Hamilton Foodie's Ultimate Guide | Post-Exam Celebration Spots

🏆 Top 7 Must-Visit Restaurants 1️⃣ Rapscallion 📍 178 James St N | 🕒 *Tue-Sun 11AM-11PM* New Menu Stars: 🧀 Whipped Feta - Creamy feta with local honey & candied walnuts ($14) 🍸 James St. Mule - Ginger-infused vodka with house-made lime bitters ($13) Student Deal: 10% off food with valid ID (excluding alcohol) 2️⃣ Undefined 📍 35 King William St | 🕒 *Wed-Sun 5-10PM* Vibe: Industrial-chic with living plant walls Pro Tip: Their Chef's Tasting Menu ($65) changes weekly BYOW: $25 corkage for that special bottle you've been saving 3️⃣ HAMBRGR 📍 49 King William St | 🕒 Daily 11AM-10PM Burger Breakdown: 🍄 Magic Mushroom - Portobello mushroom with truffle aioli ($16) 🍗 Chicken & Waffles - Buttermilk fried chicken with maple sriracha glaze ($18) Secret Menu: Ask for "The Mac Attack" - burger topped with mac'n'cheese 4️⃣ Saltlick Smokehouse 📍 282 James St N | 🕒 Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM Meat Lover's Paradise: 🥩 Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat Ribs ($29.99) - Fall-off-the-bone tender 🧀 Poutine of the Day - Always loaded with smoked meats ($12) 5️⃣ Barangas On The Beach 📍 380 Van Wagners Beach Rd | 🕒 Daily 11:30AM-11P Greek Island Escape: 🔥 Flaming Saganaki - "Opa!" moment guaranteed ($15) 🌅 Best Sunset Views - Reserve patio seats 2 weeks in advance 6️⃣ Ancaster Mill 📍 548 Old Dundas Rd | 🕒 Brunch Sun 10AM-2PM Waterfront Dining: 🍳 Sunday Brunch Buffet - Fresh omelet station + seafood tower ($45) 📸 Photo Spot - Request table by the waterfall window 7️⃣ La Cantina 📍 60 Walnut St S | 🕒 Tue-Sun 4:30-10PM Authentic Italian: 🍝 Frutti di Mare - Serves 2-3 people ($38) 🍰 Tiramisu - Soaked in espresso for 48 hours ($9) 💡 Student Survival Guide Budget Hack: Split mains at La Cantina & Rapscallion Timing: 3-5PM "Dead Zone" for shortest waits Transport: #5 bus stops near all downtown locations 🎉 Final Week Specials (May 1-15): Undefined: Free dessert with entrée purchase HAMBRGR: $5 milkshakes after 8PM #MacLife #HamiltonEats #StudentFoodGuide #OntarioFoodScene