Daily Menu

Discover the culinary delights at The Imperial Restaurant, nestled in the historic Imperial building in downtown New Hamburg. Our lunch menu features a selection of fresh, locally sourced dishes, perfect for a midday escape. As evening falls, indulge in our dinner offerings, where classic recipes meet modern flavours, creating a dining experience that is both elegant and comforting. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely lunch or a cozy dinner, The Imperial promises a memorable culinary journey in a charming setting.

Breakfast Menu

  • 9:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday to Friday
    9:30 am to 12:00 pm Saturday (regular breakfast menu plus a daily feature)

    Perth County Yogurt Bowl - $10
    Nith Valley Honey, berries, date nut and seed granola

    Breakfast Sandwich - $12
    Egg, bacon, cheddar, garlic aioli, on an English muffin, with home fries
    Upgrade to a house-made buttermilk biscuit +$2

    Breakfast Wrap - $15
    Scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheddar, cajun mayo, with homefries

    Classic Breakfast - $15
    2 eggs your way, bacon, homefries, toast (white, wheat, rye), house-made jam
    Upgrade to a house-made buttermilk biscuit. +$2

    Poffertjes - $12
    Mini Dutch pancakes, with maple syrup and toffee sauce for dipping
    add bacon +$4
    add berries +$3

    Biscuits and Gravy - $12
    House-made buttermilk biscuits smothered in sausage gravy with homefries
    add an egg $2

    Eggs Benedict - $19
    Poached eggs, peameal bacon, chives, and hollandaise on an english muffin with homefries
    Upgrade to a house-made buttermilk biscuit +$2

    House-Made Buttermilk Biscuit - $6
    with butter and house-made jam

    Daily Selection of scones, cookies, muffins

  • AFTERNOON TEA SERVED FROM 2 P.M. TO 4 P.M. - $40/person
    Featuring a selection of loose leaf tea, chef-inspired housemade savouries and pastries, scones, and tea sandwiches.

    24-hour notice required.

    Call 519-390-6000 for reservations.

Lunch & Dinner Menu

  • Dip Platter - 23
    Beer Cheese, Curried White Bean Hummus, French Onion Dip,
    with Pickled Crudités and Toasted Breads

    Millbank Cheese & Butter Board - 23
    Rotating Local Butter and Cheese, Pickled Crudite and Toasted
    Breads (May Contain Nuts)

    Pretzel & Beer Cheese - 17
    Two Pretzels, Served with Peel St. Beer Cheese and Cider Mustard

    Warm Marinated Olives - 16
    With Baked Brie and Crispy Garlic Baguette

    Miso-Glazed Brussel Sprouts - 16
    With Toasted Sesame Seeds and Scallions

    Crispy Hoisin Pork Belly - 17
    With Gochujang Blue Cheese Aioli

    Potato & Cheese Croquettes - 16
    With Tomato Chutney and Mixed Greens

    Imperial Chickles - 19
    Southern Fried Chicken Bits, House-Made Fried Dill Pickles,
    Creamy Dill Aioli, Sweet Mustard
    Toss in Buffalo or Nashville Sauce +2

  • Choose a Cup or a Bowl

    Soup Du Jour - 7 | 10
    Chef’s Creation Served with Daily Selection of House Made Bread and Millbank Whipped Butter

    Tomato Basil Soup - 7 | 10
    Topped with Basil Oil and a Parmesan Crisp, Served with a House Made Garlic Dinner Roll and Millbank Whipped Butter

  • Add
    House Rotisserie Chicken +6 | Seared Trout +11

    Caesar Salad - 13 | 18
    Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, Bacon Lardon, Parmesan, Crispy Capers, Lemon, House Caesar Dressing

    The Imperial Salad - 13 | 18
    Heritage Greens, Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Seeds, Cucumber, Cured Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Spiced Walnuts, House Balsamic Dressing

