Brothers Grimm Bistro
193 King St E, Hamilton ON L8N 1B3European-style bistro serving a fusion of wild game creations which complement our own barrel-aged beers, VQA wines, and cocktails. Located in a freshly-renovated and charming 1800s cellar in downtown Hamilton, our basis for an excellent dining experience consists of quality ingredients, affordable pricing, and friendly service.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Note: Online reservation requests for Brothers Grimm Bistro must be confirmed in-house by our management team. This allows us to ensure the best dining experience possible for our guests. Guests will receive a confirmation email once the reservation information has been viewed and accepted by our team. If you have concerns or have not received a confirmation email within 2 hours, please contact the restaurant directly at (905)393-1284.
Business Info
- Address: 193 King St E, Hamilton ON L8N 1B3
- Cross Street: Mary St
- Cuisine: Bar-B-Q | Belgian | Colombian | Contemporary | Desserts | French | Fusion | German | Steak | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Dinner | Late |
- Parking: Street | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
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Staff:
Alvaro Valencia | Owner
- Website: https://brothersgrimmbistro.ca/
- Phone: 9053931284
- Features: Sunday Brunch, Late Dining, Live Entertainment, Organic Ingredients, Winning Wine List, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Tea Service,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Restaurant open 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.34 out of 5 stars based on 1325 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Dana R.
- Overall: 10/10
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- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Deb G.
Business Response:
Thank you Deb for sharing your experience with us. Looking forward to having you back soon.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
David W.
Business Response:
Hello David, Many thanks for letting us know how was your experience while dining with us. Much valued. Looking forward to your return;)- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 4/10
John D.
Business Response:
Hello John, We are sorry to hear that you received a poor service. Your overall review is much appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 2/10
Maridel H.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Tiff L.
Business Response:
Thanks Tiff for your feedback. Much appreciated- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Norbert B.
Business Response:
Thank you for your positive and helpful feedback, Norbert! We hope to see you back soon.- Overall: 10/10
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Tricia H.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 8/10
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- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 4/10
Vincent M.
- Overall: 10/10
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Irina T.
- Overall: 10/10
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Joelle M.
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback, Joelle! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
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- Value: 8/10
Mary B.
- Overall: 10/10
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frank k.
- Overall: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Dennis L.
Business Response:
Thanks Dennis for the feedback. Looking forward to seeing you back with friends and family.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Brittney K.
Business Response:
Thank you, Brittney! We hope to see you back soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Diane M.
Business Response:
We are so glad you enjoyed our food and service. We hope to see you back soon, Diane!- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Chris B.
Business Response:
Hello Chris, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. We will take your observations into consideration. Much valued review.- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 4/10
Scott F.
- Overall: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Ilona V.
- Overall: 7/10
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- Value: 8/10
Chris R.
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 2/10
Jeff M.
Business Response:
Hello Jeff, We are carefully reviewing your feedback. We thank you very much for your insightful review and regret that the service and food presented to you did not meet your expectations. Take care- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Tom S.
Business Response:
Hello Tom, Many thanks for sharing your experience with us. It really means a lot to us. Much valued.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
John W.
Business Response:
Hello John, Your feedback is very informative and apprecitated. We truly welcome your observations as these will help review and improve the overall service we offer at BG. Take care,- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 5/10
Jennifer M.
Business Response:
Hello Jennifer, We also feel very dissapointed that the service was not of our standards. We take our customer's feedback very seriously and will most definitely look into the points stated. Thanks very much for taking the time to let us know about your experience.- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Anne M.
- Overall: 10/10
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Acacio A.
- Overall: 6/10
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- Service: 8/10
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Karyn B.
- Overall: 10/10
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Stephanie L.
- Overall: 10/10
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Adrienn P.
- Overall: 10/10
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Kia G.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 3/10
Sue W.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Lori C.
Business Response:
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Lori! Our staff strives to create a welcoming atmosphere and I'm glad you felt that.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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Jeany N.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Anne R.
Business Response:
Thank you Anne for leaving your review. Looking forward to your next visit.- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 4/10
AiMee G.
Business Response:
Hello Aimee, Thanks for your feedback. Really sorry that you had a negative experience and much appreciate your review. Take care- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 4/10
- Value: 8/10
Kevin B.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Danielle B.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Patrick F.
Business Response:
Thanks Patrick for the feedback. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the live guitar player as he is an amazing musician!. With respect to the food. We have shared your comments with our chefs to ensure it is seriously taken into consideration. Let's hope your experience with the food is better next time you dine with us. Cheers- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Regis D.
