $$
“Such a fun place! Went with my family for dinner and the pizza/wings combo was yummy!”
Pubs • $$
“We had a lunch date at Kully's today and it was excellent. The food was fresh, flavorful and came within a good period of time. I ordered a Miller lite, my friend ordered cocktails and was happy with how good they were. The server was friendly and attentive, took our orders and customized mine with ease, and the other server was also delightful! He would come out and check in when our first server was busy, ask if we needed anything, etc. Overall excellent service, food was delicious, drinks were wonderful! We will return another day ☺️”
Italian • $$
“Amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. Enjoyed a datenight on Friday with some super tasty eats. Loved the flavour on the angel hair garlic shrimp pasta. Will 100% be back just for that! :)”
Pubs • $$
“im in stcatharines maybe touch 3 years & just found this place, even the customers are, hay hello, but its a homely, enjoyable, & warming, when they no what your drinking you don't seem to be waiting on another & there onto it, in general the best out of 100, 99 for ”
Italian • $$
“The food....wow, very italian, fresh ingredients, made from scratch. Very friendly, good service, quiet relaxed, reasonable prices...an all around excellent dining experience.”
Bar • $$
“Delicious, authentic chinese food. We had the pork belly with spicy sauce, the stir fried eggplant/potato/pepper, the crispy ribs, and the salted egg yolk tofu (not pictured). All were amazing and great value for the price!”
Bar • $$
“Great wings & pizza at this spot, but everything I've had from their kitchen has been tasty. They have 40 different flavors of chicken wings & 40 different flavors of pizza. What I love is they automatically bring you blue cheese with carrots & celery when you order wings, unlike many places nowadays... Fave Wings: plain with salt & pepper! Fave Pizza: The C-B-R pizza - pizza sauce, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, ranch, tomatoes & mushrooms. The staff is friendly, and it's usually a fun, local atmosphere. Bands often come in on the weekends, and you can be sure that "the big game" will be on their big screen TV.”
Pizza • $$
“after trying several different pizza joints around st catharines we came across Pete's... and has been our go to ever since. their pizza is always delicious, quick delivery and priced fairly.”
Pubs • $$
“I had the gnocchi poutine for appetizer and the social burger with house salad for my entrée. The poutine was certainly different, but it and the entrée tasted good. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting. Very friendly staff, and great service. Will definitely return.”
Bar • $$
“The Lazy Lizard was hopping last night- we enjoyed delicious food (the broasted chicken is my absolute favourite!) Service started out as a 2/10 from 3 servers, when we were seated I asked for a drink menu and was told they didn’t have one (when we were there 2 weeks ago and our server provided us with one). My fiancé spotted our server from 2 weeks ago (Andy) and went over and asked her for a drink menu; in which she reached above her head and gave him one. The server (our original server that started with us tonight) that told me they didn’t have a drink menu never looked in our direction for the rest of the night. She continued to deal with tables around us, but ignored us, and continued to talk with the other servers working & spent 10 minutes standing at a table talking to what we presumed to be friends. Not only was Andy serving the patio, she was also taking care of us and multiple other tables inside. She got our food order, drink orders etc. I went as far as to ask her if they split tips or keep them, and disappointingly she said they split them. We would have tipped Andy heavily if she was alone/getting the tip herself, but was modest in tipping because the 3 other servers would have got it as well. Andy is attentive, friendly, and a 10/10. She really cares about the service you receive!”
Bar • $$
“It's a great place to hang out downtown St Catharines. Trivia nights are awesome. They have a special menu for every day of the week.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Lunch with Liver with double veggies! my wife had Chicken wrap and chips!! Excellent quality and portion size!”
Thai • $$
“I always love eating from this place! I have tried the other Thai places in the area but they just don’t compare. The cashew chicken is my absolute favourite! And the portions are amazing. I always have leftovers for the next day. There is one particular Thai place in the area with the tiniest portions I have ever seen but I won’t name them here. I’ll just say that sahla Thai has my business for life 😊”
Sports Bar • $$
“my friend and i went for dinner tonight. we had great service by abbi. he was very friendly and always checked in on us. food was very yummy. we will come again thanks to abbi 😊”
Sports Bar • $$
“Fantastic service , great food, friendly organized staff! Will definitely go back 👏🏻”
Greek • $$
“Saw a friend come back with food from here, looked and smelt great. Went with my friend and grabbed some to go boxes (chicken souvlaki & gyro). Hot fresh and super yummy and affordable! Old man is quiet and cute. Definitely give this place a chance!!!”
