Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Southern Ontario
  5. Waterloo
The Bauer Kitchen, Waterloo, ON

The Bauer Kitchen

4.8
4.8
3811 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
The Bauer Kitchen is an energetic up-market 'bistro' set in a SoHo inspired, restored felt factory.

Chef Katherine Therriault & Chef Riley Smith have assembled a spectacular menu of classic items prepared with the freshest local ingredients. An extensive ‘wine by the glass’ menu has been created by our sommelier to pair perfectly with each menu item.

If your desired reservation time is unavailable, call us directly at 519-772-0790.

Always walk-in friendly. Please pay us a visit when in the Kitchener & Waterloo area.

We look forward to showing you a memorable experience!

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 772-0790
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Catering
    The Bauer Bakery Cafe offers a delectable selection of gourmet trays, fresh salads and scrumptious desserts for your next event! <br /><br />Visit www.bauerbakery.ca for our bakery, house-made quiche and sandwich selections.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bauer Kitchen has 1 private room & 1 semi-private room that take advantage of the industrial aspects while providing a warm and approachable atmosphere for any group dining occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Steinberg: (519) 772-0790
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful! Stay warm and dry in our underground parking facility. Visit our website for a parking map: www.charcoalgroup.ca. For restaurant location, click on the map link under our picture on the left of your screen. Two marked parking spots are available for curbside pick up, along the fence adjacent to the parking garage entrance.
  • Public transit
    Route 7 and the iExpress both go right by our door - and soon the ION!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bauer Kitchen impresses with its "fantastic food and excellent service." Guests appreciate the "creative menu" and "professional staff" who enhance dining experiences. Accommodating dietary needs and offering "delicious gluten-free options," it shines as a welcoming venue. While some find it noisy, others celebrate the "great ambiance" and "wonderful brunches."

3,811 Reviews
  1. Leigh

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. 10/10.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Paul

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambience, and service. Will definitely be back again.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Heidi

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding restaurant! We were seated in a cozy circular corner booth, very comfy and conducive to conversation. The servers were fantastic, very friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional; we all raved about our meals and savoured every bite. I enjoyed boneless ribs with a delectable prune sauce and maple glazed parsnips, DELICIOUS!!! The atmosphere was lovely, quiet enough to talk and had a great vibe. The only thing we noticed was that the lighting was a bit too dim to easily read our menus, but that was all part of the wonderful ambience. 5 stars all the way!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Shannon

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server remembered us from when we visited in October, which was cool. All of the food was amazing! Bring back the braised short rib again

    Is this helpful?

  5. Nikolai

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best, as usual 🤌🏻 The tenderloin steak is beyond reproach, as is the entire menu!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jennifer

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service all around. Food was a perfect amount, just delicious. Drinks made to perfection (Bauer sour and the Muddled berries lemonade) Our server Kenzie was excellent from start to finish. Will be returning !

    Is this helpful?

  7. Cindy

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, The Bauer Kitchen was an excellent experience. The food, staff, the portions, and location. I don't know why I haven't been here before. Shout out to Sean for our exceptional service.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Krista

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Very fun decor. The restaurant is open concept so some people might have trouble with conversions as it can be very loud when it is busy.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Cameron

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is amazing. Great service, great food, great ambiance. I cannot recommend this place enough. Great for fun nights out!

    Is this helpful?

  10. nikki

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch with the kids! Super busy. Service as fantastic :)

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Bauer Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 772-0790.

The Bauer Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 3811 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bauer Kitchen

187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Allen St.
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful! Stay warm and dry in our underground parking facility. Visit our website for a parking map: www.charcoalgroup.ca. For restaurant location, click on the map link under our picture on the left of your screen. Two marked parking spots are available for curbside pick up, along the fence adjacent to the parking garage entrance.
  • Public transit
    Route 7 and the iExpress both go right by our door - and soon the ION!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (519) 772-0790
  • Catering
    The Bauer Bakery Cafe offers a delectable selection of gourmet trays, fresh salads and scrumptious desserts for your next event! <br /><br />Visit www.bauerbakery.ca for our bakery, house-made quiche and sandwich selections.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bauer Kitchen has 1 private room & 1 semi-private room that take advantage of the industrial aspects while providing a warm and approachable atmosphere for any group dining occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Stephanie Steinberg: (519) 772-0790
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo