Reviews of Janet Lynn's Bistro (Restaurant)

Art Tsai

First time here, excellent service and delicious food! The ambience is also really nice, and there's such a personal touch with the service here. Can't wait to be back soon!

erika skopec

Great food and very good service.

Cheryl Hopp

Best food, atmosphere, and service in town. Thanks Kevin and Nikki!

Riley Geurts

Has a very small patio and relies on the Belmont Village picnic benches for seating but it doesn't really take away from the experience. Waitstaff is excellent and professional, food is delicious (though a little predictable), so overall it's a great date night/ celebration restaurant.

Tirzah Balzer

Over the last year, Jlb has become a staple in our lives, especially for celebrations! The service and food are always impeccable. The meals are always fresh and the specials are inevitably incredibly delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any event, but especially for when you have a reason to celebrate!

Tyler O'Donovan

Lamb!!!

Darek Kocan

Consistently good!

Justin Caldwell

Excellent food, splendid service, outstanding restaurant.

Benji Smith

Meal type

Kyle Haynes

First date spot with my wife. Never a disappointing meal.

Bryan Peters

Incredible food and service

Kristen Hines

Third time there last night with my husband and all times it's been amazing! Service/staff is stellar and food is always awesome. Caesar salad is the best ever! Thanks Lynette for amazing service ! You're extremely knowledgeable about the menu and so super sweet!

Ma tt

The food was ok but overpriced. It is an upscale restaurant so the prices are on the higher end and for that I expected a lot more complex blend of flavors. My meal was mediocre and I would not visit again. I debated giving 3 stars but the food was not bad just not as good as it should be for that price range.

Rita Cherkewski

Our first time here! Food was awesome, and excellent staff as well.

Carrie Q

I had grilled octopus and features pasta which was gnocchi with mushroom, duck prosciutto and scallop. My boyfriend has their features soup which was leek and potato and tenderloin. All were delicious and service was excellent! Will definitely return as I want to try their roast duck breast

Aaron Dufault

Great Service, the food was amazing and we loved the atmosphere. Cant wait to go again!

Neil Naik

Food was fabulous and the staff were great. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Thomas O'Brien

Good food, good experience.

Pedro Vieira

Food was amazing, everyone in our group loved the food. They were very accommodating for food issues such as gluten free, and food sensitivities. service was very pleasant but a little slow. Wonderful experience

Sidália Chaves

This was the best meal I have had in KW and I’m just sorry it took me this long to try Janet Lynn’s Bistro. It has been on my list to try for a long time but just never made it. We started with the Calamari which was excellent. I had their Halibut feature which was OUTSTANDING! Perfection on the flavour, freshness and quality. My husband had their burger and he said it was the best he has ever had anywhere. Our new favourite restaurant!

Tapas Chitre

Best dining experience I've had in a very long time. Octopus was the best I've ever had. They are even better than before the pandemic and that's saying something! Well done guys!

Stav Eadon

Delicious meal, fantastic service, would highly reccomend and will be returning!!

Carolina Miranda

The food was delicious. The service however was incredibly poor. The waiter kept interrupting our table's conversation (to which he was not necessarily invited) anout politics and education, and he made some very controversial remarks which made me and my guests feel awkward and uncomfortable. I am honestly not sure I will go back - the food was good, but not that much of an incentive.

Matthew Santagapita

Great service and food.

Dmitry Skakovski

Wonderful for our anniversary

Dave Hammer

Excellent food served in a friendly atmosphere.

F. T.

The service here is wonderful and everything I've ever ordered here has been fantastic. Highly recommend the braised veal gnocchi and the tiger shrimp curry. In my opinion this is one of the best restaurants in Waterloo Region.

Alex Beamish

Fantastic service, tasty original food!

Iman Starks

Great food and service. Be aware that they only do one bill for big parties these days.

Sarah Thompson

This place has excellent vibes. Really nice looking and the food is excellent, although on the pricier side.

