We booked this restaurant based on the menu that was linked to the OpenTable app. Upon arrival we noticed the menu was completely different and much more limited than the menu online. Most of the items were deep fried. We ordered the Capri Dip and the Chimichuri Steak Frit. The Dip was dried out as it appeared to have been prepared earlier in the day and sat in oven to stay warm. The steak frit was mediocre at best. The biggest issue was the service. The restaurant was full and they had only one server who was also working as the bar tender and hostess. She was working very hard and trying to make the best of it but the load was just too much. We felt so bad for her we almost offered to help her. In the end we left quickly and left the server a big tip as she really tried hard and kept a smile on her face.
Heather
Niasrg was amazing! Waited our table, tended the bar and cooked. Rod was delicious and fresh! We'll definitely be back
Emily
A must visit in Hamilton. The food was absolutely delicious, some of the best bites i've had in a while at a restaurant. The flavours and dishes were so unique. The drinks were even better. They had hand crafted drinks by the front of house staff, my favourite being the creamsicle margarita. The service and staff were super welcoming, friendly and easy to talk too. Amazing way to spend mine and my partners 6th year anniversary. Definitely coming back!!!
Caitlin
Service was great. Food was great. We split 6 tapas and that was too much food. I would stick with 4-5 to share among two people. Our favourites were the chimichurri steak fries and the brussel sprouts. They were incredible but not a bad bite. The mocktail amaretto sour was always so good. Will return.
Stephen Deppner
Food quality was great. Location is a bit sketchy but bravo for trying to get Barton street revitalized. Only one server so kida slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Courtney
Some menu items are a little out there and not for everyone - definitely ask before ordering if you're not sure
Ravin
Service is great but food quality is not upto standards it's not deep fried, filled with just cheese no flavours whatsoever and our steak frites fries were so overcooked that you couldn't even bite on them. Very disappointing. Wouldn't recommend to anyone who enjoy some good flavourful food.
Katherine
While this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, it's lovely inside. Great ambience and excellent service. They have a huge cocktail list, as well as mocktails. We went on a Thursday night when they have a special of five tapas for $50.00: a great deal. There were three of us and we couldn't finish the tapas. Beer was also on special for $6.00 per can or bottle. They have local beers from Hamilton, which is good for business in the community. We ordered brussel sprouts, duck on bao buns, spicy mushrooms, pork belly and potato croquettes. Everything was amazing: beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. All in all, a great experience. This was our first time there, but all three of us agree that we'll be back soon.
Claire Willis
I went with my mom for a mother daughter night and the food was AMAZING. Even better, the bartender invented most of the drinks on the drink menu and they are phenomenal. I would 100% recommend this place for drinks and small bites, it has a really nice atmosphere and the bartender is lovely.
Small place but amazing food, with so much flavour. I would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Crowley
Our service was awesome, we dropped in a bit later. Having been to the St. Catharines location for brunch, we were excited to try a more local version. Food was great, the duck bao buns were Smokey and delicious. The tapas options weren’t as elevated as expected/not as good as the St. Catharines location. I didn’t make it out when they were to the left of the funeral home and the location to the right was okay but very small. This location definitely has potential. Would fix up the front entrance door to reflect the kind of atmosphere that’s reached for for the restaurant (seems more like a heavy glass convenience store door rather than an elevated taps restaurant). Overall very happy with the atmosphere and service! Their mystery flight in itself was worth the visit. Awesome cocktails and I absolutely had no idea what I drank and could not guess from the given list. Probably the highlight of the night trying to guess!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jessica Preston
Honestly food was okay. Place stank of cigarette smoke which took away from the atmosphere. Server was very attentive though!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kevin Maynard
Steak frites, bao, and pork belly were so bomb. Great drinks, great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janice
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the service was excellent. Prices were reasonable and the tapas we shared were very flavourful with decent portions. We particularly enjoyed the chimichurri steak and frites.
We booked this restaurant based on the menu that was linked to the OpenTable app. Upon arrival we noticed the menu was completely different and much more limited than the menu online. Most of the items were deep fried. We ordered the Capri Dip and the Chimichuri Steak Frit. The Dip was dried out as it appeared to have been prepared earlier in the day and sat in oven to stay warm. The steak frit was mediocre at best. The biggest issue was the service. The restaurant was full and they had only one server who was also working as the bar tender and hostess. She was working very hard and trying to make the best of it but the load was just too much. We felt so bad for her we almost offered to help her. In the end we left quickly and left the server a big tip as she really tried hard and kept a smile on her face.
Niasrg was amazing! Waited our table, tended the bar and cooked. Rod was delicious and fresh! We'll definitely be back
A must visit in Hamilton. The food was absolutely delicious, some of the best bites i've had in a while at a restaurant. The flavours and dishes were so unique. The drinks were even better. They had hand crafted drinks by the front of house staff, my favourite being the creamsicle margarita. The service and staff were super welcoming, friendly and easy to talk too. Amazing way to spend mine and my partners 6th year anniversary. Definitely coming back!!!
Service was great. Food was great. We split 6 tapas and that was too much food. I would stick with 4-5 to share among two people. Our favourites were the chimichurri steak fries and the brussel sprouts. They were incredible but not a bad bite. The mocktail amaretto sour was always so good. Will return.
Food quality was great. Location is a bit sketchy but bravo for trying to get Barton street revitalized.
Only one server so kida slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Some menu items are a little out there and not for everyone - definitely ask before ordering if you're not sure
Service is great but food quality is not upto standards it's not deep fried, filled with just cheese no flavours whatsoever and our steak frites fries were so overcooked that you couldn't even bite on them. Very disappointing. Wouldn't recommend to anyone who enjoy some good flavourful food.
While this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, it's lovely inside. Great ambience and excellent service. They have a huge cocktail list, as well as mocktails. We went on a Thursday night when they have a special of five tapas for $50.00: a great deal. There were three of us and we couldn't finish the tapas. Beer was also on special for $6.00 per can or bottle. They have local beers from Hamilton, which is good for business in the community. We ordered brussel sprouts, duck on bao buns, spicy mushrooms, pork belly and potato croquettes. Everything was amazing: beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. All in all, a great experience. This was our first time there, but all three of us agree that we'll be back soon.
I went with my mom for a mother daughter night and the food was AMAZING. Even better, the bartender invented most of the drinks on the drink menu and they are phenomenal. I would 100% recommend this place for drinks and small bites, it has a really nice atmosphere and the bartender is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing cocktails & service
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Small place but amazing food, with so much flavour. I would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our service was awesome, we dropped in a bit later. Having been to the St. Catharines location for brunch, we were excited to try a more local version. Food was great, the duck bao buns were Smokey and delicious. The tapas options weren’t as elevated as expected/not as good as the St. Catharines location. I didn’t make it out when they were to the left of the funeral home and the location to the right was okay but very small. This location definitely has potential. Would fix up the front entrance door to reflect the kind of atmosphere that’s reached for for the restaurant (seems more like a heavy glass convenience store door rather than an elevated taps restaurant). Overall very happy with the atmosphere and service! Their mystery flight in itself was worth the visit. Awesome cocktails and I absolutely had no idea what I drank and could not guess from the given list. Probably the highlight of the night trying to guess!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Honestly food was okay. Place stank of cigarette smoke which took away from the atmosphere. Server was very attentive though!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Steak frites, bao, and pork belly were so bomb. Great drinks, great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the service was excellent. Prices were reasonable and the tapas we shared were very flavourful with decent portions. We particularly enjoyed the chimichurri steak and frites.
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