Brothers Grimm Bistro

193 King St E, Hamilton ON L8N 1B3
$$$ Contemporary Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room

European-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
  • Staff: Alvaro Valencia | Owner
  • 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,

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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
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.34 out of 5 stars based on 1325 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 08, 2022
Dana R.
What isn’t to love about this place. Food, atmosphere, the people. It’s all fabulous. We went there for our anniversary at the end of March and we’ve been back since. Your food is packed with flavour and the presentation is fabulous. All of your staff are very friendly and welcoming. Even the tables and plates are very cool looking. Well done!! We’ll be back many more times!! I have one question - do you have wheelchair access or an entrance for someone who can’t do all the stairs?

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 19, 2023
Deb G.
really great for a special occasion. Food was excellent, cocktail drinks a bit pricy, but I get it. Would definitely recommend, and I will go back
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
Apr 05, 2024
David W.
overall excellent food and service , nice space , terrific menu selections
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
Dec 18, 2023
John D.
Nice but overpriced food. Okay setting. Poor service.
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
Jun 19, 2022
Maridel H.
Service and Frank were great, bit too cold, music good but too loud, table, eating area dark, couldn’t really see our food properly. Shrimps and sauce were excellent, but unfortunately, for us the food was improperly prepared and very dry, the seasonings were way off the mark. Espresso was cold… unfortunately, will not go back. Price was too high compared with the food that was served to us. My husband is from Belgium, and is French trained and very knowledgeable about his food and the preparation. We left with a pleasant smile and a friendly goodbye, but we’re very disappointed….

Overall: 6/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 5/10
Aug 07, 2024
Tiff L.
I thought the dishes were a bit overpriced for what they were. The cocktail I had (Briar Rose) was not great - I was a little disappointed to see our server did not notice this, as my glass was still pretty full by the end of our meal.
Business Response:
Thanks Tiff for your feedback. Much appreciated

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 24, 2023
Norbert B.
The place was wonderful and unique and the food was delicious. Our server was very professional and could tell he genuinely enjoys working there. I will be recommending to others. One caveat was the salmon was slightly overdone but it didn’t change our great experience. Bert.
Business Response:
Thank you for your positive and helpful feedback, Norbert! We hope to see you back soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2022
Tricia H.
We had an awesome experience! Nick was our server and he was very knowledgeable and attentive! Food was excellent! Great presentation and just overall great experience! Coming back soon and bringing more meat and wild game enthusiasts

Overall: 6/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 4/10
Jan 01, 2023
Vincent M.
For $42, the steak couldn’t have been fatter and the fries couldn’t have been saltier. We were very disappointed in this meal for the price.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2021
Irina T.
Excellent atmosphere, service, food quality, live entertainment

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 18, 2023
Joelle M.
Everything was excellent!
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback, Joelle! We hope to see you again soon!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 10, 2023
Mary B.
Loved the atmosphere! The people who work there were very accommodating! Food very interesting!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 11, 2022
frank k.
we had a great time. Frank is a great host. We love to listen to Michael Maguire

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2024
Dennis L.
What a pleasant find. It didn’t feel like we were in downtown Hamilton. Great food, service and overall experience. Will definitely be back and with friends and family.
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
Feb 03, 2023
Brittney K.
Incredible food and service! 10/10 recommend!
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
Feb 09, 2023
Diane M.
Food was delicious and the service was excellent. The waiter advice was very helpful. The restaurant itself is very cozy and quaint. We had a very nice e evening.
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
Dec 18, 2023
Chris B.
Waiter was a bit over the top. Acted like our best buddy and was a bit too “familiar.” Their advertising says it’s vegetarian friendly but it’s not. Our waiter said “this is really a carnivor restaurant. There are a couple of vegetarian appetizers that you can order, they’re big enough to be a meal”. My vegetarian wife was not impressed. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the food was excellent. A little pricey but that’s to be expected these days.
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
Sep 04, 2022
Scott F.
Location not great. Restaurant very nice. Service great. Risotto awesome. Steak tough and underseasoned. Cornish hen good but salty. Drinks good but overall very expensive. Not what I expected for the price to be honest.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 12, 2021
Ilona V.
What a wonderful evening! Everything about our experience was superb. The ambience, food and service was top notch. We had the pleasure of meeting Peter, Frank and all the staff personally. What a fantastic team of pure talent!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 20, 2022
Chris R.
Really liked this place, tucked away downstairs in Hamilton, great ambience and decor. Food was excellent, especially risotto in a parmesan cheese basket, also Portuguese shrimp. Place was too busy for number of staff - they tried hard, including the owner, but overwhelmed and service was slower than it should be. Strangely, they added an automatic 18% for the tip, even though we were a party of 2. I questioned this, and was told it was always built in. Then of course the machine invites you to tip again with the usual choices. I don't like this, and it should not be done. I might have given 20% if I'm very happy with the service, but this left a bad taste in my mouth. The owner should be told that this is highly inappropriate for a party of two.......

