Great quality food and very impressed! Staff were very nice and friendly too. Definitely deserves a higher overall rating than what it has. Would recommend to others!
Well what can I say,my sister has pretty much said everything,we had a great experience for lunch, and the young ladies (staff)was Fantastic,BIG THUMBS UP Ladiesπ!! Great food great service with a smilβΊ and a shout outπ£π£ and thank you too the chefs for delivering a nice variety of scrumptious food. So me and my sisters will be back and other members of the family and friends as well, keep up the great work guys and again Thank yous!!!
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My sisters and I recently had lunch here. $22.90 per person on a Saturday and all you can eat. I suggested to my sisters Valentines as My workmates and I were happy with the first dining experience here. So after we searched every other dining options in Hamilton - What we were looking for was a stress free dining experience with no waiting time for a table, a pleasant customer service, convenience of access to food, the range of fresh quality dishes of food, clean tables and a price within our budget. Hamilton Valentines offered everything on our list and more.
On arrival we were taken to our table straight away and close to the food so there was no long walk carrying our plates back to our table. Within a few minutes an nice chilled bottle of water was served to the table.The range of hot food, salads, seafood, dressings,spices and deserts were of quality, freshness and flavour. We had the beautiful girls clearing our table of dirty plates so we could refresh our taste buds with a plate of the gorgeous range of cold salads and seafood dishes then finally the deserts.
When I ordered our drinks @ the bar I was able to go straight back to my table and have our drinks served to us.
We noticed how busy the girls were within the time we were dining and it was quite full on for them that day with children everywhere and a few crowds of families but all the staff were just so pleasant and efficient it was obvious they put there customers first and to me great customer service is a must in dining.
I'd like to acknowledge the Chef and cooks behind the food - Fantastic fresh quality and flavours. Nice one and thank you! To the wonderful young women staff who worked so hard that afternoon continuously - Without you's we wouldn't have had the fantastic dining experience my sisters and I did on Saturday - Superb you all deserve a pay rise and a night out on the boss ππΌ On behalf of my sisters and I - Thank You to all the Chef, Cooks, Kitchen Hand and Front Staff young ladies for a Superb Dining experience! We will be back and will definitely recommend Hamilton Valentines to all our friends,families and work colleagues!
Downsides : The wallpaper and design is a cheap look and really does not fit with the name.
Wow! What can I say? I didn't realise this place had moved onto Victoria Street and was under new management! The quality of the food was tenfold better than last time we dined at the old place, a really good selection of both mains and deserts. The staff were super friendly and really attentive. Well done to the new management, they've really turned this place around!
Went here for lunch one saturday,went with no expectations knowing its a smogasboard & the food is pumped outta the kitchen in bulk. Left there feeling satisfied,yes the food isnt 5 star quality but it was still good & of course a huge varity & you get value for money.
Would be happy to eat there again.
Dined on Monday the 21st, for dinner for my partners birthday. food was good and I noticed the chefs topping up regularly. Good range of food catered for kids and adults. Only problem was a lack of cutlery on a few occasions. Surprised to see only one young waitress having to care for a full restaurant on a busy night like this. she did a great job doing most of the work herself and our table was cleared frequently.
Would dine again only maybe for lunch on a slow day for a slightly more quiet setting.
Visited valentines on 18/02/14 for lunch, was very impressed with the changes made to the selection of food on offer now since visiting mid last year!
The staff were inviting and friendly, the chef was very helpful as my partner has allergies and was well aware of what ingredients were in which foods.
I will just leave a tip for the future and that is that the table/booth where we sat, did not have suitable lighting and the netting on the salads made it hard to full your plate while holding it, but over all best experience so far as we will be back on my birthday.
Awesome improvements have been made!
Very pleasantly surprised at not only the fantastic service we received but also the variety and great taste of all the food. In comparison to our last experience at the old Valentines, our experience this time round was the polar opposite to our bad experience at the old one. Waiters were friendly and fast with their customer service and I thought I would try things I haven't tried before and everything I tried was delicious so I will definitely be recommending Valentines to people I know.
Great Service!!! Friendly Staff who actually listen to our request to be seated near the food and not by the door . Asked if we had been before and what drinks we would like . Prompt service and even exchange our bottomless glasses for clean ones !!! service with a smile . Will definitely be going there again for lunch and dinner again !!!!
Yesterday 14/01/2014, we took a party of 22 adults and 10 children to this restaurant. I am vegetarian, but we were all equally impressed with the high quality and variety of food provided. We are not Valentine's people, as the food had been pretty awful in the past. Under this new management, we were very pleased with everything as it was very fresh and cooked to perfection, absolutely delicious. It was my 60th Birthday, so it was important to me that everyone enjoyed themselves and we did, we had a fantastic time. We will not hesitate to return should the opportunity arise.
My sister visited from Tauranga and I took her and her husband to Valentines last weekend. I was a bit hesitant because I had had a bad experience with the old Valentines restaurant.
I was so pleased to see there is a big change.
The service was excellent, the wine cheap, the food wholesome and plenty of it.
What I was pleased to NOT see was ice cream and whipped cream and other fattening foods out.
I got the impression that the manager is following a health food plan for his customers.
My gold card was accepted and we had a really nice time. I will be going again.
We visited the new look Valentines in Hamilton and were impressed. Where else can you get so many courses for the price.
