Overall a very pleasant experience. Great food!! Cosy setting and friendly staff. However, the chairs and bench seats could be more comfortable. read more

We were invited to a birthday celebration at this restaurant. This was on a Friday evening where the local pro football game was starting shortly after our arrival. The restaurant is within a walk of the Tim Hortons Stadium and many folks were walking past in team colours. There were also patrons leaving to attend the game as we were arriving. The menu has a good selection for a variety of tastes. We were promptly seated and waited for the host of our party. The wait staff were at the ready upon our settling in. The house was not overly busy and we had up to three wait staff working with us, although one was primary with the others assisting to keep all the tables satisfied. Some of our party had appetizers which they thoroughly enjoyed. Between the four of us we had two of the day's special and two from the menu for entrees. While we were waiting we had a lovely selection of breads some of which had a duck confit on them making a nice crispy change from French stick which was included. The butter was nicely served in a perfectly softened state. All the entrees had a great presentation and we all enjoyed the meal. A couple of us continued to a dessert. These were truly enjoyed by those of us that ordered the dessert. Great flavour and presentation were appreciated. The washrooms on the same level as the restaurant. Some seating is raised above making for a semi-private space. The sole issue is the step up to the door will be difficult for some mobility issue patrons. The restaurant is not setup for a wheelchair access. We were fortunate to get a parking space right at the door. The area has paid street parking at meters or using an app. Around the corner may provide no fee parking if available. read more

The food is very good if you don't mi d an older ambiance. Love the antipasti and roasted chicken dinner.

Love the complimentary assorted breads you get once seated. The garlic and white wine mussels are great.

Great service and delicious food. Staff answered our inquiries in a super timely fashion- everything about wheelchair accessibility to menu. After much back and forth we had a party of five lined up. Then a week before the booking, the city went into Red level Covid shutdown, which meant a maximum of four people were now allowed to dine together. And we were five. We spent several days trading more emails and eventually settled on doing a take out of the items we would have originally ordered. It was a great meal. We had seafood chowder, house salads, and an order of escargots. Mains were a mix of rack of lamb, filet mignon, lobster tail, fish, and lemon chicken- uniformly excellent. So too were the vegetables (grilled zucchini especially was tasty) and coquette potatoes- just lightly crispy on the outside and baked in the inside. And a huge bread plate that accompanied it! The daughter especially munched down on the fresh bread. Top marks too for trying to keep the food warm for the travel between restaurant and our dining table. You have to admire the effort, wrapping the takeout trays with cling wrap to keep the moisture and heat in. Price point was certainly reasonable for the quality and quantity. So while we can't yet comment on the decor or eating-in, we will certainly be back based on the service and the food. read more

If you love quality food, atmosphere, to be treated like a royal, do not come here. The owner, that we read about, is not at all as good as everyone is says. He gave a plate of olives to pickles to another table but when I asked our waitress that why we did not get that she said that he to gives those to his regular patrons. My mussels were Okay with some of a marinara sauce with no taste. I did wish that the waitress did give me some more bread to soak up the sauce but she was not around. I wanted water and I asked to ask her. I wanted wine, I had to find her to ask her... My seafood pasta sauce was so watery that I could not twirl my pasta into my spoon as it fell and splashed my face and my dress. The seafood was some shrimp a one scallop, a few mussels and lots of cuts of 1/2 inch long tenticles of a octupus that were so rubbery. I had two clams on my plate and I had to fish the calm in the watery sauce, Slippery, sauce, watery! I had to ask for parmesan and that didn't help in the taste. My husband had lemon chicken and he could not taste any lemon at all. Overall, the staff are overworked, she said that is very busy and can't see see what ever the tables need. NEVER GO HERE!!! read more

We went for dinner Sunday as we have heard such great reviews and recommendations from friends and family. The inside was dated but still nice and clean. Our apps were great, we had the baked Camembert with strawberry sauce and mussels. Expected just over a dozen mussels for $10 but it was close to 3 dozen. For dinner we had filet mignon in a lobster sauce and the steak. I am not a huge meat eater but this to me it was one of the best steaks I have ever had. Will definitely be back. read more

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The food is very good if you don't mi d an older ambiance. Love the antipasti and rosy chicken dinner.

