Brothers Grimm Bistro
193 King St E, Hamilton ON L8N 1B3
$$$
Contemporary
Recommended
New
Editor's Pick
Private Room
European-style bistro serving a fusion of wild game creations which complement our own barrel-aged beers, VQA wines, and cocktails. Located in a freshly-renovated and charming 1800s cellar in downtown Hamilton, our basis for an excellent dining experience consists of quality ingredients, affordable pricing, and friendly service.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Note: Online reservation requests for Brothers Grimm Bistro must be confirmed in-house by our management team. This allows us to ensure the best dining experience possible for our guests. Guests will receive a confirmation email once the reservation information has been viewed and accepted by our team. If you have concerns or have not received a confirmation email within 2 hours, please contact the restaurant directly at (905)393-1284.
Business Info
- Address: 193 King St E, Hamilton ON L8N 1B3
- Cross Street: Mary St
- Cuisine: Bar-B-Q | Belgian | Colombian | Contemporary | Desserts | French | Fusion | German | Steak | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Dinner | Late |
- Parking: Street | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
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Staff:
Alvaro Valencia | Owner
- Website: https://brothersgrimmbistro.ca/
- Phone: 9053931284
- Features: Sunday Brunch, Late Dining, Live Entertainment, Organic Ingredients, Winning Wine List, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Tea Service,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- Dinner - Restaurant 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Restaurant open 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Special Event Area 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.34 out of 5 stars based on 1325 votes
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 20, 2022
Chris R.
Really liked this place, tucked away downstairs in Hamilton, great ambience and decor. Food was excellent, especially risotto in a parmesan cheese basket, also Portuguese shrimp. Place was too busy for number of staff - they tried hard, including the owner, but overwhelmed and service was slower than it should be. Strangely, they added an automatic 18% for the tip, even though we were a party of 2. I questioned this, and was told it was always built in. Then of course the machine invites you to tip again with the usual choices. I don't like this, and it should not be done. I might have given 20% if I'm very happy with the service, but this left a bad taste in my mouth. The owner should be told that this is highly inappropriate for a party of two.......
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 08, 2023
Ken H.
My wife and I enjoyed our first experience at Brothers Grimm Bistro. The cocktails were fantastic and the meal was very tasty. We would recommend the Bistro and will be bringing friends to share a very enjoyable experience.
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Ken! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2022
Lisa C.
Great atmosphere. Drinks, food and service were outstanding!! Will be returning to try more of the menu items.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 30, 2022
Cam K.
Outstanding experience. The manager and wait staff were personable and made us feel at home. Food was served hot and delicious. Highly recommended A+++
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 24, 2023
Norbert B.
The place was wonderful and unique and the food was delicious. Our server was very professional and could tell he genuinely enjoys working there.
I will be recommending to others.
One caveat was the salmon was slightly overdone but it didn’t change our great experience.
Bert.
Business Response:
Thank you for your positive and helpful feedback, Norbert! We hope to see you back soon.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 10, 2023
Mary B.
Loved the atmosphere! The people who work there were very accommodating! Food very interesting!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 27, 2022
Acacio A.
Great restaurant and the service was amazing. Very friendly. Best martini we've ever had.
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 1/10
May 04, 2024
Candice S.
The server was very nice but the food was very under seasoned and took long because the kitchen messed up my order. I would not go back again
Business Response:
Thanks Candice for your review. Much valued.- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 2/10
Aug 19, 2022
Mich D.
Shrimp dish was very poor value - only 4 shrimp and 4 crostinis was very disappointing for a quite mediocre $22 shrimp dish.
The house wine smelt off but tasted fine.
Steak was under-seasoned and nothing too special while the hen was well done.
Fries were very well done with a great dip.
Service was great and our server was lovely.
Price for what we got was disappointing.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 23, 2023
OLGA P.
Excellent service, food and ambiance.
A little pricey but would definitely return
Business Response:
Thanks Olga, Happy to know that you will be back;) Your review is much appreciated.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 19, 2023
Peter A.
