I was delighted to find a vegan/vegetarian menu at The Diplomat! It was a treat to have thoughtful meat substitutes for a change like cauliflower "steak", which is unlike typical restaurants that just offer a veggie burger patty to appease vegetarians/vegans. We enjoyed the atmosphere and service was excellent. I highly recommend!!
My wife and I found this place yesterday on our way back from toronto. It was incredible the staff was amazing and assertive. The ambiance is second to none. I totally recommend this to anyone heading to Hamilton or through it. Can't wait to go back!
We hosted our wedding at The Diplomat and had a great experience. The planning process was fun and easy. They were very flexible to our ideas and really enhanced our vision with their suggestions. The food and service were stand-outs of the night. We had a few emails the next day praising The Diplomat from family members:
“Thank you for a wonderful evening last night!!! What a fabulous spot - the food was delicious and it had the coolest atmosphere.”
“It was a lovely restaurant; the food was very good; the servers all pleasant.”
“I missed thanking you for asking me to attend a great event. The front desk at the hotel told us it was a great location,certainly the food and the service was first class.”
Thank you to The Diplomat, Carly, and all the staff for their efforts in making our wedding an exceptionally fun night!
Excellent food and fantastic patio service! They take care in what they do. Gonna see us again. Excellent vegan and meat options and flavours.
Had lunch today with my wife for Valentine’s Day.
I have to say it was the one of the best dining experiences we have had. The cocktails were exceptional and the appetizers tasty. The crab Rangoon dip was fantastic as well as the Jerusalem artichoke soup. The chilli crab noodles and sticky pork was full of flavour. The cast iron chicken was tender and tasty with root vegetables. Our server was attentive and friendly while providing fantastic service.
Highly recommend this restaurant.
Absolutely Amazing! One of the best steaks I have ever had, and the banana split for dessert was the perfect ending. Service was warm and attentive and we weren't rushed through our meal. Will definitely be back
Larissa Boggs Faulkner
+5
Beautiful decor. Professional courteous waitstaff. Bartender custom made me a pear martini by hand chopping and muddling some Asian pear he got from the kitchen. Wow! Fabulous!
What a wonderful addition to the Hamilton restaurant scene. Fantastic food, service, vibe, decor. Everything about The Diplomat is top notch. Five stars all the way. Can't wait to go back!
Great cocktails. Shared the delicious popcorn chicken to start and had the spicy crab/sticky pork as a main. Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. It quickly became a new favourite.
The atmosphere is awesome!! We loved the food and couldn't believe how amazing the staff was, so attentive and knowledgeable. Already have our next visit reserved, can't wait!!
Wow! Amazing service & the food was outstanding!! Literally outstanding!!!! This restaurants ambience and style is 2nd to none! Loved it!!
Superb service! Excellent variety of dishes! Stunning decor! ❤️ Highly recommend!
Awesome atmosphere, great service and interesting dishes. Love sitting up at the bar and people watching.
Our meals were amazing and the service that we got from our waitress Alex was just as amazing �
Absolutely amazing food, atmosphere and service!! � Thank you for an incredible experience.
Great feel, staff, service and delish food.
Congrats on your opening wishing you much success.
Excellent vibe! Love it there. Going back for dinner this week!
Had a gorgeous meal on their patio this evening. We started with their pork belly and the garlic knots. The pork belly was incredible and the knots were great. Then we enjoyed the Diplo Burger and the salmon. The burger was huge and delicious and the salmon was the best I’ve had in a long time. The service was quick and friendly as well. We will definitely be returning!
Fantastic!! We already love sister restaurants The French and The Aberdeen Tavern and we finally tried the Diplomat.
Best Mother’s Day brunch we have ever had! The staff are so welcoming and professional. We could not have felt more catered to. The buffet items were all excellent quality..from the fine pastries to the meats, cheeses and fruits. I was spoiled with a mimosa too! Plenty of mains to chose from off the menu. All of our entrees were excellent! Food is fresh and well prepared. Our server was a delight too! What a memorable experience. Looking forward to our next meal here!!
Mike “Venom Ninja” Hilario
+5
Great place to hang out and eat! Staff was so friendly and our waiter literally smiled the whole time serving us! Such a very warm atmosphere. It's spacious and has a beautiful rustic look. Food here is awesome! Fun for the whole family! Located in a tightly packed neighborhood of street restaurants, we had to park a ways off. It was cold out so it seem a wee bit longer. I can see this area would be popping in the summer. Great experience! Stay safe out there friends!
Another gem on the Hamilton must visit eatery list. Phenomenal service and unique foodie offerings. Great romantic venue. Fills fast. Reservations recommended. Lots of parking around. Restaurant located On upper level. Don't know if it could be made wheelchair accesible.
My family rented a private space package with food and champagne. Nice ambiance. Lots of parking areas nearby. The food teasers were great. I ordered some squash risotto because risotto is a pain to cook. Craft draft beers on tap were great. Our waitress was the best. Took care of us and treated us like friends. Best place I have been to in a long time.
10/10 food, service, and vibes.
This was my first dinner experience in Hamilton ever and very happy that it was at The Diplomat.
We got the best of their appetizers: coconut shrimp, garlic knots with marinara sauce, and wonton nachos (HIGHLY recommend) and I had the blackened fish for my main (fresh, light, tasty!).
Food and drinks came out quickly with excellent customer service at every point of the dining experience.
Need to try the rest of this menu!! Thanks for an awesome service.
I fell in love with The Diplomat probably about 3 years ago now. Awesome vibe inside, never had a meal that didn’t impress me, and one of the best Manhattans I’ve ever had (I don’t know if they do the saturated cherry regularly, but they should). I’ve loved sitting at the chef’s table, and on their awesome loungers. Coming out of lockdown they have handled service beautifully. Front of house and back of house have made every meal there a delight.
Loved the experience here! Everyone was really friendly and the food was great. I loved the Greek nachos and my wife LOVED the Thai cauliflower bites. We will definitely swing by again, maybe enjoy the patio on our next visit.
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