The District Tapas+Bar in St. Catharines

24 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7L4, Canada

★★★★★
(445 reviews)
Categories: Tapas restaurant

About

Tapas bar that caters to all ranges of tastebuds, located in the heart of St. Catharines

Website
districttapasbar.com
Address
24 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7L4, Canada
Plus Code
5Q43+6V St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12–10 PM
Wednesday
12–10 PM
Thursday
12–10 PM
Friday
12 PM–2 AM
Saturday
11 AM–2 AM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
445 reviews

Most Mentioned

brunch (20) chicken and waffles (11) gnocchi (10) lobster (10) steak frites (8) cauliflower (7) margaritas (7) bone marrow (6) spinach dip (5) ravioli (5)
5 stars
323
4 stars
64
3 stars
28
2 stars
13
1 stars
17
★★★★
November 24, 2024

The food was very good. It did take a bit longer to come out. We only got the brunch menu, so we ordered from there. People next to us had the full menu (we realized it once they got their food)

★★★
November 18, 2024

A friend and I visited this place for brunch yesterday, arriving right when they opened. I chose the strawberries & cream French toast which is a seasonal dish. To my surprise, there were no strawberries or strawberry cream on top (which was mentioned on the menu); instead, I found seven fresh raspberries (not mentioned on the menu) tucked between the first two bread slices, which I had expected to be a sauce. The lemon ricotta layered between the bottom two slices was so strong that it completely dominated the flavor. My friend ordered the gingerbread pancakes (seasonal dish), but she felt they lacked the gingerbread taste. She also had the lemon ricotta layered between her pancakes, which she found to be an odd combination and too overpowering. It's disappointing since we were hoping for a unique breakfast experience, but it didn't meet our expectations, and I doubt we'll be back.

★★★★★
November 16, 2024

We stopped in for cocktails on a Friday night. We loved the vibe and the various drinks we ordered. The owner, Hos, was so welcoming and Tash made unique and delicious cocktails. My husband really enjoyed the Ready Fire Aim and I loved the Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and Kator Passion 👌🏼 We are looking forward to returning to try the tapas and even more cocktails! ❤️

★★★★★
November 2, 2024

Great spot to get tapas! Everything we had was delicious. The Nashville Hot chicken and Seafood Gnocchi were my favorite.

★★★★★
October 14, 2024

Before an Icedogs game, we decided to choose here for dinner and a drink. At first, I wasn't sure, but once our food came I was absolutely sure. I had a stroganoff poutine and a drink called Pear pressure. I was very pleased with the taste of the poutine as i really like mushrooms and there was mushrooms a plenty in my dish. My drink had flowers in it. Yes that's right, flowers. The service was good with timely visits from the young lady that was our server. When the dish was brought to us I honestly thought it would not be enough to fill my indulging food needs, but I found myself very satisfied with my portion. Thank you for making our dinner experience a wonderful one. We will definitely be back in the future to try out some more of the menu.

★★★★★
October 8, 2024

A few weeks ago, I was feeling down after a family member made a negative comment about my stomach. Instead of letting it bring me down, I decided to lift my spirits by ordering food from The District Taps Bar for the first time. I left a small note asking if they could include a little message to cheer me up—but with no pressure at all. To my surprise, when I opened the bag, I found a beautiful handwritten note that not only uplifted me but made me feel better in my own skin. That simple gesture meant so much and showed how much they genuinely care about their customers. Based on the kindness and words they shared, I’m looking forward to visiting in person and experiencing the full ambiance. Drinks for the staff on me next time! Thank you for going above and beyond and showing love to your community members. Moving forward, whenever I have guests or friends visiting, I’ll definitely be bringing them here for a great meal and experience!

★★★
September 21, 2024

This was not my first time at The District. We love the tapas and wanted to celebrate our birthday there. I don't know if they were short staffed but there only seemed to be 1 or 2 servers for the entire restaurant (inside and out) and we were a table of 8 alone. It took close to 20 min before our drink order was taken and then another 20-30min before our food order was taken. I ordered the flight.....but was charged individually on my bill. When we ordered our food, we ordered multiple dishes each, but they came out all over the place. We had one friend get all 4 of their orders and was finished one before another friend even had one dish. One of our dishes was sadly not good at all (no seasoning, bland) and we are not normally people to complain or send things back, however when we mentioned this to the server they didn't offer any compensation and were going to charge fully for the dish until I mentioned that I leave reviews. They did remove the dish from our bill, which we appreciated. The drinks were great, I highly recommend the coconut margarita. We've had great experiences previously, so maybe it was just an off night 🤷‍♀️

★★★★
September 19, 2024

We went around 4pm, although the restaurant was fairly empty at the time, their service was amazing. The woman who served us was great, she was very outgoing and friendly. The cauliflower appetizer was the highlight of the meal. The drinks were great as well.

