Great experience in Hamilton, absolutely recommend it, their burgers are mouthwatering, so yummy and perfect on size !!! read more

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Recently visited and picked up burgers and Perch and chips. Excellent service and food

We came for lunch with my elderly grandma and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more accomdating. They even made her a grilled cheese which wasn't on their menu. All of our meals were delicious. I had the Fish Tacos, two others had the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and another had a burger. It was also convenient to a public parking lot. We would definitely recommend The Ship to anyone! read more

I have been here a few times over the last year. When I don't know where to take someone for drinks or food we go to The Ship. Great for beer lovers as they always have a ton of craft beers on tap. The food is what you would expect, classic pub food, but it is very well done. Their burgers and crab cakes are some of my favourites. The patio is great in the summer, but it's pretty difficult to get a spot. Inside the seats vary. Upstairs has a few comfy arm chairs which is great for date nights. It helps add a casual feeling and lets you relax. The only downside about it all is that it is a bit of a tight space so the seating options aren't always the best, however you have to expect that in a place like The Ship. It's in a refurbished old style house, so the style makes up for it. read more

Great atmosphere, louder background music but fits with the sailor theme. Burger and gracious side salad well dressed. Waiter was very cognizant of my friend's 'no onions' request and let her know the Meatloaf Burger came with cooked and uncooked onions which my friend was fine with the cooked ones. They do take apple pay read more

Great little pub. So many options for beer and burgers, almost too many to choose from! I had been once before and once after becoming a vegetarian, and I must say both experiences were fantastic! The vegan bean patty burger was a little messy for a date, but that's part of what made it so delicious! I highly recommend to anyone interested in some interesting burger recipes or interested in craft beer, these guys have it all! read more

We came here with the kids because of the good reviews. We were a group of 4 adults and 4 kids. They didn't have a big enough table to seat all of us which was fine. She offered to put us on the waiting list - approximately 25 mins. We asked if it was possible to split us up at two separate tables that were free at the time (5 and 3). At that point she became quite rude and dismissive, saying "you can do whatever you like" and walked away. Everyone has their bad days but what a turn off for potential customers. So we ended up going to another nearby restaurant. Would have liked to try the food ... oh well maybe next time if we are up to it. read more

Go here. Food is great. Beer is great. Staff is great. Front and back patio. One of the nicest places on Augusta read more

The Ship - Seafood Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Excellent food. Service was slow and not very attentive. Prices were fair though for what you got.

The best place to go for burgers in Hamilton hands down! The burger combinations are perfectly paired and the craft beers on tap compliment every flavour. You don't gotta eat here, you NEED to eat here........NOW! Why aren't you here yet? read more

I am obsessed with this place. The burgers are outstanding and so are the fries. Bad fries really ruin it for me and his place doesn't disappoint. I've also had the chowder poutine on a cold snowy night and it was perfect. Don't think about it, just go! read more

Went with a bunch of friends yesterday. Had a blast and will be going there again. I had the works... It was good. The food came out late. Half of us had almost finish eating when my friends food came out. read more

An awesome little pub on Augusta St(a street full of awesome little pubs). The Ship is my favourite Augusta St pub. The staff are great, they have excellent pub food (it's not all seafood - I'm not a seafood fan, and while the majority of the menu is seafood, they also have burgers and other pub food as well). Most importantly they have $13 pitchers! read more

Tried The Ship out based on reviews and a desire for a good burger and craft beer. I wasn't disappointed! The server had helpful suggestions and was very nice. I got the Hawaiian burger with sweet potato fries. They have a good selection of local craft beers too. My only complaint is that I are too much and left pleasantly stuffed! read more

Incredible food, but more importantly the friendliest humans ever work here!!! Look forward to my visit every time. Keep on being you!

Nice variety of specialty burgers. We had the French onion and Big smoke. Very tasty, juicy burgers. Humongous toppings maybe a bit too much on the Big smoke. We also had the clam strips and I had the Lake Erie perch fish and chips. I find the batter was too heavy but it was seasoned nicely. The fries are tasty and freshly made but nothing special. Spiced really nicely. My daughter had the vegetarian burger made of black beans French onion style. Nice friendly service, Be prepared to wait as this place is busy. read more

I went to visit Hamilton with my friend and yelp restaurants nearby and found this one. It turns out to be one of the best restaurants I've visited. The food was awesome, tasted amazing. I had fish and chips and one appetizer (forgot what it was) and they're good! The cocktail was also great, very refreshing and could actually taste the liquor in it (not watered down like most places). The server was also very friendly, helpful and the food came pretty quickly. read more

This is my favourite bar on Augusta. Cozy maritime decor meets friendly people and a pretty sweet menu from my experience so far. And cheap beer!! They have specials a lot of the time, sometimes Amsterdam pitchers for $11, sometimes Confederation ale pints for $4.50. read more

