aberdeen tavern

before i roll out a new series called belly monster battle - let me introduce you to my posse - we like to call ourselves the #bellymonsters and we like to spend 9 hours eating our way through the city - check out goat roti  chronicles  for the full details here . my partner in crime for belly monster battle will be justin baisden from eating your content . as far as foodies go in hamilton - justin is your man. you name it, he's reviewed it - this guys is pretty legit. creep him , stalk him - just go make friends with him already - he is good people!  anyways, onto our thoughts on newly opened resto aberdeen tavern.  justin: i chanced upon the aberdeen tavern accidentally. i was a bit overzealous in getting tofoodtruck alley a few weeks ago and was 1/2 hour early. i figured i'd take a walk and then come back. on my walk i noticed the restaurant and popped in. they were in the midst of a soft open. i had a quick word with pr rep andrea cassis, she laid out the idea of a great spot whe

enjoyed a dinner here recently, and had an amazing meal.

atmosphere - dark, rustic, classy tavern, with warm wood, comfortable chairs, and a nice patio.  just screams classy but not unapproachable when you walk in.

service - fantastic.  our server was attentive, but not intrusive, funny, but not irritating.  multiple servers walking by filled our wine glasses if they needed it, and let us enjoy our conversation without interrupting.  food came in a perfect amount of time.

food - absolutely outstanding.  we started with the fried buffalo cauliflower, which was to die for, just enough bite, not too greasy, and cooked perfectly.  i had the lamb and my wife had the scallops, and we were both blown away.  the lamb was simply perfect, and a healthy portion with delicious potatoes and vegetables.

value - excellent.  while not inexpensive, very reasonable at 20-30 for an entree.  no more than a meal at the keg, and far superior.

quite honestly, is now one of my favourite restaurants in the city, and i will return.

service was top notch. thefoodwas excellent! 8 of us went for brunch and i had huevo rancheros ( vegetarian option even though i am a meat eater ) i chose salad instead of the fries. the dressing on salad was very nice and light but, still flavorful. the caesar was very nice as well. our server was the best. i will definitely go back.

i'm really a fan of the environment at the aberdeen tavern. the outdoor patio is where we ate and it was beautiful. the dishes were very flavourful and presented nicely. they had a fairly wide range of dishes. we ordered pumpkin ravioli, smoked salmon, scallops and tiger shrimp risotto, hamburger, tomato salad and breads and dip. everyone was very pleased with their meals, except for me, i had the risotto. maybe it's just not my thing, as my sister said "that is a good risotto". anyways, overall experience was great and thefoodwas delicious.

since i moved to hamilton, the aberdeen tavern has been at top of my list for restaurants to try. why i hadn’t made it there until last night is beyond me. i mean, besides the fact that i work like a dog and only have time to sleep, eat and (sometimes) get to the gym, i don’t have much time for myself. in any event, around the month of april, my shifts with the city are cut down a bit and it gives me some free time in the afternoon and evenings. so it was with great excitement that i accepted an invitation to the aberdeen tavern’s 1st birthday bash from my new friend, justin baisden. justin is a fellow hamiltonian and runs thefoodblog,  eating your content . if you live in the hamilton area and love anything to do with food, you’ve probably heard of him. i have to admit, i was pretty damn nervous to attend this. i’m fairly new to the whole blogging scene, let alone being invited to media events full of professional foodies, so i wasn’t sure what to expect or how to act. once i got there, after a few minutes of chatting and two (delicious) cocktails, i realized i was in a room full of people who shared the same passion as i did. as the appetizers started to flow from the kitchen, i began to relax and find my groove. it’s amazing howfoodbrings people together. i had the pleasure of meeting avi, who served me up a couple of cocktails (okay, a few) that were so delicious. my favourite was definitely the key west collins (left side of the picture) which incorporates bourbon, lime juice, bitters, soda and galliano liqueur, rimmed with graham crackers! it was a perfect balance between sweet and sour, super refreshing (will be an amazing patio drink in the summer) and paired beautifully with thefoodwe were tasting. i also tried one of the draft beers which was also delicious. needless to say, it was a great start to the evening. the above dish is the hoisin glazed pork belly with avacado, pickled carrot, chili aioli and coria

greatfoodand incredible cocktails. creative dishes that taste as good as they look! every cocktail is expertly created - definitely splurge on one!

a cute place to go if you want to really impress your date!. i went on a wednesday and it was busy but we got a table within 5 minutes. the staff were all very nice and adorable and the atmosphere was lovely. upscale, but comfortable. the service was great and efficient. with a bottle of wine and two entrees, it came in just over $100, which is expensive, but worth it. i felt that thefoodmatched the price, and you aren't going to get the vibe and quality without paying a little more. honestly, my date couldn't have chosen a better place to have taken me.

had a wonderful time there last night. thefood& wine were amazing, while the staff were extremely welcoming & attentive. it was our first visit there and we will definitely be back.

there’s been a lot of good talk about the aberdeen tavern lately and i was excited to finally make my way here to take a girlfriend out for her belated birthday brunch.  brunch is only served here on sundays and this particular sunday was sunny, bright and beautiful- could thefoodand experience inside match this glorious weather? i’m not gonna keep you waiting and just say it like it is…. this place is fab! i loved everything and can’t wait to go back.  so if that’s all you need to know then just get your butt down there…if you must be nosy and know more then here it is.  this old bank is the most charming, inviting space ever.  i’m might even say its the most well designed, esthetically pleasing restaurant in all of hamilton.  tufted leather banquettes, marble topped bistro tables, big bright windows, beautiful plates and glassware and a nod to the tudor style.  the bathrooms downstairs are especially

aberdeen tavern a lovely evening out this summer was being invited to preview what has quickly become a city favourite, the aberdeen tavern. the new restaurant in hamilton’s west end is impressively located in an old bank (with bank vault intact!). unfortunately it was raining on this night (there was a storm a-brewin’!) so i will have to experience the patio another time, but i was more than happy to enjoy the restaurant’s classy yet warm interior. many were invited to preview the restaurant’s new vegetarian menu. under chef nathaniel beattie, aberdeen works with local farmers and sustainablefoodimporters. they are always coming up with new things, but some of the dishes i tried included: vegetarian samosas (with potato, green peas, yellow curry), tavern frites (with thyme & parmesan), waldorf salad, angel hair pomodoro (imported romas, spinach, garlic, basil, parmesan), and vegetarian quiche. one of my favourites was the potato gnocchi (sweet pea, mushroom, asparagus, tomato, basil

horrible service. made reservations at 8 and didn't get seated until 8:30 which only happened after my friend made a fuss about it. took over 20 min for waiter to come to our table and over 45 minutes to bring us our food.foodwas good not great. place is nice but none of that matters when the service is crap. this restaurant is overrated and looks like all the restaurants in the king west queen west area of toronto. overall: meh!!

love it!. i have been to the aberdeen tavern several times since it opened this year and everytime i am impressed by the staff and the menu. the staff is always very kind and make you feel incredibly welcome and thefoodis incredible! the menu is not huge but what is on there is good quality and always filling. the desserts (particularily the creme brulees are to die for!) what a wonderful addition to the hamiltonfoodscene!

aberdeen tavern. thefoodwas good but the service was very slow. perhaps it was our waitress.