Jake's Grill and Oyster Bar did not disappoint! We sat at a high top in the bar area. Our…read moreserver/bartender was awesome, super friendly, and kept everything flowing perfectly. He was super helpful with recommendations and even gave us some fun facts about Canada. The food was just as amazing as the service. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and honestly, there wasn't a single miss. The carrot cake was so good, honestly best I've ever had in my life. You can tell they put real care into what they serve. Great food, great service, great atmosphere -- can't ask for more. Wish there was one of these in Florida!

Excellent food and service. Sarah C was very helpful and attentive. Truly a hidden gem!!read more

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

Good food but very busy! I do like the space but took a while to get food and served!!read more

The food was delicious. The Perri perri sauce is really good and actually spicy…read more The chicken was well done and their ribs are fantastic but the potatoes take the show. They take their time and grill their chicken fresh right in front of you. The staff was friendly and they have space to dine in. The next time I'm in the mood for Portuguese cuisine... I will definitely come back here!

This is a great find in Waterdown. My daughter and I found this restaurant when we were out…read moreshopping, and loved it (chicken cutlets in mushroom sauce, great, fresh cooked vegetables, salad for her, bifada pork cutlet sandwich with sauteed peppers and onions for me and a plate of spiced olives to share, AND a tartes de natas). GREAT lunch and lots left to bring home. I took my husband there for lunch later in the week (grilled half chicken with potatoes, Caesar salad for me and cod and potato dish for husband, and more of those fantastic olives. We are not big eaters and had enough left over for another lunch. We all swooned over the egg custard tarts, highly addictive. This hidden gem is near the Shoppers Drug Mart.

The food and service was great. The waiter figured out I'm keto when I was asking for substitutes…read more(which I am) and he gave suggestions for my meal. We sat on the balcony and enjoyed the sunset

Spencer's at the Waterfront delivered a really enjoyable dining experience, with a few standout…read moredishes and excellent service. The highlight of the meal was definitely the oysters. They were incredibly fresh, a great size, and absolutely delicious. At $4 each they're definitely on the pricey side, but if you're planning a visit, Wednesday after 5 p.m. is the best time to go for their half-price oyster special. We also ordered the burrata paired with their focaccia bread, which was very good. While it wasn't the best burrata I've ever had, it was still a solid 4/5 and worth ordering. The bread alone was very tasty and fresh. The truffle parmesan fries were a bit of a letdown (3/5). They came topped with a very thick, mayo-based sauce that wasn't the most appetizing. I think I'd have enjoyed them much more if the sauce had been served on the side for dipping, but that's just my personal preference. The cocktails were a mixed bag. The Sunset Skies was easily our favourite and one I'd happily order again. Unfortunately, the High Noon wasn't for me--it had a very floral flavour that I found unpalatable. What really made the experience exceptional was the service. Our server was incredibly attentive and noticed that I hadn't touched my High Noon cocktail. Without hesitation, they offered to replace it with another drink of my choice and removed the original cocktail from our bill. That level of attentiveness and customer service really stood out. Overall, the food was enjoyable, the cocktails had a standout winner, and the service was outstanding. I'd definitely return, especially for the oysters on Wednesday evenings. Service was a 5/5.

I wanted to take my wife to a nice restaurant for her birthday and after some looking I decided to…read moretake her to Lord Nelson in Burlington. It's located in a small unassuming strip mall. When we entered we weren't greeted and the young coat check/hostess seemed a bit timid and confused. Eventually an older lady greeted us and I told her we had a reservation, which in the notes online I had requested "a quiet table for 2". The lady explained that they were having an "event" today and we could have a table in a private room that is quieter but the table in the main room is much nicer. Not wanting to make a fuss I told her the regular table would be fine. It wasn't too long afterwards I regretted this decision as the main room was very loud, and after another group was seated next to us it got even rowdier. It felt more like a pub during a game night rather than a fine dining restaurant. (This was on a Thursday evening) The hostess did check our coats which was nice. Anyways, I read in the reviews that the Caesar salad is made table side and is really good so we started with that. My wife ordered the Lord Nelson special and I got the Chicken Supreme. Shortly after we ordered we were brought a small platter with pickles, olives, Pate and a bowl of garlic bread. I have been to restaurants before where they bring you complimentary bread but this was 2 tiny pieces of garlic bread. I tried it with the pate but it was better on its own as the pate didn't have much of a taste to it. Eventually the waiter set up the salad table and began to make it infront of us. He appeared to be making the dressing and everything from scratch but I can't be sure as he didn't really explain what he was doing. He just started mixing and mashing and I couldn't tell what some of the ingredients were. It would have been great if he explained what he was doing or even asked if we cared. Especially considering this salad costs almost $50. About 1/3 of the way through he stopped to help another table light something. He took the lighter they were using to try and start up some sort of fondue or something. Then he came back and continued making our salad without washing his hands. Yeah, he's using utensils to make the salad but he's squeezing the lemon with his bare hands and...well it's not hygienic, ya know? Anyways the salad and the experience of having a nice Caesar made traditionally from scratch infront of you is great and it tasted good but not $50 good. It was a bit heavy on the dressing. Our mains came shortly after we finished the salad. My wifes Lord Nelson special featured Beef Tenderloin Tournedos which were cooked to perfection. Very delicious. My Chicken Supreme was also very tasty. Both came with the exact same sides though my cubed potatoes were slightly undercooked. We were too full to finish our meals so we got the leftovers put away for us. They were placed in cheap flimsy containers more suited to Chinese food restaurants, and we didn't get a bag or anything to put them in. Not very fancy at all. We skipped dessert and got the bill. In my opinion it was quite expensive for what we got. I have been to expensive, fine dining restaurants and steakhouses before and this place just isn't worth the cost. As we were leaving we had to wait awkwardly at the front because we needed our coats and no one was there to get them for us. Eventually the young hostess came over and handed our coats back to us in a big bundle. The poor thing seemed very spaced out and out of her element. Anyways, the wife was pleased so Mission Accomplished but I won't be back, especially at that price, and I don't recommend anyone else go unless they have money to burn. TL;DR, Expensive steaks with meh service.

