Was in Hamilton for work so came here on my own. The wait staff were really friendly the atmosphere was really nice. I had the eye fillet steak with fries on the side. They didn’t actually ask me how I would like my steak but when I cut into it it was cooked perfectly!!! There was a bit of a wait on my food but the restaurant was actually quite busy. To make up for the wait I was given a complimentary dish which was realllly tasty! Would definitely go back again :-)
After nagging my bf for dinner here for almost 6 months, we Finally came here for dinner for celebration.
This place did not disappoint us.
I ordered the eye fillet and he ordered the duck breast. Like the other reviewers have said, the main came a bit late. When reserving the place, we were told there is a 2 hour turnaround time. However the main only came 1 hour after we ordered.
But mains were very nice though. Much better than similar dishes at other restaurants for the same price. Very saucy.
Also very much enjoyed the dessert. I ordered the ice cream pie and he ordered the rice pudding.
It was good portion if you ordered entree, main and desserts. But wouldn't be enough if you only had main dish.
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We came here for a celebratory dinner while in town based on the recommendations of several people. We were 8 people but had booked ahead so they had a large table ready for us. It was pretty busy when we arrived and therefore it was loud, but not so much that it was a problem. The food was amazing, I loved everything I had and everything I tasted off other people's plates. The only comment I would make is the main took awhile to come out, they were busy which would be the reason why, but for me that took it from a 4.5 to a 4.
We had already had celebratory bubbles and snacks at the hotel so we didn't order entrees.
I had the eye fillet main which was amazing, it came with truffled mash, short rib tortellini and shallots.
We ordered sides to share and had the brussels with pancetta, rocket with pear and fries.
For dessert I had the churros which dulce de leche - one of my favourite things. All amazing. Their dessert menu had some unusual sounding dishes on it and my mum ordered the rice pudding dish which came with sour raspberry ambrosia, lime marscapone and sherbet. I would never order that usually but I tasted some and it was amazing!
went for impromptu drinkies and food last Friday night...bar snacks or tapas were yum we had the rice paper rolls with yummy dipping sauces and the chicken nibbles and the ribs......hey its a little pricey for the size but sure is tasty......the place is smaller than I imagined and it isn't quiet...I wouldn't go here for a quiet intimate dinner...but staff were great and the food was very tasty and the wine...oh the wine :)
We enjoyed an exceptional dining experience here with friends from overseas. Everything ticked the boxes - food, wine selection, service! Loved the extras such as palate refreshers... thoughtful, attentive service without being over the top.
Hard to decide which dishes to choose from a wonderful menu... deserves high ratings! A memorable experience! Thanks!
Nice place to go for a dinner date. Standard European food.
Best fish dish I have eaten in years - probably ever and the staff were all attentive,helpful and happy to go out of their way just as they were in the old premises. As I know where Bridge St. is I
knew I'd need to drive there and the space is so lovely it was certainly worth their effort to move there ( especially if it keeps Alice from returning).
A great dinning!!! experience.
This was our third visit in the last couple of months and each time it just gets better and better. The quality of the food is amazing and the service is the perfect balance of attentiveness and relaxed friendly style. There are plenty of interesting wines to choose from to match the dishes. By far the best restaurant in Hamilton.
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I was very excited to hear when Chim Choo Ree moved from their small restaurant on Victoria Street to a larger building by the river on Bridge St.
Their old location was small, dark, and at times the location didn't match the quality of the food produced.
We were extremely happy when walking into their new location. Open, fresh, well-lit, and an unique style greeted us from the door. The abundance of light made the restaurant feel warming and youthful.
We were set at a large beautiful wooden table and drink orders were taken. Not a big drinker, I ordered pink lemonade, which I haven't had since my childhood days in America, was simply perfect, and a great balance between sweet and sour.
At first glance at the menu, pricing seemed a bit high, but we were assured by friends who dined the night before that it was well worth the price tag.
We ordered some starters and the service was amazing, our glasses were empty for mere seconds before someone asked us if we wanted another drink or some more water for the table.
Starters came out shortly after we ordered and were larger than we expected. It was a good thing that our party of 8 had only ordered 4 starters. The restaurant filled up quickly and our mains came out around 40 minutes later, which didn't feel like a long wait and didn't leave our stomachs wanting for long, since the starters were so filling.
The portion size was more than I expected. I ordered the eye fillet, lyonnaise, blue cheese beignets, sardelaise, and caramel shallot. I normally order my beef cooked to medium rare but I was urged by the waiter to have it as recommended, at rare. I was a bit hesitant but I am so glad that I took the waiters advice. It was simple divine. Like a hot knife cutting through butter. Tender and perfectly cooked. And was paired perfectly with the blue cheese beignets, which could have been heavy, strong and over taking the beef, but it didn’t.
I couldn't finish the entire plate, it was a shame but my brother-in-law was able to help me out in cleaning my plate. After mains we sat and talked for a while before a waitress took desert orders. We suspected that the theme of 'large portions' would play into desserts so we ordered four between the eight in our party.
Again, was a great decision on our part! The churros were paired with a caramel sauce, and again Chim Choo Ree delivered. They were the perfect size, both churro and sauce was the perfect warm tempurature. It wasn't heavily covered in sugar, which was good since the caramel sauce was sweet. We also had the rice pudding mousse, which was mind blowing. The texture of mousse but the taste of rice pudding. It was an experiment the chefs must have taken, and it paid off- everyone at the table had some and we all agreed it was the dish of the night.