Like a vortex, the allure of this place keeps drawing us back in. This is the second time we've been here in less than 30 days. Instead of the mussels, we went with the escargot. They were served with a buttery garlic sauce and topped with a layer of cheese. Escargot are an acquired taste in general, so don't expect these to change the world if you're not a fan to begin with. While my fiancé wasn't too adventurous and stuck with his tried and true surf and turf, I went out on a whim and ordered the rack of lamb. Boy am I glad I did. The lamb was succulent and cooked to a perfect medium rare. Unlike the ribeye it was perfectly seasoned with a hint of mint glaze, I was afraid it would be overwhelming, it wasn't. My only complaint is that if you want to take home leftovers, the waiters toss the sides (vegetables and potatoes) without letting you know. I worked hard at making sure I had left an even plate of lamb and sides so imagine my disappointment when I got home. Not a deal breaker, but I'll have to remember to tell them to pack it all, sides included! Hope you guys give this place a try, I know I'll be back again, soon... read more

Purple Pear - Escargot at the Purple Pear - Seafood Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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In town for kids to go to concert at firstontario center. Wanted a steak an seafood place close by. We easily found parking in back of building. Walked in about 530 pm on a Saturday. Qe were seated right away in a cozy corner for an intimate dinner. A server came immediately to pour water and take our drink orders. The menu was appealing, with options for my carnivore husband, and I, who is a pescatarian. He chose surf and turf, with a filet and lobster tail. I chose salmon with orange ginger sauce. Both arrived timely and cooked perfectly! My husband's steak was a perfect medium rare, and tender. Salmon was perfect and delicious. The meals came with a potato croquet and fresh, perfectly cooked vegetables. We enjoyed all! We had time to kill, so decided to share a desert. We chose the creme caramel. Excellent choice!! I highly recommend this little gem. Bon appetit! read more

I have been eating here for years now. I had never had a bad meal. The service is always excellent, the staff friendly , The owner Victor is always on hand to greet you and make you feel welcome. I am a disappointed that they no longer offer prime rib anymore ,it was the best, one of the reasons I started going there , however the steaks and the other menu items more then make up for it. This is just a very nice quiet relaxed atmosphere to talk with family & friends or that special person and enjoy fantastic food . There is something on the menu that is sure to appeal to everyone. read more

We moved to Stoney Creek just over a year ago and noticed this place right away. It is located in an older somewhat run down area of Hamilton but in terms of fine dining at a great price it does not disappoint. We both had French Onion soup to start that was likely the best onion soup broth I have ever tasted. Chock full of onions and not overly salty this broth was perfect. Instead of croutons or bread the soup was covered in an amazing baked filo (sp) pastry. My filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the carrots were incredibly fresh and flavourful. The potato croquet was pear shaped. Loved that. The frozen lemon sorbet was palette cleansing and the perfect end to a great meal. Service was excellent and the price very reasonable. We will be back! Thanks for a wonderful evening. read more

A five star restaurant located on Barton. Excellent quality food, fair prices and a beautiful warm decor. Do not hesitate, make reservations and check out the Purple Pear. read more

Purple Pear - 14oz Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding - Seafood Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

We went here for the first time tonight for dinner. The people who served us were friendly and welcoming. Our meals were delicious and service was great. And the price for our meals wasn't near as bad as I had expected. We will definitely go again for a great meal. read more

I visited Purple Pear with my girlfriend for an early Valentine's Day celebration and we were very happy with our selection. Purple Pear has a very nice atmosphere and the service was beyond excellent - friendly, attentive, funny and polite - one of the highlights of the night. We actually bought a three-course special price meal through Travelzoo so we were uneasy on how we might get treated when we arrived however were blown away with the excellent service and welcoming staff. The food was excellent, my steak was cooked perfectly and my girlfriend's pork tenderloin was excellent. We split a bottle of white wine, had dessert, and each had a shrimp cocktail to start - all three were excellent. I will visit again and would recommend to friends and family. read more

