Etno Bar & Grill

497 reviews

125 Gailmont Dr, Hamilton, ON L8K 4B8, Canada

www.etno.ca

+19053932076

About

Etno Bar & Grill is a Bar & grill located at 125 Gailmont Dr, Hamilton, ON L8K 4B8, Canada. It has received 497 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday12PM-2AM
Tuesday12PM-2AM
Wednesday12-10PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday12-10PM
Saturday12-10PM
Sunday12-10PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Etno Bar & Grill: 125 Gailmont Dr, Hamilton, ON L8K 4B8, Canada

  • Etno Bar & Grill has 4.8 stars from 497 reviews

  • Bar & grill

  • "My partner and I visited Etno on a whim after seeing positive reviews on Google"

    "Small restaurant, you can call it a hole in a wall"

    "Amazing"

    "This traditional Serbian bar & grill has amazing food & decor"

    "Perfect family restaurant with a very traditionally themed interior that brings you to Serbia - food is the best I’ve had of all the Serb restaurants I’ve had in town"

Reviews

  • Matt Ziesmann

My partner and I visited Etno on a whim after seeing positive reviews on Google. We've never tried Siberian food before was also a draw for us. We asked our server for recommendations as we wanted the "authentic" experience. We a pint of Paulaner and Radeberger, and both were easy drinking beers. We had the meat platter for two and a Šopska Salad. Salad was light, but flavourful - somewhat similar to Greek salad. The portions in the meat platter were tremendous. The food we ordered is enough for 3 people, maybe 4. The food was simple and lightly seasoned, but cooked perfectly and very satisfying. Meats were tender, juicy, but not greasy. The Karađorđeva (rolled and beaded schnitzel, and filled with cream cheese) was OUTSTANDING - definitely our favorite menu item that we tried. Service was really good. Our server took the time to provide recommendations and explain the menu items. Servers were attentive, but not overwhelming. Our food was prepared quickly, but we visited the restaurant for an early dinner so the restaurant was not very busy. Etno had a great atmosphere. The restaurant was elaborately decorated with what I assume was culturally significant garments and decor. The music was also Siberian themed - we heard some patrons singing along to the music. About half of the seating was tables for 8 people - we assumed this is to accommodate a family style environment. I left that restaurant feeling good with a desire to return with family and friends. We are looking forward to returning!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mixed Meat Platter for Two

  • Dan Vucic

Small restaurant, you can call it a hole in a wall... It's located in a small strip mall, but once you walk in, you are instantly transformed to Serbia. I wouldn't say that food is cheap, but is very reasonably priced. Four person mixed meat platter is about $75,and it's enough to feed at least six people. Staff is very, very friendly, speaking both Serbian and English, and they will usually go out of their way to accommodate your needs. Staff is also very knowledgeable about the ethnic food and drinks, and will explain in detail all of your questions. During the day, you can usually just walk in, and sit at the table, but Friday and Saturday nights are usually packed, and will require a reservation. Of you're looking for a authentic Serbian food, look no more. Two minutes from Redhill, easy on and off, and you will never leave hungry. The take-out picture I included is a mixed meat platter for four... Enough to feed at least six very hungry people...

  • Gordon Schilde

Amazing. Like taking a step back in time. LOVED the decor. Noticed the place is absurdly clean, like my mom dusts the place 4 days a week. Food from seeing others plates looked amazing. Goulash soup was very very good. Prices are high as hell, but hey it’s not an everyday thing…still tho, lower prices would be good and likely help the business. Had the baklava for dessert…not sure what happened there or if that’s how it’s served Serbian style…was cold, soft, wet and drowning in watered honey. Almost like it was frozen and then left to thaw on a plate and served that way with the thaw water. That being said, I’m likely wrong as hell because it was really good, crazy good. And if I was watered and thawed, I don’t think I could have handled it any other way. In a word, amazing. Just not happy with the amazing high prices. And Paulaner on tap? Oh heck yes.
Service
Dine in

