Love the atmosphere of The Bauer Kitchen! I think its a really good date spot. I ordered the TBK salad with salmon and loved it! Highly recommend :) My friend got the short rib gnocci and said it was good, but he said that he quickly got tired of the taste while eating it. I really want to come back here to try their brunch (eggs benedict looks so good!).

At one point this place was quite nice but there has been an observable decline in quality. Most of the meals looked and tasted like they were sitting under a heat lamp for way too long and most likely were. Service is fine but there are many far superior options in the KW region than this.

For a restaurant business that is suppose to be local you'd expect it to be better than your typical Keg or other Steakhouse chains, but it isn't any better and might even be worse. It didn't live up to my expectations. When I was there it felt like a more expensive Beer Town (and matter of fact Beer Town is owned by the same people) with more fancy and meals that fit into the more fine dining... more

Decent food, pretty well done and a fair variety. Pretty good staff overall. "Trying a bit too hard" in terms of trying to be trendy, and a bit expensive compared to others in the region serving almost the same fare. Unfortunately, noisy as hell at times, almost unbearable between the crowd noise and the pumped up music, not a place to go expecting a nice quiet evening and conversation during... more

Used to love this place but the food quality has gone down so much. It's a real shame, and I go there almost once every 2 weeks.

Ordered a soup, it was cold and the waiter didn't tell us there was only about half a bowl left in the pot... He then proceeded to do nothing about it.

Dishes aren't as flavorful or even close to being what they used to be.

Consistently great food and service. One of my favourite restaurants in Waterloo. This visit we tried the duck confit wings after hearing someone rave about them. Holy c@!p they are good. I will probably order them every single time I go now.

I've been here several times since moving to Waterloo recently, which speaks to how much I like it. The service is always friendly and helpful, and the food is consistently good. From paninis to salads to omelettes to unbelievable chocolate brownies, I've never been disappointed. And their short rib gnocchi deserves its own separate shout out for making me legitimately consider going back to... more

I like Plain Jane meat-and-potatoes meals, but I like those meals to taste really, REALLY good. TBK is the spot for that. Margaritas were hand squeezed and a perfect mix. Steak was tasty throughout. Fries were seasoned slightly but not offensively. We had a chocolate thing for dessert...can't remember the name (the margaritas were so good, we ordered a few...) but it was interesting and good.

The food is really great so don't mistake the three star rating on that. The reason for the three stars is due to the price. Unless you are going for the brunch special, the price is outrageous for the amount of food that you get. I found myself craving a trip to the BK lounge after a wallet crippling experience here.

Decent food. Had a pork cut with apple sauce. Not much else is memorable besides nice decor and an awesome waiter.

I got the wagyu burger and the calamari for dinner that night. Both were delicious! I got some sweet potato fries with my burger and well.. sweet potato fries are always awesome. I also couldn't be more impressed with the service. The server was at the table frequently and was super friendly. The food came pretty quick as well. Conveniently they also have free parking right outside.

Went with wife and kids on March Break, I was curious to see how the Old Bauer factory was transformed.

Kids ordered off the kids menu, wife had the special which was a Salmon pasta dish and I ordered the Short Rib. We also ordered a Calamari to start. What impressed me was the thought the preparation and the freshness in everything, even with the dinner rolls. Our server Ryan was great ...he... more

Enjoyed a really good meal here last night. Love the look of the restaurant.. Service was friendly and prompt.. The BTK salad is excellent.. Penne a la vodka was tasty also.. Was recommended a really good Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand that paired nicely with the salad. My friend enjoyed the Moroccan chicken.. Look forward to coming back here soon!

We have visited this restaurant many times, as we live quite close by. We have yet to be disappointed. While we have sampled a good portion of their menu, we most often come back to the thin crust pizzas. They are wonderful, and reasonably priced. An evening with two mains, some drinks and dessert can come in under $100, which is relatively reasonable.

The decor is industrial and the kitchen... more

The food is very good and the service is great.
Recommend Appetizers: French onion fondue, Steak tartare, and the Dumplings
Mains: Braised short rib, All burgers, Duck confit

We will definitely go back again to try everything else on the menu

The team at Bauer never cease to amaze me. Each visit I am made to feel like a family member returning home. The culinary team provides Kitchener/Waterloo with extraordinary menus for weekend brunch, lunch, supper and late night snacks.
If you enjoy being served by the best group of professionals in the region, Bauer is the place.
My favourite meals include the chicken dumplings, all of the... more

A run of the mill western restaurant with decent food and drinks. Some of their items are unique, but most of them are just decent. I really like their duck wings... The items in my opinion are a bit over priced, and some of the staff are a bit pretentious.

