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Wildcraft
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Italian, Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
425 King St NWaterloo, ON N2J 2Z5
(519) 885-0117
- Hours:
Mon 11:30 am - 12 am
Tue-Sat 11:30 am - 1 am
Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Wildcraft
12 reviews in English
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Review from Natalie B.
Kitchener, ON
1/29/2012
Wildcraft was great.
I've been here twice now, and I can't complain!
The servers are really attentive and always are there to make sure if you need something, you aren't waving them down. Our waters were always filled and were brought some delicious flatbread that I finished in no time!
I had the chicken in a wine cream sauce and it was awesome. I got the same thing twice because I enjoyed it so much. The presentation of all of the dishes are very intriguing. I took some photos of it because it looked pretty and clean.
Even if you don't go for a meal, VISIT WILDCRAFT FOR DESSERT!
Best double baked cheesecake I've tried yet!
Check it out! It's high class and a restaurant you have to try out! -
Review from Artem A.
9/5/2011
Came here to celebrate my father's birthday. Wildcraft has a reputation for being one of the "nice places" to go to in Waterloo for such occasions.
The food was decent, but not exceptional. On par with something like a Moxies or a Milestones, but it wasn't that much of a "nice place". Nothing made me go "wow" except for the bill. The complimentary birthday desert was good though!
I remember feeling like I paid too much and left myself a note to write a "two-star" review for that reason. Sorry Wildcraft. -
Review from Jennifer Y.
6/25/2011
I don't get the hype about this place. The first time I came here was about a year ago. We (me and 2 other girls) were seated in the bar area, and I remember it being really upscale with great service, good cocktails and delicious flatbread (I had ordered the one with smoked salmon, but coming back this time, I was disappointed to see that it was no longer offered on the menu).
I came here again yesterday on a date with my boyfriend. This time we were seated in the dining area ... right in the middle. We were literally surrounded by other tables which took away that "intimate, romantic" feel that we expected from Wildcraft. I mean, Wildcraft has a huge dining area (a main floor, a bar/lounge area, and a basement) so I don't get why they have to cram so many dining tables in the area. We went on a Friday at 7:30PM and the main floor alone wasn't even 75% full.
The food was alright. The price is in the $20 to $35 dollar range for an entree. Of course, you can always opt for a flatbread which costs around $15 and is pretty filling/delicious. We ordered:
1. Something with goat cheese, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes (Appetizer) - this was recommended to us by our waiter. It reminded us how good goat cheese can be. Yum!
2. Atlantic Salmon (entree) - side of roasted potato was delicious. I substituted the brussel sprouts with asparagus which was done nicely. The salmon started off delicious since I kept dipping it in the chili yogurt and butternut squash puree, but I quickly ran out of that and I was eating dry salmon for the second half of the meal.
3. 7oz steak wrapped in bacon (forgot the name) - I tried my boyfriend's steak and also found it to dry, but he said it was good, so to each their own!
Other notes: the service was great, the waiter was attentive to clear our dishes, fill up our water glasses and bring us the dessert menu.
Overall, Wildcraft is a place that I would go to satisfy someone's superficial need for a trendy and upscale environment, but otherwise I would object and happily suggest another place with better food and cheaper prices. -
Review from Tim A.
Waterloo, ON
4/26/2011
I'm a UofW student, and I've been here on two occasions. The first was on a date, the second with my parents.
On both occasions the food was delightful, the wine list extensive and of high quality, and the server perfectly likable and helpful. Of particular mention are the scallops, tuna and double-baked white chocolate cheesecake. Overall the menu is quite varied and suits a variety of tastes, which makes it a great place for any occasion!
My only "complaint" is the noise level. The restaurant gets energetic in the evening, and it seems to echo around a fair amount. This is completely fine if you're with a group of people anyways, but not necessarily ideal if you're looking to converse with an individual or two.
Overall a great establishment with a fine ambiance, above standard food, and good service. -
Review from William Z.
Waterloo, ON
4/22/2011
The environment was great and the decor was well done (expected as it is a Charcoal Group restaurant). The food was delicious but the menu was a bit standardized like the other western restaurants. For what it's worth, it's still one of my favorite restaurants in Waterloo!