Place was awesome, great atmosphere the food was fabulous ( Cerviche, Brussel Sprouts, Risotto and the Hen). Alexander was great, five star for all.
Business Response:
Thanks Peter for the feedback. Much valued;)- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 5/10
Nov 06, 2023
Fionnella C.
The cellar atmosphere was cool but, it was way too noisy. The service was rushed and not very attentive with cocktail glasses still crowding the table at the end of the meal. The appetizers were very good but the steak frites was disappointing with the steak thin and slightly tough. Will not return.
Business Response:
Hello Fionnella, We really appreciate receiving your feedback as this gives us the opportunity to understand where improvement is needed. We most certainly regret that you felt rushed and that the service and food were not up to your and our standards. Thanks again for the review.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2022
Nicole Z.
Loved it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 04, 2023
Barry R.
We love this place. Food was excellent, rich and scrumptious. Unique menu with items that you don't find necessarily elsewhere. Great attentive service and lovely chill cosy atmosphere.
Business Response:
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Barry! We hope to see you back soon!!- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 0/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 2/10
Oct 23, 2023
Devon J.
The table was not ready in time. No big deal however when we got our table, there was still a dirty napkin on it. We got our food before our (clean) napkins and cutlery. Our waiter was slow to start and slow between trips. Overall rookie service.
I will be writing a far more detailed negative review in Google, yelp and submitting to BlogTO. If you would like more feedback call me at (289) 218-6206
Business Response:
Hello Devon, We are very sorry to hear that your experience with our service was not as it should be. We'll most definitely share your feedback with our staff. Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Much appreciated. Hello Devon, Many thanks for having returned to our Bistro last week. I understand that you had an excellent experience!.. Would be nice to hear from you again. Thanks- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 27, 2024
Eric S.
drinks too expensive 15 bucks for a mocktail??
cocnut rice was alittle too hard
for the money
great tuna though
Business Response:
Thank you Eric for the feedback. Highly valued.- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 24, 2023
Mona S.
We had a birthday celebration here for a 17 year old. Everyone had a great time. The food was fabulous and the live music was very good.
Business Response:
Wonderful to know! Thanks Mona for your review. Happy to know that you all had a great time while dining with us. Hope to see you back soon.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2022
trevor z.
Absolutely loved the ambience food and music ! Will def be back ! The birthday dessert was an exceptional touch ! 10/10 all the way
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
May 09, 2024
Terry M.
Good food, decor and location.
Prices a little on the high side for the quality.
We went early (6pm) on a Wednesday, only 1 server on so things were a little slow.
It looked like a manager or staff person was working from of the dining tables (laptop out, papers out, on the phone).
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
May 22, 2023
John W.
Our first time to Brothers Grimm. The food was delicious and the setting is unique. We found the music a bit too loud and certainly at odds with the name Brothers Grimm and the dark/cellar setting which seems more suitable to Jazz vs. 50's & 60's pop tunes.
Only negatives were that our glasses of wine didn't arrive till we were almost finished our Entrees and the price ($18) of the cocktails. Neither of which will keep us from coming back to try more of the menu.
Business Response:
Hello John, Your feedback is very informative and apprecitated. We truly welcome your observations as these will help review and improve the overall service we offer at BG. Take care,- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 15, 2024
Sue D.
Loved the decor , food and drinks expensive but quality very good. Service excellent .Perhaps more single glasses of wine available
Business Response:
Hello Sue, Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a nice review. Your feedback is highly valued and appreciated. Be back soon.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 14, 2023
Pam J.
Nice find!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 02, 2022
Janet A.
We have eaten there before and loved it but this time not so much. Our reservation was for 5:30. We were seated right away. We ordered drinks and asked for water. Our drinks arrived in about 10 minutes. We again asked for water. Our server came and got our orders. Our waitress brought us side plates and silverware. Our starters arrived and we again asked for water and she finally brought us some and checked in to see if we liked our appetizers which we did. I ordered some game poutine as my main. I was so disappointed. It was supposed to have Quebec cheese curds and instead it had this huge hunk of cheese melted over the top. It was inedible. Sadly our waitress did not check in with us for about 15 minutes because I would have sent it back. My two guests did however enjoy their meals. Will I go back? Yes but it will never be so so early. It will not be till at least 6:30 as it looked like that was when all the staff was in. The food, they have the best risotto I have ever had.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 06, 2022
Ralph M.