Purple Pear - Pork tenderloin. - Seafood Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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We went there on Thursday night with a Groupon voucher . We started with mussels and shrimp cocktail. The mussels were great. The shrimp were good to and just a small portion. But good enough for aptiezer . We then hand New York steak and king crabs . That was delicious especially the steak. For desert we had tiramisu and cheeses cake. The service was great and definitely will go again. read more

Victor and his staff have a hidden gem of a restaurant. The Purple Pear is one of our "go-to's" for fabulous food on an adult date night, as well as for celebrations, or just a nice family dinner out. The food is excellent and it is reasonably priced. We often get the lobster dinner, and it is always excellent and very generous portions! This is a Crown Point jewel! read more

Went to the restaurant tonight and was very happy with the meals (sorry no pics). I had the ribeye steak medium, my wife had the bacon wrapped filet mignon also medium. They both came with a side of steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes. I can honestly say it was the best steak I have ever had. Perfectly seasoned and cooked with the perfect crust. Service was great and deserts top notch. A nice touch with this place is that the owner, Victor, is the main server. Very witty guy who gave us a lot of laughs. Anyone who complains about the location of this restaurant needs to put that aside. Well worth the trip and very well priced. Great job Victor and staff, we will see u again soon. read more

I went last week for dinner with my BF I had a wag jag deal, first time and I will be going again. It was so good and the price was reasonable I couldn't believe for a Thursday it was busy read more

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Stopped by while travelling through Hamilton - looking for a steak and I found it! The décor is somewhat dated (Hello, 1970!) but it is comfortable and there is enough space to accommodate groups. The wine list is thin - mostly low end and standard LCBO stock items, so don't look for inspiration there. The menu is fitting the establishment - standard fare classics, reasonably priced, which is nice. We started with the caesar salad - pretty ordinary, but it came quickly. Then on to the main course - the ribeye steak. This was definitely the highlight of the meal, properly cooked, nice flavor, decent quality meat. The sides were disappointing at best - plain steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes that resembled a blob of Elmers glue, and some overly frizzled onions. On the whole, the value is kind of there because the steak wasn't overpriced, but that was about the only really good part of the meal, everything else was mediocre at best. Service was prompt and friendly, the music was kept low enough so that you could enjoy conversation. The place isn't bad, it just isn't great. But the steak was pretty good. read more

The last time I went here for dinner, was on a Sunday evening around 6:00 PM, with 5 other people. When we entered, the waiter asked us if we had a reservation - we said no, we did not. He then paused, and said, "Hmmm...a party of 6 with no reservation..." and walked away. He came back a minute or two later, and seated us. Not many people appear to go out for dinner in Hamilton on Sunday evenings, judging by the number of restaurants that are closed...it's very bizarre, but this place was open, and oddly was almost empty. I thought maybe it would get busier later, but it never did, yet the waited gave us attitude about having no reservation. On top of all this, the food is well - mediocre. There are far better places to eat in this city. Hopefully the Sunday dining habits here will change and more options will be available. read more

We have been here twice, and were well served both times. A very classy restaurant with an excellent menu. An excellent soup of the day, steak done to perfection, and scrumptious baked pears for dessert. Definitely a place we will return to. Atmosphere is elegant and the staff eager to serve. read more

We are a group of girls who get together once a month for dinner at different restaurants in the Hamilton and surrounding area, we had dinner at The Purple Pear last Wed nite. What a great nite it was !! We were celebrating our friend Lynns 70th BDay, the service was the best , thank you Victor for creating such a fun nite and thank you Debby for letting hom and him do what he does. Among the eight of us I think we ordered 7 various items from the menu and not one was a disappointment, versatile menu for sure. Morag gives a special shout for her Liver & Onions, my Rib Eye steak was perfect. Thank you again for a great dining experience and a warning, we will be back !! Barbara, Cathy, Morag, Jo, Carol Ann, Lynn, Marge and Carol P read more

This restaurant was put to me as a fine dining experience. It was not. I ordered a mixed vegetarian (vegetable) dish and the sauce was awful. It was a whitish, thick, over-starched, jellified mess that was completely absent of favour. If you liquefied a box, that's probably what it was like. The vegetables themselves were cooked fairly average, but the sauce really brought it down. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean, but if you're looking for a vegetarian option amongst sea of meat, forget this one. read more

