Mad Hatters — Restaurant in undefined

Picture 2 travelers at a crosswalk in Hamilton wondering out loud which pub to check out, and out of nowhere, this man - Ben - comes around and gives awesome suggestions. Needless to say, he is a local, but also mentions that he is the head chef at Mad Hatters and that we should try and check it out while on vacation. Fast forward to NYE's eve and we decided to take our chance to grab seats as walk-ins the moment they opened. We weren't able to call ahead as we only had internet service on our phones. The host, although doubtful, was kind enough to check and luckily there were 2 seats, orchestra nonetheless, that we just needed to vacate by 8pm.

The restaurant atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for – intimate, but not stiff. The menu was small and made it easy to choose, but also challenging to not want to order everything! We ordered bacon-wrapped scallops with a pepper, mango, tamarind glaze for appetizers, and the sauté rock fish with a banana nut crust & dark n’ stormy sauce and surf and turf special for our entrees. Let me tell you, we were so glad that this was our last dinner before leaving Bermuda. Everything was so good, and you can tell that the dishes were made to order and fresh! Ben, as it turns out is not just the head chef, but also part-owner. During service, he casually sang and danced his way out of the kitchen, spotted us, and made sure to acknowledge that he remembered us, and he was thankful we were able to dine in, as we were just as thankful for the pub recommendations and leading us to his restaurant. He even invited us for champagne for their New Year’s Eve celebration at midnight! If only we weren’t flying back home in the morning...

If there’s one place worth checking out and dining to when you’re in Bermuda, it’s definitely at Mad Hatter’s. Fine dining, but with a relaxed atmosphere, outstanding food, and...

Best restaurant I’ve been to in Bermuda, among a couple dozen candidates. Legitimately one of the best culinary experiences I’ve ever enjoyed.

The service was snappy and fun, we were seated immediately, we arrived after the dinner rush and multiple folks asked in the span of a minute or two to ensure we were attended. They were fast with the drinks, which were well-made and healthy mixes, you understand.

If you came because you fell in love with something on the menu, fine. Otherwise just go with the special and trust the kitchen/chef. They are actually elite here, you won’t be disappointed.

We started with bacon wrapped scallions and garlic bread. The garlic bread was a recommendation by our server — it’s a unique take, entirely worth having in addition to any other appetizer. Soft, wonderfully buttery and garlicky, you really should try it.

I then had their special, which was a bone-in venison steak. I forgot to stipulate how I wanted it done, but it came back perfectly for the cut — on the rare side of medium rare, insanely tender with a beautiful flash sear, the best venison steak I’ve ever had. Which is saying something, I grew up rural, ate a TON of venison.

My partner got the blackened snapper, which was also excellent. Both came with vegetables cooked in sesame oil, so they weren’t some boring steamed affair. Really truly, from top to bottom, this place is absolutely excellent. My favorite restaurant in this whole country and one of the best places I’ve eaten...

Over the three years I've been on Bermuda, I've had the opportunity to visit many restaurants across the island. The one restaurant that always remained as one of my favorites was the Mad Hatters. There's a bit magic, as you traverse through a simple maze of roads slightly off Front Street, which leads to a restaurant with a rustic charm.

The food is consistently fantastic, with staff who are both amazing and friendly. From their warm greeting, to the time they seat you to your table, they cast the beginning of a story to a menu selection that is reimagined.

The menu varies on a weekly basis, providing you with a varied selection of ever changing choices based off the chef's inspiration. What drew me the most and always kept me coming back, was their Set Course Lunch Menu, offered only Tuesday through Friday (11AM to 2PM). You have the choice of a 2 Course Selection at $30 or 3 Course Selection at $38, with an Appetizer, Entree and/or Desert to choose from, with each course in itself having several options to choose from.

If there's only one restaurant you can choose from during your visit, then I recommend you come to the Mad Hatters to experience a bit of magic. Now that I've moved back to Canada, the Mad Hatters will always be a pleasant memory to recall when I...