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Upscale contemporary dining experience - Proof Kitchen and Lounge, Waterloo, ON

Proof Kitchen and Lounge

4.1
4.1
1454 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
Located in Waterloo’s historic Barrel Yards, Proof Kitchen + Lounge is Waterloo’s first choice destination for dining. We are offering an upscale, hip and contemporary dining experience coupled with a Chef driven menu that boasts healthy, casual, interesting food, complemented by expertly crafted cocktails, a renowned wine list and a great selection of local craft beers. The setting for all of this is a restaurant space conceptualized by an award-winning designer that will delight the senses and create a perfect backdrop to every occasion.
Open for lunch 7days a week starting November 14!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Canadian, Global, International, Canadian

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (519) 208-3333

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Ryan Reid

  • Catering

    Please visit our Catering page on our website or call us to find out more about our catering services.

  • Private party facilities

    Proof offers a variety of private and semi-private event spaces in Uptown Waterloo. From corporate meetings to weddings, our team of Event Coordinators will work with you to bring your vision to life. Please visit our website to see our Holiday hours.

  • Private party contact

    Amber Maxwell: (888) 471-1253

  • Neighbourhood

    Waterloo

  • Cross Street

    At the corner of Erb W and Father David Baur Drive

  • Parking Details

    All guests of Proof receive complimentary parking.

  • Entertainment

    Jazz Brunches every Sunday from 11- 2 pm! Squad Night every Thursday night with live music!

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,454 people are saying

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Southern Ontario

    Good for business meals

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    Food was OK. Expected more from the place. Quality and Quantity were OK.
  2. NathaliaP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    I asked for a gluten free bun and she gave me a normal bun so I have to wait more to get it do again without gluten and the service was super slow, no refills, everything I asked it was taking too long to get like a sauce for my burger, when she came with the sauce my burger was done already. Very nice place and kind of expensive to have such a poor service.
  3. MarcF

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time and I will be back! Great food and service. Five stars!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Service was great, but food and drink was disappointing this time. Drink - ordered a Sidecar cocktail ($13.95). Cocktail seemed to be missing the Cointreau. Food - ordered the 7 oz. Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin - prepared medium ($48.95). Steak served over cooked, dry. Sent back. Steak served again under done, chewy and appeared to be an end cut.
  5. MichaelD

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Best tenderloin steak imaginable. Accompanying veggies and jus perfect. The ambience not so good with noisy reception/ cocktail party going on with open access to the dining room.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Happy hour offering. The house red wine was delicious!

    Proof Kitchen and LoungeResponded 6 days agoWe are happy to hear you enjoyed our happy hour selections! Hope to see you again soon!

  7. BrianS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Have never been disappointed!
  8. Sonia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Although the server was nice and polite, the service was unbelievably slow. Was not thrilled with the food quality either.
  9. Leyda

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We enjoyed the food was great and made with fresh ingredients. The kitchen and server were careful with my gluten free food due to an allergy. The lighting at each table was poor and it was hard to read the menu . Otherwise it was great .
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal, tremendous service. A great way to celebrate our anniversary! Thank you!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for hubbys birthday dinner. Food was delicious! Big portions, fresh and quick service! Our waitress was also very friendly
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service
  13. Cassidy

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Exceptional dinner. Our server provided great recommendations and everyone at our table was pleased. We were so full from dinner that we had to skip dessert. Will be sure to leave room next time!
  14. MaryO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I took a friend to Proof for a birthday celebration--it was her first time there. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal, the staff were super courteous and attentive and the birthday dessert for my special guest was a great way to end the evening. Bravo Proof!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Drinks were good, but the food was disappointing. Had some appetizers and they weren’t good at all. The calamari was so over cooked that it was inedible. Although, the service was good.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Service was slow but they were nice so it worked out! Everything else was excellent :)
  17. AnnaJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner was excellent and moderately priced ($20 for average entree). Breakfast was good but understaffed. Would highly recommend for lunch or dinner.
  18. MealTeam6

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing mains with some fantastic Indian inspired dishes. While the charcuterie board left a little to be desired the attentiveness of the staff and quality of the mains more than made up for it. I would absolutely recommend Proof Kitchen for a get together, celebratory dinner, or a nice night out.
  19. AmyH

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kyle provided fantastic service, suggesting lovey wine pairings that we would have otherwise overlooked. The food was delicious and the ambiance is both modern and relaxing - I’m a big fan of the dim lighting. We will be back!
  20. Dugan

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    I imagine that there may have been staffing issues. Our server was working hard, but may have had too many customers to serve. Food was very good. Took a while to get our drinks. The place didn’t seem all that busy, but I could only see a few tables from where I was sitting.
  21. DaenaM

