Hamilton Restaurants

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The interior was a warm welcoming atmosphere, and we also enjoyed eating our lunch at the sidewalk tables.

One interesting thing occurred while we were eating. One of the other tables on the sidewalk had been recently vacated. Along with the Roast Pork dinner were two strips of roasted pumpkin. The occupants of the table had not cleaned their plate completely. Down the street came an androgynous character dressed in black. As they passed the vacated table they realized the pumpking slices were still there so stopped and ate them. I guess that didn't fill them up because they then proceeded to pick up a spoon and fork on the table and used both utensils to shovel the rest of the uneaten food into their mouth. Once the plate was clean they then proceeded walking down the street. We have never seen that before or since.

Favorite Dish: The roast pork special was very good.

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During the nine days we spent in Hamilton, we ate three of our meals at the BBC. We had met one of the chefs one afternoon on the sidewalk outside the restaurant ( not realizing that she was a chef at the time ). We had just finished lunch at another restaurant but had paused to check out the menu posted on the wall. Since the lunch rush was over we ended up conversing for about 20 minutes. We told her we would be back to eat sometime in the near future.

That night we decided to go there for supper. Never having been inside the restaurant before the waiter had never seen us before. After he took our order he came over to our table and told us the chef wanted to give us each a free glass of wine and would we like red or white. From the look in his eyes it was obvious that he was trying to figure out why the chef would be giving these strangers free wine.

When the wine was served we could see the chef back in the kitchen and we raised our glasses to salute her. Later she came out and we chatted for a bit more.

We returned to the BBC two additional times to eat.

Favorite Dish: The Pan Seared Rack of Lamb was very good.

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Popular eating house in mainstreet, nice interior seating and summertime outside tables on pavement. Pleasant casual but nice atmosphere with tv for sports minded if you want. Tables and booths available. You can park in behind in the museum parking area, no charge later in the evening. Open till 3am FRi and Sat nites, open till "late" other nites.

Favorite Dish: Hard to have a favourite as I've only been once. My chicken dinner was very tasty and enjoyable however one member of your party had fish and it's preparation was far from satisfactory. Those of us who had pork enjoyed that too.
I began with bruschetta but it was a bit soggy!
Oven roasted chicken breast stuffed with semi dried tomatoes, fresh basil and feta served on a broccoli, bean and parmesan risotto and finished with rocket pesto. Nice!!
The sorbet dessert was superb. Nice wines and it's always nice to find a place that serves Belgian Beer.

It has ambience, character, view of the river, great staff......everything needed for a fine experience!

Lunch: 5 days a week.
Brunch: Sat & Sun.
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday.
bookings recommended.

Over the years I have become a big fan of the owner/chef of this restaurant. I can truly recommend the experience of dining here. During fine weather it's wonderful to sit outside under the sun sails and just take in the surroundings. Set in an ex-government housing estate, you can feel the 70's retro theme both inside and out the restaurant. If any of you are familiar with "Formica" you will find it here!
The nice clipped Bay trees in pots and the eclectic staff buzzing around all add to the atmosphere that is the Hydro experience. Capped with nice music, you will not regret coming here.

Favorite Dish: Breakfast includes Muesli, Fruit & Yoghurt $10; French Toast served with banana and bacon $15; Scrambled eggs and bacon $15, and other things.

The Snack Menu includes Fries & Aioli $7; Corn & Coriander Fritters served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream $13, and other nice things.

Dinner has things like nice starters, garlic bread, mezze platter, felafal, fish salad and stuff. Followed by main selection of Chicken Breast; Lamb Fillets; Roast Duck; Fish; Beef fillet etc.

Delightful atmosphere...you can sit at tables or in your own "tent" on pillows on the ground around a table. Nice lighting inside too, very Turkish feel.

Favorite Dish: I tried the dolmates (rice wrapped in grape leaves), calamari, pita bread a tzatiki. All were delicious. The Turkish dry white wine was very nice as well!

Really nice little restaurant, nicely presented with great service and very well trained staff. The food is great too, with a nice selection and something for everyone.
I felt the prices were very reasonable for what you got. This is not a cheap eat and run restaurant, but better than that!
As seems to be the case with most, the wine is expensive here. But no more expensive than any other licensed restaurant.

I love to walk down the street after dinner and visit the quaint second-hand bookshop that seems to be forever open, well it seems to stay open till late in the evening.

I only went into this pub because for a start, I love Irish pubs (though I don't drink beer at all) and I was particularly taken by this one, with its timbered appearance, and different shields affixed to the outside. Inside, it was very cosy and comfortable and we sat in a plush little velvet benched corner.

There was an interesting little round billiard table in the centre of the room - never seen one of those before.
The pub was also full of signs, posters, and great leadlight.

Favorite Dish: We didn't actually try the beer.

I love the setting, decor and way they have developed this Caf?. It is an old Lodge hall built in 1874, with lovely polished wooden floors, and nicely carved wooden furniture. The theme seems to be Southern Man, with the Speights touch evident around the Bar and Caf?.

Favorite Dish: I really enjoyed my Mini chicken Pizza with fries and salad. Very tasty and nice and well presented. It was a Chef's special of the day, and I recommend those!

The menu is varied and very reasonably priced.
Breakfasts range from Continental to American.
Main Meals from American to Greek to Italian and such.
Platters and Light meals available also, and a very nice wine list is on offer.

You can sit at large group table, or small more intimate ones, and if you want you can have your meal served to you in the nice sofa corner, in a really relaxed mode.

The whole place is an experience not to be missed!