Good to know
Good to Know
- Hamilton restaurants are concentrated on Front Street and surrounding downtown areas, with waterfront dining offering harbor views.
- Prices are notably high due to Bermuda's reliance on imported food; all businesses accept both Bermuda and US dollars (1:1 equivalent).
- Fish chowder and fish sandwiches are iconic local staples available at casual eateries and fine dining.
- Vegan and vegetarian options have expanded significantly in recent years, particularly at farm-to-table and health-focused venues.
- Dining dress codes vary from casual to smart-casual; high-end restaurants may require collared shirts and no flip-flops.
- Restaurant Weeks (mid-January through February) offers prix-fixe menus at fair prices at many restaurants.
- Codfish breakfast is traditionally a Sunday meal; cassava pie is primarily a Christmas specialty.
- Many Bermudian dishes feature locally caught seafood (wahoo, rockfish, snapper, spiny lobster); ingredients otherwise are imported, affecting costs and availability.
Supermarkets
The MarketPlace (Church Street - Flagship)
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton City Center
- Description
- Largest supermarket chain in Bermuda with 8 island-wide locations. Church Street location features fresh bakery, deli, organic produce, wine selection.
Miles Market
- Neighborhood
- Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
- Description
- Specialty fine foods store, award-winning butchers with aged meats, fresh fish, prepared daily menu, wine selection.
The Supermart
- Neighborhood
- Front Street, Hamilton
- Description
- Large supermarket with meat counter, bakery, fresh produce, organic items, deli section with salads and hot Bermudian food.
Marketplace (Victoria Street)
- Neighborhood
- North Hamilton
- Description
- Mid-size supermarket part of MarketPlace chain with standard grocery, frozen goods, dairy, bakery.
Budget
Brew
- Price Range
- BMD 15
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Casual American (bagels, bowls, coffee, breakfast)
Devil's Isle Cafe
- Price Range
- BMD 18
- Neighborhood
- Burnaby Street, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Farm-to-table, organic salads, deli
La Trattoria
- Price Range
- BMD 20
- Neighborhood
- Washington Lane, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian pizza and pasta
Hog Penny Pub
- Price Range
- BMD 22
- Neighborhood
- Burnaby Street, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Irish pub fare, fish and chips
High End
Intrepid Steak, Seafood & Raw Bar
- Price Range
- BMD 90
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Pembroke
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary fine dining, dry-aged steaks, raw bar
Little Venice
- Price Range
- BMD 85
- Neighborhood
- Bermudiana Road, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine dining Italian, regional specialties
1609 Restaurant
- Price Range
- BMD 88
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Pembroke
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Latin cuisine, harbor views, fine dining
Mid Range
Barracuda Grill
- Price Range
- BMD 55
- Neighborhood
- Front Street, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Seafood and modern steakhouse
Mad Hatters
- Price Range
- BMD 48
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- European-Thai fusion, fresh fish
The Harbourfront Restaurant
- Price Range
- BMD 52
- Neighborhood
- Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Seafood and international, harbor views
Huckleberry
- Price Range
- BMD 50
- Neighborhood
- Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Farm-to-table, seasonal modern American
Gluten Free Dining
1609 Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Pembroke
- Description
- Hotel restaurant with documented gluten-free pasta options and chef willing to accommodate dietary needs.
Various Supermarket Delis
- Neighborhood
- Multiple Hamilton locations
- Description
- MarketPlace, The Supermart, and Miles Market all offer gluten-free prepared options.
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- No Michelin-starred restaurants confirmed for Hamilton or Bermuda; Bermuda is not part of the Michelin Guide system.
Local Must Try Dishes
Bermuda Fish Chowder
- Description
- National dish made with local fish (rockfish, cod, or snapper), tomatoes, onions, potatoes, spices, finished with black rum and sherry peppers sauce.
Codfish and Potatoes
- Description
- Traditional Sunday breakfast featuring salted cod served with boiled potatoes, avocado, hard-boiled egg, banana, and tomato-onion sauce.
Fish Sandwich
- Description
- Fried local fish (wahoo, snapper or rockfish) on toasted raisin bread with coleslaw, tartar sauce, hot sauce, and fried onions.
Cassava Pie
- Description
- Dense, cake-like Christmas specialty made from grated cassava, eggs, butter and spices, sometimes layered with shredded chicken.
Spiny Lobster
- Description
- Seasonal delicacy (September-March), grilled or broiled, served with melted butter and lemon.
Hoppin' John
- Description
- Black-eyed peas and rice cooked with Bermuda onion, Portuguese chorizo or bacon, and fresh thyme.
Shark Hash
- Description
- Traditional dish of local shark meat boiled until tender, then sautéed with onions, peppers and spices, served on toast or with rice.
Rum Cake
- Description
- Dense cake infused with local rum, often glazed with additional rum after baking.
Food Delivery Services
- App Name
- Note: Limited current information on active delivery apps available; sources do not specify operational delivery services for Hamilton in 2026.
- Note
- Traditional food delivery may be available through individual restaurants; recommend confirming directly with venues.
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
Café Eden
- Neighborhood
- King Street, Hamilton
- Description
- All-vegetarian café inside ABC Natural Foods store, serves breakfast and lunch with vegan options including smoothies and homemade vegan burgers.
Devil's Isle Cafe
- Neighborhood
- Burnaby Street, Hamilton
- Description
- Farm-to-table deli and restaurant featuring vegetarian and vegan bowl options with organic ingredients, daily soup, and salads.
Natural Mystic Hub
- Neighborhood
- Reid Street, Hamilton
- Description
- Juice bar and café with fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and vegan chili.
Huckleberry
- Neighborhood
- Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton
- Description
- Farm-to-table restaurant with dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu options, uses produce from on-site garden.
1609 Restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Pembroke
- Description
- Fine dining with extensive vegetarian and vegan options including Beyond Burgers, vegan tacos, and seasonal plant-based dishes.
Non Local International Cuisine
Japanese/Sushi
- Venues
- Pearl, Yashi (located in Washington Mall basement), L'Oriental
Italian
- Venues
- La Trattoria, Little Venice, Portofino
Indian
- Venues
- House of Indian (North Street), East Meets West (Hamilton)
Chinese/Thai
- Venues
- Chopsticks (Reid Street), Thai restaurants in Hamilton
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this food & dining research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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