Overall: 3/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 4/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 2/10
Nov 11, 2023
Jeff M.
Regrettably the experience was less than stellar. We had high expectations given the previous online reviews. What we experienced was an immature restaurant that was poorly staffed both at the front and back of the house. This resulted in inattentive table service (e.g. failure to remove dirty dishes without prompting, having to ask for citrus when addition bottles of sparkling water were brought to the table, failing to check in at the table in a timely manner, etc.). In short, although when seated we were welcomed in a warm manner throughout the evening as the restaurant filled we felt we became more of an annoyance. As for the back of the house, one of the biggest complaints was over salting. Other misses were very high acid levels and in the case of the game pie a thick poor crust with underbaked raw flour taste. In summary I feel that either this was either an off night due to understaffing or a restaurant that still needs some tweaks to justify the price points.
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
Feb 09, 2024
Tom S.
This is one of my favourite places to go in GTHA and it didn’t fail to deliver spectacular food, ambience and service ….what else is there
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
May 22, 2023
John W.
Our first time to Brothers Grimm. The food was delicious and the setting is unique. We found the music a bit too loud and certainly at odds with the name Brothers Grimm and the dark/cellar setting which seems more suitable to Jazz vs. 50's & 60's pop tunes. Only negatives were that our glasses of wine didn't arrive till we were almost finished our Entrees and the price ($18) of the cocktails. Neither of which will keep us from coming back to try more of the menu.
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
Dec 15, 2023
Jennifer M.
Turn the lights up a bit, make sure drinks are on the table in less than 10min. Don’t blame the Bartender when you forget to place the order. The Shashimi and 3 Sausage plate were excellent. Fries were crap. A little Veg. Goes a long way. The noise level was something. Everyone was yelling. Good luck, won’t be back.
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
Jul 26, 2022
Anne M.
Food was good but would be nice to have more variety. Salads etc. Nice vibe but quite pricey. We had a gift card and still spent quite a bit on top of that. Bottle of wine and drinks expensive.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 27, 2022
Acacio A.
Great restaurant and the service was amazing. Very friendly. Best martini we've ever had.

Overall: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Jan 16, 2023
Karyn B.
Love the style and feel of the restaurant! The service was very good, and the food was mediocre. Appetizers were good, but the mains fell short unfortunately. Especially for the price.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2022
Stephanie L.
This restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Every aspect of it was perfect. They had offerings for vegetarians as well as hearty meat eaters and creatively crafted cocktails. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, the ambiance amazing. It was flawless. Thank you for a fantastic dinner experience!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2021
Adrienn P.
Last night was our first night at Brothers Grimm. We have nothing but good things to say about the place. The service right from the beginning was great. Frank and Nick were very accommodating and we had great conversations with them! This place is awesome if your looking for something different! The food was amazing. We will definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2022
Kia G.
Great food , great atmosphere

Overall: 6/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 4/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 3/10
Nov 13, 2022
Sue W.
Service was slow, although I know they were busy and short staffed. Appetizers were great but main meals were a little heavy and greasy. No vegetables. Felt like a lot of food but a lot of money for 3 sausages and beans. The atmosphere was lacking but if I am honest, it was probably because there were two big tables that were very loud. Wine list was limited.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2023
Lori C.
What a wonderful night celebrating my sister in laws birthday! Everything was perfect from the ambience to the delicious mixed drinks! Alexander was a fantastic host which made the dinner even more fun with his dinner suggestions and stories. The food was delicious, generous portions and well displayed. We had a quick cappuccino before rushing out to the theater. Overall such a great dinner and we will highly recommend it to everyone!
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
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2023
Jeany N.
It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing wines, food and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 27, 2023
Anne R.
Great experience. Wonderful place for a celebration.
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
Jun 23, 2023
AiMee G.
Its terrible that Im writing this but If the general consensus is that the food isnt good its hard to rate the value & overall experience. I discovered that everyone that had the surf & turf didn’t enjoy it. The mushrooms ,which were NOT listed on the menu ,were so over powering on the lobster that it was pungent. Plus one person has a terrible dislike and would of asked for it not on the food. It ruined their entire meal( this was mentioned to the server ) The table also agreed that the brussel sprouts were warm, dried out and tasted pre heated. The ceviche was delicious. A tuna main, again mildly warm and the rice was cold but otherwise good. I heard the pie w bone marrow was lovely. As well the cocktails were fabulous. Overall it was an expensive night for food that was meh. Sadly, thats 10 people that wont go back or worse recommended it.
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
Nov 18, 2022
Kevin B.
Definitely want to try it out again on a night that it’s packed

