My BF is an alum of UWaterloo and said this was his favorite spot while he was there, so it was a…read moremust-stop on our trip. And I can see why it was his favorite. Love the vibes, very casual, and the server was really friendly too. She was super enthusiastic when our group requested sake bombs. This was my first time going to an AYCE izakaya, and it made me wish there was one where I live. The highlight was definitely the beef teriyaki - comes out sizzling hot. The chicken teriyaki felt sad in comparison lol. Sushi was pretty good quality as well. Melona bars to top off the night! Would come back here always if I was in the area.

Let me state up front that the food is great. It's fresh and there's a good selection…read more My reason for giving 3 stars is the choice of seating and the service. We went as a group of 7 with a reservation. For some reason, instead of seating a larger group at the stand alone (but combinable tables) at the front of the restaurant, they decided to sit us at a booth that holds six with the +1 in a chair in the pathway to the bathroom. Ordering food is done on 2 pieces of paper - one for sushi and one for all the other food. Unlike many other AYCE restaurants, there is no description of the food and there's no iPad to see a photo of what you might be ordering. It makes it very difficult to select, and the waiters are really not around to ask questions. They wanted all 7 of us to use the single paper. I explained to the waiter that I wasn't at a restaurant to do math and add up all the pieces and orders and go person by person. Could we possibly get a second set of papers so we could split the table into 2 groups? Yes, but with great difficulty. The food started to come. Overall, very fast from paper to food. So, where did they put the food? Right in front of me as one if the people sitting at the end. They would place plate after plate in front of me. Often with no explanation of what food it was. Apparently, it is the person at the end of the table's job to announce the food and identify the person(s) who it belongs to. So, with the number of dishes ordered, there was little opportunity for me to eat. There was also no place for me to place my food on the table in front of me. It was beyond frustrating. Along the way, they began forgetting to deliver food that was ordered and they began delivering food we did not order. I believe the restaurant should have placed us at the tables at the front of the restaurant. All large groups would benefit front this and all would be able to enjoy the food.

Proudly family owned and it shows! Some of the most welcoming and friendly service I've had…read moreanywhere. Place is quite cozy and balances being upscale with casual. I will say pastas here can be a tad pricey being around $30 for most of them, but they are so so good. I ordered the 271 west shrimp pasta ($28) and it was fantastic. Gigantic tiger shrimp that are seasoned to perfection. Extremely rich tomato based sauce, with great linguine. I was blown away by the quality as it truly was amazing. Kitchener has some great italian food it seems and this place is a top of my list.

Stopped in for a very late lunch before heading to the nearby airport to fly a fighter jet trainer…read moreso needed some food but not a heavy meal. Enjoyed the agreeableness of the person 'minding the store' by himself when we told him of our situation. He right away told us sorry no pizza because the oven was in use baking their bread - unfortunate, but a good sign. We each ordered pasta and they were all three good, delivered with just enough time to eat half and pack the rest to go, which I enjoyed later. The restaurant itself is mid, in the sense that it isn't fancy and white tablecloth but better than Olive Garden in what they produce. The value was reasonable and the toasted bread that came with each entree was really top notch.

J&B Family Restaurant is a quite little nook during the day and super packed in the evenings. It…read moreserves great food day and night; its great for a quite family lunch as well as a dinner party. We were here for a weekend lunch and there were folks there for a late breakfast as well as another family with small children having a meal together. Based on the phone calls, it sounded like the place was booked full out that evening. We had (table of four): - Mixed Grill Platter (for two): it fed more like 3 - 4 people, lots of variety to pick at; Sausage (pork), Chevaps (pork and beef sausages), Raznjici (pork), Chicken Schnitzel and Karadjordjeva Schnitzel (Pork rolled & stuffed with prosciutto and cottage cheese) - Vienna Schnitzel (pork) - all the dishes comes with (potatoes OR rice) AND vegetables (buttered carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower); various potato sides (like crispy fries) as available and rice (like tomato gypsy based) There was enough food for four people plus leftovers as a side for dinner. The sauce was great on everything from the schnitzel to the fries. Service was quick, food was great, and it was all at a great value. Will be back to try their buttered fried mushrooms and nature (mushroom) schnitzel in future. A local staple!

The food was good, but the service was great! Inside, it had a nice ambiance and was unexpected…read more(especially being across from a homeless encampment and metro station). The server was very attentive and friendly. The salad was good; however, the pork chop was a little dry, but it had good flavor, and the veggies were delicious. I will be back to try other dishes when in the area again.

Bomb ass cocktails, great service, and solid food offerings. I really enjoy this place. They play…read morereally great music. Songs: Ohia was playing the first time I rolled in. The ambiance is nice too, very Texas in a non-cheesy way. Cocktails are cleverly divided into flavor profiles, making it easy to choose something to tickle your particular fancy. I've tried a few, and they've all been well constructed, balanced, and nicely presented. Food is decadent AF. There's a $20 smash burger I've gotta try. Sadly, I was a little full from lunch so I did the Caesar with fried chicken. Not exactly light, but the flavor was great. Looks like a fun place to kick it with friends too. Ace.