This is a place trapped in a time nearly 15 years ago. If you like that journey then this is the place. Heavy red hue carpet, dark wood, low lights uncomfortable chairs. The service was spot on and while we didn't have a reservation, how would we, or anyone who hadn't eaten there before know. Apparently a lot of regulars come here and make reservations ahead of time. They were gracious and offered to seat us anyway. There is a full bar, making getting hammered for the older folks easy. But then again let's talk about the food. David got a shrimp curry with rice and vegetables. I got Mahi - Mahi grilled with curry and rice with vegetables. This was served on white plates dusted with something green, all the way to the rim of the plate. This is what confirmed it for me that the restaurant is stuck in the last century. The whole experience was okay but dated heavily. The food was cooked properly but the spice profile was low. Over all I'm giving it a 3 out of 5 stars because the experience was lacking in innovation or current flare.The food wont kill you but it could bore you to death. read more

We had reservations for four on a Saturday in early December. Took a little bit of time to be asked for our drink order. We had drinks and some apps. It was about an hour after we had ordered our dinner that our waiter came to our table to announce that he forgot to put in our dinner orders. So then we waited another 30 minutes to get our food. Apparently the steak was delicious, but two of us ordered the chicken parmaesan and it was nothing great. Not bad...but not great. And the food wasn't all that hot. No offer to discount our meals after their screw up. However, they did give us free cappuccinos and cut and served a birthday cake that we brought along. I know of one other person who had a similar experience (they forgot about them) and because of this, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. There are other restaurants with much better service and food in Hamilton as far as I'm concerned. Had I been with another group, I would have made more of a fuss when we got our bill. read more

We just returned from a wonderful dining experience at the Purple Pear. We were greeted at the door by a gracious host who turned out to be the owner. After seating us he chatted and gave us some of the back ground of the restaurant. To start I had the Ceasar and Linda had the House. Delicious. The Ceasar was fresh and crisp and the house dressing light and bursting with Ffavour. Both my wife and I are beef lovers so we went strait for the prim-rib. We were not disapointed. It was cooked perfectly and melted in our mouths. The vegetables and the accompanying yorkshire pudding was the perfect compliment to a perfect meal. Hats off to you Victor. Great restaurant. read more

we eat here every year for our anniversary, and have never been disappointed, food is excellent, always served fresh and piping hot, and served with a smile, the purple pear is warm and intimate, we love it, i would eat here every week if i could. If you eat there you will not be disappointed, I cannot say enough about this place, just see for yourself, wonderful family who run the P/P , would recommend reservations as it can get quite busy. read more

Well, we had reservations for 5:30. We were seated, and our server brought water, and bread, and took our order. I ordered steak and my husband ordered prime rib. We sat for a very long time, and I mentioned to my husband that it seemed long. We started seeing guests coming in for the 6 pm reservations. Now 30 minutes had passed....no big deal...(right). Now it's after 6 closer to 6:20 and I noticed that guests around us were getting their food. The table of 5 people beside us also received their food. Now I'm concerned and telling my husband that this table and that table that came in after us is now getting their food. So the owner comes up to us and makes a comment that he noticed we had not eaten and checked into the kitchen and said that our order was lost. His response was so casual, he said..."people make mistakes, oh well", your food should come soon. At that point I just wanted to walk out as now it is 6:35. (over an hour and no food). Then the waitress came over and said sorry, but your food will be here very soon. I told her I was not happy, and said that the owner was kinda rude about it. I was hoping that the owner would apologize and perhaps offer some sort of compensation (dessert maybe). Another 10 minutes go by, guests that came in after us, are now leaving, and finally our meal arrives. My 14 ounce rib eye is 1/4 inch thick, charcoled black, and maybe 6-8 ounces at the most. I tried it and it tasted like singe...yuk!! We got our bill, paid it at the desk with the owner, and no sorry or nothing was mentioned. I'm mad at myself, that we didn't get up and leave. I would never return to this restaurant again. The owner was an ass. read more