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 10, 2022
Danielle B.
The ambience was nice and the food was great!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Nov 30, 2023
Patrick F.
Great atmosphere, excellent customer service, we loved the live guitar player, however, food was overpriced, honestly it was just Ok. The 5 Mozanbique/Portuguese shrimps tasteless, the steak a bit on the tough edge, the hen way too dry. Having said that, I would like to go back, perhaps trying something else from the menu.
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
Nov 24, 2022
Regis D.
We could not have had a nicer time. The food was great. Our waiter, Robert, was beyond wonderful. He was so kind. There is no rush to the evening. We had a lovely time.

Overall: 3/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 1/10
May 04, 2024
Candice S.
The server was very nice but the food was very under seasoned and took long because the kitchen messed up my order. I would not go back again
Business Response:
Thanks Candice for your review. Much valued.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2024
Vance C.
Great experience and awesome food. Server, Erica, was awesome and the food and drinks were superb.
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
Mar 11, 2023
Alex A.
This has now become our first choice go to restaurant. We loved the atmosphere, John our waiter was amazing attentive yet not intrusive. Food was as advertised and very good. We will for sure make this one of our go to date night restaurants
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
Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2022
trevor z.
Absolutely loved the ambience food and music ! Will def be back ! The birthday dessert was an exceptional touch ! 10/10 all the way

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2022
Amanda R.
Amazing. Server was fantastic, food was fantastic.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
May 09, 2024
Terry M.
Good food, decor and location. Prices a little on the high side for the quality. We went early (6pm) on a Wednesday, only 1 server on so things were a little slow. It looked like a manager or staff person was working from of the dining tables (laptop out, papers out, on the phone).

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 03, 2023
Nick V.
Staff was amazing Server was over the top awesome Food was spectacular Drinks were cool and delicious Just an overall excellent experience
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
May 08, 2023
Ken H.
My wife and I enjoyed our first experience at Brothers Grimm Bistro. The cocktails were fantastic and the meal was very tasty. We would recommend the Bistro and will be bringing friends to share a very enjoyable experience.
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
Feb 28, 2023
Emily D.
The concept and setting is great, the staff were friendly and there were no mistakes made, the restaurant was clean. Seeing the cleanup area (?) while the rest of the space was obviously well thought out and designed was perhaps a bit strange. The menu was okay - although a bit scattered. The food itself is where things were let down. The shrimp was over cooked - the texture was rubbery, and it made me think they were reheated. The broth was good but the seasoning was off - too much garlic, and pieces of garlic rather than a more nuanced, complex garlic flavour. The cassoulet was ordinary. The beans were cooked well, the halved cherry tomatoes were a bit odd to see but the taste was good. The sausage flavour was too strong for my liking. Similar to the broth, the use of one spice (fennel I believe), dominated over everything else. The duck was fine but nothing stand out. The best item was the chocolate dessert - great chocolate flavour, not too sweet, and a great ratio of mousse(?) to cake. We love the place and the people, and would likely stop in for a drink if we were already in the area but we would not return for a meal.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 28, 2022
Kelly N.
the room is amazing, food is very good and service very good and enjoyable. It seems more like a winter place given it is downstairs but lovely none the less.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 18, 2023
Adriana C.
We had a beautiful experience at your restaurant. The service was amazing and the food absolutely delicious. Our Thanks to the chef. Things to consider are: The menu and the wine list needs a bit of improvement in my opinion. While the food choices are amazing, the fish choice is lacking along with the choices on wines specially when it comes to the white wines. Thank you and we will certainly go back
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
Apr 08, 2024
Chad T.
Food was amazing. Drinks were outstanding. Service and atmosphere both wonderful.
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
Jan 22, 2024
Peter M.
Our first time at Brothers Grimm. Too bad we had to leave early to make it to the theatre. We will be back for a more leisurely dinner. Plus: Excellent and friendly service, interesting menu, good wine list. Minus: Quite noisy.
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
Dec 12, 2021
Geoffrey C.
Great ambiance; very friendly staff; excellent food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2022
Cherie M.
What a great place! Lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious!!! I will certainly go back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2023
Meg C.
Very cool, dark ambiance. Great for a girls night or date night. Food is spectacular.
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
Jun 19, 2022
Hope K.
We had a reservation and there was no table for us. They tried to save face by giving us a table under the open stairs that are the only entrance to the restaurant. We did not accept this table as that's disgusting. That table was not given to any other patrons that evening. We did get an acceptable table about 15 mins later and they did have a temporary table first. We were given menus, but no one asked us if we would like anything to drink. When we did get our table, it took another half hour to get our drinks. Appetizers didn't take too long, but when we hadn't received our main course 2 hours later, we were getting very upset. Also, while we were sitting waiting for our drinks, a friend of the matre d' came in with his girlfriend. They received their drinks in no time, finish their meal, paid and left before we had recieved our mains. The food was good and in the end, they did compensate for the delay, but not sure if we will return.

