The Standard

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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