My husband and I enjoy our date night at The Ship. Hamburgers are delicious. Great atmosphere. Fantastic food great menu. Recommended to all my friends and family. read more

Lets start by saying this. I live near Augusta and it tends to lure me in more often than not. I think it's the fact that stumbling home is so easy that no matter how much I drink I can always make it. Ever since Hess Village has become a haven for the young, rich and fighting, I try to avoid it and opt to go for pints on the patio on this street more often than not. There are some good options worth mentioning in the Augusta St.area (Gallagher's and One Duke among them), but lately The Ship has me coming back for more. It has a good selection of beers and some really decent food. I have been preaching the gospel of the crab poutine for months to anyone who will listen. The prices are reasonable, but seem to go up by steady increments over the last year, which is a shame because I truly enjoy the atmosphere and people working here. Why is that when anything good gets a bit popular, prices go up? Keep it good and the people will keep coming. Let me rephrase that, the people you want to keep coming will keep coming. Like me:) read more

Do yourself a favor and GET THE SHRIMP PO'BOY. That sandwich changed my life. Ever since I had the po'boy, I've been sitting my ass at home trying to learn to make breaded shrimp like theirs (not possible). The Ship also happens to be the spot I had my first date with my partner, it was love at first bite and sight. The beers are good, the vibe is super casual and laid back - which is great because I don't feel self conscious biting into my sandwich like a crazed, starved maniac. Something in this sandwich gives me heartburn (not sure if onions or sauce), but I don't even care because it is soooooooo worth it. Everything is super reasonably priced too. I love this spot, and I love watching my boyfriend have hearts in his eyes while I guzzle down fried shrimps unapologetically as I wipe sauce off my face. Eat here. You won't regret it. read more

This is one of the best food/beer places in Hamilton, if not best. It's my favorite place to go for food and drinks. Atmosphere is fantastic, and the staff is super friendly. It's too bad the seating is so limited in the winter. You must try the crab poutine, it's delicious and could be a full meal. Also, all the burgers are amazing. Everything seems very high quality and is made in house- no frozen patties. The rotating beer selection has a lot of interesting brews and there's always something for everyone. go here! read more

The Ship is always the first suggestion for a pub night in Hamilton. I sometimes think it's a bit overrated, but they do have excellent burgers and fries. They also have a good selection of beer and an amazing back patio. read more

The Ship - Seafood Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Stumbled onto this lively, cozy pub in pursuit of a snack after a long day of hiking all over Hamilton. It's got a great buzzing atmosphere, dim lighting, hospitable staff and eclectic music playlists echoing through the two storey joint. The menu has enticing options that stray from the run-of-the-mill fried pub food. Had a few drinks, coconut shrimp and the crab poutine. Everything was really good, I recommend both the appetizers I tried. Especially the poutine, since a seafood twist on the Canadian delicacy is a rare find, and I'm happy to say it was well executed. Note- the poutine is massive, easily shareable by 2-3 people. Prices are reasonable and on par with most pubs. There was a constant lineup for people to get tables since the moment we walked in. It's definitely a hotspot in downtown Hamilton! read more

Came here with my boyfriend on a rainy Sunday night and I absolutely loved the atmosphere of the place. It was kind of dark and intimate but still lively and loud. The staff were super friendly and were very attentive and helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious. We decided to split a Hawaiian burger and the fish and chips and was pretty pleased with the large portions. The burger was amazing and so flavourful. The fish and chips were really good but wasn't exactly what I expected. Instead of being fried and crispy they were breaded and seemed oven baked, still yummy tho! The fries, which I never really care about, and the coleslaw were both really good. We literally finished the last crumb off of both plates. Even tho we were both so full we still somehow managed to go to Yogurty's for dessert afterwards :). Overall, it was a really nice dining experience and I will definitely love to go here again. read more

The Ship - The Hawaiian burger and Lake Perch & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Amy the bartender was beyond rude and in a terrible mood. behind the bar they kept doing shots of jameson and took 20 minutes to change a cask of beer. will not return. read more