The food was delicious and if I was able to I would always buy my fish and chips there. Best I have ever tasted.
Liked the touch of Italy as well.
Overall my husband and I thought the quality and price of the food excellent.
We will definitely be back.
Patsy M
Recently visited for a birthday as a party of 12. On arrival we were greeted by cheerful staff who seated us at our table. We made our way to the buffet area and were very pleased with the menu selection. Everything was well presented which made the food very appetising and as expected well enjoyed by all. We bought glasses of soft drinks for $8 with UNLIMITED REFILLS and we got to keep the glass to take home
Well done Valentines! Thank you for a lovely and memorable evening and will visit again in the near future
I was put off Valentines about 2 years ago when I went to the old place. Had told myself never EVER to go back again, but after learning about the changes and under new management, I thought we could try it again. Booked over the phone the day before we went for lunch.
Was there about 11.45, the lady that serviced us was welcoming and friendly and everybody was smiling even though it got busy towards the end of my lunch.
The food was hot and looked amazing and fresh. The butter chicken, sushi, pav and caramel slice were to die for and I couldn't help but have seconds, (some of the salads could have been refreshed but still made my own yummy salad). Huge selection!
We will be returning for my birthday..
Major difference from the last place and will recommend to others...
Family of 5 called in on the way back from Rotorua last night and the first thing that hit me was the new look which is awesome. The range of food was extensive and good quality (especially the fresh steaks done to our liking as the highlight) and the service was outstanding. Great value for kids and the whole family, so will be going back for sure!
After the last time I ate at Valentines in the old venue I swore I would never go back. I was told that not only had Valentines moved but was under new management, so decided to book for my birthday. Sooo glad I did and will defiantly be returning. The food is amazing. Highly recommend Valentines to everybody now Thank-you for an amazing evening meal. The service is wonderful to!!
Having been to the Valentines of old, I can honestly say I was not that keen to give it another go, but we were in Hamilton with the kids and so it seemed like a good option. The lights out the front were warm and inviting, as was the decor and lighting within. To say the Valentines brand of old has had an upgrade from it's previous incarnation is an understatement, it's much nicer and the range of food is wider.
We enjoyed it there and it was nice to let the kids (10 &11 years ) go and get their own food and make some health food choices, as well as the old favourites. The staff were friendly and clearly very busy (Thursday night) but that didn't stop them taking the time to make sure we were looked after. There was even a Magician going around table to table doing tricks etc. This is a family restaurant, with the emphasis on the family.
My friend Thomas and myself decided to go to valentines for lunch on Friday 3/05/2013.We were there about 11-45 and dinner had just been served up in the dishes. It was excellent. Nice and hot everything was fresh and the food was delicious. All the presentation of food ,plates and cutlery was presented nice and clean. The girls who were waiting on the tables were friendly and our dishes were cleared promptly, they did a great job...if you want to sit in a private place there are lots of little spaces in the restaurant that you can sit. It is spacious and clean the price is fine when compared to many of the other places in Hamilton. And some of them are pretty substandard. Great job chefs and staff and also management keep up the standard. Me and Thomas will be back and we have already told our mates as well.
I went on friday for my birthday (the 31/8 but went the day after bc i was working the previous day)
loved the dishes and esp seafood was my fav :) always friendly staff hope they bring back the lunch time one too mum and i always went to that one often ! love how they have steaks now :) would love to see also maybe some scallops or miss the seafood mornay in shell those wrere amazing !!! def plan another trip there
Was a great family night, food catered for everyone's tastebuds. Great for children with additional needs also. Family Friendly service. We left with full tummies and thankful hearts. Will go again.
While the other reviews are valid, this restaurant is amazing. Of course the food is not Michelin star quality but on they're website they advertise themselves as a family business which they are. The food is of good quality and good taste with enough variety for everyone in the family of all ages. The staff were quick to refill any empty dishes or assist you in finding cutlery. The lady we had was incredibly kind when she greeted us and continuously checked up on us and cleared our table. While I understand the price might not be for everyone the amount of work that the chef has done and the cleanliness of the restaurant far justify the costs. It's a great experience with great staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend as a place to create or re-experience a nostalgic childhood.
Beautiful atmosphere π and the food was perfect! I loved the endless oysters that kept appearing π¦ͺπ The customer service were friendly. I highly recommend this place πππ₯©π₯π«π₯£π±ππ¦π¦π¦π©πͺπ¬π«π¦βπ₯π½π
Dined here a few times. The staff was welcoming. The food was fine from my perspective there were plenty of options. Quality was fine it was fresh and tasty. It is unfortunately to see all the bad reviews here I feel what I had was fine.
It was nice some of the food was dry we did go in l8 about 8pm other than that it has changed alot since it use to be over by the hamilton court house
We had a farewell to attend at the Hamilton Valentines. After reading all the reviews i was worried. We had 2 Adults 4x 13 Year olds and 1x 11 Year old. $298 for us! The food was good, everything there catered to all the kids and adults. The deserts were good.
Excellent place for eating out . A++++highly recommended
Good customer service excellent table service,, plenty fresh food.
Good customer service excellent table service,, plenty fresh food.
Always lovely, the owners are so cool & friendly, the chef is amazing, their food has improved. Love it everytime we go there
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