First time here. Will definitely come back and recommend it to our friends. Very friendly service staff and manager.
Ralph and Barbara
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2023
Meg C.
Very cool, dark ambiance. Great for a girls night or date night. Food is spectacular.
Business Response:
Thank you Meg for sharing your experience with us. ;)- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 22, 2022
Adam G.
Nick did an amazing job, and the dining experience was more than we expected, would definitely come back again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 15, 2022
Mark W.
Food was excellent, portions were perfect. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Was a really cool atmosphere. Would definitely go again!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 23, 2022
Stephanie S.
The servers were really nice they just weren’t attentive enough.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2024
Dennis L.
What a pleasant find. It didn’t feel like we were in downtown Hamilton. Great food, service and overall experience. Will definitely be back and with friends and family.
Business Response:
Thanks Dennis for the feedback. Looking forward to seeing you back with friends and family.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2021
Stephanie H.
Wouldn't have changed a thing. It was the perfect evening. Food, service and ambience were all amazing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 13, 2024
Jawad S.
Super nice restaurant . Excelent food. Excelent service.
Business Response:
Thank you Jawad for the review. Much valued. See you back soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 28, 2022
John W.
Was amazing. Can't wait to go back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 19, 2023
Deb G.
really great for a special occasion. Food was excellent, cocktail drinks a bit pricy, but I get it. Would definitely recommend, and I will go back
Business Response:
Thank you Deb for sharing your experience with us. Looking forward to having you back soon.- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Aug 07, 2024
Tiff L.
I thought the dishes were a bit overpriced for what they were. The cocktail I had (Briar Rose) was not great - I was a little disappointed to see our server did not notice this, as my glass was still pretty full by the end of our meal.
Business Response:
Thanks Tiff for your feedback. Much appreciated- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2022
Misty F.
Excellent food and excellent service. Great ambiance! We would definitely go back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2021
Irina T.
Excellent atmosphere, service, food quality, live entertainment
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2022
Christine K.
Fantastic evening. Food and service was excellent.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 6/10
Oct 01, 2023
Judy G.
Things are not the same. You are lacking the ambiance that used to exist. Incense was overdone. Needs some fake plants to give life to the place. I would have everyone including the host greeting us gl back to wearing bar lounge wear; checkered shirt should be worn at an outdoor bbq. The waiter Alexander was great; love his fashion.
Business Response:
Judy, Many thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated.- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 6/10
Jan 17, 2023
Julia B.
Restaurant was beautiful and a great atmosphere. The food overall was delicious, although some of the starters were not worth the price tag. Ie the Ceasar Salad that consisted of four whole pieces of romaine cover is a dressing for 20 dollars.
Service was good up to a certain point. The three of us spend 130 dollars each , which to some people is quite a bit just for a night out.
The servicer was okay at first. He turned out to be quite rude and threw a fit because he did not receive a tip from all three of us ..but he did get a tip.
We understand the servers rely on tips but it should also be understood that not every can tip a large amount and should not be expected. We all the just want to enjoy our meal and not leave with a bad taste in our mouth due to poor attitudes.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 28, 2023
Greg F.
It was my and my friends first time there, and I have to say it won’t be our last we found our favourite new spot! From the ambiance to the service to the food, it just feels a bit special. It was pretty full, but it did feel very intimate almost had a “secret restaurant “type feel to it. We will absolutely be coming back again!
Business Response:
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Greg! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2022
John V.
2nd time, loved it!
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 5/10
Feb 06, 2022
Stephanie M.
Need more single glass wine choices. Need some more vegetarian options.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 22, 2022
Irina P.
I wasn’t able to attend, but my friends who were there are saying that this is a high end restaurant. Great service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 08, 2022
Dana R.
What isn’t to love about this place. Food, atmosphere, the people. It’s all fabulous. We went there for our anniversary at the end of March and we’ve been back since. Your food is packed with flavour and the presentation is fabulous. All of your staff are very friendly and welcoming. Even the tables and plates are very cool looking. Well done!! We’ll be back many more times!!
I have one question - do you have wheelchair access or an entrance for someone who can’t do all the stairs?
- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2022
Stephen A.
No place for an anniversary celebration. So much noise you could not hear your partner speak.
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 2/10
Nov 11, 2023
Jeff M.
Regrettably the experience was less than stellar. We had high expectations given the previous online reviews. What we experienced was an immature restaurant that was poorly staffed both at the front and back of the house. This resulted in inattentive table service (e.g. failure to remove dirty dishes without prompting, having to ask for citrus when addition bottles of sparkling water were brought to the table, failing to check in at the table in a timely manner, etc.). In short, although when seated we were welcomed in a warm manner throughout the evening as the restaurant filled we felt we became more of an annoyance. As for the back of the house, one of the biggest complaints was over salting. Other misses were very high acid levels and in the case of the game pie a thick poor crust with underbaked raw flour taste. In summary I feel that either this was either an off night due to understaffing or a restaurant that still needs some tweaks to justify the price points.
Business Response:
Hello Jeff, We are carefully reviewing your feedback. We thank you very much for your insightful review and regret that the service and food presented to you did not meet your expectations. Take care- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 25, 2023
James D.
Great experience last night.
Food & Service on point
Business Response:
Thank you for your support, James!- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 18, 2022
Elena H.
Went for dinner last week with high expectations. Cocktails were average and server was not the most knowledgeable. Told us cachaca was a grape based alcohol….. and the volume of the drinks… well let’s just say glasses were half full.
Enjoyed the putine and cauliflower fritters. Shared mains of Cornish hen, game sausages and hunters pie. Food was good but unfortunately not outstanding.
Overall we enjoyed the ambiance and on the whole had an average meal for about $400.thanks
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2021
Adrienn P.
Last night was our first night at Brothers Grimm. We have nothing but good things to say about the place. The service right from the beginning was great. Frank and Nick were very accommodating and we had great conversations with them! This place is awesome if your looking for something different! The food was amazing. We will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 01, 2022
John A.
Everything was amazing about the place definitely would come back
- Overall: 3/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 0/10
Sep 03, 2022
Ally R.
It took a really long time for us to get drinks ordered and when they came they were very underwhelming. For $16 I expect a premium craft cocktail and that is not what we received. The food was underwhelming and the value was not there, the overall experience wasn’t great and definitely wasn’t worth the steep price tag. We will not be returning.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 18, 2023
Chris B.
Waiter was a bit over the top. Acted like our best buddy and was a bit too “familiar.” Their advertising says it’s vegetarian friendly but it’s not. Our waiter said “this is really a carnivor restaurant. There are a couple of vegetarian appetizers that you can order, they’re big enough to be a meal”. My vegetarian wife was not impressed.
The restaurant itself is beautiful and the food was excellent. A little pricey but that’s to be expected these days.
Business Response:
Hello Chris, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. We will take your observations into consideration. Much valued review.- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Jul 26, 2022
Anne M.
Food was good but would be nice to have more variety. Salads etc.
Nice vibe but quite pricey. We had a gift card and still spent quite a bit on top of that. Bottle of wine and drinks expensive.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2022
Kia G.
Great food , great atmosphere
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 18, 2022
Pascale V.
Loved our experience. Brussels sprouts were amazing. Just wish the steak could have been a little tastier/more tender. Husband liked his cassoulet. It was a little awkward though (since he’s not so tall) to eat it out of a high bowl. Despite this, we will be back as we really loved the ambience and the kind wait staff and FOH manager.
