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Purple Pear

946 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 3C5, Canada
(905) 527-7179
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Ranked #22 of 447 restaurants in Hamilton
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Cuisines: Continental
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hamilton
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

My wife and I visited the Purple Pear with my parents recently. It was my first time there. The Purple Pear has that old school feel to fine dining, almost from 70's and 80's. Dark colours and chandeliers plus the owner walking around asking how everyone is. I liked the fact that you never felt rushed, they took there time... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Been many times over the years and alway they are on there game. great owner, steaks the way you ask, caesar salads lightly dressed, veggies al la dente. really a gem in the Hamilton scene tucked away on Barton. A great value

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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This restaurant is amazing. Great service, wonderful romantic atmosphere. Perfect portion sizes and everything in it is made (plating, spices etc) to perfection.I highly recommend the seafood linguine. If this restaurant was situated in Toronto, it would be the hot spot!

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Hamilton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

On Barton Street East one of Hamilton's less polished main drags you will find the Purple Pear. Located in the former Martin's Steakhouse, the Pear is a fine dining gem greatly appreciated by those who go there for it's quality food, presentation and unpretencious service with prices that will whet your wallet as much as your appetite. My Wife and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

We dined here on a Saturday evening after the dinner rush at 7:30. There were 4 of us and we all found the same thing...good food, very slow service. For the money I would say it was a good value and I would go with friends again as it is very relaxed and they don't hurry you through the evening.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2008

great people, great food very well presented on the plate a wide variety of foods to choose, great everytime

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