★★★
December 21, 2024

Service was really bad, but the duck bao tacos were absolutely amazing. We mentioned we were celebrating and they made no effort to accommodate us. 21$ lobster and crab rolls had neither just fried fake crab meat

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Stopped in for a light lunch, the avocado toast was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

OMG...I cried it was so good!!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

The Good: The food we ordered was tasty, and the service was good. The server was helpful when we had questions and asked the kitchen we he wasnt sure. Needs Improvement: Many items on the menu are labelled gluten-free or gluten-free option. HOWEVER, they use the same fryer for all fried items irrespective of gluten. IT IS NOT SAFE FOR CELIACS EVEN THOUGHT IT IS LABELED GLUTEN FREE. Also, the gluten-free options were by elimination, NOT substitution. To the restaurant, please consider changing your menu wording to avoid misleading customers! Portions were small for the price paid for some items (e.g. Halloumi Fries, you only get 4 pieces for $14).

★★★
November 23, 2024

A friend (QP) recommended this spot for lunch. Only one other table seated at 1pm on a Tuesday. The beer selection was poor and not much on draft. The tacos a bit dry and the cook did not want to cut the banh Mi sandwich into 3 I thought tapas was all about sharing. Server was attentive but could ve been more polite. Spent $120 for lunch on 3 people. Might give another chance because we want to support small businesses but step it up District.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Definitely going back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Been visiting this Tabas bar since I moved to St. Catharines & the food/service has always been great!! Met & connected with the owner & its no surprise the place is doing well!! P. S. Try the EXTREME GNOCCHI!!!!!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

First visit was lovely - ordered the chicken & waffles + carne asada & they were both really good! Service & atmosphere was also pleasant :)

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We ve been here several times before and it s one of our fave Niagara spots! Food is unique and delicious!!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Recently went for the 5 for $50 Thursday night dinner deal. In order of rating, we tried the chicken slider trio - 5/5. These little bite size sliders were perfection. Each one with a different theme, and all delicious. Coming in as a tie, was the beef dip. Served on a fresh and soft bun. The beef was piled up, and served with crispy onions, and au ju dipping sauce - 5/5. The perfect size to share. The steak frites - 4/5. Loved the cheese sauce and fries, however the steak was either overcooked or poor quality - nearly impossible to cut or chew. The seafood gnocchi - 3.5. Again, loved the sauce and the gnocchi itself, however the bits of crab and lobster were difficult to locate. Very generous portion and the diced tomatoes added a pop of flavour. The fifth dish was the duck buns. Cant rate, as I didnt try them myself. Also had the pumpkin cheese cake - which was sadly 1/5. The pumpkin spice flavouring was overwhelming and the sauce on top was too runny. Our waitress was wonderful. Very attentive - checking on us multiple times (forgot her name, unfortunately). We were told theyre introducing a new menu next week, so looking forward to returning to try the new dishes.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The food was excellent. The service would have been but I have to deduct one star because I had to ask the waitress to repeat the specials because I couldnt hear her over the music. Bars and clubs keep the music loud for a reason. This is a restaurant where people go to share food and talk to each other. I dont know where this current trend of cranking the music in restaurants so loud its impossible to have a conversation with someone across the table has come from, but it needs to stop. Parking: Theres a free parking lot next door, but it fills up almost immediately, as does street parking. I had to park three blocks away in a municipal lot.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great service but we didnt enjoy the food

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I came for a late lunch which turned into an amazing experience in both food and service. Kerri, out waitress went above and beyond to make us consider making weekly reservations! The flavor palette of the tapas exceeded expectations, the presentation was spot on and the price was right. The environment was welcoming, and the drinks were well made. I will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Was our first time ..and it will not be our last. Food was on point perfect sized portion. Service was perfect. Friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend you give it a shot

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Ok. Not the best steak. Cold when we got it

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We ve been here once and the food was fantastic! Everything seemed really fresh, you could tell a lot of thought was put into the ingredients of the dishes, flavours were delicious, and cocktails were good! The atmosphere was great - it s a small restaurant, almost cafe size, but it was nice and clean. The music is awesome - very 90s!! Be aware that they use the explicit versions of songs - we love it, maybe not best for your young kids. Our only complaint is that the menu appears to change? We d love to come back - but none of the tapas dishes we loved are on the menu anymore.. pretty disappointed! But we ll check back again and come back when we see some things we d like to try!

