Dispatch in St. Catharines

Superb experience, 10/10. Will be back!

The service was good and the ambiance was pleasant, however the food and drinks missed the mark a bit, especially given the price.

Our server Jake was excellent! Great experience. We ll be back!!

A must try place. Respectable pricing, amazing service and atmosphere, inventive food, their tartar was not up to par, however.

Food, service and atmosphere were all on point. Very well priced too, and the living wage concept is something I d love to see spread out. We ll definitely be back.

Wonderful food and great service.

This place is a must if you enjoy food. I have travelled close to a million miles and eaten in my fair share if restaurants. Dispatch has made it into my top 3! Listen to the staff and follow their recommendations, you will not be disappointed. Good job to everyone at Dispatch, we truly enjoyed the experience!!

First time here and nothing but good things actually the staff are very complimentary and the food is great I would recommend this place to anybody

I had such an amazing date night! Will definitely recommend and return Food

Stopped in for dinner before a show at the Meridian Centre and we were greeted and seated immediately. Clean focused menu, good beverage options, attention to detail. Food was well prepared, presented and tasty. If I had one negative observation it would be some staff standing looking at their phones. It s probably just me but if they re looking to set themselves apart from similar restaurants, this appears as lazy and uninterested in serving your patrons.

Great drinks and food. Unreal staff! Highly recommend.

This is by far our favourite restaurant. We only get to visit St. Catharines occasionally but each time we make a point to go. The food is incredible by the dynamic duo couple. Cocktails are creative and delicious. The best part is the atmosphere and the staff. This is a must go to.

Favourite place for a date night for absolutely delicious food, cocktails and amazing service every single time. We go every chance we get!

Great brunch. Nice selection. Great taste. Outstanding service

Wow - what an experience! The food was so incredible. We travel all around the world eating great food, so we were happy to discover a local place. Weve been here before, but this time was exceptional. The chef is even better than before. The service is also excellent - not snobby or neglectful. We dont drink alcohol, but the cocktail list looked super creative. Mike made our family two special non-alcoholic drinks that were amazing! Our two kids are 6 & 9 and they loved the food. They arent your usual kids...they are picky, but only because they have a great pallet for high-quality and international foods. We loved EVERY SINGLE DISH - butter candle, fried olives, salmon cones, lamb sliders, duck bao, seaweed fries, ribeye steak, lasagna, and caesar salad This is our familys go-to choice for dinner from now on! Its hard to find food that has such variety. Their tapas menu made it easy for us to eat family-style. This restaurant is for foodies, travelers, and people who appreciate good food from all around the world!

Stopped for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks before the Brantford Bulldogs game against the Ice dogs. We will definitely visit here again, great staff and excellent food.

Great food and amazing service! The butter candle and the duck baos were the standouts. Highly recommend this place if you are around St.Catherines. Looking forward to their brunch menu next time around!

In a word brilliant. What a find. This place is amazing and tops the scale in every category. The food is amazing, and charmingly eclectic. We had the Arancini, the beef dip traffle, the cabbage Caesar salad and finally, the calamari. Couldn t find fault with any of them. The beer list is excellent, with a lot of choice finds from craft brewers. The service was very helpful and friendly. The system of ordering was new to us, you have to be on Tock to order, which I hadn t realized that I already was. It takes about two minutes to download and start your ordering. I was skeptical at first, but when it came to ordering, there was no flagging down staff, you simply ordered another dish or plate, and it was there in a few minutes. Finally, there was no tipping included, which confused me, but after chatting with one of the owners, they pay their staff a living wage. What a concept. This place will definitely rise up to one of our two or three go-to restaurants in the region. Vegetarian options: Quite a few vegan and vegetarian options.

Best place we had eaten. Everything in this place is just the best.

A beautiful experience always. Dispatch knocks it out of the park with bold and wonderful flavours, with friendly and attentive service to match. A Garden City treasure! Vegetarian options: Absolutely wonderful vegetarian options.

A really amazing place. The cocktails are some of the best youll find this side of Toronto.

My son heard from a friend this is a must try dining experience. We were astounded at the extremely delicious flavours of each dish and enthusiastic staff! Try it, you will be amazed!!

My only frustration was trying to figure out how to order a second beer through the app. Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Portions were perfect. My family really enjoyed ourselves. Ill be back soon.

Lovely chaps! Great place.

Phenomenal restaurant. Highly recommend

This is a great restaurant in the heart of downtown St Catharines. Great atmosphere, great cocktails (tried The Dutch Cup), great service, great shareables (tried Fusion Fries). A restaurant that could so easily be moved to downtown TO but oh, so glad that its close to home. Love not having to worry about leaving a tip since its a living wage restaurant. Definitely a must try!

Definitely a must try!

Stopped here on a trip from Niagara Falls back to Toronto and so glad we did!! The decor is so nice and the food and service are both great. Lots of unique brunch options you cant get anywhere else and all 8 of us loved our food! We cant wait to come back for dinner!

Amazing food, bold flavours and exceptional service every time.

Top top notch food. Great drinks. Wont be disappointed!

My husband and I had a great time. Thanks Jake for taking care of us and the bartenders for making our celebration special. Food and cocktails were delicious. Food

Astounding, delicious food. Rivals the best restos in Canada, easily. Loved the elevated takes on Caesar salad, Korean fried chicken, eggplant lasagna. Creative, tasty drinks. Ambiance is modern and relaxed. This resto is the only reason you need to visit St Cats.

Stumbled upon this place last night and was blown away. Outstanding food and great service. The eggplant lasagna is a must try!

