The 10 Best James St North Restaurants In Hamilton, Toronto

Green Bar is revolutionizing healthy eating. The restaurant’s goal is to provide nutritious and satisfying food and drinks for an energized lifestyle – and it certainly does so. From vegan butternut squash macaroni and cheese to cafe mocha smoothies (and vibrant green smoothies, of course), Green Bar will satisfy both your taste buds and digestion. The restaurant is also B Corp Certified, meaning products and practices reflect social and environmental sustainability. Feed your body and your conscience with a delicious meal or snack from Green Bar.

Family-owned rotisserie restaurant Charred has an award-winning menu. Charred’s menu is built around roast chicken cooked over a charcoal barbecue, served alongside delicious homemade salads, freshly prepared fries, poutine, and so much more. On busy days at work or lazy days at home, Charred even delivers directly to your doorstep.

Newly opened Mexican restaurant Mesais spicing up the food landscape on James Street North. Veronica Sanchez, former chef at beloved Mex-I-Can in Hamilton, has developed a flexible menu pleasing all dietary needs. The selection includes nachos, burritos, tamales, and enchiladas, all of which can be made vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. As an added treat, Mesa’s Twitter account (@MesaHamont) offers hilarious insight into the goings-on at the restaurant.

Okay, okay, this one isn’t directly on James Street North, but the extra half-block is worth the added effort. The Burnt Tongue has been recognized for its ever-changing menu by Blog TO, Elle Canada, The Hamilton Spectator, Huffington Post, and many more. While the menu changes on a regular basis, customers are always treated to high quality soups, fries, burgers, salads, and sandwiches from this downtown restaurant.

Jack & Lois is a new restaurant on James Street North, serving an eclectic mix of all-day breakfast, burgers, and sandwiches. The Huffington Post, You Gotta Eat Here, E-Talk, and The Hamilton Spectator have all featured Jack & Lois’s delectable food on their respective programs. ‘Committed to innovation’ and ‘high value’ are both comments used by critics to describe Jack & Lois for its eight ounce burger with cheese and bacon for $13.50 and three-cheese grilled cheese for just $8.

Much like a football team creating different plays, gather your team together and attack Saltlick Smokehouse’s menu with strategy. The framework: select three to five meats and two sides, such as macaroni and cheese and coleslaw, for the table. There’s no need to worry about skimpy portion sizes here — servings are adjusted by the kitchen according to how many are at the table.

Highly anticipated Lake Road Restaurant, established in September 2015 by husband and wife duo Chef Dan Megna and Laurie Lilliman, is a follow-up to the successful Cayuga restaurant, Twisted Lemon. Megna and Lilliman opened Lake Road as a ‘love letter to Hamilton,’ combining Mediterranean-style food with wine, craft beer, and custom cocktails. Menu items include Moroccan hen and branzino, served alongside live music and original art. The Lake Road Mantra? Fine dining in the form of great food and great service.