Bauer Reviews

Great food and service! Our food was on time and the burger was amazing. Our drinks didn't arrive until late into the meal after we reminded the server but they gave us them free for the wait.

Food was excellent but was kept waiting about 40 minutes for the meal. They offered free desert without asking and apologized. The waitress was top not and the restaurant itself has some interesting features such as a glassed in kitchen where you can see the chefs at work. So all in all only a minor hiccup prevented a 5 star rating.

A rice bowl with literally no rice in it. Good place to spend your money. Other foods are above average and acceptable.

Relaxing atmosphere, friendly professional staff, delicious food, does not disappoint!

Excellent service from Mike.
Accommodating and made great recommendations. Really yummy food and drinks. Love the atmosphere!!

I host an event here for around 20 people and it was a very easy process, dietary restrictions were pretty easily met and the food was high-quality and the staff was very friendly.

I am not very familiar with organizing events however this restaurant made it very easy to set everything up and lead to an enjoyable experience not only for myself but for all of the guests as well.

This is a fancy restaurant so the cost and smaller portion sizes are offset by the quality and presentation of the food. I would not come here if you are finished however if you were looking for a nice meal and a good atmosphere than this would definitely be a good place.

Enjoyed a delicious pizza. Great atmosphere and service as well. Will definitely go back in the future

Fine foods and drinks and great atmosphere to dine, quality place.

Great food with lots of vegan and gluten free options and as always the service was amazing

High class and great environment. Food is quite good, but the prices are pretty expensive.

Boyfriend and I ordered the chicken and waffles, and the roast chicken sandwich. The chicken and waffles were the best we've ever had, and I subbed home fries for their frites. The home fries were amazing as well. My sandwich was pretty good, but wish the bread was slightly more toasted. They have a bakery attached to the restaurant. We had the flour less chocolate cookie and the flour less brownie. Possibly the best cookie and brownie ever. Super rich and chocolatey.

Great place for lunch. The menu changes a few times a year, so there is always something new. Wish they would bring the Croque Monsieur/Madame back for winter!

Incredible, unique and welcoming atmosphere in a brilliantly converted space (originally part of the Bauer skate factory). Staff and service were outstanding and the food was excellent. Great variety available on the menu including a section catering to plant-based choices. (Bakery &Cafe counter on the way out a nice touch). Mahdis , Cindy and the staff extremely friendly and accommodating! Can t wait to come back!

I have never had a problem with The Bauer Kitchen, they have great food, great service and a great menu! Sometimes when they're backed up and your food might take a while to arrive, but the most I've waited is around 15 minutes and that's More

Staff is always friendly and polite. They have a fantastic salad, I get it every time I come. I would recommend their gnocchi too. Unfortunately they changed their duck wings sauce a couple of years ago but they are still good.

Haven't been to The Bauer Kitchen in several years, still a great place to eat in Waterloo!

Bad food, worse service. First visit will be my last.

Had an incredible meal with great service and a very nice anniversary dessert on the house

Great place. Relaxed comfortable atmosphere. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Good choice of appetizers, main courses, beer and single malt scotch. Highly recommended

Terrible Hospitality. We came up from NYC to visit my mom for the holidays. They wouldn't seat us because we didn't have a reservation. There were tons of tables available, the restaurant was only 40% full. We ended up sitting at the bar. There were at least fifteen tables that were empty for the entire time we were there. We will not be back.

Ordered the Bauer Kitchen burger. Excellent. Excellent staff. Excellent service.

Great atmosphere, the food and drink is great. Try the Duck Ham!

Good location and menu selection, friendly service. Plating was ok and food was flavourful. Atmosphere was a bit loud and busy. Booth seats we were not secure and kept moving around. Overall good experience.

Amazing cocktails and even better food! Everything on the menu looked delicious but I went with the Bauer salad. I like to eat, and it was a huge portion. I added chicken and they gave a large breast which was great. I will be back for sure!

The food is great, service was a little slow, but we had a large group. Try the sausage gravy on whatever you can get it on.

Great food, but I'm not really a fan of ambient lighting. It was a tad too dark

One of my favorite restaurants in the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

One of our favorite eateries in the K-W area. First time for brunch. Smoked salmon benny and huevos rancheros were great. Busy but good service.

Great food with great staff. Good place to go on a date.

Great food, great service, nice atmosphere. Be prepared to spend a little bit of money, but it'll be worth it.

Good craft beers and local brews. Beautiful space. Pretty good food!

Great for lunch and very central to Waterloo region. Plenty of parking including underground - free for up to 1 hours. Ok lunch but a bit pricier than other similar quality places. A bit dark in some areas of the seating locations and menus can be hard to read - don't forget your reading glasses. Pretty good overall. (Don't forget to call into Vincenzo deli right next door too - that is worth a visit).

Great food and great service! If they are offering lamb sirloin get it!

Great atmosphere and nice wait staff. Only issue was portion size of feature item was pretty small for $19.

I wish I could say I tried more of the menu, but I couldn't get past how delicious the appetizers were, so I just kept ordering those. Excellent food.

The quality of their dishes and service is outstanding every time. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, never pushy.
They've also been excellent at accommodating group events for us, everything was perfect. Will be back!

Possibly the best burger I've ever had. And the fries were awesome. Great atmosphere sitting outside too.

It's a really great spot for a date. Dim lighting, fancy food and a semi-formal kind of ambiance. The food is decently priced, exactly what you would expect from a casual fine dining establishment. The dishes are beautifully plated and features interesting flavours. This is a place I'll come back maybe once a month for something special.

Great food, nice atmosphere, at a decent price. Pasta portions were smaller than expected.

I've (somehow) never been to this location before. I've heard lots of great things over the years and I have to say that the experience did live up to the hype.

