Rich Uncle Tavern

Secrets abound, bartending genius is casually administered, and friends are made. Sugar Run is…read morethat rare bar offering up OG service without pretension or absorbent prices. Find it and you're suddenly in a noir film from a more romantic age. Did I mention the sexy, shadow-drenched, luxurious vibe? The way it shifts from mellow cocktail bar to raucous comedy club every once in a while? Great place to be social, take a date, or chill with your crew. Stellar service and staff. Have fun finding it.

Service was incredible. Drinks very, very good. Justin, the owner, is an incredible mixologist. You…read moreshould check out Sugar Run if you are anywhere in the vicinity.

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Grand Trunk Saloon

4.4(57 reviews)

Love the food and the daily specials they have!! We stopped by on a Saturday night which was their…read morechef's special. And that night we had a deliciously charred but soft octopus dish. Along with that we enjoyed the fried Brussel sprouts appetizer and some sort of mini sliders dish. Would definitely come back for another one of their daily specials and trying some of their cocktails!

The waffles and gravy are to die for...the service is great .... fried chicken with THE GRAVY…read more unbelievably good. IM A LONG TIME FOODY.

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Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar

4.3(7 reviews)

0.2 km

This place didn't really do it for me. I really like a good margarita, but I currently cannot…read moredrink. I was so disappointed to see that they didn't have a margarita mocktail. I tried the peach dream mocktail, and it was really gross. The peach dream tasted more like orange juice and salt, and it was obnoxiously big compared to any of the regular cocktails that were at my table. I ordered the Don Julio bowl and it was disappointing. The rest of my party had margaritas and tacos, and they were happy with their meal. The service was okay. It's a very pretty restaurant, with plenty of outdoor seating.

We came here on a date night and thank goodness we thought of reservations! As it came out to be,…read moreDon Julio's was hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration. It was extremely busy but despite this everything was kept clean, the servers were fantastic, and the food was muy delicioso. Honestly best tacos I have had maybe ever? Mucho recommend! Bonus points: wheelchair accessible bathrooms AND gender neutral bathrooms on top of separate male and female bathrooms.

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White Rabbit

3.4(45 reviews)

3.2 km

•$$$

I visited here mainly for their extensive whiskey selection. I ordered the Fuyu (blended),…read moreGlenfiddich 12-year, and Lagavulin 16-year. There was a live band playing, and the place was dimly lit, just like any good whiskey bar should be. Service was prompt, even when it was bustling.

My friend and I went here for dinner and drinks before a movie and we definitely were not…read moredisappointed. The reservation booking process was very easy, we simply reserved our spot a few hours before we arrived on open table. The restaurant is quite intimate. It is a smaller space that is decorated nicely. For the entree I had the short rib gnocchi which was sooo amazing. I would come back just for the gnocchi alone. The meat was super tender and the gnocchi were soft and suited the dish well. Both cocktails that I had were great and they were only $9, which I found quite reasonable. The server has very attentive and checked in on our table an appropriate amount. I hope to come back here again if I am ever in Waterloo.

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Odd Duck

4.8(4 reviews)

I want to start off by saying I'm rooting for the Odd Duck, which recently was recognized by the…read moreMichelin guide (and well deserved)! My four star rating is just that I think they're really good, but they could be great. The staff is wonderful, both personable and knowledgable about the menu and ready to ask questions if they don't know the answers. The restaurant itself is charming too - you have a small store at the front and then pass by an open kitchen before being seated in a comfortable dining area. I was with a group of 4: my husband, and then another couple he's friends with that I was meeting for the first time. We were told that we should consider 2 dishes per person, and 6-8 for a group like ours with the intention of sharing. I love the chance to get to try many different things, so sharing seemed like the way to go. With that said, some of these dishes were much more challenging to share than others. We got the fried oyster mushrooms (easy to share), eggplant (easy), leek (difficult), roots (medium), duck (medium), crab & shrimp (hard), and mushroom main (easy). To this point, I would suggest going as a couple or with a friend you're quite comfortable with as the dishes feel easiest shared between 2 and not as large of a group. Minor, I know, but still worth mentioning. The food itself was delicious. Stand outs to me were their mushroom dishes (both fried and the main), crab & shrimp, and caramel apple dessert. I loved these for being incredibly thoughtful dishes, wherein the star of the dish was never minimized, and other elements brought in textural surprises or nuanced tastes to compliment what was being featured. The only thing we had that I felt was a miss was the seasonal pumpkin dessert, and for having had 9 dishes with only 1 being a bit lackluster means to me that Odd Duck has 5 star potential! The things that brought this to a four were the pacing, cutlery, and challenges sharing after it had been suggested we do so. With so many plates, I acknowledge the challenge but sometimes it felt like we were waiting quite a bit of time for the next bite of food. While the staff was attentive and refreshed our plates and silverware multiple times, there were a few dishes (leeks, and duck come to mind) that I wish we would have had a sharper knife. Knowing that we planned to share everything, I also wish that we'd been armed with that sharper knife to help divvy everything up accordingly. With that said, I would absolutely return to the Odd Duck. I love that they use fresh, seasonal ingredients and do a great job with them. I hope that when I return some of the things that made them a four have been easily remedied and the experience is a true five stars!