Breakfast • $$
“service is always excellent, delicious food and many options”
Japanese • $$
“My daughter and I frequent this establishment and we have never been disappointed. The service is speedy and courteous. The food is very good in taste and quality. It’s very reasonably priced and the restaurant is clean and has a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys sushi, or would like to try it.”
Italian • $$
“Vegan food was phenomenal! Staff was so super nice and friendly. Overall great experience. We live in the states and will be back here for sure when we visit.”
Japanese • $$
“Wide variety of food , waitress requested a few special requests as well for us :) Definitely will return Loved the decor as well”
“We came for a Sunday lunch before heading home from Niagara Falls to Pennsylvania -definitely didn't need a reservation at that time because we were literally the only people there but that means we definitely had great service! We just got engaged that weekend and our server was so sweet.”
Latest Reviews
Pizza • $
“nice atmosphere and the waitress tina is very good with her customers”
Pizza • $
“IDK why some comments are rude. I've been going here for 7 years the owner is very nice and the service is wonderful there is nothing I'd change with the atmosphere terrific pizza terrific owner terrific restaurant”
Thai • $$
“It was very good. My favorite Thai restaurant. The flavors are fantastic and hit every sense of taste. My only disappointment was that the panang curry and mango curry had almost no veggies in them. Usually there is a good array of colored peppers and onion in them.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“As an older resident of St Catharines the only complaint I would mention is the God awful noise ...The younger generation love this I assume but I dont .We try and go at off times so its a bit quieter or sit in the back room . that helps ...BUT food and service always excellent !!”
Fast Food • $
“This Dairy Queen is the absolute best Dairy Queen in the Niagara region. The complete staff and management are excellent. I eat there once a week. They’re always happy polite with every customer I have never had one complaint nor I ever heard anyone give a complaint. I give them a five star five star Service cleanliness of the restaurant and always happy! Keep up the good work guys each one of us are amazing employees your boss must be overjoyed!”
Canadian • $
“What a great place for a venue. Cant say enough. Roberto, Ashley and staff were absolutely wonderful. Food was fan-fricken-tastic. Great comments by all who attended the bridal shower for my daughter.”
Breakfast • $
“I'm pretty sure this place is called or at least has the sign "Mom's Breakfast and Lunches". And I have never been to be honest. But I saw this place from an influencer who did a series of videos on this place trying to become a "Regular" at the restaurant. Julia and TJ are the owners and the chefs and the servers in the small rustic beautiful place. And they are genuinely lovely, beautiful people with great auras all around. They went thru a tough time during and after covid. People like these should never have rough times. So go support them and get the Cutlet on a Kaiser with the Po-Do grape drink and show them some love!! <3”
Ramen • $
“Graduated Brock with a Masters in 2024, but I still love to go back and get Nobu's Noodles. My favourite is the curry beef on rice, served up by the owners. It is comforting and addictive. Seating in the International Building is bright and comfortable, although it could be a little quieter; I keep thinking I should try the ramen but I am hooked on the curry.”
Restaurant • $
“Delicious, meaty wings with best hot sauce ever! Ordered the Serous and Mango Hab. Courteous service, excellent food!”
Bakery • $
“The Frosted Cupcake created our daughter's salted caramel wedding cake. It was DELICIOUS, BEAUTIFUL, and exactly what she wanted. Thank you for putting the ‘icing’ on the most wonderful wedding day! Highly, highly recommend Trudy and this amazing bakery. You won't be disappointed.”
“Amazing experience at the Glendale location our server Shaunine was extremely friendly and welcoming with her warm bright smile She ensured we had everything we needed and went above and beyond to ensure our experience at this location was memorable”
Tex-Mex • $
“Delicious food, friendly staff, supe4 clean and organized. Got the small classic burrito deal thatcwas on today - $1.99!! So filling, a small is definitely a meal. Will be back!”