    Waldorf Salad - 23
    Apples, Celery, Dried Cranberries, Five-Spice Walnuts, Rotisserie Chicken, Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing, Boston Bibb Lettuce

    Beetroot Citrus Salad - 20
    Heritage Greens, Fennel, Citrus, Mixed Beetroots, Goat Cheese, Garlic Confit Dijon Vinaigrette

  • All Handhelds Served with Frites | Upgrade to Soup +3, Salad +5 or Poutine +6.5
    Gluten Friendly Buns/Bread +3

    Rotisserie Chicken BLT - 21
    Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce, Mayo on House-Made Walnut Bread

    Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich - 22
    Fried Chicken Thigh, House Dill Pickles, Old Cheddar & Mozzarella, Lettuce, Sweet Mustard, Creamy Dill Aioli on a Brioche Bun
    Toss in Buffalo or Nashville Sauce +2

    Imperial Smash Burger - 22
    Two Smashed 3oz Beef Patties, Cheddar, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, House Dill Pickles, on a Brioche Bun

    French Onion Dip Burger - 24
    Two 3 oz burger Patties, Creamy French Onion Dip, Hickory Potato Sticks, Boston Bibb Lettuce

    Roasted Cauliflower Wrap - 20
    Chili and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower, Curried White Bean Hummus, Cucumbers, Red Onion Chutney, Cured Tomatoes, and Heritage Mixed Greens

    Schnitzel Sandwich - 22
    Pork Schnitzel Cutlet, St Jacob’s Sauerkraut, Beer Cheese, Caraway Seed Aioli, Sweet Mustard, Red Onion, Dill Pickle on a Brioche Bun

    Imperial Reuben - 24
    Sliced Smoked Brisket, St. Jacob’s Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese House Made Thousand Island Aioli, Imperial Pickles, on Marble Rye

    Steak Sandwich - 25
    Grilled Striploin, Horseradish Mayo, Red Onion Chutney, Mustard Greens, Gouda, on Foccacia

  • Served with Rotisserie Chicken Gravy and Choice of Two Sides

    Mashed Potatoes | Frites | Roasted Vegetables | Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Späetzle Beer Cheese Mac | Side Imperial Salad | Side Caesar Salad | Miso-Glazed Brussel Sprouts | Cup of Soup

    Southern Fried Chicken
    Boneless Chicken Thighs
    One Piece - 23 | Two Piece - 27

    Imperial Rotisserie Chicken
    House Roasted Whole Chicken
    Quarter Dark - 19 | Quarter White - 20 | Half Chicken - 24

    Schnitzel
    Tender Breaded Pork Cutlet
    One Piece - 27 | Two Piece - 33

  • Ask About Gluten Friendly Options for Plates

    Gnocchi - 24
    Brown Butter Acorn Squash Purée, Chestnut Mushrooms, Parmesan, Fried Sage

    Mac & Cheese - 24
    Creamy Peel St Beer Cheese Sauce, Buttery Crumbs, Focaccia Garlic Bread
    Add Bacon +4 | Add Pulled Rotisserie Chicken +6 | Add Southern Fried Chicken +6

    Parmesan Crusted Trout - 29
    With Green Beans, Fingerling Potatoes, and Chestnut Mushroom Cream Sauce

    Crispy Pork Belly Rice Bowl - 27
    Crispy Pork Belly Tossed in a Spiced Korean Sauce, Pickled Carrots and Diakon, Ramen Egg, Basmati Rice, Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw, Pickled Jalapeño

    Chili Marmalade Duck - 30
    Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Almond Green Beans, Mustard Greens, and Couscous

    Venison Tenderloin - 34
    Pan-Seared, with Butternut Squash Purée, Sautéed Rapini, and Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes

    Smoked Pork Chop - 31
    With Roasted Vegetables, Potato and Cheese Croquettes, and Apple Cider Gastric

    Steak Frites (Market Price)
    Chef’s Choice Steak, Grilled to Preference, Garlic Aioli, Frites, and Green Peppercorn Compound Butter