Reviews of Proof Kitchen + Lounge (Catering)

Liesl Dykeman

Really good atmosphere! The patio is very welcoming and enjoyable, and the food is tasty and filling

Sa Hua

Excellent and friendly service and good food. The steaks are done very well and come with perfectly cooked seasonal vegetables. I recommend the Watermelon Blitz especially for a hot summer day. The patio is built very enclosed despite it being right beside a busy street with cars zipping by. Pleasant atmosphere, but the food could use slightly less salt overall.

R C

We went here for our 5th wedding anniversary after hearing good things from a variety of people. We could not be happier with the experience. They have an online reservation system through OpenTable, which was a nice start. We were welcomed early for our reservation as well. Our server Kyle was the best server we’ve had in recent memory, and he made honest, helpful recommendations. He tended to the table the perfect amount. He made recommendations for cocktails, and the bartender creations were delicious! The food was delicious, and overall, with appetizer, alcohol, entries (one of which was steak), our bill was approximately $100 (before tip). For the quality of food and service, the price was excellent. We will definitely go back.

Diserie

Service

Jim Jimerson

Food was great, service fantastic, reasonably priced! This was a private meeting we were at.

Zhanel M.

I highly recommend the pan seared duck breast and the best in the show for dessert and it was absolutely delicious. The duck breast was juicy and tender, the risotto was yummy and the dessert was heavenly, especially paired with my favourite wine, Kim Crawford’s Sauvignon Blanc. In addition our server (can’t remember the gentlemen’s name) made the experience even better! Can’t wait to be back and try new dishes!

Jessica Rodway

Great hotel lobby bar and restaurant. I had two meals here in one day. 1) a salmon salad and 2) a schnitzel and great wine and cocktails. See the pics. Service was great and the crowd and atmosphere were energetic and fun. Only recommendation is that music needs to be improved...it was just an annoying Spotify playlist.

T. L.

we dined there last friday. great experience! food was awesome, service by Kristyn was on point! we had the chicken bao starter..taste explosion, wifey had the mediterranean chicky and i had the schnitzel. portions were generous and very tasty. sticky toffee pudding. yummers all around!

Sukhraj Hothi

Meal type

Ramya Chander

Fantastic food in an upscale atmosphere with exceptional service & staff! My wife and I celebrated our anniversary and our server Jeff went out of his way to help us celebrate which really made our evening. We'll be back!

Pink (Lea)

It's been a few years but the food and service are great. Staff always top notch

Bill Dandie

We sat outside, cause that's all we can do, now. Proof had a number of large umbrellas and a tent top. There were some tables more out into a garden, with less weather protection. It actually rained, people out in the garden had to move under the balconies of the hotel. We had an excellent table under the tent and were not affected by the rain. Fairly private too. The waitress was good. She took our orders promptly and came back often at the start of our visit. My partner was undecided on what she wanted to eat. Later,, I think the waitress came by little to much, and disturbed our conversation. That's personal for us, others might like the entertainment. Our drinks and appetizers arrived quickly, so did our mains! For a somewhat (as advertised) upscale restaurant the portions were generous. The appetizer, "Street Food" had lots of fries which I found a little dry. Some drizzle of sauce but not enough for me. I asked for a side of mayonnaise, the waitress brought some, a small portion. A little stingy in my estimation. Later I asked for mayonnaise for my burger platter. She brought more, two small portions, still not enough for my tastes. We were satisfied with our visit, we would go again!

Randeep Singh

Very nice place to grab a bite, great decor, friendly staff. Our server was great he explained all the unique dishes. Even brought us complementary blueberry biscuits. Awesome food.

Dr William Alejandro Martin

We went to Proof for brunch recently, and my husband and I both said how it was the best brunch we've had in a long time. Our server was really friendly, the food was beautiful and tasted amazing, and the fact that we could show up without a reservation at peak brunch time on a Sunday and be seated immediately was a treat. Also, as a pregnant lady I really appreciated the amount of fun non-alcoholic drinks they had. I highly recommend the VirGin & Tonic and plan to go back to try many more.

David Browne

Proof was a wonderful, quiet place to celebrate our anniversary. The server was friendly and attentive. There's a good selection of menu items and hearty in size. I would recommend it.

mahesh wani

We held our wedding recipe at the beginning of September here. Laura, went out of her way to exceed our expectations; she was responsive and helped us customize a dining experience that blew our guests away. We had custom cocktails created and a huge menu of food options. The food itself, as usual, did not disappoint. It's one of our favourite local restaurants and I look forward to continue dining there.

