In downtown Hamilton, find a pleasant dining room featuring exposed red brick, dangling greenery, and a garage door that opens to the patio make for a come-as-you-are atmosphere. The menu features the likes of salads and mushroom dumplings. Larger plates lean into comfort cooking, like steak frites or pasta. Go for the Cornish hen, which arrives perfectly roasted, glazed in barbecue sauce and paired with roasted potatoes. No visit is complete without the Basque cheesecake, a wedge that manages to be decadent, creamy and light all at once.