Krista Hare

Great food, outstanding service, a special place to go with friends

Lori Gibson

Can't complain about the food! Great food! Had to make a reservation for lunch

Abed Kaleel

Friendly staff

Tom Nagy

The food was awsom the Octopus was excellent large serving the beef tenderloin was a little rare for my taste but still very good portions where very generous you won't go away hungry.

Basalat Siddique

Amazing food and very reasonable price! Will definitely come back

Justin Joyce

Never disappointed with the food or the service.

John V

Fine dining in a casual neighborhood setting! Service was impeccable - friendly, warm and knowledgeable and the food was delicious. A great selection of wine and a locally sourced menu; we're sure to be back!

Mark Dorfman

Reliable, always a tasty meal and top notch service. Fun atmosphere with the partially open kitchen. Great go-to spot!

Ola Rozenfeld

First experience in a dine in restaurant after lockdown. Wonderful experience. I had a wonderful dry cider, which was a great choice. Quenched my thirst before and during the meal. The calamari was perfect with the provided aioli dip. Lightly coated and a great texture: not rubbery at all. The greens had a balsamic vinaigrette, and with a hint of sesame. The homemade bread had a thick crust which I layered butter on, and consumed heartedly. The main courses were a lamb burger and Thai chicken. Both were delightful. The lamb burger had a homemade bun, and I could tell. It was just the right density for the lamb. I ordered the meat medium rare, and was not disappointed. The tzatziki sauce had a great flavour, and the lamb wasn't gamey at all. Lots of wonderful thick doubled fried (maybe triple fried) frites accompanied the burger. It was the perfect amount of food. The Thai chicken was full of flavour. The mushrooms and carrots were a great accent to the curry. The green beans were a delight. Crunchy and juicy. The rice was as expected, but did not disappoint. The chicken breast was moist, and still juicy, not dry in any way. The curry was a bit creamy and elevated all the above ingredients into a quality food experience. The service was fantastic (mind you were we the only patrons in the dining room). I am already planning on going back to try the octopus as an appetizer, and the JBL meatloaf as main.

真菜食料Cook with Amy

Food was amazing. Service was outstanding. Great place to go for great food. Had the burger which was one of the best I have ever had.

Margot Hamilton

The food is always excellent and the menu periodically changes so you'll always have something new to try. Service is the best of anywhere I've been in KW. Definitely my favourite place to go for any occasion! Try the calamari, lamb and carrot cake! Don't forget a glass of their fresh raspberry juice (with vodka).

Karl Wierzbicki

Dined with family for a special dinner on a Saturday evening. Arrived for 6:30 reservation and was promptly greeted at the door and shown to our table. Menus were distributed and sparkling water was ordered. Cocktails were creative and tasty. Starters were ordered by everyone and everyone enjoyed them - dumplings, carpaccio, beet salad, Caesar salad and scallops. The mains were served hot, artfully arranged and very tasty. New York stripling, stuffed chicken breast, JLB Burger and Thai Shrimp were made to perfection. Everyone succumbed to the dessert menu - carrot cake, ice cream, creme brûlée and pecan tart.

Sophie McGrath

Filet Mignon was the best EVER.....it's the standard to compare all future steak dinners so incredibly tender! We ordered takeout for a Friday dinner and thoroughly enjoyed restaurant quality at home. Sorry we didn't discover this gem until now but we'll continue to support JLB! #SupportLocal #FineDining #BestSteakRestaurant

Jontimus “Autobot One” Prime

Service

Candace Raymond

Food took a while to get to our table. I asked for suggestions on a few plates I was deliberating and said I hate mushrooms. The waitress said that it would be easy enough to take away and suggested the chicken. When my plate arrived half the plate was mushrooms. I literally ate a small piece of chicken and two potatoes and two beans. Thank goodness the food took so long and at least they refilled our bread. We told the waitress this and she said sorry about the mushrooms then handed me a 90 dollar bill for food I didn't care for. No discounts or anything. I didn't want to take my food back because I was starving and it took so long to get. Do not recommend! Overpriced. I expect excellence at these prices.

princess Tidzana

One of the best restaurants in the city, period. Janet Lynn's carries with it a pedigree that is hard to live up to, the culinary excellence of its founders, the late Janet Lynn and her late husband, Kevin Wong. These people set a bar that continues to define what constitutes "find dining". Janet Lynn and Kevin Wong are both gone now, but Janet Lynn's Bistro honours them both.