We arrived at around 8 and walked out close to 12, which when written at 4 hours seems like a long night, but we were entertained, never waiting for drinks, food, and we were never pressured to leave when desserts were finished. The staffs was beyond expectations, as was the food.
Well done.
Dinner with a large group on 20th March 2014 (about 10 people). First time at the restaurant, but heard a lot about it.
First impressions were good i.e. nicely decked out. Bit loud as some people have suggested, but not too bad.
Staff have been slated before in reviews, but the two young ladies looking after us did a fine job. Did what was expected and had a smile to. Nice one.
Food was excellent, but don't go there for big servings of anything! In fact the desert was very small for about $17 or so!! However, these so called "fine dining" restaurants are not known for serving loads of food, so most people know what to expect. The taste had better make up for it, and by and large it did on this night. Not cheap, but that goes with the territory.
Probably worth 4.5 starts, but I'll round it up!! :)
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Imaginative menu that brings a great twist to some of my favourites. Especially the Tartare.
It was so difficult to choose because so many menu items were enticing to me! And the menu changes constantly as they use seasonal ingredients, which is something I love to see.
Well curated, perfectly seasoned and nicely balanced.
Service was incredible. The waitress really looked after me by making sure I could still dine after having car troubles thus making me need to phone and say I’ll be late, but being so late that she had to double check if I was still coming.
She spoke knowledgeably of the menu and her love for working at this particular venue. Which sends a great message about the whole place. Also gave great suggestions.
I arrived late on a Tuesday night, so by the time I arrived, the last table were just leaving. The waitress made up for the atmosphere though, and allowed me to sit up on the bar for my meal and she provided interesting conversation which was not obligatory but greatly appreciated after a hard day.
Decor: very much my thing.
The owners/chefs were inspired by Mary Poppins. Fun and creative space to fit the name.
Can hardly wait to return, thank you!!
My husband and I went Chim Choo Ree for my birthday dinner. The atmosphere, service, and foods were spot on. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anybody who wants to be pampered and enjoy true fine dining experience in Hamilton.
My favourite restaurant in Hamilton! It was my friend's birthday and all of us had a great time here. The food was so nice and I highly recommend cured salmon as entree and duck breast as main. The staffs were so kind and friendly too. Definitely coming back next time :)
Goodness me - what else can you say but WOW!!
The flavours they created were incredible! A different taste every bite.
And a 'Rice pudding' with raspberry icecream that ... I don't think I will ever experience in my life again. Wow, just wow.
And the waitress, was attentive and wonderful, the venue, quiet and relaxing- visited 19/10/23 7pm
5 stars without question - the food was devine, luck the plate good with each dish. Service was superb from excellent knowledgeable staff, including creating on a whim a desirable summer cocktail. A most enjoyable experience.
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As an huge foodie I very much enjoyed my dinner here.
I am very picky with how the ambience of the restaurant is and good service is an absolute must for me. I was attended by a young lady that seemed to lack some experience however made up with her very bright personality.
The food is extraordinary! Venison I absolutely loved it and the bread was amazing. For entrees me and my brother both ordered the tortellini And it was fantastic. My last tortellini experiences from portofino was horrible but this was perfect. The filling and pastry ratio was perfect And the cream went very well with the tortellini.
For mains I had the venison and it was cooked perfectly. The risotto was so full of flavour and probably the best dish I have ever had. For dessert we shared one large cheese board and I gotta say the Brie went so well with the cracker. Wasn’t too keen with the cheddar however.
I Went over to The kitchen to thank the chefs and one of the chefs was absolutely hilarious.
I had an very enjoyable dinner tonight thank to all the staff that made our night I will be back
All round pretty yummy! We got the duck and lamb rack which were both very delicious, wish there was a little more on the plate but it was very nice. Deserts were not as yum as I hoped but weren't bad. The blueberry cake was the nicest. The chocolate fondant was not very sweet at all and could tell it was made with dark chocolate, didn't enjoy those little coffee balls haha and the early gray pudding in the cup was a cross between a bit yuck and kinda more ish, was like thick cream with ice cream in the middle. Wouldn't order it again or the chocolate fondant but ate majority of it
This is the best restaurant I have ever been to. Food is exceptional, in taste and presentation, atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. The staffs know their food and wine matchings. Eye Fillet was wonderful best food I have had for a long time, Vin chaud cocktail was recommended to me by the manager and I had never heard of it before. It had a very nice unique smell and taste. The aroma was fabulous and the drink is served warm which gave a very cozy feeling when I drank it.
This is a great dining experience and we will certainly visit again.
We went to Chim Choo Ree for our 2y wedding anniversary. The waitresses were so lovely and went above and beyond to help. They made sure we had a highchair and plenty of napkins for our 6m old baby. They didn’t bat an eye when we had to take turns to eat our dinner. Will definitely be back!
Offering a fine dining experience of a fusion between European/Asian cuisine, Chim Choo Ree is one of Hamilton's must visit restaurants.
I was able to easily book my appointment over the phone.
Upon arrival, friendly staff provided outstanding service and led us to our tables. For my birthday, I ordered an entrée of beef tartare, followed by a main of snapper with lemon cream pasta.
The food was excellent but the wait times were unfortunately very long. We had to wait at least fifty minutes for the entrée, followed by another forty minutes for the main.
I was able to leave very satisfied but I hope they could improve on their service times.
Parking is spacious and the interior is immaculately modern.
Would recommend!
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