Charlotte Cooper

Extremely professional kitchen and staff, and the food is always great. Can count on proof for a nice evening out.

James Steele (Eh Gardener Guy)

Excellent service and food. The best steak I've ever had in Waterloo! Cooked to perfection! I look forward to trying another one next visit. Update one year later: Another visit and another outstanding meal! I tried the lamb this time. Just phenomenal! We'll be back!

Ravi S

Proof KItchen and Lounge at Delta Hotel: March 9th - Birthday dinner with my son, his was last week, and his Mother's is this week. The Poke Bowl of Tuna was really amazing.THe mushroom ravioli was beautiful and tasty. Try the schnitzel if you are really hungry ... great dinners and salads. Service was above what I expected for a hotel restaurant. yes it was a five star for all the above reasons. Price with wine was easy on the credit card :-) Ordered two birthday deserts when I made the reservation. This was the best Lava cake any of us have had, hands down. P.S. they gave me a Lava cake for my birthday in two weeks so that I wouldn't have to eat alone. W.H.

Rochelle W

Group of 4 on the patio for my son’s 18th birthday. He started with beef carpaccio followed by the duck and throughly enjoyed both. The barley risotto was very good. I had fish tacos and the tenderloin and both were tasty. Steak was cooked perfectly and the scallop potatoes were a pleasant surprise. Our dates went with the tuna bowl and the chicken bowl and found them enjoyable. Almost $300 with a couple of cocktails and dessert but well worth it. Seated on time and the service was good. No complaints and I will be back.

Derek Yoshida

We came here for late night drinks, not dinner, so can't comment on the quality of the food. The drinks were definitely on the pricey side. Service was also a tad bit slow, despite us being among a handful of patrons that night. This place is part of the Delta hotel, so feel free to use their hotel parking lot and the hostess will validate your parking for you.

Tyler Allen

Enjoyed one of the finest steaks I ever had, and while the price was steep, it truly is a fine dining experience and would highly recommend the chef's special along with local beer.

Logan Orosz

Proof’s patio has a great atmosphere, and they’ve got fun drinks :)

Taheera Walji

Nice ambience, good food (the calamari was a bit weird), great service.

Lauren Lidstone

My girlfriend and I went for dinner, everything was great. The patio is beautiful and very clean, our server was amazing and funny and the food was awesome, 10/10. Can't wait to go back! Thanks!

Mazen Bakhbakhi

Food was very good. Served hot and nicely plated. Service was ok - mind you we did arrive in the evening, however our server was not very attentive. Seemed to be watching the clock until her shift was done. Restaurant has beautiful ambiance and free parking

Ben Duncan

Had a wonderful evening. There for a business meeting. Jeffery took exceptional care of us. Very attentive; very knowledgeable about the menu; each of us felt that he was our waiter even though he had several other tables. Kitchen exceeded …

Paulina Fauchon

Very nice, clean place and decent price. Few vegan options but delicious!

Danidharia 1996

Ambience is 5/5. Food is 4/5. Service is 10/5. Loved the dining but the cocktails menu seemed a bit less of variation. Otherwise it's best place for a date or a family dine in. Perfect for holiday evening special meal. Though I would suggest to go on random off day as it gets a bit loud and crowded because of its popularity.

Vic Yung

Food is great, though not amazing. Service is excellent. The patio environment is less than ideal due to the road noise and insects, but it's a difficult time...

Damian Simon Peter

Great place, but not great vegan food. It's a pretty nice place tbh, expensive but it fits the vibe. Vegan burger was terrible though, it's advertised as Impossible burger for $20, but it's just black beans "mixed with impossible burger". It tasted like beans, pretty bad, wouldn't get it again. They have a vegan cake that tasted like Reese, pretty good, and the waiters were very nice.

Claudio Lener

Very awesome restaurant and lounge love the decor and set up. Staff super great and food is pretty good.

Ladislav Hudec

Dine in

chad lloyd

I had their veggie burger with regular cheese instead of the vegan stuff. The burger was delicious, however their sides leave a little to be desired. I had the Caesar salad, and I don't know whether they make their own dressing or whether they buy it, but it was very heavy on the anchovy paste, and tasted very fishy. I then ordered a side of fries to at least have something edible with the burger, and the fries they brought me had soaked up a lot of the oil, and subsequently tasted very oily. I didn't have any of their desserts, but the people I was with tried their vegan dessert and said it was very enjoyable, despite being vegan.

