Restaurants in Pickering
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“Had a decent experience here tonight. Our waiter was really nice (Indian guy) genuinely one of the best waiters ever. If management sees this, you should consider giving him a promotion. Although, they were pretty busy on a Friday night, so someone else brought out our food. He was absolutely terrible, gave me a burning hot plate and instead of putting it on the table, put it in my hands and did not warn me it was hot, I ended up burning my hands. Then his attitude when we asked him he could bring some extra tissues and vinegar (for the fries) and his response baffled me, he said we have salt at the table and ignored the request for tissues)🤦♂️. Fortunately, our original waiter came back and carried out the request and apologized on behalf of his colleague after we notified him.
To be fair, he (the terrible waiter) needed to wear glasses, (I’m assuming for his poor vision), but the glasses should help him see that there is no vinegar/tissues at our table and that we are paying customers at a nice restaurant we dine at every other week, so he should carry out our simple request.
Pickle barrel is a fine restaurant, and I’ve never had someone in my dining experience refuse to bring out vinegar or tissues. And on top of that, give us attitude, role his eyes at us, as if we just asked for something crazy.
The manager was very nice, our main waiter was very nice, just consider firing or re-training your other staff (glasses guy). Genuinely baffled how people like him are able to work at a fine restaurant like Pickle Barrel.
Also, this Pickering location is 1 million times better than there location at Yonge and Eg.”
“Usually go every Friday night for early dinner. Waitresses are great always smiling and making sure everything is ok. Food I is excellent and presention is different. No matter what your order the food is hot ,lots of it.”
“We stopped by Jasper’s and ordered the haddock and chips and WOW!! the portion was absolutely huge and super satisfying!
The fish was perfectly cooked with a crispy, flavourful batter and tender fish inside. The fries were delicious too and we obviously got a side of gravy.
Friendly service, generous servings, and great value for what you get. Definitely one of the best fish and chips spots around, I highly recommend! 👏🐟🍟”
“😍Love this place. Its one of our top Pickering treats of the week go to. If you have not gone you have to go! fish tacos, street corn & chips love em'”
“Our experience at this location is always superb! Mostly because of the excellent service from our regular server, Lynn. She is friendly, knows everything about the menu, efficient, and really makes the customer feel important. The food is great as well. The great experience really comes from Lynn. Highly recomended!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Our server Shanti was the best! She catered to my autistic son without even knowing he was on the spectrum and accommodated all of our needs with calm pleasure :)”
“The waterfront experience is only surpassed by the great staff that greatly enhance the atmosphere”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Honestly, this place is great. Went here after a long day at work + gym and needed a nice meal for the night. My brother from Nepal (one of the servers) hooked me up with amazing service and conversation. Food was good and the prices were fair. Will be coming back!”
“This place has the absolute best fries and the best service. I called last minute and ordered and the lady didn’t even hesitate to fill my order even though Maria was already completing closing duties!!! She was absolutely amazing and happy to help out. We Will always come back
Here and recommend!!!”
“Had a decent experience here tonight. Our waiter was really nice (Indian guy) genuinely one of the best waiters ever. If management sees this, you should consider giving him a promotion. Although, they were pretty busy on a Friday night, so someone else brought out our food. He was absolutely terrible, gave me a burning hot plate and instead of putting it on the table, put it in my hands and did not warn me it was hot, I ended up burning my hands. Then his attitude when we asked him he could bring some extra tissues and vinegar (for the fries) and his response baffled me, he said we have salt at the table and ignored the request for tissues)🤦♂️. Fortunately, our original waiter came back and carried out the request and apologized on behalf of his colleague after we notified him.
To be fair, he (the terrible waiter) needed to wear glasses, (I’m assuming for his poor vision), but the glasses should help him see that there is no vinegar/tissues at our table and that we are paying customers at a nice restaurant we dine at every other week, so he should carry out our simple request.
Pickle barrel is a fine restaurant, and I’ve never had someone in my dining experience refuse to bring out vinegar or tissues. And on top of that, give us attitude, role his eyes at us, as if we just asked for something crazy.
The manager was very nice, our main waiter was very nice, just consider firing or re-training your other staff (glasses guy). Genuinely baffled how people like him are able to work at a fine restaurant like Pickle Barrel.
Also, this Pickering location is 1 million times better than there location at Yonge and Eg.”
“We stopped by Jasper’s and ordered the haddock and chips and WOW!! the portion was absolutely huge and super satisfying!
