Michelin Guide restaurants in Niagara
One of St. Catharines best new restaurants is carving a niche in the Niagara food scene and beyond. Part restaurant, part butcher; Fat Rabbit in St. Catharines offers a unique dinning experience that’s been catching everyone’s attention since opening in September 2023, including the renowned Michelin Guide.
Photo courtesy of Tara O’Brady
Greetings from St. Catharines
Great experiences are just a short drive away.
Historic by nature and so much to do: it’s easy to find your next adventure in St. Catharines. The Toronto Star described St. Catharines as ‘full of surprises’ and we completely agree. Rediscover St. Catharines and see for yourself, all there is to love.
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There is so much to do and to love in STC.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
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Fashion takes centre stage in Niagara wine country this November.
On November 28, Fashion in the Vineyard brings an immersive fashion and cultural experience to @hernderestatewines in St. Catharines.
Expect an elevated designer runway, Niagara wine and culinary experiences, live entertainment, a curated marketplace and opportunities to connect with the creative talent shaping our region.
📍 Hernder Estate Wines | 1607 Eighth Ave Louth, St. Catharines
📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026
🎟️ Get your tickets at the link in our bio
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #NiagaraWineCountry #FashionInTheVineyard #ExploreNiagara
Oct 28
There’s a whole world of flavour waiting in St. Catharines. 🌎🍴
The next chapter of #TasteSTC is taking us around the globe, one table at a time.
New stories. New dishes. A whole lot to taste.
Start close. Go far. Find your place at the table.
🌎 Follow along so you don’t miss a bite.
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #NiagaraEats
Oct 28
Did you know the St. Catharines Farmers Market is open all year long? 👀🥕
That means the market doesn’t end when summer does! Fall brings its own lineup of Niagara-grown produce, baked goods, preserves, cheeses and more to discover downtown.
📍 Market Square, 91 King St. St. Catharines
🗓️ Saturdays year-round | 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
🗓️ Thursdays, February–December | 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
🔗 Turn your market stop into a full family day out. Find more fall adventures at the link in our bio.
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #DowntownSTC #StCatharinesFarmersMarket
Oct 23
“Meet you at Merch?” A downtown tradition since 1999. 🍻
Whether it’s your first date, catching up with old friends, or the classic “just one” turning into an entire evening; the Merchant Ale House has been part of the St. Catharines story for decades, with plenty of good nights still ahead.
🍺 Come for the signature blueberry wheat.
🥪 Make room for the stacked Reuben.
🪵 Settle in where the wood is warm and the tables are long.
💬 Stay for another story.
Every downtown visit deserves a familiar favourite. This could be yours.
Click the link in our bio to see what`s on tap.
#TasteSTC #LoveSTC #MerchantAleHouse #StCatharines #VisitNiagara
Oct 20
Tiny humans. Big pumpkin energy. 🎃🐐
Your newest family tradition? It’s looking pretty cute.
Pumpkinville is back at @happyrolphss in St. Catharines. Think little waves to the farm animals, big excitement over big trucks and a camera roll full of firsts. 🧡
With free fall activities, character visits and room for a little lakeside wander, it’s easy to see why families come back every year.
📍 Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm (650 Read Rd, St. Catharines)
🗓️ October 17 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
🔗 Make a day of it! Find more little adventures in “Little Kids, Big Kids, and Plenty of Fall Fun” at the link in our bio.
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #Pumpkinville #HappyRolphs #ExploreNiagara
Oct 2
Make your fall getaway a little louder with a weekend of live indie music along the water’s edge. 🍂🎶
Cicada Music & Arts Festival returns to Henley Island in Port Dalhousie on October 2 and 3 with:
🎤 Metric
🎸 Bahamas
⚡ USS
🥁 Wintersleep
🎹 The Zolas
🎶 Hawksley Workman
… and more.
Between sets, explore local art, browse the makers market and grab local food and drink, all in a waterfront setting with leaves crunching underfoot.
Make a weekend of it. Find more fall adventures in St. Catharines on our blog at the link in bio.
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #CicadaFestival #ExploreNiagara
Sep 28
⭐ MICHELIN called. St. Catharines answered.
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region is here, and our Downtown stretch of culinary greatness is giving us plenty to celebrate.
Meet the St. Catharines class of 2026:
🍴Les Incompetents: NEW Bib Gourmand
🍽️oddBird.: NEW MICHELIN Recommended
🔪Fat Rabbit: MICHELIN Recommended
Three MICHELIN-recognized restaurants. One very walkable downtown.
Around here, we call that the `MICHELIN Mile`. 😉
And because great taste doesn’t stop at our city limits, cheers to our fellow Niagara standouts:
🥐 RPM Bakehouse: NEW Bib Gourmand
🍷 Trius Winery & Restaurant: MICHELIN Recommended
🔥 Revé: NEW MICHELIN Recommended
⭐⭐ Restaurant Pearl Morissette: Two MICHELIN Stars
Basically, come to Niagara hungry.
Hit the link in our bio and start plotting your next foodie adventure in St. Catharines. 🍴
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #DowntownSTC #MichelinMile #MichelinGuide #MichelinGuideCanada #NiagaraEats #VisitNiagara #CulinaryTourism #OntarioFood @barlesincompetents @oddbird.niagara @fatrabbit @restaurant_pearlmorissette @rpm_bakehouse @niagarabenchlands @experiencereve @triuswines @visitniagaraonthelake @downtownstcatharines @visit_niagara
Sep 25
Well, this tasty STC story just got a little more 👀🍽️ delicious.
Les Incompetents is officially a MICHELIN ✨ Bib Gourmand recognized restaurant!
If you needed another reason to make your way Downtown, this is IT! Inspired food, plenty of personality and now a little MICHELIN recognition to add to the menu.
Located right along Downtown St. Catharines’ growing `Michelin Mile`, @barlesincompetents is helping prove something we already knew: there is something seriously tasty being served in STC.
And if this Reel leaves you hungry, we’ve done our job. 😉
A big thank you to Milan from @tastesofniagara for helping us tell this story and shining a spotlight on the people and places making our local food scene worth travelling for.
🍴 Come hungry. Leave impressed.
Hit the 🔗link in our bio to see the full MICHELIN guide list.
#LoveSTC #TasteSTC #StCatharines #DowntownSTC #MichelinGuide #BibGourmand #MichelinMile #NiagaraEats #CulinaryTourism #TastesOfNiagara
Sep 23
🍇+🍷 have officially entered the group chat.
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is back September 24-27 in Montebello Park, and this year’s lineup is stacked:
🎸 Montebello Rocks with SLOAN
🍇 Three days of wine, food + live music
🎉 The Grande Parade through downtown – a fall tradition 75 years in the making!
🧘 Yoga in the Park
🍇 The Mayor’s Grape Stomp
Gather your people. Make a weekend of it.
For more details, visit the link in our bio.
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #GrapeAndWine #NiagaraWine #ExploreNiagara
Sep 19
Your downtown plans are taking centre stage. 🎭
The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is launching its new season with more than 80 performances across music, dance, theatre, comedy and more.
First up: Canadian rock favourites Crash Test Dummies on September 22. Then, The National Ballet of Canada makes its St. Catharines debut at the SPARK Gala on October 24. ✨
🔗 Find your seat for the 2026–27 season at the link in our bio.
@firstontpac
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #DowntownSTC #FirstOntarioPAC #ExploreNiagara
Photos courtesy of @jazz.photographer & The National Ballet of Canada.
Sep 18
