Visa, Mastercard, American Express accepted. From the earliest days in 1985 when Janet Lynn Leslie opened her bistro in Market Village to her present location on King Street in Waterloo, she has maintained a loyal following, and established a firm reputation as one of the area's premier restaurateurs. Janet Lynn's Bistro carries an elegant air from the understated exterior right into the foyer entrance. Details, details . . . Showy floral murals by local artist Peter Etril Snyder dominate, subdued somewhat with floating, cloud-like paint effects on the ceiling and pillars.
Mirrors are polished, silverware gleams, servers work the room with a practised glide.
The wine list is, quite simply, outstanding. Over 150 bottles are offered, covering an extensive range of quality, origin and price. A number of house wines are available by the glass, and a reserve list of speciality wines is also available. The stylish menu is changed quarterly, and a choice of six or seven daily specials reflects Leslie's willingness to cast her net far and wide for the freshest suppliers. As we perused the menu, a basket arrived with a Frisbee-sized Armenian cracker anchored with thick chunks of foccacia and a tub of butter.