Trevor Page

My absolute favorite place to eat in Waterloo. Whenever I visit Waterloo I stay at the Delta and having such stellar cuisine in house is super convenient. Their menu is very modern, chalk full of healthy ingredients and very vegetarian friendly. The ambience is also modern and staff is bright and cheery. I love their mock tails too. Be sure to try the new veggie burger and the Mediterranean platter appetizer.

Ashley Brown

Dinner

kayla strickland

This maybe the first place that I felt the need to leave a negative review. I am sorry, but the food doesn't live up to the expectation created by the ambiance and the menu. My main course was supposed to have bone broth in it, which would have been a warm welcome to very cold day and my irritated throat... But when the dish came, the broth was missing! I asked twice, but both the times I was told that it was reduced and was already on my plate. Well unfortunately I couldn't find it. (Picture attached). The manager did comp my dish and asked if they could get me something else, but they didn't have any chicken broth...:( Anyway, I feel bad that I left the plate more than 3/4th full.

Roop Singh

Wonderful experience at Proof tonight on their patio. I had the Center Cut Tenderloin and my friend had the Stuffed Aubergine Tagine. The lemon raspberry layer cake was great, although I was jealous of my friend's Crème Brûlée.

stephanie k

Ate here for the first time a couple weeks ago and would absolutely recommend! From the moment we arrived to when we left, we received excellent service. The food not only was fantastic, it arrived quickly as well. The cocktails were a highlight of my visit and it was hard to choose just one. I will definitely be coming back!

b massel

Dine in…

Valentino Oprea

Nice new menu with a few great vegan options I had the bao and my partner had a vegan beyond meat sausage they were delicious!

Two Cankillis

Very poor customer service and very normal food , once we entered at 8PM they didnt tell us in 1 hour they ll close and everyone should be out and we had 3years old kid with us, took 35 mins they took an order and served the food and they brought our cheque with food and asked us if we need box to make our food take out. why they didnt tell usand why they were so pushy without any apology

Steve Syrett

I generally have a great experience at Proof, drinks and food are always good. Today’s experience was extremely off putting and disrespectful. I set a reservation for 5pm. I understand with COVID there are timelines but nothing was mentioned on the reservation made online. Two out of the three of us arrived at 5pm. The third member arrived 10 minutes later (5:10) and is told by the manager that we have one hour until our reservation is up. We were taken back but understood and confirmed that we could be there until 6:30. From 6pm onwards until 6:30 (when we left) we were stared at by staff, looking at their watches, servers were coming to our table clearing dishes and drinks before they were finished. It was not an environment that felt welcoming. The server was great and polite, but the manager was pushy and unfortunately ruined our drinks and dinner. This is not a dive and the service provided by the manager was not one of a place that charges $12 for drinks & $25 for a main. As mentioned before, I have always had great experiences with Proof. But this service was unacceptable, extremely off putting, and rude.

Nancy Jenks

Very nice interior and food quality of some dishes is good. I recommend trying the Chicken Tinga Bowl if you like hearty salads.

Nicole Simpson

Super "meh". I've been here 3 times now trying to give them the benefit of the doubt as we live nearby and the decor looks cute, but it's sooo basic, with the service and food really lacking and leaves you feeling like you just wasted your money. If you're going out to have a special meal, there are plenty of other restaurants in the area. The waitress seemed like she constantly wanted to flee from our table even though there was only 1 other table, and we had waited by the front hostess area for 10 minutes before I went in to ask to be seated, only to be met with excuses and no apology. We just went for lunch, and their new menu seems like they're trying to do something Baja style or Mexican and it was poorly imitated andbland. The fish tacos literally have no sauce on them and the pork cracklings is just pork rinds out of a bag with some dip, shredded tasteless cheese, and massive branches of cilantro that I had to cut up. Terrible. If you're trying to be classy and swanky, it's not working Proof!

Nicole Shapiro

One of the best restaurants in waterloo, fantastic ambience and service as well. Never had a bad meal here.