Oh, also the smoked lemonade cocktail was out of this world!!!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Jul 21, 2024
Claire F.
The food was great but the service level did not match the rest of the dining experience. Very sub par service compared to the food, environment and dress code...
Business Response:
Many thanks Claire for the feedback. Much valued;) Looking forward to having you back soon.- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 4/10
Feb 28, 2023
Emily D.
The concept and setting is great, the staff were friendly and there were no mistakes made, the restaurant was clean. Seeing the cleanup area (?) while the rest of the space was obviously well thought out and designed was perhaps a bit strange. The menu was okay - although a bit scattered. The food itself is where things were let down. The shrimp was over cooked - the texture was rubbery, and it made me think they were reheated. The broth was good but the seasoning was off - too much garlic, and pieces of garlic rather than a more nuanced, complex garlic flavour. The cassoulet was ordinary. The beans were cooked well, the halved cherry tomatoes were a bit odd to see but the taste was good. The sausage flavour was too strong for my liking. Similar to the broth, the use of one spice (fennel I believe), dominated over everything else. The duck was fine but nothing stand out. The best item was the chocolate dessert - great chocolate flavour, not too sweet, and a great ratio of mousse(?) to cake. We love the place and the people, and would likely stop in for a drink if we were already in the area but we would not return for a meal.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 3/10
- Value: 3/10
Dec 18, 2022
John B.
Busy night, but dreadfully understaffed. Lovely stone walled, brick barrel vaulted basement. Very loud, difficult to hear someone else talk. Extremely slow service (not server’s fault, short staffed so he was assigned too many tables). Kitchen seemed to struggle with volume. We were a party of four. Two appetizers arrived, other two appeared five minutes later. Food was decent but over priced. Ceviche was $28 for a small serving. Steak frite was $42 for a smallish strip loin and cold fries. Do not mind paying a lot for a really good meal, sadly this was not a really good meal. Had really hoped Brothers Grimm would be great, very disappointed.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2022
Oliver D.
Great atmosphere and unique food made for a lovely, intimate anniversary experience. 100% would recommend!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 18, 2023
Patrick S.
Excellent cocktails. Incredible food.
Business Response:
Thanks Patrick for sharing your experience with us. Take care- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2022
Kevin M.
Great place, will come back again Definitely
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 18, 2023
Joelle M.
Everything was excellent!
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback, Joelle! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2022
Amanda R.
Amazing. Server was fantastic, food was fantastic.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 24, 2022
Regis D.
We could not have had a nicer time. The food was great. Our waiter, Robert, was beyond wonderful. He was so kind. There is no rush to the evening. We had a lovely time.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 28, 2023
Deborah C.
This is our first time reviewing a restaurant but we felt everyone needs to know about this hidden gem. We chose this restaurant to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary because of its high ratings. Everything from the brick and barrel ceilings and walls to the friendly and attentive staff exceeding our expectations. Our server was simply outstanding! We can't say enough about the delicious food and how satisfied everyone was afterwards. Highly recommend the Wild Mushroom Risotto and the La Mer Et La Terre - we're still talking about it!
Business Response:
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Deborah. We are glad you enjoyed your experience at Brothers Grimm!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 16, 2022
Jeff C.
Had to push back my Rezo and Brother’s Grimm accommodated and confirmed asap! A special event made more special by a great experience! You want the whole package? Brother’s Grimm is the place!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 03, 2023
Nick V.
Staff was amazing
Server was over the top awesome
Food was spectacular
Drinks were cool and delicious
Just an overall excellent experience
Business Response:
Thank you, Nick, for your kind and wonderful feedback about our food and service. We hope to see you back soon!- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 2/10
- Service: 0/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 1/10
Nov 05, 2021
Vanessa V.
Service was terrible as the waiter answered his phone during our order. Food came cold and sent back, my Cornish hen was cold inside. Waiter touched it with his fingers to check the temperature, sent it back to kitchen, then brought it back back in my plate!!! Omg!
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 3/10
Jan 09, 2023
Kimberley M.
