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
3832 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 56 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!
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Delivery & takeout

What 3,832 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Contemporary American

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Healthy

  • Southern Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bauer Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and incredible service." Guests appreciate the extensive menu, including vegan and gluten-free options, and the "wonderful atmosphere" enhances every visit. Although it can be "a bit noisy," the staff consistently delivers exceptional service, making it a favorite spot for various occasions.

3,832 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time visiting - Food was delicious, Ethan was a great server!

    Is this helpful?

  2. heidi

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much for taking such good care of us on a lovely Wednesday lunch. The service team was spectacular!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Laura VIP

    Toronto15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Devon, was fantastic. Timing was perfect. Food was delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Joe

    Charleston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch to celebrate a #80 birthday. Our reservation request for a comfortable booth was honoured, cosy and a bit out of traffic area. Hostesses were friendly and efficient, Devin our waiter was just great. He was very friendly and did his job very well. 👍👍 Great coffee service, great choices for breakfast on menu. All hot and tasty. Birthday guy given a choice of dessert and it was shared by all! Nice presentation. Fun watching kitchen staff doing their thing but surrounded by glass too. A great restaurant for all ages.

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and drinks - Friday lunch so it was busy, but our server Jori was attentive and kind. Lunch was great. Thanks for the service!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Tsitsi

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very disappointed because I have been here before. We have reservations for 7:30 and we orders drinks but did not get them until about 8:20 and we orders our food didn’t get it until about 8:45. I orders a plant based burger it was a very dry bun no mayo or anything just literally the vegan patty and a little coleslaw. Our waiter almost dropped my daughter’s food on her she had to catch the plate to save it. To be honest so much more happened but overall it was a horrible night especially considering we were celebrating a birthday. It took the experience of joy out of it 😢
    The Bauer KitchenResponded on 26 February 2025
    Good evening Tsitsi. My name is Cindy Fawcett, Regional Operations Leader for The Bauer Kitchen. I wanted to reach out personally with urgency when I received your feedback from this visit Monday night and found your email in our records. I have reached out to that address with the hope of connecting over the phone to discuss your experience in more detail. Should you not receive my communication, my email is cfawcett@charcoalgroup.ca. I look forward to speaking with you. Cindy.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Kelly

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meal was great, service was attentive and personalized. Everyone found something on the menu they liked and was a nice family dinner. Noise level was a bit loud at some points but not distracting overall, able to enjoy conversation.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Nikki VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bauer has been a recent favourite of ours. We have gone a handful of times in the last month. The food is fresh and delicious! Service is always amazing. We had Bryan today and he was attentive and accommodating to my very specific (and multiple) requests. The manager always checks in to make sure that everything is good. Thank you to the Bauer team!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Kathy

    Toronto6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, which is always a pleasant surprise when a restaurant has a large menu and we all ordered different meals. The waiter was friendly helpful but also left us alone when we were talking and lingering a bit. It was a great place for dinner and we will definitely go back.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Gus

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great, prices are a bit high but the quality is superb

    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 3832 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for The Bauer Kitchen

187 King St., Waterloo, ON N2J 1R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Todd Clarmo
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - 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