Robert Ma

The food is usually very good and it has a lively atmosphere. So, this is why we chose Proof for my birthday. The beef carpaccio was wonderful. Unfortunately, when my main came there was a long very curly hair in the salad and the server not only had to be flagged down to check to deal with it but drinks ran dry. He was very busy so we hoped it was all an oversight and tried to be polite but we did not feel like there was any celebration at hand. The salad ended up on our bill. No manager checked on us. We had to note that we were not paying for the “hair salad” in the end and I doubt we will be back. Too bad.

Monica Beckwith

Amazing food, atmosphere and staff everytime. Always a pleasure eating here.

Alex W

My meal was nice, but not much choice for my wife with food restrictions. The vinaigrette on the everyday salad burned her mouth.

Dennis Salinger

The food, patio, and environment were great but our waiter Tahiur made our the night an 11/10! He was an incredible waiter and was very accomodating when other staff were hestiant to. He was kind, funny, entertaining and efficient! If you could ever request a Waiter, Do It! Also Amber was very understand regarding some car troubles were having.

Lisa Yeo

Was quite disappointed with our experience. I don't typically leave negative reviews, but also don't want others to have the same experience we did. The food isn't as great as I expected. Calamari was extra chewy, and not your typical calamari. Fries came out under cooked. Pickerel was delicious. Mediterranean chicken wasn't great. Steak bowl, was a plate with a small serving of steak, which tasted good, next to a salad which was mediocre, not what was expected. Chocolate ganache for dessert was described as having berries, came out as just a slice of ganache, not as described at all. Very underwhelmed.

Brian Paul James Weed

Enjoyed the patio last night with friends, great ambience, friendly server. I had the cappelletti with shrimp and scallops which didn't taste fresh or homemade at all so that was disappointing, but I've eaten there a handful of times and it's usually great; I'll just stay away from the pasta next time. Everyone else loved their meals and the fries (as always) are delicious! Fun cocktails and heat lamps too so patio season at proof can be extended! Edit: they went over and beyond to please during my next visit!

Maen Hadid

Great food, wow we loved it. The atmosphere was very nice in addition to the decor. Great place to have a drink, very Toronto Lounge like. The food is phenomenal, wonderful presentation very impressed I will dine here again ????

Angela Wang

Proof is easily the best food and experience in Waterloo Region. We have been on the patio twice in last two months and the atmosphere is amazing. The service we have had (Riz and then George) was very welcoming. Great attitudes and helpful with suggestions. The shining star here of course is the food. Great options and lots of creativity on the menu.

Rudi Rendel

Nice patio area, food was good and the waitress were very polite. Lovely spot to have a meal or just a a few drinks

Aftad Zaman

Diverse menu with affordable prices! We celebrated a birthday, with a decent sized group. The service was really great and the ambiance was beautiful. Live band on a Thursday! I had the smoked chicken gnocchi and it was quite tasty. Out of all the meals my group ordered, the ravioli and the burger were out of this world! Also, the chocolate cake was to die for.

Naima Samuel

Was very impressed. Excellent quality of food for the price. Much better menu than many upscale chains with comparable prices.

Friday Saleh

Although the food was really ambitious and sometime a little unflavoured, the ambient atmosphere and amazing service made up for it! The drinks were really good! While I wouldn't go there on my own for the food, I would definitely go here for the drinks! I got their mac and cheese and honestly this is what brought my review from 5/5 to 4/5. It didn't have too much flavour and I found that it was just a thin butter sauce with cheese curds mixed in. I would still go here, just not for this dish.

Ahmed Al-Wattar

I came here for dinner and ordered the vegan pot pie. Let me preface by saying that I regularly eat vegan food. The crust was incredibly crispy and good, but it's downhill from there. I know the menu lays out that it includes vegetables and jackfruit (a common vegan protein substitute), but I'm surprised that there was no protein like lentils or barley to make the dish feel more substantial. I would've even appreciated potatoes in there. It just felt like boiled veggies with a pastry overtop. And the meal was way too salty. No real flavour to the dish and it was like the salt was trying to mask the lack of flavour. My partner also noted that the duck he had was also too salty. I think that the restaurant had potential, but with the heavy use of salt, it lacked the balance and flavour I was expecting.

Bethany Phillips

Came here last night for my queen's birthday dinner. We enjoyed ourselves, despite the obvious restrictions, and lack of parking (had to park off property). The service was friendly and very accommodating, the atmosphere was warm and relaxing. The food was all tasty, with both of our steaks being done perfectly to both medium and medium-rare. We really enjoyed the salads, and the fries were well made, crispy on the outside and soft enough on the inside. Overall, we had a very enjoyable dinner, and we'll definitely return.