tiny and cozy! my bf and i were in town from Toronto for Hamilton Comic Con. Its less then a 10 minute walk from the convention centre and it was a beautiful day. I yelped a few places before we left home, the ship included and it usually pays off when I do. We were super impressed with the photos of the burgers and all these fellow yelpers raving about Crab city... but alas it was a Saturday and we didnt realize that on the weekends they serve brunch until 4 pm. Wonderful beer list.. and samples! YAY! The place is suuuuper tiny. They have more seating upstairs but its even tinier. The washrooms are also upstairs. There was another couple of guys from the con but that was it so we had a beautiful window seat to ourselves. It really started to fill up as we were leaving. It was an old victorian style house turned into a pub. Loved all the nautical themed decor. The waitress was lovely. Though when someone asks for extra lime for their coke, you should probably put it on a plate or something not carry it across the restaurant and drop into their drink with your bare hands. Then there was a hair in my drink after that but it really wasnt a huge thing... I'm not so picky about things like that. I ordered the buttermilk chicken club and he ordered the latkes. Oh man... as disappointed as I was with the brunch until 4 thing. We were pretty darn impressed. The chicken on my sandwich was the most moist piece of chicken I have ever had in my life time. They must brine them... the batter was crunchy and tasty. It kept slipping off but who the heck cares?! The bacon was thick cut.. it didnt even really need cheese. The FRIES. OMG. we would go back just for the fries. Their homefries are just their regular fries, doubled fried in smaller pieces. BF thought they tasted like all dressed chips, I thought they tasted like hickory sticks. ooooooh that liquid smoke. so damn goood. Bf's latkes were good. Generous portions. He likes his eggs well done but his fault he forgot to say so they came a bit runny for his liking but I guess its to create a sort sauce for latkes. The sausage came cut so pretty like a flower. ha ha I know, I'm a dork. The bill came to $35 for two meals, 2 cokes (with refills). pretty good! :D read more

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Service was awesome, laid back and no attitude. Food was fantastic, plenty of veg options (including veggie burger with house-made patty). Huge selection of beers. In an old Victorian row house with lots of character. Not sure what else go say, this place rocks. read more

Very small burger joint but very satisfying. The atmosphere was very welcoming for a small restaurant and they had a cool upstairs hangout spot while you would wait for a table. There's couches, tables and a foosball table to entertain you while you have a drink and wait for the table. The burgers are massive and very satisfying but I went mainly to try the fish tacos which turned out to be alright. read more

We went to the Ship for a late lunch on a week day. The place was empty and we sat in the back patio. Service was good, and the food was excellent. We each ordered different gourmet burgers, with the chicken option instead of beef. The Northern Exposure was so good! Gluten-free bun option was much appreciated and really good. Gluten-free people - go here! read more

Visiting Hamilton for work. We ordered the perch (substituted caesar salad for the fries) and meal sized ceasar salad with grilled chicken. Food was definitely above pub-average, great quality and reasonable portions (and priced for the quality). I would come back if in the area and would recommend. I'm not a meat eater, but the burger selection looked good, for those inclined. Service was excellent. read more

Good burger selection. You can choose veggie or beef patty. Don't forget the herb fries.

One of the best pubs on Augusta street. Their sweet potato fries are always delicious although a bit salt.y The crab poutine is great, and the large truly is enough for 2 hungry people. Best of all, they often have Thornbury Cider on tap which is miles better than Strongbow. read more

Came here for lunch one day. They didn't have the full regular menu, which we were initially disappointed by. However, when we asked about the crab poutine, they were able to make it. So, we ordered the crab poutine and the crab cake po'boy. The Po'boy came with fries, which were a generous helping. The crab poutine was ginormous! It came with real pieces of crab, not the cheap crab sticks. This is one thing I will come back for. As for the crab cake po'boy, the bread was meh, but the crab cake was tasty. It was tough to eat since every bite cause everything to fall out. Perhaps I'm not skilled enough to eat this. The fries were your typical fries. At the end of the meal, both of us were stuffed, and I couldn't finish my fries. read more

My absolute favourite place in Hamilton. The burgers are unreal and the beer is unique. If anyone asks me where to go in town for a great burger or for a drink this is it. It is small but that is part of the charm. read more

If this is the top rated restaurant in Hamilton then I feel very sad for Hamilton. For those that said the "crab poutine is to die for" clearly there was a typo and you meant "crab poutine was to die from". I'm sorry but this is one disgusting run of the mill pub serving crappy bar food. Please try not to be completely drunk before reviewing. Crab clam chowder - cold sloppy tasteless mess Crab poutine - the same cold sloppy tasteless mess dumped on fries Crab cakes - over done crusty junk Coconut shrimp - I'm sure these are from Costco Mexican Burger - Edible, nothing to rave about read more

I heard amazing things about this place so I had high expectations..I ordered the fish tacos and was not impressed. I think you should stick to a burger if you eat here. read more

Pretty decent food. Kind of heavy. Had the catfish poboy. I normally LOVE breaded fish sandwiches. This was a little above average. Nice decor. read more

Wow. Best burger I've ever had. I got the northerner: roasted walnuts, peameal bacon, maple mayo, a special type of lettuce, tomato. The patty was home made and probably the bun too. The fries were a good size, crispy and some spices added in. Dope stuff. Also had the crab cakes which were amazing as well.Super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Served with some spicy mayo type sauce. They do serve local beer too. Overall i had to question if i was dreaming several times. Dope out of 10, would fall into euphoria again. read more

For a bar, the food is great. The beer selection is not bad, and relative to some other establishments of lesser quality, the prices are fair for the neighbourhood. Nice atmosphere, and intimate back patio that's great in the nicer weather. read more