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Electric Diner - Lister Block, Hamilton, ON

Electric Diner - Lister Block

4.6
4.6
474 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
American
28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
Classic diner food electrified! Brunch daily, All Day Breakfast, Burgers from open to close. Electric Diner transforms from a bright and colourful 80s themed diner, to a Cocktails & Dreams vibe bar and restaurant at night. Executive Chef Jamie Ewing's modernizes classic American diner food, elevating nostalgic favourites with playful and creative twists.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (289) 389-3929
  • Website
    http://www.electricdinerhamilton.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    One of a kind, beautifully decorated 80's inspired diner! We cater to small and large groups, private events from showers to bachelorettes, birthdays, holiday parties, office get togethers and more! The food is elevated and flexible for all!
  • Private party contact
    Jamie Ewing: (416) 705-6861

Experiences

  • Music Bingo Nights!

    Multiple dates available
    🎶 Join Us for Music Bingo Night! 🎶 Get ready for a fun, interactive twist on the classic bingo game! Grab your smart phone and your friends for our Music Bingo Night! Each round features a new music theme, with clues played over the speakers — all you need to do is match the songs on your card! With a new card each round, the excitement never stops. Plus, each round winner takes home a $10 gift card to spend on delicious food and drinks at our restaurant! Perfect for groups of all sizes and ages, it's a night of music, laughter, and great prizes. See you there! 🎉🍽️🎵
    Music Bingo Nights! Photo

  • Trivia Night hosted by Hub of the Hammer🧠

    Multiple dates available
    🧠 Trivia Night with Matt from Hub of the Hammer! 🧠 Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test at our Trivia Night, hosted by Matt from Hub of the Hammer! Join us for four exciting rounds: three rounds of general trivia and one brand-new themed round. The winning team will walk away with a $20 gift card to our restaurant! This event fills up fast, so be sure to make a reservation — it's the perfect night out for trivia lovers! See you there! 🎉🍔🍻
    Trivia Night hosted by Hub of the Hammer🧠 Photo

  • Paint & Sip- Create your own vases🌷

    CA$45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 16, 2025 only
    🌸✨ Paint Your Own Vases Night at Electric Diner! ✨🌸 Join us for a creative and fun night out! 🎨🖌️ 🗓 When: Wednesday, April 16th ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 📍 Where: Electric Diner What’s Included: Two vases per guest to paint 🎨 All materials provided 🖌️ One cocktail or mocktail of your choice 🍹 A fresh flower to pop into your hand-painted vase 🌷 Come sip, paint, and get creative with Artist with a Poncho! This is the perfect night for a little self-expression, fun, and a lot of colour. 💫 Spots are limited—reserve yours today! 👇 Sign up now 👇

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What 474 people are saying

Electric Diner - Lister Block reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Electric Diner at Lister Block offers a vibrant 80s atmosphere with "amazing food and great service." It's a go-to for "delicious" dishes, including standout burgers. Despite occasional wait times, the "friendly and welcoming" staff and diverse menu make it a hit for both special occasions and casual dining.
474 Reviews

  1. Steven VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent great food. Mason was awesome :) will go back.

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  2. Christine

    Edmonton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We went at one pm on a Sunday and made a reservation through open table. We were seated quickly and our food was solid. However, we had to ask three times to get water over the course of an hour. There was no follow up to see how we were doing or if we needed anything which made for a less than perfect meal as we were thirsty. A fun place to go, but I don't go back for brunch because of this service.

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  3. Dylan

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, server was professional and got us out in time for our show which was really appreciated. Will be back!!

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  4. derek

    Toronto7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Electric Diner never disappoints for a fun meal out!

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  5. Charlie VIP

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was excellent. Service was friendly, if not a tad slow.

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  6. Lori

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pay parking across the street is 1 hr or all day, so I had to run out mid meal to add to it. I advise street parking if you can find it Ordered the garlic bread, 6 tiny wedges and no garlic taste. 3 of us shared it, but it was less than 1/3 of a hot dog bun for each. I ordered the cheeseburger and frites. It was excellent, great taste , I had to eat half of it cold to run and pay for parking. My daughter had the vegetarian burger and liked it, my other daughter had the grilled cheese and also thought it was tasty. We all ordered dessert, 1, mini egg milkshake, good 2. Mini egg cheesecake, rated a 7/10 from my cheesecake expert daughter🙂3. Chocolate ice cream, good Service was a bit slow, but we had lots of time as our show was a late one. It was quite warm in there, the staff were mopping their brows and sweating. All were friendly. Restaurant and bathrooms are clean, food was really good! It was pricey, but it is everywhere now. They did bring out a brownie for my daughter’s birthday, that was a nice surprise! We would definitely go back if in the area again!

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  7. Elisa

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my go-to spots for dinner or lunch out. I did panic after making my reso, as my guest is vegetarian. HOWEVER… their menu never disappoints and she was over-whelmed with choices. Service was great, as always.

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  8. Rachael

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The French fries and home fries are the best crispy texture! Salads, Eggs Benny and hamburger were all enjoyed by our party!

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  9. Sandra

    Toronto8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place so much! The vibes are always 10/10. Cocktails are excellent, food is delicious, and above all, staff are so friendly and welcoming! Thank you for yet another great experience at Electric Diner. Can't wait to go back.

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  10. Adam

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wish I was told there was a function, we have been seating right next to the function and I couldn't hear the person I was with. We actually yelled to our server to get the order through as she couldn't hear us either.

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FAQs

Electric Diner - Lister Block does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Electric Diner - Lister Block is rated 4.6 stars by 474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Electric Diner - Lister Block

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King William and James St North
  • Neighborhood
    Hamilton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 9:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Website
    http://www.electricdinerhamilton.com/
  • Phone number
    (289) 389-3929
  • Private party facilities
    One of a kind, beautifully decorated 80's inspired diner! We cater to small and large groups, private events from showers to bachelorettes, birthdays, holiday parties, office get togethers and more! The food is elevated and flexible for all!
  • Private party contact
    Jamie Ewing: (416) 705-6861
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