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Very cool setting, with the dimmed lights and the unique decor. The French onion fondue was amazing !
We will be back for sure

Decent food - Great ambience

The food was decent, the portions maybe a little small. I think since the ambience is so good I expected, perhaps, the food to be a little better. Very good service, no complaints there.Overall, it was a really nice date night place. Also happy that it's kid friendly, I find that adds to the experience.

Good place for lunch

The staff was very nice. I requested some little changes on my order and there was no problem at all to accommodate me. I have been there several times, alone and with a group and it was always very good.

the service was very slow. it took forever to get our apps. then when we did get them one of them was cold . it even took longer to get our entres. my husbands was tastless and his mussels were full of sand.

Relative/s

Entertaining out of towers from a metropolitan centre; where do we dare to compare? Proud of our relatively small centre, TBK represents a step up from the roadhouse or chain establishments and therefore offers a comparative big, citified experience. No embarrassment here. So thank you management.
However, embarrassed to find we are too much like a big city, on returning to the car. Ten minutes... more

Excellent service, great food, quiet and private place to discuss business

Excellent place for all

The food here is top notch. It has a menu that you are sure to find quite enjoyable whether you are with a family or out on a romantic date.

Could have been better

Our appetizers were great but our dinners were nothing special
My husband orders blanco pizza and it was very bland. I ordered fish and chips. Fries were over cooked and fish was so gross, did not like batter at all. Never finished it. I put that it was our anniversary on reservation and nothing was mentioned. Should have just stuck with appetizers. Last time was much better

Amazing

Great and attentive service. Romantic and sophisticated ambiance. Delicious flavours with a large selection of alcoholic beverages. Anyone who decides to go dine here will not be disappointed!

Food was good, didn't wait long. Service could have been better but overall a great place. Decor was great. Would definitely go back.

A great experience (always)!

Pre-birthday celebration was thoroughly enjoyed with both the excellent service and food. I enjoyed the romaine salad, as well as a specialised pizza. Both items were superb! The waitress proceeded to compliment the meal with cake (knowing it was pre-birthday dinner). I will definitely return (and recommend)!

The Best Steak Tartar

Had the very best steak tartar in the past 3 years. Not just your run off the mill steak tartar. This one was presented on a wood board with multiple sides and a raw egg on top. It was a Perfect presentation and the interaction, combination I could made out was just icing on the cake. Not normally on the menu but hopefully they will consider adding it.

Bland

I had the Blackened chicken and found the overall dish bland and almost to the point of being under-cooked. I chose this restaurant for its location and belief it was a little more upscale. The service was fine for delivering the meals.

excellent choice

Booked this for our 20th anniversary and they looked after us very well. Noted my request on the booking and had all "extra" details covered. Food and table spot were fantastic. Enjoyed the entire experience!

Great Lunch!

Our group of 5 sat out on the patio on a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Server was excellent and the food was very creative and exceptional quality. Would love to go back for dinner some evening because the interior looks like it would make for a great experience as well. Look forward to going back.

Great local food!

We enjoyed every bite of our pasta and pork chop. The drinks are great, the service is great; we will be back for a 2 year anniversary.

Definitely will return. Excellent experience. Our party of six enjoyed our dinners.

We love TBK. Food is consistently outstanding, and so is the service.

Excellent

Very attentive wait staff. Drink service was good, food service was excellent. Food was excellent!! Overall this lived up to "Charcoal" standards, and was excellent. Would highly recommend this!!

Amazing

Excellent food, great vibe, excellent service, great wine. Will definitely be back.

Great dinner

Great food and service. Nice place for a group also!

Consistently Good Food and Service

You can always count on good food and service at Bauer Kitchen. The Patio in the summer is great.

the Bauer Kitchen

Father's day was the reason we were there but it was all about mommy! The food was so delicious. My 4 year old had the kids french toast which cut like butter and she ate every bite, my husband enjoyed a large burger and sweet potato fries and I had the delicious short rib gnocchi. Every bite was flavored perfectly. Even the two year old's pizza was good. And the watermelon mojito...yum!

Amazing Father's Day Restaurant

Very nice food presentation, and atmosphere (child friendly) also with a bar perfect for dad's watching the world cup. Great waitress and food tasted great. Definitely recommend this restaurant for those trying something new as well pretty affordable.

