Tyrone t review

Tyrone t (56 King St. N. Waterloo) is one fine restaurant. I have been there for lunch and dinner. The decor is chic, modern and roomy. A stage or DJ station splits the bar/lounge area from the dining area; the music being played at both visits was not too loud and was very pleasant. One of the owners is the former franchise holder of Kitchener's Rude Native restaurant; the food at Tyrone t is better than at Rude Native. I think Tyrone t is as good as King Street Trio on University. Friday, February 5th dinner we started with T's signature salad - maple/sesame Dijon vinaigrette on tossed mixed greens topped with blue cheese & toasted pecans - the greens fresh and the flavour combination appealing; the pecans added a crisp note. A very pleasant beginning to the meal. My wife had a 6 oz Angus tenderloin grilled exactly the way she requested, served with a Shiraz dark jus sauce and very good (though not as good as New York fries) thin cut fries. I had the schnitzel stack - herbed breaded stack of pork cutlets layered with melted Oka, served over purple braised preserved cabbage and spatzli. Tyrone t's schnitzel has my vote for the best in the Region. We finished with a chai-flavoured creme brule (the chef creates a daily special creme brule). It was very good, though not as good as the creme brule at the Oban Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The way the wine list was laid out, grouping the lighter and heavier wines, helped in making a choice. The selection of wines was good, but a wider choice of light beers would have been appreciated. The service was friendly and efficient. The bill, not including tip but including a Waterloo Dark and a 9-oz Mount Oakden Shiraz, was just a few cents over $75.00. Very reasonable.