Best Cozy Restaurants in Ancaster

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchPizzeria

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HaltonSouthern Ontario

Neighborhoods

BurlingtonHamilton

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

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Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

22 restaurants available nearby

1. noir

4.6

Exceptional(103)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Hamilton

Booked 7 times today

Join us for an elevated dining experience on Locke Street, in a luxury and intimate setting. Featuring seasonally inspired dishes, paired with exceptional wine and hand-crafted cocktails. From date nights to gatherings, we’re Hamilton’s newest place to be.

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2. Victoria's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hamilton

Booked 4 times today

Hamilton's Best Steakhouse, located at the corner of Locke & King in the Victoria Park neighbourhood, features exquisite steak and seafood classics in a modern, airy space. Enjoy Japanese wagyu, bone-in ribeyes and other sought-after cuts, along with oysters, seafood towers, and caviar in a comfortable setting. Having won awards for its notable wine list, Victoria's has become known throughout the Niagara and Hamilton regions as the go-to for celebratory occasions, or everyday elevated dining. Sip a craft cocktail or mocktail in our moody lounge, enjoy our iconic table-side martini cart, or indulge in our comfortable and sophisticated dining room where you'll receive an unmatched level of hospitable service. Victoria's also offers a private dining room for small groups, or full buyout options for weddings and larger events, in addition to a charming, lush terrace with patio umbrellas and string lights.

3. radius® on Hess

4.7

Exceptional(1285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Hamilton

Booked 1 time today

Join us in our beautiful new location in charming Hess Village. Our goal is to re-introduce you to an era where food and drink are masterfully prepared by a Team passionate about cooking with service that aims to please. As an award wining restaurant, we love local® and want to celebrate the greatness in food, wine, spirits, art, and entertainment within our radius. Togetherness is one of our core values, and we welcome celebrations of everyday moments, milestone birthdays, special events or Corporate gatherings. Vibe dining is our specialty so come prepared to have some fun. We believe in supporting 100km produce partners and our Executive Chef and Culinary Team always prepare our food with respect, using the highest quality farm fresh products, naturally grown seasonal vegetables and locally baked goods made in house by our Pastry Chef. For parties over 10 please email us at reserve@radius.ca.

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4. The Squire on Locke

4.8

Exceptional(265)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Hamilton

Booked 1 time today

The Squire on Locke is a hip gastropub locally owned & operated in the heart of Locke Street. We offer a familiar yet refreshing experience, putting you at easy while piquing your curiosity to stay explore. We have created an elevated pub menu and pairing it with a selection of beers, wines and specialty cocktails.

A photo of Turtle Jack's-Hamilton restaurant

5. Turtle Jack's-Hamilton

4.5

Awesome(38)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hamilton

Booked 5 times today

Turtle Jack�s in Hamilton on Upper James Street offers a variety of high-quality pub fair and artisanal sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Start your meal here with fried calamari, fried pickles, a chicken quesadilla or guacamole and chips. Local favorites from the sandwich menu include the beef dip, California chicken sandwich, turkey and goat cheese on naan and blackened chicken on naan. If you�re interested in dinner at Turtle Jack�s, try the bison meatloaf, four-cheese Cajun chicken penne, blackened basa or beer battered fish and chips. Turtle Jack�s also offers a selection of gourmet sides, including sweet potato fries, poutine, lobster mashed potatoes and loaded fries.

A photo of Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street restaurant

6. Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street

3.5

Very Good(130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Hamilton

Booked 5 times today

Kelseys Original Roadhouse in Hamilton, ON is your destination for an awesome and delicious restaurant experience! Enjoy our classic Four-Cheese Spinach Dip, juicy double-stacked burgers, and unforgettable chicken wings, all while catching the game on our TVs. Take advantage of daily deals on happy hour and lunch, plus get 1/2 price wings every Thursday. Can't make it in? Order your favourites for delivery or takeout and enjoy Kelseys wherever you are!

7. Berkeley North

4.4

Awesome(1633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Hamilton

Booked 5 times today

Set in the revitalized James St. North neighbourhood, Berkeley North is a West Coast inspired restaurant located on historic King William Street in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Berkeley North is the go to spot for a quick bite to eat, weekend late night cocktails, celebrating a special occasion or hosting a private party. Our young and passionate culinary team follows no scripts or rules when creating vibrant and unique dishes. We allow the seasons to influence our changing menu and are committed to using responsibly sourced ingredients. Ultimately, what is most important to us is the way you feel from the time you walk in our door to the time you leave. Our staff genuinely delivers a dining experience like no other in the city.

8. Rapscallion & Co.

4.8

Exceptional(1704)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Hamilton

Booked 14 times today

Rapscallion & Co. is a mischievous and vibrant partof Hamilton’s restaurant scene, dedicated to offering the city’s culinaryconnoisseurs a full nose-to-tail experience. We offer a regularly changing,meaty and creative menu in a laid-back setting. Our skilled andpassionate chefs do it all, whether it’s curing, salting, boning, stuffing,wrapping, charring, braising, or just leaving the meat raw.Above all, we love to prepare food that pushes boundaries and pulls you outside of your comfort zone — just a little bit. We get tremendous joy out of food and offer items that you are unlikely to find another local restaurants. While we love meat more than some people love their firstborn, we are always happy to accommodate those who don’t. Vegetarians and vegans are always welcome, options available by request.

A photo of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Waterdown restaurant

9. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Waterdown

4.7

Exceptional(2762)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hamilton

Booked 35 times today

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

10. Secco

4.6

Exceptional(187)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Hamilton

Booked 5 times today

Crafted by a love of cocktails, incredible food, and of course - prosecco, we're proud to be Hamilton's first prosecco bar. Located in the beloved James Street South neighborhood, we opened our doors on August 3rd 2022. We're excited to create and share memorable experiences with you all.Chef Kenny has created our vibrant menu for Winter. Offering fresh flavours throughout our globally inspired dishes - you'll soon come to realize we're more than just a Prosecco bar.

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KevinVIP
Toronto / Ontario •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic Valentines Day set menu! Great wine pairings.
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Victoria's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hamilton
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4.8
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Anthony
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great vibe. They brought out the wrong dish, and corrected it immediately:
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radius® on HessPrice: Expensive• Steak• Hamilton
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4.7
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michelle
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The power bowl and fish and chips were very good. The champagne with strawberries was a nice drink addition for Valentine’s Day. Recommending the turtle pue and Skor brownies
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Turtle Jack's-HamiltonPrice: Expensive• American• Hamilton
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4.5
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Francis
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A very, very positive experience. The cocktails were unique and well made. The food was well presented, delicious and impeccably prepared. A rarity in town, plenty of well balanced vegan options are available. Ambiance was excellent, keeping to the theme or Noir, and the service was outstanding. One of our current top three places in Hamilton. Warning, making a choice from the options is very challenging.
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noirPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Hamilton
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4.6
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James
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
The food and drinks were very tasty but beware, despite the upscale feel it is still a pub and the noise level was higher than we expected. One other thing...they don't take AMEX, as I discovered when I went to pay.
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The Squire on LockePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Hamilton
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4.8

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