Reviews - Dispatch
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An inventive, globally inspired small-plates restaurant in downtown St. Catharines, Dispatch delivers eclectic, intensely flavored tapas and standout cocktails in a warm, intimate setting. With abundant vegetarian/vegan choices, family-friendly portions, and attentive, enthusiastic service (including creative non-alcoholic drinks), it’s a must for foodies and casual gatherings alike. The menu is compact and geared to sharing rather than large mains; expect fair prices, friendly staff, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
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Very eclectic flavours. Not for everyone but if you want something different. Definitely try this place. Lots of vegetarian options. Service was exceptional. Will eat here again. And would recommend it to try. View all feedback.
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Last update : 09.03.2026
Some of the best food, the best people and lovely amostohere I've ever been to. Not only were the servers the most humble and amazing people I've met, but it was legit some of the best food I've had in a long time. The tuna tartar was umami rich, crunchy and bursting with flavour. The butter candle was.... Well, a candle. How creative and lovely with the Smokey burnt focaccia was just melt in your mouth! The seafood linguine was just light, tasty and full of seafood. Glad we got here and met these amazing people. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Last update : 20.02.2024
We've been for cocktails, dinner, and brunch. Everything is amazing and some of the food is truly mind blowing. The eggs benedict is phenomenal, highly recommend. We also got the croque madame and were stuffed in a good way! The staff are so kind and energetic. The cocktails are unique and delicious. Honestly, no complaints!
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. We've 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 don't 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 aren't 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 saladThis is our family's go to choice for dinner from now on! It's 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!
My wife and I came here on our visit to St. Catherine 's during the winter holidays; located in downtown St. Catherine 's, this restaurant is located in the first suite on the main floor. Their sign is hard to read at night in the photos, but is well designed with a nice logo. Being in downtown, parking may be hard to find; there is paid metered parking, but parking is free on the weekends and free after 6pm on weekdays.We were greeted by a staff member who was not wearing any uniform but in casual clothing. None of the staff had uniforms but looked very relaxed and welcoming. The atmosphere was very welcoming with little lighting but definitely enough to light up the place and to provide great ambiance. The staff were very friendly and even sparks conversations with customers. One thing our waiter pointed out was that they do not take tips/gratuities which was a bit different than what most North Americans are used to.My wife and I got fried olives, Thai popcorn, smoked salmon cones (comes in three), one duck bao, and one lamb slider. Out of what we ordered, I recommend the smoked salmon cones, duck bao, and lamb slider. The smoked salmon cones came in a bowl of black beans (not edible but decorative); the shells were delicate and broke easily when bites but tasted pretty good. The duck bao was a bit bigger than the lamb slider but both were fairly small. Even though they were small, they were very flavourful.Even though we didn 't get a main dish, I find this place more fitting for casual get-togethers than a full meal. The digital menu is rather small, with the drink portion bigger than the food portion. Since the menu is so small, I think a well-designed physical menu might be more practical or appealing. Having said that, their prices are fair and the food is not too bad.Overall, I highly recommend giving this place a try. With the exceptional service and heart-warming atmosphere, this will definitely be a highlight to any trip made to St. Catherine 's, whether if you are a local or from out of town.Vegetarian options: There are vegan options on the menuParking: Metered street parking in downtown St. Catherine 's, but free on the weekends and after 6pm on the weekdays.
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!
What a great find on a weekend out in wine country! Jake was our server and was so so kind, and had some great local recommendations for us to check out. The food from the kitchen and the drinks from the bar were so lovely fun and engaging food that was interesting and filling! Cool takes on really nicely technically executed dishes that were fun to share. Super cool that they’re a living wage employer, too. The value was shocking when we got the bill. Great job, Dispatch!
Last update : 17.01.2024
The service and atmosphere was amazing, and the food was incredibly flavorful. It's a great place to get a small bite to eat and enjoy some delicious cocktails. Will definitely be back!
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. Can't stop gushing about it. Highly recommended.
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. it's 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.
Service was absolutely perfect. Very friendly and gave us recommendations on things to do since we were visiting the area. Menu was different and exciting. I enjoyed all of the food we ordered but even if you end up not loving the food it is worth it to just try something different than your normal restaurant. Highly recommend!
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.
Last update : 16.07.2023
Phenomenal restaurant. Highly recommend Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$40–50
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. I'll be back soon. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Korean BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich, Coconut Curry Noodles
Last update : 16.07.2023



