I came to The Standard last night with a couple of coworkers, and this place was amazing! The…read moreservice, ambiance & food were just spectacular. The waitress was very helpful in telling me about the menu & her top choices. I looked online at their IG, along with reviews to see other people's recommendations, and settled on sharing a couple of items with my husband. Our favourite dish (which was hard to choose from) was the gnocchi! I loved everything about it. 10/10

Had a great time during the long weekend visiting The Standard. Staff are welcoming, polite, and…read moregreat at what they do! Spacious seating. Darker yet still well lit. Food was phenomenal. When ordering, I highly recommend pairing a small plate or companion with a larger plate! I ordered the Pork Belly Barbacoa and shared a small plate of Olive Oil and Rosemary Focaccia. The yogurt in the pork belly had a tarte and creamy texture, and it paired beautifully with the focaccia, which I used to scoop out the rest of the yogurt. The dessert menu was small but mighty. I had a strawberry crème brûlé with ice cream (great for sharing if you just want a little treat). Drink were great. I'm a sucker for anything with lavender.

I had to do it again because I just do. 5 stars why go to other bars. I'd rather drink an ipa on…read moreMars. Smoke cigs and watch passing cars.

Coming from the Craft beer capital I made many efforts to try local and when eating nextdoor I…read morecould not resist a chalkboard that said 50+ beers. Most placed I'd been to had small selections of their own beer, but to me you have to really diversity to get to that 50 plateau and I was right. 50+ beers from all over (even back home). Steady changing selections of all craft, some local, but as varied as anyone can get around here. It's dark, small, warm, cozy, inviting, but ultimately weird. Hipster AF. I was glad to see some classic cocktails on the menu which I also tried, but there is a weird bottle neck at the chalkboard as it narrows to the bar opening which makes ordering just awkward if the bar itself isn't open. They do an interesting thing asking for your name instead of tabbing you via a card to hold, but that also doesn't seem to be a Canadian thing like it is back in the States. My pisco sour was excellent, fresh juice, fresh egg white, well shaken, though I'm more a fan of metal on metal and I'm starting to think kold-draft is a luxury as many places simply don't have it. Kold draft or even 2+ inch molded ice has a very unique clang that I like. Ultimately bad if your shaking with glass though. My friends had a few lagers and ales which Hamilton is more known for than IPA's. We sat at the back where it was quite and we could hear ourselves instead of shouting over people. They have board games which I imagine is great fun and even a back patio which I imagine goes off in the summer. The staff are friendly and pretty knowledgeable, but I'd have like to seem a little more eye in the sky control, in that regard it's more barista than bar. On any given night here you'll hear conversations of beard oil, compost, prius', and other hipster topics. It's quietly romantic and dark so no one will bother you whatever your opinions are. If a Portland hipster mated with a San Francisco hipster, The Brain would be their baby.

We found ourselves in Hamilton and decided to grab a quick brunch somewhere before heading home…read more Some promising reviews of Undefined made the decision very easy. The location is really cool, as the restaurant sits on a street closed off to cars, which meant there's plenty of space for outdoor tables. And a parking lot across the road meant that leaving the car wasn't an issue at all. Anyway, we snagged a nice table outside and placed our orders. But before our mains came, we were presented with a complimentary amuse bouche of two small biscuits with marmalade. They were delicious. Hot and fresh, they didn't have that dense taste that can sometimes plague biscuits. And the jam was terrific, too. For my main, I went with the Chorizo Huevos Ranchero ("House Chorizo | Smashed Avocado | Sunny-Side Eggs | Smoky Black Bean Ranchero | Corn Tortillas"). I've always been a huge huevos rancheros fan and this dish certainly lived up to my expectations. All the components work really well together, and I could tell that it had been assembled with care. There's nothing more annoying than a dish that's clearly been thrown together and phoned in. (I suppose if I had to make an extremely small critical suggestion, the dish could've used some kind of acid to cut through the uniformly heavy components. The whole thing is very rich and I do feel like it could've been improved by some brightness.) All in all, I loved my experience at Undefined. I could definitely see myself driving from Etobicoke just to stop into this joint.

Unfortunately, I haven't tried the food yet. It's just been the drinks. But I love the inside. I…read morefeel like it's very social media friendly. The drinks I have had were really good. I am looking forward to visiting again and trying some of their unique food combos.

1 extra star for opening their patio seating on a rare sunny warm day in early March!…read more We came for a pre-concert dinner and the establishment is well-versed in handling the uptake of crowds during this time. We shared the pork entrée for two and ordered an extra side of truffle fries. For a two person entrée, the quantity is on the light side. However, it is just enough if both people are light eaters. Would definitely order an additional dish if you would like a more substantial meal. That being said, the pork was done perfectly, and we really liked the spetzel on the side.