Amazing service

Food was very reasonably priced, so was our alcholic drink with fresh fruit. Out appetizer was brought to us, missing the bacon jam and it was replaced with bacon. Maybe because I'm young they thought they could pull one over on me, but I told my server and he went to find out the problem. Turns out they ran out of bacon jam and instead of asking me if it's ok they gave me strips of bacon...... more

graduation/birthday

my son has just graduated from university and it was also his brother's birthday. we went for lunch and a wonderful meal.
service was excellent from the the time we arrived to when we left. we had never been there before but would recommend it to anyone.

I've been wanting to come here for a while and I finally found a reason to. They were very accommodating in fitting our large group and we were seated promptly.
Drinks came fast for most of the table but a few were left out. During the course of the meal, the servers pretty much disappeared and could not see them in sight for 10-15 minutes at a time however when they did take our orders they... more

Lunch

We were celebrating a special event in the area and had lunch at TBK afterwards. We arrived early for our reservation but were seated immediately anyway. Service was exceptional and the meal came altogether and in a timely fashion. Not disappointed in any aspect and would highly recommend the venue.

Graduation Party

I made a reservation for my parents and I to celebrate my university graduation. Our experience was phenomenal from start to finish! We had a great table, our server was very friendly and knowledgeable, the drinks and food were to die for, and the environment was lively yet relaxing. I am also a server so I am always very appreciative of good service - our server went above and beyond that! She... more

Not as good as it has been

We started with the French Onion Fondue which was great, the highlight of the meal. For the main, I had had the pickerel special. It was bland with little or no seasoning. It sat on an avocado sauce that was just creamed avocado. There was no flavour to the topping on the pickerel, I'm not even sure what it was. The side was a couscous that again was flavourless and oily. My companions had... more

All-around good food & a good time

All-around good food & a good time. I live close to the Bauer Kitchen, it's perfect. I can walk on the iron horse trail and not worry about how many of their delicious and unique cocktails I have. The menu is amazing, everything is absolutely delicious! I'm a foodie and whenever I have guests we always go to Bauer. I keep thinking 'maybe i should try something new' and then I don't. Because I... more

Perfect birthday surprise!

We went for a surprise birthday. We didn't want a big deal with the singing and shouting so we told the wait staff when she asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. Two people who came wanted to share two meals and sample them both. They came out on four separate plates so they could have their own portion. This was a pleasant surprise! At the end of the meal the waitress brought a... more

My go to place

TBK is my go to place. It is consistent. From the welcoming smiles when you walk in to the "have great night" when I waddle my full belly to my car.
I have brought many friends, family, groups, staff and no one has ever been disappointed. The variety is great whether you're vegetarian or a carnivore.

Excellent service and food

Went to Bauer Kitchen for our anniversary, the service was excellent, food was outstanding with a different of food and appetizers selection than most other restaurants. But the personal service we received put this meal over the top

Decent early dinner

Very nice ambience, decent menu. The striploin steak was a bit tough, the desserts were delicious, the salad was good. Good wine list.

Steak Tartar

Love the steak tartar. Too bad they only offer for two weeks during the Wholly Cow weeks.

Good food and service; pleasant patio

I've been to Bauer Kitchen for both lunch and dinner; I've enjoyed both, but their lunches have been better in terms of the consistency of food. My most recent visit -- lunch on the patio -- was very pleasant: the food (hamburger and side romaine salad, $ 15) and service (attentive, ice water refilled, prompt) were good. That patio, in... more

First Time Visit - Will Be Back

I had heard good things - wasn't disappointed. The décor and atmosphere is trendy and urban upscale. The menu was fairly interesting - a little dated - but still made me happy. I think the creators were beef lovers - God bless them.
I started with a watermelon mojito - and it was one of the best mojitos I have... more

terrible

I ordered a bellini, it was flavourless. The food selection was terrible and the portions were very small. It was overpriced and tasteless. I will not be going back here again, Milestones is far far better.

Service not up to par

We have eaten at the Bauer Kitchen twice. Once a few months ago and the food and service were great. This time when we went it was early in the evening 5pm and I had made reservations. The restaurant was empty and they tried to sit us at a tiny table in a dark area that backed onto the bar pushed up against all of the glasses. I could understand it if the bar was busy or I had not made... more

Fabulous food

I ordered my striploin steak well done and it was perfect! Cooked to perfection and tasted amazing!

