The Standard

Name: The Standard
Address: 12 James St N, Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8R 2J9
Telephone: (289) 619-0955
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (336)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

12 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2J9

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

THE STANDARD:
[the stan-dard] Noun

1. a high level of quality or attainment, established by general consent as the model or example by which all should be measured.
2. set up or established as a rule for the measure of quality of which is upheld.

The Standard. One of Hamilton's most revered restaurants, has laid down its roots on James St N. With our everchanging menu, seasonal & local inspiration and forward approach to dining, our commitment to excellence shows in everything we do. We strive to provide a memorable experience each day, it is just what we love to do.

From our in house butchery or cooking over charcoal, to working with local suppliers in our community We challenge the way we all think about Food & Drink.

If its a night out with friends, an intimate dinner for two, or just something extraordinary like sitting at our chefs table, We take each day as a new challenge to provide something amazing. It’s a bold statement and that’s why we make it with The Standard.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(289) 619-0955
Website
http://www.thestandardhamilton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Cipollo
Catering
Let The Standard take care of all the details and bring the Standard to your next offsite event. Our event planner will work with our team to provide a seamless experience where you may need.
Private party facilities
With a gorgeous and chic space, Our dedicated event team ensures every detail is covered, making your occasion unforgettable so you can enjoy the moment. Let us turn your vision into a reality. Whether a intimate dinner for a small group, a wedding or a corporate event. We set the standard
Private party contact
Kate Persyn: (289) 619-0955

Location
12 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2J9
Neighborhood
Hamilton
Cross street
James St. N. & King William Str.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

7-Course Chefs Table Menu
CA$135.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Chef's table is a 7-course, exclusive blind Tasting Menu, composed of the best of the season. These are ring side seats right in front of the Kitchen where you will get to see and experience the stress, pressure and rapid fire execution of how a fast-paced restaurant engine runs. This is not for the faint-hearted, your experience will give you a front row seat to how it all goes down. Strap in, it's going to be a hell of a ride. Elevate your experience with pairings from our reserve wine list or a mixology pairing form our bar team. Please note that we are unable to accommodate vegetarian, dairy/egg allergies, seafood allergies or aversions to raw meat/seafood. If there are any concerns, please reach out before booking a reservation.
Brunch at The Standard
May 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Enjoys brunch at The Standard with our la carte menu. The Standard is known for its everchanging menu offerings of creative and innovative dishes as well as classics reimagined. Whether its a intimate brunch for 2 or a large group let us show you how we set the standard when it comes to doing brunch. - No additional cost

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What 336 people are saying

The Standard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

Southern Ontario
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Standard in Hamilton is a top dining destination with "amazing food great service and ambiance." Patrons rave about the "ethereal focaccia" and "superb meal" offerings. The Chef's Table experience is described as "fantastic" with "impeccable service." A favorite spot for both brunch and dinner, diners highly recommend their innovative dishes.

336 Reviews

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Christine
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazong tome at The Standard. Food, service and ambiance all spot on. We had the oysters, lamb and petit filet with the most delicious potatos. Dessert was the strawberry creme brulee and the chocolate matcha ganache. Vincent our server couldn't have been a better host. We will be back again
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Greg
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Service was great! Food was pretty good, we did the chefs tasting menu, most of the dishes were good to great, the cod was cooked to perfection, lamb was delicious, and the duck pate was amazing, but the duck breast and the scallops were mediocre. The entire experience was overshadowed by the fact that my wife and I were so hot, we were both sweating buckets and uncomfortable a couple of dishes in. We could see the other guests around us at the chefs table were uncomfortably hot as well. All in all, it was a good experience but definitely too hot, and to spend $400 on a tasting menu for 2 + 1 drink each I would expect no dud dishes
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Bradley
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, but not pretentious. The portions were good so you won't go home hungry. The service was also great. My wife and I love The Standard and will be back!
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Aeisha VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta30 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Exclusive event was well organized, food and beer was fantastic
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Patricia
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great meal! You can tell that the Chef really cares about good food. The biscuits with honey butter & marmalade where outoif this world. We had the roast beef Benedict - a perfect marriage between your favourite roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and delicious eggs Benedict - amazing. The Crème Brûlée was creamy and sweet. Non-alcoholic Ruby’s Rapture was delicious and perfect for brunch. The service was wonderful. Overall definitely recommend - you won’t be disappointed!
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ELISA
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food great service we love the ambience One of our favourite spots!!! Thank you!!
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Anna
Toronto / Ontario13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been here quite a few times now and it has quickly become my favourite place to eat in Hamilton. Tonight we had the oysters 3 ways (brilliant!) the tartare, the lobster dumplings, petite steak and the house made focaccia. The meats are always cooked perfectly. The focaccia is ethereal! Service is always very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!
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Jim
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic experience at the chef’s table. Server Ryan was excellent and chef Ivan was very engaging and added to the experience. My only slightly negative comment was that port I ordered after dinner……a very small pour for $15. That didn’t detract from the overall experience…..but since nothings ever perfect, something for you folks work on! I will highly recommend The Standard to friends and we will for sure be back.
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Sandi VIP
Toronto / Ontario22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, loved the ambiance and the food was amazing!!Definitely going back and would recommend The Standard to anyone looking for a great meal!!!
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Enrico
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent experience. My guest has been delighted as I have been. The only flaw of a longer wait - nothing unbearable - for the starter, was compensated by the fact it was not charged on us even without having complained. Great service and food, will be back soon. Our order: asparagus small plate and hanger steak and octopus risotto as large plates. Wine: two cups of Malbec.
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FAQs

The Standard is rated 4.7 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

12 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2J9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
James St. N. & King William Str.
Neighborhood
Hamilton
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Cipollo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thestandardhamilton.com/
Phone number
(289) 619-0955
Catering
Let The Standard take care of all the details and bring the Standard to your next offsite event. Our event planner will work with our team to provide a seamless experience where you may need.
Private party facilities
With a gorgeous and chic space, Our dedicated event team ensures every detail is covered, making your occasion unforgettable so you can enjoy the moment. Let us turn your vision into a reality. Whether a intimate dinner for a small group, a wedding or a corporate event. We set the standard
Private party contact
Kate Persyn: (289) 619-0955

The Standard

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

7-Course Chefs Table Menu

Brunch at The Standard

Private dining

CHEFS TABLE

THE CELLAR

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What 336 people are saying

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