Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Hamilton

The Black Forest Inn is a local Hamiltonian favorite, serving up traditional Austrian, German and Continental dishes made with lots of love. Popular dishes include goulash, endless varieties of schnitzel and the Farmer's Feast, featuring several kinds of meat served with sauerkraut and potatoes. For the less adventurous, you can order Caesar salads, soup and sandwiches as well. A children's menu is also available. On a warm summer day, enjoy their outdoor Biergarten patio.

La Luna Express is quite famous among the locals and hence busy throughout its working hours. Delighting patrons with an authentic Lebanese fare, every dish served at this restaurant is cooked using fresh ingredients and plated with utmost thoughtfulness. Fattoush, shish kebab, Baba Ghanoughe, Kebbeh or the Shawarma Plate are some creations that simply cannot be left out here. Come with a massive appetite and a large group because La Luna Express serves in generous portions and takes pride in it.

While this local eatery has a limited menu, it serves up North American staples in a delicious way. Burt Tongue is primarily a soup restaurant though the menu also features burgers, salads, sandwiches, and to-die-for fries, all of which is subject to change on a daily basis. Customers can choose between bowl sizes and ingredients, with options to order vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free fare. For those on the go, take away is also possible.

Gate of India claims to be the first Indian restaurant in Hamilton. It offers a significant student discount and free delivery within the city. The menu comprises preparations in lamb, chicken, shrimp, and even beef. What more could you ask for? Gate of India was even voted Best Indian Restaurant by the Hamilton Spectator Readers Choice Award!

Green Bar is a vegan restaurant that offers only plant based meals for the conscious living individuals. They offer nutritious smoothies using fresh fruits and ingredients in the preparation. Other appetizers such as salad bowls are listed on the menu such as Detox Bowl, Lotus Bowl, Green Goddess Bowl and Butternut Squash Bowl. Indulge in animal fat free desserts like Macroons, Sunrise Cookies and Cashew Chia Pudding. The dishes are delicately represented using various kitchen apparatus.

Aptly named, Saltlick Smokehouse serves up finger-licking smoked meats, all prepared in-house. Southern-style flavors blend perfectly with global tastes in dishes like crispy pork belly nuggets, which are classically dry rubbed and paired with Soyaki sauce, or smoked pork, which comes with your choice of barbecue or jerk sauce. Also available is an exclusive Sunday brunch menu. Have an event coming up? Treat your guests to the Saltlick Smokehouse experience with its catering offer. The restaurant aims to please, and special requests are generally accepted.