Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street

Name: Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street
Address: 1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, Canada, L9B 2L6
Telephone: (905) 575-8696
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6

125 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 1 time today

Good for special occasions
Child-friendly
Good for groups

Kelseys Original Roadhouse in Hamilton, ON is your destination for an awesome and delicious restaurant and sports bar 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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(905) 575-8696
Website
https://www.kelseys.ca/en/locations/on/hamilton/1550-upper-james-st
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6
Area
Hamilton
Cross Street
Upper James and Rymal Rd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Four Cheese Spinach Dip
Our legendary made from scratch creamy spinach dip made with cheese, spinach, red peppers, onions and served with warm pita chips. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2CA$15.29
Four Cheese Spinach Dip with Garlic Shrimp
Classic spinach dip made with garlic butter shrimp. Oh yea we went there! (cal/serving)
- Serves 2CA$17.99
Southern Cajun Fried Shrimp
Chef-inspired shrimp and onion strings seasoned in a southern Cajun spice, fried to perfection. Served with our Original Cajun dip. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2CA$15.49
Quesadilla
Our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream. Add On: Fajita Chicken: Fajita chicken, our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2CA$13.99
Flat Pan Nachos
A GIGANTIC platter of tortilla chips smothered in our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, salsa, and sour cream. (cal/serving)
- Full Pan (Serves 6)CA$18.99
- 1/2 Pan (Serves 3)CA$13.99
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Hand-cut potato wedges topped with chicken tossed in our creamy buffalo sauce and three-cheese blend. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2CA$14.99
Garlic Honey Buns
Nine Martin's Famous Potato Rolls® filled with garlic butter and a savory cheese blend. Topped with a honey drizzle. Bet you can't just eat one! (cal/serving)
- Serves 3CA$9.99
Burly Beef ChiliCA$10.99
Made from scratch hearty chili with ground beef, kidney beans, and a kick of Frank's RedHot® sauce. Topped with our three cheese blend and served with 2 Cheesy Garlic Honey Buns
Broccoli Cheddar SoupCA$8.79
Our classic creamy broccoli and cheddar cheese soup, served with 2 Cheesy Garlic Honey Buns

Burly Burgers

Patty MeltCA$17.99
Texas toast grilled cheese filled with double-stacked patties, pickles, onions, and smothered in special sauce
Bacon Bourbon BBQ BurgerCA$18.49
Double stacked patties, double-smoked bacon, cheese, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, smothered in Jim Beam® Bourbon BBQ sauce and mayo
Ultimate Bacon & Cheese BurgerCA$18.49
Double stacked patties, topped with double-smoked bacon, peameal bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, shredded lettuce, red onions, and mayo
Mushroom Melter BurgerCA$18.99
Double-stacked patties with roasted mushrooms, Swiss and cheddar cheese, double-smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, and smokin' Cajun sauce

Build Your Own Burger

Starting at $16.49

Choose Your Bun
Ace Bakery™ bun (220 cal), Gluten-friendly bun (250 cal)
Choose Your Patty
100% ground chuck patties* (2) (260 cal), Fresh grilled chicken breast* (1) (110 cal), Plant-based patty (1) (260 cal)
Add Premium Toppings
Patty (210 cal) $2.99, Double-smoked bacon (90 cal) $0.99, Peameal bacon (50 cal) $0.99, Cheese (60-120 cal) $0.99, Swiss cheese (60-120 cal) $0.99, Goat cheese (100 cal) $0.99, Onion Rings (130 cal) $0.99, Onion Strings (130 cal) $0.99, Guacamole (50 cal) $0.99
Toppings
Tomato (5 cal), Onion (25 cal), Pickle (40 cal), Mayo (80 cal), House made sauce (57 cal), Shredded lettuce (5 cal)

