Gibson's Restaurant
400 East Ave, Kitchener ON N2H 1Z6
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Gibson's Finest Sports Bar & Grill offers a great view of the Dom Cardillo Arena and is currently accepting reservations for groups of up to 4 people. Enjoy a variety of great meal and beverage options before taking in the game. The restaurant can also be utilized as a VIP area during special events or as a warm and inviting location to entertain clients.
Please note that a ticket to the event is required for every guest in your reservation
Reservations
Booking Notes:
NOTE: Please note that a ticket to the event is required for every guest in your reservation. Chef’s Table Buffet available 30 minutes before doors until puck drop. À la carte menu after puck drop. Reservations available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Business Info
- Address: 400 East Ave, Kitchener ON N2H 1Z6
- Cross Street: East Avenue
- Location: Kitchener
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole | Desserts | English | Hamburger | International | Kosher | Mediterranean | Mexican | Pasta | Seafood | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Sports Bar
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Required
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Public Lot | Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: https://www.theaud.ca/en/index.aspx
- Phone: 519-579-5622
- Features: Full Bar, Famous Chef, Live Entertainment, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Chef’s Table, Free Wi-Fi, Big Screen TV,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Monday Hours - PlayOffs 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Tuesday Hours 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Wednesday Hours - PlayOffs 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- Thursday Hours 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday
- Friday Hours 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Sunday Evening Hours 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars based on 370 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2026
Carl B.
Fantastic buffet . Terrific staff . Well worth the money!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 26, 2026
Todd C.
Other than my Spitfires losing in OT everything was great. Keep doing what you’re doing and I hope to be back. I wish we did something similar in Windsor..
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 11, 2026
Rob E.
Overall the experience was very positive. A bit on the expensive side for a buffet but the food, as was available was very good. Home made tomato soup was amazing (Kudos to the chef). The young lady who was attending to us (Krisalee) was an absolute gem, very attentive to our needs and very friendly! Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 17, 2026
Frank B.
Our dinner was excellent. The food was outstanding and the service was fantastic! I have been a season ticket holder for 25 years and this was the best meal that ever had! On a cold night the soup was excellent. I loved the stew and ratatouille as well. The salads were great and the dessert was delicious !!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 03, 2025
Carl B.
Excellent food . Wonderful staff . Highly recommended.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 16, 2025
Neil G.
Aajha and the staff at Gibsons are wonderful and exceptional in their accommodations
Thank you so much
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2025
Natalie H.
Service was great
Food came out quickly
Very convenient being at the rink
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 27, 2025
Carl B.
Food excellent. Staff terrific.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 09, 2025
Kevin J.
Sliders order came on hamburger sized buns.
Smaller brioche type buns would have been better.
All other food dish and chips and noodle bowl was great!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2024
Patti F.
Service was prompt and well done.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2024
Joanne B.
Would like better draft beer options. Other than that, a great experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2024
Gus L.
Job well done
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 07, 2024
Barbara S.
Great experience and service. Can't wait to go again!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2024
Jim C.
Very disappointed with the new menu. The stir fry was ou go to every Friday night.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2024
Carl B.
Grea5 staff . Excellent food . Terrific service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2024
Jim C.
We really enjoy the food at Gibson’s. Everything we have had has been good. For those of us who don’t drink alcohol it would be nice to have a cup of coffee with our meal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2024
Jeffrey M.
This Restaurant is beautiful. Situated directly behind the Home net at the top of the Arena. Very friendly staff, a good Pub Menu and Selection of Draft and Canned Drinks.
There are certain areas where you can either watch the game from the rail or have a big T.V with Rogers 20 on so you don’t miss a moment of action.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 17, 2024
Paula R.
Great food and service!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 03, 2024
Sandy A.
Would love to have the beef dip added to the regular menu.
And coffee ….
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 24, 2024
Rick L.
Great dinner and great start to the hockey game. Special mention to Samantha who allowed me to increase my guests by 2 at the last minute.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 16, 2023
Tim H.
Great food great service thanks
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 16, 2023
Sue M.
Excellent food and service was great too.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 16, 2023
TIM D.
Awesome customer service. Appreciate good service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2023
Jeff B.
