The tenders were huge, juicy and seasoned very well. The pretzels with cheese dip is outstanding…read more Very filling. I recommend only if you are with more than two people. The spicy margarita was a hit but it wasn't too spicy. I also really enjoyed the fish taco... I don't really think you can mess that up. Our waitress was prompt and very personable. The restaurant is nice whether you go in the day or evening.

A friend brought me here for the first time. Hadn't heard of the restaurant prior to our visit but…read morethen again, I'm hardly in Hamilton. It had rained the day we went and while indoor dining was bustling, we chose to sit outside on the patio, which was empty on arrival. Tables and chairs were wet but the weather changed and the sun shone again, drying up the area. We ordered several appetizers to share; bang bang shrimp (yummy), soup dumplings (yummy), spinach and artichoke dip (mediocre - have had better), sweet potato and regular fries plus dips (both very good) and dragon boat lettuce wraps (the crispy noodle and chicken with hoisin sauce and cashews was delicious and my favourite but the lettuce leaves had spoiled spots and seemed not to be thoroughly washed). I took the liberty of cleaning the lettuce before eating it. We also received dirty plates but bringing this to our server's attention quickly remedied the problem. Besides these minute concerns, the food and service and company were great! The patio filled up quite fast shortly after we placed our order and received our food. Arriving before dinnertime surely worked in our favour!

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 !

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.

-- Ambiance - building First of all the ambiance is really…read morenice. Great decor and comfy seating. This place is not accessible friendly fyi. Steps to enter and also to use facilities. -- Menu Fair selection including daily specials (which are the best value on the menu). A la carte a bit on the pricey side. -- The food Ordered Oysters Rockefeller - too much cheese and just didn't hit it for me. Not the traditional recipe Had Salmon for entree. Was ok but a little too well done for me. Also came with a big potato croquette that again had lots of cheese in it (not to my taste) and the vegetables were overcooked. Mushy green beans are not the best. -- Service Friendly but the entrees took a long time to come even though there were only 2 tables there.

Met a co-worker here for dinner recently. Had never been to Brantford - It's a beautiful country…read moredrive to get here. The building itself was built in the 1870's and has been a restaurant now for 42 years. It's got quite a bit of charm to it. We ordered their saganaki for an appetizer, and all I can say is "OPA!". It was great! I had not had saganaki in a long time, and that was delicious. Instead of a salad, I tried their soup of the day, which was a Greek soup. Very tasty also. For my entree, I tried their New York Striploin Steak Neptune (that's a mouthful!). 10 oz steak covered with shrimp, scallops, and hollandaise sauce. Sides were green beans and cooked potatoes and carrots. My steak was cooked perfectly, and it was quite good. The carrots and potatoes were also good. For dessert, I tried their cake of the day, which was a vanilla layer cake with a raspberry compote. The compote was delicious, but the cake itself was just a little dry. This place is a hidden gem! Our server was wonderful, and very patient with questions about the menu. The timing on food coming out was also spot on, even though they were very busy with several larger parties. Would absolutely go there again.

I was really looking forward to trying out Aberdeen Tavern as my sister said it was good. We went…read moreon a steak Sunday...the only day they theme is steak oriented, although there were also non steak dishes. The complementary bread was amazing. The slices were soft, and addictive. I also ordered Mexican Street Corn that was sweet and spicy at the same time. It was good. For the steak, I ordered a medium rare tenderloin, which was cooked to the right temperature. However the seasoning was basic. The green peppercorn jus that came with the steak was salty. The same went for the Mac and cheese. That was disappointing. It's a shame as the dining room was very nice, but the food weren't quality.

Food was good, we had a mix. Cheesecake French toast is…read morealways a hit with our group. Eggs Benedict didn't disappoint, tofu eggs would be better with keeping thetoast on the side to keep it crispy and a pickled onion and or chutney might be a nice add to this dish. Rueben was pretty good too, large serving.

One of our favorite Hamilton restaurants! Berkeley North is one of our go-to's - consistent, fresh…read moreand always delicious! So many wonderful punchy nuanced flavors and textures. We love the fried chicken, shrimp and pea pasta, avocado salad, spicy ribs, pickles, fish and chips. The dark chocolate tart is rich and a bit bitter - I love it. We tried the cream puff tonight and were blown away! Just when you think it couldn't get any better! Everything is delicious - you cant go wrong! We also love that we can get some of their products at Dundurn Market too. Homemade pasta, sauces, smoked fish, breads, drinks - so many special items to makes any dinner that much more delicious and special. Love supporting this amazing restaurant and team doing so much to help the community. Can't wait till we can dine-in again soon.

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.

This is the best restaurant in Oakville hands down. Really enjoy that they change up their menu…read morewith the seasons. Some of my favourites are the Bao, the steak frites and their pizzas. I've never had bad service here, and the GM is top notch.

We took my granddaughter here recently. She is vegan and her dietary restrictions were respected…read moreand well catered for. We were able to observe the kitchen at work and this was a treat. My wife and are omnivores and thoroughly enjoyed our Get Wekked and Big Macka meals. This is a popular restaurant and in a great location with a friendly ambiance. Take care where you park as the meter maids are very thorough!

The experience was amazing. We were there for our Anniversary and everything was perfect.read more

Yesterday was my 7th year anniversary, arriving the bathrooms were a little dirty after sitting…read moredown we ordered our drinks when the waitress returned with the drinks i asked if we could order our food she asked for 2 minutes, through my eyes this was fine she was the only waitress on the main floor and there was atleast 5-7 tables, this turned into 5+ minutes whatever, when we ordered i ordered the landing burger and after eating about 1/3 its undercooked and I just want to leave at this point, so instead of complaining i asked for the bill STILL TIPPED cause it's not her fault the chefs are incompetent(I've been in the industry for 15 years) after leaving i decide to call the store to atleast speak to a manager the first time i called it was picked up and hung up immediately my girlfriend turns to me "did they just hang up" i said Yes, calling back a lady answered i asked to speak to a manager she informed me none were in but i could speak to a supervisor, then asked what it was about so i just told her that we can't be serving ground beef under 71 celsius or 160 fahrenheit, it's illegal in Canada and to just tell the cooks to more attentive and cautious this isn't a trivial matter The next day i have food poisoning and now missing work, i am beyond frustrated with this restaurant this is my first EVER REVIEW, i don't do reviews but i need to make this apparent how incompetent and unprofessional the experience i had was

Rust Bistrobar is the only spot in Burlington that makes me want to permanently squat in the…read morekitchen and call it a day. Having been back here close to a dozen times over the last decade, I can firmly say this place is the perfect combination of gastro-ingenuity and traditional staples done right. The vibe is "industrial chic," which is essentially code for "I'm feeling something fancy, but still want to be able to visit in my Kirkland shorts." The food has a heavy focus on local ingredients, with flavors that are incredibly tight and well-balanced. The steak frites are so tender I'm pretty sure they were cut with a polite suggestion rather than a knife. The scallops are meaty and perfectly cooked. And of course the burger is absolutely mouthwatering and make it the tempting default option during each visit. The appetizers are all fantastic, Kat and the Korean cauliflower takes the cake! For desert, their house cheesecake is phenomenal, and their in house amber ale is full and flavourful. Our server was on the ball; the water was never empty, and the check ins were always at the right time. Verdict: 10/10. If you want western food with a fun twist and high quality ingredients, this is one spot you must check out!

Rust consistently delivers as needed and expected. Always a relaxing place for a local meal with an…read moreunpretentious vibe. Always our go to for a night out! Thank you Rust and staff!