Overall: 6/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Jan 30, 2024
Breonna B.
Unfortunately, I asked for real lemon in my drink, and it was from a bottle (which has a very different taste), our steak was overcooked and the cheese truffle fries didn’t taste at all like truffle. Doesn’t seem to be worth the value
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
Mar 07, 2022
Josh H.
The staff,food and ambiance were excellent. Highly recommend!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 08, 2023
Jessica B.
I loved the vibe, service was excellent, drinks, apps and desserts wonderful. Personally, I'm not a big meat eater and I'm allergic to shellfish, so I wish there had been some less meat-focused dishes on the mains menu. But for sure I will return!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2021
Thao N.
I went there yesterday with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant gave a free dessert because that was a special occasion. It was amazing. There are not a lot of restaurant doing that. The owner is very friendly and kind. The restaurant is cozy and romatic. The food was amazing and tasteful. The food portion is actually big, I cannot finish all of them but I really love it. I definitely will come back and introduce it to my friends.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2021
Cayla J.
Mazing

Overall: 1/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2022
Stephen A.
No place for an anniversary celebration. So much noise you could not hear your partner speak.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 15, 2024
Sue D.
Loved the decor , food and drinks expensive but quality very good. Service excellent .Perhaps more single glasses of wine available
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
Apr 09, 2022
Christopher C.
Our server was a bit intrusive and over anxious. He lacked the grace that usually comes with dining of this caliber. The food was delicious. Great portions for a decent price, although their timing was a bit off and could tell our meals sat under a heat lamp for a bit. The wine list was pathetic, and WAY over priced. Their house wine was on tap and not the freshest and slightly carbonated. The venue was beautiful and we will certainly give this place another try once they have time to smooth out the wrinkles.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 30, 2022
Cam K.
Outstanding experience. The manager and wait staff were personable and made us feel at home. Food was served hot and delicious. Highly recommended A+++

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2023
Aaron K.
Erikka our server was attentive and very quick to offer her assistance throughout our visit, the food was cooked to perfection and we had a great time! Fantastic experience as always.
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Aaron! We hope to see you again soon!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 07, 2022
Bjorn S.
My girlfriend and I had a really nice time. The staff were very friendly and the food was very good as were the drinks. I highly recommend a visit. The atmosphere and the design and the small size of the space is super cozy. We will definitely return many times. Thank you for a great evening.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 30, 2021
Viviana A.
I highly recommend this restaurant! From the minute you walk in, you feel such a great ambiance and you the class. You are seated immediately and tended to with such class and detail. The service is phenomenal and you get the experience you always look for at a restaurant. The food is to die for! Every bite has an explosion of flavours not to mention the unique cocktails offered. Class act restaurant! I truly found a gem in Hamilton! 10 stars in everything!

