Cheap Places to Eat in St. Catharines

"At Napoli Ristorante there mantra is "he who eats well, lives well", and when you leave this restaurant you will certainly have eaten very well. The menu is filled to the brim with delicate home-made Italian recipes finished the perfect way. The atmosphere is ever so elegant and intimate, this is the perfect spot for a first date or dinner with loved ones."

"Another favorite on Hertel Avenue, Ristorante Lombardo continues to develop its menus each year to ensure they are serving authentic cuisine with a variety of options. Dark wood accents, white linen table clothes and natural light grace this simply adorned dining room, and copper and earth tones accentuate the knockout bar, outfitted with mosaic tiled surfaces and pendants overhead. Guests savor delectable creations such as pan-roasted red snapper with lump crab, roasted garlic-sun dried tomato butter and marscarpone orzo."

"Treat yourself to the $39 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu at @ristorantelombardo (Mon-Thurs) 🍝 🍷 Call to make your reservation: (716) 873-4291. A post shared by Welcome 716 (@welcome716) on Oct 21, 2019 at 8:29am PDT. Buffalo’s gold standard for Italian fine dining."

"Community Beer Works strives to provide the high-quality, focused feel and flavor you get from expert home brew batches. Their commitment to creating great beer and building community make them a fun spot to visit, and a fun brand to wholeheartedly buy into. Because of their community-focused feel, they make breweries tours available even for small groups (larger groups should book ahead to make sure space is available)."

"Located in a West Side building that formerly housed the old Schaefer Malt House, Community Beer Works is a leader in Buffalo’s booming craft beer scene. This is another Buffalo establishment that lives up to its name, as the friendly atmosphere indeed feels like a community. We liked Community’s beers a lot."

"My go to taco tuesday placeConsistent quality over the years in and out... a sort of Mexican restaurant but more a quick eat it and beat it for me."

"Breakfast crowds indicate it’s worth the wait on weekends (try the Real Hungry for a taste of everything) and lunch and dinner options are hearty and home-cooked. Kids 10 and under always eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with an entree purchase. Must-try: Comfort food specials like lasagna night on Mondays and stir fry night on Wednesdays are popular here."

"A staple for over 40 years, The Village is a popular place to go for breakfast in Stoney Creek. For $5.25, you can get two eggs, homefries and toast—but put in a little extra cash and the options are endless. While not $5, their famous “Real Hungry” includes a taste of everything."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user JohnnyH2000 used under CC BY-SA 4.0. The Niagara Apothecary is an authentic museum restoration of a 1869 pharmacy as part of a practice that operated in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, from 1820 to 1964. They open daily from Mother’s Day weekend to Labour Day, then weekends to Canadian Thanksgiving."

"50 Randall Avenue, Stoney Creek These sports parks sit end to end in an area bounded by Queenston Road, Randall Avenue, Galbraith Drive, and Valley Drive (Faircourt Park extends south of Randall Avenue to King Street West). The parks have hardball, softball, and soccer fields, swings, and a natural area. The Stoney Creek Tennis Club is on site, as well as an Optimist Club building (which has washrooms)."

"You probably think you’ve heard everything you need to know about the Richardson Complex and the lore surrounding the asylum-turned-luxury-hotel on its grounds, but a recent episode of 99 Percent Invisible details its origins as a vision of the Kirkbride Plan (a more humane approach to healing those suffering from mental illness). It was designed by American architect superstar Henry Hobson Richardson, and had to compete against four or five other cities all bidding to host an asylum in Western NY. Buffalo won the bid because we promised an unlimited supply of free water to the facility. Today, what was once a therapeutic home for the mentally ill is one of our citiy’s premier brunch and wedding destinations."

"The overall environment of the Richardson-Olmsted Campus makes me speechless. On the outside, this historic building is great for adding an urban twist to your photos. While on the inside, the building is filled with natural light that allows for the perfect snapshot."

"Taps Brewhouse first opened in Virgil near Niagara on the Lake in 2004. The craft brewery moved to Niagara Falls in 2009, adding a restaurant to the new concept. Taps Brewhouse was founded by Eric Martin and a few other people who moved on to other projects."

"Taps Brewing Company offers a sprawling space with an expansive bar that overlooks their brewing vats. Its sheer size makes it perfect for their live music sessions every Tuesday and Saturday. Sample any of their small-batch brews or grab a growler to go."