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Posted Feb 17, 2025
Discover the Best Restaurants in Hamilton.
Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, Hamilton offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy any craving. From casual eateries to elegant fine dining, Oakville's diverse restaurant scene promises something for everyone.
Looking for the perfect spot? Check out our list of the best restaurants in Hamilton for top-rated dining experiences that will delight your taste buds.
Maisy Pearl
This restaurant in Hamilton celebrates seafood, and offers patrons chowder, crab cakes, oysters and fried clams.
Maisy Pearl
This restaurant in Hamilton celebrates seafood, and offers patrons chowder, crab cakes, oysters and fried clams.
Mai Pai
Don't let their small menu fool you, they've perfected Detroit style pies. Using seasoned steel rectangular pan imported from Detroit, these thick, airy crusts are smothered in mozzarella that covers every corner of the delicious pie.
Mai Pai
Don't let their small menu fool you, they've perfected Detroit style pies. Using seasoned steel rectangular pan imported from Detroit, these thick, airy crusts are smothered in mozzarella that covers every corner of the delicious pie.
Le Tambour
This french bistro in Hamilton serves classic french fare and fresh seafood, which you can wash down with their selection of cocktails and wine.
Le Tambour
This french bistro in Hamilton serves classic french fare and fresh seafood, which you can wash down with their selection of cocktails and wine.
Rosales Diner
This easy-going, family style restaurant is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or a mid-day beer.
Rosales Diner
This easy-going, family style restaurant is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or a mid-day beer.
Barrell Heart Brewery
Enjoy dishes like mussels, duck and seasonal vegetables while sipping on beer that has aged in oak barrels.
Barrell Heart Brewery
Enjoy dishes like mussels, duck and seasonal vegetables while sipping on beer that has aged in oak barrels.
Wildcat Tavern
An old-school neighbourhood tavern in Hamilton serving a variety of hotdog concoctions like their Doritos Supreme - a dog covered in crushed Doritos, smoke sour cream, hot sauce, queso and lettuce.
Wildcat Tavern
An old-school neighbourhood tavern in Hamilton serving a variety of hotdog concoctions like their Doritos Supreme - a dog covered in crushed Doritos, smoke sour cream, hot sauce, queso and lettuce.
Hutch's on the Beach
Fish 'n' chips, hamburgers, hot dogs and milkshakes in a casual lakeside stop open since 1946.
Hutch's on the Beach
Fish 'n' chips, hamburgers, hot dogs and milkshakes in a casual lakeside stop open since 1946.
Joya Sushi
Simple, unfussy eatery serving Japanese and Korean staples, from sushi and teriyaki to bulgogi.
Joya Sushi
Simple, unfussy eatery serving Japanese and Korean staples, from sushi and teriyaki to bulgogi.
TomaLa - "The Portuguese Pit Stop"
This spot nicknamed "The Portuguese Pit Stop" serves BBQ items, seafood dishes and grilled chicken.
TomaLa - "The Portuguese Pit Stop"
This spot nicknamed "The Portuguese Pit Stop" serves BBQ items, seafood dishes and grilled chicken.
Nabil's
Middle Eastern
Family-owned counter-serve joint preparing halal Middle Eastern recipes in a strip mall locale.
Nabil's
Family-owned counter-serve joint preparing halal Middle Eastern recipes in a strip mall locale.
Middle Eastern
Noodle Me
Focusing on fresh ingredients and high quality meals, this spot in Hamilton serves up an authentic taste of hand-pulled noodles that will satisfy any noodle craving.
Noodle Me
Focusing on fresh ingredients and high quality meals, this spot in Hamilton serves up an authentic taste of hand-pulled noodles that will satisfy any noodle craving.
Bonanza Bakery
This spot in Hamilton offers a variety of different foods fresh from Deli to hot meals. Enjoy a variety of fresh bread baked daily.
Bonanza Bakery
This spot in Hamilton offers a variety of different foods fresh from Deli to hot meals. Enjoy a variety of fresh bread baked daily.
Ola Bakery
Portuguese
Olá Bakery uses the finest and freshest ingredients to create the perfect pastries, bread and dishes that will leave you wanting more,
Ola Bakery
Olá Bakery uses the finest and freshest ingredients to create the perfect pastries, bread and dishes that will leave you wanting more,
Portuguese
Lulu's Shawarma
Laid-back outlet doling out familiar Middle Eastern fare such as falafel and shawarma.
