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    Charcoal Steak House

    3.8 (92 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dressy

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    Argentinian malbec
    Lisa R.

    A fabulous steakhouse for a special occasion. We were celebrating my father-in-law's birthday and an early Father's Day celebration. He is in a wheelchair and the staff were lovely and accommodating. We had an amazing dinner and really enjoyed two 7 oz Filet Mignons (one with the twice baked potato and one with a garden salad...both came with veg on the side as well), the Ribeye (14 oz steak was split with an add on each of a shrimp skewer and a twice baked potato), a skillet of wild mushrooms to share and a lovely bottle of Argentinian Malbec. I loved how the tables are not crowded/close together. The staff was attentive and the food was delicious. Our faves were the filets, the mushrooms and the twice baked potatoes are phenomenal!

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    Rolex X.

    Should've just come here instead of garbage Gyubee to begin with At least they are professional here. If you can't get in, they won't lie about it and screw up your entire night Thank you for your reliable service

    Sierra B.

    This place is somewhere between the Keg on steroids and Ruth Chris in disguise. If you are lucky enough to get Sarah as your server then it will be the best night in Kitchener you've ever had. Steak is better than great, service is even better.

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    Ray B.

    Hadn't been to Charcoal Steak House for a few years. Decided to go for a special anniversary dinner and was kind of disappointed. I would rate the dining experience and wait staff at a solid 4 stars but the food for a restaurant that professes itself to be a high class steak house, only 3 stars. With regard to the steaks, to me they don't serve anything up-scale like T bone steaks, bone in rib eyes, dry aged, or noted as being locally sourced. I had oysters for a starter but there was only a limited choice of condiments to dress them up. I was also surprised to see that all the steaks come with French fries, you can't even get a baked potato with butter and sour cream. The seasonable vegetables included carrots that were akin to carrots used for feeding horses, who sources these? They used to serve nice upgrades like seared shrimps or scallops served in a herb and butter sauce but sadly they are nowhere on the menu now. The food to me seems like quick fix pub grub and not something that would be in a supposedly high end steakhouse.

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    its always a good place for dinner or drinks.......make reservations...upstairs and the downstair part are fantastic !

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    Borealis Grille & Bar

    Borealis Grille & Bar

    3.7(113 reviews)
    3.8 km
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    It really saddens me to put this review in. I guess with the inflationary costs of food, the two…read morecan dine deal that used to be $59.99 for two moved to $69.99, with upcharge to some of the core two can dine menu items. Now the menu items are like club sandwiches, fish and chips, salad with a protein, fried chicken... a departure from the local fresh and uniquely marketed local fresh items that were unique. There is nothing special about this two can dine menu- and many are more lunch favourites. The two can dine date night menu isn't even available for lunch- which is where it belongs. Service has gotten slower, maybe staff cutback? But I've seen the same number of staff members. It took about 2 hours to get in and get out.

    I love "local" themed restaurants, but sometimes a theme simply alienates a large portion of…read moreclientele. I understand keeping the food menu tightly local, but when it comes to cocktails, folks just want what they want. Borealis has some opportunity here. They don't carry any of the most popular beers, wines, whiskey, gins, or vodka. They insist on taking that choice away and they've made a conscious decision to do so. Aside from making the simple task of ordering your favorite beverage a time consuming task, the end result is mediocre. We couldn't even order a pina colada because it isn't local? The food was generally good with some hits and misses. I do like the fact the the food menu is local themed, but it takes execution to make an impact. We had children and adults in our party so the opinions were mixed. The appetizers were good, notably the prosciutto feta flatbread and soup of the day hit a positive note. Duck satay was mixed but I personally found it tender and flavorful. The crowd was 50/50 on entree's. The fish & chips, confit duck, and lamb garnered positive feedback, others did not. Steak frites was an disappointment. Gray, flavorless, and overcooked. The buttermilk fried "Ontario" chicken was viewed as over-breaded with a thick burnt crust and dry throughout. And the slaw it is paired with was watery and old rather than crisp and fresh. The steelhead trout was overcooked, dry, lacking flavor. The accompanying barley risotto was overwhelming and overpowered the delicate nature of steelhead trout. Ambiance was ok and somewhat modern but some found being seated in the lower dining room at what seemed like a picnic table to be off putting. Service was good and staff was friendly. To be honest, many locals really like Borealis. But for me, as an open minded foodie, they have some opportunities around execution and preparation as well as expanding certain offerings at the bar. And let's be honest--bar happiness equals margin and profit.

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    Wildcraft

    Wildcraft

    3.7(106 reviews)
    10.0 km
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    A bit pricey, but pretty good restaurant in Waterloo! Probably the best high-end one…read more It really feels like the chef caters to each meal well... I'm from Toronto, and you tend to lose this at very busy restaurants. You could tell the food was well prepared here based on the flavour and presentations of all our meals. Food - 4.2/5 - I got the Salmon and it was really tasty. Healthy but flavourful, and something I'd definitely get again! Service - 5/5 - Our waitress was super friendly and was really attentive Ambiance - 5/5 - Upscale, classy, but comfy.

    Had an amazing experience at Wildcraft Grill + Long Bar -- this spot absolutely delivers on both…read morevibe and flavour. We started with the bruschetta, and it was packed with fresh, vibrant flavours on perfectly toasted bread -- a great way to kick things off. The steak was cooked exactly right, juicy and full of flavour, topped with crispy onions that added the perfect crunch. Every bite felt elevated but still comforting. And then... dessert. That warm, caramel-drizzled creation topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds was next level. Rich, balanced, and honestly the kind of dessert you don't want to share. The atmosphere is stylish but relaxed, making it perfect for anything from a casual dinner to a night out. Service was on point -- attentive without being overbearing. If you're in Kitchener and looking for a spot that consistently hits, Wildcraft is a must.

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