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Bar - The Standard, Hamilton, ON

The Standard

4.8
4.8
225 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
THE STANDARD:
[the stan-dard] Noun

1. a high level of quality or attainment, established by general consent as the model or example by which all should be measured.
2. set up or established as a rule for the measure of quality of which is upheld.

The Standard. One of Hamilton's most revered restaurants, has laid down its roots on James St N. With our everchanging menu, seasonal & local inspiration and forward approach to dining, our commitment to excellence shows in everything we do. We strive to provide a memorable experience each day, it is just what we love to do.

From our in house butchery or cooking over charcoal, to working with local suppliers in our community We challenge the way we all think about Food & Drink.

If its a night out with friends, an intimate dinner for two, or just something extraordinary like sitting at our chefs table, We take each day as a new challenge to provide something amazing. It’s a bold statement and that’s why we make it with The Standard.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (289) 619-0955
  • Website
    http://www.thestandardhamilton.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With a gorgeous and welcoming space, The Standard offers a team of experts to plan your perfect party. With the direct involvement of our Chef, Mixologist and in house event planner we can create your vision however big or small.
  • Location
    12 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2J9
  • Area
    Hamilton
  • Cross Street
    James St. N. & King William Str.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch at The Standard

    1 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
    Enjoys brunch at The Standard with our la carte menu. The Standard is known for its everchanging menu offerings of creative and innovative dishes as well as classics reimagined. Whether its a intimate brunch for 2 or a large group let us show you how we set the standard when it comes to doing brunch. - No additional cost
    Brunch at The Standard photo

  • 7-Course Chefs Table Menu

    CA$135.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Chef's table is a 7-course, exclusive blind Tasting Menu, composed of the best of the season. These are ring side seats right in front of the Kitchen where you will get to see and experience the stress, pressure and rapid fire execution of how a fast-paced restaurant engine runs. This is not for the faint-hearted, your experience will give you a front row seat to how it all goes down. Strap in, it's going to be a hell of a ride. Elevate your experience with pairings from our reserve wine list or a mixology pairing form our bar team. Please note that we are unable to accommodate vegetarian, dairy/egg allergies, seafood allergies or aversions to raw meat/seafood. If there are any concerns, please reach out before booking a reservation.
    7-Course Chefs Table Menu photo

  • Valentines Day Chefs Menu.

    CA$95.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Treat one another to an exclusive dining experience with The Standard this valentines day. With our ever changing menus, seasonal & local inspiration and forward approach to dining. This day we are taking it a bit further. We are featuring Chef Matthew Cipollo's curated 5 course Chefs tasting menu, developed ad hoc, from shared plates to composed entrees. Finishing with our Pastry Chef's nod to the season. Each course is designed to challenge your heart and mind. Due to the nature of our Chefs tastings and exclusivity of the products sourced the menu will be released on our website at www.thestandardhamilton.com
    Valentines Day Chefs Menu. photo

Menu

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What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Southern Ontario

    Hot spot

  • Southern Ontario

    Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Standard in Hamilton offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the creative cocktails and diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like wagyu tartare and pork belly. The atmosphere is "lovely" and ideal for special occasions. Consistently praised for its "amazing service," The Standard is a must-visit.

225 Reviews

  1. Edward Ted

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This evening was our first time at The Standard. We have been fairly regular patrons of this ownership's other incredible outlets, Undefined & Hambrgr. Although our first time at the newest offering in Downtown Hamilton, it certainly won't be our last! An excellent & varied menu, curated wine list, craft cocktails, and a wide selection of well known & unique beers are all delivered with second to none service! We decided on the roasted mushroom parfait & chili crunch calamari to start. For mains we had the braised beef short rib & the 16oz rib eye pepper steak. The food couldn't have been better. Thank you for a lovely evening, we look forward to visiting again very soon.

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  2. David

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inviting, clean and warm. Good buzz. Hanger steak was perfectly cooked (chef suggested med rare) with frites and an egg. Squash and eggs benny very tasty. To die for biscuits, haven’t had in ages. Great, unexpected selection of beer (wine menu looked good, too). Espresso A. w ice cream hit the spot. Friendly, attentive service. Will def be back (oh, great central location in downtown Hamilton).

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  3. Francois

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great looking and trendy restaurant. Cocktails and salad were good, however Cobb salad could of used more dressing. Main dishes were the downfall on this visit. The corn beef hash with poached eggs was served to us at room temperature and eggs were served very runny however we had requested them medium soft. The thick piece of corn beef chewy and cold. The second dish was the short rib eggs benefit which was tasty however the requested cook on the eggs was a soft poach however they were over cooked and were like hard boiled eggs. With so many great brunch options in hamilton I’m not sure that we would go back.

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  4. Tamara

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, thanks! I did note on reservation we were celebrating birthday and there was no acknowledgment of that from staff.

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  5. Jonathan

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience. It was one of the best dinners we have had out in years. We sat at the Chefs table and enjoyed the seven course tasting menu. Everything was to perfection. The service and kitchen staff added to the experience by explaining every course and providing impeccable service.

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  6. Meaghan

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was generally an okay experience. But from the moment we arrived we were reminded many times that we had to vacate our table after 2 hours. We went for a birthday and were told we wouldn’t have time to order dessert or coffees but for some reason we were able to order a second bottle of wine minutes earlier and had to chug it down to be done on time. For a bill of almost $500 that’s just absolutely ridiculous to feel like you’re on such a time limit. I’d recommend others to just go elsewhere. We won’t go back because we felt like a number the moment we arrived. Also the food for the price is so so. I almost never leave reviews but had to for our mid experience.

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  7. Somie

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED it here!!! food was incredible! everything was great! a little on the pricier side but you get value for your money!

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  8. Nadine

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at The Standard. Food was very good and service was excellent. Little gem in Hamilton’s downtown. Would definitely go back.

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  9. Michelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal! The staff were wonderful and helped us to make the perfect meal choice . The featured steak was done perfectly and was a shareable portion as they had suggested . The Waldorf salad was delicious as well . I highly recommend this amazing restaurant .

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  10. Michael

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time & definitely won't be the last. Everything was excellent which I haven't experienced in quite a while. Just wish the restaurant was in Burlington.

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The Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 225 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Standard

12 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2J9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    James St. N. & King William Str.
  • Area
    Hamilton
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 17:00–00:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thestandardhamilton.com/
  • Phone number
    (289) 619-0955
  • Private party facilities
    With a gorgeous and welcoming space, The Standard offers a team of experts to plan your perfect party. With the direct involvement of our Chef, Mixologist and in house event planner we can create your vision however big or small.
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