the bauer kitchen

i went with friends and was trying to be budget conscious, which wasn't easy. not saying thefoodwouldn't be worth the higher prices, but it was harder to enjoy knowing i was looking at the bottom half of the price menu. ambience and service was good. i'd recommend this place to people who enjoy a classier pub environment and extra pocket money. went with the bauer burger, was good, though the sweet potato fries stole the show.

the plating was nice but thefoodwas just ok. the salmon was cooked well but the pasta wasn’t extraordinary. one of the nicest place around and the place is cozy, good for dinner and hangouts.

david and family. the bauer kitchen was our choice for our daughter's graduation dinner. all 14 members of our family and friends had a great time and everyone rated thefoodand service 5 stars. we have hosted several events at the bauer and have always had a wonderful time. staff are very trendy and in touch with with the customers! cool and relaxed. thank you for making this event a memorable experience! you can never go wrong with a csh group restaurant. thank you tim and crew!

horrible service.. this review is a little late, this experience happened back in apri.. however, thought it was important to note.
i went in with a friend for brunch on a saturday around 11:30am. the restaurant wasn't very busy and we were seated right away. no waitress showed up at our table for 20 minutes, despite other tables being sat around us after we sat and getting glasses of water and receiving acknowledgment from the server. we had to stop a waitress to inquire if we could get a waitress. instead of taking our order, or grabbing a drink order, she ran off saying she would find our waitress. 5 minutes later she showed up. took only our drink order and ran away beforf we could say we could give our entire order. took another 10 minutes to get drink of tea, coffee and waters and to take our orders.foodarrived quickly, however i asked for an additional item which never showed up. our waitress never bothered to ask how we were doing halfway through our meal so i couldn't even bring it to her attention. unacceptable service from a restaurant that is supposed to be "high end". i'm a waitress myself, and so i know what good service is, and bauer was exceptionally bad.
would have asked to speak to a manager, however, i didnt have time as i was on my way to work, so i sent them an email letting them know of the terrible service we received. got a reply from the manager, julie, offering me a gift card to make up for the lack of service and to provide my address. replied to her with my contact information and i have yet to receive any acknowledgment of my email or the gift card that was promised to me. if you're going to offer a solution to a serious lack of service i received, you should honestly follow through. never been so disappointed in the service in a restaurant before and i am a foodie who eats out 2-3 times a week. haven't ben back since and will never set foot in the bauer kitchen.

first visit. went today. seated at 12:55 but no waitress came to take our order until 1:20.foodwas slow arriving and when it did nobody ever came by to see if everything was fine.everything about our service was slow.foodwas good.will i return? probably not based on service.

wonderful brunch!.foodwas fantastic (steak and eggs were perfect!) and server jonathan was very attentive. looking forward to our next visit!

cool atmosphere, butfoodwas just ok.

it's all great!. i've been here twice this summer (on the beautiful patio)
thefoodand service are both wonderful.
the first time i had the butcher burger, the second time i had the tomato and basil gnocchi both are great!
will certainly return!

went as part of a bachelorette party - excellent service, especially for a large group.foodwas great - a little more expensive than what i would typically spend on a meal out, but a nice splurge for a special occasion. beautifully decorated, i will definitely be back next time i'm in waterloo!

the vibrantfoodpresentation was very appetizing. i enjoyed each component of the dish, puree, confit, vegetables, potatoes….all with the exception of the ingredient that should have taken center stage --- the pickerel. the pickerel was overcooked. each bite had to be paired with another component in the dish to reduce its dryness. the server’s response to the dehydrated fish was “this is the way it should be...pickerel is usually a tad bit dry.” the pickerel was more than “a tad bit drier”. i had a fair share of succulent pickerel in my life. delicious moist pickerel is actually achievable. as a customer service personnel, it is always better to be open for feedback than to take offense.

have this place the benefit of the doubt,twice. place is nice,service is good butfoodway overrated. french onion soup was cold, tasteless steak was hidden under over salted sauce. had betterfoodat a place like the keg for a lot less. will take a place like milestones or baton rouge anyway. don't believe the hype!

great place to have a peaceful meal, greatfoodis just a bonus.. went there on a monday by myself around 6:30pm. the place was one third full. the dinning room was tastefully decor with the original old factory left over parts. the building was an old factory before converting to an office building, shopping area. the tables and chairs are very comfortable. how comfortable, clean and interesting the place is almost as important as thefoodto me. service was great too.

had their daily soup, it was steaming hot when it was put in front of me. a very nice touch. the bread were warm. duck confit next, veggie and potato were just right. the duck was excellent. as good as the first two courses, the dessert was the one i remember the most.

it was the chocolate nemesis. chocolate after chocolate and more chocolate. it comes with a small cup of spicy chocolate sauce. it was just spicy enough to tickle the throat but not enough to burn. be aware i am a person who can eat half a dozen of suicide chicken wings and not break a sweat. use that as a guideline.

all three courses came out fast enough but not too fast. i have managed to read a few pages of my book in between courses and enjoyed myself within the hour and a little bit while i was there. a place i will certainly go back.

june 8, 2013
after three months of dinner every once a week at tbk, i like it even more.

classy. the bauer' kitchen is definitely a step up amongst the charcoal group; tbk is a complete turn around of wildcraft. the atmosphere, the hospitality and quality offoodmeets expectations of such a reputable establishment. although the pizza was a bit simple, the steak was cooked to perfection, andfoodwas brought out on time. as for the fondu, the combination of cheeses were ideal, where the caramelized onions complimented all the flavors. at the same time, the courteous champagne for anniversaries is highly appreciated as well.

anniversary dinner. greatfoodand service as always. i love that menu changes frequently, sunday brunch is still my favourite. great atmosphere all around. i will continue to visit this fine establishment!

mmmmm...great relaxed brunch with attentive staff (thanks alan).foodflavours were delightul and thoughtful, my coffee cup and water glass were never empty.