Found this place on Google. Went after a matinee at Shaw Festival and wanted to avoid the drive back to Toronto. This was absolute perfection. From the entry to the service to the food to the drinks to the dessert back to the drinks. I love food! I have never been so excited about discovering a new place and having such a fabulous experience. This restaurant and staff is so special, I dont want to divulge any further information because I wantt too make it special to just me and my friends. Go check it out you will understand why! Vegetarian options: The fries! Omg! The fries! CAN WE TALK! Dietary restrictions: I have a severe tree nut allergy. They ensured a that all my dishes were nut free. The chef came out and discussed the menu and told us of all the new dishes she was creating for the fall menu. Parking: Street parking Monday to Friday you pay till 6p. Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is on one level. Its perfection.

What a sensational experience. Fabulous fabulous fabulous. The atmosphere was inviting, the staff welcoming and the food was amazing Will definitely be going back again and again and again.

Amazing food and service

Vegetarian options: Hummus Food

Came across Disbatch in St. Catharines over the weekend and ended up having dinner here. I must say, it was a fantastic find. The food and drinks were outstanding. They have a limited menu, but everything is geared towards a tapas-style dining experience. The standouts for us were the Caesar salad, hummus, and the chicken satay skewers. The Caesar salad was so incredible that my boyfriend and I joked about making the hour-and-a-half drive to St. Kitts just for it. The drinks were a great too! I tried the seasonal spritz, which was good but definitely packed a punch. My boyfriend had the wabi sabi and swears its the best cocktail hes ever had. The bartenders really put time and attention into every drink, and you could tell they were true mixologists. The service was awesome, and the place wasnt too crowded. Really recommend for an elevated night out.

We went for my wifes birthday. What a great choice. If youre tired of the same old same old, their menu is varied and unique. Friendly owners and wait staff actually talk to you. Ill be back.

I loved it!

Great snacks and drinks. Cant wait to go back soon!!

Ive ordered here previously and the food is always excellent. Tonight I ordered one of their new dishes, Pie Floater. Oh my goodness, *expletive*, it was so delicious. Demolished within 5 minutes. Unreal. Flavor city.

Incredible food with a splash of social justice.

Amazing experience, tasty food, great atmosphere and great service!!

It is Yum.

One of the best dining experiences Ive had.

I visiting Dispatch with a friend for drinks a number of months ago. Every part of the experience was outstanding. We were greeted by the staff immediately when we walked in. We sat at the bar and chatted with the head chef Adam and the bartender. They explained to us the concept of the restaurant and the bartender took the time to explain the various drink options. The drinks were outstanding. For one drink we asked the bartender to surprise us. The drink he made was incredible. I look forward to returning for dinner as I have heard that the food is to die for. Highly recommend. Outstanding owners and staff.

Full marks to my favourite restaurant in St. Catharines! All the dishes are explosions of flavour. Please, be prepared to experience something different. The menu varies, so you can never get used to eating always the same because you will want to try everything every time you go. The food is excellent, drinks are great, and the staff are amazingly professional and friendly. I definitely recommend Dispatch and I am eagerly waiting for my next dinner there!

Delicious food to nibble on, great cocktails and a nice atmosphere. Definitely a place to go back to, with great service!

We loved our dinner here tonight at Dispatch. The staff, food and atmosphere was excellent. Staff went out of their way to assist us with the online menu and billing. Enjoyed sharing our dishes. Like the whole philosophy of the place. Hope you guys do well. We will be back.

The service and atmosphere was amazing, and the food was incredibly flavorful. Its a great place to get a small bite to eat and enjoy some delicious cocktails. Will definitely be back!

Amazing food and atmosphere! The cocktails are fabulous.

Amazing food (hands down the best tofu Ive ever had) and a very friendly, helpful staff. Plus, they work on salary so you have the added benefit of knowing they dont make below minimum wage!

Absolutely amazing venue for the Niagara region. These guys have class, sass and holy... they seem like your typical pompous hipster lemonade stand. But these guys were helping the local homeless coming to their window not turning them away. IM NOT CRYING, YOURE CRYING!!! Come give these guys your money and have an insane experience menu and drinks are something not accessible in this region.

First time eating at Dispatch. We had a slow start never having used Tock before but the friendly waiters and even chef came to very patiently assist us multiple times. The food was fantastic - beautiful presentation and bold delicious blend of flavours topped with fresh herb accents. Cant stop gushing about it. Highly recommended.

Inventive, exquisite food, artfully served. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options, but the meat lovers were also happy. Fair wages are paid to workers, so tipping is not required. I wish nore restaurants would follow this trend!

Enjoyed a Mazagran Iced Coffee on the patio. The drink was incredible, the service was excellent, and I was impressed with their unique variety of non-alcoholic beverage options. I will definitely be back!

Some of the best food Ive ever had. Every dish was a flavour bomb to say the least. 11/10

This place is a Food, drinks, & above all hospitality. Keep doing what youre doing with fusion food while honoring the roots of the places, communities, & people.

Ooh this restaurant has the best fusion food . We had the chicken parm and the Cali fries. Everything was soooo delicious. I could eat a whole bucket of the Cali fries.

Wife and I were back to Dispatch for dinner last night, it was even better than before the pandemic. GREAT food, excellent attentive service, great atmosphere [down the street a couple of blocks from the PAC]. Really glad Dispatch survived the pandemic and was doing good business last night. Well be back!

A WONDERFUL restaurant. The staff is friendly and helpful, the food and drinks are inventive and delicious, and no tipping! Highly recommended!!

Loved it!!!!! Fantastic food and drinks! Nice to find somewhere local that serves quality cocktails, thanks to Michael for making me the best Michelada!

Great service. Beautiful place to spend your free time with good food and well selected drinks. Great job the dispatch team!

Insanely good.

What a delightful and delectable combination of flavours! Dispatch was a gem of a find for us at St. Catherines. They had a very creative take on dishes and drinks. The presentation was exemplary and the taste... delicious!