Lindsey Miller

Good taste with vegetarian and vegan options.

Emily

To attract foodies there is room for improvement - Proof Kitchen is located on the ground floor of the Marriott hotel in Waterloo. We made reservations and while being escorted through the front bar area the environment was funky and possessed a lot of energy. Our table was located in an area of the restaurant that felt lifeless. We ordered The Award Winning Golden Tacos, Fried Chicken Bao, Crispy Pork Belly and Woolwich Salad. All food was good, fresh arrived quickly. I would not label the food “Award winning” and place this establishment on par with mainstream corporate joints like Kelsey and Montana’s. Service was slow and sometimes non-existent. If you are a real foodie like me, this restaurant is one you can avoid.

Xeniya Shirinova

A delicious and classy dining experience! Treated to not one, but two complimentary desserts on the house! Our server, Tyler was attentive, funny and friendly. Lively atmosphere, refreshing cocktails, and tasty food with a great selection! Would eat there again in a heartbeat!

Laurene Palubeskie

Service: the server told us she would be back before the 9pm last call to take our final drink orders but never came. Not a big deal but a little annoying as we weren’t able to order any drinks at all Food: ENTREE: -The beef entree is excellent and probably the best thing on the menu. Pricey but worth it. Would recommend. -The calamari is pretty random in the sense that the sauce tastes really really weird with the calamari and the fried noodles don’t really go with it. The price was ok as the food seemed fresh. Wouldn’t recommend. MAINS: -Duck was very undercooked and cold in the middle. I know it’s common to eat duck on the rarer side but this was almost raw -Truffle burger was ok not bad for the price but not amazing - seafood pasta was beyond bad. The sauce was very very watery (unlike any lobster bisque I’ve ever had) and EXTREMELY salty. The pasta seemed comparable to the precooked tortellini you find at sobeys or zehrs. The shrimp was okay the scallops were rock hard. Overall, really really bad and definitely a bad choice on my part as it was very expensive for the quality. Had much better pasta at comparable places and prices around Waterloo DESSERT: - creme brulee was good - “cheesecake” was horrible and very very overpriced. Honestly wouldn’t visit again. Very overpriced for everything and much better food at almost any restaurant in Waterloo

Harps

It was fancy. A nice and romantic place. The ontario lamb shank dish was perfect.

Jana Ray

Fantastic food with a wide variety of options on the menu. Professional staff asked the right questions at the right time. Can't wait to go back again.

Patrick J. Power

Food is good service is good. Just too noisy for my liking. Hard to hear people at your own table.

Renato

Overall, it was a very good experience. It's a bit pricy and the menu is somewhat short but the steak was on point and I enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff was very nice and the wine selection was great.

Hasan Riaz

Service and atmosphere was great. But we didn't find the food and drinks were worth the money. We have been hesitant to try again, with so many better places around.

Sam Pujji

Proof satisfied all my personal criteria for service excellence. The waiter was engaged without being cumbersome, the food was excellent and the choices and price of alcoholic beverages were on point. Ill definitely return in the future.

W.A. Höch (MacBerry)

Proof never disappoints! We went for our 15th wedding anniversary and had a very nice time. Angel was our server and she kept our amazing food coming with a treat at the end ????. ⭐️

Elysha Anderson

5 stars because of Tahiur. What a gem. Great drinks and incredible service. Host wasn’t quite as pleasant but Tahiur made up for it.

Khan Stephens

Ordered the Avocados Benedict, hollandaise could have had more acidity. Otherwise great music and overall experience.

Charles Coutu

Such a great place to come for cocktails on their patio or for brunch. We sat in their beautifully decorated restaurant. The three of us came for brunch and each had a bowl. Mine was the poke. It was stunning to look at and tasted great. I like that they have different and healthier brunch items. Would definitely go back.

Holly Walter

Awesome place with great food. Will be back again.

Elgar Vaivars

Absolutely rubbish customer service at this venue. My group of 3 arrived for a lunch reservation and were told rudely that we couldn't bring an 'external' coffee cup inside. We tried to explain to the waitress that my cousin was not feeling well and it was simply warm water mixed with some medicine that he was sipping on. She didn't even bother giving a response aside from indicating that we must leave the cup at the counter prior to entering. Further to this after we were shown our table we tried to request a warm water with lemon, which she ignored and walked away from until we called her back with a loud "excuse me." The food itself was great but the service was so atrocious that I would not recommend this to anyone else.

