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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✨ ST. CATHARINES, IT`S TIME TO GLOW! ✨
Your favourite holiday tradition is back, and this year we`re turning up the magic! 🎄💫
From November 21 to January 3, `Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light` is lighting up St. Catharines with dazzling displays, festive experiences and plenty of reasons to bundle up and explore. ✨
🎆 OPENING NIGHT | NOVEMBER 21 🎆
We`re kicking things off with an evening full of holiday magic!
✨ 50+ illuminated installations at Rennie Park
🎇 A spectacular drone and fireworks show at 6 p.m.
🎠 Rides on the historic Lakeside Park Carousel
🎅 Photos with Santa and a special keepsake opportunity
☕ FREE hot chocolate, live entertainment and glow-in-the-dark giveaways!
And the magic doesn`t stop there! Downtown St. Catharines will sparkle with thousands of twinkling lights, from the towering Christmas tree at City Hall to the glowing canopy over St. Paul Street. 🌟
📅 November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027
📍 Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie & Downtown St. Catharines
🕔 Opening night festivities: 5–8 p.m.
🚗 FREE parking at the Lakeside Park Beach parking lot!
Who`s ready to make some holiday memories? Tag your favourite people to explore the lights with! 💛
🔗 Find all the festive details at the link in our bio!
Thank you to our sponsors, Tourism Partnership of Niagara @visit_niagara, Telus Pure Fibre @telus, and Ontario Power Generation @opgpics.
#LoveSTC #LetItGlowSTC #StCatharines #ExploreNiagara #HolidayMagic #PortDalhousie
Nov 4
Some meals are worth slowing down for. 🥢
MA Chinese Cuisine brings traditional techniques and a deep appreciation for Chinese cooking to the TasteSTC series.
Watch the latest TasteSTC feature, then start planning your next flavour-filled visit to St. Catharines.
Find more TasteSTC stories at the link in our bio.
#LoveSTC #TasteSTC #StCatharines #NiagaraEats #ChineseCuisine
Nov 2
Lock 3 has a front-row seat to freighters the size of buildings – and yes, it`s stroller-friendly. 🚢
Duck inside the @stcmuseum, then head straight for the viewing platform to watch a real ship ease through the Welland Canal, close enough to feel it.
Pair it with a flat, easy stretch of the Welland Canals Parkway Trail and you`ve got a whole afternoon that asks nothing of little legs but a little curiosity. No tickets, no schedule, no distance to hit. Turn around when the snacks run out.
🔗 More easy fall outings for the family at the link in our bio.
#LoveSTC #StCatharines #WellandCanal #ExploreNiagara
Oct 30
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
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