Great service and even better food.

What an experience!!!! I have never been to such a special restaurant before, and cannot recommend it highly enough!! Dispatch is a gem, in all that it offers and represents, it is hard to even know where to start. The food was incredible: the flavours were so complex, the ingredients so fresh, the attention to detail. We got to meet chef Gizem who was making the food that night, and she is just lovely and beyond talented and gifted at what she does. The drinks were so special and unique!!!! Again, the flavours were so complex, the ingredients so fresh, and the attention to detail!!! They were drinks to be sipped and savoured, they made you slow down and be mindful. I have never before experienced drinks like these, they were one of a kind! And desert!!!! Oh man, Im salivating just thinking about it!!!! The people, they are lovely beyond lovely, and the word that just keeps coming up for me is special. Adam and Mike were so nice to speak to, they are so talented, passionate, and genuinely amazing people. This restaurant is so much more than just amazing food and staff, it supports the community, doing what they can to help others. How awesome is that!? And for a restaurant to still be doing whatever they can to spread goodness after enduring through a pandemic, which we are still enduring through the ripple effects. Dispatch is a living wage employer, being brave and doing something different from the majority of the industry, doing the right thing!! In addition to the restaurant, they also have a beautiful store inside that sells gourmet food and drink items from around the world and creations made by Dispatch. They also had some really special items to support local and to support other businesses who are also doing what they can to make the world a better place. For example, Adam told us about these awesome t-shirts that support a local artist, Chance Mutuku, and these shirts have a great message! Or the amazing Mafia Tote Bags or Upcycled Market Tote Bags! The inside restaurant and the patio are lovely, the time and thought given to creating the space is so evident. The restaurant is aesthetically stunning, and the vibe of the restaurant is so comfortable!!!! It was the finest dining experience I have ever had, while also the most relaxed. Thank you guys for such a nice night out! Wish so much that we lived closer, but whenever we are anywhere near the St. Catharines area, we will 100% be coming in and so excited to come back:)

I was long overdue for my first visit to this highly-touted addition to the dining scene of not only St. Catharines, but the entire Niagara region. ~ All I can say is that somehow my already sky-high expectations were well exceeded. My kids just loved the multi-layered flavours too, trying and raving about each dish (below). ~ Carnivore, vegetarian, vegan, no matter. There will be something mind-blowing for you here, accompanied by a varied and creative beverage selection (their wine list hits all of the notes I remember loving) both non-alcoholic and fully-leaded. ~ An innovative online ordering platform updates as you continue to order, making it easy to avoid surprises and eliminating the need to wait for laddition when youre reluctantly ready to call it a night. ~ And, gratuity-inclusive pricing is always a welcome indicator of a properly compensated staff. ~ In case you couldnt tell, I *strongly* recommend Dispatch, including as being deceptively good value for money. ~ Emerging from COVID (for the time being, at least), this is a place to support, not only for being a progressive, socially conscious and community-focused business, but also selfishly wanting to return again, and again. ~ Fried Dumplings - Beef & Celery (5 PC) Aromatic Coconut Curry Sauce, Peanut-Shiitake XO, Sauce, Cabbage, Green Onion & Sesame. Chermoula Pork - Chermoula spiced pork, yoghurt, eggplant & chickpea, pickled green beans in tomato. Burrata - Fresh burrata, herbs, roquette & pine nut pesto, BUZZ hot honey, sour dough toast Chicken Parm - Smoked paprika leeks, smoked mozzarella, Zing Hot Honey, fresh herbs & pickled onions. Olives, Chorizo & Mussel Bruschetta - Anchovy Stuffed Olives, Mussels, Chorizo, Honey Butter Sourdough Toast, Potato Chips, Harissa Dressing & Herbs. Salted Caramel Cheesecake - Liquid dulce de leche cheesecake, salted caramel cookie crumb, salted caramel sauce

What a darling place!! Went there for Drag Brunch. Was seated in a delightful, grassy patio felt like I was on an intimate Summers garden front lawn. The wait staff were kind and worked their arses off in the heat! The food was delicious how did vegan taste SO naughty! What was the flavour on those fries?! YUM. Talking of delicious and naughty. Macy Manolo and Empress Claudia Silva performed an incredible Drag Show! So entertaining, quick witted and STUNNING. What a fabulous experience. Highly recommend!

My husband and I just left this restaurant!! We are both vegan. Their dishes are so so flavourful and to die for. We both love different types of cuisine and this place did not disappoint us. Honestly felt like we were at some boutique restaurant in Toronto! Was totally unexpected for this region!! We would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The staff and owner are amazing! Special thanls to Mike and Gizmo!! They are very passionate and welcoming!

Absolutely delicious food!!! Chef Adam, Chef Gizem and the whole front of house team are outstanding. Must try if you visit St Catherine s.

Amazing food, and the service is brilliant. Everyone there loves food and are so knowledgeable about wine, drinks, etc. Lovely experience. Highly recommended if you re downtown St Catharines.

My friend and I had a fantastic time at Drag it to Brunch this afternoon. I got a phone call this past week from an employee at Dispatch, letting me know of the additional food item added to the menu. I thought this was a very thoughtful touch. Food, drinks, and the show were spot on!

Certainly one of best options for food if you re traveling along the qew and are hungry. Every dish we ordered was a hit balanced out with quality ingredients.

So much flavour in their dishes, the whole staff were great. It was a pleasure being there

The flavors are so good I am happy to have a place like this at the downtown! Ypu order everything on your phone and even pay with it! Love it!

What a gem of a place ! Perfect place to share a few small plates . Small menu but everything is amazing. Everything! This place is all sustainable and the owner is awesome and super friendly .. all staff is!! Food is absolutely delicious and very unique . Great cocktails too!!!

