Wild Orchid Restaurant Downtown Hamilton

Great atmosphere and delicious food. Recommend if you’re craving Portuguese cuisine

Quality has been deteriorating, it used to the place to go, for Portuguese cuisine, now it's horrible food menu, and service is crap, wish they kept Quality the same, but unfortunately, that's what it is now, poor menu, now, and service is horrible, long waits, and waitress has poor attitude on top of all this!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Fantastic food and atmosphere great team well done

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Plate

Had a few drinks lived the vibe, and service was very good considering how busy the patio was.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

We had the pleasure of visiting this lively spot during the Super Brawl Festival, and it quickly became one of our favorite stops. In a sea of festival vendors, this place stood out for offering affordable drinks and food without compromising on quality—a rarity during such events.

We indulged in tequila shots, priced at an incredibly reasonable $6 each, as well as some classic rum and coke and vodka with juice, both priced at $12. The drink options were both budget-friendly and well-mixed, which added to the overall experience. To accompany our drinks, we ordered their fish and chips, and it was a pleasant surprise—crispy, flavorful, and satisfying, making it one of the highlights of the day.

Located on prime real estate on James Street, right in the heart of the Super Brawl festivities, this spot offers great convenience. Whether you’re watching the action unfold or just soaking in the festival atmosphere, grabbing a seat on their patio elevates the experience. The outdoor setting is perfect for people-watching while sipping on your drink of choice.

The only area where this place could improve is cleanliness. The tables felt a bit sticky, and while it didn’t ruin the experience, a little more attention to tidying up would make a big difference.

Overall, it’s a fantastic place to enjoy affordable drinks, good food, and prime festival vibes. With a bit more attention to cleanliness, it could easily become a top spot for festival-goers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Not happy. I waited in line outside while being ignored until I finally asked to order for take out just to be told to order at the bar. The person working the bar didn't seem interested in taking my order.
After I finally got it in I waited about 40+ minutes to get my food.

I ordered the piri piri chicken poutine and the piri chicken salad.

I was overcharged.

When I got home I realized I got the wrong order. No poutine. Chicken thighs and side of fries.
The salad doesn't have much chicken on it nor vegetables.... So I paid $15+ for salad?? What the hell!!

I know not to bother calling them since when I was waiting for my food I overheard them saying that they don't answer the phone!

Every plate that went out to a table looked great, I guess they don't care about to go orders.

The waitresses all seemed slow and confused about tables and what needed to be done where.

That was my first time there and I won't be going back. What a waste of time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

better sevice... waitress was not friendly, little child wanted to see the baby at our table, she scolded him.. told him he needed to go.. like wtf, she was not nice and super slow, didn't even say hello when we came in, seemed annoyed by us all.

Beef a casa cooked perfectly ?. Mussels done right. Will visit again but dine inside. Lots of traffic noise and smell. Still had a great meal and time!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef a Casa

Absolute garbage, My friend and I ordered the Beef a Casa which never came. After 1 hour and 10 minutes, we just got up and left. Servers/management never came back to our empty table to check up on us. This was my first time in Hamilton as well, sucks that it had to be ruined.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sangria Sunday! What a wonderful time!!!
My medium rare Steak melted in my mouth!
Did I mention Sangria Sunday with Friends
Enjoy a top quality meal and also ENJOY more Sangria ? ? ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Seafood Plate

Great seafood and sangria on the patio!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Rice

Very hoping place inside and on the patio. The chicken was fantastic and the bifana was outstanding. Definitely a place to checkout Portuguese food.
I forgot to take photos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I loved their seabrass fish! It was little salty but still good. ? very nice and cozy atmosphere!

While it was absolutely delicious it was very expensive for the portion sizes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Excellent place for friends get together! Food tastes great, employees with sense of humor?
[by the way…my friend put the candle ornament on the floor, we didn’t take it back to home?]

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5