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    Hamilton's

    4.1 (88 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Walleye
    Stephanie R.

    Really nice place. Good ambiance, good service and good food. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the food didn't come out hot, we ate it anyway and it was still delicious.

    Lobster Roll & Truffle Fries
    Torrie M.

    Very beautiful restaurant and delicious food!! We started with the spinach dip. It was creamy and delicious!! The chips were fine but it was so thick that crostini really would have complimented it. My lobster roll was very good and I couldn't finish it! The fries were perfect!! Also my cocktail was refreshing. Service was awesome and the food arrived quickly. I would definitely go back!

    Menu
    Alisia V.

    Service is always with a smile and the food is delish. I still have to make it to the rooftop bar. Last night was the lobster roll and chips. The lobster roll was great, the chips were meh. Tonight's dinner was half roasted chicken (not a chicken on steroids) good size, could still be shared if need be. Very nice vibe and plenty to choose from the menu. Enjoy!

    Cocktail
    Kyle H.

    The restaurant was so beautiful on the inside. But overall it was lackluster. I will cut them some slack and assume some of the missteps were because it was a busy Valentines weekend. The food tasted really good but it took over an hour and a half to receive it. The steak had a great flavor but we had to send it back twice and ultimately just not wanting it because they could not cook a medium rare steak to save their lives. The wait stay was really good and attentive otherwise.

    Steak frites medium rare
    Beth H.

    Very nice spot on a corner with valet parking. We happened in and they were able to seat the three of us for dinner. It was about 6pm. If you have somewhere to be, this is not the place to eat on a Saturday night. It's a posh dining room with huge windows, elegant tables and low lights. The server was very nice but slow and forgetful. I ordered the steak frites which was perfect. Perfect temp, great little salad and the most delicious French fries. Mom had Mac and cheese side. It was rich and flavorful with a bit of a crust on top. My husband's smash burger was fine but he said the cheese was odd. All and all a good visit but much slower than expected. Server greeted us saying she'd be back and she didn't come back. We asked the host just for some water. We were ready to order food before we had drinks and she forgot the appetizer, which finally came out with the food. Wine list is fine but small. The Love Letter from Annette was very sweet but good. The coffee is amazing. Highly recommended if considering.

    De Twa 75
    Amy W.

    We came here for brunch after staying the night in the hotel. I have been here several times but only for drinks and I was very excited to try their food. Their drinks were spot on. I love eggs Benedict and decided on the crab cake eggs Benedict. Omg!!! The best. I absolutely pigged out. It was sooo good. I will say that although the bartender was sweet and very personable, he was also pretty slow though. The place was hopping and needed someone who could keep up. Either way, we enjoyed ourselves and look forward to coming back!

    Ambiance
    Simone E.

    Located inside The Godfrey Hotel, this restaurant is gorgeous. It's simple, modern, and the aesthetics were everything. While I was capturing some of the views, there was a woman with braids sitting with her laptop who started shouting at me not to record her. I completely understand why people don't want to be in pictures, but since she seemed like she worked there, it felt a little unprofessional. It did leave a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. Aside from that, we were seated quickly and noticed there's even outdoor seating available. The music was a mix of 90s and early 2000s R&B, which immediately put us in a good mood. For drinks, my friend and I ordered pineapple mimosas, and they were amazing. I even asked if they were made with fresh pineapple juice because they were that good. The only con was that they weren't bottomless. For food, my friend ordered the hashbrowns, and I had the pancakes with a side of bacon. Both were amazing. The bacon was perfectly crispy with a portion size that exceeded expectations, and the pancakes had the perfect balance of crisp and softness paired with syrup. Just so good. My friend really enjoyed her hashbrowns too, she just mentioned they could've used some hot sauce. Our server was attentive the whole time, which I appreciated. Despite the awkward encounter in the beginning, I'd definitely come back for brunch or dinner and would recommend this spot. The decor and aesthetic make it a great place for celebrations, work events, or birthdays. Thank you for having us! PS: This is a 4.5 / 5 review

    Antonia F.

    While staying at The Godfrey we went here for breakfast twice. Both times everything was really good, except the pancakes, which were very average according to my husband. The ambiance is lovely, with a calm and modern vibe and service was friendly. The standouts were the potatoes and chicken sausage. I recommend Hamilton's whether staying at the hotel or not.