Marcel Gagne

Good take on bistro French with some creative dishes from time to time. Service can be hit or miss, but servers have always been friendly. A great spot for a nice evening.

David “S_rpr1z3” Gauthier

Would hold its own with the best restaurants in New York, London, Toronto, etc., for quality and taste of food; knowledge and friendliness of staff and lovely decour. Dinner tonight was heavenly.

Greg Lehman

High end culinary delights. Homey feeling. Quiet decor that is understated...yet the food is definitely created by a seasoned CHEF ...not a cook. Pricey...but when you discover how food can taste...well worth the investment. You could NOT replicate this at home.

Josh Rooney

Good food and service

Vicci Jenkins

Really pleased with this selection for our anniversary dinner. The food was spectacular and the room is charmingly decorated. I went with one of the specials and it not disappoint in the slightest. Parking is really convenient as well. Strongly recommended.

Andrea D'Ambrosio

Delicious food! Great service and welcoming atmosphere. Really enjoyed the scallops, octopus, pasta of the day with Turkey/Pork meatballs. My husband ordered the rack of lamb and his grandpa ordered a special liver of the day. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Johnny Mentero

Wonderful service and a really cool design/decor restaurant. Definitely will return for more tasty meals.

Raymond Simonson (Ray)

Great wine and unique, delicious pizzas.

Timothy Muza

Great food and service!

Sam Price

Fantastic experience. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. The yellow fin tuna was exceptional with a lovely vinaigrette on the vegetables. The liver was cooked to perfection.

Andrea Tagliasacchi

Had an amazing dinner on Monday! By far exceeded my expectations. Service and food were both top notch!

Max Video

Good atmosphere, wonderful staff, great tasting food. Treat yourself!

Benny Cheddar

Went there with my wife for dessert last night. Pretty little restaurant. Well appointed and very comfortable. Took a while for a server to get over to us but then we had two. Both were very nice and efficient once they began serving us. Server actually took the desserts off our bill because of the delay. The desserts themselves (carrot cake for me, and creme brulee for my wife) were top notch. Had a glance at the dinner menu and it looks great. Going to have to give it a try!

Harry Whyte

My wife and I both had the burger which was excellent. Gourmet food in a relaxed comfortable setting.

Robert Ma

We enjoy coming here every single time. Love the atmosphere and food is always wonderful

Cathie Miller

Good food. Great service!

Lisa Allen

Food is very good, especially the duck. Dessert is a must. However, if you are super hungry do not come here because the portions are very small, especially for the price that you're paying.

Stephanie Raphael

First time there, had the 1/2 Caesar salad and arctic char, absolutely delicious. Service was awesome! We will be going back again!

Tom Kozak

Went for my husbands birthday dinner. With a toddler at home we don't get out that often for a nicer dinner. Janet Lynn's did not disappointed. The food was amazing, atmosphere romantic and comfortable and the wait staff was super friendly. Can't believe it has taken us this long to try it out, will be back!

Fred Svacina

Nice service, and an excellent meal.

NewMusicianontheBlog

Chef Javier makes phenomenal good. It's too bad the dine in is shut down. I'm really craving a sit down experience here!

Emanuel Perez

Lovely evening. Best Caesar salad . Great steak . Amazing service !!! Thank you JLB

Tingting Wen

A really dependable go-to place for a nice dinner out. Had my birthday dinner there and it was delicious!