★★★★
September 23, 2024

We had an amazing assortment of tapas and main courses. Service was excellent, and the food was so incredibly done!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food with lots of options, and the service was awesome! I dont recommend it for kids but highly I recommend for adults Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

My wife and I happened upon this restaurant while looking for a good spot for date night. They did not disappoint! The food, drinks & service were excellent. The ambiance and music took us by a pleasant surprise. The waitstaff are very knowledgeable about the menu, and the prices were right up our alley. Needless to say, we had a great time and will soon return.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great little restaurant for tapas. Good size for the price and overall we are happy with the food. Vegetarian options: Lot of choices

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Very nice place to eat. Lots of vegetarian options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The experience was nice. Margaritas are FANTASTIC HERE! Yes, I said, FANTASTIC!!!! Highly recommend here. Those ribs and gnocci.......omg!! Liste, go there, ok gooooo. Have the tapas plates. Parking: Unfortunately, I went there when they closed the street off for a block party, .but there are meters Wheelchair accessibility: It very much is.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Love the place.. owners super nice.. I would recommend to anyone

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing service ,customer care ,very accommodating, with the best siting arrangement

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Love the variety of appetizers here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Excellent place to go if you are craving something unique...or duck! Dietary restrictions: One person had shellfish allergies and another tomatoes, the waiter was excellent! Food : 5/5 |

★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I was super excited to visit with a couple of friends. Unfortunately I was disappointed. Our waitress seemed off putting, a bit short and rude and barely checked on us. I ordered a dessert, the cheesecake and it didnt taste fresh, the texture was off and so was the taste. I am not sure if it was frozen and then not thawed correctly. The whip cream was OK on the side and the berries also seemed prefrozen and not thawed correctly. Very sad as I really wanted to like this place and even chose it based on reviews. As always, I give honest reviews based on my personal experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Really enjoyed this place. I went with friends for Saturday brunch. The staff was very nice. menu, is fantastic and the food was very good. Great atmosphere. My only critique, is that the steak and eggs should not be served on bread, because it was soggy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The District is an awesome place. The decoration is nice, the vibe is really good, it is both elegant and authentic, the food was AMAZING, and the drinks were among the best Ive had in Canada, Carly (the waitress) was super helpful, polite and very attentive, this is among my favourite places to eat in Canada.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Great options for everyone! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Amazing experience!!! Our hostess Carley was absolutely fantastic! Food was amazing ! Drinks were amazing ! Ordered the bone marrow - pork belly - salmon and tostadas! Everything was perfect !!! Highly recommended!!!

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

I wouldn t give one star. The quality of the food was bad. It was unhygienic and we got plates, it had food eaten by someone before us. That itself is disgustingly bad. I didn t take a picture but I don t recommend this place to anyone. The portion is too small and even if it says tapas is good enough for 2 people, its not. I ordered mushroom head, we only got 3 mushrooms

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Upbeat spot for Tapas. Delicious libations thanks to our wonderful bartender Emma. Cant forget Tash who pointed us in the right direction with wonderful recommendations.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

This place was great! Service was great! Our server was really nice! And the food was great! The only downfall is that one of the plates we got, the yolk was running off the board from the kitchen all the way to our table! Other than that, music was great! Server was really cool! And food and drinks were great!! Vegetarian options: They have a full vegan menu to the side! It only has 3 options but they do separate it from other menu items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Came here for brunch with my husband today while visiting St. Catherine s and had a great experience. Food was good, decent portions and service was excellent. Carley was super friendly and always on it making sure we had everything we needed. With so many restaurant options in the area I was happy to have chosen this location. Did not disappoint!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Good taste! Yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food, love the small plate tapas option so you can try different things. Waitress was very friendly. Will definitely return Vegetarian options: Good selection of vegetarian options

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Cool place, great brunch menu, food wad awesome and love the vibe. Gets super busy at high times, and for good reason!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Excellent place. Food was delicious and service excellent Celebrated friends birthday and they brought enough dessert for us all to share and enjoy Will definitely spread the word. I had the Mac prime rib burger Dietary restrictions: I have fish and seafood allergy All good with that except couldnt have fries as some fish had been cooked in same oil But two others had fries and apparently yummy I had Mac prime rib burger. Friends had food with fish We all enjoyed our meals Parking: Paid parking lot beside, we just got last spot but also paid parking out front

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

This place has great food. The service was exceptional & it has a relaxed atmosphere. I was very impressed and so were my friends. Keep doing what youre doing & thanks for the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Amazing food and waitress

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Had a bunch of tapas. Every single one was fantastic. Can t wait to come back for more!!

★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I loved this restaurant, they play excellent music and offer great mocktails. The food itself is disappointing. I ordered the sticky pork belly skewers, chimi churri steak and frites, and the district burger with a garden salad. When I tell you absolutely everything ordered was a disappointment I cannot be more serious. EVERYTHINGR TASTED BLANK OR BAD. If it wasn t for the staff being so obviously uncomfortable (and doing their best) I would have said something because I m just curious why the chefs obvious inability to deliver what was advertised or at the very least use salt, is my problem. Ok ok let s be serious, I would never have said anything, BUT, the chimi churri steak frites were gross. The steak was dry and not an ounce of seasoning used, not an herb speck in sight to even suggest chimi churri was in the proximity of that steak. The sauce on the frites was a chipotle aioli but tasted like fish and desperately needed salt or garlic, something to break the heavy oily sauce that had no other dimension to it. The burger was not cooked well, at least for me I do not like a pink burger and I was never told it would be cooked that way. They soak the bread in butter so that s really all you taste, and even that was fine bc it had more taste than anything else. But the pink burger was giving AMERICAN BEEF and that was my final straw. I tried to ignore it bc I was hungry since I couldn t eat the other two things I ordered, and hoped the pink was just a smoke ring, but even the centre was pink, and if im being real, the only smokiness would come from liquid smoke bc that s all I tasted from the pork skewers. The salad was just greens with sliced tomatoes and unidentified pink cubes that look like soft pickled radish but without any flavour, the dressing was literally just a mild oil, possibly canola, no seasoning, no discernible vinegar, nothing. I just left it. Also ordered by others ; tostadas (soggy), Korean bbq burger (false advertising as it was NOTHING like the online photo, it had no sauce , a single burnt black patty, nothing to give it a Korean flavour besides the sesame seeds sprinkled on the patty), artichoke dip (fine, enjoyed by most), carne asade ( no chimi churri but it has chopped corn with the fishy aioli and two people liked it enough to eat it), Brussels sprouts (it was off . But fine ), chicken and pancakes (fine). We tipped staff between $70-$100 bc they did nothing wrong, they were stellar and went above and beyond for us, even if they did less than what they did today I d give them 5 stars. In fact no one did anything wrong, aside from the chef who lied for no reason and his abominably lazy food.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food was better than I was expecting, went for brunch and just ordered breakfast. But I cant say the same for the others who I was with. Service could use a bit more effort, not very attentive service at least when I was there. I dont think Id go back but definitely worth a try and judge for yourself.

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food was excellent.... But theyve GOT to get those damn draft beer lines cookin! Oh, and turn that music down a bit. Vegetarian options: Lots of vedge.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great food and experience. Will be back!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Music a little too loud. Food is fantastic, as are the servers. Highly recommend this menu for any occasion whether eat-in or take-out.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

I am here right now 2/15/24. We are a 22 person group and we received the food in a timely manner. Although the waitress was overwhelmed she acted professional and with passion. The 5 tapas for $50 is a pretty good choices. I will be back!! My waitress was Kerri.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Food was amazing! It was our first time in and first time ever trying bone marrow super glad we went to The District as our first experience for that. The staff were absolutely wonderful and clearly care about making sure the customers have a good experience, working absolute magic despite a busy night. They were fantastic for checking in and keeping us updated as our visit progressed. Erica was a wonderful server and host. Overall a great experience and the staff should be really proud of themselves. Ten out of ten, we ll be sure to be back again!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Came in for a drink on the way to the ice dogs game a couple weeks ago!! Our server Emma was welcoming and enthusiastic, we ll certainly be back, would recommend to anyone in the area!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

This is my #1 choice every time we talk about where to go for food. Staff are fantastic, food is fantastic and menu can adapt to many dietary needs. The 90s hip hop music selection is just the cherry on top. Vegetarian options: Good number of vegetarian options available. Dietary restrictions: Many menu items are gluten free, and a few others can be adapted.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

I had the lobster grill cheese beyond words !! Amazing . Service was well executed. Will definitely be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Dont let the appearance fool you. This is a must stop destination for foodies. This downtown St.Catharines location has excellent tapas such as fried chicken and pancakes, tostadas, salmon sticks and more. The quality and complexity of the items was a very pleasant surprise. The decor is very basic but the food and service more than make up for that. The cocktails were creative and excellent.

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

The music and the bottle of champagne to make mimosas were the highlight. The chicken and pancakes was very mid don t enjoy it to be very honest.The slaw they serve it with wasn t fresh (you could tell instantly). The lobster grilled cheese was ok, the fries being the best part. Overall everything was very mid-level in terms of flavor and quality. Nothing special. The service was good and so was rhetorical atmosphere. Can t say I ll be back .

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Amazing food, great cocktails, friendly staff and chill vibe. I don t often write reviews but felt this needed one!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was delicious but service was dismal. There were only a few tables when we were there but once the food was served our server basically ignored us. I had to finally go to the back room to find someone so we could get our cheque.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ive gone to The District twice now and both times were amazing. The service is great, and the food is so delicious with something for everyone. Be sure to check for their daily specials!! Ive recommended it to so many people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome place, great food and selection. Will return many times.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome food and drinks. And great service. Everyone was so nice! I will be going back for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, should have more items on menu

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Our server was amazing. I walked into a surprise party in my honor. She was so friendly and helpful. Im sad I didnt catch her name, from getting there late. The food seemed to be hit a miss for us. But the spinach dip was delicious, the Brussel sprouts, zucchini boat and fried bocconcini were delicious. The brie grilled cheese could use less of the jam. And the bone marrow wasnt cooked right from what I understand. Still, awesome. Also awesome music! (Owners of the District, she is a taller lady with dark blonde hair).

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food selection is fantastic, theres a little bit of everything and the tapas size means you can order 2 or 3 to make a full meal size. Portions are generous and the presentation is gorgeous. The staff were attentive and on top of refills. The kitchen staff were accommodating for reasonable requests. We loved the graffiti style decor and the music selection was awesome. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you are planning for a Saturday night. While the restaurant was really busy, the kitchen staff was able to keep up with our orders. Parking: If there are no events at the Meridian then the parking structures that are less than a block away are free after 6pm. There is also a city lot next to the restaurant. It is paid city parking, about 30 spaces. Some of the nearby side roads do have free parking during the day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great times with my friends for my friends birthday weekend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is incredible, a must try! Love the ambience, service is great, margaritas are dynamite. Thanks for another great meal! Definitely will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If i could give the food more stars i would. Definitely some of the best food in St.Catharines; Ill have to come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very chill , friendly and food is to very very good My number one spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome music. Food is killer. Yeaaaahhhhhh boyyyyyyy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food and service was amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had an app with duck ... anyone who can cook duck that good is definitely a great chef .. worth going back for entrées

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this place! Great food, great vibe. Awesome place for a date, hangout with friends or work crew. Vegetarian options: There is at least 5-6 of the tapas that are vegetarian some can be made vegan if you ask.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything was delicious and well prepared. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely would revisit and recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cute little place. Went with a friend for my birthday and had a few of the tapas. The mediterrian gnocchi was delicious. The salmon fingers were a bit over breaded, but I loved the dipping sauce it came with. We were seated by the window, and it was pretty chilly, but the waitress noticed and turned up the heat for us. The service was friendly. I would definitely come back when Im in town again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was good. But it wasnt excellent. Service was great! Definitely recommend. My husband always appreciates their beer selection and I appreciate the tapas-sized meals. Sometimes you just want a bite and not a feast. You can eat here and have a bite and feel satisfied when you leave. Wish more places offered smaller plate options like this

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great first experience! Friendly staff..down to earth environment..funky decor. Great food something for everyone! Cant wait to try brunch!!

★★★
December 23, 2023

I had the Mediterranean Gnocchi and there was way too much balsamic vinegar in the dish (it would have been quite good otherwise). The waitress was good although she told us the beer on tap was a Lager and it was actually an IPA.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place for tapas and cocktails.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and awesome service thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food is very good here. The feeling of the place is great as well. There is also a good diversity of items on the menu. definitely worth a try. Points off for the décor, but this will not take away from your experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lunch was excellent. Recommend the Chicken and Waffles !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Incredible food! I will definitely go back and bring friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved their Spin Dip and sangria

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The tapas were amazing!!! And the cocktails were outstanding!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Unequivocally one of the best restaurants in St.Catharines. When it comes to quality of food - atmoshpere (amazing music) - dining options (inside and outside patio) and perfect for sharing platters! Im officially a regular and order all around the menu - never being disappointed! Highly recommended - youll become addicted, and FAST!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Got the 5 tapas deal with a few drinks. Food was amazing and service was great too. Would definitely go back next time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was great. great service. Margs were on point

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always amazing tapas. Great drinks and food. Owner is very welcoming. Great weekly deals.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Got the Classic Breakfast and a Cocktails on the side Lovely Atmosphere, Great service and Delicious food Would definitely recommend Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had the lobster grilled cheese . Was very good. Had to sit outside however as its a small venue. Make a reservation

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This tapas bar has some really interesting plates to share. We enjoyed everything. There are a few things that can be improved on. First, the restaurant looks a little run down and old. Secondly, the plates are good, but I noticed a few of our dishes tasted reheated. I know our server wanted to bring out all our dishes at once, so that could be why. We were 3 people sharing 5 tapas. Quality was good but could have been great. This was my 2nd visit, and it was my 1st visit that brought me back, and it didnt compare. I will give it another try though. My expectations were not met like the 1st time. Lastly, the server seemed a little confused on my request, and I dont think he relayed it to the kitchen, which should have been granted. All in all, I will return and give it another try. Considering we went on Mothers day and it was not busy at that time, we enjoyed it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely amazing, from drinks, to food, to service. Prices are so good too, everything is very fairly priced.

December 23, 2023

Would have liked to actually had something to review but after walking 2kms to this restaurant that s supposed to be open until 11pm was told they were closing. We arrived at 9:45 . Please update google it s not difficult to do.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great menu selection, cocktail and wine list is on point.They have a little patio out front, server and bartender were real personable! Recommend the district sour cocktail and the bone marrow!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Came here on a whim on my lunch break, the entire lunch menu is $15 and the service was so extremely quick! Was in and out in well under an hour and the food was delicious (had the lobster roll with fresh cut fries). If youre looking for a great spot for lunch downtown this is your spot!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The menu is excessively long, the food is good though, I dont think the decor goes very well with the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent!!!!! Went for the tulip festival in Niagara and stumbled upon this place by accident. So glad we went. Highly recommend having brunch with mimosas on their patio. Kid-friendliness: I wouldnt say its kid friendly. More of an afternoon adult hangout for lunch or brunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I loved this place: nice, tasty and has a good variety of breakfast and not only breakfast dishes. I took lobster rolls and they were great. I ll definitely come back here).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always a great atmosphere with excellent customer service. The tapas menu changes fairly regularly with new features that makes coming back very easy. The brunch is also top tier as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Came back again (previous incident was resolved by management) and it exceeded our expectations! We heard about this place and wanted to try it...the service was top notch and food was delcious! Lots of variety and flavors to chose from. Will be back again, thanks Hasan! Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I wouldnt say its kid friendly. More of an afternoon adult hangout for lunch or brunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Try the pork belly skewers

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place to come for shared plates and bar. Lots of options for appies to share with friends. We tried the crispy Brussel sprouts and Asian sesame cauliflower. Both were fried and seasoned well. Loved the sauces that came with the Carne Asada, but it was overcooked. Service was attentive and fairly fast. Good option for a casual night out.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome! We had the Avacodo Brushetta, Brussels sprouts, steak frits and grilled cheese. Our favorite was the sprouts and the avocado dip. Super yummy. Prices were not too bad either. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great experience awesome tapas would recommend and will be back

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was absolutely fabulous! Something different for a pleasant change

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I came to The District for lunch on my bachelorette weekend and the food and the service was awesome!! It was our first stop before our Pole Dancing activity and we had one hour to get food before heading over. Our food came so fast, and was all so delicious, I had the beef dip! Our server was awesome and she brought us out complimentary champagne which was so sweet of her! The sangria was also a great choice and we sat on their little patio outdoors. Im so happy we found this little restaurant and would happily recommend it to others!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Some of the tastiest tapas ever. Great flavors and good portions.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Nice small portion meals. Really good variety as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We were looking for somewhere new to eat and happened to walk by this place. They serve tapas, not my favourite concept but the food was good. Small menu but I managed to find something interesting, The spicy chicken and pancakes is a fun spin on the American chicken & waffles. If you are looking for something new to try this is a good spot. Price was fair, food was good, service was good, No complaints.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My how dining in Ontario has grown up. Tapas in St. Catherines - grand change. District Tapas serves unique small plate food cheerfully and freshly prepared as you order. Oh, small means serves three - we ordered beet salad, beef marrow canoe, and cauliflower florets, along with local wine. Prices are commensurate with the quality and the breadth of choices - omnivore or vegan, no one need be restricted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Stopped by and sat on patio. Had wine and beer. Hamburger was awesome and so was zucchini appetizer. Thanks for the complimentary drink. Will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was absolutely over the top, doesn t look like much as you walk in but does the food ever deliver. So many options I think we had them all and they all were incredible. Server was very personable and took care of us well. The place was very slow didn t look like much so I wasn t expecting much. But did it ever outperform Will go back next time in Ontario

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I will keep coming back to this place. It is quite authentic & cant be compared to any other restaurant. The waitresses are actually humans & know how to talk to other people (versus reciting the same script over and over again) and their chefs are amazingly creative and skilled! How does the food taste, you ask? Incredible! Little bites of heaven Every time I come they have new items on the menu to discover. Another thing I love about it: a choice of local Niagara craft beers and wines on their menu. I cant get enough of this place it went above & beyond my expectations.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Was a pleasant meal, just not as we exspected, far to many flavors clashing....for the right palette no doubt a joy. Was rather pricey. Mixed drinks were refreshing.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My boyfriend and I found this place when we moved into university. It has now been 4 years and it is our GO-TO for date nights! Amazing drinks, amazing service, but the food is INSANE! We usually share multiple tapas, and there has never been one I tried and didn t say omg this is so good . They put the most flavourful twist on some common dishes and give odd foods a good rep! Highly highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hidden gem in st Catharines. If you havent been, I suggest checking it out. Very upbeat vibe . Servers are attentive. And the owner/chef comes out to check up as introduce himself. Place has an awesome Vibe. Drink menu is very wide with lots of options. My suggestion the passion fruit Margarita (sugar coat ). Came back to try the food and it was exactly what expected. Chimichurri steak fries were amazing. And chimichurri steak entree was excellent. A must try.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was good. Ran out of a lot of beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We recently enjoyed a delicious dinner of tapas. I do recommend making reservations. We were seated upon arriving and had a couple cocktails ordered. They served them with very minimal wait time. I ordered the cafe negroni which was exceptional. I believe my wife had the lychee margarita. We ordered four tapas that night and all came out quickly and so delicious. We had the fried chicken and pancake, perfectly crispy juicy fried chicken on soft tasty pancake. Also ordered the loaded gnocchi, bone marrow canoe and the chimi steak frites. The frites were so crispy and the steak was juicy. Exceptional meal definitely returning.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Friendly staff and delicious food. Very quiet part of town. Youll always be able to get a table

