Top Restaurants in Kitchener
Where to eat Canadian food in Kitchener: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Canadian food in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada including Public Kitchen & Bar, Lancaster Smokehouse, Borealis Grille & Bar, Charcoal Steak House, Red House, Moose Winooskis, The Bent Elbow, Fork and Cork Grill, Golf's Steakhouse and Seafood, Janet Lynn's Bistro
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10. Janet Lynn's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 164 reviews
New location at 677 Belmont Avenue West in Kitchener. Same great food & service in a convenient location, with an updated decor.
Reviewed By suzanne_baal
Had dinner with a group of friends to celebrate two birthdays. The food was great, there was something for everyone in our group (including gluten free needs and several different eating styles). The service was wonderful, attentive and helpful and we never felt rushed. I had a fun evening and would definitely consider going back another time.
9. Golf's Steakhouse and Seafood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By marinachica
Monday night prime rib special is cooked to perfection. The service is very attentive and they go above and beyond make it personal touches for you. The price for the special is amazing plus you get the all you can eat salad bar too. My mouth is just watering about it while I write this review.The atrium is a very pretty location to sit as well.
8. Fork and Cork Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
The Fork and Cork Grill is dedicated to providing a fantastic casual dining experience. Our philosophy is that great cooking starts with great ingredients, and our chef tweaks the menu frequently to showcase Ontario foods in their prime. Our signatures in
Reviewed By northofTO
Sure wish we lived in Kitchener for this restaurant.Difficult to completely judge as we were at a wedding celebration in a private room but usually it is very indicative of the overall experience.The servers were super friendly and personable. We had excellent charcuterie boards with quality meats and cheeses.The main meal was awesome with platters of chicken and gnocchi and beef and yummy mashed potatoes. Of special note was the roasted brussel sprouts. Everything was top notch and I am sure they are the same as in the restaurant.Also, the sparkling and regular water was a nice touch.Will certainly dine here again when in the area.
7. The Bent Elbow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By Dave-n-Theresa
My husband and I came here as my husband is a beer lover :) They did not disappoint. They have a huge selection of draft beer (over 30) plus bottles. They had two kinds of wine and the white was Pino Grigio which was perfect for me.The food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. We got an order of fresh cut fries (delicious and certainly fresh cut) and in future I would be tempted by salad, wings and also the burger.There is nothing overstated about this place. It's a great place to grab a couple drinks and some good food. Service was excellent. Quite a hidden gem, we will be back!
6. Moose Winooskis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 613 reviews
Reviewed By unclespike18116
I havenât visited this establishment since the whole Sportplex Complex up and disappeared. Used to visit back then as primarily a place for drinks and appetizers. Visited last night as a place for dinner with our daughter and grandkids. We all (5) ordered different meals and we were all pleasantly satisfied. Service was great, atmosphere was fun/lively without being loud, excellent patio which unfortunately doesnât have a great view but good just the same. Moderately priced! Would recommend it for families and friends but not a romantic dinner for two.
5. Red House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By scbethesda
A colleague recommended The Red House for a solo dinner and I was happy I acted on it.The Red House is a charming establishment reminiscent of a B&B in Vermont or New Hampshire, but with much better fare! My colleague had recommended the curry dish, but I deviated from that (I am not v big on curry, esp. in the hands on non-Indians who seem to have a tendency to use curry powder spices in bizarre ways). Luckily there were a number of tapas style dishes that spanned East (Vietnamese style rolls) to West (lobster filled ravioli). I also had the soup.Dishes took some time coming but they were worth the wait. Well prepared, excellently presented and served with friendly hospitality. Thoroughly enjoyable! Luckily I left room for dessert and while the list was short, they were all contenders for attention. A terrific meal at a very reasonable price. A clear winner.
4. Charcoal Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 746 reviews
The Charcoal Steak House has been a locally owned fixture of the Kitchener community since 1956. We are pleased to offer a menu of succulent, locally sourced steaks and prime rib, as well as Canadian seafood and slow smoked ribs. In addition, you will fin
Reviewed By Doug F
First time at the Charcoal House. It was a nice evening with family for dinner. Typical Steakhouse menu but the food was very good. All of us had different cuts of steak and all were cooked properly. Nice Cocktail and wine list. Very happy overall with everything.
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3. Borealis Grille & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1055 reviews
Borealis Grille & Bar is a restaurant that serves the very best of locally crafted foods and beverages. We bring "The Taste of Ontario", the highest quality of fresh products from Ontario farmers, breweries and wineries to our guests each and every day. C
Reviewed By Gail2527
This business gets the 5 star âï¸ rating for exemplary service From the welcome we received upon arrival until we left everyone is very team oriented.I am what you would describe as hard to please due to my background Everyoneâs food was delicious, well presented and perfect temperature Our server was up to our challenging questions and participated in our sense of humour For such a tough business borealis makes it look easy!!Kudos all aroundThank you Gail! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience- it means a lot coming from someone with your background in the culinary arts! Please send me an email the next time you plan on coming in, would love drop by your table and say hi! [email protected]
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2. Lancaster Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 842 reviews
Reviewed By vanillagorilla58
Wife and I, a thursday evening, early dinner (has to be early, lineups form early, for a good reason)....service was excellent plus...had smoked wings, pigtails and fried chicken dinner at our table...all were top shelf delicious....best smoke around K-W.....never ever hesitate when thinking about dinner here....
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1. Public Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Fresh cocktails, delicious small plates, craft beer, good wine and great tunes in one of Kitchener's fastest growing neighbourhoods. Now open in our larger location on Victoria St. !
Reviewed By traveljenna519
My husband and i went to Public in October 2018 to celebrate my birthday. I'd gone another time before with some friends and had really enjoyed it. So I was excited for my husband to try this place, especially since we had just come back from our honeymoon in Spain where we had tapas on a daily basis.The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The service is friendly and attentive. They have a great wine menu and lots of options for sharing. The food was absolutely delicious! The portions are meant to share, but they are still quite small and can be pricey. That being said, the food was amazing and we will likely return to celebrate another special occasion.