Andrew Pronk

Overrated. Never saw a menu after being seated, never saw a server after waiting 20 minutes. You can't say they forgot about us when there were two servers on that night in a space the size of a living room. They clearly didn't want my wife and I to be there. This didn't just happen once - my wife and I attempted to eat here twice. Both times, they showed an experience we won't soon forget. Can't tell you if the food is any good. I get better service at a buffet. No wonder Casa Rugantino does so well and is always busier by comparison.

Steve Moore

Good place for lunch or dinner. Great atmosphere.

Sophia Cao

Everything I ordered is pretty good!

Jessica Chalk

Celebrated our 45th Anniversary with dinner at Janet Lynn's Bistro and the meal was great and the service provided by Scott was top notch.

David Kingston

Over priced and overrated the Keg and The Charcoal are a better value

Ambi C

Service was great and location is easy to find. I don't eat seafood so my options were limited. My sister who eats seafood thought the food quality was great! I really liked the almond coconut tea and the sauce of the Garlic Shrimp. I also liked the interior.

Naima Samuel

Lunch

Murray Child

Best dinner ambience in the city.

Greg Holley

Food and service both done right! The menu is great. It was a really nice experience. Definitely a place to go back to.

Lance M

Beer was all head. Apps were great. Ordered the artic salmon and started out good but then hair was found in the fish and dinner was done. No appetite after that. Realizing it’s a return from covid I politely informed them of the hair and they were good to ask if anything else I wanted. However on top of it they still charged my dinner . Not interested in coming back

Torsten Mueller

We hosted a team dinner at JLB great atmosphere, super friend staff and dinner was amazing. Great spot I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Sean Thijssen

Was really slow. Cesar salad was bland and poorly prepped, large chunks of romaine. Stuffed chicken was okay, risotto was toothy yet turned to mush on the bottom. Dessert was generic. Non alcoholic raspberry juice was better last time. Have been here twice now don't think I'll go again.

Liz Austin Moore

First time here and cannot believe it was! We will be back for sure!

Brian D

Beef Carpaccio was delicious. Best creme brûlée I’ve ever had.

Lisa Irwin

Great food, great service. Good location and good price...what more could you ask for.

Steven Z.

Great service!

Vinexx Wine Agency

Great food, nice staff.

Jeffrey Fredenburgh

Great food and attentive service

Jason The Mason

is the best restaurant I ever been the food is delicious

Kait Pagett

Fantastic food, wine selection and service. I really enjoy going to JLB and would highly recommend it!

Marg Mckeag

The food was amazing! Service was proper and prompt... thx k!

Harold Cabitac

Excellent food and service. A bit on the pricey side, but you’ll definitely get what you pay. We’ll definitely be going back.

Paul D

Dear Janet Lynn... get your fire alarm under control. Everything else was tip top dope.

Cameron Klapwyk

Best dining experience in KW. My wife and I decided to try Janet Lynn's for our 2nd wedding anniversary and it was a wonderful decision. We shared four appetizers (frog legs, scallops, octopus, and calamari) and a calf liver special. It was an incredible variety for a very reasonable price. Each dish was well crafted and tasted amazing. The server was able to recommend a fantastic craft beer and was very attentive throughout the evening. Nothing was overcooked and everything was flavourful. As it was our anniversary, they brought us a complimentary piece of carrot cake, which upon first bite was quite possibly the best cake I've ever had. For the second bite I actually added the raspberry coulis and exclaimed audibly at the perfection I was experiencing. My apologies to the other guests. The dinner and the dining experience were absolutely flawless.

Robert Ballantine

Went for a wedding rehearsal and enjoyed the experience! Great food, great service and beautiful atmosphere!

Linyue Clem Qiu

Great food. Nice place.

Lam L

The food is amazing at its best, but they struggle with consistency seemingly all the time.

cassandra zatka

Delicious, excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Ordered 2 appetizers, one to share "ginger chili pork & shrimp dumplings" delicious and one as my main "grilled octopus" fantastic. Highly recommend if you are in the area and like to support local.

