Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Kitchener

"The list of new local restaurants, bars, and foodie destinations continues to grow at a freakishly fast rate, with enough sheer diversity and quality to make anyone’s head spin. In fact, it’s tough to walk down any main Hamilton street nowadays without passing by at least one hot spot that plays a role in putting Hamilton’s culinary identity on the map. With a dense onslaught of newly-opened food spots in 2019, here’s our list of the top 10 restaurants that opened in Hamilton this past year."

"Back on Friday, June 19, after toooo many months and had the same amazing experience as always. Actually, better since now there are tables on the street out front. Irene, the best hostess ever for reserving our favourite table for that evening!"

"Incredibly eats that will always leave you satisfied and a staff that makes you feel like family every time you visit, how can you go wrong?"

"They were so gracious donating all of their perishable items to the Good Shepherd Hamilton. Brux House looks forward to opening their doors and welcoming back all of their find customers. *note * Brux House is not a brewery but exclusively serves wonderful craft beer and is a supporter of the local craft beer community."

"Located on Locke Street, a charming strip scattered with adorable cafes and restaurants, Brux House offers the ultimate balance of both amazing cuisine and an even more tasteful selection of draughts."

"Merit Brewing first opened in May, 2017 and was founded by Tej Sandhu, Aaron Spinney, and Jesse Vallins. Tej and Aaron met in Hamilton while attending school. After their careers had them living apart the duo decided the time was right to create the brewery they dreamed of years ago."

"The popular craft brewery was founded collaboratively by Ram McAllister, formerly of Hoyne Brewing Co, Brent Milcz, formerly of Boshkung Brewing Co. and Niagara College grad, and Dan Ryan, a passionate home brewer with over a decade of experience in chemical engineering. Sean and Ram worked together in Victoria, British Columbia and had discussed opening a brewery in Ontario for years. When an opportunity presented itself in 2015, Sean expanded his brewery, leaving some start-up size equipment unused."

"This brewery features a bottle shop and taproom, including a patio with 60 seats as well as 10,000 sq. ft. brewing facility. They offer different types of beer like oak-aged and fruited beers, classic continental lagers, IPAs, silky stouts and porters, and more."

"This sports bar, part owned by Max Kerman of Hamilton’s beloved band Arkells, has all your bar favourites like fried pickles and curly fries, plus they’re open until 2 a.m."

"Planted in Hamilton doesn’t see dietary limitations as restrictions — they see them as an opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible with plants. Everything that is served at Planted in Hamilton is both vegan and gluten-free, making them the perfect spot for those with food sensitivities. Their regular menu offers a variety of shareables, salads, sandwiches, mains and sides."

"While most of us are self-isolating at home, it can be easy to say “screw it” and nosh on some junk food for lunch. Don’t get us wrong: we love our chips and chocolate too. But when your body needs a break and you want to switch it up to something both delicious and healthy, Planted in Hamilton has got you covered."

"The place is inconspicuous on the plaza it's on; we had to drive around twice before we saw it from the road...."

"A trek to see the waterfalls in Hamilton would be incomplete without Webster’s Falls. Standing at 22 metres tall in the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, the classic plunge-style waterfall boasts one of the most beautiful vistas in the entire region. An easy walk takes you through some beautiful green space before you’re introduced to the rushing creek that plunges down over the edge and crashes into Spencer Creek."

"Webster’s Falls is another amazing waterfall in Dundas, Ontario. It is a 21 metre (72 foot) high classic curtain or plunge waterfall. Its water source is the Spencer Creek, which flows beneath a stone footbridge in the park before it plunges over the cliffs."

"159 Carlisle Road by Highway 6, Waterdown Courtcliffe Park is a naturalized area with streams, bridges, walkways and trails. There are four middle-sized soccer fields and one mini soccer field in the park, as well as parking. This park also contains swings, and non-traditional play equipment designed for 5-12 year olds, although 9-14 year olds find it particularly attractive because it challenges them."

"Step back in time at this retro diner in downtown Dundas serving family friendly breakfast and lunches like fluffy pancake stacks and sweet and savoury crepes. Leave room for dessert with classics like banana splits and mile high sundaes. The kids will love the black and white checkered floors and swiveling counter stools."

"They work with each client on an individual basis to ensure that their cake is unique to them and their event. Because they believe every event is special and deserves a cake to reflect that, other cake photos are welcome as inspiration but will not be reproduced. When the cake is unveiled for all to see, clients can truly say it is one of a kind."