Jacquie Kimmel

Delicious food, awesome service! Will come again for sure :)

Crabby Ermine

What an amazing place! Proof is my go to recommendation and I’ve had so many great experiences here. However, I recently had a poor experience with a lamb chop that was much too fatty. But when I mentioned it to the waitress and manager they were incredibly accommodating and handled the issue with such care and understanding. The staff, food and atmosphere here are on another level - this place is a must try! Beef carpaccio and duck breast if you’re here for menu recommendations

Sean Yo

You should definitely try it out if you do visit Uptown Waterloo. Great food and wine options.

Amanda Livingstone

Love the ambiance! Great place to grab drinks. Bun cha noodle bowl was amazing. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

Jerrica Little

Local cuisine that is elegant and delicious but still fairly affordable. Their seasonal cocktails are interesting and fun (big fan of the Meredith Palmer - hope to see that one come back)! The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is casual yet upscale. Highly recommend for a nice lunch or dinner!

Sarah Fallis

Our server Laura was amazing. Party of 10 and she didn't skip a beat. Food was delicious. Highly recommended

Sabrina Kwan

I really like the patio setup. Very pretty and not noisy. Food and drinks were quite well done. I got the chicken dish and although the chicken was a bit dry the flavours made up for it! Have been there twice now and neither time has disappointed.

Nathan Heuston

Food was great but way over priced for the atmosphere

EP

What a delight! The food and service were amazing.i personally found the ingredients and dishes being served were extremely unique and you won't find them anywhere else. You definitely have to visit them each season as they constantly are updating the menu. We let the waiter lead the way and boy did we have an amazing time. Can't wait to go again.

Nathan Ashby

We had a group reservation and got seated quickly at our table. There was a live DJ and we found the music a bit loud so we asked our server, Matthew, if it could be turned down. He went to ask and had the volume lowered a little. Our server really made the experience fantastic. He spoke to us in smaller groups about the specials since it was loud and dark in the restaurant and answered questions about the wine and menu with confidence. He also made conversation with us about celebrating graduation (our graduate was not there) and I mentioned I was graduating. Our meals came out within reasonable time and our server checked on us often. After our meal, he brought out two congratulatory cakes for me and my mom even though we weren't celebrating my graduation. It was very thoughtful of him. The restaurant let us stay as long as we liked and didn't rush us out. Overall it was a great experience.

FFTW Development

Service is good, I noticed the quality and taste of food went down after the pandemic. Potatoes were not cooked well. Starters were not as tasty. Fish and lamb were overcooked Some servers wear full gown like we are in a hospital! Kudu for them its just the atmosphere is not the same.

Trevor Botting

Service

David Auger-Villanueva

Food was amazing, very pleasantly surprised. We weren't sure what to expect when dining on at patio in -16° weather but they've outdone themselves between the tent and the heaters it was very comfortable. The atmosphere was wonderful. 100% We will be back

S Biswas

I was really excited about the hot cocktail menu and it was the main reason we went! We reserved a table for 7:45pm. As soon as we arrived, the waitress told us "last call is at 9pm, do you know what you want?" and we felt really rushed. We were seated at a table RIGHT beside the front door (patio seating which we requested) even though there was a table under their tent, near a heater.. we requested to change tables which was accommodated, although it did seem extremely reluctant.. We placed our first order, two drinks from the hot menu, and an appetizer. We were brought one hot and one cold drink - i didn't notice the ice in the drink until after the server was gone (i was too busy marvelling at my partner's hot drink) so I didn't drink my icy drink and waited for the server to come back. After 10 minutes she hadn't, so I went inside to ask for my drink to be changed. A different server took my request but told me "well that drink is on both menus, so....but anyway, sure we'll swap it, no problem" I took that as her implying that I had made the mistake by not specifying I wanted a hot drink. How should I know it's on both menus? I think our server, who should know the menus, should have asked for clarification about whether I wanted a hot drink like my partner or not. When the server brought my new drink (another 10 minutes or so) she did not take the icy drink away, told us she "didn't even know there was a hot drinks menu" and again reminded us that the kitchen would close soon. We placed an order for 4 fish tacos to share. When our server brought our main, she still did not remove the icy drink, so my partner finally decided to drink it. We waited for over 20 minutes after finishing our main for our server to come back out, which is when we asked for the bill. It took another 10 minutes or so for her to bring that out. Whereupon we discovered that we were charged for the icy drink. The hot drinks were AMAZING, and the fish tacos were pretty good. The chiccarones and dip was ok, nothing special. We may visit again sometime in the winter, purely for the hot drinks/hot patio menu, but not anytime soon.