Eryn Stewart

So many wine options!! Great place for a special occasion.

great lunch

Went with my sister and brother in law who are here from Arizona. Outstanding service. My brother had the duck wing appetizer and said its the best he's had. We were there for lunch and the burgers, pizza and housemade fries were great.

Pleasantly Surprised

Everytime I come to Bauer Kitchen I'm always pleasantly surprised by how good the food/service is here. This is a more casual restaurant compared to Wildcraft or Charcoal Steakhouse but yet it still has it's charm. Everything on the menu is really good, however I have noticed that recently most of their fries whether it be just potato or their... more

Great first time experience

My first time there, my kids recommended the place, you have a hit!

just ok

The restaurant ambience is really nice, the food however is just ok. I really did not find the quality of the good to be anything exceptional which is what I expected. I would not bother going back based on my brunch experience there.

noisy

Everything, service, food etc. was super. I just find it difficult when busy, to have a conversation without yelling over everyone else. This is the only negative of Bauer Kitchen. I realize this is hopefully a phase that will pass one day.

Never Disappoints

My husband and I love the BK! We have never been disappointed by the food or the service, and our latest visit was excellent! We both had the pork tenderloin feature.
Service was fabulous! Our server, Danika was professional and gave us attentive, but never intrusive service!
Thanks again for making our evening special.

Consistenly delicious

We love dining at this little treasure whenever we are in the area. The innovative menu changes with the seasons but incorporates always local food and produce and the food is always delicious. Friendly and attentive service.

Office lunch

Great spot for an office lunch or special occasion. Great service, great menu.

Nice family dinner

We celebrated a birthday at The Bauer Kitchen on a Sunday around 5:30. It was fairly quiet. The menu was small but diverse enough that we each found something that we liked. Food was good ... more

Nothing wrong

There is nothing wrong with The Bauer Kitchen but I did not find it remarkable. The food was good, I had to ask for sour cream with my nachos though and the portions of food can be somewhat small, though my friends who have been there debate this. I also find the food somewhat too expensive for what you get.

18th birthday dinner

My daughter had heard about this restaurant and wanted to come for her 18th birthday dinner. The prices were very reasonable and the food was very good. We all had different meals and all were very good. We shared the fondue and we that was very good as well. We would definitely come here again. The server was very pleasant and attentive. It wasn't really busy as it was a Sunday evening which... more

Looks can be deceiving

This is my second time dining at the Bauer Kitchen, although the first time was a couple of years ago. The ambiance, and general 'eye appeal' was as good as I had remembered. It is a modern setting, filled with vibrant younger professionals and seasoned veterans alike. Although the setting was wonderful, and fits well with the Uptown Waterloo location, the service and food quality left... more

Egg yolks were hard in Eggs Benedict

Had brunch today at Bauer Kitchen. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was tasteful. But the fact that the yolks were hard boiled on the benedict was a turn off to the otherwise great meal. This is not the first time this has happened. The yolks are supposed to be runny!

Good Food

We had a company event at the Bauer Kitchen last night. I found the food to be delicious made with local ingredients. The decor and atmosphere in the restaurant was very pleasing. The service was fast and friendly. I also enjoyed the fact that they have a fine selection of craft beers. Yes it is a bit pricey however the... more

The Bauer Kitchen looks pretty but don't be fooled by the gorgeous interior - it may resemble an up-scale establishment but this is merely a thin veneer disguising an otherwise sub-par establishment.

The restaurant strives to achieve a semblance of ambiance and it does manage to do just that. The decoration is gorgeous with incredible brick and woodwork. The bar is stocked with a perfect mix... more

Price is not warranted

I had the gluten-free pasta. While it was tasty, the $17.95 price tag is unwarranted. The food was lukewarm and was served in a bowl mixed altogether with a few pieces of chicken, some cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half. I mentioned I liked penne with sausage and the server said they could add some. I did get a... more

Good portion, good price

We started with French onion fondue, which was very cheesy with just enough bread. Good paring with a Block 3 saison. Both meat dishes were large, and cooked well. The lamb shank was tender and juicy, came on a bed of couscous and feta toppings. And the slow roasted short rib had a side of pan fried mushrooms (which were... more

Good experience

I was a little wary of this place as I had visited a few years ago for lunch and was disappointed, but four of us visited for Sunday brunch and it was delicious. We were pleased with the service, and all enjoyed our brunch selections. I had eggs benny - really yummy! Would come back again.

