The smoked pork hock is worth the occasional 2 hours drive from Toronto. The portion is good, food…read moreis tasty and hearty. The servers are friendly and the place is cozy.

The restaurant is a definite tourist attraction/trap depending who you ask. They serve a…read moretraditional German smoked pork hock, which is hard to find and worth a try if you haven't had one before. We came with a large group of people due to a family trip (20+ people) with a reservation and the restaurant was well prepared for us. They were able to serve 20+ adults quickly and efficiently, which speaks to the long experience of the service and kitchen staff. Extra star for completing that feat alone! The pork hock was well cooked, very tender and a generous portion for one. If you have a smaller appetite, I would recommend sharing one between two people as the massive amount of meat and fat can be too much for one person. Our plate also had veggies, coleslaw and mash potatoes also. The restaurant is very old and it has some charming relics placed around. Unfortunately the charm does not extend to the washroom, which could really use an update.

Food was great came out quick. The staff was good and friendly. The place was welcoming. Would go…read moreagain. The ambiance was great and nice.

A legit European dining experience. Situated in a neighbourhood, somewhat hidden but worth the…read moreeffort. It may have been an actual house originally. I had a Shopska salad to start, and a Polish 500ml beer. Then a large schnitzel dinner. Ambience was homey and comfortable, service was polite and efficient. Dinner was great and reasonably priced. The experience is the polar opposite of a Montanas, East Side Mario's monoculture assault to the senses. Family restaurants like Veslo need support.

Today, Sunday, we came here for the first time since it opened under the new name/management. The…read moredecor hasn't changed since it was the Back Forest Inn and the food is still authentic German and outstanding. We were promptly greeted and seated. Our drink order came quickly along with fresh rye bread and real butter. We ordered the Small Vienna Schnitzel and it certainly wasn't small - filled the plate. We substituted Spaetzle for potatoes and they were prepared the true German way - hand cut and lightly fried - a very generous portion, too. I had a side order of Red Cabbage and it was very tasty - took most of it home. I still highly recommend this restaurant for real German food. The menu has lots of popular items on it.

The new owners have made some improvements but kept the food quality and atmosphere the same since…read more19 60s they've also added a new Farmers platter option

If you are looking for a great German/Bavarian meal, look no further that the Concordia Club…read more This place is also a banquet hall, but they have a good sized restaurant in the lower level. Look for specialties like rouladen, schnitzel, sauerbraten and more. Since it is close to the holidays they have a roast duck special for the month of December (yum!). Prices are very reasonable and service is friendly and knowledgeable. They also are licensed so lots of options for beer, wine etc. We had the duck and schnitzel. Soooo good. The duck came with red cabbage and potato patties. The schnitzel came with home fries and steamed vegetables ( although you could have spatzle if you liked). Please note that even though their online menu shows a variety of salads for those who want lighter fare - the menu handed to us did not show those options. My friend was however able to order a Caesar salad with a grilled chicken breast which she said was wonderful. Her hubby had the rouladen. All the meals were great. We were covering the Black Forest cake at the end but could not do it ( the portions being very generous) so we took some slices to go! Great choice as it was delicious. Note- if you are small portion eaters think about sharing a meal or be prepared to take a good amount home with you!

I just came back from celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich this past September and friends from Munich…read morewere coming to Canada to visit us as well so I thought it would be nice if we took them to see what KW Oktoberfest was like. I cannot believe the embarrassment I felt from Concordia! I thought it would be a nice day/evening out to take our German friends to Concordia for dinner and a few beers. What a disappointment - beyond pathetic! The food was nothing less than a bunch of slop I wouldn't even feed my dog. The old bag serving it was so belligerent even the woman selling the food tickets was shaking her head at the attitude. But enough of the customer service, that I can I get past because that's so typical of Canada anyway. It's the food that I have a real issue with - TOTAL GARBAGE! Lost my appetite just looking at it and just pushed the shit aside. Way to go Concordia, you really represented yourselves well in front of our German visitors. I'm sure they'll have a lot to talk about when they return home. First time in a long time....NEVER AGAIN!!!

I am Hungarian. I lived in Europe for over a year and I've…read morehad schnitzels in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Transylvania. This restaurant understands exactly how to make an authentic schnitzel, it was perfect. In the picture the plate doesn't look like anything out of the ordinary but the flavours and textures were delectable. The sauerkraut was house made and was better than many sauerkrauts I've had in Europe. The gravy was outstanding and the potatoes were satisfactory. I think they deserve their title "best schnitzel in town" I agree that it is true.

Consistently excellent schnitzel with the traditional sides, all washed down with Pilsner Urquell…read moreon draft. The entrees include soup or salad, we recommend the home fries over the regular fries, and the red cabbage is surprisingly good. Portions are very generous. Service is prompt and friendly. The vibe is old school cool which we love.