Update: been there again, but I don't know what it is, but Wildcraft has lost it's magic on me. Maybe I've been to Uptown 21 too many times but Wildcraft's serving is small and doesn't taste exceptional anymore. -
Review from Anne M.
2/6/2011
This place was good. The menu was varied and eclectic: asian stir-fry with kimchi, mushroom pasta with a cream sauce, chicken tacos appetizers, bouillabaisse, fancy salads, flat breads, etc. Maybe it meant something for everyone, but it was bit confusing trying to decide between such varied options.
I went with the stir-fry with shrimp, not too risky but I love me some good kimchi! The stir fry was good, with vegetables I would expect, but the sauce tasted a little bland/bottled and the add-on shrimp was only three on a skewer.
The atmosphere was cool, spacious, modern, with plenty of booths and lots of room for bigger parties.
The serve knew here stuff and managed the ten of us ladies pretty well.
Best part of the meal: cheesecake lollipops incuding one order on the house!
All in all, it was a good place for a night out with a group, but not a place to go for amazing food. -
Review from S F.
8/10/2011
Beautiful setting and a arge wine selection to accompany your choice of expensive deeply fried and greasy, but nicely plated, food
i've had better grub at a kiosk at disney world. -
Review from Kim C.
12/29/2009 4 photos
I am a huge, huge, huge fan of Wildcraft, and am surprised it's not on Yelp already!
Found it a few years ago while looking for fine dining options in Waterloo - Wildcraft is one of the Charcoal Group restaurants, and the only I've been to. It easily is one of my favorite restaurants period.
The dining room is quite stunning and sharp, the servers friendly and helpful. But what really shines about Wildcraft is the food. First off, they bring you a basket of various types of bread they make in house, such as walnut bread, plus a tasty dipping sauce of olive oil, red pepper (or tomato?) sauce and pesto. Other things I've had and loved:
-For a few years they had a roasted tomato soup with asiago crouton - it's off the menu now, but if they have it as a special, GET IT!
-Flatbread pizzas are insanely tasty, we've tried the mediterranean chicken and wild mushroom ones. They're also awesome about dietary issues - I can't eat basil without getting sick, and they made a sauce just for me without it. They accomodated my husband's vegan needs as well (no cheese on the flatbread)
-Specials kick ass - once I had a turkey sandwich with cranberry, frisee, and some other goodness. SO GOOD.
Seriously, go try Wildcraft NOW. -
Review from John M.
Montréal, QC
4/4/2011
Mediocre. uninspired and wildly overpriced. Longing for the days of the Ponderosa, arguably the worst restaurant chain in Canada? Pine no longer. Wildcraft manages to duplicate the tasteless food and add to the experience with over-the-top tacky decor. Sadly the night we dined at Wildcraft the restaurant was packed. Kitchener-Waterloo remains a culinary backwater where restaurant patrons have standards low enough to allow this sort of establishment to prey on them at will. On a positive note: The free bread basket with pesto dipping sauce was the highlight of the meal.
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Review from Cathy S.
Edmonton, AB
12/8/2010
We stopped by this place during a visit to family in August.
We were very impressed with the decor, service, and food! I would compare this place to The Keg although the menu was a little less `steakhousey`. I wish someone would build one of these in Edmonton! -
Review from Catherine F.
Guelph, ON
5/22/2010 1 photo
Local food sources (a few non-sustainable options noted on the menu), excellent offerings with well-made martinis and knowledgeable wine-pairing recommendations. A delightful and very romantic 4th wedding anniversary -- the complimentary glasses of bubbly were a nice touch. The scallop saltimboca (prosciutto wrapped sea scallops, lemon white wine cream and fried sage leaves) was sublime; the roasted rack of Ontario Lamb with sundried tomato tapenade crust, caper oregano jus, charred vegetables and roasted shallot smashed potato was tender, succulent, and richly savory. The service was personable, friendly, well-informed and enthusiastic about the restaurant food and philosophy. Well worth a repeat visit!
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Review from Stephen C.
Waterloo, ON
7/12/2010
When this place opened, it was awesome. It has been around for a couple of years, and I wanted to write a review to share that my past two experiences have been borderline awful. I could eat the food, but it has certainly lost something
Suggested my kids take my better half for Mother's Day lunch, and got a text an hour later mocking me for the recommendation.
Hopefully they get it back, but be forewarned.
Nice patio for cocktails though!
