Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Southern Ontario
  5. Hamilton
Berkeley North, Hamilton, ON

Berkeley North

4.8
4.8
1318 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Tapas / Small Plates
Set in the revitalized James St. North neighbourhood, Berkeley North is a West Coast inspired restaurant located on historic King William Street in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Berkeley North is the go to spot for a quick bite to eat, weekend late night cocktails, celebrating a special occasion or hosting a private party. Our young and passionate culinary team follows no scripts or rules when creating vibrant and unique dishes. We allow the seasons to influence our changing menu and are committed to using responsibly sourced ingredients. Ultimately, what is most important to us is the way you feel from the time you walk in our door to the time you leave. Our staff genuinely delivers a dining experience like no other in the city.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Uber Eats

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Global, International, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (905) 522-5858

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Joshua Fumo

  • Neighbourhood

    Hamilton

  • Cross Street

    James Street North & King William Street

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Southern Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

Sort by

Filters

  1. JasonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner! Food was outstanding, loved the pace of the tasting plates and the service. Great cocktails and wine. Definitely recommend this restaurant!!
  2. Shanev

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good, a little over priced. I recommend the gnocchi as we were blown away by the taste and texture of them.
  3. LauraS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Amazing food. Everything on the menu is incredible. Allotted 2 hours to eat before a show. Asked the waitress many times to bring us the bill and she seemed in no rush at all to accommodate us. She was told numerous times throughout our stay that we were going to a show and had to be out at a certain time. There was no consideration taken.
  4. KelH

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Enjoyed the March prix fixe menu with cocktails and wine. Was perfect! Also, clean well-appointed bathrooms, including an accessible one on the main floor.
  5. BreanneH

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, cocktails and ambience. Highly recommend
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food - always such interesting combinations of ingredients and a definite must for those who enjoy sharing plates.
  7. Hebs

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food and service was great apart from some of the dishes being on the saltier side.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the planned dinner and it was perfection. I don’t even like mushrooms and the mushroom dumpling were amazing! Definitely a great experience eating out.
  9. Matthew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing here. Their head chef Josh is incredible. All the staff was really pleasant too!
  10. RyanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my grandparents here for dinner and they loved it! The food was delicious and in good portions, and service was very quick. Glad this is where we went.
  11. BarbaraH

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    This was probably my 8th time eating at BN. As always the food and drinks were amazing. The service however was definitely not up to the standard I’ve experienced in the past. My companion and I waited at least 15 minutes before we were approached to order drinks and it wasn’t that busy. Our server was friendly but didn’t seem experienced with pacing at all. Overall everything else was great. Just a little disappointing from a service aspect. Hopefully with more training this can be avoided in future :)
  12. HamiltonFoodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food! This is one of my favourite restaurants.
  13. Erika

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BN never disappoints!! Service and food were exceptional as always, the vibe is perfect :)
  14. BillH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great. I’d like to return, and will bring more guests.
  15. PeterB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was spectacular - fantastic food and service.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wonderful first time experience from food to service to atmosphere. The cocktails were extra special too!
  17. MichaelK

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Berkeley North was incredible, with the overall experience being amazing but with the excellent food the clear highlight. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in Hamilton.
  18. RobynM

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance and service were excellent. The food was okay - not what I expected.
  19. AndreaR

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    We had a reservation through open table for 7pm but unfortunately there wasn't a table available for us till 7:45 and there was no space at the bar to have a drink. We ended up walking to the Mule for a drink while we waited. We mentioned to the server and they did offer an apology (not a drink or anything) but it was very inconvenient. Food and ambiance and service (other than that incident) were great otherwise.
  20. ANTONELLAL

    Toronto

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic! Birthday dinner for my dear friend. Her first time at Berkeley North and she was beyond impressed. Our waitress (wish I could remember her name) was amazing and Noor made us the most delicious cocktails. Perfect evening as always. Can’t wait to come back!
  21. PatrickG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had been here a few times in 2018/2019 and finally had our return visit. We had most of the small plates menu, six of the eight offerings, which were organized for us into complimentary pairing. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated; the dishes that didn't land for us kept us talking about the quality of ingredients and the skill of preparation. The service truly is outstanding and such care has been taken to make an amazing space. Whenever we think of having an evening out, Berkley North will certainly be top contender for us.
  22. SansSoja

