A well-known Greek restaurant on Hamilton Mountain has closed its doors for good. Ios Estiatorio & Wine Bar, which operated at 1400 Upper James Street for seven years, announced on social media that it has permanently shut down effective immediately.
The family-run restaurant built a reputation for serving both traditional and modern Greek dishes, including souvlaki, gyros and spanakopita, alongside signature items such as the Ios Chicken. Its menu also featured a range of meat, seafood and vegetarian options drawing on Mediterranean culinary traditions.
Family Cites New Chapter
In a social media post announcing the closure, the restaurant’s owners said the decision came with no advance warning to customers, and described it as a move to allow the family to pursue a new chapter. The post reflected on the restaurant’s original goals when it opened, stating that the team had set out to offer quality service, a comfortable dining atmosphere and traditional Greek cuisine prepared with care.
The owners also thanked their staff, customers and the broader Hamilton community for their support of the family business over the years, crediting the community for embracing the restaurant and giving them the opportunity to be part of it.
Sister Bakery Remains Open
While the Upper James Street restaurant has closed, the family’s other business, Ios Agora bakery in Ancaster, remains open. No closure has been announced for that location.
No further details were provided about the reasons behind the restaurant’s closure or any future plans for the family’s business ventures.
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