Mike Bolger

Good service nice people great food

Mark Weiss

Awesome food, awesome service! We sat in the kitchen seat and we were able to watch the chefs prepare our meal. I would highly recommend JLB!

Steve H

Didn't even want to sit down. Wow. Can't believe people can be so rude at the door. Zero stars. Shocker.

Mike Fasan

The mushroom soup is very good. Service was really good. !

Michael Wright

Top notch food! Not a cheap place, but certainly worth it.

David Paolini

Fantastic food (delicious and complex flavours plated beautifully), great servers, comfortable (classy but not snooty) atmosphere. Prices are what you would expect for a classy establishment, but are not outrageous. Allow yourself 1.5-2 hrs for the meal - this isn't East Side Marios. This is the place you bring your in-laws for your first time out.

George Digenis

Always amazing service and food.

Evan R.

I had my first experience at JLB this past weekend. The ambience, food and drinks were perfect. The server, who I believe was called Lynnet was very friendly and conversant with the menu. She was a great hostess with a wicked sense of humor, I would totally recommend this place for fine dining.

Elizabeth Ochola

Food was top notch. Our server was excellent. Was a great night out with friends.

Kevin Blokhuis

Wonderful foods , a great experience

Howard Dyck

beautiful spot, nice ambiance, delicious food

Dean Holbrough

The decor of the restaurant was beautiful! The owner Monica was very welcoming and nice! The Kitchen staff was very friendly and helpful and it's a restaurant where I would come back many time because the atmosphere is very welcome! Thank You!

sam Kunuram

Great staff, will come back for the food. Place looks cozy and classy at the same time :)

Daisy Yu

Delicious as usual and great service.

Crista Renner

The food was delicious and they handled all my dietary restrictions! Excellent service and lovely little patio!

MENGDU LI

Walked by and saw they want vaxxpasses verified, pathetic. Segregation pro place, would avoid and not support this type of mentality. Very disappointing to see in my neighbourhood.

K. Ku

Service was amazing and food is beyond what you expect here at this bistro. Fresh and unique combination of flavours truly bring out the best in every dish. A little bit pricy, but you will realize the service and quality both make up for it. Enjoy cheers. These guys are closed from 3-5pm so try not to come around this time. Cheers have a wonderful lunch/dinner!

Racha Cheikh

(Translated) Dining environment: 4.5 stars Service: 4.5 stars Dishes: Four Stars Price: $$$$ per person More upscale western restaurant. (Original) 就餐环境：四点五星 服务：四点五星 菜品：四星 价格：$$$$ 人均40刀以上 比较高档的西餐厅。

Linda Li

Dine in

Wonderland Studios

Wonderful service and even better food.

Itair Miguel

Interesting menu, quite pricey, service didn't measure up to it. Wine very expensive, but you can get a good variety by the glass.

Raymond Verburg

Great food, kind attentive staff, fast service. Very accommodating of the tired five year old there having lunch with dad while waiting for his grandfather to wrap up a meeting. Would come back in a heartbeat (without the five year old).

