Food lovers, mark your calendars! From August 14 to 24, 2025, Downtown D’Lish is back to celebrate the vibrant culinary scene in the city’s core. For ten days, downtown restaurants will feature exclusive prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, each offering creative, seasonal, and one-of-a-kind dishes.
“Downtown D’Lish is the perfect night out with friends. This year, it also pairs perfectly with the excitement of the Minto Cup at the Meridian Centre, running from August 16 to 23 and bringing even more energy to the downtown core. With such a diverse selection of restaurants, it’s an adventurous and delicious way to discover more of downtown. See if you can try them all!” said Kat Dodge, Executive Director of the St. Catharines Downtown Association. “Make a date for it and head to The Film House, catch a concert, or do some shopping after. It is sure to be a memorable trip downtown.”
Participating Restaurants Include:
- Adam’s Flora
- Bolete
- Fiddlers Pour House
- Gigi’s Wood Oven Pizza
- Hambrgr
- Khas Patti
- Kully’s Original Sports Bar
- Ludology Boardgame Cafe
- Mountain Grill
- Rise Above Restaurant
- The District Tapas + Bar
- Wild Wing
“Downtown D’Lish is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our dinner menu and connect with both returning and new customers,” said Chef Andrew McLeod, owner of Bolete Restaurant, one of the event’s featured participants and returning favourites, offering dishes such as Heirloom Tomato & Compressed Melon, Arctic Char, and Niagara Mess. “I truly enjoy being part of the vibrant downtown community, where we can share our passion for food, meet new faces, and celebrate why downtown is the heart of dining and hospitality in St. Catharines.”
Whether you’re planning a special night out or a casual meal with friends, Downtown D’Lish promises a flavorful and fun experience for all. For the complete list of menus, visit DowntownDLish.ca.
Don’t forget to share your culinary adventures on social media using the hashtag #DowntownDLish #DowntownStCatharines