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

food was gross. drinks werent good I would not recommend Food : 1/5

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great selection of tapas, a bit of everything for a tasty pick with beers, great start to the evening.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved everything, except the music choice. This is our 3rd time here, and will likely no longer come back. We are a non-neurotypical and diverse group, in age and otherwise, and the music (hip hop) is overwhelming our conversations, causing stomach distress, and just plain irritating. We re here to relax and enjoy our food, but are just unable to with this disruptive noise and beats. Instrumental music never offends. Vegetarian options: Lots of great veggie options on the tapas menu.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Their lobster sandwich is to die for!!!! Really personalable service. Highly recommended!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Insanely good food!! Good atmosphere and music.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Random drop in on our way back from an event in Niagara Falls, we re from Burlington. Just looking at the menu online sold me, creative and chef driven. This place did not disappoint. Had a promo going - 5 tapas for $50 and we went straight in. Baked n duja & bocconcini Sticky Korean pork ribs Duck confit tacos Chicken and pancakes Loaded gnocchi supreme All were phenomenal. Desserts were insanely good and we struggled to finish it all, but we did. Cocktails were really good as well. Great atmosphere, good music, overall incredible experience. Staff and owner were very accommodating and easy to chat with. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu! Well done to the whole team !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Big Mac BAO! That s all you need to know.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I really wanted to like this place. The food is quite tasty, but I feel like each plate has about 2-3 superfluous ingredients that arent necessary. Some editing could really help them! Duck Bao buns were good. Bone marrow could have been a bit more rendered, but was quite tasty. Lobster & Crab rolls were also pretty tasty, but ate more as a vegetable sandwich and the seafood took a back seat. Server was pretty rude and diminished our experience unfortunately.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Found this place upon my wandering, and decided to check it out as I noticed there were tapas (I love this concept as most restaurant plates are way too big for me, but tapas are perfect), and several vegetarian options. The flavours were nice, prices reasonable, and even better, I can come back and try something new as there were actually more than just two options for me. My one complaint is the music, as I truly do not like to dine to hip hop, and this seems to be the only music style they play here. I have sensory issues so it was a little overwhelming, but I can overlook it for the most part in favour of the nice food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went there today for Birthday celebration with my sister and my children They were extremely friendly and promptly came over to get our drinks started Excellent deal on $5 Caesars She even asked which spice level we wanted The food was delicious hot and came out quickly Amazing lobster grilled cheese My sister had the zucchini boat and the crunchy brussel sprouts I tried the brussel sprouts and they are hands down the best Ive ever had My son had the duck confit tacos and he loved them Everything was great They even brought out a dessert to celebrate the birthday festivities I would highly recommend giving the district a try If you are a foodie you will appreciate the attention to making this a gastronomic delight ! Cant wait to go back so I can try some of the other menu items Thanks for a wonderful experience!!

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I went a month ago, I was too timid to post a review but , the server was either high or drunk..she stumbled over chairs, forgot drink orders, it was horrible then the food...the pork belly was amazing, delicious but I ordered the taco things...the meat was tough and it fell apart and it was hard to eat...not pleased with service or product.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wow, randomly came here on a Thursday night and was blown away. Food was amazing and our waitress Kerri was great! Thanks yall

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great experience. Exceded expectations. Definite repeat.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Was out at The District in St.Catherines for the 2nd time. Unbelievable food. So delish. Came for Tapas last Thursday. What a deal! We had Keri serve us. It is so hard to find good service these days. She was absolutely amazing and such a great personality. Thank you so much. Made my Wife s Bday!! We will be back soon 100%. You guys Rock!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food at good prices, easy to share. Had a great server and food came out very quickly. Cool environment as well, interesting décor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food here was delicious! My boyfriend and I shared three different plates, the Chimi Steak Frites, Loaded Gnocchi Surprise, and Sticky Pork Belly Skewers. All were great!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic! We tried about 7 different tapas...all amazing!! Seriously worth a visit! Well be back for sure!!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Called my favourite restaurant tonight for a take out order on their special for tapas special which I have done many times in the past. The person who answered the phone was abrupt and basically rude . We were told it was for dine in only nowhere on their web page does it state this. I understand rules change but no need to be rude! We may have ordered anyway .We ordered dinner elsewhere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Been here a couple of times over the last 2 years. The food is absolutely amazing, highly recommend. Servers are always great too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We were a group of 10 with reso in advance and it was a fantastic experience start to finish! Our table was ready and set beautifully, our server was lovely and attentive, and the tapas we all ordered were delicious!! We also had many glasses of wine, multiple Aperol spritz, and many margaritas! All were beautifully crafted no one was ever left sitting with an empty glass! A great night and fun atmosphere all around. We will be back!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fun place with interesting cocktail and food options.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Diverse menu, house made desserts, friendly staff. Will be back

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

loved every bite of it ! get anything with the maple Chipotle sause .Great drinks and amazing atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Couldnt recommend a better place for a chilled drink on the patio or some unbelievably delicious tapas! The staff were very accommodating and the service was spectacular.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Loved the atmosphere, food and service. Everyone was really nice and the food was amazing.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Honestly every time I go here I surprise myself all the time! Staff, food and drinks are 10/10 AMAZING

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great little tapas bar. The server was friendly and service was fast. Nice outdoor seating (though I could do without the motorcycles revving their engines along the street...) Delicious meals! I highly recommend the fried zucchini sandwich!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice cozy place, the food was A1 and the staff was amazing! Will go back again for sure

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food, staff and atmosphere!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food was amazing. The restaurant itself had a weird smell and the service was not that great.

