Handsome Dave’s neighbourhood bar (no longer bon temps)

Went for Mother's Day for the first time and was blown away! The seasonal pasta was absolutely delicious. Fresh vegetables, amazing flavours! The burrata cheese on top was heavenly. My mom ordered the trout dish and was so impressed! We also got the charcuterie board which they omitted the meat for us upon request and gave us a stunning array of cheese, fruit and dips. The complimentary salad we received so good too. Staff were so down to earth and informative about the menu. Perfect date night spot/special occasion! 🥂

May 27, 2024 on Google

had such a wonderful time at bon temps last weekend. cute and cozy spot, love the atmosphere. would be great for a date night. speaking of a date night- ladies - one of the bathrooms (there are two) has a great full length selfie mirror (bathroom is gold black and eggplant, dress accordingly). now onto the food. i eat at a lot of french restaurants and this was most definitely the best pate i’ve ever had. topped with a blueberry compote, the pate was served at the perfect temperature, for both flavour and spreadability. the bread served with it was warm, light, buttery, and perfection. the grainy mustard and pickled onions added great flavour and acidity when building the scrumptious little toasty. the french onion soup had great depth, the layering of bread and cheese did not mess around, was a large portion, and the serving bowl complete with lions heads was just darling. the frog legs were perfectly cooked, covered in a buffalo-esque sauce and served with blue cheese. perfect for someone trying frog legs for the first time, but personally i would have enjoyed a more sophisticated flavour. pasta primavera was rich and buttery in flavour, yet was a light sauce. served with a large mozzarella ball on top if you’re into that kind of thing, we found it was great without. this pasta is seasonal. the only thing that really disappointed was the bread basket. the bread was toasted ever so slightly and served with cold butter. i know- french restaurants love their cold butter. but the bread wasn’t nearly hot enough for it to be warranted. and the bread itself wasn’t incredible. totally fine, tasty, but maybe not worth the calories. i also took off a point off because the plates had finger smudges on them which is a bummer for presentation and photos. i had a non alcoholic espresso martini- it hit the spot. was missing something but im certain that the thing i was missing was the vodka! :’) overall, i want to drive back to hamilton right now to have more pate. definitely recommend.

April 17, 2024 on Google

I had a very high expectation for Bon Temps with its 4.8 stars rating, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Upon arrival, I could notice the ventilation was not great here. The smell of smoke from the kitchen was just too strong to ignore even I was just at the door. The cleanliness was also not very great at the table I was sitting at. The appetizers are just ok, a bit underseasoned for both dish and nothing spectacular. The entrée are not bad but the size of braised beef was a bit too tiny. Long waittime for the food too. I would say all the things we had are decent but they are nowhere worthing this 4.8 stars rating.

April 9, 2024 on Google

One of my best restaurant experiences of all time, honestly. Wandered in with three friends after being disappointed by another nearby restaurant, discovered it was happy hour and all got 10$ New York sours! We split a few different dishes and everything was delicious — the butternut squash sage pappardelle was especially life-changing (it was the daily pasta).

March 1, 2024 on Google

This is our 2nd time visiting this amazing establishment, and we were not disappointed. From the atmosphere, to the service, cocktails....and of course the food; simply amazing! These are the bite's that you cherish and want to eat slowly; gave me goosebumps. Thanks for an outstanding evening; we'll be back soon! Cocktails- Lady Mademoiselle Appetizers-Oysters, French Onion Soup, Duck Liver Parfait Mains-Cornish Hen & Waffles, Braised Beef Dessert-Espresso, Chocolate Truffle with Salted Caramel

February 11, 2024 on Google

Date spot alert! Lovely place, amazing food and great service. I went there a few months ago during their Date Night day. They had a special menu and I loved every bit of what I had. The Black Cod and the Pasta were absolutely spectacular. We got red wine recommended by the server which was a great pairing with our meal. The place has a very tranquil environment with dim lights, old school seating and good music selection. In my opinion it’s perfect for small intimate scenes or dates. One of the best parts was the live kitchen, we could smell every aroma and enjoy it throughout the meal and also have a great time seeing the delish food cooked fresh for us. If you’re looking for a cute date spot in Hamilton this is definitely it. The place has enough seating both indoors and outdoors but I would recommend reserving a table before hand especially for the Date Night event as that made our experience more seamless and enjoyable. Overall, It has a very intimate vibe and lots of charm, plus it’s absolutely during the evening. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a meal with great character and delicious flavours! Clearly very impressive ❤️

January 14, 2024 on Google

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at this restaurant. The ambiance was delightful, service impeccable, and most dishes were exquisite. We quite enjoyed the frogs legs plus our main courses However, the brussel sprouts fell short, lacking flavor and tasting a bit off, preventing a perfect five-star rating. Overall, a wonderful culinary journey with just a minor hiccup. The boys didn't charge for the sprouts and I'd definitely recommend.

November 17, 2023 on Google

Bon Temps is a little French restaurant with a really great ambiance. It was really cool that the kitchen was out in the open so that you can see the food being prepared. The service was excellent, even on a busy night (Valentine’s Day). Drinks were yummy, but the food was just okay in my opinion. However, I had the vegan options/modifier, and this isn’t a vegan restaurant. I’d give it another go. This is definitely a spot I’d recommend ensuring you have a reservation in advance due to the select seating. Vegan and gluten free options available.

March 1, 2023 on Google