Great place great service, good food, friendly atmosphere, always ready to visit again.read more

Came here for my birthday and it was incredible! The staff were so kind and the building had 2…read morestory's with a bar one ground floor and some cool vintage stuff. Then we got the staple, CHICKEN FINGERS!! I have never had a better chicken finger in my life. Just pure greatness.

I came on a Mon around 17:30 and stayed until 20:00 (taking photos and videos of course!). The…read morerestaurant had very few guests. Because they were not busy, the service was excellent! They even asked the sous chef to make sure the presentation was excellent; he didn't disappoint. Their menu changes seasonally. I ordered the following: 1. Coke ($). 2. Tempura Shrimp ($27). 3. Crispy Duck Leg Confit & Breast ($46). 4. Saskatoon Berry Cheesecake ($14). The Tempura Shrimp were tiger shrimp and were so plump, each about 1 inch diameter at the widest end! They were de-shelled and tempura battered. There were orange slices (orange), avocado slices (green), and chili slices (red), making the dish colourful. The Crispy Duck came with a leg and sliced breast portions. Accompanying them were tamarillo, sunchoke puree, bordelaise, dried kale chips, berry gastrique, and chopped candied pecans. All the ingredients worked well together, with mixtures of savoury and sweet tastes. The Cheesecake was amazing. The cheesecake itself was an upside-down half sphere. It was soft; I prefer that over the typical firm cake. There were miniature dried berries on top, along with a ruby chocolate sauce, and a sliced of dried red beet. Surrounding it was a soft marshmallow meringue which was lightly torched. The colour theme was red and white with a touch of dark blue. Daimon, the sous chef, plated everything expertly for me. There is plenty of indoor seating, of which one side has a view of the lake. There is lively music playing in the background. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms. There is free street parking on weekends on a street running north of the restaurant. There is also a paid parking lot next to the restaurant. Review 2026-040

Returned to Spencer's at the Waterfront for brunch and was not disappointed…read more I enjoy visiting Spencer's on special occasions. At the recommendation of the service staff, I ordered the Crab Cake Egg Benedict (lemon aïoli, boston lettuce, chive hollandaise), served for weekend brunch only. Similar to my previous meals here, the food had subtle layers of flavour that came together nicely with every bite. I tend to gravitate to food that I can't get at other restaurants. The server informed us that the meal was not served on brioche like the other Egg Benedict's, but I was still full with the side salad (yeh, no arugula). My husband ordered the side fries so his belly was full. There were two crab cakes with eggs, and plenty of crab inside. I was glad that I didn't taste fillers. Service was good and we sat at a table with a waterfront view. The Sloane tea and beverages were a pricey and small for what they were, hence one of the reasons I don't come here as frequently. Overall, I enjoy the food here.

Tucked away in the corner of a very unassuming east end plaza is the wonderful Pizzeria Gurman. My…read morefirst encounter here was for a simple take away pizza and wings while visiting relatives. I opened the heavy wooden doors and entered the restaurant. I was immediately surprised by the warm and welcoming interior. A roaring fire, casual lighting, deep rich colours. It was a world away from the ugly plaza outside. I investigated the menu while waiting for my order and noticed some dishes with an Eastern European flare Chevape - Pork and Veal minced meat sausages Razniche - Pork Shish-Kebob Gurman Pljeskavica - Pork, Veal and minced meat stuffed with bacon and cheese. The pizza and wings were fantastic, well above average. They even offered free unlimited toppings! Who does that!? The next time I was in Hamilton we returned to Pizzeria Gurman to try some of their other dishes. It's run by a lovely Serbian family who take real pride in their heritage and the local community. They have great daily specials. Recently on offer was a perfectly marinated and grilled striploin steak with potatoes and salad $18. I personally enjoyed the pan seared sea bass with risotto $18 and to be honest I haven't been able to stop thinking about it! I wish it was a regular menu item. The service is excellent but do allow yourself some time when you go. The vibe here is about spending quality time with family and friends. Sometimes the food will take awhile to arrive but I promise you it's worth the wait. Pizzeria Gurman has become a favourite of mine whenever I find myself in Hamilton, which is more often than I'd like it to be (I was born and raised there so I'm allowed to say that).

Burger lovers, brace yourselves This beast of a burger just…read moreredefined indulgence. Double smashed patties, crispy bacon, melty cheddar, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato -- all stacked perfectly in a toasted bun that holds its own. Every bite hits with smoky, salty, cheesy, and juicy goodness. Sunshine, picnic tables, and a burger that means business. This isn't fast food -- it's crafted chaos in the best way. Would 100% come back just for that bacon alone. Tag your burger buddy and prepare to drool. #BurgerGoals

