oddBird.
oddBird. serves contemporary French bistro cooking with local Niagara ingredients at 52 St Paul St, with wine, cocktails, and sommelier-led drinking in scope.
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- Address
- 52 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2, Canada
- Phone
- +19053224043
- Website
- oddbird.ca
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Contemporary French bistro, Niagara sourcing
Contemporary French bistro cooking meets local Niagara sourcing, with farm-to-table direction shaping the kitchen. Canada's 100 Best ranked oddBird. #21 among recommended restaurants in 2026, giving the dinner choice a national reference point.
Foie gras, bone marrow, and wine-led pacing
Foie gras, beef tartare, bone marrow, lobster Rockefeller, escargots, fried duck tongues, and a hot sassy fried chicken sandwich show a broad, rich menu range. Extensive wine, craft cocktails, and sommelier-led service suit a leisurely dinner.
52 St Paul St anchors the restaurant in St Catharines, with casual dress and a lively open-kitchen setting. That makes the format practical for diners who want energy without formal clothing.
- hot sassy fried chicken sandwich
- foie gras
- beef tartare
- bone marrow
- lobster Rockefeller
- escargots
- fried duck tongues
Style and Standing
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Canada's 100 Best Recommended Restaurant #21
Canada's 100 Best
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At a Glance
- Trendy
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Modern
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Sommelier Led
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–9 PM
- Thursday
- 4–9 PM
- Friday
- 4–10 PM
- Saturday
- 4–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cozy, snug space with warm lighting and great energy; guests can observe chefs working in the open kitchen from the bar, creating an engaging and intimate dining atmosphere.
- hot sassy fried chicken sandwich
- foie gras
- beef tartare
- bone marrow
- lobster Rockefeller
- escargots
- fried duck tongues