The waffles and gravy are to die for...the service is great .... fried chicken with THE GRAVY…read more unbelievably good. IM A LONG TIME FOODY.

This place didn't really do it for me. I really like a good margarita, but I currently cannot…read moredrink. I was so disappointed to see that they didn't have a margarita mocktail. I tried the peach dream mocktail, and it was really gross. The peach dream tasted more like orange juice and salt, and it was obnoxiously big compared to any of the regular cocktails that were at my table. I ordered the Don Julio bowl and it was disappointing. The rest of my party had margaritas and tacos, and they were happy with their meal. The service was okay. It's a very pretty restaurant, with plenty of outdoor seating.

We came here on a date night and thank goodness we thought of reservations! As it came out to be,…read moreDon Julio's was hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration. It was extremely busy but despite this everything was kept clean, the servers were fantastic, and the food was muy delicioso. Honestly best tacos I have had maybe ever? Mucho recommend! Bonus points: wheelchair accessible bathrooms AND gender neutral bathrooms on top of separate male and female bathrooms.

Our new favorite spot when visiting Kitchener! Our daughter and son-in-law just moved from the…read morestates and we were here visiting them. We came here two nights in a row because it was so so good! The first night we had the tapas small plates...olives, chicken nuggets, pork belly, scallops ....all were excellent! Service from Jack was top notch as well. Second night we went back for the burgers and more chicken nuggets, and it was one of the best bacon cheeseburgers I have ever eaten! So full of flavor, it melted in your mouth, ah so good. My wife loved the lavender drink as well. They were very accommodating with gluten-free options... Their attention to detail was fantastic. The ambience and the staff are all very welcoming. Just what you want in a local restaurant. I'm a huge fan.

Beautiful environment, loved the bartender! Decent tapas, scallops were my favourite, but I enjoyed…read morethe tuna and salmon as well

Korean BBQ restaurant is a family owned and ran eatery in the downtown area of Kitchener. This…read morequaint establishment is clean and friendly. When you walk in you're warmly greeted with a smile. The menu has great options while not being overwhelming. During a trip to Kitchener I frequented this restaurant 3 days in a row, while being remembered by the owners each time, because of how amazing the food was. I tried multiple dishes each day and was truly blown away but my favorite was the soondubu/tofu stew. The jjajangmyun, jjamppong, shrimp fried rice, and tteobokki are all fantastic and I highly recommend. A friend had the pork belly and she said it was amazing. I will have to find an excuse one day to visit Kitchener again because of this spot. Wishing the best to the owners and their family. This place is truly a GEM.

Homey food! Tried their Cold Noodle Soup and Bibimbap. The bibimbap hit the spot with all the fresh…read moreingredients, super yolky egg, and sizzling crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl. The cold noodle was a super interesting try and refreshing dish for a hot summer day

We had reservations for 4 to celebreate a joint group birthday party. We were seated upon arrival…read moreand the service was quite quick to bring us menues and water. We ordered a couple fancy drinks and they were delicious! The ambiance was really I nice, it wasn't too loud like some restaurants that big I ordered a pizza, the rest of the party orders the pasta and everyone was happy with what they got! The portion sizes were great and the food was well seasoned. Would go back for sure

Food - 4 Service - 5…read moreAtmosphere - 5 Price - 5 Start with the dessert plate and then again at the end. The food was so good and it was also beautiful inside.

One of the best deep dish pizzas I've had…read more The spot is quite cute, with interactive table top games as well as live sports and a brewery to boot. I usually come here for the deep dish pizzas exclusively, as they're quite filling and very flavourful. The brisket pizza is an all-timer, with very distinct and flavourful toppings that blend together perfectly. The wait times vary quite a bit, but as long as they're not packed, it's been quite average for what we've gotten.

Came for the Detroit style pizza and had a great time! They have lots of tables indoors and a patio…read moretoo. Lots of tvs inside to watch a game as well. We were seated inside at one of the interactive touchscreen tables so we played various games while waiting for our food to arrive. We got the Risk It For Brisket and the Mix Up. Both were really good but we especially liked the brisket one.

Authentic flavors!! I had the cochinita and birria tacos, and they were incredible! Both rich,…read moretender, and full of spice. The service was warm and attentive, highly recommend!

We got the standard margarita, it has Tajin on the rim amazing…read more This spot easily has the best birria tacos I've had so far. It was loaded, filling and the right amount of cheese for $18.50 CAD. They only sell Birrias Friday - Sunday. Inside the ambiance you can tell is a local feel. It looks like all their artwork is from local Kitchener residences. They have a downstairs and upstairs seating. The service was great, they even DMd my account, told me thank you and said the next time I come back to give them a shout!