My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary. Everything was delicious! The customer service was wonderful as well. Also, I like that you use your phone to order and pay!

Counterbalance to the unstrained raves: delicious dishes, no doubt, but portions worth the price? Debatable. Tock ordering by phone is in-house Uber Eats limiting banter with server. Mistakes made by not zooming in and noticing the Sour was hoppy or that the Blonde was 0.5%. Without the usual engagements and old school menu these $9 per drink mistakes leave their mark. Warmly welcomed. Playlist perfect. Ambiance original. Lots to love but not my style.

Chef Adam and Mike are a force to be reckoned with!! Absolutely never a disappointment! The ever changing menu is always vibrant and full of flavour. Hands down our favourite place in town!

Amazing. Love this place. Awesome cocktails.

This is an incredible gem in St Catharine s and Niagara as a whole. The food is impeccable, unique, and also really accessible. The chef and staff are talented, kind and accommodating. 10/10 food and experience every time we visit. Parking: Lots of free parking nearby

Food was absolutely amazing, service was excellent!

What a fantastic experience dining at dispatch. Every item we got off the menu was phenomenal, making it hard to choose a favourite for the evening. The descriptor of fine dining without the fuss is very accurate. If you are looking for some great food and drinks in a laid back environment this is the spot for you!

Had the Turkish pop up. Hope they do it again.

Tried the sausage roll, hot sauce and trail mix... All delicious! Looking forward to big things in the future from Dispatch

Ordered Korean BBQ and Sweet & spicy fried chicken from their takeout menu and it was amazing. Because Im a little piggy I naturally ordered a snack for the way home which was the Beef McLahmacun....To die for. Great job Dispatch Ill see you soon

Inspiring meal at Dispatch, that I had to make a post regarding it . Food was excellent with the chef Adam cooking for us; service was amazing; loved the contactless ordering and paying thru Tock; no tipping; well priced wines and bought the hot sauce, special candle and the chef Adam Hynam-Smith s cookbook which looks awesome! Check it out for a great meal ! Cheers!

Amazing!! The food was outstanding, unique and surprising. The cocktails and the atmosphere tied it all together. A great restaurant that we will be visiting again and again!

One of the best dining experience in Niagara, hands down. Flavours are incredible and every dish has a story and takes you on an adventure. Incredibly welcoming and educated team.

Fun menu, lots of interesting local and international wine and a great relaxing atmosphere.

Magnificent takeout in these lockdown times!

If youve thought Niagara had disappointing culinary experiences, youre right... until youve been here!! Taste buds alive and senses awakened! The dining experience at the top of the CN tower has nothing on the flavours and authenticity of Dispatch. Talk with Adam if you can - absolutely electric conversation! Thanks guys! Cant wait to get back in.

Food is incredible. Drinks are amazing. So good.

Arguably the best culinary delights in St.Catharines! Creative and delicious. Love the vegetarian options.

First time to Dispatch and loved it. Sat on the patio which has been extended into the road. Wonderful food. We ordered about 5 x small plates for 3 of us. Fried tofu, Furikake Fries, Seafood chowder pie (downunder style) and I took home a Babaganoush. Kiwi living in Niagara so pleasure to meet the Aussie owner Adam. Get out and support these guys!

Had such a wonderful dinner and drink with my Fiancé, such an amazing staff!! Adam is awesome. Their shop is very cool too!! Purchased some cups, a beer, and a container of gourmet conservas and Adam was kind enough to gift us another container. All around good genuine people and the vibes are too awesome!! Couldnt recommend it any more. And the food is insane!! the combinations of sweet, salty, soft and crunchy, just.... UGH *chefs kiss*

What a fantastic spot staffed with lovely humans and run by an incredible individual. My partner and I went here to celebrate our anniversary and could not have felt more welcome. The Korean chicken sandwich was a subject of conversation for days afterwards! We will be driving the 3 hours back to St. Catharines just to eat this again!

Long time client of Dispatch, but I think that story has come to a close. We ve celebrated many events with Dispatch pre-covid and supported our favourite restaurant during the lockdown by ordering takeout. Their patio has become unsafe due to the sheer number of junkies aggressively harassing customers on their patio. It s near impossible to enjoy any semblance of a meal without being harassed and frankly it s traumatizing; I m fearful of heading downtown. No one wants to spend a quasi paycheque on a meal there while junkies are shooting up just a few feet away. Concerns fall on deaf ears at council. No one at this restaurant prevents these individuals from bothering their paying customers. Where is the police presence? We ll be heading to Port Dalhousie from now on to dine with their beautiful street closures.

Always so welcoming, always such a pleasure to experience. Thank you for all that you do!!

Dispatch is easily one of the finest restaurants in the entire region, and such an incredible beacon of support to the entire community. Chef Adam uses such a wide range of flavours, spices, seasonings, and ingredients that you quite simply can t find anywhere else in the city - the result is one of the most creative, flavourful, delicious menus I ve had the opportunity to enjoy. With an incredibly creative and thoughtful beverage selection to boot, Dispatch is such a welcome addition to the downtown St. Catharines core. Food and beverage aside, Dispatch s no-tipping model and living wage certification continues to demonstrate their commitment to the wellbeing of their employees and stakeholders, even in the face of the pandemic. Not only that, but the way that they have rallied to support and grow the east end of St Paul is exemplary, and they continue to show their devotion to making St. Catharines a better place to eat, work, and live for everyone. Can t wait to go back.

