174 reviews
#10 of 301 Restaurants in Kitchener$$ - $$$, Canadian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options+1 519-725-3440+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Mon
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tue
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thu
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ratings and reviews
4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$7.00 – $28.00
CUISINES
Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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About
Great food & service in a convenient location, with an updated decor. We use locally sourced ingredients in our dishes.
PRICE RANGE
$7.00 – $28.00
CUISINES
Canadian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
174 reviews
Excellent
109
Very good
41
Average
14
Poor
6
Terrible
4
Jill
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • solo
It was my husband's birthday and I needed something special as a takeout meal. I decided to give Janet Lynns a try. I arrived only a few minutes before my selected pickup time and was happy to observe the chef carefully finishing off my meal and packing it just in time for pickup. The front house staff that I chatted with on the phone to order my meal and while I waited were both very friendly. My husband and I are still talking about the rack of lamb. I do not like lamb (or I thought I didn't like lamb) but this was out of this world. Every part of the meal was delicious, from the sauces, to the vegetables (crisp, flavourful), and also the purees. We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our appetizers and main courses. Thank you Janet Lynns Bistro for giving my husband a memorable birthday meal. Great care to detail, flavour and presentation!
Written March 6, 2021
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Waterloonie
Waterloo1652 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
It's such a struggle for restaurants during these COVID19 times, but JLB maintains its excellence in service, beautiful delicious food, and fine wine selection.
Recently we had a small group and ordered multiples of every one of their delightful appetizers and shared them as tapas. Other times my wife and I have dined there in recent weeks and had the more traditional appetizer and main course.
Always delicious and creative. Great service. For a reasonable corkage fee, bring your own wine too.
Best in town.
Written October 31, 2020
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Reinhold S
Kitchener3 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
On a Valentine Day lunch we overindulged and had appetizers and a main + a desert each.
This does bring the bill up to an 'evening' meal price for sure, an expensive one.
Smoked Salmon and Scallops were wonderful as were the mains. Pecan tart very good.
For a special treat it's an excellent dining room.
A happier greeting would have been wonderful but we enjoyed our server.
Written February 17, 2020
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BHorst
Waterloo293 contributions
Dec 2021 • family
Overall our family dinner for my wife's 60th birthday was very good. The appetizers were all excellent. The octopus, scallops, ginger chili pork/shrimp dumplings, calamari and Ceasar salad were highlights of the meal. The flat iron steaks and burger were good. The other mains were just okay. (pizza, arctic char, pasta) Desserts were also excellent (creme brulee, lemon cheesecake and sorbet trio). Very good service and food acknowledgement of the birthday. Tables seem a little close but good Covid protocols otherwise.
Written December 5, 2021
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Barb T
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • friends
Ordered the JLB salad. Was told by the waitress that it was entree size. When it arrived it was the size of a small and thin hamburger patty! The advertised items were not there. No pickled veggies or candied pecans. Just stringy lettuce with 3 toothpick sized carrots. Definitely not worth $17!!!!!!!
My guest ordered the same. I was embarrassed! Paid over $40 for something that wouldn’t feed a grasshopper. I went home hungry!
I won’t be going back to be gouged again. 😡
Written November 2, 2023
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GordCummings
Toronto123 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
We had heard that this spot had improved, The advice was very true. We started with a scallop dish, when we said we would share it, the server said well we will give you 4 rather than the usual 3. The sauce was great a lot of tasty interesting ingredients. We then shared a pork and shrimp dumpling. Also great, not steamed but grilled, again outstanding. There were several specials on this evening, 3 appealed. In the end we both had the Sea Brim, another perfect choice. Lemon tart desert was also interesting and tasty. Overall a great experience, food, service atmosphere.
Written November 19, 2023
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panache s
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • couples
We have never had such an absolutely glorious dinner ! Every bite stopped time… insanity the talent and flavours ! Hands down … THE BEST! Thank you for making our night !
Written August 5, 2023
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Anna A
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Just had lunch there with my daughter, and we were both blown away by the amazing, flavourful and beautifully presented food.
Great service too. Will definitely eat at this restaurant again. Highly recommended.
Written August 19, 2021
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Canucksontheloose
Victoria745 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
This upscale restaurant serves quality dishes with lovely presentation in a timely manner. Our server seemed disinterested when he rambled off the specials for the evening but his service and attention improved over the progression of the meal. The resto has a partially open kitchen which is cool to observe and the interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting with brick walls, wood-planked ceiling and white tablecloths but the tv screen showing sports above the bar kinda ruined the upscale ambience. Free parking. Reservations recommended. The teas were also worth noting -- superb tasting with the meal -- and from the tea shop a few doors over.
Written January 26, 2020
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carolvancouverdixon
Vancouver19 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Warm greetings at the door, tables not too close together, smart, efficient waitress. It was an excellent evening. I had the seafood pasta with lots of big fat shrimp and my not too hungry husband had the pizza piled with prosciutto. I only had one glass of wine ($14.50, my only blink, a little high for 6 ounces) my husband doesn’t drink but that didn’t mean we didactic get lots of attention. Several water glass fills, oh and we split a Caesar salad that was plenty for the two of us. My new absolute favourite here in KW. It isn’t very big, make a reservation.
Written December 30, 2019
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Robert W
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
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. Food prepared and served as it should be...damn delicious!
Written December 12, 2019
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IFoodfan
Region of Waterloo18 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I always take my colleagues from Toronto to JLB for business lunches and I am always satisfied and pleased that my colleagues thought this restaurant is as good as the good restaurants in TO. My husband and I had lunch at JLB on Friday leading to the Labour day long weekend and the service, food and ambiance were phenomenal. I had the beef tartare for appetizer and the beef liver for entree and I felt like I was in some French bistro off the Sienna river in Paris. Very proud that KW has a restaurant that serves adventurous food (to some) with first class service. Good Job JLB !!
Written September 5, 2019
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Alan P
Ontario164 contributions
Jun 2019 • none
I was fortunate enough to be invited to a birthday dinner at JLB. The food was great and the service was excellent.
Written August 6, 2019
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suzanne_baal
Waterloo294 contributions
May 2019 • friends
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.
Written June 9, 2019
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Kim R
Kitchener3 contributions
May 2019 • none
This is the second time my husband and I have been there and have nothing but wonderful things to say. The service is bang on. The food is exceptional.
Written May 26, 2019
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