I much prefer this location over the very busy location in Uptown Waterloo. Quiet atmosphere, no…read morelines and no traffic in the parking lot are enough reason to come and it's not too far from the west end of Waterloo either. They serve a good brunch buffet on weekends - great for starving university kids like us. Their offerings have changed each time we went, though that may have been because it was a Father's Day one of those times. I've seen barbecued chicken, ribs, during weekend brunches etc. Some weekday dinner meals include an unlimited salad bar (eg. Senior's meals and hot turkey/beef dinners). The salad bar is limited, there was lettuce, with the choice of either 'Catalina', 'Strawberry Poppyseed' and Ranch dressings. Sliced hardboiled egg, pickles, various potato/pasta salads were also available at the salad bar.

Went with family to check out the Sunday breakfast buffet. Decent spot with adequate seating and…read morefriendly service. Waiter was prompt and returned to the table quickly. The buffet isn't setup like a typical buffet as some items are in hot trays behind the bar where the server has to put everything on our plate. This wasn't so bad as she was very courteous and helpful however I was not impressed with the buffet food. The bacon was a 1 out 5 very fatty and unevenly cooked. Potatoes weren't crisp and I would say 10-15 items outside of the salad bar and dessert. I didn't have the prime rib but I was told it was decent. French toast soggy - it was $15/person which I felt was overpriced for the food quality. We would have appreciated water at our tables but they did come around with coffee refills a couple times Salad bar was above average with fresh items and a nice variety of dressings and fixings to choose from. Dessert table consisted of 1 or 2 homemade items with the rest being packaged baked goods and cakes. Plus side there was pitchers of juice so that isn't considered an extra but I ordered a juice before we said we wanted the buffet and had to pay extra for that , alas you can do your own whip cream! Wouldn't go back unless it was a plated breakfast or maybe to try the dinner but not for a while

food was great and i appreciated the good atmosphere. Waitress was excellent and knew her stuff!read more

the last time I was here at this location was many years ago when it was a buffet restaurant. The…read morePlace now has a new fresh look, very clean, Friendly helpful service and I loved the different options the menue offered it was hard to choose. I decided to go with the German Cider soup with mulled wine and the Delicious Butter Fried Chicken with Milk Gravy the flavour of the crispy chicken batter has me wanting to go back for more lol this meal was a lovely end to my Christmas shopping at St Jacobs and I definitely would recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy a special meal with big flavour

The food is very good I had for the first time the pig…read moretails and I would have them again. It's too bad it's so far away otherwise I would go and eat there more often.

Went with a group of 12 Fri eve Aug 11/17. We chose Kennedy's because they had no entertainment, we…read morewanted to socialize. They were true to their promise, no live band and no canned music. The servers were efficient and friendly, the food was tasty but several of us were disappointed with the portion sizes. New owners I am told. This small portion style seems to be a growing trend in Waterloo Region. Raise prices AND reduce portions...hmmm. Not what I remember from Waterloo Country Pubs. Atmosphere was pleasant and casual. Good draught selection. Bit of a drive to go home hungry. 3/5

Every course was delicious and the waitstaff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is…read morehomelike. For all that the prices are still a little high.

Got Food poisoning from the schnitzel! My boy friend and I had to run home to the bathroom!…read moreService was fast and friendly!

Had a celebration at The Lancaster Smokehouse in Kitchener, and our entire party was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The atmosphere was super casual, and the service was very friendly and efficient. Really enjoyed the brisket and ribs -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Overall, a fun spot and definitely worth a return visit. Saluti

Lancaster Smokehouse is a local favorite, we typically do pickups as they are really busy. But this…read moretime we ate in. The parking lots is usually full, but there is free street parking across the road. Just drive around and see where everyone is parking. The smokehouse has large seating on the ground floor and event space on the upper. There are lots of tables and booths to seat any party size, they also take reservations. We went with 6 people and all around us were groups. The main area seems to be able to sit 50+ at least. Service staff are great, they refill and provide all the containers you'll need to get going. We ordered the Family Deal and couldn't finish. Most people have take out bags when they leave. It's that type of place. - we got the 1 lb pulled pork, 6 smoked chicken wings, beef brisket, and full rack of ribs - mac & cheese, red beans & rice, dilly coleslaw - sweet potato fries, and tater tots It took about 30+ mins for the food to come out since they needed to put everything together. We finished maybe 40% of it. The rest were another two meals at home. Over the years, the price has gone up considerably, but the quality and quantity is still a great value. Definitely bring a group and any visitors from out of town. From previous visits their pig tails, sausage are also great. My favorite is the ribs, mac & cheese, red beans & rice, and the tater tots though. Definitely will need to try their fried chicken and Back of House pizza (attached outside for takeout only) next time.