Hometown — Restaurant in Medicine Hat

Review for Hometown Culinary

From the moment we walked through the door, Hometown Culinary felt like, well, home. We were warmly greeted by one of the owners, whose genuine smile and welcoming energy made us feel like long-lost friends. This set the tone for an evening that was as much about comfort and connection as it was about exceptional food.

The decor is a delightful blend of nostalgia and charm—like stepping into a cozy, elegant version of Grandma’s kitchen. Elements like a Singer sewing machine-turned-sink, eclectic scrolling lights, antique stoves, and reclaimed wooden doors transport you back to cherished childhood memories while still feeling fresh and unique.

Our culinary journey began with two appetizers: the Pad Thai fries and the Beet & Chèvre salad. The fries were a creative twist—crispy, tangy, and irresistible—while the salad offered a perfect balance of earthy beets and creamy chèvre.

For mains, we enjoyed the Salmon and Osso Buco. The salmon was flawlessly cooked, but the Osso Buco stole the show for me—tender, rich, and my first (and now favorite) taste of veal. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavors that set Hometown Culinary apart from other local spots.

Dessert was a fitting finale. We savored the classic tiramisu, light and decadent, and the fun, nostalgic s’mores in a cup—a delightful nod to childhood campfires.

Beyond the fantastic food and ambiance, one standout detail sets Hometown Culinary apart: their commitment to paying staff a living wage, complete with health benefits. There’s no tip option here because they believe in taking care of their team. This thoughtful, ethical approach made our meal feel even more special.

Hometown Culinary isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience—a warm embrace of incredible flavors, heartfelt hospitality, and a commitment to community. Highly...

My wife and I finally checked out Hometown in downtown Medicine Hat and we were very impressed and will definitely be back! It fills a hole in the local dining scene in town. It has a modern, European feel to it, with its mix of clean, modern style, exposed brick and cool antique touches, such as the antique sewing machine counters in the washroom, antique door, framed spoon collection and interesting art. As an artist myself, I really appreciated the thoughtful touches and design.

The service was friendly, prompt and excellent and we appreciated the ‘no need to tip’ approach to the business. It immediately reminded us of Scotland and Japan, where the staff are paid a living wage. It’s a refreshing thing to see, and a much needed change that makes dining simpler and shows that the management cares about their employees.

We sat upstairs and I appreciated the creative names of the cocktails and the fact that they had mock tails, as I am not much of a drinker. I had a tea and ordered the Walter Sobchack, which was a lovely white chocolate, coffee treat.

Luckily for us, as we have also been to Ireland and it was Saint Patrick’s day that week, they had Irish specials. I had the a big Irish breakfast, which brought back wonderful memories of our trip. It was absolutely delicious, with black pudding, eggs, baked beans, thick cut bacon, sausage, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and a delicious bubble and squeak. It was a killer meal! My wife had the Irish eggs Benedict with a potatoes pancake, corned beef, fried kale and a poached egg with fruit and a potato hash.

A beautiful new restaurant, with a great style, friendly staff and excellent food. A welcome addition to the local food scene and we will definitely be back and we will bring our...

Last night after months of waiting for their opening, we got to experience Home Town!! Immediately we were impressed and not disappointed in the slightest with their atmosphere and decor. The historic building with exposed brick, small cozy dining gave such an intimate feel and dining experience.

Their menu although small was loaded with dishes filled with unique flavors and combinations. Dishes were unique with some giving praise to other dishes from around the world.

We started with the bacon cream cheese dip served with mini pretzel loafs. This dip was unreal. Perfect amount of dip for the perfect about of loaves.

Next, we had the salmon with carrots and corn and Brussels sprouts. Amazing spiced crust on the salmon, perfectly cooked and so much flavor with a little heat in the carrot and corn.

The steak was the best steak I’ve had in memory whether from The Keg, Major Tom or anywhere. Perfectly grilled, spiced to perfection and absolutely unbelievable flavor.

To finish, we had to try 2 of their desserts. We devoured the Crème Brule and S’more Parfait. The Crème Brule was the perfect finish to the dinner.

We ventured upstairs to see their upper dining area complete with a “date table” and wall showing their families history including an old stove and singer sewing machines converted to bathroom sinks.

Home Town was an amazing anniversary date night and we can’t wait to go again, possibly for their weekly blind Sunday dinner where $90/person gets you a cocktail or mocktail, appetizer and...