Continues to be a marginal restaurant

A friend wanted to go there for brunch today so we decided to give it another try. First, it was obvious that our waitress really didn't care about what she was doing - very poor table presence. After an hour of waiting for our food the waitress finally came by and said "the computer has been down for 5 minutes"... more

Highly Disappointed

We went In November with a Group of 10 for a bday celebration .2 people were satisfied with their meal. The place was nice the service was good but the food was terrible.

Came here on a whim and was not disappointed. They make a mean martini and the appetizers were outstanding (only qualm was there were not enough of the calamari!) The Thai mussels were rich and infused with the curry/coconut milk flavors. I almost drank the remaining juices at the bottom of the bowl - they were THAT good.

Had the Cochon burger as my main - this thing is not messing around:... more

Wonderful Hospitality

My boyfriend took me to the Bauer Kitchen on Valentine's Day.
1. The host's were very welcoming, hung our coats.
2. Every staff member was smiling and actually enjoyed their jobs.
3. I stood up and looked for the washroom and a different staff member walked across the restaurant to come and guide me to the restroom.
4. The wine... more

Came here and they had the Valentine's menu special. He got the lamb shank, I got the Cochon burger. Both were fantastic, and huge portions! We also started with the duck wings and the french onion fondue. The fondue was awesome. We couldn't finish our meal because the appetizers were very big!

There is a lot to like about Bauer Kitchen. The beautiful industrial interior with touches of a barn/country motif. Menu items with slight twists like banh mi burgers and duck wings. But when it comes down to it, the food is good, but not great. It's missing the wow factor that brings me back to a place.

We started with the hoison glazed chicken tacos with carrot, cilantro, daikon, etc. Pretty... more

We keep coming back

Love the ambience, the glass kitchen, the food and the service. This is one of our lunch and early dinner favorites, be in the gnocchi with braised beef, the burger or the duck confit. It might be noisy later when full, but we have not been there when it was full.

Dined here with colleagues while visiting the area. The food was excellent, great ambience, and the service was fantastic.

Of the many times I've visited TBK I have to say I have only had one less then perfect experience. The staff is always welcoming and gracious while the good creates a sophisticated twist on many classic local favorites. As much as I could go on all day about the food, it is only made that much better by the vintage distillery decor and amazing overly generous cocktails.

Can't wait to go back

I read a review of this hidden gem and decided to check out The Bauer Kitchen for myself. We were immediately impressed with the unique decorating style which is worth the visit alone (especially the washrooms). We were warmly greeted and happy with our table. This is one of those places where there is not a bad table in the... more

We had a brunch stop you there today. Between the six if us, we ended up with a wide selection of dishes to try.

Done ordered burgers, other nachos and even soup but I want to talk about the more traditional breakfast fare.

The eggs Benedict were quite good. They were cooked to the appropriate degree of softness and the bread had a nice crutch to it. The home fries were a bit pedestrian... more

Nice atmosphere

It's a small restaurant and felt homey. The waitress was very nice. Overall, an enjoyable experience.

How Did I Miss this Place For So Long

Last Saturday we (2) went for the first time - ordered eggs benedict - first rate - exceptional hollandaise sauce / fresh hash browns / perfectly poached eggs, delicious coffee, superior service - left full - décor is cool retro warehouse look, exposed brick - concrete floor - hardwood ceilings - stone / wood tables - funky artwork / giant... more

Enjoyed The Experience

My girl friends and I met at the Bauer Kitchen in Waterloo for a pre-Christmas celebration Dec 13 th at 6 pm. The service and food was very good. The portion sizes were acceptable and the food delicious.
The wait staff was friendly and helpful. We were surprises to see customers of all ages at the restaurant, as we thought... more

Wasnt impressed

Restaurant was nice inside. Love the rustic industrial look, fitting for the location. Small menu, poor selection. Between the 4 of us We had the cali burger. Wrapped prime rib, bauer burger and cochun burger. Burgers were good if you like it raw in the middle. Gross! Would have been nice if the server advise us before ordering instead of... more

Fancy location with good food

Bauer Kitchen is a fancy place downtown Waterloo Ontario. Very good selection of food, wine and beer. Friendly and competent staff. Lot's of interesting people.

