Dunas Verdes Restaurant in Hamilton

253 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2, Canada

★★★★★
(184 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Dunas Verdes is a Portuguese Restaurant serving fresh and real portuguese food Since March 1994 On the heart of James street north Hamilton This place is a great place, clean, cozy with a beautiful music ambiance. We Accept reservations for familys more than 6.

Address
253 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2, Canada
Plus Code
747M+6C Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Live music
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
184 reviews

Most Mentioned

portuguese food (24) atmosphere (13) family (11) patio (10) sandwich (9) beer (9) calamari (8) grilled (5) turbot (4) cod (3)
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★★★★★
November 16, 2024

Delicious sandwich and great music! We went last Thursday for the first time and ordered the "Quentinha" sandwich, which was packed with flavour and delicious tender meat. It was open mic night, and I was surprised by the quality of the music. There were lots of sing-along worldwide classics, Brazilian tunes, and even some great slow, deep, beautiful rock songs played. A bit for every taste! I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and the staff was super friendly. I was pleasantly surprised with my visit and will definitely go back.

★★★★★
August 31, 2024

The best staff and the owners are amazing .food always fresh and excellent 👌 very happy with everything. 100 % recommended. all the best

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

If you are looking for a delicious affordable brunch, yes with fancy coffee too, this is your place. And for lunch and dinner I strongly recommend their sea food dishes. And if you are lucky you may even find yourself dancing with some welcoming party group. At least I did! 🫶

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was absolutely amazing! Great portion sizes for the entrees will definitely come back!

★★★★★
February 3, 2024

Had a great late dinner here with friend. The Poetryugal style seafood rice is blast! All other dishes are great, I've enjoyed everything. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★
June 14, 2022

Don’t sleep on this place! The food is spectacular and the service is so friendly and unassuming. Food is fresh, creative yet traditional and presented very well. Atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Cute patio! Would highly recommend.

★★★★
May 13, 2022

Nice place. Food was fresh, predictable and tasty. Would've loved a touch more seasoning but I have somewhat elevated standards for the Portugese food after many trips Monteal. Overall, I recommend this place; definitely sit on the patio for the full experience.

★★★★★
October 27, 2020

Another place you would never know it existed in Hamilton, small quaint mom and pop restaurant. Don't let the atmosphere fool you, the place is extremely clean immaculate! Service was friendly, they didn't make you hurry, they made you take your time. The food was exceptional, great taste, fresh, delicious and big serving. Pricing was phenomenal. Grilled turbot with rice, fries and salad ❤️ Calamari salad with olive oil, and spices. ❤️ Shrimp, with rice and special sauce (not sure what the sauce is but it was delicious) ❤️ The second time around gets better and better..this time it was takeaway to enjoy the food at the comfort of your home. The food again was delicious, introduced family to Dunas Verdes and they too was amazed on how delicious this place is and how they never ate there before. This place is definitely more than 5 stars!!! Support small business!

September 22, 2024

Restaurant has tere family dog at the Restaurant inside but when asked to bring my 5 kg dog to the patio they say no very ignorant people

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best Portuguese restaurant Love this place and I recommend to everyone Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best restaurant in town !

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good evening dishes at reasonable prices

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Best cheeseburger

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great place to go to watch the Portugal games. Great atmosphere. Get the Super Bock tower of beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Dunas Verdes is a family own Bar/Restaurant, it is a family atmosphere, pleasant. The owners are very friendly. The food is the best and the service is fast. Generous portions and the right price. I highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The authentic flavor of Portuguese cuisine. Excelente atmosphere ***** Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I love this place! Great owners, great service, yummy food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food was excellent, could use a remodel but hey that would raise their prices and who needs that Kudos to Dunas

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great authentic food & very friendly service

★★★
December 22, 2023

We went there for dinner the other night. The place is cute and the waiter & waitress gave good service. The chorizo appetizer was great, but the seafood rice that we both ordered was not the best. Mine portion was filled with imitation crab, which I would have been ok with if it wasnt cooked to mush.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful home made meals. Family owned.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the shrimp.and rice. Taste was fine, rice was undercooked a bit. One of my bites had a crunch. I thought I broke a tooth. It was a piece of mussel shell in my rice. Good thing it wasnt swallowed. Told the owner he just looked at it and took it off my plate and walked away. No sorry or compensation. I wont go back theres other Portuguese options in Hamilton.

★★
December 22, 2023

We were not happy with the food for it being a Portuguese restaurant , the food was poor. would not go back, and I would not recommend to any of my Portuguese !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great seafood based dishes. Service was friendly and prompt. Nice cozy atmosphere.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

2nd time here, first time was great I gave 4 stars. This time around the experience was so terrible in every way possible that I had to rewrite the review, I would have given 0 stars if possible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I didn t take any photos lol, I tasted it a little and then I forgot. It was so good. I came to eat on the patio alone and I felt comfy. The mojito was amazing the rice and the mushroom sauce and the roast beef were soooo goood Omg. Lol I m coming back today

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had dinner on the patio. The service was excellent. Good Portuguese food. Good selection of other menu items. The seafood rice was super flavorful, just a little soupy for my liking although the rice was cooked perfectly. Will definitely go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Simple tasty foods. We like that its very savory yet not overly salty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