David Abolarin

The food and service was fabulous

Christopher Jackson

My husband and I went here for Halloween supper with our newborn daughter. Despite spending a small fortune, the food far surpassed the ambiance and service. Over the phone we made a reservation for two plus buggy. We thought we would have a date night to celebrate our daughter's two month mark but things took an unexpected turn. The table at the front of the restaurant where we were seated was cold and drafty. I kept my winter coat on the entire time and left my daughter bundled up also. I asked the hostess/owner politely if the heat could be turned up or if we could be reseated elsewhere. Even my husband, who is not one to complain about cold, felt chilled. Over the phone we were told that we would be seated at the back of the bistro. The hostess proceeded to fumble with the baseboard heaters but then stated that they were already on maximum heat. We remained seated uncomfortably at that table for the duration of our meal. While waiting for our appetizer to arrive, it dawned upon me that the wetness beneath my boots that I assumed was from the outdoors (mommy brain) was actually discards from previous patrons. I looked down to find a greasy mess of oil and what appeared to be meat. I ended up taking a baby wipe to my boots. For a restaurant of this calibre and especially during COVID, dining areas should be fully sanitized and maintained between guests. Additionally, we were not impressed to learn that the table beside us had leftover bread after several refills while we were told they were out. We did arrive later on in the evening, but still an alternative could have been offered. What saddened me the most is how unwelcome we felt when our daughter began crying. The hostess/owner (Monica) quickly approached and offered to push our daughter in her buggy at the front of the restaurant. I sensed her annoyance despite the seemingly kind gesture. I felt it was a subtle invitation to leave. While we try to prepare as much as possible for dining out, some crying spells are inevitable with babies. We tried everything in our control to calm her, but the pressure from the hostess only made things worse as did the cold dining area. We ended up taking our meals to go. I understand some restaurants are more family-friendly than others, but we have dined out at other establishments without complications. One would think that people would be more considerate given that: 1) COVID essentially has the world in shambles and we all could use a little kindness and understanding, 2) babysitting (if parents consider it an option) is off the table because of concerns about the virus spreading, and 3) patrons of local businesses are generous in offering up their support in spite of pay cuts and job losses.

Sunny Tsang

Everything was amazing. The appetizers, the wine, the great service and atmosphere, and the steak? Mouth wateringly good!

Josh Windsor

Wow one of the best

David Auger-Villanueva

Always a great experience at JLB. Solid staples along with a rotating Market offering, and always top notch quality!

Bob Ahrens

Perfectly cooked. Great service

Carla Jones

Always wonderful!

Shwa B

I liked your service and a grilled octopus!

William Anderson

Wonderful service, delicious food and great atmosphere

Stefan Radlovic

A wonderful evening. My mother has food allergies and they were very accommodating. The staff were friendly and attentive, without hovering. The food was excellent, and the ambience is good. Would thoroughly recommend Janet Lynn's.

mike wiseman

Duck confit in green coconut curry with lentils was worth it. Octopus with sun-dried tomatoes was on another level. Carrot cake with pineapple icing.... Expensive but worth it.

Marina Bellew

Always incredible!

Matthew Byrne

Professional and romantic

Waterloo Garage Doors Inc

Extremely pricey but the food is worth it. The appetizers are very tasty as well. Indoor and outdoor seating was available with many covid restrictions. Overall, a very modern, clean restaurant.

Joseph Sabourin

Due to COVID-19 my family and I have been looking for local restaurants for at-home small celebrations like my graduation or fixing our basement haha! At first, I was nervous because of the pricing, as a student it was a bit steep but when I say it was worth every dollar--I absolutely mean it! My mother and I had the Arctic Char and Parisienne Gnocchi. It was absolutely amazing and super filling as well! I haven't had Char since I went to Nunavut last fall and it was just as tasty as I remember it! I will be coming back soon!

Big Mac

Had a phenomenal meal at Janet Lynn’s! The food was delicious but what made it 5 stars was our server Hayley. She was well versed in all the specials and made our overall dining experience very pleasant!

Mary Ellen Knapp

Delicious food, amazing service and beautiful space. The octopus starter is delicious and so are the cheesecakes. My favorite place in town for a (reasonably) late dinner.

Lynda Draves

A bit pricey but the food is totally worth it.

Ben Van Mierlo

Fabulous

Alannah Bell

Excellent servers. Kind, thoughtful & prompt. Great food. Beautifully arranged on plates.

Mike Delion

The food has been great and the service has been too

Pam Hillis

Good food but way overpriced. We payed less in 2 Michelin star restaurant in New York.

Eunwoo Kim

Strongly recommend!