Hearty Handhelds

Chicken Caesar WrapCA$17.49
Hand-breaded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, Caesar dressing, lettuce, and Parmesan cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla
Buffalo ChickenCA$17.49
Hand-breaded chicken breast tossed in our medium wing sauce and topped with shredded lettuce, tomato and peppercorn ranch sauce on an ACE™ Bakery bun
Steak N' Cheese StackCA$18.99
AAA Cajun seasoned sirloin steak, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, red peppers, and ooey-gooey cheese in a grilled tortilla
Messy FishCA$17.99
Wild cod hand-breaded with salt and vinegar chips and fried to perfection. Topped with coleslaw, tomato, shredded lettuce and tartar sauce on an ACE® Bakery bun
BBQ Chicken ClubCA$17.99
Grilled chicken breast, apple butter BBQ sauce, cheese, double-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and crispy onion strings on an ACE® Bakery bun
Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Chicken BurgerCA$17.99
Grilled chicken breast, topped with double-smoked bacon, peameal bacon, cheese, tomato, shredded lettuce, red onions and mayo on an ACE® Bakery bun
Game Day DogCA$17.99
Nathan's Famous® 12-inch hot dog topped with our burly chili, three cheese blend, fried onions strings, and Cajun sauce stuffed into a butter toasted pretzel bun
QuesadillaCA$17.99
Our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream

Steak & Ribs

Classic Sirloin*CA$26.49
AAA 8oz. sirloin grilled to your liking and brushed with garlic butter. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Classic Sirloin with Roasted MushroomsCA$30.49
AAA 8oz. sirloin grilled to your liking and smothered in our made in-house roasted mushroom balsamic cream sauce. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Cajun Shrimp SirlionCA$31.49
AAA 8oz. sirloin grilled to your liking and topped with pan-seared shrimp in a rich Cajun cream sauce. Served with a side and seasonal veggies
Half RackCA$23.99
Pork back ribs, slow-cooked and served with your choice of sauce, side, and coleslaw
Full RackCA$33.49
Pork back ribs, slow-cooked and served with your choice of sauce, side, and coleslaw
Rib and Wing ComboCA$25.99
Half rack of our pork back ribs paired with four of our legendary chicken wings. Served with your choice of sauce, side, and coleslaw

Chicken Your Way

Choose your flavour: Mild (120-190 cal), Medium (100-150 cal), Hot (80-120 cal), Classic BBQ (120-180 cal), Honey Garlic (130-200 cal), Apple Butter BBQ (110-160 cal), Sweet and Spicy Thai (160-240 cal), Sea Salt & Black Pepper (15-20 cal), Sriracha Lime Seasoning (30-45 cal), Cajun Spice (25-40 cal), Lemon Pepper (20-30 cal)

Fingers (5 Piece)CA$14.49
Fresh chicken tenders hand-breaded and made to order
Wings
Our Roadhouse wings have been unforgettable since 1978. Breaded (1340-1820 cal) or Non-breaded (1020-1350 cal)
- Regular (10)CA$17.99
- Large (15)CA$23.49

The Side Lane

Loaded Sides

Add $1.99

Loaded Baked PotatoCA$4.48
Loaded FriesCA$5.98
Loaded Kettle ChipsCA$5.98
PoutineCA$5.98

Premium Sides

Add $0.99

Onion RingsCA$4.48
Sweet Potato FriesCA$4.48
Angry FriesCA$4.48

Classic Sides

FriesCA$3.49
Kettle ChipsCA$3.49
Basmati RiceCA$3.49
Mashed PotatoesCA$3.49
Caesar SaladCA$3.49
Baked PotatoCA$3.49
Steamed VeggiesCA$3.49

Original Dipping Sauce

Add an Original Dipping Sauce

Cajun DipperCA$0.99
Buffalo Spin DipperCA$1.99

Big Ol' Bowls

Chicken ParmCA$20.49
Hand-breaded chicken breast with Parmesan cheese, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served over spaghetti with your choice of tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce
Thai Curry BowlCA$18.99
Freshly sautéed chicken, peppers, basil, steamed broccoli, and baby bok choy in Thai curry sauce served over Basmati Rice or Shanghai Noodles. Topped with green onions
Alfredo Chicken PastaCA$18.99
Chicken breast, spinach, and sun-dried tomato in a creamy Alfredo sauce with spiral Gemelli pasta and topped with a four-cheese gouda blend
Roadhouse alla BourbonCA$17.99
Freshly sautéed chicken and bacon with spiral Gemelli pasta in our bourbon BBQ rosé sauce topped with fried spinach