  • Richard Litke

This traditional Serbian bar & grill has amazing food & decor. Their English was excellent plus they offer service in Serbian. The portions are generous and the flavour is worth checking out. Our waitress, Tanja, was friendly and provided excellent service. The atmosphere really added to the experience. The meat and cheese plate had some well-smoked meats that tasted really great. The goulash was full of flavour without being fatty or thick (like gravy). It's the best goulash we've tried. The rolled schnitzel was rich and creamy and had a perfect sour cream flavour. It wasn't greasy even though it was deep fried. I would definitely order this again. We were really happy to try Etno's and we'll definitely be back again. We look forward to trying their combination-meals-for-two.

  • Jeffrey

Perfect family restaurant with a very traditionally themed interior that brings you to Serbia - food is the best I’ve had of all the Serb restaurants I’ve had in town. An absolute hidden gem restaurant in the city, our favourite after only one visit. The Etno Meat Platter is absolutely beautiful, stacks of tender and perfectly seasoned meat and sides is perfect if you’re a big meat eater, or on low carb diet. The portions and prices are also excellent! Love it
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Rolled Schnitzel, Etno Meat Platter Karadjorde Roll

  • Nina L

Delicious food. Large portions. Excellent service. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Etno Meat Platter for 4 People, Meat and Cheese Plate Appetizer, Rolled Schnitzel, Chicken Noodle Soup, Etno Hamburger, Etno Meat Platter Karadjorde Roll, Uštipci with Kaymak
Vegetarian options
Meel options for vegetarians.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Lots of parking at nearby plaza.
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes.

  • Angela Baker

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!! The atmosphere at Etno and the amazing decorations was like being in Serbia (Malo Srbije!!). It was so old country inside and I highly recommend eating indoors just because of the Serbian atmosphere. The food was beyond delicious. I had ćevapi, šopska salata and rakija od breskva. All were so tasty and well made! I highly recommend Etno if you are looking for something very Serbian. The waitresses were so nice and could speak Serbian. It was an awesome evening with family and so good to hang out in a Serbian atmosphere!

  • Max Mauler

Great place, enjoyed ourselves. If you would like to try Serbian food this is a great place to go. The rolled schnitzel and bread are amazing and worth a trip all on their own!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Rolled Schnitzel, Mixed Meat Platter for Two
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Andrei Iliescu

Dropped by this place after work, ordered the Etno hamburger which was incredibly delicious, particularly on the Serbian lepinje homemade bread. Plus a salad. More than enough food, great price for the quality. Very original place, staff is welcoming and friendly, looking forward to next visit. Their lagers on tap are also very good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Lou Burmazovic

Most fun i had in a long time. Experience food and culture from the Balkans. Must reserve spots well ahead on Friday's and Saturdays. Call ahead.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Etno Meat Platter for 4 People
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Manas Kapoor

This place is cozy and gives you a warm feeling when entering to the time you leave. The decor is really eye catching and attractive. The food is really awesome and very well cooked. Its filling and enough for two if you are a light eater. Highly recommended to visit with family
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$70–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kenneth Swearengen

Our waitress Tanja was great with our kids and super friendly. The food was amazing and I am sad there are no Serbian restaurants near us in Maryland. I hope we come back to Hamilton just so we can eat here again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Rolled Schnitzel, Grilled Red Peppers

  • Boris Daich

Really lives up to tje name for the ambient and decor. Food is Balkan style with a great selection of grilled meat and salads. The pizza here a thin crust and very tasty if that is your wish. And the service is pleasant and quick. Weekends have live Serbian music at very comfortable listening levels. Lots of different Serbian rakija to try as well!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Zee S

What an amazing spot for our traditional food. We had one day trip to Hamilton and decide to stop here. We searched for "ćevapi" on google and based on some previous reviews decided to visit Etno. Being so long in Canada we certainly miss some of our mama and baba food. Restaurant has many traditional details and food is just stunning especially Uštipci. Service top notch. Love it we will be back.

