Kaizen Japanese Grill

Claudio's Ristorante

➤ 92 Jackson St E Hamilton, ON L8N 1L2, L8N3Y6, United States

Fish • Meat • Pasta • Seafood

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"wow! I was completely amazed with this precious stone of a facility. the hotel is located in a beautiful historical home, it radiates charm even before they go into the door. there is a free public parking next to the restaurant for easy access as well as the go station just minutes away. when we entered, we were greeted by claudio, the gracious owner, and he set us up and offered us an elegant prix fixe menu for silvester with a wonderful selection of choices of meat, pasta and seafood. he recommended that we start with prosecco to comfort the evening. we then ordered grilled garnel and grilled calamari. both excellent appetizers. for the main course we chose spaghettini di mare, a generous series of seafood on a bed of pasta. it is literally melted in the mouth. there were two variations, marinara and white wine sauce, both equally enthusiastic. to finish the meal that seemed like a drained because eating was so good, was the lemonecella cake. I've never tasted such a cake. it was made with real lemon. the generous part included pieces. it was so good that I both ate, although I had hardly any space. it was an explosion of smooth taste in her mouth with every bite. a more decadent and wonderful way to finish a perfect meal. the brot came to our table warm, accompanied by a medley of oliven. the waiting staff was attentive and personal. the decor created an old world atmosphere in the whole charming building. added a cozy fireplace to the romantic and welcoming ambiente. crystal and silver tones in the beautiful ceiling lights and silver cocks in the windows as well as candles made them as home on a frigid winter day. a beautiful greenland embellished the high ceilings. dark wood floors and white table cloths created the right raffiness. chef kristine was an artist with her culinary skills. from the moment we came in, we felt like family. claudio even greeted us at the doorstep when we left and wished us a happy new year. it was our first time, and I would visit again and again, and I would recommend claudio to everyone. his restaurant has surpassed all my expectations. it was the perfect scene to a silvester I will never forget, depending on the rest of my life. Not sure if claudio will ever know that he has helped create a memory that I will always like to look back."

Lake Road Restaurant

➤ 229 James Street North Hamilton, ON L8R2L2, United States

Canadian • Vegetarian • Continental • Mediterranean

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"During our last visit, the service and ambiance were still outstanding, but the food was disappointing. The appetizer we ordered, calamari stuffed with chorizo sausage, olive and tomato caponata, charred lemon cream, and gremolata crumb, was underwhelming. The stuffed calamari lacked texture and flavor, and the salsa was overpowering. My wife ordered the crispy fried avocado flan with spiced tomato chutney, grilled king oyster mushrooms, lime yogurt, poblano mole, and seasonal vegetables. While the mushrooms and vegetables were enjoyable, the flan fell short due to the overwhelming mix of ingredients. I ordered a confit chicken leg stuffed with spicy bacon, kale, bocconcini, lemon olive oil poached fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and natural jus. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry and overcooked, with the multitude of ingredients overshadowing its flavor. The excessive use of diverse ingredients does not always result in a flavorful dish. The Lake Road may need to reconsider their approach to innovation and creativity in the kitchen. We have decided to skip future visits until they scale back on elaborate dishes and prices."