I've been seeing Bean Bar all over Instagram and during the snow storm I was CRAVING cake. Thank…read moregod they stayed open until 11:30PM every day. Parking is only a small lot so it does get crazy when all the businesses are open. The atmosphere and decor are excellent. The vibe is so homey and trendy walking in. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress seated us quickly with menus and water. Another waitress came to explain the cakes to us. We got - Ice Cow: shaken chocolate milk with whip cream. This was ok but I'd definitely try and go for other drinks when I come back - Chai Latte: this is a must. The drink comes in a cute little pot, a cup sugar rimmed, & a strainer. This was amazing. 100% better than the ones you'd get at Starbucks. Salted Caramel Cake: has a meringue feel. The crunchiness added to the overall texture and flavour of the cake. Rocky Road??? It was the a little too overwhelming for me. The cake was a little too dense and it was too sweet. Would be great with somebody with a sweet tooth that loves chocolate though. I'd love to come back for lunch or dinner sometime. They also serve Donut Monster donuts here!

What the heck happened to this place! Don't belive the…read morepositive reviews they are fake. My wife and I ordered the lamp chops, a great cut of meat that were destroyed and barely chewable. I had the apple brie with carmelise onions, that came barely cooked, The brie itself had zero taste over the raw onions. I was happy with the side of fries, cruchy with a soft centre I use to take my daughter to this place 6 years ago when she was at Mac and the food was amazing, rocking music, packed with people. The menu was huge with many vegan and healthy and tasty options. No longer, very sad. If you're in Hamilton Mac area and want some better food in the area, try Squire on Locke Str. Or the Thisty Catus in Dundas. Overall, I'm disappointed to see what happened what was a great place to dine.

Great food well priced. I had the hash. Really yummy. One of the better ones I've had.read more

Great service and great servers! We were a group post wedding celebration, at least 40. They…read moreaccommodated us and made sure everyone got their food warm and so did the rest of the patrons at that time.

As the New York Italians say: "When it's right, it's right," and this place gets it right. Born…read moreAnd Raised is such a fantastic spot. The only regret I have with this place is the fact that my wife and I waited two years before we came back. We were were worried that after two years the first time we were there was so awesome, with all the things that could change we wondered if it would still be good. Well, it was. We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary and we were so happy to be at Born And Raised again. The menu doesn't miss a beat. We started out with a couple of appetizers, steak tartare, and burrata done in a seasonal style with butternut squash. I thought it an odd combination but it was so amazingly good. Then our mains, I had the rigatoni with meatballs, and as a special feature item my wife had tagliatelle with braised short rib. I am always critical of Italian food given that my grandmother, mother, stepmother, wife, and mother-in-law are masters at it, but let me tell you their rigatoni with meatballs is the real deal. The sauce is amazing, pasta cooked perfectly, and meatballs were so delicious with every bite. The server was even cool about getting me some extra bread to clean up that sauce with which was an extra treat. I was able to beg for a couple of fork fulls from my wife for the tagliatelle with braised short rib, and it was so delicious. Oh yeah, and one other thing, in both cases the portions were fantastic. None of this two forkfuls thing for presentation, it tastes good, you're there to eat and eat well, and they deliver. They vibe in the place is very cool noise levels are fair, and they were playing some cool old school music when we went. All of the staff were friendly, and attentive always checking in. Can I recommend that for dessert you order their pecan pie. It's so amazingly delicious, as is the scoop of vanilla ice cream they dolloped on there. Yeah, I may have had to have put in some extra time at the gym the next day, but that kind of eating gave me high I rarely get in restaurants, and I wish the same for all of you that take this recommendation to heart. Well done to the staff of Born And Raised, and I promise it will NOT be another two years before we are back again.

This is a review for their coffee shop which was open later in the day. Holy cow that was a…read morespectacular cup of coffee with an incredibly tasty meat pie. Asked the chef who made the and he did, right there in the shop. Just an absolute vibe in there, made me want to go back for dinner. Thank you !

What a fun place. Multiple beers on tap, rotating seasonally? Canadian twist to American classics…read more We enjoyed crab poutine and duck wings with honey siracha sauce and ranch dressing. Burgers seem to be the preferred meal. Very fast service. Wait people with good recommendations. Ate on the patio this time of year. Believe it is near the train station. Other restaurants nearby. Did not see a dessert menu.

What can I say! Drove out to Toronto from Michigan to visit with family. I'm used to the…read morerestaurants over there but I hadn't been out to Hamilton or had a reason to. Met up with cousins and their kids over at the Ship. Didn't think it was kid friendly but indeed it was. The place was quaint and casual, food was amaaaaazing. Ordered the fried perch which was seasoned amazingly! Sweet potato fries and the crab poutine which I did not think I would like but it was soooooo good and flavors were unexpected. Service was quick and my daughter and niece were pleased also with everything. Will definitely come back to Hamilton just to eat here

It's diner food. Nothing to write home about or unique. I…read morewill say if you have an omelet it's pretty good as far as omelets go but again nothing unique.

A small-town feeling diner complete grimy menus, greasy breakfast options and bottomless coffee. I…read morecame with 3 friends on a Saturday and was able to grab a booth at the back near the kitchen soon after arriving. There was a line up for tables, but the host seem to keep it moving and organized people efficiently. However, there was a looooong wait for food after we placed our orders. At least a 30 minute wait. When our server kindly checked the kitchen, we were informed that our order was third in line. Either we were all hungry, or there was a strange delay because it felt like the longest time before we got our food. Once arrived, my mushroom and cheese omelette was good but nothing special. It could have came out of my own home kitchen (and I would have been more generous with the mushrooms). In all, a homey slightly run-down diner.

Recently I was on the strip, Was in the casino, New York New York. We choose the Burger Bar. The…read morefood is excellent. I ordered a steak medium rare. Much to my delight the steak was perfectly cooked. The staff there was very helpful as well as polite, the server brought our food on time. Ashely was the sever and the manager Areli stopped at our table and introduced herself. Which was a very pleasant surprise. My family had an amazing time. My family and I really enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be returning soon.

Delicious burgers that came out quick!! It was a chill place with lots of room to sit, big booths…read more The menu is huge with many different burgers to try. It will make you wanna go back to try a another one!!

Overall a very pleasant experience. Great food!! Cosy…read moresetting and friendly staff. However, the chairs and bench seats could be more comfortable.

We were invited to a birthday celebration at this restaurant. This was on a Friday evening where…read morethe local pro football game was starting shortly after our arrival. The restaurant is within a walk of the Tim Hortons Stadium and many folks were walking past in team colours. There were also patrons leaving to attend the game as we were arriving. The menu has a good selection for a variety of tastes. We were promptly seated and waited for the host of our party. The wait staff were at the ready upon our settling in. The house was not overly busy and we had up to three wait staff working with us, although one was primary with the others assisting to keep all the tables satisfied. Some of our party had appetizers which they thoroughly enjoyed. Between the four of us we had two of the day's special and two from the menu for entrees. While we were waiting we had a lovely selection of breads some of which had a duck confit on them making a nice crispy change from French stick which was included. The butter was nicely served in a perfectly softened state. All the entrees had a great presentation and we all enjoyed the meal. A couple of us continued to a dessert. These were truly enjoyed by those of us that ordered the dessert. Great flavour and presentation were appreciated. The washrooms on the same level as the restaurant. Some seating is raised above making for a semi-private space. The sole issue is the step up to the door will be difficult for some mobility issue patrons. The restaurant is not setup for a wheelchair access. We were fortunate to get a parking space right at the door. The area has paid street parking at meters or using an app. Around the corner may provide no fee parking if available.

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.