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Proof. It’s definitely a go to for us. It was prime rib night and those who ordered it cleaned their plates and raved about it. Our server, Kyle, made suggestions for us and was able to get a special appetizer for a couple at our table. Great place for vegetarians to eat - fiesta bowl is delicious. Drink menu is always creative with a good selection of local beers.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We unfortunately did not have a good experience at this restaurant. The service was extremely slow. Took way too long to receive our wine and beer we ordered. Didn’t come until after the food arrived. The appetizer was alright, nothing special. Our meals however were awful. Both of us couldn’t finish it. The salmon and shrimp was very over cooked. We were hoping to order another drink but our waitress never came by to ask us if we needed anything. Took forever to get the machine to pay our bill too. Judging from other reviews this is common.
  23. SusanD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    It had been awhile since we'd eaten at Proof and we went, to celebrate a birthday, in hopes of returning to a previous favourite restaurant. The food was good, but overpriced and portions were small. The service was okay, but the servers lacked presence and attention. There was a lot of hotel hustle and bustle. We all left disappointed and wished I hadn't chosen Proof as a place to celebrate a birthday.
  24. ChantalP

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. I had the tenderloin. It was cooked perfectly. My husband had the chef's special...a rack of lamb. It was also cooked to perfection. Another great night at Proof
  25. LiviuM

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Horrible chef. Mushroom soup was poor and not creamy, salmon overcooked and the side was not suitable.
  26. Kayla

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe! Dinner was great, low lighting very flattering
  27. MuskanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing ambience. Highly recommend!!
  28. JeffH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have to say that our server was absolutely amazing. Well spoken, friendly, fun, extremely on point, all around some of the best service I've had in quite some time. The front of house staff also making our request work for seating despite us being a little late for our reservation was fantastic. The food was delectable on all counts as well, the ambience was outstanding, and overall the restaurant wasn't loud or obnoxious in the least. Extremely happy with the experience, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a fine dining experience.
  29. BetteH

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely a great dining experience! From the greeting at the door to the attentive table service to the delicious meal! Met all of our expectations..and appetites!
  30. NelsonR

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was great, Our server was even better. I would definitley go back again.
  31. ColleenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Proof restaurant offers something for everyone’s palette. I don’t eat red meat.. so they had vegetarian dishes. The dishes my friend and I ordered were delicious. Service was excellent. The atmosphere was quiet and cosy.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cute!
  33. Emily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for my partner's birthday. Great service and amazing food. Don't skip out on the Mushroom Ravioli just because it's vegetarian!
  34. Jomcj

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Love the happy hour menu too. Great value!
  35. DavidB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, wine, appetizers, main course and dessert.
  36. JulesC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Proof has become a favourite spot for me - they are wonderful with food allergies and sensitivities, and the serving staff is incredibly knowledgeable about their menu. Their dedicated fryer for French fries is an added bonus, as someone with Celiac disease
  37. Katty

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Found the food to be overpriced for what the quality was. Nice ambiance, seemed like a busy and popular place. Was expensive, and I've had much better vegan burgers elsewhere.
  38. JonathanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for brunch and it was everything we hoped for. The sourdough french toast was amazing!
  39. Prijna

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My huband and I enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch. Our server was pleasant and very engaging. She was a positive part of our meal experience.

    Proof Kitchen and LoungeResponded on January 24, 2023Hi Prijna, Thank you for the note. We are thrilled that you and your husband had a great visit on Sunday. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Lindsay, General Manager

  40. KarlaP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Awful experience. Almost one hour waiting for our food, and the place was empty, it doesn’t make sense.. We left the place and go to another one to get food. The most slowest service in life.

    Proof Kitchen and LoungeResponded on January 24, 2023Hi Karla, Thank you for your note. I am aware of this situation on Sunday and would love the opportunity to speak with you and encourage you to return. Lindsay, General Manager

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Proof Kitchen and Lounge using the Order Online button. Proof Kitchen and Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 208-3333.

Proof Kitchen and Lounge is rated 4.1 stars by 1454 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 p.m.


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Proof Kitchen and Lounge

110 Erb Street West, The Barrel Yards, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    At the corner of Erb W and Father David Baur Drive

  • Neighbourhood

    Waterloo

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Canadian, Global, International, Canadian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    All guests of Proof receive complimentary parking.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Ryan Reid

  • Entertainment

    Jazz Brunches every Sunday from 11- 2 pm! Squad Night every Thursday night with live music!

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (519) 208-3333

  • Catering

    Please visit our Catering page on our website or call us to find out more about our catering services.

  • Private party facilities

    Proof offers a variety of private and semi-private event spaces in Uptown Waterloo. From corporate meetings to weddings, our team of Event Coordinators will work with you to bring your vision to life. Please visit our website to see our Holiday hours.

  • Private party contact

    Amber Maxwell: (888) 471-1253

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