★★★
December 23, 2022

The food was decent. However, I wasn t wowed. I ll definitely give it another go

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

First time having tapas and it was amazing! Cant wait to come back, the atmosphere, service and food where perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We will definitely be visiting again! Beautiful variety food, very friendly service. Smoked duck steam bun and lobster & chorizo paper dip, they are amazing tapas! Final desert likes King and queen. Everything is Awesome when youre part of the team.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Brought Grandma in for a dinner out. Although the door way wasnt the most walker friendly, the staff and food made up for that one small bump! Fair prices, friendly faces, and amazing eats! Would go back/recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

My husband and I went for dinner before our concert and I have to say that the food was beyond my expectations Absolutely delicious food. We both were amazed at how flavourful it was.Our Server Mikayla was fantastic too.. She was very professional and helped make suggestions since this was our first time there.. I highly recommend The District to anyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The place is AMAZING. The food is out of this world, if you go and they have it, absolutely to try these Tapas: their Brussel Sprouts, their cauliflowers and also the two beef tacos. Drinks were also very cozy and good, very different place from usual and because of this recommended on a 10/10 scale. Service quick and sweet. It is a little pricy, but Worth it!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Interesting tapa selection, good daily drink deals and nice service. We loved our dishes!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Service was friendly and attentive. Food was good but confusing. Ordered a pasta dish. Pene in creme sauce with sundried tomatoes. Not thinking it would be spicy. I was wrong... Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

LOVE THE TAPAS MENU!!! Service and staff amazing!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Maybe a name change is in order. Often confused with some of the terrible restaurants in the area with similar name

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome little gem featuring a delightful, varied menu exploring tastes from around the globe. The proximity to the Meridian Centre made it the perfect spot for pre concert bites.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic great food,and many many choices ,love this place got to go try it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

So very happy that I tried this place. The server was very prompt and polite. The food was brought in a timely manner. The taste of the food was amazing. The music was the best part.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazeballssss

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wow! We came here on a whim, and its now our favourite restaurant!!! Will def be back again soon.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Weve been wanting to go here for a while but just never could make it. We saw Jeff Dunham at the Meridian centre so it was the perfect opportunity. Walking in the place as a little off beat - didnt make great first impressions but those were soon proved wrong. We decided to go with Taps and ordered 4 items to share between my wife and I and let me just say that none of them were disappointing. The smoked duck bao buns were very tasty with a lot going on. The chimi steak frites were really good just wished there was a little more steak and there wasnt as much chipotle in the aoli as wed like.The baked chorizo ragu was excellent, if a little messy with the pita. The star of the meal was the crispy brussel sprouts - very delicious, nicely cooked with a great soy glaze. We had a bottle of the Badia Al Colle Chianti which was nicely fruity (went with everything we ate) and a good body. The services was very fast and we were never left waiting. Will definitely be going back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We came here last night, and had an exceptional time. It has a funky atmosphere, definitely a lot lower key than we had anticipated the normal North Americanized Taps Bar usually has. This was definitely more in the casual, Spanish formula. The menu is layered on both Tapas and full meals. The selection of tapas is eclectic, with drawings from a variety of cultures. Between the two of us, we selected four and enjoyed all of them tremendously. They have a good cocktail list and a limited, but quality draught selection. Prices are very reasonable, and the service was good and friendly. We will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place for brunch, food is very good and theres an option for having endless mimosas.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious food..service was great...we werent interrupted too much...but just enough to make sure we were taken care of. New waiter... but he did very well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Went for Sunday brunch today and ordered the chicken and pancakes. Service was fast and friendly, and the meal was delicious! Bf got the breakfast bowl and he enjoyed his meal too. Well be back

★★★
December 23, 2022

The restaurant itself had this really weird smell - like a dingy club bathroom with perfume to cover it up. Kind of lost my appetite when we walked in but once you got used to it... the food was good. We did the Thursday Tapas deal split between 3 people and had left overs, so good portions.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Awesome Spot!!! Great vibe, music, excellent vibrant flavours and generous portions for Tapas. A must try in St. Kitts, we ll be back soon!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food and drinks! Service was great as well, very attentive and not over bearing. Definitley reccomend and will be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Running not walking to this place!