The Powerhouse – American
Stepping into The Powerhouse feels like entering a hub of industrial-chic energy, where the warm glow of the dining room sets the stage for a spirited evening of communal dining and bold flavors. The kitchen specializes in elevated, shareable plates that spark conversation, from the molten indulgence of a baked brie board to the zesty, tropical heat of jerk chicken wonton nachos and firecracker chicken dip. It is a place where vibrant culinary creativity and social connection collide, inviting guests to linger over crisp wild mushroom flatbreads and sizzling salt and pepper ribs in an atmosphere that is as electric as its name suggests.
Jones Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8G 3H9 https://thepowerhouse.caRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its casual and unpretentious atmosphere, this spot is a frequent choice for loyal regulars who value a friendly and welcoming environment. Guests highlight the approachable menu and reliable food quality, noting that the portions are well-suited for a relaxed, everyday meal. While the service follows a more leisurely pace, the staff is praised for their pleasant demeanor, making it a dependable destination for those seeking a simple and comfortable dining experience.
Menu
To Start and Share
- Salt + Pepper Dry Ribs - $22.95: Crispy fall off the bone pork back ribs seasoned with coarse salt & cracked black pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of The Moment - $9.95: Chef's signature creation Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Brie Board - $21.95: Phyllo pastry baked brie cheese, bacon jam, basil brushed crostinis, roasted garlic, pesto & fresh fruit Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $19.5: Buttermilk coated & panko breaded shrimp, pico de gallo, house made bang bang sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Flatbread - $19.5: Cremini & oyster mushrooms, mozzarella, caramelized onions, roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, truffle oil & scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Pepper Calamari - $19.5: Crispy buttermilk marinated calamari, lemon pepper spice, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Dip - $18.95: Spinach, red onion, red pepper, asiago & cream cheese blend, flatbread and corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Wonton Nachos - $32.95: Wonton chips, Mozzarella & Cheddar, bell peppers, pico de gallo, scallions, shredded lettuce, house made jerk chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Chicken Dip - $20.95: Herb and garlic roasted pulled chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar & mozzarella, naan and corn chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guac + Chips - $13.95: House made guacamole, corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Brie Sliders - $14.95: Ground chuck smash sliders, pesto aioli, melted brie cheese & red pepper jelly Available at: dinner, lunch
Greens + Bowls
- Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - $18.95: Baby greens, red beets, Mandarin oranges, Goat cheese, sunflower seeds, balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16.95: Romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, bacon, herbed croutons, Parmesan Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichuri Steak Salad - $29.95: Arugula, avocado, asparagus, red onion, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, flat iron steak, chimichurri vinaigrette Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke Bowl - $24.95: Ahi tuna, ponzu sauce, mangoes, avocado, fresh cilantro, baby greens, crispy tortilla bowl, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Beef + Broccoli Bowl - $25.95: Shaved beef, broccoli, napa cabbage, onions, Korean BBQ sauce, sticky rice, scallions, crispy wontons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Jerk Bowl - $18.95: Plantain chips, pico de gallo, creamy slaw, avocado, grilled pineapple, rice & peas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Power Bowl - $20.95: Quinoa, lemon vinaigrette, roasted sweet potato, pomegranate, arugula, pumpkin seeds, cucumber, goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Coconut Curry Bowl - $18.95: Vegetables, yellow Thai curry sauce, jasmine rice, cashews, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers and Handhelds
- The OG Burger - $18.95: Ground brisket & chuck, brioche bun, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, dill pickle, secret burger sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Powerhouse Burger - $22.95: Chuck & brisket patty, Coors Original tomato bacon chutney, provolone, baby arugula, roasted garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Hawaiian Burger - $22.95: Chuck and brisket patty, Swiss cheese, bacon, caramelized pineapple, crispy onions, chipotle BBQ sauce, arugula, garlic aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oklahoma Smash Burger - $23.95: Brisket & chuck double patties, onion, signature burger sauce, crispy bacon, old cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Chicken Club - $21.95: Grilled herb marinated chicken breast, crispy bacon, tomato, lettuce, roasted garlic & honey aioli, garlic sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - $21.95: Buttermilk fried chicken tenders, brioche bun, Buffalo sauce, Sriracha aioli, lettuce, slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Club - $17.95: Sourdough bread, roasted garlic aioli, avocados, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Eye Panini - $23.95: Shaved ribeye steak, cremini mushrooms, red onions, Swiss cheese, roasted garlic aioli, panini bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $20.95: Breaded chicken tenders, wing sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Amber Battered Haddock Fish & Chips - $18.95: Haddock filet, beer battered, fresh cut fries, creamy slaw, house made tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amber Battered Halibut Fish & Chips - $26.95: Atlantic Halibut filet, beer battered, fresh cut fries, creamy slaw, house made tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Yorkie - $26.95: Red wine braised roast beef, demi glaze, Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $17.95: Flour tortilla, pico de gallo, peppers, cheddar & mozzarella, salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liver & Onions - $18.95: Tender liver, sauteed onions, crispy double smoked bacon, beef gravy, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbonara Rigatoni - $23.95: Rigatoni, traditional carbonara sauce, bacon, shaved parmesan, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) - $26.95: Pork baby back ribs, honey chipotle bbq sauce, fresh cut fries, coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib & Wing Combo - $32.95: Half rack pork baby back ribs, half order classic wings, fresh cut fries, creamy slaw, blue cheese dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Dill Salmon - $28.95: Atlantic salmon, white wine & lemon dill cream sauce, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Schnitzel - $24.95: Panko breaded pork cutlet, Dijon sauce, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings & Things
- Famous Wings (Single) - $18.95: Breaded or classic wings with choice of sauce or rub Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Made Chicken Tenders - $21.95: Buttermilk marinated double breaded chicken tenders, fresh cut fries, plum sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Poutine - $16.95: Hand cut fries, Quebec cheese curds, gravy Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib Poutine - $23.95: Hand cut fries, gravy, Quebec cheese curds, shaved prime rib, horseradish aioli, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Classics
- Traditional Breakfast - $15.95: 2 eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries & toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- On The Run - $10.95: 1 egg, 2 slices of crispy bacon & toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banana Bread French Toast - $16.95: House baked brown sugar caramelized banana bread, caramel drizzle, cream cheese frosting & fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Black Forest Benny - $18.95: English muffins, Black Forest ham, soft poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, home fries or house salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $22.95: Belgian waffles, crispy bacon, Cajun breaded chicken tenders, maple syrup, whipped cream & fresh berries Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Croque Madame - $18.95: Black Forest ham, sour dough panini, dijon bechamel, Swiss cheese, sunny side up eggs, home fries or garden salad Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Western Skillet - $22.95: Skillet baked eggs, black forest ham, onions & peppers, toast, home fries or garden salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Parmesan + Truffle Frites - $13.95: Thin cut potatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, parmesan, truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Cut Fries - $8.95: Premium potatoes fried to crispy perfection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $12.95: Served with chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $12.95: Served with chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Brownie Explosion - $8.95: Warm chocolate fudge brownies, French vanilla ice cream, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Caramel Apple Blossom - $8.95: Cinnamon & oat apple blossom, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Champagne Cheesecake - $10.95: Vanilla cheesecake, strawberry swirls, chocolate cookie graham crust, champagne mousse, dark chocolate shavings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $10.95: Four layers of chocolate cake, chocolate fudge icing, dark & white chocolate glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Classic Caesar - $11.95: Smirnoff vodka, house spice mix, tobasco, lime juice, Clamato
- Sangria - $12.95: Red or White wine, peach schnapps, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, fresh fruit
- Espresso Martini - $14.95: Ketel One vodka, Galliano vanilla liqueur, coffee, simple syrup
- Mimosa - $10.95: Sparkling wine & choice of juice
- Bottomless Mimosas - $29.95: With purchase of entree. 90 min limit
Frequently Asked Questions about The Powerhouse
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Powerhouse features a casual, industrial-chic atmosphere with a friendly, unpretentious style focused on communal dining and social connection.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include salt + pepper dry ribs, baked brie board, jerk chicken wonton nachos, firecracker chicken dip, and bang bang shrimp.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- The Powerhouse is unique for its industrial-chic atmosphere and creative shareable plates like jerk chicken wonton nachos and firecracker chicken dip.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a casual, spirited evening of communal dining with shareable plates like jerk chicken wonton nachos in an industrial-chic atmosphere.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers value the friendly, unpretentious atmosphere and reliable food quality, though they note the service follows a leisurely pace.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a casual, industrial-chic atmosphere with shareable plates, reliable food quality, and a friendly but leisurely service pace.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this spot is better for casual, unpretentious dining and communal plates than formal special occasions.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan options like Guac + Chips, keto and low-carb selections, and gluten-free dishes including Lemon Dill Salmon.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 3.0/5 rating, guests value the approachable menu, reliable food quality, and portions.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include salt + pepper dry ribs, jerk chicken wonton nachos, firecracker chicken dip, and wild mushroom flatbread.
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