  • Zorica Pavlovic

Amazing food and service...will be back gor more
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Etno Meat Platter for 4 People, Baklava, Crêpes with Jam, Cabbage Salad, Sopska Salad and Lepinja SA Kajmakom
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Lesley Carlson

This restaurant is everything you would want from a Serbian restaurant in North America. Biting into the mouth-watering pljeskavica brought us back to our time living in Serbia. All the flavors and textures of food are authentic and, most of all, delicious. Our family indulged in all our favorites and loved every bite. We will gladly make the trip from Buffalo again.

  • Carole LaTour

No free refills on coffee. Charged $3.50 for second refill which was half a cup . Can pop $3.50. Extra milk for second refll, 99 cents. Ridiculous. Food and atmosphere wonderful so 4 stars instead of three stars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • DaviesGarage

I ordered take out on Friday and it was fantastic. We had the čevapi 10 piece dinners. The girl that took my order was very friendly and when I arrived all of the staff we equally as friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Part 2- I was back again today and the lovely staff was very friendly once again. Food was great!

  • cey “the possum”

Very nice place to eat here! Very authentic. Outdoor patio and inside too! The atmosphere was cozy. Great portion sizes too. The price is amazing for its quality!! Would recommend coming for a visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Danijela Misolic

Amazing food and great atmosphere, friendly staff .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Etno Meat Platter for 4 People, Rolled Schnitzel, Mixed Meat Platter for Two, Uštipci I Kajmak, Grilled Red Peppers

  • Rares Finatan

Very nice Serbian restaurant, with a beautiful interior, serving up massive portions. The service, music, and decor is all excellent and what it needs to be. I can't wait to come back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • БСП

Excellent food, hard to believe prices for such quality meal are so low! Outstanding service! Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Etno Meat Platter for 4 People

  • Danielle Kiff

Cozy European atmosphere, wonderful and friendly staff. The food was delicious, traditional Serbian. We enjoyed every minute of being at Etno.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60
Recommended dishes
Rolled Schnitzel, Mixed Meat Platter for Two, Merlot

  • Marianne Prybyla

Very European, it felt like we were Serbia! We were there on a Sat night luckily we got a table, the place is super small and many were reserved. We had the meat sampling tray and cabbage salad - it was all delicious! They had 3 live musicians that entertained us all evening. Very fun load place!

  • Allen Vilneff

Great service, great food, owners are awesome people. Very accommodating. Love the goulash. Chevapi pretty good also. A must try place to eat.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Sam s

The food quality is amazing. Schnitzel is my favorite with Cucumber salad and baklava that is so fresh it melts in your mouth. The environment is authentic and makes you feel like you've gone to Serbia. Must try
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nez K

Awesome food! Was fresh, tasty and super filling! Will definitely be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Etno Hamburger

  • Patrick

Having never tried Serbian food before, this place was reccomended by a couple of colleagues that had visited. Loved the atmosphere and very good value for money. Clean restaurant and friendly server.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Tyler Ford

Being in the culinary Industry I see average restaurants all the time especially during covid. This place Is a major exception. I moved into the area and was on a bike ride home. I had stopped and got water. I'm glad I did. The owner was an

  • Krajišnik

What an amazing, simply amazing place! In my 13 years living in North America, I have not eaten better food or seen better atmosphere than at Etno Bar and Grill! A true gem of Balkan and Serbian cuisine! Food was delicious, all freshly made

  • VIOLETA ANASTASOVA

Amazing atmosphere, great and affordable food. All in all, great place. It's not too spacious, but it's cozy and everyone is nice and friendly. Perfect place for a wonderful fun evening.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mark Pacifici

Excellent Well Managed Serbian Family Restaurant and Bar. Food and environment is like your in another country with live music on weekends. Food is excellent as everything is homemade as you order....( worth the wait). Prices are very

  • Yang

The food is absolutely great. We had the two-person meat platter, pita bread, cabbage salad, and enjoyed all the food with a pint of Paulaner. Everything is very delicious, all the meat in the platter is perfectly cooked with great

  • Ryan Sim

I went with my Serbian girlfriend and she said it had the best chevapi this side of Belgrade! We got the meat platter for two and it was amazing! I recommend ordering some Avjar on the side and wash it down with a nice beer (pizo).

