Henry's on James

4.5 (32)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Prime Rib

303 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1H3

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2 people

21 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot

A hidden gem in the city — part intimate restaurant, part live music venue. Our cozy, cool room sets the vibe for unforgettable nights, featuring curated performances and chef-driven menus. Members enjoy exclusive perks, priority access, and a few secret surprises.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Prime Rib, American, French American
Hours of Operation
Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00 Sun 10:30–21:00
Phone number
(905) 529-2299
Website
http://www.henrysonjames.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
303 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1H3
Area
Hamilton
Cross Street
James and Cannon
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Jazz Brunch
CA$0.00 - CA$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Every Sunday | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | $54 per person Half price for kids under 12 | Free for children under 2 Includes unlimited coffee & non-alcoholic beverages Ease into your Sunday with the soulful sounds of live jazz and a generous brunch buffet that hits all the right notes. At Henry’s, we blend comfort and class — and our brunch menu is no exception. Indulge in rich prime rib baked ziti, pulled pork, and rotating confit chicken legs, or keep it classic with spinach and goat cheese frittata, crispy breakfast sausage, and golden home fries. Round out your plate with handmade pierogies, vibrant crudités, house and Caesar salads, rolls, and a mix of pickled vegetables, charcuterie, cheddar, havarti, and dips like hummus. Sweet endings include mini puddings, brownies, and delicate Portuguese tarts — all served up alongside smooth tunes and a laid-back vibe. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome if there’s room to swing.

What 32 people are saying

Henry's on James reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Hot spot
Toronto / Ontario
Great for live music
Southern Ontario
Innovative
Southern Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Southern Ontario
Hot spot
Southern Ontario
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Henry's on James offers a "fantastic experience" with "outstanding cocktails" and a "wonderful wine selection." Guests rave about the live jazz, "beautiful interior," and attentive service. While some find the menu limited and prices high, the ambiance and unique table-side prime rib make it "a must visit spot."

32 Reviews

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Christina
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Henry's is a whole vibe! The Patti Payne Trio playing live was amazing! You can't ask for a more intimate jazz club experience. The service was also top notch. Thanks to Alison for taking good care of us at the table. The prime rib was juicy, tender, mouth-watering. Accompanying Mashed potatoes and wedge salad were also tasty. And the chocolate cake paired with red wine, with Patti Payne and her band making magical music right next to our table? Heavenly!
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Andrea
Toronto / Ontario5 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not very good service, very loud, the Prosecco price was listed as $14 on the menu but was $18 on the bill. Very pretentious. This is not Greenwich Village… it’s downtown Hamilton!!! Jazz was SUPER boring - only went for Harrison Kennedy- who is amazing!!!
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Jackie
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was too cold. Didn’t know about the $12 appreciation fee. Didn’t have any ambiance, decor was nice. Bar is too small was expecting more of a lounge. Tuna tartare was excellent wedge salad was okay warm olives were good but the menu is lacking. No options for vegans and only 3 mains. Drinks were tasty and reasonably prices. I really wanted to love this place but walked disappointment.
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for joining us, Jackie. We do appreciate the feedback as we settle into ourselves.
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Mac
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience, cocktails were outstanding, wonderful wine selection at great value, loved the table side prime rib, and the jazz band was supreme! Cant wait to return
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thanks Mac! Wee you soon!
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TAMMY
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect selection of brunch fair with great live jazz that was never too loud for the space. The staff were all lovely and attentive. Highly recommend for brunch and will return for an evening soon.
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Tammy. We can't wait to have you back!
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Jesse
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I attended the jazz lounge brunch on the Sunday of my birthday and were so blown away by the gorgeous interior of this establishment. We were greeted with a card for my birthday signed by the Henry's staff which was a nice surprise. Mo, our bartender was supremely accommodating when we noticed a significant draft at the table from the air conditioning that was making us cold. She not only turned down the cooling, but allowed us to move to a less drafty table. We were very comfortable and impressed by the care given, as it was explained that we were not the first to say so. Hanna was our server and very polite and professional. My wife likes her tea strong, so she was given two tea bags without any issue (the non-alc beverages are included in the cost of the meal). Hanna chatted with us and was quick to refill our drinks and clear our plates, making the whole experience just wonderful. The food was hot and rotated often to maintain freshness. The Chef and floor manager were ever present to ensure that everything was too notch throughout the time of service. A great variety of breakfast, lunch and charcuterie were across the tables spread down the center of the dining room. The added bonuses of table side carving for the pork and beans made for a very complete meal indeed! Last but certainly not least, were the live performances from a jazz trio on drums, piano and stand up bass. The ambient music and spectacle were appropriate and entertaining. Just the right hint of volume and tempo made us feel as if we had transported to a resort or cruise for just a little while. All in all, we were full of food and energy to carry on the rest of the day and left with a burning curiosity for what the dinner and night scene in this venue would bring. We will definitely be back, and I have already recommended this restaurant to so many people. Great job, Henry's crew!
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thank you, Jesse, you may have made our week.
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Kelly-Jo VIP
Toronto / Ontario33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe, just a little bit too loud for a supper club, we couldn’t hear each other. But I must say stunning venue. Connor was an excellent waiter. Would love more main options Will be back
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for joining us, as well as the feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.
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Dean
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on 7 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Tables were too close to each other. Too many people, very cramped.
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for joining us and taking the time to leave some feedback. We do appreciate it.
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Erin VIP
Toronto / Ontario21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a vibe!! Just absolutely gorgeous and top tier service throughout. The prime rib and smashed potatoes were magnificent! A couple of apps and the prime rib dinner shared with two people was absolutely perfection. We’ll absolutely be back!
Henry's on JamesResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much, Erin. We look forward to many more great nights!
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Natalie
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A new favourite spot in Hamilton ! the service was fantastic & energetic. Having the experience of the prime rib served at the table was amazing.
Henry's on JamesResponded on 6 June 2025
Thank you Natalie, you just put a smile on our collective faces.
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FAQs

Henry's on James is rated 4.5 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

303 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1H3

Additional information

Cross Street
James and Cannon
Area
Hamilton
Hours of Operation
Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–02:00 Sun 10:30–21:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Prime Rib, American, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.henrysonjames.com/
Phone number
(905) 529-2299

Henry's on James

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Jazz Brunch

Menu

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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