Todd Hollingsworth

We enjoyed a nicely prepared, well served, and wonderfully tasty meal (all 4 of us) as a special birthday dinner for my daughter and her hubby.

meenesh gopal

Has been around forever, old reliable, good food, good service

Aarón Graciani

Just what you want in a Bistro: not too fancy, but well prepared food in a good atmosphere.

Fiona Dobrik

My first time at the Belmont location. The pair and space is an improvement over the original. The food and service were excellent also.

Jolene

Wonderful food, amazing staff. Would truly go here again!

Andrew Woolsey

By far the best food and atmosphere restaurant in all of KW!

V A

Overall they got great service and great food! They offer limited indoor sitting, which makes for a perfect quiet and cozy date night. It was very nice to actually go out after so long and receive such an amazing service. Everything tasted delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive. The drinks and the Lavender Cheesecake were the highlight of the night for me.

myco mori

Lovely, delicious lunch

Kendall Patterson

Very friendly staff, generous portions, quality food, good ambiance. Looks intimate in case you're planning an anniversary or date!

Jim Rees

Another delicious meal, as usual. Excellent service too.

Amy

No words can describe this place. Go and experience it for yourself. You will leave happy!

Lesley DiTullio

Work party. Wonderfull food and atmosphere. Will go again.

Denny Cybalski

Great people, excellent food, clearly made with love and attention. Made my anniversary special, memorable and over-the-top. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!

Kathy Nesbitt

We had a party of 10 for lunch...order 2 of everything off of the app menu...every dish was perfectly prepared and stunningly plated. The flavours were incredible! We also ordered mains, which we all agreed were unique and delicious! Great beer and wine selection.

Karolina Slater

Well organized for collection in this covid world. Placed the order about 30 minutes before pickup time and had delicious food cooked perfectly when we got home!

Fawn Day

If your looking for something different JLB's has that covered. Unique and delicious creations but beware it is a little on the expensive side. The restaurant also has a very romantic feel and parking can be tight if your having dinner later in the evening.

Don Gibbons

Always one of my favourites! The food is excellent, offering classics with a twist and always bringing something new to the table. The service is exceptional - The staff is always friendly and has a great knowledge of food and wine. I've been here for special occasions as well as more casual lunches and dinners, and never left disappointed. If you haven't been, I highly recommend JLB!

rose tremblay

This place never disappoints. Been here half a dozen times and it's always been worth the extra money. Keep it a special occasion place as it is expensive but like I said well worth the money.

Donnita Deen

Food was amazing!

Tony Eales

Last visited on Wednesday March 5. Excellent food and great service as always. The only issue is the counter by the door and next to our table was very dusty. Appears not been dusted for a long time. Need to pay a more attention for cleaning

K Kuntz

Don't tell anyone else about this great little spot, my mother-in-law's favourite

Val Duca

Some great food, good service and a nice atmosphere.

Tin Leung

Great food great atmosphere!

Gary Molson

Great Service, excellent food

Hugh le

Delicious food, great service, perfect for a cozy dinner for two or catching up with old friends.

Melissa Brohman

Fantastic place, beautiful decor & atmosphere, absolutely delicious food. Friends of ours introduced us to this place maybe ten years ago - we have been back a few times and will be back again. Would strongly recommend Janet Lynn’s to anyone looking for a place to go for a special occasion. It is also fabulous for date night or if you need to impress business associates. We look forward to dining there again.

David Marsh

Food and service was top drawer and the portions were very fair

Dave Neugebauer

Both the food and the service here are consistently outstanding.

Martin Conde

JLB is simply the most consistently exceptional dining experience in the Tri-Cities area. Forget the rest and dine with the best!!!

David Black

Upscale restaurant experience.

Geraldine Keller

Great place for relaxed dinner. Food is top-notch.

J Linnerth

Best fancy restaurant in the kw area by FAR.

Alexander Schull

Great meal and atmosphere.

Jeff Latta

Upscale restaurant with delicious food! My favorites are the foie gras, steak tartare, and grilled octopus. Last time we visited they had an amazing pork loin with mushroom risotto on special (see photo), highly recommended!

