Share your way to dinner in Hamilton

Here are some great places across the city to visit with a big group and eat your way through the menu!

Sometimes when you go to a new restaurant, it can be hard to choose a dish from all the delicious-sounding options. One of the best ways to enjoy a meal can be to bring out a group of friends, order a bunch of items off the menu, and share them all! That way you get a little taste of everything. Luckily, there are several restaurants in Hamilton that specialize in shareable apps and tapas, and others that do them really well!

The District Tapas + Bar 

The District first opened in St. Catharines in 2020, and has since expanded to an additional large restaurant on Barton Street in Hamilton. On the menu you'll find entrées and mains, but as the name suggests, you will also find a whole variety of shareable options. Dishes like prime rib bao, pork ribs with roasted sweet potato, mushroom caps stuffed with whipped ricotta and pesto, jerk duck tacos, and much more. For cocktail fans, there is a variety of creative options on the menu. Visit for brunch, too!

61 Barton St. E., Hamilton
districttapasham.com
IG: districttapasbarhamilton 

Berkeley North 

Berkeley North is one of the few restaurants in Hamilton that has been recognized by Michelin! The airy bright space on King William feels like dining al fresco on a nice summer day. Small shareable plates on the menu include: mushroom dumplings, zesty kohlrabi salad, tuna crudo, sourdough, and more. Try the fried chicken – the crisp on it is absolutely delicious. You can also do a tasting menu for two if that's more your style. 

31 King William St., Hamilton
berkeleynorth.ca
IG: berkeleynorthkitchen
FB: berkeleynorth 

Lucky Duck 

One of the newest restaurants on the scene, Lucky Duck is the latest restaurant from chef Matt Kershaw. Reminiscent of the original Rapscallion & Co. (if you know you know), Lucky Duck has a rotating blackboard menu with creative meat and vegetable choices that have a seasonal flair. It looks as if other local chefs will be popping up there to test out some innovative blackboard menus too!  

302 James St. N., Hamilton
luckyduckhamilton.com
IG: luckyduckhamilton

Ooey Gooey’s 

Ooey Gooey's is much more casual than some of the others on the list, but sometimes that's what the friend hangout calls for! This spot on George Street in Hess Village has regular live music events and a chill vibe. The menu has a plethora of shareable nachos with different toppings, all with creative names: Zesty Mordant, Tonawanda Nights, Ranch Against the Machine. There are also popular wing deals and the kitchen creates new wing flavours each week to try. 

107 George St., Hamilton 
ooeygooeys.ca
IG: therealooeygooeys

Sasso Pizza Market & Bar 

Sasso Pizza on Upper James and Rymal not only has a whole menu of pizza and pasta options, there is also a sharing-specific menu. On the sharing menu you'll find Italian favourites like arancini with prosciutto, meatballs with crispy polenta, and fried calamari with putanesca purée. You'll also find some more classic options, such as wings, oysters, charcuterie, mussels, and more. For the deals, check out the happy hour daily from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. 'til close. 

1595 Upper James St., Hamilton 
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IG: sassopizzas 
FB: SassoPizzaAndMarketBar

The Olive Board Kitchen & Wine Bar 

If charcuterie and wine is your thing, you'll want to make the trip to The Olive Board in Grimsby. The board options on the menu serve two to three people and come in a whole variety of choices, from Italian cheese and meat, Canadian cheese and meat, French, and more. You can also choose the base charcuterie board and then pick a variety of add-ons to really customize your charcuterie experience: fig spread, crackers, specialty cheese and meats, and more. The Olive Board flat breads are great for sharing with a friend or two – we suggest the BBQ chicken flatbread - and there is an extensive menu of additional shareables. Find dishes like mussels, burrata, and cowboy caviar with avocado and corn.

371 Winston Rd., Grimsby 
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IG: theoliveboard_kitchen_winebar
FB: theoliveboard 

Barton Salumeria Charcuterie & Cheese 

Barton Salumeria is the perfect place to discover a favourite new cheese or meat! It specializes first in charcuterie, and it's build it yourself, so you choose three, five, or seven options from their menu choices. Not sure what to get? Ask the team for suggestions, they are really knowledgeable and happy to share their meat and cheese knowledge! Not feeling charcuterie? Barton Salumeria also has dishes like sandwiches, Caesar salad, mac and cheese, and much more. You can also pre-order for same-day takeout charcuterie boxes. Grab some charcuterie options for you and friends, and head outdoors somewhere to share them together! 

357 Barton St. E., Hamilton
bartonsalumeria.com
IG: bartonsalumeria 

Etno Bar & Grill 

Etno Bar & Grill is the place to go when you want to share some comfort food meat dishes with a group of friends. This Serbian restaurant in Stoney Creek offers shareable platters of Balkan specialties, such as stuffed schnitzel, cevapi, pork chops, and more. Be sure to try the kaymak cream cheese, with ajvar pepper sauce and fresh pita! 

125 Gailmont Dr., Hamilton 
etno.ca
IG: etno_bar_and_grill
FB: ETNOu

The Village Restaurant 

More of a casual home-style spot, The Village Restaurant is a comfort-food restaurant that has a whole menu section of shareables and starters: coconut shrimp, spinach and artichoke dip, chicken flatbread with spinach and feta, and a jalapeno popper platter with mozza sticks and deep fried pickles. For full meals, there are the classics like English-style fish and chips (very popular!), full turkey dinner, burgers, and homemade sandwiches. 

35 King St. E., Stoney Creek
villagerestaurant.ca
IG: thevillagedining 
FB: thevillagestoneycreek 

Daphne’s Hamilton 

Sister restaurant to the popular Flora Pizzeria on Young near James Street South, Daphne's is conveniently located right next door. The moody and romantic little restaurant space of Daphne's is perfect for sharing a meal with a date, loved one, or friend! The menu switches quite regularly, but the innovative dishes absolutely should not be missed: tomato suppli with smoked mozzarella (similar to an arancini), scallops and tuna with yuzu, grilled octopus with caponata, and larger shareables like rabbit agnolotti pasta and New York strip steak. 

2 Young St., Hamilton
daphneshamilton.com
IG: daphneshamilton