Very nice after woork meals

A co-worker and I ate the for dinner one night and went back for Sunday brunch the next day. We were both very happy with the food. My co-worker really liked the beet and cabbage soup that he had, along with the pull pork mashed potatoes. I had the braised short rib and found it to be very tender and... more

Great ambience, mixes upscale vibe in the restaurant area with bar/TV area

Thanksgiving Dinner

This Thanksgiving Monday we had some business guests from out of town. As it was a holiday, I was worried about finding a good place to go for dinner. Thankfully The Bauer Kitchen was open and served us an excellent meal. The service was spot on as usual, the food was the usual excellent standard as well. My husband and... more

Great place. Good atmosphere. Every time I have eaten here it has been a good experience. I always seem to want to go back!

Modern feel, professional kitchen, great food

Our experience started with a warm welcoming waitress taking our orders, we ordered fried calamari and goat cheese pizza. If you like thin crust, slightly crunchy pizza like I do, this is your heaven. Must say it was one of the bests I've had.
The ambiance is just lovely for hanging out with friends or having a date. The kind... more

Great restaurant for our whole family

I've held off on reviewing until we've been here a few times and now I can say that Bauer Kitchen has been great every time. We've gone there as a couple, with part of our family, including 2 year old grandson, and then with whole family - 4 generations. I hadn't thought about it as a destination that kids would... more

Mixed review

Four people in our party. I had a fabulous trout dish with mixed grains and grilled veggies. One person had a salad and one had pasta with shrimp and avocado. Both were just average. The last person had a pizza which was soggy in the central third. The waitress took it back to the kitchen and brought it back with... more

nice dinner, great atmosphere

Came here for dinner after a skating competition. This is a bistro located in a restored felt factory, very hip place. We were a party of 6. 3 of us had the Braised beef short ribs with gnocci. 3 had the Braised short ribs with fresh cut fries, roasted mushrooms, veal jus and horseradish gremolata . Both versions were excellent;... more

My boss took my co-worker and I there for lunch to celebrate our 2 year anniversary with the company. It was a very nice looking place. The waitress was very nice but soft spoken. I could not hear the specials nor was I asked if I wanted a glass of wine. Yeck, I could have but could not hear her. The background music was a little too loud. That is really all the negative things that I have to... more

A Great Find

I met a friend here for lunch (whose immediate family are in the restaurant biz and always have great recommendations in the area) and found the food to be terrific and the staff friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. It was a very long and chatty lunch and no one tried to hurry us on our way. The decor is definitely industrial... more

had high hopes

went twice- always give a new restaurant a 2nd chance. but the 2nd time was even worse then the first. our waitress must have been new because when we had questions for her she had to "go ask the kitchen", they dont offer anything besides butter for the bread they serve (- which doesnt work for me since im lactose... more

Beautiful, chique and cosy place. Has a great patio. Good to bring your date. But, the menu doesn't contain many foods and it's expensive!!

Disappointing

We travel to KW often to visit family and have eaten at the Bauer Kitchen on previous occasions. Our recollection was that the food was quite good and we looked forward to eating there again. Unfortunately this time we were extremely disappointed.
The raspberry lemonade was lacklustre. It was an unnatural red colour and tasted like watered down raspberry flavouring.... more

Interesting menu, quality food, good service

We took our university student daughter out for dinner here. It was a great pick. The menu is diverse with lots of interesting choices. A good wine list too. Service was prompt and courteous.

Tasty food, funky atmosphere

We've dined at BK on three occasions. We have always found the food to be reasonably good for quality and price. It is quite popular so a reservation is a good idea. The build-your-own Bloody Caesar station is quite innovative and it's fun to make personal choices for how to spice up your cocktail.

Out of this World

My wife and I were in town for a couple of days. We always love to find the best places to eat wherever we go. After some research, we found the TBK menu to be the most interesting. We were not disappointed. There is good tasting food--for me that is a good steak--and there is good tasting food that is... more

Delicious food...a "too-trendy" atmosphere

My husband and I tried The Bauer Kitchen after reading about it here. The decor is very cool...sort of "industiral-chic". I found the crowd and the atmosphere a bit too young and trendy for my liking. Service was very good...our waitress was friendly and efficient. We ordered the charcuterie board (no cheese) and a romaine (caesar) salad. Loved the bacon... more

Amazing food and more

Me and my partners parents ate there for a grad celebration. It was amazing. The service is wonderful, they know so much about the food and wine. Love how on the menu they pair wines with every dish. All courses were so delicious. I have been there three times now and have never been let down. If you are looking... more

Atmosphere, service and food

We had our anniversary dinner at Bauer Kitchen. the staff was fabulous, informative and friendly. The wine list is matched to the menu and very extensive. The food was great, fresh and hot.
I would highly recommend this restaurant for any meal. the atmosphere is loft style with exposed brick making it feel inviting. Beautiful patio if you want to... more

reliable good food

We eat here regularly when we visit our children attending university in Waterloo. The place is busy, bustling and friendly. The food has always been excellent. Love their burgers, gnocchi, penne and of course the large sangrias! Lovely desserts. We just keep coming back.

