Review Wild Orchid - Hamilton

Well hands down best calamari in town perfectly cooked. All there seafood dishes are cooked to perfection . Enjoy a nice patio open in the nice weather. Did I say best calamari in town .

This place is awesome! The food and service was fantastic, our server Claudia was super friendly and fun to be around. The patio is such a cool place to hang out. Highly recommend the seafood pasta. (In the picture we had already eaten a bunch of the shellfish, it came with a ton!)

Was so looking forward to trying this restaurant with my daughter. Was Immediately turned off by the odd smell the restaurant had when we entered.. it wasn't what they were cooking at that moment, it was an embedded smell, you could just tell. Décor very old , dark and not the cleanest. Salt and pepper shakers on table were dirty, smudged and needed filling. Was a real turn off. We shared the large seafood rice dish, most of the seafood was overcooked and chewy, most of the clams shells were filled with the rice which was also a turn off, couldn't taste the clams as the rice overpowered everything. The only thing that we enjoyed was the appetizer, the calamari. The Stuffed Bread with sausage was also disappointing, I believe the bread was underdone as it was too doughy. We didn't complain, Maybe that was a mistake but this was an early Mother's Day dinner and my daughter came from out of town. We ended up going out for a nice lunch elsewhere the next day before she had to leave for home, just to make up for the poor dinner. Sorry folks but much more attention to detail is needed in your establishment and in the kitchen.

The most disappointing experience I've had especially when it was highly recommended by a work colleague. The food was tasteless. Didn't even have salt. The shrimp just tasted like it was doused in tomato sauce. I could barely eat the food on the plate. Had to stop and get dinner after I left here after spending 200 bucks. I'm sorry guys but you need to really work on your meals. Will not return or recommend

It was mine and my boyfriends first time at this restaurant tonight and we loved it!! The food was amazing, very nice atmosphere and the service was fantastic! We had a lovely waitress named Claudia and she was a sweetheart 😊

Awesome place for Portuguese food! Seafood dishes are amazing. Wild Orchid has been a staple on James Street north for many years. Have come here for family events or just an evening out and the service is always excellent. Been coming to this place for years and will continue to be a returning customer.

So much good food! The calamari and paella were amazing and we can't wait to go back.

Sangria is pretty good, highlight of the place. Service was great too very helpful and doted over us nicely. Unfortunately, the food doesn’t live up-to the hype. The calamari potion size and sauce was underwhelming and left me wondering how you can justify 5 pieces of calamari covered in Ragu for $14 can be justified. Summer sausage in the dough was ‘Meh’ at best, wasn’t under or overcooked it was just really unappealing and corny looking. Nothing tasted microwaved but just gave off that vibe. I arrived excited and hungry, and left disappointed and unsatisfied.

I love the whole vibe of the place. Was there on New Year’s Eve for Dinner and have been there plenty of times before and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Thank you for a lovely night.

I've not had anything from their menu that wasn't absolutely outstanding!!! Great ownership and amazing service in the heart of historic downtown Hamilton...Literally a flawless place to dine...Deserving of the many awards they have received!

I did not know Portuguese make pasta? .... way over priced ....the calmari were tuff and Natas in a champagne glass ?????? Brownies were odd tasting ....would not recommend this place

The best Mediterranean menu. Flavours like no other. Wide variety of choices, great staff.

I'm there every couple of months, and have been for at least 15 years. Place is great, authentic Portuguese food, great atmosphere, service is kind and food comes out promptly. Love it. Thanks

Had such a fantastic experience for my dad's 60th. We had a large group (40) and each and every person complimented not only the food but the excellent service. Would recommend this restaurant every time. Happy 20 years!

I was there with a very large group (not easy to serve) and everything was fantastic! Food was hot and prompt, service was perfect! The staff were knowledgeable, professional and upbeat. The traditional Portuguese dishes were delicious, and the mainstream entrees looked great! Do yourself a favour and come here!!

Service not the best but the food was really good. Definitely going back.

welcome to the great taste of authentic portugese food & great services at the western european community of hamilton.

Service was a little slow but food was good, worth the wait.

loved it to bits. great service, wonderful atmosphere and outstanding food & drink. Can not wait to return!

Best paella and calamari! It was excellent, definitely will be back!

Never been so disappointed Would never recommend this place Great job in ruining my night celebrating our 30 year wedding Anniversary . Ps Don't order the Lamb Unless all you want is to suck on bones How about a negative-2 Star Rating

Awesome restaurant great food friendly service!service was a little slow but expected for a busy popular restaurant!

Loved it. Shared a lovely dinner there. My daughter and I both had seafood dishes, perfectly prepared and fabulously flavored with the right amount of spices. We cannot wait to go back. Service was professional and attentive.

Great food and a friendly atmosphere

Great food and service! We were a big group and they took good care of us!