L Jewer

Came here for date night and the food was great! The only thing to why I didn’t go all the way give it 5 stars was the service, something which felt lacking that night. Overall, the place wasn’t too busy (covid restrictions), food came out in a timely manner and the drinks actually get you buzzin! The steak and tacos are definitely filling, don’t think I would order the appetizer (was good tho) again unless we were super duper hungry Hope they don’t get shut down from covid, it’s a great date night location located in the Delta hotel lobby :)

Beth Greene

Hi. The staff was great, but unfortunately the food was cold by the time it came out (super slow) and the steak and chicken were extremely disappointing once we finally did get it. Not worth a $100 + bill.

Paul Holowaty

Top notch spot to go out for a work dinner or take out your significant other. We have been here a few times for our Christmas dinners and the food and service …

Alex Janke

Dined here for the first time recently. A bit on the pricey side. We sat on the self contained patio which was rather nice. Generous portions, but we always order starters. Good fusion of unexpected flavour combinations. Steak was really undercooked from the kitchen - requested medium but was served rare. I'm flexible here but I know others are not. Was still delicious. The gorgonzola butter add on is a MUST! Decadent! Tasty selection of desserts. Wait times for attention from serving staff could definitely be improved. After seeing our server sporadically, finished the night waiting nearly 40 minutes to pay after requesting our bill.

Robin Landry

Calamari,lamb,creme brulee all well assembled and delicious. Prices aren't out of this world.

Olivia

Just finished our, delivered right on time, Valentine's Day "meal kit" from Proof. Baked brie with fruit compote, Chateaubriand, garlic shrimp, roast vegetables and potatoes, chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Where do I begin? 10/10 just doesn't do it justice. It was perfect! Meat was cooked perfectly. Potatoes, veggies, everything....perfect! Instructions were easy to follow and spot on accurate. Really looking forward to dining there in person. Great experience!

Dhaval Patel

You must visit this place... Good food, comfortable seating and very good service. Was looking for a place on a lazy Sunday evening and this one turned out to be a total surprise. The food was superb, the drink was amazing and loved the service. We were seated outside but weather was perfect. Ordered for Mediterranean chicken and a red wine sangria. Flavors were so nice and natural that I loved every bite of it. Desserts menu could have been better but we still ended up ordering caramel custard.

Supriya Kumar

Food was ok. Went on a sunday maybe its not their best cooking

Daniela Cortes

Visited Proof last night for dinner, had a handful of things go wrong but the manager Abby was so generous and went above and beyond to make it right for us. Food and drinks were amazing! As industry people we know how hard things are for restaurants right now, we will always be back!

Dave Marsillo

Upmarket in-house restaurant at the Waterloo Delta. Innovative menu and a fabulous bar make this a trendy night-out spot for couples, celebrations and business entertaining. Expect interesting ideas and great service. Kitchen is willing to take risks. Don't expect great value or fast service. You get what you pay for and well crafted food take time.

Amy DiCarlo

I loved every minute of being here. The patio is huge and cozy, the staff were excellent, and the food and wine was to die for.

James Francis

One of my favourite places in all of Loo. High-class, polite waitstaff, well-delivered and delicious food, and a uniquely modern and interesting atmosphere. The decor feels math-related, true to the name, though the logic problems could definitely be more difficult. I'd recommend their cocktails and, if you can go on a Sunday, the Roast special. Their appetizers are also varied and unbelievably well executed!

Andrea Micheli

Great food, and friendly service. There is enough choice on the menu to satisfy, but not too much choice that you feel overwhelmed. The location is good, though google maps doesn't do the best job getting you to the proper parking.

Rich Romain

Their breakfast is good (but not offered everyday so check their website). Great steak. We were there to celebrate my birthday and they served free dessert.

Ishu Kapoor

Great food and excellent service. They gave a complimentary lava cake for my birthday. Good selection of drinks too. Parking is complimentary for customers so you can park at Delta Hotels parking lot.

Olivia Harrison

Great atmosphere, great service, great food!

sheida gohardehi

Breakfast was quick and easy, though I was quite disappointed with the vastly reduced grab and go options only due to covid, understandable in the grand scheme of things.