I have eaten here pre-covid 19 pandemic and can not wait to visit back as soon as possible. Whether we can sit inside or on the patio! The amazing team that makes this place the is pleasurable experience it is are always going above and beyond. Creating a menu that I could never even dream of, cocktails that are almost thought provoking and in my opinion the #1 wine list in downtown St.Catharines by a mile. I can not wait to go back and have another amazing experience. **if you ever get a chance to try the rose water Turkish delights do not hesitate!

A downtown St Kitts destination, the food is thoughtful, the staff are simpatico and the atmosphere buzzes. Turn up for the fare, hang around for the cocktails. You wont regret it.

Simply put, one of the best restaurants I ve ever been blessed to enjoy. Great people, compassionate and efficient service, and spectacular flavours. It is not inexpensive; they pay a living wage, and feature some ingredients unseen elsewhere in Niagara. It is a great value for the quality and care received, and I regret not leaving this review the first time I ate there (over two years ago). Good for you, Dispatch team!

Every experience Ive had at Dispatch has been incredible. Weve eaten here for birthdays and anniversaries over the past few years. Whether eating in their location prior to the pandemic or getting takeout when available due to the dining room being closed, the food and drink options are incredible and the experience is fantastic. Adam and the team know hospitality and take it seriously!

We are so lucky to have Dispatch in the Niagara region. The food has always been delicious, whether were talking pre-pandemic fine dining or pandemic-era takeout. The complex flavour profiles of the dishes filled a sadly empty niche in the area. But what makes Dispatch a favourite is the people behind it and their philosophy. From zero waste to living wages to a belief in social justice, the team is fantastic and I will keep supporting them through whatever incarnation comes next.

An absolute treasure to have in downtown St. Catharines! The team is always incredibly friendly and warm, and the menu is always changing there is something for everyone! Chef has opened his doors to creative collaborations and it shows. The cocktail list contains imaginative takes on the traditional, as well as innovative concoctions that will blow your socks off so grateful to have this place right down the street!

I am never disappointed when going to Dispatch. Their commitment to their food, customer experience and their community is what keeps me coming back! Thank you!

Always a fantastic experience at Dispatch and worth the drive from Toronto. We went pre-Covid and returned a few weeks back to enjoy the patio on the street and see the string lights the community put up to make the street festive. Stellar service by Adam and Mike, tasty food, and bottled cocktails are the best for now. And lots more takeout to enjoy at home. Cant wait for another trip to Dispatch, truly support what they stand for to give the best customer experience ever!

It s definitely worth a trip from Burlington. Although we ware not able to dine at Dispatch before Covid, we visited the restaurant for the first time in March 2021 and we fell in love. Korean BBQ chicken and Soto Ayam noodles stole our hearts. Wine selection is great so are bottled drinks. Highly recommend because the food and hospitality. Thanks Adam and Mike, awesome job!

Amazing creative food and drinks with style! Amazing people.

Hands down the best dining experience in the Niagara Region. You must must must visit this place and eat!! You will not regret it!! Update: The food they have been serving during Covid to help keep their staff fed and doors open has been absolutely incredible. The quality never wavered during these hard times and I look forward to being able to sit down inside again for the full experience.

This restaurant is absolutely exceptional. I hadnt been in a few months and the staff looked at me, thought for a moment and said Haley right?. The service is second to none. The food is second to none. I had the Korean BBQ sandwich and a side of fries (pictured). Give them a call.

Great selection of drinks as well as food...chef tasting menu plus new patio options are both awesome!

Dispatch is an absolute gem. I always make a point of visiting when I am in the St. Catharines area because their food creative and thoughtful and truly delicious and it is such a welcoming place. Highly recommend.

If you want to experience a top notch meal with global inspiration and have the privilege of it being served up by some of the best people in town with the biggest hearts, then get yourself to Dispatch! Their patio is pet friendly and has turf, I mean come on! Go on and treat yourself, you will not be disappointed.

Chef Adams knack for creating innovative and complex flavors cannot be described, tasting is the only way to truly understand his gift. The atmosphere is always welcoming and fun! It is clear that the entire team loves what they do. (paying a living wage probably helps too) I was so worried that 2020 might be too much for any restaurant to bare, but from what I can see Dispatch has not only survived, but the team is making a positive contribution to Downtown St.Catharines. I highly recommend everyone try Dispatch for themselves, youll fall in love with the food and the team!

Was very pleased with the food and service. Some of the best fries Ive ever had. The owner even brought us some complementary seltzers because there was the slightest delay with our food which wasnt an issue since wed ordered shortly after opening and delays happen. Looking forward to more delicious meals!

The staff here truly understand the meaning of hospitality. From the moment we walked in, we felt like everything was well considered. We were celebrating a few birthdays so it was a special occasion for us. We had 4 or 5 courses with drink pairings which were amazing. Each course was really flavourful which caused us to slow down and enjoy each bite. We were there for almost 2 hours and enjoyed every minute of it. My favourite course was a fried Turkish bread with spiced ground lamb.

LOVE this spot! Amazing cuisine and drinks, super friendly and welcoming, yet refined atmosphere, and unbelievable staff! The outside patio is uncanny and the service is spectacular! 11/10. Would HIGHLY recommend!

Great patio. Amazing drinks. Great vibes. Highly recommended

Went to grab lunch with my family and had an amazing time! The food is superb (I recommend their chicken wings) and staff is wonderful. Will definitely be visiting again and look forward to doing so!

We love coming here!! The food is phenomenal and the chef and atmosphere is amazing!!

We stumbled upon this beautiful restaurant tucked away in St. Catherine s. Prior to the pandemic we had a wonderful experience dining at the chefs table where Chef Adam and his crew would chat about the passion of the meals and where the inspiration comes from. Let s just say that every dish was out of this world! When indoor dining opens up, I highly recommend going in and dining! In terms of the outdoor patio, the menu has been elevated. We had the following dishes: 1. Korean BBQ fried chicken Sando in Bao with seaweed salad and dynamite sauce. 2. Hamsi (Fried anchovies) po boy , onion salad, pickled radish. On a toasted baguette. 3. Eggplant dolma with burnt yoghurt. Everything was delicious! They ve really created a neat patio and space where I felt so comfortable. With the unfortunate part of the people in need, just greeting them and continue your evening, didn t disrupt us at all. Everyone was respectful.