The service is only out done by the food. If this was in Toronto you would never be able to get in.read more

WOW WOW WOW!! absolutely the best Fish and Chips I've had…read morein many years, i ordered the haddock and fries, the batter was thin and crispy, its gluten free too, not that i would have noticed as crispy as it was, the fish was fried perfectly. The portions were fantastic, large fresh pieces of fish, no junk tail pieces either, super Delicious!! As for the fries, another WOW moment, just freaking outstanding fries. Hammerheads brilliantly fries their food in beef fat, which adds a ton of flavour, the fries were just crazy good as was the fish. Service was excellent its a take out place, very high paced, Mike the main guy was awesome. They are however flooded with orders, but luckily that doesn't affect the quality in any way, when busy, take out takes a bit longer, but ask anyone waiting, its so very worth it, i'll be back over and over!

Amazing seafood shop to pick up fresh and frozen goods. It's a small shop that offers takeout food…read moreseveral days a week, fresh fish, frozen fish and provisions. So far I've tried their poke bowls, lobster rolls, and frozen lobster tails. All have been very delicious. The tuna poke bowls in particular are some of the best I've ever had - the flavors and textures are simply perfection. Hammerheads on Locke have already proven to be an amazing community partner - and offer pop up food at local businesses. I attended a film premiere party at Steel Town Cider where Hammerheads on Locke were serving up poke bowls. Cider + poke = match made in heaven! Super friendly and helpful staff - love this place!! So thrilled the Ottawa Street location decided to expand.

Great fish and seafood Many choices…read moreFresh fish in market on Tuesdays Staff can be cold.

Had someone in front of me who didn't even know the quantity they needed to purchase. Slowed the…read morewhole simple process down. Dave provided excellent service regardless of the clueless guy. How does a grownmadult go shopping and have zero clue as to how much they need to feed their family? Unbelievable.

Wonderful night celebrating a birthday. Top notch service and attention by Nick, thank you…read more Nick was polite, helpful and attentive; he is one of the best wait staff I have ever met. Our orders were taken quickly, our glasses kept full and our meals came out promptly (and all of our orders were correct). We shared the fries to begin. The truffle fries and sweet potato fries were delicious. Our party of 5 enjoyed the fettuccini and chicken, and the bbq ribs. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!

What a pleasant surprise. All my dining plans in Toronto were bust the other week (due to surprise…read moreclosings or parking woes) but I stopped here on my way home. Earl's had been on my radar for awhile, but I was trying to avoid chains. No more. The lychee tini, which includes elderflower and hibiscus, tastes great. Not too sweet, just right. The truffle fries and garlic aioli were great, but the calamari was particularly exceptional. They serve theirs in plump juicy strips with a spicy yuzu (citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lemon and an orange) aioli with a surprising - and welcome - kick. Service is great. The restaurant was relatively peaceful for being in a mall. A nice end to a frustrating trip (as far as dining was concerned.)

We hosted a special family dinner at The Cherry House and it was enthusiastically enjoyed by…read moreeveryone. We left the selection of wines and hors d'oeuvres up to our event planner and were not disappointed. The serving staff were ever present for 5 solid hours and were attentive to cocktails, delicious steaks and seafood, timing, requests from individual guests, and an overall friendly ambiance. A great evening!

We had the baked Brie for an appetizer. The baked Brie was delicious but the berry compote was…read moreflavorless. The Shrimp & Scallop Linguine was delicious and flavorful. The only downside was the scallops and shrimp were slightly overcooked. My husband had the seafood linguine and he said it was good

If you're deciding what to get from this restaurant, I wouldn't miss the BBQ pork. It's one of the…read morebest places in the GTA for BBQ pork. They offer the standard Chinese food combos such as lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, chow mein and more. They also seem to have more authentic Chinese dishes for those who want something less "fried and greasy." Service was great. The owners are very friendly and efficient. They have booths and a large TV screen.

Every so often when our family gets together we like to order Chinese take-out, so ever since we…read moreall moved to Burlington ---three households --- we have been looking for a restaurant that delivers good Chinese food that we can rely on as our regular "go-to" place. We decided to order dinner from Aroma Kitchen based on the reviews here, but with the terrible customer service and mediocre food, it certainly won't happen again. Details: I called at 7:25 p.m. and placed an order for nearly $80 worth of food. I was told that it would be "1/2 hour to 45 minutes". I figured it would take more like 45 minutes, but after we had waited an hour and a half, we began to get hungry and wondered if the delivery driver might be lost. I called the restaurant and asked about the status of our order. The woman ("Donna", according to the receipt) interrupted me to shout, "Ya ya ya! On the way! On the way!" Another 20 minutes passed with no delivery, and this time my daughter phoned. Donna shouted at her as well, claiming that it was "far to drive!" and that it "takes a long time to drive so far!" Note that our house was less than 10 km from the restaurant. Of course, by the time the driver finally arrived, the food was no longer hot. After the lengthy delay and being rudely shouted at, we found that the food was only mediocre and the portions were not particularly large. Such a disappointment. Never again. This restaurant has been crossed off our family's list of dining options.