Kitchener

Alpine Club

464 maple ave, 519-744-1521, (http://www.alpineclub.ca/).

Concordia Club

429 ottawa st south, 519-745-5617, (http://www.concordiaclub.ca/). the schenke restaurant is open 6 days a week.

Transylvania Club

16 andrew st, 519-744-1191, (http://www.transylvaniacl...). open tu-f.

Ye's Sushi

103 king st. w, 519 568-7566. the biggest chained restaurant in the region with all-you-can-eat sushi, ye's has a large selection of sushis and other oriental cuisine. all-you-can-eat is $12.99 at lunch and $19.99 at dinner. the restaurant is on king st in the heart of downtown between gaukel and ontario sts. a second location is located at the northwest intersection of king st & northfield, and is a short walk north of conestoga mall.

Three Kretans,

151 frederick st. kws premier authentic greek restaurant. est. 1995. (http://www.threekretans.com) steps from the centre in the square and registry theatres. 519-576-9091

Sandwich shop with burgers and wraps, made fresh in front of you.

This the Walper Terrace's hotel restaurant and is only open for breakfast and lunch.

Great place for specialty coffee, lattes, and desserts. Relaxed atmosphere, a good place to meet up with and enjoy a conversation.

This is the Delta Hotel's restaurant.

Despite the name, it's not across the street; it used to be there. Pleasant fine dining, if a little predictable. Excellent bread. Good selection of wines.

Classicos Mediteranean Bistro

Portuguese cuisine, 30 ontario st s, 741-8257, (http://www.classicos.ca). classicos mediterranean bistro and wine bar provides an intimate atmosphere for those looking to enjoy a relaxed dinner.

Verses fine dining

182 victoria street north, 519-744-0144, (http://versesrestaurant.o...). a "metropolitan" dining experience in this former church. attention to detail in the food and service.

Ellison's Bistro

14 charles st. w, 519.744.2075, (http://www.ellisonsbistro.com/). soul food with caribbean, european and urban finesse.

Boa Nova

Rodizio grill house, portuguese cuisine with a brazilian twist, 6 charles street west, 519-745-1321, (http://www.experience-boa...).

Korean BBQ Restaurant

Korean cuisine, 265 king st. east, 519-568-7111. located in the hong kong plaza. affordable prices and a home-cooked feel to this small restaurant.

Cameron Chinese Seafood Restaurant

21 cameron street south at charles, 519-576-1163 (http://www.cameronrestaur...). many 'foodies' agree that cameron has the best dim sum this side of the greater toronto area.

City Cafe Bakery

175 west ave., 519-570-3558. not a full restaurant and just at the edge of downtown but a hip, funky place to have lunch. they have really tasty thin crust pizza.

Pho Dau Bo

Vietnamese cuisine, 301 king street east 519-568-8904. possibly the best vietnamese restaurant downtown. try the rare beef pho.

A-M Africa Restaurant

Ethiopian cuisine, 1472 king street east, 519-576-0313, (http://www.amafrica.ca/). tasty and unique food.

Two Goblets

Romanian cuisine with some hungarian, polish and german dishes, 85 weber street west, 519-749-1829, (http://www.twogoblets.com/). try the budapest schnitzel for a real treat.

Lulu's Dine and Dance

123 pioneer dr, 748-5000, (http://lulusdineanddance....). fine dining - the place where there are no strangers, just friends we haven't met yet.

Modern India Restaurant

4355 king st e, 650-4424, (http://modernindia.onlife.ca). experience the wonderful exotic and tantalising flavours of authentic indian cuisine.

Ennio's Pasta House

200 lorraine ave, 576-9552, (http://www.enniospasta.com). at ennio's you will find authentic italian cooking at its best. the love of fine cuisine!

Great downtown pub with a casual menu featuring homemade hamburgers, steaks and a great assortment of entrees. Home to Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. LLBO