Overall: 1/10
Food: 0/10
Service: 0/10
Ambience: 2/10
Value: 0/10
Jan 28, 2024
SYLVIA F.
1. The server did not introduce herself and was unable to make recommendations or describe the menu items adequately. 2. The setting was nice, the acoustics poor; it was difficult to hear conversation. The seating was also odd, one table situated sideways. 3. The shrimp appetizer was bad. The shrimp will old and mealy and the sauce cold; this was mentioned to the server who didn't know how to respond. 4. The frites were soggy and tasteless and the aioli mediocre; the steak, while done as reuested (medium rare) was 40% gristle. Being a perceived "signature dish", other reviews had commented on this also. 5. The tuna steak was tough and well overcooked; the rice was underwhelming. 6. The mocktails were average, but the same price as cocktails (which looked to be a smaller volume that we have seen in other restaurants) We are used to paying high prices for good food and had anticipated a good meal; we were sorely disappointed and the meal was a belated Christmas Gift.
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
Jul 09, 2023
Lisa G.
Service was fabulous, Alexander was a delight. Prices were a little high but everything tasted fabulous. Ceviche and sausage boards were stand outs. Free dessert for the birthday boy was a nice touch.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2021
Stephanie H.
Wouldn't have changed a thing. It was the perfect evening. Food, service and ambience were all amazing.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 13, 2024
Shan P.
Epic underground place.tummiest cocktails
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
Mar 03, 2021
Alana A.
Great service all around. Some issues with COVID rules (lack of masks at times, more than allowed number of guests etc.)

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 29, 2023
Monica L.
Excellent food! We were so impressed! I have had the best mushroom risotto ever! So creative!
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
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2022
Debby M.
Amazing ambiance, amazing food & amazing service. My new favourite. Brussel sprouts & cauliflower apps were too good. Caesar salad and presentation was so unique. We all loved the cheese fried on top. Tuna was the favourite but Cornish hen was so tender with delicious spices. Steak frites good too but a bit to fatty for us. Wouldn’t recommend. Since it was my hubby birthday, they surprised him with a decedent dessert. Let’s not forget the cocktails which are well thought out. Bravo. If you want a fun ambiance go this weekend. Cheers

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2022
michael L.
The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and our server Mary was lovely . She provided great recommendations on the food and overall experience was awesome!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2022
Christine K.
Fantastic evening. Food and service was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 16, 2022
Jeff C.
Had to push back my Rezo and Brother’s Grimm accommodated and confirmed asap! A special event made more special by a great experience! You want the whole package? Brother’s Grimm is the place!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 03, 2023
Sam F.
Food was phenomenal and we absolutely loved the ambience.
Business Response:
Thanks Sam for the feedback. Highly valued.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 22, 2022
Irina P.
I wasn’t able to attend, but my friends who were there are saying that this is a high end restaurant. Great service.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 4/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 27, 2022
John M.
My wife and I ate at Brothers Grimm Bistro last night. This is a basement restaurant with an interesting entry. Unfortunately our 2 person table was situated directly across from the busy bar and provided for no privacy. The table itself was very tiny and did not allow for anything more than our dinner plates and wine glasses. Our server (Cat) was very pleasant and helpful. Our appetizers were exceptional and clearly the best part of the meal. I ordered the surf & turf. The lobster was very good but the steak was salty and riddled with gristle. My wife had tuna which was very bland. Dessert was a nice surprise (wafer) It was light, tasty and not too sweet. Portions were very generous and prices were in line with other similar venues.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
May 09, 2023
Heather S.
Disappointing. Despite great service, our expectation of chef quality exceptional food for the $$$$$ price point didn't come close to meeting the mark. Entrees had no complementary vegetables or presentation that took any additional skill or time. Brussel sprout app had a well rounded taste profile with a lovely hint of lemon which added a surprising brightness to the palette. Steak frites was simply too plain. Steak was okay, but not buttery smooth in flavour and didn't have the wholesome goodness of being grain fed natural beef. Fries seemed suspiciously like commercial made ones. For triple fry method they didn't have that extra crispy factor. Wild sausage board although the sausage was superb in their taste profile their was no "colour added," touches. The garnishes and beds of polenta, potato mixed with the strong mustard and horseradish because they weren't pointed out by server. These then overly saturated those bases and threw the balance off the rails. Again, not enough vegetables to complement either entree. Chocolate torte was very bland and much too dense. The berries were a very good counterpart, that by default became the best component of this dessert. And although it hit the not too sweet profile there was not enough cocoa or butter products in the recipe. The cellular space became noisier then one would hope for as music level increased and patrons spoke louder to be heard above that background noise. Server was professional and was also very personable, they shared insider restaurant basics and also offered to take our photo on our way out.
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
Oct 22, 2023
Helene B.
Had a wonderful birthday dinner. Service was excellent. Had tuna sashimi which was great. Cauliflower was good. Mains were surf and turf, cornish hen and chicharron. Everyone loved their choice. Also had fantastic desserts. Only comment would be lack of main choice for vegetarians. Of note it is a meat centric bistro!
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
Apr 27, 2024
Eric S.
drinks too expensive 15 bucks for a mocktail?? cocnut rice was alittle too hard for the money great tuna though
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
Mar 25, 2023
James D.
Great experience last night. Food & Service on point
Business Response:
Thank you for your support, James!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 11, 2021
Peter S.
Wonderful evening highlighting by delicious, and unique dishes complimented by personal service and gorgeous atmosphere.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2022
Nicole Z.
Loved it