Cafe • $
“The sourdough sandwiches are to die for. The crunchy yet spongy texture of the bread made every bite enjoyable. Also, their cakes and cookies were very good. Not overly sweet and you could taste the goodness. Also, the employees were very nice and helpful. They made me feel comfortable and welcomed. I will be returning again for more.”
Indian • $$
“Excellent food and service. II's also good they are open for lunch and not late afternoon as soon restaurants are.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Pizza • $
“Just plain old fashioned amazing pizza. My kid and I are pizza snobs. We could not have been happier than to have found this restaurant!! Try it!”
Mediterranean • $
“We visited Osmow’s Shawarma on National Shawarma Day, and it was such a great experience! The staff greeted us so warmly and took our order with kindness. Even though it was super busy, everything was well-organized, and we got our food within 20 minutes, which was impressive for such a busy day. The service and atmosphere were excellent — overall, a really nice experience celebrating Shawarma Day at Osmow’s! 🌯”
Middle Eastern • $
“freshly made, friendly staff and great selection. chicken Shawarma was juicy, fresh and tastes were perfect. finally found a great Mediterranean grill for great prices.”
Hamburger • $
“A&W has never let me down, it is the only fast food that I will go to, the breakfast is cooked to your specifications and brought to your table and the coffee is perfect. My favourite teen burger and in fact all the burgers are delicious.of course the root beer is so good I keep some cans in my fridge.”
Coffee & Tea • $
“I always visit this Tim Hortons……
I would like to special thanks Gurleen Kaur who greeted me with a lovely smile.. she was friendly ,attentive, going above & beyond to help me….. Everything was prepared with care & the hot chocolate was delicious Thanks again to Gurleen and the whole team for their excellent customer service”
Mediterranean • $
“My friend take me an order from there, oh my goodness it is amazing, meat are so delicious with all the different ingredients and sauces, It will be my must go whenever I goes back to St Catharines”
Fast Food • $
“Big location, with ample seating and reasonable time frame between placing order and getting food. Lots of parking as well and playplace for the kids. Fries a bit stale and washrooms are locked.”
Fast Food • $
“Went to sit in and eat. Service was so prompt despite being busy. I went up to get some ketchup and Sara D was such a kind and genuine person. She thanked me for being so kind and patient and was so bubbly and sweet. Food was as good as usual. But service should be more like that everytime! Thank you Sara!”
Pizza • $
“Love the sesame seed on the crust and it was soo delicious,they have lots of options for gourmet pizzas definitely try there rest of the flavours.dough and toppings are fresh and generous.service is quick and staff was very nice.”
Fast Food • $
“I am a delivery driver and I got treated terribly there this morning by the staff, All because I wanted to order a coffee for myself which I've done hundreds of times in there while delivering their product as a dekivery driver on shift...the supervisor intervand she was rude to me, Told me I'm terrible at my job, She escalated the problem and made it worse which delayed the delivery for the customer, she did nothing to resolve the issue, instead she told me im not welcome back In the store, so she is costing the store business and taking money out of my pocket. Much better service at the other McDonald's in the city who appreciate the drivers who deliver their product. Terrible experience”
Pizza • $$
“Not only did we have a fantastic meal the staff really impressed me. Our waiter was a delight. I was panicked and worried when I got home and didn’t have my wallet. I called and not only did they find it, they put it in the safe overnight until my sister could pick it up the next day. Truly impressed.”
Pizza • $
“ordered from here from uber on a whim. Expectations weren't that high. But wow were we pleasantly surprised! Pizza was cheesey and tasted great. Cajun fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. Will definitely order from here again!”
New Restaurants
Korean • $
“I've never had Korean BBQ before so this was a great experience for me. The food was served fast and hot. The service was very friendly and helpful because we had a lot of questions!! I would definitely recommend and go back for seconds.”
Korean • $
“Genuinely a great place. I can be so picky with food and everything they make is great. My go to is the chicken katsu. The staff are so incredibly friendly and will remember you! Highly recommend.”
Chicken Shop
“If you can't deliver the standards during overnight, please don't provide it. It is always foul smelling cold chicken and fries, fries quantity was less. And this happens always, happened thrice for me.”
“Josh is the best, he served me and my friends for what was one of the funnest nights out I’ve experienced. 10/10 would come back”