A Graduation Situation - Hamilton
I need your advice. I am graduating on June 15th in Hamilton and my family is coming up from Windsor for the day. We need a place to celebrate later that evening. The parameters are:
- Around the Hamilton/Brantford area (have GPS, will travel)
- No thai, chinese, sushi etc (My parents aren't overly adventurous eaters)
- Not very expensive (around $12-15 entrees)
- Semi-formal so we don't feel out of place all dressed up
- Not a seafood place (I'm horribly allergic :( )
- Must be open on a Monday
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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How about something inexpensive and nice? I would recommend Incognito on John St as my first choice, but it's closed Mondays.
The place that would totally fit your criteria if youa re willing to go for $15-20ish per entree is Bistro Paresien on James St S. It's casual, but elegant (a bistro in the truest sense!) http://www.bistroparisien.com/.
Another one is close to McMaster in Westdale: 1010 Bistro. All entrees less than $20 and it's a nice atmosphere with good food. http://www.1010bistro.ca/
La Cantina is another good suggestion.
Make a reservation as it's likely going to be a busy weekend.
Have fun !
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The Ancaster Old Mill would be nice, although the prices probably a little too high for what you are lookin for (I can't remember what their lunch prices are like).
La Cantina on Walnut could work. When I graduated from Mac I went to Spencer's on the Waterfront in Burlington (associated with the Old Mill). There is also Bistro 1010 in Westdale, although I haven't tried that place in years.
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re: thehollers
cupidom
May 20, 2009 11:45 AM
Hi,
I work at McMaster and just graduated from there last year. The parameters that you listed take away a ton of potential great spots in Hamilton. Being a monday, there are many great restaurants that are closed. (La Cantina, Pastacino, Maccheroni's) I'm assuming you are graduating either at the convention centre or MAC so here are a list of places that meet your requirements and are within a ten minute drive.
1. La Luna - 3 locations in hamilton and burlington, Lebanese food, but its all GREAT!!! Salads, Chicken, Beef and Vegie dishes. You will not be disappointed. Probably around 14-16$ per entree.
2. Valentino's Place - King street West, 5 mins from MAC... Great Pizza, Pasta and desserts, check their website to make sure they are open mondays
3. The Beaver and Bulldog - decent pubfare food on Upper JamesHonestly, I would never recommend Boston Pizza, Pizza Hut, Kelsey's or Montana's, but for your price-range, food style and monday, they may be your best option other than the 3 I mentioned above. But seriously, check out La Luna online and the reviews on restaurantica.ca, I can put down my guarantee that the whole family will find something there that they like.
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re: thehollers
The Brantford thing caught my eye as there are so few posts on my hometown.
In town, Speekezzies (cal-Ital?) on Fairview may work in your parameters - some entrees may be slightly above your price range but the wood fired pizzas are pretty tasty and fall just below what you are looking to spend.
My SO and I have had several good meals there - and dressed up / dressed down both work. AND, according to the website they are open on Mondays.
Good luck and congrats.
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Speekezzies Caf
415 Fairview Dr, Brantford, ON N3R7M3, CA
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