Roadhouse Classics

Lemon Pepper Salmon*CA$23.99
Oven-baked lemon pepper Atlantic salmon served with basil pesto aioli, basmati rice and seasonal veggies
Chicken Fried ChickenCA$18.49
Hand-breaded chicken breast smothered in Roadhouse gravy. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Salt and Vinny Fish & ChipsCA$16.49
A wild cod fillet hand-breaded in-house with salt and vinegar chips and fried to perfection. Served with fries, coleslaw, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce
Balsamic ChickenCA$18.99
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with our house-made balsamic cream sauce. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Chicken FajitasCA$20.99
Sizzlin' chicken with sauteed veggies, soft flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheese and all the trimmings

Smooth Ridin' Salads

Chicken, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad*CA$18.49
Grilled chicken breast on mixed greens, balsamic marinated beets & tossed in a sweet onion vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Chicken Caesar SaladCA$17.99
Grilled chicken breast served on romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with double-smoked bacon, croutons, and Parmesan
Sonoma Chicken SaladCA$18.49
Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast, peppers, tomatoes, feta, raisins, croutons, mixed seeds and nuts, topped with a honey citrus dressing

Detour to Desserts

Messy Cookie SandwichCA$8.49
French vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two giant freshly baked warm chocolate chip cookies. Topped with chocolate and caramel sauce
White Chocolate CheesecakeCA$7.99
A drak chocolate cookie crumble crust filled with thick white chocolate cheesecake. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce
Funnel Cake FriesCA$7.99
Golden fried strips of funnel cake tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with French vanilla ice cream and choice of chocolate or caramel sauce

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.7Service
3.4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

125 Reviews

M
Mike
Toronto
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Extremely busy Saturday night. The poor guy at the front was being overwhelmed. He didn’t know where to seat anyone anymore. There wasn’t a lot of room. Even with a reservation we were seated about 15 minutes late. We knew we were in for a ride as we saw the servers apologizing for the lateness of the food coming out. Our order came out, baked potato was undercooked so we ordered fries. Came out quickly. No apologies. Waitress was super busy so we only had one drink each. We tried it and now we know better.
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Lisa
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The wings were OK, ordered a second batch to take home and they were completely different. The ones we ate in store were really crispy and the ones we took home were lightly battered... They also took 30 mins to prepare, when my sons order of wings came out in 5 mins, so clearly they were just sitting there and were reheated. Nachos were TERRIBLE, so gross covered in soggy tomatoes and soggy jalapeno, atleast have fresh Jalapeno, no cheese... regualr nacho complaints.... The Poutine was SOPPED in gravy, you couldn't eat it. My bill was $70 for the two of us, 2 wings, 1 small nacho. I tipped 18% which is usually as low as I go, but I tell you I really wanted to give $5!! But I know it was not the servers fault... I also know that a percent of that servers tips goes to the kitchen, even if the kitchen is terrible... KELSEYS UPPPER JAMES - Your kitchen sucks, get it together.. servers shouldnt have to pay for your lack of skills!!
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Teresa
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was fine, but the service was awful. We were a large party and it seemed like our waiter was brand new and should not have been working solo yet. Not his fault (assuming he was new), he should have had someone assisting him. Orders totally forgotten about, food that never came, people getting their food when everyone else had finished…
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Paul
Toronto
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Steak was undercooked, both ordered the same meal yet portions were different. Waitress never asked or refilled beverages. $3.99 for one class of diet pepsi, ridiculous
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Marianne
Toronto
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I enjoyed our supper at Kelsey’s. He definitely enjoyed his huge burger! We got some Cajun wings for an appetizer; they were a bit on the dry side. Service was good, it wasn’t very busy that evening.
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BrianB
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I had wings. They were good as they usually are at Kelsey's. What I did notice is some staff seem to have no clue what they were doing. Our waitress was fine but I think wokeness has taken over the restaurant. DEI hiring is killing most businesses these days and Kelsey's seems to be no different. I'm part aboriginal and I can spot white hate a mile away. The restaurant won't last if it continues down this path.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Was not happy we did reservations for 5 people got there told us we didn’t even make a reservation she wasn’t gonna seat us intill I showed her the text message then shoved all 5 of us in a very small booth. The food was very very greasy we couldn’t eat it all was just dripping grease. And the noise in the restaurant was crazy So very disappointed with this one.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
My friend ordered the Broccoli Cheese soup and it was watered down-not the usual thick soup. I wanted a light vegetarian lunch and got the quesadilla. The server said there were veggies in it. There was cheese and about a tablespoon of chopped tomatoes. That was it. There was a small dish of guac with it as well as the sour cream. It cost about $14-something that I could have done at home for cheaper. I only went here because my friend wanted to celebrate her birthday here and get the spinach and 4 cheese dip.
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Darli
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Service was very slow wasn’t busy our orders was al mixed up missing items in our meal order two steak sandwich meal half the items listed were missing in our sandwich and placed on a different order at table .. wing order was wrong flavour and type
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the messy fish and the coating on the fish was rockhard, and there was almost no coleslaw at all, making it kind of dry.
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Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 575-8696.

Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street is rated 3.6 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 1 time today

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Google Map for Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street

1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Upper James and Rymal Rd
Area
Hamilton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kelseys.ca/en/locations/on/hamilton/1550-upper-james-st
Phone number
(905) 575-8696

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Kelseys Original Roadhouse - Upper James Street

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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On-Ramp Appies

Four Cheese Spinach Dip

Four Cheese Spinach Dip with Garlic Shrimp

Southern Cajun Fried Shrimp

Quesadilla

Flat Pan Nachos

Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins

Garlic Honey Buns

Burly Beef ChiliCA$10.99

Broccoli Cheddar SoupCA$8.79

Burly Burgers

Patty MeltCA$17.99

Bacon Bourbon BBQ BurgerCA$18.49

Ultimate Bacon & Cheese BurgerCA$18.49

Mushroom Melter BurgerCA$18.99

Build Your Own Burger

Choose Your Bun

Choose Your Patty

Add Premium Toppings

Toppings

Hearty Handhelds

Chicken Caesar WrapCA$17.49

Buffalo ChickenCA$17.49

Steak N' Cheese StackCA$18.99

Messy FishCA$17.99

BBQ Chicken ClubCA$17.99

Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Chicken BurgerCA$17.99

Game Day DogCA$17.99

QuesadillaCA$17.99

Steak & Ribs

Classic Sirloin*CA$26.49

Classic Sirloin with Roasted MushroomsCA$30.49

Cajun Shrimp SirlionCA$31.49

Half RackCA$23.99

Full RackCA$33.49

Rib and Wing ComboCA$25.99

Chicken Your Way

Fingers (5 Piece)CA$14.49

Wings

The Side Lane

Loaded Sides

Loaded Baked PotatoCA$4.48

Loaded FriesCA$5.98

Loaded Kettle ChipsCA$5.98

PoutineCA$5.98

Premium Sides

Onion RingsCA$4.48

Sweet Potato FriesCA$4.48

Angry FriesCA$4.48

Classic Sides

FriesCA$3.49

Kettle ChipsCA$3.49

Basmati RiceCA$3.49

Mashed PotatoesCA$3.49

Caesar SaladCA$3.49

Baked PotatoCA$3.49

Steamed VeggiesCA$3.49

Original Dipping Sauce

Cajun DipperCA$0.99

Buffalo Spin DipperCA$1.99

Big Ol' Bowls

Chicken ParmCA$20.49

Thai Curry BowlCA$18.99

Alfredo Chicken PastaCA$18.99

Roadhouse alla BourbonCA$17.99

Roadhouse Classics

Lemon Pepper Salmon*CA$23.99

Chicken Fried ChickenCA$18.49

Salt and Vinny Fish & ChipsCA$16.49

Balsamic ChickenCA$18.99

Chicken FajitasCA$20.99

Smooth Ridin' Salads

Chicken, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad*CA$18.49

Chicken Caesar SaladCA$17.99