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

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

    24-hour notice required with deposit

    Call 519-390-6000 for reservations.

Lunch & Dinner Menu

  • bites platter 24
    beer cheese, basil hummus, olives, cheese, Imperial dill pickles, toasted bread

    warm marinated olives 16
    with whipped lemon ricotta and toasted baguette

    samosas 16
    spiced potato and pea samosas with mango chutney and scallions

    mushroom bacon crostini 16
    house smoked bacon with garlic roasted mushrooms, whipped lemon ricotta, on a toasted baguette

    warm pretzels 17
    two pretzels, with Peel St. beer cheese and Nith Valley hot honey butter

    Brussel Sprouts 16
    crispy fried brussel sprouts in lemon tahini sauce with toasted sesame seeds and scallions

    sweet corn and zucchini fritters 15
    fritters with avocado and lime crema with micro greens

    sausage rolls 17
    house made pork sausage rolls wrapped in puff pastry, spicy tomato chutney, mixed greens tossed in garlic vinaigrette

    Imperial chickles 20
    southern fried chicken bites, house made fried Imperial dill pickles, drizzled with creamy dill aioli and 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 whipped butter

    Mexican street corn soup 7 | 10
    topped with crumbled feta, street corn salad with a bolillo roll and whipped butter

  • add pulled rotisserie chicken +6 | add seared salmon +12 | add 4oz striploin +14

    imperial salad 13 | 18
    mixed greens, cured tomato, pickled red onion, cucumber, roasted butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, spiced walnuts with house made balsamic dressing

    caesar salad 13 | 18
    romaine lettuce, bacon lardon, fried capers, focaccia croutons, with house made caesar dressing

    cobb salad 23
    chopped iceberg lettuce, cured tomato, bacon lardons, hard boiled egg, avocado, pickled red onions, blue cheese crumble, house roasted turkey breast, with house made green goddess dressing

    nonna’s panzanella salad 23
    mixed greens, prosciutto, pepperoncini, green olives, red onions, pecorino cheese, warm bread, with a house made white wine vinaigrette

  • All Handhelds Served with Fries
    Upgrade to Soup +3, Salad +5,
    Poutine +6.5 or Beer Cheese Mac 6.5
    Gluten Friendly Buns/Bread +3

    roasted cauliflower wrap 21
    chili lemon roasted cauliflower, cucumbers, pickled red onions, cured tomatoes, red peppers, heritage greens, basil hummus, feta

    cubano 24
    house smoked pork belly and slow roasted mojo pork shoulder, Millbank swiss cheese, Imperial dill pickles, sweet mustard on a baguette

    smash burger 24
    two 3 oz beef patties, shredded iceberg lettuce, red onions, sliced tomato, Imperial dill pickles, cheddar cheese with house special sauce on a brioche bun

    falafel smash burger 22
    two smashed falafel patties with tzatziki, cucumbers, pickled red onions, tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce on a brioche bun

    crispy pickerel sandwich 23
    battered pickerel, cucumber asian salad, dashi mayo, chili crisp on a brioche bun

    philly steak sandwich 26
    grilled striploin grilled to preference, sauteed white onions and green peppers, Millbank gouda, steakhouse aioli on herbed focaccia

    schnitzel sandwich 24
    crispy pork cutlet, Peel St. beer cheese, red onion, St. Jacobs sauerkraut, caraway aioli, sweet mustard, Imperial dill pickles on a brioche bun

    fried chicken sandwich 24
    southern fried chicken thigh, shredded iceberg lettuce, Imperial dill pickles, sweet mustard, creamy dill aioli on a brioche bun
    toss in buffalo or nashville sauce +2

    roasted turkey blt sandwich 23
    roasted turkey breast, shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mayo, bacon, house made walnut bread

  • Served with Rotisserie Chicken Gravy
    and Choice of Two Sides

    mashed potatoes • fries • roasted vegetables • lemon tahini brussel sprouts • beer cheese mac • bacon and mushroom spaetzle • Imperial salad • caesar salad • orzo Greek pasta salad • soup du jour • Mexican street corn soup • saurkraut

    Southern Fried Chicken
    Boneless Chicken Thigh
    One Piece - 24 | Two Piece - 27

    Imperial Rotisserie Chicken
    House Roasted Whole Chicken
    Quarter Dark - 20 | Quarter White - 22 | Half Chicken - 27

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

  • Ask About Gluten Friendly Options for Plates

    salmon power bowl 28
    pan seared salmon, edamame, diced peppers, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, cucumbers, red onions, wild rice pilaf, sesame miso vinaigrette

    pickerel puttanesca 30
    pan fried pickerel with traditional puttanesca sauce over smashed roasted potatoes, garnished with lemon and micro greens

    steak frites 56
    12oz ribeye grilled to preference, hand cut fries, roasted garlic aioli, with chermoula sauce

    seared rack of lamb 32
    7oz rack of lamb pan seared to preference, greek orzo salad, tzatziki and mint chimichurri

    mac and cheese 24
    creamy Peel St. beer cheese sauce, buttery bread crumbs, focaccia garlic bread
    add bacon 4 | pulled rotisserie chicken 6 southern fried chicken 6

    pork belly taco 25
    house smoked pork belly with mango salsa, nappa avocado and lime crema slaw, cilantro served with fries and Mexican street corn salad

    chorizo gnocchi primavera 26
    house made gnocchi, chorizo sausage crumble, roasted peppers, red onions, zucchini, asparagus in a white wine cream sauce

    grilled halloumi vegetable medley 23
    grilled halloumi cheese, zucchini, mushrooms, and acorn squash with roasted garlic quinoa

  • All kids’ meals are $11

    mac + cheese

    burger + fries

    chicken nibbles + fries

    grilled cheese + fries

    Sub roasted veggies for $2.50