The Rich Uncle Tavern

4.7

283 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Gastro Pub

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Great for live music

With a unique, inventive menu, The Rich Uncle Tavern is built on hearty eclectic fare and shareable snacks that pay homage to the brasseries and taverns of yesteryear. Defined by our humble and wholesome approach to food and beverage, The Rich Uncle Tavern features a charming and homely ambience for patrons to gather with old friends and find some new ones.

Whether you’re partaking in a crafted cocktail during live music or a late-night bite in one of our booths, you’ll be able to experience a sociable atmosphere, curated beverages and delicious fare that will leave you sated.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Canadian, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(519) 208-8555
Website
http://richuncletavern.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Brian McCourt
Catering
Want The Rich Uncle Tavern to cater your upcoming off-site event? Please contact the restaurant directly at hello@richuncletavern.ca
Private party facilities
Please contact The Rich Uncle Tavern directly to host your upcoming event. Reachable at hello@richuncletavern.ca

Location
45 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A1
Area
Kitchener
Cross Street
Between Ontario St S & Queen St. S
Parking details
Duke & Ontario - Street Parking - 33 Ontario St NDuke Street Parking Garage - 41 Duke St WGoudie's Lane Surface Lot - 19 Queen St NCharles & Benton Parking Garage - 4 Charles St ESurface Lot - 40 Ontario St SCharles St. Terminal Lot - 15 Charles St WGaukel St Parking Lot - 44-50 Gaukel St**Some Public Parking areas are free after 5pm!**
Public transit
Across the street from THEMUSEUM on King Street West
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

SoupCA$10.00
Parsnip + Artichoke, Vanilla Gastrique, Juniper Powder, Crispy Sage
Sausage RollCA$19.00
Lorne Spiced Pork / Puff Pastry / Fermented Mustard HP ? Fennel Salad / Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Duck WingsCA$20.00
Sweet Maple Soy Glaze / Chilli Crunch / Fermented Soy Aioli / Scallion
Fried Brussels SproutsCA$18.00
Nuoc Cham / Lime Aioli / Toasted Peanuts / Crispy Shallot & Garlic / Puffed Rice / Cilantro
Whiskey & Dubliner DipCA$19.00
Caramelized Onion / Irish Whiskey / Sourdough
PoutineCA$16.00
Proper Chips / Cheese Curds / Ale Gravy
Curry ChipsCA$14.00
Proper Chips / Curry Sauce / Green Raita / Cilantro
Pork Belly BaoCA$19.00
Seared Pork Belly / Maple Soy Glaze / Pickled Chilies / Carrot + Daikon Slaw / Bao Bun
Korean Wonton NachosCA$20.00
Kimchi / Maple Soy / Mozzarella / Gochujang Crema / Scallion / Watermelon Radish
Truffle FriesCA$11.00
Rosemary & Thyme, Porcini Aioli
Sweet Potato FriesCA$11.00
TRU Sauce / Chipotle Cinnamon

Salads

Fresh & Green

Caesar SaladCA$16.00
Garlic Dressing / Brown Butter Croutons / Grana Padano / Smoked Bacon / Crispy Capers / Baby Kale / Romaine Hearts
TRU SaladCA$17.00
Heritage Greens / Chai Pickled Honeydew Melon / Whipped Goat Cheese / Crumbled Beer Nuts / Lemon Roasted Beets / Honey & Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Handhelds

Comes with choice of fries or soup. Upgrades available.

TRU BurgerCA$22.00
Local Beef Patty / Aged Cheddar / Bread & Butter Pickles / Iceberg / Tomato / TRU Sauce / Egg Bun
Truffled Mushroom BurgerCA$23.00
Local Beef Patty / Grilled Portobello Mushrooms / Onion Ring / Baby Arugula / Mountain Oak Truffled Gouda / Truffle Aioli
Lamb BurgerCA$24.00
Local Lamb Patty / Garam Masala / Tomato Chutney / Green Raita / Pickled Jalapeño / Onion Sprouts / Red Onion / Egg Bun
Peppercorn BurgerCA$23.00
Local Beef Patty / Bacon Jam / Dubliner Cheese / Lettuce / Tomato / Red Onion / Green Peppercorn Aioli / Egg Bun
Pressed SandwichCA$21.00
Soppressata / Mortadella / Coppa / Olive Tapenade / Mountainoak Onion Gouda / Sundried Tomato / Pickled Jalapeno / Arugula / Spiced Aioli / Hoagie Bun