5 stars

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, service, atmosphere, music, and more! Will be back. One of my favourite places in the city. Kind people, even better food. Plus, it s the same coffee you get in Portugal couldn t be better.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice, quiet restaurant. Great food. A little saltier than I prefer, but still delicious . Coffee disappointingly weak this time same as last time so seems like a trend. Tastes like theyre skimping on the coffee. Id go back for the FOOD not the coffee. LoL.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food but took forever

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great time very positive atmosphere and love the staff always bless always

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and a European vibe. Authentic and top quality!! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always the best authentic Portuguese cuisine. Great food, staff and atmosphere. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really enjoyed the food and the draft beer they had. Ordered the mussels and garlic bread for appetizers. Have to dip the bread into the sauce. Land and Sea for two and rice as a side order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome food. Very tasty. Clean place great service. Served very well it s worth the money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, the BEST hot chocolate, amazing staff, safe and at home feeling when dining here or just stopping for a quick coffee or tea! Been coming here since i was a little girl and the owners are like family! Proud to be keeping the tradition with my little family now. Our go to spot! 1000/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really awesome local fixture for fresh traditional Portuguese food. Both the carnivore and pescetarian options were really tasty, and the service was friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is great, just a little bit too salty for me. Pull pork is soft and tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The owners are such great folks, and put out such wholesome and tasty Portuguese food. I frequent the establishment monthly. love it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We visited for the first time with our son and the food was absolutely delicious and service was great! You can tell a lot of effort, pride and joy goes into every meal. We will definitely be back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had an incredible meal last night. Authentic Portuguese food. Fresh seafood on a bed of rise. Great atmosphere! Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food. Friendly service. Super clean environment. 5 stars is well deserved.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love this place very nice owners and waitress. I worked for these people in my early 20s and everything is the same as before. Beautiful yummy homemade Portuguese food. A really classy respected place in the downtown area. I never once had a bad meal from there. Reasonable prices aswell. I highly recommend this spot. You wont regret going there

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Service was great and food was sooo good like super homey and tastey. You can legit taste the authenticity and quality. The atmosphere was also great. Super cute and charming inside. I really enjoyed my experience and so did my girl. Id definitely recommend for a first date too cuz its not too loud.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful meal tonight from Dumas Verdes via a delivery service. Was my first time trying and I will be back. I ordered the tiger shrimp and the calamari meal- both were fantastic.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Charming...sat outside and enjoyed a delicious meal....great value and excellent, friendly service. Definitely recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food. Cool location (roadside patio).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food and great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little spot. Loved the pulled pork. My wife had the mussels and they were huge and tasty. Top notch service.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Waitress had a attitude. Everything we asked for they didnt have. Bbq chicken, sardines. Etc. We left. Place was empty. The 2 stars is for recommend bbq chicken across the street.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We went there at supercrawl event. It was not full. They offered a special menu. The food and the service was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic Portuguese food, especially the Carne à Alentejana

★★★
December 22, 2022

We ordered pulled pork sandwiches for the kids and the turbot dinner for the adults and beer plus custard desserts. Seemed reasonably priced on the menu but beware those prices are not what you will be charged. We didn t feel like arguing but pointed out the discrepancy to the waitress. Food was okay. Could have been better. They listed peppers and onions but we only saw raw onions on our plates. A but disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Greatest seafood rice of all time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing seafood! We absolutely love the seafood platter!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their Bifana s are superb. Definitely recommend it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food for resonable prices. Fantastic hospitality. Comfortable atmosphere for a 1st date..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Two of us went for dinner and it was excellent, we had shrimps to share and the steak of the house, it came with fries and rice with an fried egg on top, yummy. The server , Madeline, was observant and polite and checked with us if we needed anything else, excellent service. A casual place with excellent food, reasonable prices. There is a small lounge where you can have a small bite with a drink.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I had the Bifanna and fries with a beer . Was excellent and very reasonably priced.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had a bifana sandwich and fries with a beer. Great value the food was on point the sandwich brought me back to my trip to Portugal in 09. Bread must have been baked fresh that day. The fries were great crispy, perfectly seasoned. The wait staff was very courteous and quick and the timing on the drink refills was great. Highly recommend for a good meal.

December 22, 2021

Charged $27 for a seafood plate which was mainly rice, cooked the previous day, shrimp, lobster tasted old, too. Garbage scattered on patio where I sat. When I told the elderly waiter my problem he did nothing. He said next time itll be betteNot going again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fresh bread oh the sweet things are to die for

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Top tier

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good milk tea.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great Portuguese cuisine

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good enough food.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

The sandwiches are amazing. The coffee not so much.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

intimate, good for date night

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food and awsome Cappuccino

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food. The classic Dunas Beef Burger was fantastic and the all day breakfast is worth returning for - great value.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I found the service to be efficient and courteous. We had pints of beer on the patio and it was quite pleasant. And, the beer was nicely chilled.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very casual, excellent food. Loved the grilled calamari and potatoes. Good prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This. Place. Is. Amazing. Family run but tastes like a high class restaurant. Seriously amazing. My wife and her friend were blown away with both their dishes. All flavours are balanced and delicious. So glad to have been able to enjoy this during the summer. Thank you guys!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very tasty food and good sevice. I had paella, well made! They also have a patio.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

One of the best places in the city for a traditional portuguese meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Amazing Portuguese food, amazing service :) I ve been coming to Dunas since I came to Canada over 20years ago! If you haven t come in for some good Portuguese food, don t wait any longer! You won t be disappointed:)

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great Portuguese home style food and family owned restaurant/bar. I ve had the baked calamari, chopped up chicken pieces and shredded code fish. All good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Delicious food. Had the calamari twice now so fresh. Everytime I go Im never disappointed. Service is top notch. Always so pleasant and attentive. Thanks for such a great experience. New local, to go too place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Real, very tasty portuguese food. Will be coming back regularly. The turbot and the cod, delicious. The service fantastic too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

I have been going to Dunas Verdes since I first came to Hamilton nine years ago They treat you with warm and a family atmosphere. I have had everything on the menu at one time or another and I have never been disappointed by the food or the service from the owners and staff. My favorite, bar none is Adalias home-made Chicken soup...Her Green Kale soup is pretty good too. Friday nights are awesome with the food, live music, comfortable atmosphere and lots of comradery. Check it out :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Absolutely awesome Portuguese cuisine, with a clean and relaxed atmosphere, and totally awesome French fries to boot. You ll love it here and leave quite satisfied, and appreciate the friendly service by their waitresses. Must visit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Incredible food good service and affordable. Its a must try

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It was quite a pleasant evening with my girlfriend and the music was very enjoyable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love their sandwiches.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Homemade Portuguese food, great prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great Portuguese food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice atmosphere good Portuguese food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

an excellent restaurant, all delicious and quick)

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

We decided to stop here on a whim. The decor is charming and quaint. Very clean and the waitress was friendly and welcoming. My husband chose the Bacalhau à Brás which was the days special. I had the grilled squid. His cod dish looked good. He said it could use a bit more fish but he really liked the pickled veggie garnish and said the flavour was really good. I too was impressed that my dish was served with fresh steamed cauliflower and broccoli. The botatoes were roasted and smashed and the squid well grilled and sliced and arranged very nicely on my plate. The meals were perfect portions, great tasting and reasonably priced. Definitely worth visiting over and over again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

food wasnt as good as usual

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Its been my hang out for over 20yrs

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good tasty portuguese food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great portuguese food, cozy vibe. Loved the grilled calamari, so fresh!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Service and the meal was really good. There were moments the music really got loud and therefirt made it difficult to have a conversation with my friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great Food, Great Live entertainment, friendly, nice sidewalk patio with wonderful & efficient staff. A family owned and run business who always welcomes you like family. A must stop and eat spot for an affordable and enjoyable time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very nice staff. Great food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Authentic Portuguese food. Good ambience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Boyfriend treated me to a nice evening out for our 4Y11M anniversary on the eve of September 26th. Everything was excellent. He had the grilled calamari & I had the breaded deep-fried turbot. If I did not give Rodrigo half my rice, fish & fries, I would not have survived that evening. So much food! Finding every conceivable excuse to go again. We normally don t dine out. It was also a nice surprise that my man knew the owner from eons ago. The server was thoroughly pleasant as well & it was a privilege to dine out at such a beautifully furnished establishment.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Food was good .. service was great & friendly...price was very reasonable.. would definitely go back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Super

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Awesome vibe and family feel to the crowd.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Best food on Jamea St N

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Ok! I have not been @ Dunas Verdes Restaurant & Cafe! Im original from Toronto High Park & moved to Hamilton 17 months ago! I love Hamilton & which ed I had moved here years ago!But now that I live in Hamilton type to check my portuguese roots & have great portuguese food @ Dunas Verdes in Hamilton!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Best espresso in the city. Good spot for a sandwich.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Reasonably priced, good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Amazing food, very affordable and awesome music.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Love it

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Here for a family function. Did you know they rented the entire place out? Very nice and the service was great too. The owners made us feel welcome and were very friendly. Food is good and the espresso felt like I was in Lisbon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Great food and good prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Our first time here.Service was great as was the food.Veru nice atmosphere for dinner

★★★★
December 22, 2017

One of my oasis the sea food if fantastic!

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

If your looking for a good place with really good food Dunas is the place.... From the bifanas,quentinhas and a bunch more of other sandwiches and entrees everything is awesomely delicious . The ambiance is always great and staff #1... So whenever you wanna get a good time and really good food you know where to go...

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Cheap beer, good food, good live music and good hard working staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Mum makes the food with love that you can taste. Best quentinha sandwhich in town. Breakfast is simple and very tasty. Fresh bread from the local bakery and lots of bacon! Inexpensive beer and liquor and open jam on Thursday nights.

★★★★★
December 22, 2015

Try their sandwiches and their Portuguese beers! Great food at a great price. The staff are always friendly. Ill definitely be coming back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2015

The food was very cheap and the portions were huge. The chicken soup is very good.