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 1/10
Candice S.
Business Response:
Thanks Candice for your review. Much valued.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Vance C.
Business Response:
Many thanks Vance for sharing your experience with us. Much valued!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Alex A.
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback, Alex! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
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trevor z.
- Overall: 10/10
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Amanda R.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
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- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Terry M.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nick V.
Business Response:
Thank you, Nick, for your kind and wonderful feedback about our food and service. We hope to see you back soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Ken H.
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Ken! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 4/10
Emily D.
- Overall: 9/10
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Kelly N.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
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- Value: 8/10
Adriana C.
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback and suggestions, Adriana! Much appreciated!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Chad T.
Business Response:
Thanks Chad for your review. Would really appreciate you share your experience on TripAdvisor and and or google.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Peter M.
Business Response:
Thanks Peter for the feedback. Looking forward to having you back soon.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Geoffrey C.
- Overall: 10/10
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Cherie M.
- Overall: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Meg C.
Business Response:
Thank you Meg for sharing your experience with us. ;)- Overall: 4/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 5/10
Hope K.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 6/10
Breonna B.
Business Response:
Hello Breonna, This day was incredibly busy for us and understaffed due to last minute absences. Nonetheless, we truly apologize for the flaws mentioned in your review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us as this information is highly valued and helps with overall service improvement. Take care- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Josh H.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 8/10
Jessica B.
- Overall: 9/10
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Thao N.
- Overall: 10/10
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Cayla J.
- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 10/10
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Stephen A.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
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- Value: 9/10
Sue D.
Business Response:
Hello Sue, Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a nice review. Your feedback is highly valued and appreciated. Be back soon.- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Christopher C.
- Overall: 10/10
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Cam K.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Aaron K.
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Aaron! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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Bjorn S.
- Overall: 10/10
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Viviana A.
- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 0/10
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- Ambience: 2/10
- Value: 0/10
SYLVIA F.
Business Response:
Hello Sylvia, Many thanks for your insightful review. Taking the time to let us know about your experience while dining with us is very valuable. Take care- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Lisa G.
- Overall: 10/10
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Stephanie H.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Shan P.
Business Response:
Thanks Shan for the review. Much appreciated. Be back soon;)- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Alana A.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Monica L.
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Monica! Our chefs put much effort and care into their dishes. We hope to see you soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Debby M.
- Overall: 10/10
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michael L.
- Overall: 10/10
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Christine K.
- Overall: 10/10
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Jeff C.
- Overall: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Sam F.
Business Response:
Thanks Sam for the feedback. Highly valued.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Irina P.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 4/10
- Value: 7/10
John M.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 6/10
Heather S.
Business Response:
Thank you for your thorough and helpful feedback, Heather. Your feedback helps us reflect and examine our current practices and what could be improved. Much appreciated.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Helene B.
Business Response:
Thanks Helene for taking the time to let us know about your experience. Much appreciated! Working on adding more Vegetarian dishes to the menu.- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Eric S.
Business Response:
Thank you Eric for the feedback. Highly valued.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
James D.
Business Response:
Thank you for your support, James!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Peter S.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Nicole Z.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Misty F.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Patrick S.
Business Response:
Thanks Patrick for sharing your experience with us. Take care- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Adam G.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Elena H.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 5/10
Fionnella C.
Business Response:
Hello Fionnella, We really appreciate receiving your feedback as this gives us the opportunity to understand where improvement is needed. We most certainly regret that you felt rushed and that the service and food were not up to your and our standards. Thanks again for the review.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
sheri h.
Business Response:
So glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner here, Sheri! Thanks for checking us out and taking the time to share. Hope to see you again soon.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Paige J.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 3/10
Kubra S.
Business Response:
Hello Kubra, We do appreciate you writing about your experience. As we continue making every effort to provide an excellent dining experience to our patrons, there are days, that unfortunately, in this industry are hard to predict. In order to make it up to you, please accept a $50 gift certificate to dine with us again. Please email HO directly to book your reservation [email protected]- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Greg F.
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Greg! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jamie M.
- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 1/10
- Service: 1/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 1/10
Kevin V.
Business Response:
Hello Kevin, Thanks for your feedback. Your wife has also shared the review on TripAdvisor for which we have already acknowledged in writing. Again, our apologies for your disappointment.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Galli K.
Business Response:
Hello Galli, It certainly feels gratifying to read such positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience publicly. Hope to see you back soon.- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 2/10