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

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!!!

We have been patrons of CHAUCERS & MARIENBAD restaurants for many many years. 20 years ago we mover…read moreto BC and just now returned. Their website shows the restaurant is only open on FRIDAY + SATURDAY for dinner. On the occasional SUNDAY the restaurant opens for dinner to service the Clients attending a ? ? ? show but is is not displayed on their site. This site shows they are open MONDAY thru SATURDAY and closed on SUNDAY. When calling, you will speak with someone who will explain about the show. Unfortunately, the owners have NO idea how to advertise their hours accurately ergo, it is best to call before going - it will alleviate disappointment ! FOOD is excellent - SERVICE is excellent - AMBIANCE is VG

I found my new favourite bar…read more Impressive selection of imported and craft beers in dingy, old, stone building with a roaring fireplace? Sold. The bar is located right across from Milos (another fantastic place) and boasts a variety of beers in their beer bible. I had a chimay white served from the bottle, and for 7$, it was damn well worth it. I'll be returning for the food.

Good place if you are looking for smoked meat!…read more The brisket (that's the main thing I came for, and ordered 2 portions, an extra $6 per portion) was just ok a little dry! The fries were excellent, rosemary and the sweet fries! The fried chicken(which was pieces of chicken, I think was chicken thighs). The pulled pork was good as well. It's a huge place with a lot of seating and outside patio as well. Great service but only one person taking orders! A little odd! I would definitely come back again!

April 16/2022: Dinner with friends for this review…read more Simply put...this was a mediocre meal with a queen size price tag! I'm finding restaurants are downsizing portion sizes & upsizing pricing. Even charging for items that were once free such as condiments, sauces, etc. We ordered two appetizers to start. The burnt ends spatzle & cheese as well as the German beer & cheese dip. Both were good but not great as I'd hoped. There seemed to be little flavour from the dishes. My main was the pulled pork sandwich with fries. Also had a side of jalapeños corn bread. The sandwich was good but once again was missing the "umph" that I was looking for. The corn bread was simply beyond dry & close to uneatable. I'd of asked for some butter but that would have been an up-charge, I'm sure. All in all, a bit disappointing as I was expecting some extreme flavour from this place! Our server "Anna" was very polite & did a good job. I don't think this is a redo.

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.

Friendly staff, big portion but the food I had making me going in back to bathroom over and over…read more Very not happy at all !

As soon as we stepped into this restaurant, I felt automatically transported to Eastern Europe…read more I've never been to Hungary, but the decor, employees' attire, and music were definitely what I would expect to see. The restaurant was relatively empty, and one of the hosts played piano throughout the night. We were a party of 13, and took their recommendation of ordering the four-course special. This included a soup, perogie and lecso appetizer, combination platter, and a giant dessert crepe. I would suggest ordering one or two less than the number of people as the portions are quite large. Much of the food was mediocre, but the soup, pasta, and crepe were delicious. Definitely a step out of my comfort zone, but overall a good meal.

After having been to Winooski's over and over again, needed a change of venue…read more Showed up at Fionn's after dinner at Borealis. Nothing says pub like an Irish pub. I've been to quite a few of their various branded pubs and overall they are all A-OK. Nothing special to expect from this one over the ones in the GTA. They have specials on drinks between 4-6pm and 9pm to close. Guess when I got there! Yep 6:30pm! My luck sux! At least the beers were good! Cheers!

Less then stellar…read more Food is average, service is friendly. I'd recommend a visit for a drink, rather then food.