A pleasant surprise

We were visiting friends living in Kitchener over the weekend. For a change of scenery, we took a drive out of Kitchener and ended up in Waterloo. (Ok, it was a planned drive and only 10 minutes!). But WOW! A very cool area called Uptown Waterloo (since the rival city of Kitchener is termed downtown). There is an condo built... more

This restaurant has an industrial decor, yet still maintains a cozy feeling with quite a good crowd for a Wednesday night. There is a extensive wine list and good beer selection, but I was driving back to Toronto right after dinner...so those tempting beverages will have to wait til next time.

Three of us decided to share the pulled pork nachos, hoisin braised and glazed chicken tacos and baja... more

Great Restaurant with great service and decor

We attended a wedding reception that took over the entire restaurant for the evening. The food was great and the staff very attentive and professional. This bistro has an interesting decor with exposed brick walls, complimentary lighting, reclaimed wood ceilings, exposed full wall wine cooler and open glass walls to the kitchen. Highly recommend !

Will definitely be back

I have eaten here about half dozen times and was never disappointed. It is a great place to go for couples or the family. Service is great and food is better!

The waitresses were friendly and we were well taken care of. They were able to work around dietary restrictions, and the bartender did an exceptional job on our drinks. It is slightly pricy but worth it. I had the trout special with maple glaze and everything was cooked to perfection. It is a nice place to take the parents, or to visit with friends to catch up.

Bad Service

I have eaten here many times before and normaly rave about the food and service. This visit (Father's day brunch) however, did not live up to my expectations.
The entire table requested pain au chocolate. We were told that they had already sold all but two (hard to believe at 9:30 in a restaurant that was almost empty). We shrugged... more

I've been to this restaurant many times now and it never ceases to please no matter the season. Most recently I was there for my university grad celebration dinner and I had what I would consider the best steak I've ever had in my life. The menu is great with an excellent assortment of items without being too large. Quality of food is AMAZING and I have yet to have anything there that hasn't... more

Very good looking restaurant with a classy vibe to it. A little more expensive so you should be willing to spend a decent amount on a meal. They have duck wings made with mill St. Coffee porter bbq Sauce. They are really saucy but are super delicious, and on Wednesdays they are cheaper. Overall great place I would definitely recommend it!

Great Food, Great Atmosphere

My wife and I dined at the Bauer last night, and enjoyed an excellent meal, super service and a really engaging atmosphere. We decided to check this restaurant out due to the fact that we're moving into the area in the near future and wanted to check out the surrounding places.
There's a great selection of beer on tap and... more

This place is a great addition to Waterloo.

I went there to have a wonderful 3 course meal. The appetizer was a bit on the large side, even to share. I would have made it half the size for half the price and more satisfied. The mains was good. Not particularly creative but good. And the Cocktails were fantastic. Watermelon mojito is just what the doctor ordered in this hot weather!

Great hip vibe

Very cool place. Great vibe, great bar...AMAZING cuisine. Love the menu, wine list is excellent, service is great. I feel like I'm in NYC when I dine here. Neighbourhood feel but you in the heart of uptown and with the hip/creative side of Waterloo. Not to mention they have their own in-house bakery and Master Pastry Chef ?!!! WOw. SO... more

Best restaurant in Waterloo

My girlfriend and I eat here regularly. It has amazing food and a great atmosphere. White pizza and Caesar salad is our go to meal to share. Amazing wine list and samples are aloud. I would highly recommend

The food at the Bauer Kitchen is a bit expensive, but always worth it. Breakfast/brunch here is always amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive and the aesthetic is really cool.

Urbane Dining in Waterloo

When family or friends come to town I take them to the Baur. It's tucked away in the historic Baur Felt Factory which gives the feeling of exclusivity. The menu is varied (traditional for the less adventurous guest) with an extensive wine list (many by the glass) Their are pairings of food and wine but I prefer to choose myself.... more

Very good environment, service and food

We had a really great time at Bauer Kitchen.
The atmosphere is great (reminded us of the Distillery District in Toronto), was vibrant and fun. The food was very tasty and the service was top notch.
Definitely recommended.

