Best Restaurants in Hamilton
This list covers the best restaurants in Hamilton and the surrounding area, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. It includes 20 places from neighbourhoods like Crown Point East, Upper Stoney Creek, and Burlington. The ratings are exceptionally high, ranging from 4.7 to a perfect 5.0, and all places have at least 300 reviews, with the highest count being 5985. This ensures the selections are based on substantial local feedback.
Inexpensive eateries are the most common, offering diverse cuisines like Pakistani, Mexican, and Greek. Several neighbourhoods appear more than once, including Upper Stoney Creek, Raleigh, and Burlington. The list highlights specific dishes reviewers mention, such as eggs benedict at Pür & Simple and chicken karahi at Lakshmi Chowk. These restaurants have earned their spots through consistently high praise from a large number of local diners. The focus is on places that are currently open, with details on their operating hours.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandarin Restaurant | Crown Point East | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 5,603 | $$ |
| 2 | Pür & Simple | Upper Stoney Creek | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 3,407 | $$ |
| 3 | Lamaso | Rymal | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,042 | $ |
| 4 | The King Sandwich | Central Hamilton | ★★★★★ 5 | 597 | $ |
| 5 | Mountain Burger Hamilton | Lisgar | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,964 | $$ |
| 6 | Matias kabab | Raleigh | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 845 | $ |
| 7 | Real Burger | Waterdown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,651 | $ |
| 8 | Lakshmi Chowk BBQ & Karahi House ( Halal) | Nashdale | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,592 | $ |
| 9 | Armila's Restaurant & Lounge | Upper Stoney Creek | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,507 | $ |
| 10 | Earls Kitchen + Bar | Burlington | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 5,985 | $$ |
| 11 | Sana Grill Burlington | Aldershot | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,097 | $ |
| 12 | Moxies Hamilton Restaurant | Redhill | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 4,256 | $$ |
| 13 | Hungry Dude | Chedoke-Cootes | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,038 | $ |
| 14 | Hello Iris | Waterdown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 866 | $ |
| 15 | Etno Bar & Grill | Redhill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 721 | $$ |
| 16 | ParmBros Sandwiches | Hamilton Centre | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 449 | $ |
| 17 | VERLAN | Hamilton Centre | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 446 | $ |
| 18 | El Cabrón Cantina | Raleigh | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 441 | $ |
| 19 | NISI Greek Taverna Burlington | Burlington | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,382 | $ |
| 20 | Freddy’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill | Corktown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 648 | $ |
Mandarin Restaurant
It is a moderate priced Mandarin spot known for its buffet. Reviewers often mention kind staff, birthday celebrations, and fresh food. It is open daily for lunch and dinner with breaks in the afternoon.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-15:00, 16:00-21:00
- Mon 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-15:00, 16:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00
Pür & Simple
Pür & Simple in Upper Stoney Creek is a moderate priced breakfast and lunch spot. It has a 4.9 rating from 3407 reviews. Reviewers often praise the kind staff and mention dishes like eggs benedict and french toast. It opens daily at 7:00 and closes at 15:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
Lamaso
Lamaso in Rymal is an inexpensive restaurant with a 4.9 rating from 1042 reviews. It is known for shisha and shawarma, and reviewers often mention kind staff and birthday celebrations. It stays open until 2:00 every morning.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-02:00
- Mon 12:00-02:00
- Tue 12:00-02:00
- Wed 12:00-02:00
- Thu 12:00-02:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
The King Sandwich
The King Sandwich in Central Hamilton has a perfect 5.0 rating from 597 reviews. This inexpensive spot is popular for shawarma and chicken fajita. Reviewers often note the welcoming staff. Its hours are long, especially from Thursday to Saturday when it closes at 4:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-04:00
- Tue 10:00-04:00
- Wed 10:00-04:00
- Thu 10:00-04:00
- Fri 10:00-04:00
- Sat 10:00-04:00
Mountain Burger Hamilton
Mountain Burger in Lisgar has a 4.8 rating from 1964 reviews. This moderate priced burger joint is known for its La Smash Burger and poutine. Reviewers often mention juicy burgers and onion rings. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Matias kabab
Matias kabab in Raleigh is an inexpensive restaurant with a 4.9 rating from 845 reviews. It is known for its kabab, shawarma, and fresh bread. Reviewers often mention welcoming staff and large portion sizes. It is open from 11:00 until 5:00 the next morning.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-05:00
- Mon 11:00-05:00
- Tue 11:00-05:00
- Wed 11:00-05:00
- Thu 11:00-05:00
- Fri 11:00-05:00
- Sat 11:00-05:00
Real Burger
Real Burger in Waterdown has a 4.8 rating from 1651 reviews. This inexpensive spot is praised for its burgers, poutine, and philly cheesesteak. Reviewers also note it is celiac friendly. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday, closing around 19:30 to 20:15.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:00-19:45
- Wed 11:00-19:45
- Thu 11:00-20:15
- Fri 11:00-20:15
- Sat 11:00-19:30
Lakshmi Chowk BBQ & Karahi House ( Halal)
Lakshmi Chowk BBQ & Karahi House in Nashdale has a 4.8 rating from 1592 reviews. This inexpensive, women owned restaurant serves Pakistani food. Reviewers often mention naan, chicken karahi, and nihari. It is open daily, starting at 10:00 on weekends and 12:00 on weekdays.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-21:00
- Mon 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Armila's Restaurant & Lounge
Armila's Restaurant & Lounge in Upper Stoney Creek has a 4.8 rating from 1507 reviews. This inexpensive spot offers Afghan food and shisha. Reviewers often mention welcoming staff, mantu, and kabuli pulao. It is open until 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-01:00