Downside? Parking is always a nightmare to visit Vincenzo's or anything with Bauer in the name. Solid dining experience but if you are looking for a "table cloth dinner" there are better choices.

Little expensive but worth it as the food is really good.

Service was stellar, great atmosphere and the duck wings are phenomenal

Why do I love The Bauer Kitchen? Because quite frankly it's pretty top notch in terms of ambiance, flavours, and staff. The ambiance is very nice and refined, the perfect place to take someone on a date or hold a company dinner. The flavours are quite enjoyable and they go out of their way to ensure you can eat whatever they produce especially those with allergies and stomach ailments. The staff are very attentive and nice with a friendly smile and recommendation. I will definitely come back!

The Bauer Kitchen has a great interior and decorations. However, my food was not up to par. My Bauer burger had a soggy bottom bun, which I was quite disappointed by. The fries were amazing though! I may be coming back to try something else.

Was first time at this restorant when opened... vine glasses with lint stake tartar looked like graund beef in Sobyes and creme burle was served in metal dish as in Chinese all you can eat bistro.... horror food ... did not go in restorant for years and yesterday I was in vichencos and sow patio and gave it try... pizza was great... went there again tonight... vegan duck wings were to die for...... well my mediterinan themed salad was disaster..... fridge cold uncooked rice in big clamps.... I do understand bad thing do happens but this is attitude in place telling guest I just dont care... Serving lady was nice and polite.... for sure it will take years again to go there if ever... vegan meny is unreasonable overpriced.... add execusion..... look for another place to eat

Can be busy and noisy but always with an excellent vibe. Dishes are varied, creative and consistently delicious. The private room for parties is very nice with lots of space to mingle. The semi private area in the dining room is setup quite well with a large curtain to buffer noise. Big window give it an airy feel.

Great bar...large lovely facility great view..caring manager...food presentation could be more interesting...nice selection..nice bathrooms

Date night was wonderful. Service was top notch and food did not disappoint at all. Came home very satisfied and very full. Both of us. I had the Bauer burger an added a fried egg. I recommend that to anyone :)

We had the three course prime rib special. Great meal and dessert. Attentive staff.

It's a nice and high class place in the area, therefore the price is highesr than your usual restaurants. But you're paying for good quality food! Their steaks are really good, absolutely delicious! However, their sangrias taste more like regular juice than a sangria. Their brunch menu is lovely and everything on the menu tastes amazing. If you like to have a very sweet and sugary breakfast, get the french toast. If you want something more savoury, then stick to eggs benedict or eggs and steak. And if you're feeling more like an adventures and mexican style breakfast, then I recommend the Huevos Rancheros! Overall, you will not be disappointed!

Delicious food. Huge space, great choice for large parties.

I was escorted to my seat. And never served. So I left.

Did not like the lunch menu. Was expecting better tasting food. The server was very good.

Great Bar Great Staff, High Quality Ingredients and Craft beverages on a trendy menu. Daily Specials posted at the entrance and priced accordingly given the quality and atmosphere. Free Underground parking with elevator available.

I can't say for sure but I feel like the menu has shrunk. Used to have more selection and more creative item. Food and service are always great. Bring back the bone marrow!!!

The Bauer Kitchen had a fantastic atmosphere and had delicious food! It's a great (albeit slightly expensive) date night restaurant!

Interesting but pricey menu. Good sized portions. Slow service.

Really delicious food with fast and friendly service. My significant other and I went there for Valentine's day for a lovely dinner. The portions are standard and there was coat check for the guests. The ambiance and decor were quite fancy and nice.

The food is overpriced for what they're offering. I had a $20 plate that consisted of less-than-a-potatoes worth of home fries, two eggs, some broken sausage bits, with diced tomatoes and cheese. This meal could easily go for a little over half the price at any other restaurant offering brunch. It would have been okay, however the food was not warm in some places and was obvious that it had been under a heat lamp for some time as the cheese was melted to the plate. The service was good and it's saving feature, the atmosphere, is fantastic. This restaurant is an interesting place to eat and good if you're out with friends looking for a place to have a couple craft drinks and share some stories, however is not a good place if you're looking for a legitimate fine dining experience.

Burger should be simple enough to make unfortunately this wasn't my experience. Burnt the meat and over cooked it big time. Seems like a nice place and service was good but the basics were missing on a simple dish.

The customer service was great but the glasses all had a smell of rotten milk or even a dirty water smell! It might have just been my unlucky day but it did make my experience distasteful overall.

The service was excellent, but I thought the food was just alright. Between appetizers and the main course, things were tasty but nothing stood out. Overall, it's a nice place and a chic spot if you're looking for a nice sit-down restaurant.

An excellent upscale restaurant. I have always been impressed with the quality and presentation of the food here. Presently, it is my favorite of the charcoal group. Relatively affordable for the quality of experience.

My sisters and I came for brunch today. The food was delicious, and the beverages were also great. The service however was disappointing. My sisters arrived on time for the reservation, but I was running late. When I arrived, in front of the whole table she rudely told me I had kept them waiting. My sisters then told me that she also made an inappropriate comment while they were waiting for me (advised them how annoying it was to have friends keeping you waiting). When she cleared my sister s plate she called her out on not eating the healthiest part , the fruit. Our server (Ioana G.) seemed to be trying hard, but several comments she made throughout our visit were awkward and inappropriate.

One of the best meals I've ever had, the food was perfect, the staff is amazing. And they made our day with a beautiful treat because of our anniversary. I would definitely go back.

Delicious as always. TBK is the go to spot for uptown, upscale dining.

A really cool looking place inside with tasty food. The waitress did a great job accommodating our very large group.