Valentine Dinner

Was very tastey and the staff were very friendly. Did not have the wine that we had asked for but we settled on something else. The lighting could be a little brighter especially in the corner of the round table.

What a fantastic experience! From the great food to the service. The server even brought us champagne and dessert to celebrate my cousin's birthday. A++!!

Excellent Food, really great atmosphere

Went to the Bauer Kitchen to celebrate convocation with my family from out of town, everyone loved their meals and drinks it was a fantastic night. Steak was cooked perfectly, and deserts were also perfectly done. Very professional and nice atmosphere, the perfect restaurant for fancy parties or celebrations.

A Favourite Breakfast Spot

Love the TBK (The Bauer Kitchen) omelette and vanilla bean latte. Surprised that this place isn't more busy for breakfast; the food quality and taste is consistently good to merit it.

The food and service was amazing!

Service:
It was a semi-busy night and our waitress was attentive and came by multiple times to re-fill our drinks and ask us how the food was. When our food was taking slightly long, without us even complaining, the waitress and the manager came by at separate times to lets us know the status of our food and apologized.
When our group finished the bread in the... more

Enjoyable experience

We've been to the Bauer Kitchen several times. It's another great restaurant in the Charcoal Group.
Started with the harvest salad. Great mix of flavours and textures in the salad.
Sirloin steak for entree. Cooked perfectly. Shallot sauce was nice.
Only downside in this visit was the service. Our server was efficient and attentive but lack sincerity. She seemed to... more

I'm giving this restaurant 3 out of 5 almost exclusively for the design and service. For a place in Waterloo, this place exudes class and urbanity that is severely lacking in other restaurants. The service we received was great, good at confirming vegetarian options with the kitchen, and the wine list was well above average.

The food was good, but it wasn't great. I ordered the funghi pizza... more

Great impromptu visit

My husband and I arrived a few minutes after 6 pm on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation and were told they were quite booked, but that they could accommodate us in the bar area. We were fine with that and selected a high top table.
The server arrived promptly to take our drink order, red wine for... more

The overall quality makes for a relaxed and enjoyable expedition

I have come here several times for full meals to just appetizers and, of course, a good bottle of wine. In an area with few restaurants offering much more than house - ie. boxed - wines, the Bauer Kitchen clearly has a well constructed selection.
Friendly staff, professional kitchen, and a good atmosphere - a worthy venture to be sure.

Delicious! Good atmosphere and great food!

Brunch

Awesome brunch menu and reasonable priced for what you get. Great atmosphere and great price!
We'll be back.

My best choice to eat out in waterloo. Gnocchi and fondue are my favorite items to order. Took my wife out to Bauer on this valentines day, and it turned out to be a wonderful evening with superb food and classy selection of wine.... more

My wife and I made a reservation for a Friday night to check out Bauer Kitchen for the first time. We showed up early to have a beer at the bar and to take in the atmosphere a little bit. We both really loved the feel of the place, dimly lit, dark woods, little rustic yet with a slight polish. Bartender was very nice and friendly, quick to serve us and was able to suggest a beer that was really... more

Water, Water, Water-loo, loo, loo!!!!!

My how you have changed from my "studious" days as a WLU undergrad. The fine dining landscape has certainly improved in little over 4 years (or 5...my oh my I'm ageing at a rapid rate). However, with age comes an appreciation for the finer things in life such as good food, good wine, good company, etc. So I guess this is why my overall experience at The... more

Had a steak here and it was excellent. A full course meal is pricey for students - but its worthwhile if you get a chance.

I've been coming to Bauer since it opened and my last visit on Friday evening compelled me to finally review it. As many have mentioned, they have a great wine list and a decent cocktail menu. But, also mentioned by many others, the noise level is an issue at times. I'd never found it loud in the past, but on Friday they had a DJ spinning crummy beats, at 9:00 p.m. Many people were eating... more

Went to Bauer Kitchen for a large group dinner (about a dozen ppl). Service was excellent and they wisely assigned several 'helpers' in addition the main waiter. I also appreciated that they didn't force an automatic tip.... this actually resulted in them getting a higher tip than they might have otherwise.

Food was delicious, and in the Kitchener-Waterloo area it's one of the nicer places.... more