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Harbour Diner

486 James St., North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Ranked #70 of 540 restaurants in Hamilton
Cuisines: Continental
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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- 17 Mar 2013
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Hagersville, Ontario
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

An excellent little restaurant. It is like stepping back in time, with the retro wallpaper and decor inside. Very prompt service and great food. Healthy portions served. Would dine here again. The Pie looked so delicious.

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Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
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4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Service was excellent, the food was abundant and very tasty, with a wide variety of excellent choices. We went on a Friday lunch and got a seat right away although being as small as it is that may not always be the case. Will go again!

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Hamilton, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

It is always nice when you stumble across a cute little place with home made style food that actually tastes good. We visited this place for breakfast on a Sunday morning. I think it was around 11am. We waited about half an hour to get in - they place was busy and only has a few tables. The restaurant decor... More

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st. catharines
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201 reviews 201 reviews
105 restaurant reviews
176 helpful votes 176 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

What a letdown, I saw a tv show about having to eat at this place. All I can say is "I don't have to go back". The food prep is as average as it gets. Nothing stood out as spectacular. The decor is in need of a makeover and parking around the area plain sucks. The server was plesant enough... More

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Ancaster
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

With great anticipation we decided to eat at Harbour Diner after seeing it on TV. For those who are condidering eating here I would suggest going elsewhere as this is not one of the best restaurants in Hamilton - not even close. It seems they have lost their way after being on TV. The service was mediocre at best as... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I was so looking forward to my lunch at the Harbour Diner. After seeing the episode on "Gotta Eat Here" which featured the Harbour Diner I have been wanting to check it out for myself. Finally got the opportunity. I knew ahead of time that I wanted to order the Mac and Cheese with lobster and crab. What a disappointment.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

We arrived late morning sat advised staff that we needed a table for 4 the other two were on there way we were told we couldn't have a table until the other two people arrived!! The reason we were given was that if larger groups turn up they would be seated as our two guests were not there yet Mean... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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31 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

I heard about it, so I tried it, and I wasn’t disappointed. The restaurant is a family style diner with mismatching kitchenette chairs and tables. The breakfast menu had all the usual suspects and I ordered the ‘All Aboard’ which is like a Hungry Man or Lumber Jack plate. The food tasted good. But the spuds were overdone, a stand... More

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Hamilton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

took my two girls to the Harbour Diner for dinner. Just like eating great homemade food. Real turkey in a huge turkey dinner, burgers was great.. service excellent. Have gone back several times and still love the place.

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Hamilton, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

After seeing Harbour Diner restaurant on "You Gotta Eat Here" on foodtv, I was certain that I would have been satisfied - sadly, we were let down. We went for breakfast. The decor is very old school - mix matched retro kitchen chairs and tables - reminded me of my grandmothers dining set. It was a weekend morning, a bit... More

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