Exceptional value. Our meal was a trip around the world. No doubt one of the meal -for the price- that was the most satisfying in a very, very long time (yes we had Alo to go, Dailo to go, Bar raval etc. in Toronto this during the past year). It reminded us of Turkey and a few places we ve been in Asia. Everything was absolutely delicious. Not light but yummy; the kind of meal that makes you want to lick your plate. The ambiance on the terrace is chill and the staff was super friendly and provided great advice. Don t leave before trying one or many cocktails. Again, very well executed: original flavours yet very well balanced unlike many bars that you read the description and once you drink it s quite disappointing. Here? The opposite: you don t want it to end. Why can t we have this restaurant in Toronto? I m jealous I ll have to come back!

Excellent food! We had take-out and everything we ordered was so good!

The food is absolutely top notch (up there with some of the VERY best I have ever had period). I was raving about it after dinner, on the drive back and now on the couch. The web based order system is fantastic (and I certainly think here to stay). Staff is friendly and extremely attentive. I would honestly order everything on the menu. Bonus: tip is priced in and Chief Adam is forward thinking and humble. Happy to support such a great business.

Every single small plate was masterful. Super friendly and informed service. So incredibly well executed to the finest detail. A Niagara MUST.

The food is amazing but what I love most about Dispatch is that they believe in Living Wages for their staff. No tips just great pay for staff.

Such a great place with AMAZING food! After eating a ton of pizzas in the st. Catherine and Niagara area, the food at Dispatch was such a pleasant change. Everything on their menu is packed with flavour and the cocktails were so good that we had to take some home. We might make a trip from Toronto just to eat here. The service is impeccable too! Adam and the crew are great.

This place is a hidden gem. The food is unique and very flavourful. The cocktail is innovative and so good that you will end up buying some from thier alcohol shop. The service is top class, which made sense when I later found out our server was one of the owner of the restaurant. We always make sure to stop here on our way to Niagara.

Delicious food, excellent service.

Great food, friendly people. All the dishes we tasted were phenomenal.

Lovely staff, very friendly and welcoming. They pay their servers a living wage and the restaurant is tip-free. Nice patio! The food however is okay, not great, and I was surprised by how positive all the other reviews are. I think if you had one dish it would be fine but we ordered almost the entire menu and honestly most of the dishes tasted very similar (Asian fusion, coriander, kim chi, lime etc). I found the dishes to be over-sauced. The meat pie lacked a flaky exterior and was kind of all over the place (Australian meat pie but with a seafood chowder filling but also with a Nigerian sauce?). I would probably go for a few small bites and drinks, but I would not recommend this restaurant for a full dinner.

I have always had an amazing experience here from service and food. Your dishes are served at an efficient rate, in addition to your first bite are always filled with an explosion of flavour. You cannot go wrong. The cook and bar manager were very personable. We had short but sweet conversation but are always filled with immense love for what they do. its such a gem in Ontario. I would always make the trip here and of course visit the wineries. Make a day out of it, it will never disappoint.

While the food was quite good, the prices and portions prevent me from giving a higher rating. Prices shown include gratuity, but still .... 1 beer (the cheapest one available) + meat pie with chowder + satay vegetable bowl = $44. Yikes! NYC prices!

Yeah if you have not been here yet. The hell you waiting for. Seriously.

Amazing Food. Great Staff. Safe and welcoming! Thank you for an awesome evening.

Tonight was our first visit to Dispatch. We were blown away by the outstanding service and attention to detail. The beer and wine selection were carefully selected and Adam was kind enough to take the time to explain how and why he hand selected what he did. Each dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. Overall, we had a great experience at Dispatch and we will certainly be back ... often!

What a nice spot! Service and cocktails are above and beyond!! Thanks, Adam...your energy is so contagious

Incredible food, beautiful atmosphere, and gratuity-free (the prices are the prices). I came here for lunch in a group of two, and we tried the jalapeno and cheese banger, the fries, and the wings and each was delicious. We ran into a hiccup using the app to order and pay, but those things can be smoothed out with time. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a sit-down restaurant with an interesting and varied menu.

Always an amazing experience at Dispatch! Everything about this restaurant, especially the friendly staff, incredible food, and lovely atmosphere makes this one of my favourite places!

Amazing food & staff! First time there today and it was a great experience. Cant wait to go back!

Amazing fusion cuisine, very creative combination of flavours with global influences, anyone can find something they like on this menu, 10/10 experience completely exceeding my expectations.

My partner and I visit every so often being local. From the moment we get there, it is hospitality at its finest! The team is always so welcoming and pleasant. Chef Adam has such a vision and such a grasp for what he wants you as a guest to experience through his Australian-inspired dishes. Although it often involves combinations I could never think up, it ALWAYS works and my taste-buds very much appreciate it (Adam, youre a culinary Genius). The cocktails are to die for and its fun to see how they add their creative twist to them. A shoutout to Sommelier Mike as well who recommended the best red wine for Thanksgiving. Based on what I was looking for, he recommended the Jordan River Classic Barbera. It was a full-bodied red with beautiful aromas of blackberry, plum, black pepper and cinnamon. It was fruity and finished crisp. I was trying to impress a wine connoisseur and he thought it was very nice (Thanks to you Mike). Lets also not forget all the hard work that goes on in the background. Shoutout to Tamara for her marketing magic and all that she does behind the scenes for their social media. I also want to point out how well they work together and how accepting they are of anyone and everyone from all walks of life. It is a truly amazing experience and I cant recommend it enough.