Madeleine Clin

Still one of the best in KW

Chris Ball

Great service and food was on point. My rack of lamb was lamb was the tender I’ve ever had. Carrot cake for dessert was delicious!

Paul Hensel

D-lish muscles for lunch. Casual atmosphere, outstanding dining experience.

Junk Drawer

JLB is one of the best restaurants in KW! I highly recommend the starter menu!

Mark Gdak

The food, staff, and atmosphere were fantastic. We love going here for special occasions.

Lisa Deguire

I've eaten here a few times. Love it!!! Highly recommend the spaghetti.

Jason Munn

Great food, excellent service

IncarceratedPanda

Food was delicious and our server was lovely

Helen N.

Delicious meal. Great martinis and wine. Fine service. Well spaced tables. Felt safe.

Sheila Romanini

Thank you so much for the great service and the tasty food! My wife and I had a very nice evening here.

Doreen Armstrong

JLB burger is amazing!

Daniel DePratto

It was good but not excellent. My expectation was higher given the price point and the ratings.

Khalid Younis

Great food and service.

Ruben Domingos

Potatoes pave were incredible!

Anton van der Ven

Great food. Great atmosphere!

Barb Cassivi

Always such a great experience, the food, the wine, the staff and the location have never once disappointed! Their lamb and octopus dishes are heavenly. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Kitchener. Been trying all kinds of restaurants in KW for a decade and this place beats any new player in town :)

john campbell

Amazing food. Totally worth it

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Great tasting food with excellent presentation as well as fairly generous portions (for a gourmet joint). Good service, decent drinks and an overall pleasing experience

John Moyes

Just an awesome place all around.

Christina Kerr

Was in the conference room. Great food and service. Only unfortunate part was that it was across from the bathrooms and so you could smell the cleaning fluid. Or at least I could

Stephanie S

First visit there and it won't be my last. Fantastically cozy atmosphere. Food speaks for itself. Beautifully done. Service was outstanding. This is a special place. Well done JLB!

David Balazic

Food was fantastic. Service was lacking. Very friendly but slow. Forgot our drinks even though we reminded. This was recently return to service after a covid lockdown so benefit of the doubt for being "rusty". The tables outside were cute little picnic tables. Did enjoy.

Catherine Bourgeois

Food was and service both awesome

Allen Davis

Dinner was excellent. Great wine selection, and was impressed with the desert.

Tori Snider

My favourite Bistro in KW!

Sarah Altmayer

Food is delicious. Good size portions. Service is very good as well, been there a few times and was never disappointed. Duck confit is my personal favorite and probably the best tasting duck dinner that I have ever had in restaurants all over the world.

wong3811

We ordered take out tonight for my birthday dinner. It was incredible! So delicious. We love JLB and belmont village. We also love dinning inside the service is always amazing. Highly recommend JLB!

Lyanne Nuñez Castro

I dine out every evening of my life so i have a generally good idea of what type of quality of food and portion sizes you should receive for the price, and after ordering the chicken breast dinner i was left un satisfied, the chicken was tasty. But the vegetables were bland, the beans were very obviously frozen and the mushrooms were not fresh at all. For the atmosphere and price of this restaurant i expected alot better, fresh vegetables and some bread with my meal at least.. and this is a meal that cost the same as an 8oz sirloin steak from charcoal steak house. Please seriously re-evaluate your menu and your ingredients.

Benrnard Kerr

Just an incredible dining experience! We were warmly welcomed and treated royally! Our server was sweet, funny and kind. Food impeccable!! A lovely and cosy atmosphere. Thank you! Thank you!

Fraser Romeo

Excellent rack of lamb.

Joe Recchia

Nice atmosphere Welcoming staff Delicious food & great green tea! Big portion/quantity! I ordered a tasty lamb burger, and I shouldn't have had any snacks before going there. I'd definitely go back again!

Chris Williams

Good food but a bit overpriced.