    Lindsay G.

    Honestly, Hamilton's has become one of my new favorite spots in Corktown. Located in the Godfrey Hotel, the atmosphere gives a casual, yet modern and luxurious feel, making it the perfect spot for a date, meeting with friends, or dinner with family. The cocktails are classy and unique; my personal favorite being the Garden of Daisies, rimmed with hibiscus sugar! One of the best cocktails I've had! The oysters, ahi tuna crudo tartine, and lobster bisque were absolutely delightful! Their lobster bisque was velvety and generous with sweet lobster, and easily is the best lobster bisque I've had in metro Detroit. I really enjoyed the unique combination of the summer bean salad with lemon-lavender vinaigrette! The only critique from my friend and I was that the salad was pretty pepper heavy, so next time I will ask for less pepper seasoning. The final ending was the dessert and it sure did complete the whole experience. Even if you're full, you must order the bougie-dark chocolate cheesecake... and thank me later. Overall incredible experience and I am looking forward to returning soon! The service, presentation and attention to detail is second to none!

    Carrot cake and other desserts
    Lauren W.

    This restaurant is a 10/10 in all areas! We came here for my birthday on a Thursday night, we were greeted quickly and sat. The restaurant is very open, bright and airy. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The food was all amazing. The seafood items were so fresh and delicious. We got the whole branzino for the table to share and it was very flakey, with great flavor. We shared multiple apps and dishes (in the photos) it was a great meal and we will definitely be back.

    Champaign
    Michelle R.

    This place is delicious! It's was ur first night here and our first time in Detroit. We will def. Be coming back. We ordered the breakfast this morning and we had dinner as well. The place was clean, great customer service by Mel. It was such a beautiful place.

    Many drink options
    Jasleen S.

    The staff was excellent! Extremely kind and helpful. The restaurant itself is very nice casual place for drinks. Would not recommend the food though. Went with a party of 6 and all of the party did not like any of the food options. Def don't come for the food

    Spinach artichoke dip

    Came here for Valentine's Day and was super excited to try the food and see the restaurant for the first time. We of course expected it to be busy given that it was Valentine's Day, but was quite disappointed in the service we got. Our reservation was for 8:45pm and we didn't get sat until about 9:10pm. Our server rarely came to check up on us throughout the meal and we noticed that it seemed to be the same situation for all of the tables next to us as well. Many tables next to us were getting champagne or free desserts due to the poor service. We got the spinach artichoke dip (very delicious) as an appetizer and it took at least 30 min to arrive. Our entrees took at least another 20-30 min to arrive after that. I got the rigatoni alla vodka with chicken and while it was very good it was a bit cold which was disappointing after waiting so long. We also got the steak frites which was very tasty as well. We finished our entrees and visibly were ready to pay the check for at least 30 minutes until our server finally came back to us. She would come to one table next to us, assist them with something, and then immediately leave without coming to visit any of her other tables. Once the server finally came back to ask if we needed anything, we asked for to go boxes and for a dessert to go. We wanted the chocolate mousse with ice cream but she was not sure which dessert we wanted exactly so she brought us the menu and then left. We waited at least 10 minutes for her to return with the to go boxes (which all of the tables next to us had their food boxes up by staff but we did not) and to tell her which dessert we wanted to go. She then left again and we received our dessert to go from the manager almost 10 minutes later. At this point we were still waiting to recieve the bill. Our server would be no where to be seen for several minutes, come to a table and start talking to customers for a very long time (complained about how she really didn't want to work tonight, which I feel was an interesting thing to say to one of her tables) while we sat there waiting to receive the bill. She finally came back and asked if there was anything else we needed even though our to go boxes have been bagged up and we've been waiting with our card ready to go on the table for at least 25 minutes if not more. Finally she came back with bill and was about to immediately leave again when she dropped it off but we handed the card to her right away as we were more than ready to leave. We ended up not leaving until about 11:15pm. We were super excited to finally try Hamilton's and like I previously said, we very much anticipated that it would be busy due to it being Valentine's Day, but for a lot of our experience we were our servers only table and yet we still ended up waiting much longer than we should have. Overall the food was delicious and it was a super cute atmosphere, but the service was quite disappointing.

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    Food service and ambiance was great. Some of the best food I've eaten, in the city, in a long time.

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