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The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON

The Bauer Kitchen

4.6
4.6
3737 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 54 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
The Bauer Kitchen is an energetic up-market 'bistro' set in a SoHo inspired, restored felt factory.

Chef Katherine Therriault & Chef Riley Smith have assembled a spectacular menu of classic items prepared with the freshest local ingredients. An extensive ‘wine by the glass’ menu has been created by our sommelier to pair perfectly with each menu item.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 519-772-0790.

Always walk-in friendly. Please pay us a visit when in the Kitchener & Waterloo area.

We look forward to showing you a memorable experience!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 772-0790
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Catering
    The Bauer Bakery Cafe offers a delectable selection of gourmet trays, fresh salads and scrumptious desserts for your next event! <br /><br />Visit www.bauerbakery.ca for our bakery, house-made quiche and sandwich selections.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bauer Kitchen has 1 private room & 1 semi-private room that take advantage of the industrial aspects while providing a warm and approachable atmosphere for any group dining occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Steinberg: (519) 772-0790
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful! Stay warm and dry in our underground parking facility. Visit our website for a parking map: www.charcoalgroup.ca. For restaurant location, click on the map link under our picture on the left of your screen. Two marked parking spots are available for curbside pick up, along the fence adjacent to the parking garage entrance.
  • Public transit
    Route 7 and the iExpress both go right by our door - and soon the ION!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bauer Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently delicious" food and attentive service. Guests appreciate its varied menu, including gluten-free and plant-based options. The atmosphere is "wonderful," though it can get noisy. Highlights include the "best service staff" and standout dishes like the Szechuan Seared Yellowfin Tuna Bowl.

3,737 Reviews
  1. Aleksandra

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always! Will be going again.

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  2. Hunter

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was the fest I’ve ever had and the food was really good

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  3. Steve

    Montreal

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an appetizer and drinks night out, and it couldn't be better! The trout pate was out of this world. How do they make Brussel sprouts so good. A winter mojito and a Moscow mule were the perfect compliments. The tip of the ice berg was the excellent service by Patti. Really the perfect time and space!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner. The menu was appetizing and our choice was exceptional. All staff who assisted were friendly and helpful. Our server Bryan was truly a gem of a guy. Bryan was courteous, friendly and very knowledgeable about Bauers menu. Thanks again Bryan for making our evening fun and delicious!

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  5. Lily

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i spend the best 19th bday in this restaurant tysm🩷

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  6. Claudia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent first time experience at the Bauer Kitchen. I’ll be back.

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  7. Arash

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered Baur burger and fries. And fish and chips. Both dishes had very old dry dark french fries. Inedible. The burger was very very salty. My wife couldnt eat it and I took a bite to see if it's as bad as she says. Terrible salty burger.

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  8. Manminder

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jessica did amazing service and food was so delicious.

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  9. Jason

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ethan was an excellent host and made great suggestions. Great job, Ethan!! Thank you :)

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  10. John

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good. Staff friendly. But the music was too loud for a Thursday evening, when we want to have a dinner out with friends/family. Hard to hear each other over the loud music. Not sure what purpose it serves to play music so loud at a restaurant.

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FAQs

The Bauer Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 772-0790.

The Bauer Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 3737 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 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bauer Kitchen

187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful! Stay warm and dry in our underground parking facility. Visit our website for a parking map: www.charcoalgroup.ca. For restaurant location, click on the map link under our picture on the left of your screen. Two marked parking spots are available for curbside pick up, along the fence adjacent to the parking garage entrance.
  • Public transit
    Route 7 and the iExpress both go right by our door - and soon the ION!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (519) 772-0790
  • Catering
    The Bauer Bakery Cafe offers a delectable selection of gourmet trays, fresh salads and scrumptious desserts for your next event! <br /><br />Visit www.bauerbakery.ca for our bakery, house-made quiche and sandwich selections.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bauer Kitchen has 1 private room & 1 semi-private room that take advantage of the industrial aspects while providing a warm and approachable atmosphere for any group dining occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Steinberg: (519) 772-0790
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