Nice vibe..I was there on a weekday, so not a lot of people and only a bartender and a server but…read morethey were attentive and friendly. I had the Arancini and a Caesar salad that was delicious- it was a regular Caesar with kale, sun-dried tomatoes and pork belly added. I also had one of the beers they had on tap but the cocktails looked interesting...might need to go back just to try one!

Best cocktail bar in the Hammer. Superb martinis custom made. Don't hesitate to ask for a…read morecustomized cocktail or order something adventurous.

First time here. It was a pretty busy Saturday night. When you first walk in, there's a long bar…read moreand standing tables. Walked to the back and you're in a lounge type area with two sofas (more of an intimate setting) and kept walking to another area where there was 2 long tables and a small table. All tables were occupied, but one table we were able to sit at the end as only 2 other people were occupying the table. Drinks were alright for the price! The service could have been better. We weren't offered any water ?? And our server only came by to check on us like 2-3 times we were there. He recommended the Uptown Girl to me and it was okay. I wanted a cocktail that was more sweet, but the one I had was a bit too bitter for me. A nice hole in the wall kind of place but I don't think I'd go back.

This place has a great atmosphere! A small, local business worth supporting. There is tons of…read morestreet parking, and it is located close to Tim Horton's Field. The food is delicious. I had the sunday staple which is the sunday roast, which comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, some veg and a bun that resembles yorkshire pudding but minus the pudding. I had the brownie with cream cheese whipped cream on top and it was yummy. The service is great and they have a full bar that serves wine and beer.

Visited the Capitol for the first time on a visit from Toronto. I love small local bars that have…read moregreat food, drinks, music, and service. This place has it all.

So far so lovely! A group of us popped in for a drink the other night and sat near the front…read morewindow. Great vibes, nice menu and snack options. My friends ordered sliders and dumplings and enjoyed them. I had a dinner to get to so stuck with a glass of orange wine which was delicious. Looking forward to future visits and trying more things. Off to a great start! The menu changes so check the website.

So pretty inside and patio is great option. Espresso martinis were strong and not too sweetread more

Went for lunch on a Saturday while traveling from Toronto to Niagara Falls after finding the…read morerestaurant on the Michelin List. The Tabouleh Salad and Fresh Cheese and Sourdough were wonderful. Cheese and sourdough made in house. While these were unique and great the Chicken Sandwich and Club sandwich were great but nothing overly unique or crave worthy. Our waitress was great and very proud of her work. Was a nice lunch.

Came here for a quick breakfast before a long drive back home with the family . Ordered the…read morechampagne pancakes and side of sausage. Shared it with my daughter and both were tasty. It's super small in here but very cute and the theme is adorable. The kids loved it.

What a cute little spot. I said to my fiance that they better be capitalizing on merch and they…read morebetter have a room key tag. And they did. And I bought it for my Keychain. The ambiance is kitchy and perfect. It reminded me of the golden girls, my facoeite show, and a motel, but all in good ways. It is all mimicking a motel. There is also an outside to sit and dine, but we stayed inside. The service was great. I got rhe fried chicken and Cajun fries. This waa gluten free and they had many items available gluten free. It was incredible. I enjoyed the hot honey and the aioli that came with. My fiance had the Brussels hash. It looked great. He enjoyed it. Definitely stop here if you are in the area. Parking free in the parking lot across the street on Sundays.

Bardo deserves an updated review now that they have a new name and just celebrated their 16th…read moreanniversary - congrats! I love most items on the menu. Favorites include the arugula chick pea and black bean salad with jalenepeno pesto, any of their baked goods and sweets as well as their pizza. I LOVE that their pasta dishes feature Artie's handmade pasta (the best!) - but honestly was a little chewy recently with the pasta dish I got - could have gone for another minute. The standout for us was the desert - holy cow!! The Really Really Fudgey Brownie was UNREAL!! Sooo good. Service is friendly and helpful; you can tell the employees like their jobs, which helps the food taste even better. Their somewhat recent makeover and rebrand gives the restraunt a slightly more upscale feel which I'm not mad about. I love that you can dine outdoors as well, and bring your dog if you wish.

I visited today with my partner, our server was lovely and the place was nice, but my pizza came…read moreout with raw dough. I sent it back for another one that came out raw as well, we had the second one put back in the oven and took it to go. I should have looked more closely at it before leaving, because when I was home I found the crust was still raw and inedible. It was the first and only time I have ever had to send food back at a restaurant. Our server relayed a message from the kitchen suggesting we request our pizza "well done" in future.