Entrees

You Deserve This

Fish & ChipsCA$20.00
Fresh Haddock (1PC) / Classic Tartar Sauce / Chips / 3 Cabbage Slaw / Charred Lemon
Korean Chicken & WafflesCA$28.00
Korean Fried Chicken / Kimchi Waffles / Kimchi / Hot Honey / Scallion
Shepherd's PieCA$30.00
Curried Lamb / Sweet Potato Mash / Mixed Vegetables / Curry Sauce
Chickpea CurryCA$28.00
Curry Sauce / Chickpea Fritter / Saffron Rice / Lemon + Sumac Slaw / Green Raita / Naan
Bangers + MashCA$28.00
English Pork Banger / Colcannon Galette / Yorkshire Pudding / Ale Gravy / Scallion
RigatoniCA$28.00
Braised Beef Short Rib / Caramelized Onions / Roasted Peppers / Whiskey Cream Sauce / Gremolata
Cut of the Week
Rotating Cuts with Varying Accompaniments

Dessert

For the Sweet Tooth

Sticky Toffee PuddingCA$10.00
Whiskey Sauce / Salted Caramel Ice Cream / Maldon Salt
Crème BrûléeCA$10.00
Crafted Daily with Local Seasonal Ingredients / Flavour changes weekly

What 283 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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283 Reviews

SS
SydneyS
VIP
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Tasty and generous portions. Great service. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. We attended on a Saturday. Sports on the screens. Very enjoyable evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very warm and inviting atmosphere, our server was amazing and uplifting. We had the Boa Buns, Brussels Sprouts and Wonton Nachos, all were large portions and next level quality which you always get at The Rich Uncle.
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nope
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm begging this place to drop the live music. Their exceptional playlists are so much better at setting the vibe and tone I love.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 April 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Duck wings were dry and overcooked, Bangers and Mash was stone cold. Service started out well, then deteriorated.
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Mack
VIP
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Rich Uncle Tavern the food is always very good! The burgers are truly outstanding! The truffle fries are super yummy. The character that the restaurant has is charming! We like supporting family owned businesses.
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DenisB
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 9 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, good portion size and a very tasty burger and rice dish for my wife. Service was prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. 100% recommended.
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JoanneE
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, fantastic food and terrific atmosphere
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Toronto
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. Thanks for the birthday treat as well. Great Service!!
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tiffanyh
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing. Always recommend the duck wings and fried brussel sprouts!
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Jade
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat coming here. I didn't know this server this time but she was amazing like everyone here is!
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FAQs

The Rich Uncle Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 208-8555.

The Rich Uncle Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 283 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

45 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Ontario St S & Queen St. S
Area
Kitchener
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Canadian, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Duke & Ontario - Street Parking - 33 Ontario St NDuke Street Parking Garage - 41 Duke St WGoudie's Lane Surface Lot - 19 Queen St NCharles & Benton Parking Garage - 4 Charles St ESurface Lot - 40 Ontario St SCharles St. Terminal Lot - 15 Charles St WGaukel St Parking Lot - 44-50 Gaukel St**Some Public Parking areas are free after 5pm!**
Public transit
Across the street from THEMUSEUM on King Street West
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brian McCourt
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://richuncletavern.ca/
Phone number
(519) 208-8555
Catering
Want The Rich Uncle Tavern to cater your upcoming off-site event? Please contact the restaurant directly at hello@richuncletavern.ca
Private party facilities
Please contact The Rich Uncle Tavern directly to host your upcoming event. Reachable at hello@richuncletavern.ca

The Rich Uncle Tavern

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

TRU Burger

Truffle Fries

Lamb Burger

For The Table

SoupCA$10.00

Sausage RollCA$19.00

Duck WingsCA$20.00

Fried Brussels SproutsCA$18.00

Whiskey & Dubliner DipCA$19.00

PoutineCA$16.00

Curry ChipsCA$14.00

Pork Belly BaoCA$19.00

Korean Wonton NachosCA$20.00

Truffle FriesCA$11.00

Sweet Potato FriesCA$11.00

Salads

Caesar SaladCA$16.00

TRU SaladCA$17.00

Handhelds

TRU BurgerCA$22.00

Truffled Mushroom BurgerCA$23.00

Lamb BurgerCA$24.00

Peppercorn BurgerCA$23.00

Pressed SandwichCA$21.00

Entrees

Fish & ChipsCA$20.00

Korean Chicken & WafflesCA$28.00

Shepherd's PieCA$30.00

Chickpea CurryCA$28.00

Bangers + MashCA$28.00

RigatoniCA$28.00

Cut of the Week

Dessert

Sticky Toffee PuddingCA$10.00

Crème BrûléeCA$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Rich Uncle Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Rich Uncle Tavern restaurant rated?

Is The Rich Uncle Tavern currently accepting bookings?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information