Loved this place. Thank you for offering vegan options!

Great food and great people, love this place

Very friendly staff . Taste of the food is well balanced..just go easy on the sauce and we are good to go.. great sparkling tea(perfect for diabetics) see yah soon...

Bad experience in the restaurants

Loved the modern experience, food, and drinks. A definite return is in order.

Amazing food, great drink selection. 100% recommend. Definitely going to return.

Great food and super friendly staff!

Outstanding food and cocktails. The wine and beer selection is curated and eclectic. The staff are very knowledgeable. We ate the Cali fries and Korean fried chicken sandwich. Delish. They have a bottle shop and some other fine goods for sale. There is no tipping and the staff are all paid a living wage. This is the type of restaurant we need to see more of in this world.

The food and service are amazing and unique. I only subtracted one star as I do not enjoy having to sign up for a new app to order. I choose to go into a restaurant to enjoy a meal with someone but the minute I sit down Im forced to just be right back on my phone instead. Personal preference I guess.

Awesome food and service. Living wage employer so no tipping; despite this food was still very reasonably priced given the excellent quality.

Fantastic food and drinks

It just doesn t get any better than this. Living in Los Angeles, I WISH we had a gem like this as I d eat here every week. Choosing between craft cocktails with unique and mouthwatering concoctions and a vast international wine list were how we started off our lunch. Then we dove in trying every item on the meze menu for our group of 4. And each dish was better than the next. One particular standout was the tzatziki which had such depth of flavour it put the tzatziki s I ve had in Greece to shame. And if the chicken musakhan is on the menu when you visit, order it. I dare say a more delectable dish could not be found anywhere else in Ontario and beyond. It s insanely good. Throw in some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable service I ve ever experienced and this restaurant is a formula for success. Anyhow, in the end, don t walk to this restaurant...run! I just hope this city realizes they have a culinary giant in their midst, and provides the support this restaurant deserves. As this is a cosmopolitan culinary experience fit for Los Angeles, but it s St. Catharines that they call home. Support them, embrace them, and be proud of having such a gift in your own backyard. Well done, Dispatch, well done!!

Very good to excellent food and beverages. Very good service. Gratuity is included in prices. Family style sharing plates for tasting menu. Tasty and flavourful dishes.

Loved it. So much.

Small plates of middle eastern inspired dishes. Wonderful food and presentation.

This was easily one of the best meals that Ive had, I recently had the opportunity to eat at a michelin-starred restaurant in the United States and it didnt even hold a candle to the food that chef Adam prepared for us tonight! Im so happy that St Catharines has a world class restaurant and I cannot wait for my next experience at Dispatch!

Came here on a whim with friends on our way to Niagara, and we had an amazing upscale dining experience. Delicious and thoughtful dishes, impeccable service, and classy ambience. I thought that the prices were quite fair given the quality (around the same as a nicer restaurant in Toronto). On top of all that, they operate on principles of minimizing food waste and paying their employees a living wage (meaning no gratuities). How cool is that? I sincerely wish more restaurants will follow in your example. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed dining here, and will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

What an experience! Dispatch was stunningly on point with perfect, gracious, and knowledgeable service paired excellently with exciting, ambitious, and provocative cuisine. My highest recommendation!

Came with my wife and enjoyed it very much. Would recommend trying this place out.

Innovative food done sustainably. I loved being surprised with the dishes on the tasting menu.

I cant believe I forgot to post a review about this place! We went in late December and to date, it was one of the best and most unique dining experiences of my life and my wife and I love to try new places so thats no idle praise. Really hoping to visit again as soon as were able!

Had the chance to order the Musakhan Sausage which was fantastic. Cant wait to try the full menu.

Came for a birthday a little while ago - did the tasting menu. An out of this world experience. So great to see in St. Catharines.

The food is delicious and the people are wonderful - a must try in St. Catharines! I love food, I love drink, and I love all things local, so I was absolutely delighted when Dispatch came on the scene as an innovative blend of all three. My first proper experience with Dispatch was actually after the pandemic shut down when they prepared takeout meals in an attempt to sustainably use the rest of their pre-pandemic produce (awesome thing #1). My husband and I ordered food for ourselves and then we immediately ordered some for our family because it was SO GOOD (awesome thing #2). At that point, I looked more closely at their business practice and was fascinated to learn that the folks at Dispatch do everything in their power to produce their wonderful food and drink in a completely sustainable way. After this initial phase of take out orders, they closed up for a bit to really consciously develop a pandemic plan that was safe and sustainable for their staff and customers (awesome thing #3). When they opened up again with their online orders, we immediately tried their trail mix and Turkish delight - both incredible and something we ve now ordered multiple times! The last time we picked up our goodies we had an opportunity to chat with one of the owners and he was so incredibly nice, friendly, and excited about his product (awesome thing #4). He took the time to chat with us and explain their next phase, along with all of the quality and safety considerations. Amazing! So if you ve made it to the end of this review, try Dispatch! You definitely won t regret it :)

*Review during Covid period Dispatch is an experience like no other. Pre-covid we had an amazing sit down dinner, the best service and a mind blowing food experience. Yesterday we ordered from their window service (a covid safety adaption) and received the same amazing customer service from the person taking care of the front and the top shelf depth of flavor that is hard to find. Thank you, we will see you soon!

The fried chicken, the bazlama bread, and the eggplant feta dip were all out of this world tasty. The service was great and the outdoor patio lovely. The cocktails were intense. Cant wait to go back.

Had a lovely night out on the patio. We had amazing food and drinks and it felt like a little escape from reality. Rad vibes, great music, thanks guys x

Awesome in every wayyyy

Such a cool place. Food is amazing - very different menu, not your typical fare. Great selection of wines and friendly staff. Looking forward to going back.

The food was amazing (the pork belly is to die for and the smoked ceviche a perfect opposing compliment ). The ambience is modern yet personable and the service nothing short of spectacular. To have the owner/head chef come to our table to explain the origins of some of the dishes was a real treat making our experience not only a pleasure for our taste buds but also educational as well. Rich, vibrant colours presented across every dish and the aroma accompanying each plate released by the various spices, herbs and sauces were mesmerizing. Given the current climate it was a relief to dine in an environment that obviously takes the physical distancing and safety of their guests very seriously while still being able to provide a relaxed, enjoyable and normal eat in experience. Dispatch is a must have experience.

Oh! The flavours!! An amazing experience for my husband and I. Cant say enough good things about the food. Every dish was so tasty. I was worried I would not enjoy the cuisine, but was surprised and delighted with every bite. More than enough for 2 (we shared each small plate). The white wine (Chenin blanc, Vouvray) was great on its own as well as with every plate. The service was beyond reproach. Will definitely go back.

Outstanding cuisine and rare flavors. Well presented and served. Friendly service too.

Great new spot in St. Catharines great to see some new flavors in the area.

Ok, not gonna lie -- the food here is delicious and the service is excellent, and I agree with the living wage for the staff, but even so, that was the most expensive dinner that Ive never had. My wife and I had the following, split between two people: one chicken leg, one scallop sliced into six bits, two teaspoons of duck meat in ritz cracker sized buns, a slice of fried cabbage, one beer and one cocktail, all for $111.00. We left hungry and laughing, and went straight down the street to Lost + Found and actually had dinner. You might be able to pull a portion-to-price stunt like that in Toronto, but this restaurant will never last in St. Catharines -- not with so many other excellent downtown options an easy walk away.

Beautiful food that has been carefully and creatively prepared, warm and engaging staff, classy but relaxed atmosphere, and the cocktails are to die for!

We were warmly welcomed by Michael and Jason at Dispatch for our outstanding Friday luncheon. The Tzatziki dish we ordered was brought to a new level of flavour and texture complexities and served with an amazing newly baked bread. Chef Adam came by our table to describe the sensory pleasures of his delicious dishes and topped each one off with an aromatic drizzling of unique sauces. This is our new favourite restaurant in Niagara - it is no surprise that Dispatch is in the running for Canadas Best New Restaurant 2019. It has our vote!

Atmosphere was great, food was AMAZING and staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Presentation was so nice, we will definitely be returning. It was hard to pick a favorite dish as every one was so good. Cocktails were different and tasty, I was impressed by number of non alcoholic options for cocktail or beer, as most places offer none to very lil besides pop/water for drivers or pregnant women.

Wow! Not only is the food delicious, the drinks refreshing, and the atmosphere beautiful, the whole restaurant comes together to form a masterpiece of a picture perfect outing. Bringing the whole experience together is knowing this restaurant is a living wage certified employer, and that you can leave here feeling satisfied physically, mentally, and spiritually. Cheers

Such a great experience. New flavours and wonderful service! Cant wait to go again.

Super excited to have a restaurant of this caliber in St.Catharins. Creative and innovative menu that is well executed. The chef is not afraid to take chances and executes gorgeously. This is a must if you are a local foodie or a tourist. Amazing

Brilliant.. Adam has brought refined, progressive dinning to st catharines, and I am raving about it.. and will recommend it to everyone

Awesome staff, very unique and tasty flavors!

Been wanting to try this local, new restaurant and finally did Oct 19th, for our anniversary. We definitely got the Wow factor there. From the service from all their staff, to the food, which is an art form in itself. If you want a truly unique dining experience, this is a must on your restaurants to visit. If youre looking for a cookie cutter meal and service, go elsewhere, this is not a chain restaurant. This is a dining experience. It is not cheap, but nothing great is cheap!! Thanks to the staff for going the extra mile too, small touch with the postcard (for our anniversary). Will absolutely return.

Had an amazing time doing the tasting as a solo diner. All of the food was exceptional and intentional and the service made me feel perfectly taken care of. 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a refined experience in a welcoming space. Thank you so much!!

Located in what looks to be a newly renovated building in the downtown area, the interior is bright, spacious and modern. The alcohol selection seemed extensive for a smaller restaurant, including a number of cocktails. There were 7-8 items on the food menu but we opted for the tasting menu which included everything @ $75pp. The dishes were a Middle Eastern theme and as described by either the chef or server, all very intricately prepared as would be expected at a high end establishment. We dont often eat this type of ethnic cuisine so we thought it was unique and delicious. We were quite full by the time we finished the savoury dish of Cornish hen, and then they had 2 very refreshing palate cleansers followed by an excellent dessert which was sort of an ice cream on top of a pastry. In the end also the pleasant surprise that the price included gratuity. All in all an excellent feast comparable to notl or downtown Toronto.

Amazing. Innovative food with fantastic service! Truly one of the best new restaurants in Canada!

We had the tasting menu and they accommodated multiple dietary restrictions with enthusiasm. The food, service, and cocktails were all consistently incredible and you can tell that everyone involved loves what they do. Theres also an emphasis on low/no-waste practices, as well as fair payment for employees and partnerships with local farms. Toronto - take note.

Superior everything

If you havent eaten here yet I dont know why. I cant say enough good things about Dispatch. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing space and amazing people make this place special. Chef Adams constant reach for greater and more creative flavours is exceptional and the entire staff reflects the same passion Adam has for superior service, food, and presentation. If youre dining here for the first time go for the tasting experience, you wont be disappointed