Tbh the server was kind of awkward and we felt like we were leading the Experience. The drinks were incredibly mid for the cost and the food was good but again, the cost did not correlate with the taste. The pork belly was so hard on the outside that it was not crunch and mostly tough. Overall, there is a lot of room for improvement. We wouldn’t come back as we felt we could have a way better meal elsewhere for the price we paid.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 4/10
Sep 04, 2022
Scott F.
Location not great. Restaurant very nice. Service great. Risotto awesome. Steak tough and underseasoned. Cornish hen good but salty. Drinks good but overall very expensive. Not what I expected for the price to be honest.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2024
Oormela M.
The staff were so friendly. Talkative and energetic. I love the cellar look. The appetizers aren’t small portions so they are very filling to eat as a main.
Business Response:
Many thanks Oormela, for sharing your experience with us. Hope to see you back soon.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 21, 2022
Adam T.
We were treated like royalty!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 10, 2022
Danielle B.
The ambience was nice and the food was great!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2022
Tricia H.
We had an awesome experience! Nick was our server and he was very knowledgeable and attentive! Food was excellent! Great presentation and just overall great experience! Coming back soon and bringing more meat and wild game enthusiasts
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 06, 2022
Shannon B.
Loved our mains and 1/3 apps. Our table of four thought the Brussel sprouts and Caesar salad could use some improvement. Presentation is Caesar salad is impressive- but ideally we would love the lettuce previously chopped.
Ambiance and space were great!
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 4/10
Jun 23, 2023
AiMee G.
Its terrible that Im writing this but If the general consensus is that the food isnt good its hard to rate the value & overall experience. I discovered that everyone that had the surf & turf didn’t enjoy it. The mushrooms ,which were NOT listed on the menu ,were so over powering on the lobster that it was pungent. Plus one person has a terrible dislike and would of asked for it not on the food. It ruined their entire meal( this was mentioned to the server ) The table also agreed that the brussel sprouts were warm, dried out and tasted pre heated. The ceviche was delicious. A tuna main, again mildly warm and the rice was cold but otherwise good. I heard the pie w bone marrow was lovely. As well the cocktails were fabulous.
Overall it was an expensive night for food that was meh. Sadly, thats 10 people that wont go back or worse recommended it.
Business Response:
Hello Aimee, Thanks for your feedback. Really sorry that you had a negative experience and much appreciate your review. Take care- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 13, 2024
gary b.
Everything was great! Me and my girlfriend has a great evening. Great drinks, food, and service. We will definitely be back!
Business Response:
Looking forward to having you back soon Gary! Thanks for the review. Much appreciated.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2021
Ade D.
Amazing experience. Will be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 03, 2023
Brittney K.
Incredible food and service! 10/10 recommend!
Business Response:
Thank you, Brittney! We hope to see you back soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 16, 2022
Michael D.
Would encourage another option other than fries with steak
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2022
michael L.
The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and our server Mary was lovely . She provided great recommendations on the food and overall experience was awesome!
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Jan 16, 2023
Karyn B.
Love the style and feel of the restaurant! The service was very good, and the food was mediocre. Appetizers were good, but the mains fell short unfortunately. Especially for the price.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Mar 03, 2021
Alana A.
Great service all around. Some issues with COVID rules (lack of masks at times, more than allowed number of guests etc.)
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 11, 2022
Joanne W.
The food and service was excellent. We did find the noise level quite high, it was hard to have a conversation, we were a table of 4.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 05, 2024
David W.
overall excellent food and service , nice space , terrific menu selections
Business Response:
Hello David, Many thanks for letting us know how was your experience while dining with us. Much valued. Looking forward to your return;)- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 11, 2023
Alex A.
This has now become our first choice go to restaurant. We loved the atmosphere, John our waiter was amazing attentive yet not intrusive. Food was as advertised and very good. We will for sure make this one of our go to date night restaurants
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback, Alex! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 20, 2023
Kelvin K.
Nice ambiance, good food and service. Evan was a nice and helpful host.