I enjoy new food experiences and was excited to give Bernie's Tavern a try from all the good…read morereviews. Our overall experience started well however turned south after a series of issues. I do want to mention my husband and I did visit on a sunny summer evening & it was busy. Upon arrival, we did wait to be welcomed and when we were, the hostess was very friendly and informed us only interior tables were available however when a patio space was available we would be moved to our requested spot. We sat & were served by a very attentive, friendly waitress. She was awesome - answering menu questions & promptly serving our drink order. It took about 20-25 min for a patio table to come free and again our friendly hostess moved us outside. With this said - this wasn't an easy feat as there is a main entrance and a patio entrance. The hostess was bouncing back and forward to assure no one just walked in & sat at a patio table when people were waiting inside. This young lady did amazing! However, I can not say anything nice about the service we received once moved outside. Since we did move to a new table - we then had a new waitress. She made me regret moving. Her lack of attention and demeanour was such contrast to what we just had experienced from the previous 2 lovely, attentive staff. She grabbed my empty glass from the table, never asking if I'd like a refill. As she was walking away, I spoke up asking for another beer. She balked at me as if I was bugging her. I blew it off, thinking it was an isolated incident. When the meal arrived, she didn't place the food down but dropped it to the point the food on the plate moved & some salad spilling from the plate. The action startled us both however she was gone before we could say anything. There was nothing said from the waitress - no questions 'can I get you anything', 'enjoy' - nothing. Was she having a bad night? I don't think so as we witnessed being very charming to others. The behaviour continued as we finished up plates, she swiftly move in, grab the plate & leave abruptly without asking if we need anything. Our drink glasses remained empty and we had to flag down another waitress to get refills. The food was just ok. We shared the much raved about pepperoni pizza & arugula salad. For $16 - there was a container of arugula & you had to hunt for the other ingredients that were next to non-existent. It wasn't overly dressed, which was a plus however it was very underwhelming. The pizza when it was dropped onto the table fell in such a way that the hot toppings all moved to one side. Once we shifted them back in place, found the pizza to be undercooked & unimpressive. Did we just have a bit of bad luck? Maybe however we won't be going back given the experience.

Food was great came out quick. The staff was good and friendly. The place was welcoming. Would go…read moreagain. The ambiance was great and nice.

A legit European dining experience. Situated in a neighbourhood, somewhat hidden but worth the…read moreeffort. It may have been an actual house originally. I had a Shopska salad to start, and a Polish 500ml beer. Then a large schnitzel dinner. Ambience was homey and comfortable, service was polite and efficient. Dinner was great and reasonably priced. The experience is the polar opposite of a Montanas, East Side Mario's monoculture assault to the senses. Family restaurants like Veslo need support.

J&B Family Restaurant is a quite little nook during the day and super packed in the evenings. It…read moreserves great food day and night; its great for a quite family lunch as well as a dinner party. We were here for a weekend lunch and there were folks there for a late breakfast as well as another family with small children having a meal together. Based on the phone calls, it sounded like the place was booked full out that evening. We had (table of four): - Mixed Grill Platter (for two): it fed more like 3 - 4 people, lots of variety to pick at; Sausage (pork), Chevaps (pork and beef sausages), Raznjici (pork), Chicken Schnitzel and Karadjordjeva Schnitzel (Pork rolled & stuffed with prosciutto and cottage cheese) - Vienna Schnitzel (pork) - all the dishes comes with (potatoes OR rice) AND vegetables (buttered carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower); various potato sides (like crispy fries) as available and rice (like tomato gypsy based) There was enough food for four people plus leftovers as a side for dinner. The sauce was great on everything from the schnitzel to the fries. Service was quick, food was great, and it was all at a great value. Will be back to try their buttered fried mushrooms and nature (mushroom) schnitzel in future. A local staple!

The food was good, but the service was great! Inside, it had a nice ambiance and was unexpected…read more(especially being across from a homeless encampment and metro station). The server was very attentive and friendly. The salad was good; however, the pork chop was a little dry, but it had good flavor, and the veggies were delicious. I will be back to try other dishes when in the area again.

Offers take out food and catering. Small family operation, all handmade food. We picked up made…read moreto order pork and chicken schnitzel, and some just finished up perogies, spatzle, potatoes and fresh today potato salad, cabbage rolls and apple strudel. -Everything- was excellent. Even my picky eating child had seconds while my more enthusiastic eater was actually licking his plate. They're closed tomorrow and Monday. If they weren't we'd probably be back but will have to wait till Tuesday. My eldest child announces that it is now her -favourite- of any take-out foods we have. Highly recommended!

From the owner: We are family owned and run business with an emphasis on making homemade food. We do specialize in…read moreEastern European cuisine with foods such as Cabbage Rolls, Schnitzels, and Perogies.

Stroganoff is located in a small and quiet corner at Major Mackenzie and Bathurst. It decorated…read moretastefully in north Europe style, items on menu offering multiple cuisines from Russia, German etc. you can even find some influence from Asia, they used sushi ginger to match with the fried calamari, which is a quite different combination. Staff is very friendly with attentive services. They also have outdoor patio so can enjoy sunshine in summer time.

Loved the food here! The place is spacious and has a beautiful patio. Service was fast and food…read morecame out equally fast and hot. Each main came with a choice of rice, mash, fries. I recommend the stroganoff for sure. Would visit again to try their desserts.