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was amazing, and prices were fair to maybe a bit high. But the atmosphere was also great so that made up for it. A couple details of our orders were wrong, but one was fine because the dish we got instead was outstanding. The other two were corrected quickly when I brought them up. Overall I really enjoyed this place for a Valentine's dinner and recommended it and go again myself.
  23. LloydA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time. Food was great and the service was too notch as well. Look forward to the next time.
  24. pamd

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    beautiful spot - enjoyed the special tasting menu good value, matched with the wine pairing. favourite was the mushroom dumplings - also the cherry kombucha was fabulous!
  25. JessicaQ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, as usual. My favourite place in Hamilton, hands down.
  26. RichardH

    Toronto

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We just did assorted apps. All were good except the steak was rather bland and tough. Had a great corner booth for 2. Server was very good.
  27. KatieDee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place to eat and share plates, love the concept!
  28. CrazyLegSaunders

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Cozy place , I went here for a 1st date. The food was top shelf. Very welcoming feeling and the service was also great. It was a little on the louder side for my liking but other than that everything else was immaculate!
  29. Serena

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at this cozy, comfortable little place. My only regret was that I hadn’t gone there sooner! We were there early, but even when it started to fill up, the noise level was like a gentle hum of happy diners. Our server and his trainee, were very friendly and helpful but without hovering. All the staff were attentive without being intrusive. Had a lovely conversation with the owner, Matt, whose commitment to his customers having an outstanding dining experience and pride in his restaurant are evident. Now - the food! We had the mushroom dumplings, beef spring rolls and avocado salad as appetizers. The first two were my favourite (even though I’m not normally a fan of mushrooms). So many lovely Asian-inspired flavours. The avocado salad had great textures and flavours, and was good, but not our favourite part of the meal as it was a little more spicy and tangy than we would have liked. Next, we had steak frites with homemade mayo - so delicious! We managed to force ourselves to have one of each kind of profiteroles - a custard-filled and a chocolate mocha-filled. These were tasty too - a perfect end to the meal. Overall, a really lovely dining experience. I can’t wait to go there again.
  30. BlakeR

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Now where should I begin... if you are living in the Hamilton area or are ever traveling through the area I HIGHLY reccomend this resturant to you and your family/friends. Weather it's a celebration or just a night out this place is for you! The service and food were outstanding and the vibe truely is the best in the city! Please do yourself a favour and stop by and eat here!
  31. heavy

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic
  32. MichelleS

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good atmosphere and noise level. We had a great corner table near the windows where our table if 4 could talk easily. Loved the set menu and soring rolls!
  33. AmandaC

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow!! This restaurant was amazing! From the second we walked in, the staff was friendly, the ambiance was perfect and the food & drink were beyond anything I’d expected. My friend and I had the January tasting menu which was total perfection. There was a cocktail and mocktail menu - I had two mocktails (because the first one was so great I couldn’t stop myself from ordering another!) as something different & they were spectacular! I also have to rave about our server, Maddie - she was absolutely lovely. Attentive and friendly without being over the top and SO professional! I will definitely be back and raving about Berkeley North to everyone I meet between now & then! 10/10 and then some!!
  34. cheech

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful venue for a date…beautiful company, we had the tasters menu…overall very good, wonderful service!
  35. Denise

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    steak frites and gnocchi were both incredible, wouldnt have the beef spring rolls again. service was a little slow, but the staff was very friendly and personable
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all around!
  37. TaylorN

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly and insightful recommendations from the bar tender and each dish came out in a timely manner. Great date night place
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Fantastic service. Food was ok- to be honest, expectation a lot higher due to how strong the reviews are. We started with a kale salad- your average kale salad, great fresh/warm croutons, apart from that nothing out of ordinary. Steak and frites: steak cook perfect, frites. Gnocchi: cooked well, lacked flavour. Dessert: almond tart- lack flavour, server took critique well and waived cost from bill. Overall, excellent service and atmosphere but food below expectation.
  39. KelseyC

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Berkeley North has a wonderful ambience and delicious food. Better yet, the culture is inclusive, welcoming and you can see that the staff enjoy working there. I highly recommend this restaurant!
  40. Rose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were friendly and attentive, and had great food and drink recommendations. One of the best restaurants I've eaten at in the past few years. I'd highly recommend to anyone in Hamilton!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Berkeley North using the Order Online button. Berkeley North also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Berkeley North also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 522-5858.

Berkeley North is rated 4.8 stars by 1318 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for Berkeley North

31 King William Street, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    James Street North & King William Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Hamilton

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Global, International, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Joshua Fumo

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 700, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking LogoPriceline LogoKAYAK LogoAgoda LogoRentalcars LogoOpenTable Logo