Business Response:
Thank you for your feedback, Kelvin! We hope to see you back soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 21, 2023
Lucinda R.
The restaurant was rustic chic, which really impressed me. Our waitress was absolutely amazing and kind. However, the food was just ok. That being said, I would return to see if any of the other dishes or any better.
Business Response:
Thanks for your review Lucinda. Much appreciated.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 09, 2024
Theo V.
Great dining experience. Food was great
Business Response:
Thanks Theo for the feedback. Looking forward to next time;)- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 4/10
Dec 18, 2023
John D.
Nice but overpriced food. Okay setting. Poor service.
Business Response:
Hello John, We are sorry to hear that you received a poor service. Your overall review is much appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 4/10
Jan 01, 2023
Vincent M.
For $42, the steak couldn’t have been fatter and the fries couldn’t have been saltier. We were very disappointed in this meal for the price.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 21, 2023
Gerald O.
Only one white and one red wine per glass on offer. Total inflexibility for getting a glass of wine that was a reasonable match to the food. Food was quite good and interesting although a bit too much salt. Interesting cocktail selection.
We visited on a a THursday and there was only one other group in the restaurant.
Business Response:
Hi Gerald, Thank you for the feedback. Your observation will be reviewed. Take care,- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 09, 2024
Leah S.
Food was delicious! The decor is wonderful and our waitress was delightful. Will definitely be back.
Business Response:
Would love to have you back Leah! Thanks for the review. Much appreciated.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 20, 2021
Tanya R.
Excellent experience! Frank and Nick went above and beyond to make our evening special. Only suggestion is to have more vegetarian options.
- Overall: 4/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 5/10
Jun 19, 2022
Hope K.
We had a reservation and there was no table for us. They tried to save face by giving us a table under the open stairs that are the only entrance to the restaurant. We did not accept this table as that's disgusting. That table was not given to any other patrons that evening. We did get an acceptable table about 15 mins later and they did have a temporary table first. We were given menus, but no one asked us if we would like anything to drink. When we did get our table, it took another half hour to get our drinks. Appetizers didn't take too long, but when we hadn't received our main course 2 hours later, we were getting very upset. Also, while we were sitting waiting for our drinks, a friend of the matre d' came in with his girlfriend. They received their drinks in no time, finish their meal, paid and left before we had recieved our mains. The food was good and in the end, they did compensate for the delay, but not sure if we will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
May 03, 2022
Maryann B.
Overall we think you do a wonderful job. The only reason ‘value’ came out to a ‘9’ rating is that the wine prices are slightly high for the actual retail cost.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2021
Adrian S.
Incredible restaurant - Food was absolutely delicious!!! So tasty!!
A hidden gem!!
Great service, Frank (GM) and Mary, great experience!!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 27, 2024
Sam D.
The ambiance and overall vibe of the bistro were fabulous - upscale yet cozy. The staff were phenomenal! The food was decent, for the price I was expecting a bit more of the "wow factor", it seemed some flavours overpowered the main course (the cheeses on the burger were very strong that I couldn't taste the incredible blend of meats the burger included, and the pork belly main was yummy but needed some spice and acid to pair with the powerful pork belly taste).
Business Response:
Hello Sam, Your detailed feedback is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you back soon. Thanks again for dining with us.- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 6/10
Jan 30, 2024
Breonna B.
Unfortunately, I asked for real lemon in my drink, and it was from a bottle (which has a very different taste), our steak was overcooked and the cheese truffle fries didn’t taste at all like truffle. Doesn’t seem to be worth the value
Business Response:
Hello Breonna, This day was incredibly busy for us and understaffed due to last minute absences. Nonetheless, we truly apologize for the flaws mentioned in your review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us as this information is highly valued and helps with overall service improvement. Take care- Overall: 4/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Oct 28, 2022
Krissy A.
We waited about 20 mins for our drink kept being told sorry its coming. We never got asked if we wanted a second drink and the food overall (had steak frites and the hen) was just ok. I wouldnt go back, we were disappointed.