- Mon 12:00-01:00
- Tue 12:00-01:00
- Wed 12:00-01:00
- Thu 12:00-01:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Burlington has a 4.7 rating from 5985 reviews. This moderate priced chain restaurant is known for its happy hour and patio. Reviewers often mention kind staff, truffle fries, and spinach dip. It is open daily from late morning until midnight.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:30-00:00
- Tue 11:30-00:00
- Wed 11:30-00:00
- Thu 11:30-00:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Sana Grill Burlington
Sana Grill in Aldershot is an inexpensive shawarma restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 1097 reviews. It is noted for its chicken and rice and generous portion sizes. Reviewers also mention wraps and Tandoori Chicken Poutine. It is open from 11:00, closing at 23:00 or midnight.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Moxies Hamilton Restaurant
Moxies in Redhill has a 4.7 rating from 4256 reviews. This moderate priced restaurant features a patio. Reviewers often mention the kind server named Carlito, calamari, and truffle fries. It opens at 10:00 or 11:00 and closes between midnight and 2:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 10:00-02:00
Hungry Dude
Hungry Dude in Chedoke-Cootes has a 4.8 rating from 1038 reviews. This inexpensive restaurant is known for its smash burgers and poutine. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, jalapeños, and onion rings. It is open daily from 11:30 until 21:00 or 22:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Hello Iris
Hello Iris in Waterdown has a 4.8 rating from 866 reviews. This inexpensive spot specializes in fried chicken, chicken strips, and wings. Reviewers often note the large portions and crispy chicken. It is open daily from 11:00 or 11:30 until 20:00 or 21:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Etno Bar & Grill
Etno Bar & Grill in Redhill has a 4.8 rating from 721 reviews. This moderate priced restaurant serves Serbian food like cevapi and schnitzel. Reviewers often mention meat platters and pita bread. It is closed on Mondays and open until 2:00 on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
ParmBros Sandwiches
ParmBros Sandwiches in Hamilton Centre has a 4.9 rating from 449 reviews. This inexpensive sandwich shop is praised for its chicken parm and fresh ingredients. Reviewers often mention friendly staff and fresh bread. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 to 17:00.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:00-17:00
- Wed 11:00-17:00
- Thu 11:00-17:00
- Fri 11:00-17:00
- Sat 11:00-17:00
VERLAN
VERLAN in Hamilton Centre has a 4.9 rating from 446 reviews. This inexpensive spot is known for its savoury and sweet crepes. Reviewers often mention welcoming staff, french onion soup, and tomato jam. It is open from Thursday to Sunday, 9:00 to 16:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Thu 09:00-16:00
- Fri 09:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-16:00
El Cabrón Cantina
El Cabrón Cantina in Raleigh is a women owned, inexpensive Mexican restaurant. It has a 4.9 rating from 441 reviews. Reviewers often mention quesabirria, pupusas, and a friendly owner. It is open from 11:00 to 20:00, closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
NISI Greek Taverna Burlington
NISI Greek Taverna in Burlington has a 4.7 rating from 1382 reviews. This inexpensive restaurant features a patio and serves Greek food like chicken souvlaki. Reviewers often mention gyro and moussaka. It is open daily from 11:30 until 22:00 or 23:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Freddy’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill
Freddy’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill in Corktown has a 4.8 rating from 648 reviews. This inexpensive spot is known for generous portions of shawarma and falafel. Reviewers often mention pita and baba ganoush. It has very late hours, closing at 2:00 or 4:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-02:00
- Mon 11:00-02:00
- Tue 11:00-02:00
- Wed 11:00-02:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-04:00
- Sat 11:00-04:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as many places close in the afternoon or have limited days like VERLAN and ParmBros.
- Inexpensive options are plentiful, especially for shawarma, burgers, and international cuisines.
- For late night eats, consider Lamaso, Matias kabab, Armila's, or Freddy’s, which are open past midnight.
- Several restaurants, like Earls and Moxies, have patios and notable drink service.
- Many spots offer takeout and delivery, as indicated by their features.
- Note that some restaurants, like Pür & Simple and Hello Iris, close by mid-evening.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating formula was applied to balance the average score with the number of reviews, so a place with a perfect score but few reviews does not jump the list. Only restaurants with a minimum of 300 reviews were included in the initial selection. Finally, the list was filtered to include only places that are currently open for business, based on their posted hours. This method ensures the rankings reflect both popularity and consistent quality.
Questions about restaurants in Hamilton
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
The King Sandwich in Central Hamilton has a perfect 5.0 rating from 597 reviews. It is an inexpensive spot known for shawarma and chicken fajita. Reviewers often mention the welcoming staff. This score is based on a substantial number of reviews, making it a standout choice on the list.
Are there good options for a birthday dinner?
Yes. Reviewers often mention birthday celebrations at Mandarin Restaurant and Lamaso. Mandarin has a 4.9 rating from 5603 reviews and offers a buffet. Lamaso also has a 4.9 rating from 1042 reviews and provides shisha. Both have kind staff and are popular for such occasions.
Where can I find restaurants open very late or 24 hours?
Matias kabab is open from 11:00 until 5:00 the next morning. The King Sandwich is open until 4:00 on weekends. Lamaso and Armila's are open until 2:00 or later. Always check current hours before visiting.
Which neighbourhoods have the most restaurants on this list?
Upper Stoney Creek has two entries: Pür & Simple and Armila's Restaurant & Lounge. Burlington also has two: Earls Kitchen + Bar and NISI Greek Taverna. Raleigh has Matias kabab and El Cabrón Cantina. Several other areas, like Redhill and Waterdown, have one restaurant each.
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