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2022
Misty F.
Excellent food and excellent service. Great ambiance! We would definitely go back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 18, 2023
Patrick S.
Excellent cocktails. Incredible food.
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
Aug 22, 2022
Adam G.
Nick did an amazing job, and the dining experience was more than we expected, would definitely come back again.

Overall: 5/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 5/10
Sep 18, 2022
Elena H.
Went for dinner last week with high expectations. Cocktails were average and server was not the most knowledgeable. Told us cachaca was a grape based alcohol….. and the volume of the drinks… well let’s just say glasses were half full. Enjoyed the putine and cauliflower fritters. Shared mains of Cornish hen, game sausages and hunters pie. Food was good but unfortunately not outstanding. Overall we enjoyed the ambiance and on the whole had an average meal for about $400.thanks

Overall: 6/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 5/10
Nov 06, 2023
Fionnella C.
The cellar atmosphere was cool but, it was way too noisy. The service was rushed and not very attentive with cocktail glasses still crowding the table at the end of the meal. The appetizers were very good but the steak frites was disappointing with the steak thin and slightly tough. Will not return.
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
Apr 12, 2024
sheri h.
Super evening - excellent food, house wine was terrific, and the staff are lovely. We will be back
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
Oct 18, 2022
Paige J.
All around amazing!

Overall: 5/10
Food: 3/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 3/10
Feb 07, 2024
Kubra S.
The waitress was lovely so I have nothing to say about her. My drink had a fly and the steak I ordered was not good. I didnt say anything as I took someone out for their birthday and didnt want to complain. Also i called days before and asked for a nice table with some privacy as it was an intimate birthday dinner and we were put in small hightop tables - which the waitress was kind enough to find us a table after complaining. For the price and the standard the has I expected better.
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
Mar 28, 2023
Greg F.
It was my and my friends first time there, and I have to say it won’t be our last we found our favourite new spot! From the ambiance to the service to the food, it just feels a bit special. It was pretty full, but it did feel very intimate almost had a “secret restaurant “type feel to it. We will absolutely be coming back again!
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
Mar 04, 2022
Jamie M.
Loved our experience. We felt we were on vacation, dining out in Old Quebec!

Overall: 1/10
Food: 1/10
Service: 1/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 1/10
Mar 31, 2024
Kevin V.
My husband and I went for my birthday dinner, and can not remember the last time we felt so ignored in a restaurant. We were at our table for 10 min. before drink orders were taken, and food orders weren't taken until about 20 min. after that. My steak was tough, and fatty, and my fries were cold. For the price of the food, I expected high quality, fresh food. That is not what we got. Not by a long shot. Our server didn't even ask us how our dinners were. What a terrible disappointment.
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
Feb 20, 2024
Galli K.
Albeit we were late to our reservation because I thought I booked it later, our hostess was super nice and didn’t cancel us. We also had the best dining experience ever. After leaving Toronto and settling in Hamilton it has been very difficult to find the kind of dining experience we were used to. Hats off to the chefs. We heard the owners were sitting behind us and gave them the kudos they deserved anyway. It was by far the best meal I’ve had in a long time. 10/10!
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
Aug 19, 2022
Mich D.
Shrimp dish was very poor value - only 4 shrimp and 4 crostinis was very disappointing for a quite mediocre $22 shrimp dish. The house wine smelt off but tasted fine. Steak was under-seasoned and nothing too special while the hen was well done. Fries were very well done with a great dip. Service was great and our server was lovely. Price for what we got was disappointing.