Hi all good!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Dec 10, 2023
Tom S.
Great place to go before the Rangers game. Service was excellent and our server was very polite and helpful. Food was good as well but very expensive. That is the only factor that would prohibit me from going back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 22, 2023
Kim C.
Very nice experience we will be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2023
Shelly W.
We had the chef’s special and split the garden salad. Both were fresh and delicious
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 27, 2025
Jim C.
It would be so nice to have a cup of coffee. Now every Ranger fan drinks alcohol.
We tried the chicken wings for the first time. Very good!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 10, 2024
Dave S.
Great way to enjoy a beverage or two before puck drop- value of food was great -alittle bigger portion on feature /theme night would be awesome-feature beer night with value
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 17, 2023
Joanne B.
House salad was very good. Fries, according to my husband, ok. Our waitress was very good.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 18, 2023
Shelley P.
Letting us know to enter door #1. I walk with a cane and we came thru the main doors only to find we had to walk around the building to door #1. Otherwise, great experience.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2023
Jim C.
We just recently started eating at Gibson’s before the Rangers games. We have had the chicken stir fry twice. Excellent choice! We will be back.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 02, 2023
Sandy A.
Portions were a little smaller than usual (wrap) and a little more expensive. Not sure the best value for what we paid.
Everything still tasted good.
Service was excellent.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Mar 19, 2026
Keith F.
Need higher quality food and more variety of desserts.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 16, 2025
Jim C.
The beef and mushroom stew was excellent. The presentation is lovely.
It still seems like a lot of money for what we eat. The popcorn and dessert leaves a bit to be desired. Still looking for coffee but it is nice to have pop available for those who don't drink alcohol.
We have eaten in the restaurant for years starting with a buffet years ago then during different chefs. Keep working on it.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 15, 2025
Erich S.
The beef and mushroom stew was very good. Fried chicken could have had a crispier coating. Enjoyed the other options that I tried.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2024
Jim B.
It was another wonderful experience. It had been quite a few years since I was there last and brought back good memories of how nice it was.
Thank you. Just wish the Rangers would have won
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 01, 2024
Derek S.
Didn't like that we had to wait outside until our exact reservation time. I feel we could have been let in 10 to 15 minutes before teh reservation as long as it was after 5:30pm.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 28, 2026
Kelly H.
Service and food was good. Fair price. Kind of squished in so people constantly banging our chairs or even our back but all in all a nice night before the game! Mac n cheese was plain. Ran out of chocolate cake :(
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 20, 2026
Linda T.
Loved the soup....but they ran out. The ceasar salad was garlic forward and mixed with bacon so my vegetarian daughter could not enjoy....bacon on the side would have been great. There was no protein option for a vegetarian. Really enjoyed the buffet and not rushing to park before the game, saved us a lot of time. Ate too much....lol Wait staff were great, but came around too many times and asked how we liked everything.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Mar 04, 2024
Jamie B.
Friendly service but no offers of drink refills etc. The sweet potato fries were delicious. The "loaded" nachos were small and basic. Not alot of flavourful. Mostly chopped lettuce and tomatoes. The jalapeños poppers were bland and didn't have alot of flavour to them. It was nice to sit down for lunch before the game but the food (with the exception of the sweet potato fries) was mediocre at best.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 13, 2024
Stephen L.
Excellent staff
Food was very good
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 1/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Dec 09, 2023
Drew O.
Server was really nice. It I’ve been here 5 times now and the food is terrible. Please fix this. Such a great spot and good opportunity but the food is fast food.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 6/10
Nov 22, 2023
ANDY K.
The food was very good, hot, good presentation, delicious, but the service was SLOW!! 35 minutes between ordering & getting the food and the place was not overly busy. People beside us who came in after us waited more than 40 minutes for food. It would appear to be a kitchen problem as there were enough servers present to look after everybody. i would go back before a Ranger's game but just make sure that I had enough time to eat so I wouldn't miss the opening face-off.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 26, 2023
Jack G.
It’s convenient. It’s not the ritz. Bar menu.
Service is friendly but perhaps need to pick it up a bit. Drinks, taking orders, the bill seem to take too long.