Lulu's Shawarma
Laid-back outlet doling out familiar Middle Eastern fare such as falafel and shawarma.
The Heather
This dining experience will make you feel as if you are sharing dinner with good friends in their kitchen. Enjoy seasonally inspired, ever changing, seven course tasting menu with a focus on Canadian ingredients.
The Heather
This dining experience will make you feel as if you are sharing dinner with good friends in their kitchen. Enjoy seasonally inspired, ever changing, seven course tasting menu with a focus on Canadian ingredients.
Merit Brewing
Large industrial and timber-clad brewery offering draft beers plus elevated-meets-casual pub fare.
Merit Brewing
Large industrial and timber-clad brewery offering draft beers plus elevated-meets-casual pub fare.
The Mule
Mexican
Chill, brick-clad eatery for Mexican fare such as tacos & baja wings plus tequila, beer and bourbon.
The Mule
Chill, brick-clad eatery for Mexican fare such as tacos & baja wings plus tequila, beer and bourbon.
Mexican
The Burnt Tongue
Counter-serve joint with an ever-changing selection of elevated soups, plus burgers and other fare.
The Burnt Tongue
Counter-serve joint with an ever-changing selection of elevated soups, plus burgers and other fare.
Pho Dau Bo
Vietnamese
Pho, rice dishes & other classic Vietnamese fare served in a casual setting with big wooden booths.
Pho Dau Bo
Pho, rice dishes & other classic Vietnamese fare served in a casual setting with big wooden booths.
Vietnamese
Electric Diner
Eclectic 80s-themed diner in Hamilton serving brunch, lunch and dinner accompanied with an extensive cocktail list.
Electric Diner
Eclectic 80s-themed diner in Hamilton serving brunch, lunch and dinner accompanied with an extensive cocktail list.
Bon Temps
French
Pared-down venue offering elevated French sharing plates & brunch dishes, plus wines & cocktails.
Bon Temps
Pared-down venue offering elevated French sharing plates & brunch dishes, plus wines & cocktails.
French
Brewer's Blackbird
This genteel restaurant in an 1830s house with a patio offers classic dishes with a global twist.
Brewer's Blackbird
This genteel restaurant in an 1830s house with a patio offers classic dishes with a global twist.
Uncle Ray's Food & Liquor - Hamilton
Southern comfort food spot in Hamilton serving classics like fried chicken and waffles.
Uncle Ray's Food & Liquor - Hamilton
Southern comfort food spot in Hamilton serving classics like fried chicken and waffles.
Osten Beerhall
This contemporary and sleek beer hall in Hamilton serves delicious fare and has several eating areas for individuals or large groups.
Osten Beerhall
This contemporary and sleek beer hall in Hamilton serves delicious fare and has several eating areas for individuals or large groups.
The French
French
This french bistro fare is served in fashionable digs with a marble-topped bar, open kitchen and patio seats.
The French
This french bistro fare is served in fashionable digs with a marble-topped bar, open kitchen and patio seats.
French
Saint James Espresso Bar & Eatery
This snug, industrial-chic cafe serving coffee drinks and breakfast fare, plus sandwiches, salads and pasta.
Saint James Espresso Bar & Eatery
This snug, industrial-chic cafe serving coffee drinks and breakfast fare, plus sandwiches, salads and pasta.
Quatrefoil
French
This polished, upscale restaurant offers seasonal fare and modern French cuisine, fine wines and they have a patio.
Quatrefoil
This polished, upscale restaurant offers seasonal fare and modern French cuisine, fine wines and they have a patio.
French
Earth to Table: Bread Bar James
This lively spot serves stone-baked pizzas, vibrant salads, and delicious entrees that are perfectly paired with craft beers and signature cocktails.
Earth to Table: Bread Bar James
This lively spot serves stone-baked pizzas, vibrant salads, and delicious entrees that are perfectly paired with craft beers and signature cocktails.
Born and Raised
Italian
This vibrant eatery owned by a Top Chef Canada alum serves patrons artisan pizza and other Italian and Canadian fare.
Born and Raised
This vibrant eatery owned by a Top Chef Canada alum serves patrons artisan pizza and other Italian and Canadian fare.
Italian
Berkeley North
Eclectic
This fashionable fixture with a cosmopolitan vibe serves high-end local dishes and craft cocktails.
Berkeley North
This fashionable fixture with a cosmopolitan vibe serves high-end local dishes and craft cocktails.
Eclectic