Erik T

Great place to get brunch with friends and family! I love the bright interior decor, which made it a really nice place to eat and chat. Food was decent; I had the eggs benedict from the brunch menu and it was good, but the whole thing …

Alice Park

I've tried their dinner menu many times from ordering room service during my stay at the Delta. There's something about their fries that I really like, although their fries aren't actually the best (I think I like the herbs/spices that are used). Today, 3 friends and I came here for their brunch and we actually sat down at the restaurant. Walking in, I really enjoyed the ambiance. We ordered: 1. Good Choices: two poached eggs, buttermilk corn waffle, dinosaur kale, sauté onions, applewood smoked bacon, breakfast link sausage, maple bourbon bbq sauce - 2 of us ordered this dish. The quality of the poached eggs was very inconsistent. My friend's egg yolks were still runny, whereas mine were over cooked. The kale + onions were mixed together and I found that part a bit too salty.. The sausage and waffles were average. Bacon normally isn't my favourite but I'd say it was what I liked the most out of everything. 2. Dreams of Montreal: Citrus tea cured Coho salmon, herring and caper potato salad, soft boiled egg, mini Montreal bagels 3. Breakfast Burger: Norwich County beef, smoked cheddar, peameal bacon, poached egg, Hollandaise, house baked milk bun, thrice cooked frites - Loaded burger.. will definitely fill your empty stomach. It came with a choice of salad or fries as the side. The burger (even the buns) looked a little greasy, but overall a good meal if you prefer something heavier. Almost forgot to mention that we were a bit disappointed with their service.. our server did not appear friendly or approachable at all. We often felt ignored when trying to ask for things. But I believe this is likely just a one-time exception, as the other servers seemed more welcoming to their customers.

Joe Nagy

The service was good and quick. The complementary scones for brunch were delicious. The ingredients in the salads and french toast were fresh and filling. For the higher price tags the food still delivered and was very filling. The location itself was very modern looking and had comfortable seating in the back.

Marilyn Hartwick

Always a great experience here. Their mains are top notch and the desserts are some of the tastiest I've had at a restaurant. We've also recently decided to stop drinking alcohol and they even had some tasty non-alcoholic drinks options. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised.

t reitski

Great experience! Our server Riz was absolutely wonderful...best birthday dinner I've had in a while :)

Pat Cardillo

Was a great atmosphere and the food was delicious. Unfortunately I had put in a request on the website when reserving to have the desert come out with writing indicating our 7th anniversary but it didn't happen. I didn't mention it as I was expecting it to happen and wanted it to be a surprise for my wife. Still a great restaurant.

Mark Yacoub

I came here for my birthday yesterday as a party of 7, the food and drinks were delicious and our server Frank was amazing! Frank was very knowledgeable, funny, and brought a lot of energy to our table! Service was 5/5, I will be returning!

Tracy Derry

Everything on the menu looked great, but the smoked salmon benedict was fantastic! It was so fresh and a perfect portion size. The service was fast and friendly. I would definitely go back for lunch or dinner!

Walker Hildebrand

Incredible place, excellent staff with efficient service. I've been here a few times and the service and food has been amazing! Excellent atmosphere, design, food along with handcrafted unique drinks. Definitely would recommend to anyone in or around the Waterloo area.

Steven Groves

I had a dry cold bland chicken breast for dinner. Just awful. I did tell my server, Frank, how disappointed I was. He offered to warm it up. I'm not sure how that would of helped. However, my wife did enjoy her lamb.

Bahareh Amani

Probably one of the worst service experience received from a restaurant in the region that seems to be claiming to be “upscale”. One requested the burger cut in half because of a disability and her response was “I’ll bring you a steak knife”. Masala street snack were a MASSIVE, cold and wet plate of vegetables(enough to feed 4). Waitress became absent after first round of drinks and we had to clear our table of our cocktail and beer glasses to the end of the table for when she brought the bottles of wine over. Food was “ok” but wouldn’t say much better than that. Significantly much better restaurant options available within 1km of this place

love. eternal

Lovely place to have a meal with the family. They have good options for vegetarian and vegan diners, which made it an ideal place for our family's special evening out.

Sarah Neri

Terrible service and steak. Stay away from the chicken burger and the tenderloin. Mains and drinks came almost 45 minutes after ordering. Very surprised by the service and food as I’ve heard a lot of good things about this place