  • Ashley Dumont

Etno's Bar and Grill is wonderful! Food is fantastic, servers are incredibly friendly and accomodating. And it has a very homey atmosphere. Very welcoming for our first time, will be returning customers. 10/10 would recommend.

  • Lindsay Griffith

This restaurant is amazing! Huge portions (meat platter for 2 could easily feed 4), the food is delicious and the staff is super friendly. The patio is really cute too. I can't wait to go back and bring some friends! More

  • Aleksandra Tomic

Looked for a restaurant that had cevapi in Hamilton as we are from Windsor and can say we found a gem! The server was friendly, the food incredible and the atmosphere nostalgic. Will definitely be back for more!

  • Bojana Pajic

Went for lunch for the first time today and I have to say it was great. The food was amazing! Definitely will be coming back. Love the decor too. Thank you!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kevin Richman

Etno Bar & Grill is the Best kept secret in Hamilton. If you want Mega Awesome Food If You Ambiance If you want Super Excellent Service Then you want to experience the Etno Bar & Grill. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW

  • Local Guide

Everything is absolutely wonderful. My one complaint would be that the live music is just way too loud. I left with a headache at the end of the night.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • S D

Great service, fantastic food. We had a 10pc Cevapi plate and Etno breakfast, everything about it was good. Tasted authentic just like my serbian friend’s mothers cooking! Will be back for sure.

  • Ryan Ethier

Great place!! Beautiful wood/old-school cabin vibe. Food was killer. Tried the chicken noodle soup and the Etnk pizza. Highly reccomend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • I Preo

Nice place, good food and service. If you want to try real authentic Serbian food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Stefan Avramovic

A taste of Europe in Stoney Creek! The food is fantastic and the staff are extremely friendly. Will definitely be back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Slada

We had a small celebration lunch, 12 guests booked on Saturday. They were very flexible with arrangement, excellent BBQ, great ambiance, and prices. Thank you.

  • Rosy Miladinovic

We ordered the platter for 4 and found it generous for big appetites like ours. Make sure to get the pita bread with kajmak on the side. It was delicious!

  • Chris Kranyak

Delicious authentic Balkan meals in a great traditional atmosphere. It's tucked in off the main street, worth finding. Service is terrific. More

  • Irena Knežević

The food is fantastic, fresh, well prepared and brings you back home. Staff was also friendly and polite and we will definitely come again.

  • Ben T

Delicious food, great service, good atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tony Rubio

The food is affordable, delicious and authentically Serbian. The service has always been great every time we've ate here. More

  • luka maric

Amazing food, even better service. Recommend the etno burger.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tanya Hollins

Unique and cozy atmosphere. We sat on the patio and had lunch. Large portions and yummy food. Friendly service too!

  • Inanna Hecate

Just wow. Beautiful food, beautiful place, beautiful people. There is even live music at night. Had a great time!

  • Laura Robertson

This restaurant is truly a gem. Love the service, food and value for money. We will be back!

  • Richard or Sidney

Absolutely fabulous food and the portions were very generous.
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  • Toni Luka

Great food and even better service. Live music. Must visit if in GTA.

  • Josef Herbinger

Fantastic food reasonably priced served by a very nice lady.

  • Miroslav Pejic

Great food. Excellent service. Karadjordjeva for 5 stars.

  • Slada Lee

Meat platter for 2 was fit for 4 and oh so delicious

  • Jasmina Vicentijevic

The best Serbian restaurant in Ontario!

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