Not the nicest location (across the Kitchener bus terminal, in the plaza by the convenience store),…read morebut the venue inside is nice (simple and industrial). My friend recommended this place. They change the menu every two weeks or so (and she may or may not have tried each menu change...). There was four of us, and we got 10 dishes to share, as well as the cheese sampler. The service was good, and they brought out two at a time so we could savour it all. We started with the cheese sampler which came with two local cheeses, and a nice strawberry sauce, and their homemade crackers. (See pictures for the menu we had that night) The carrots came with a tasty sauce. The turnip dish was nice, but for me the mushrooms were the star of this dish. I didn't find the tuna fishy, and the lime crema paired well, as well as the sesame tuile (cracker). The scallop may seem overpriced at $30 for just one, but it was perfectly cooked (the knife just glided its way down), and big enough to share among the four of us. Certain parts of the beef were more cooked than others, but had a nice tasty sear. They didn't ask how we liked it cooked and came medium rare to medium (I usually order rare). The blueberry and peppercorn jus paired nicely with it. The lentil salad may have been one of my favourites. It tasted like it had lemongrass in it (which is one of my favourite flavours) and a convincing way to introduce lentils to those who may not be a fan. The bok choy was presented nicely and the mint paired well with it. I especially liked the rice paper chip. The gnocchi had a nice chew to it, and I liked the basil and sour cherry sauce. We finished off with their gluten free chocolate cake, and the mousse. They were both tasty, but if I had to choose again, it would be the mousse. The cake is soft and the (hibiscus & licorice root coconut) ice cream happily reminded me of coconut sago. The mousse is a bit misleading, as it's nothing like you would expect: not a soft creamy dessert, but instead ice cream with a hard ruby/dark chocolate coating on the outside. The chocolate coating is a bit hard to break, but tasty once you do. If the menu remained the same I would reorder: the turnip dish, scallop, lentil salad, gnocchi, and tuna. Menu looks a bit pricey, however they don't charge gratuity, as they pay a thriving wage. Would definitely come again.

Seasonal Caramel Apple Dessert

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Fried oyster mushroom | deep fried noki farms oyster mushroom lemon dill mayo

Casa Toro 88

3.7(3 reviews)

0.2 km

Authentic flavors!! I had the cochinita and birria tacos, and they were incredible! Both rich,…read moretender, and full of spice. The service was warm and attentive, highly recommend!

We got the standard margarita, it has Tajin on the rim amazing…read more This spot easily has the best birria tacos I've had so far. It was loaded, filling and the right amount of cheese for $18.50 CAD. They only sell Birrias Friday - Sunday. Inside the ambiance you can tell is a local feel. It looks like all their artwork is from local Kitchener residences. They have a downstairs and upstairs seating. The service was great, they even DMd my account, told me thank you and said the next time I come back to give them a shout!

21 Fir

2.8(14 reviews)

2.9 km

We came here post dinner and VR gaming. We arrived and were seated quickly eventhough the places…read morewas full. It took a very long time to be brought water and our drink order taken. About 15 minutes. The server apologized and then apologized for the 10 minutes to get our drinks. We clearly caught them during the tail end of their peak and were fine. The whiskey selection is decent. They have a wide range of selection but are missing some of the higher end selection one may expect from an establishment that focuses on whiskey. I am guessing they are simply growing their selection as they establish themselves over the longer period. We ordered a meat and cheese board to share for the four of us. It was more than we needed and had a decent range. Service remained slow throughout and drinks g9t backed up probably because other tables were ordering complex cocktails. On the way out we noticed a drink feature on the wall we were not aware that the ladies said they would have really liked. I believe the potential for this establishment is great and we will continue to come back.

We had the rabbit poutine and meat and geese board with a variety of cocktails…read more The atmosphere is extremely hipster, and especially dark and intimate and night. The food was alright, nothing special except maybe the rabbit poutine which tasted a lot more gamey than other poutines. The meat and cheese board wasn't too quality. The cocktails we had were all unique and tasty, and quite pricey to add. Would maybe come again if feeing fancy drinks.

Mafia cocktail, flight, and I think a negroni

BBQ board-pulled pork with coleslaw, brisket (surprisingly not sliced), andouille sausage, ribs, smoked cheeses, pickled vegetables, & beans

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Creamy Crawfish Dip

Del’s Italian Kitchen

3.8(45 reviews)

5.2 km

This place was located uniquely with 2 other places. You come in the main door and you have the…read moreoption to go to 3 restaurants at one time! This place is downstairs and has a nice Italian vibe. Also plenty of parking so don't worry about that. They start you with this amazing flower pot bread with 2 types of butter (herb & cinnamon). The bread is good on its own but definitely try it with both butters. I ordered the arancini balls and I will say they were ok. For a main through I had the sausage pepperonata, man this was really good. It comes out in this red pot with a lid, so cute! The pasta was cooked perfectly. I recommend if you like spicy order a side of the bomba sauce to go with it , it will take it to the next level. Overall, good food and service.

I'd rate our meal about a 3.5 overall . It is a buzzy place and it was pretty full for a Saturday…read morenight . I was out with two friends and we ordered pasta and pizza. Service was polite but a little too rushed. Parmesan wasn't offered for pasta, little touches like that were missing. I enjoyed the Tetrazzini penne pasta for the most part , but wasn't wowed by the chicken add on. My friends florentine pizza looked very good , and the Barolo pasta was enjoyed . Overall a nice experience and ambiance with a few details lowering the score . Solid choice for KW for a night out and the prices are decent . I'd give it another go !

Outside above the patio dining area

Half (1/2) of their massive meatball appetizer.

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ARANCINI

Biryani Bar - Kitchener

1.0(1 review)

Biryani was okay, but the chicken was semi-cooked. But the momos were horrendous; I felt sick in my…read morestomach for about 3 days. Worst momo ever. If this tops the list, please rethink your food choices.

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Pin Up Arcade Bar

4.5(8 reviews)

4.1 km

every time I go here, I feel like I'm going back in time. They have a lot of old arcade games from…read morethe 80s and 90s and the bar is well stocked with higher end alcohols

lots of fun games and not expensive. very arcade games though so you may not find everything you…read morelike.

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