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.

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.

Great selection of beers. Had a good time…read more Save room for their ice cream. They make several flavours. All with beer as an ingredient.

Very European atmosphere with an amazing selection of really good European beer and local brews…read more Always changing selection and also wonderful menu. Just a wonderful place to go and hang out with some buddies.

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

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

My cousin and I dropped in after a funeral and had a fantastic time at this neighborhood bar…read more Relaxing atmosphere with perfect little patio. Beer was cold, food was great and service rocked. Most important was Yanni our server who was funny and a genuine sweetheart! Thankyou Yanni. cousins Rhonda and Amy

Our son goes to University in Waterloo and after dropping him off at school my wife and I wanted to…read morefind a great local dive bar. We found it! Chills has a great atmosphere and fantastic people both behind the bar and around it. It was a fun friendly place and the bartender was great to talk to about hockey and the local area. It is a family owned business and everyone is welcome.

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.

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.

Friends took me to Grand Surf on my recent visit to Kitchener, and I love the atmosphere of this…read moreplace. The evening I was there, it was too nice outside to justify sitting inside, but I went in to take a look around and admire their scenery. I love the fact that they have a very small TV on top of a fridge, generally playing a VHS from the 80s or 90s. That is my kind of ambience, for sure. I had a couple different beers, but no food (only because my eating schedule had been corrupted by flying). My friends got food, though, and it looked delicious. I'd try that veggie dog on a future visit, alright. The staff was friendly at Grand Surf, and it's not hard to see why this is a popular place for Kitchener residents and visitors.

This spot was high on my list of cocktail bars to visit. Parking is a little tricky. You can park…read morein a lot nearby and avoid tickets. We came in later afternoon after they opened. Laid back, comfortable vibes here. Mel, the bartender, and the head chef treated us like old friends. We chatted the whole time and didn't want to leave. Drinks range from tiki to classics. Ordered a Toucan Sam and Nuclear Daiquiri. Well balanced and flavorful. Yum! We didn't eat here, but would love to see vegan options on their menu. Looking forward to trying more drinks next visit.

I've only been once and I will update this later. $5 pints…read moreon Sunday (after 2 pm) and $5 pints on monday (after 5 pm I think) and wings for $5.99/lb all day, among other weekly specials paired with a relaxed, (mostly) calm atmosphere make this pub worth stopping by if you're in the area. I don't think they carry craft beer so hipsters beware, but the $5 pints include import and premium beer. They carry Stella Artois and Heineken so I can't really complain. The fish and chips succ more than my little, nachos kicked ass. Staff were a bit awkward and one was a bit bitchy but they were obviously tired. Service was a bit slow but there seemed to be about ~20 customers and 3 or 4 servers. Washroom location is in the basement though which could be bad for intoxicated patrons. TL;DR the experience was enjoyable, staff were alright, good specials, food was good for the most part, bring friends.

The food was amazing very reasonably priced. The alcohol drinks were a little pricey, but fine…read morefair. The service was horrible. They forgot my drink and food. I was a large group which is understandable for the delay, but after waiting 10 minutes for my food to come out after everyone else has been served, I thought that was a little ridiculous. Also, I understand that there is live music there, but we were not warned when sat in front of them how loud it would be. I genuinely have a migraine afterwards. I would love to eat there again, but will not be going back.

This is probably one of the weirdest places I've ever eaten at. The building is odd as it has two…read morerestaurants housed in one restaurant- very odd. What made it more odd is that half is an Indian food restaurant and the other half seems to be what is left from a country themed bar. This place thoroughly had me boggled in terms of its vibe. Fajitas, pastas, burgers and a selection of Indian foods. Had the samosas, they were good and freshly cooked. Fajitas (chicken)- lots of veggies, not much meat- no cheese- weird. Half rack ribs- came out piping hot and tender- not bad at all for the price and side of fresh grilled peppers was decent. Caesar- meh. Server and kitchen weren't really prepared for our group even though booked quite awhile ago- think there was only one chef and one server. Took 40 min to get food out, no drink refills offered. Waitress refused to change an order- though it was not sent to the kitchen yet. TBH I was worried that this place might give me food poisoning- it just has this weird ick feeling. I made it out fine- so did my family but some in our party didn't feel too great later- blue cheese dressing maybe be the culprit or the wings- but likely the dressing. Would not go back purely for the poor service and vibe. The food was okay, I've had worse but hard no on the ambiance.

The Three Idiots Bar and Lounge is a newly opened restaurant in a very spacious venue, which they…read moreshare with Paranthe's Indian Restaurant. It is in a conveiniet location just off Highway 8, making it a convenient stop if you are travelling. The space was formerly occupied by Milton's Restaurant, which closed after being boycotted by customers due to accommodating a service dog. Arriving for lunch, we were surprised to be the only customers in the large space. Apparently, business has yet to pick up following the demise of Milton's The friendly staff greeted us with smiles and took our order right away. The drinks arrived promptly. The Mango Lassi-Style shake was refreshing, nicely displayed, and had a vibrant Mango taste The Special Dessert Shake was outatanding: thick, sweet but not cloying; and topped with Pistachios. The shake had a delicate pistachio flavour and hints of vailla. The club sandwich was tasty, nicely seasoned and substabtial; no paper thing deli sliced chicken here, but rather a large, juicy chicken breast. While somewhat untraditional, my husband pronounced it delicious and flavorful. My daughter and I opted to share a pepperoni pizza, and it was terrific! Perfect balance of sauce and toppings: molter, stretchy cheese, and a beautiful crust thet was simultaneously crisp, airy and very flavorful. I am extremely picky about pizza crust, finding the vast majority of crusts to be a bland, flavorless staging area for toppings. The pepperoni also stood out. None of those greasy slices which lie on your pizza like flattened, somewhat edible poker chips. Rather, these slices curled up to form little cup like rounds, with a nice porky flavor and delicately crisp edges. When we complimented on the food, the attentive waitstaff summoned the chef to come out to meet us, I was thrilled to talk about crust, food and the restaurant with him. I really hope that this restaurant does well. I did not review the decor (my main thing is the food), but the decor is dated. Something as simple as a new paint job would make the space feel airy and envigorated, and signal new management and a break from the past. The Three Idiots deserves to succeed. If you are in Kitchener, or on your way to another destination, give the Three.Idiots a try.