The fish was perfectly cooked with a crispy, flavourful batter and tender fish inside. The fries were delicious too and we obviously got a side of gravy.
Friendly service, generous servings, and great value for what you get. Definitely one of the best fish and chips spots around, I highly recommend! 👏🐟🍟”
“Our experience at this location is always superb! Mostly because of the excellent service from our regular server, Lynn. She is friendly, knows everything about the menu, efficient, and really makes the customer feel important. The food is great as well. The great experience really comes from Lynn. Highly recomended!”
“We made it back to extreme burrito after a busy 3 months. We wanted something that was healthy and great tasting and they didn’t disappoint. The people are so friendly and the place is very clean. The food is so fresh and tastes great. And the lunch specials are a really good price. They have the specials on 7 days a week and for 4 hours each day. It is definitely a wonderful place for a meal whether it be lunch or dinner. I would give this place a 5 out of 5”
“I would definitely recommend all the food because with the food I ordered, I am very satisfied, it taste so good.”
“This place is perfect for small range and large range. Isabella knew the perfect way to handle 11 people! The service was amazing and the owner is really nice! I truely recommend this place not only because of how good the food was but overall everything! I’m glad I go here with my friends mostly every Friday after basketball! This place is the best and shout out Isabella!”
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“This place is perfect for small range and large range. Isabella knew the perfect way to handle 11 people! The service was amazing and the owner is really nice! I truely recommend this place not only because of how good the food was but overall everything! I’m glad I go here with my friends mostly every Friday after basketball! This place is the best and shout out Isabella!”
“Thank you to the Staff at The Social Our party of 6 all had a amazing brunch dining experience today. The Hostess and our waitress were very friendly and perisonalble. The chefs did a amazing job on all of our 6 different meals everyone had ordered. The pleasant relaxed atmosphere was enjoyed by all of us. Every in our group said they look forward to returning to The Social in Pickering for another future dining experience”
“Decided to give this place a try because I've been driving past it to work. Ordered the 1/4 leg and rib combo and it is fantastic. Ribs were perfect with a sauce that has the right amount of heat. Ribs and chicken are finished on the grill so the sauce caramelized properly. Generous portion of sides and the staff were friendly. I've been told that the brisket is good and based on what I had I'll be checking it out shortly.”
“Stayed after a long night at Toronto Zoo so i can unwind in the casino. The hotel room is big and clean, starbucks in the hotel is a plus, also i love that theres a chinese place to eat inside thats open for breakfast. Casino pay out is low but overall a good experienced”
“Absolutely impressed with the beautiful beans I just ordered via their subscription. If you are a coffee lover, please check them out. It's great to have such fantastic product produced locally”
“Thank you JR the DJ for the amazing music and making it a great Bday. Our server Victor was absolutely fantastic and we really enjoyed him and his great personable service and making our first time one we would definitely we repeat!! Thanks Victor!”
“Thank you to the Staff at The Social Our party of 6 all had a amazing brunch dining experience today. The Hostess and our waitress were very friendly and perisonalble. The chefs did a amazing job on all of our 6 different meals everyone had ordered. The pleasant relaxed atmosphere was enjoyed by all of us. Every in our group said they look forward to returning to The Social in Pickering for another future dining experience”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Vishal, (the manager) at this location keeps the store very clean. He is constantly wiping surfaces and handling food safely. It makes you feel comfortable to know that your food is being handled properly.
He is kind and courteous and definitely knowledgeable about the various items.
I appreciate his demeanor and work ethic whenever I come into the store. This subway location is the better one in the pickering area!”
“I always have a great experience at Tim Hortons! The coffee is fresh and consistently good, and the food is tasty and affordable. The staff are friendly, polite, and quick with service, even during busy hours. It’s a perfect place to grab a quick breakfast or relax with a coffee. Definitely one of my go-to spots!”
“There are 2 employers, by the name of Harsh and Preeyug, they have an excellent customer service skills, I've always wanted to order my salad from them every day for work lunch hours. They were always precise with their work, they handled the food well, I wish there was more than 5 stars to rate them.”
“There is a great worker who works some mornings and when he is in and I get a coffee from him it is made amazing it’s mixed and put together like something from a true coffee place and always satisfied when I have him making my coffee I definitely got to get his name next time true coffee barista at McDonald’s”
“The staff are the best! Joanne, Jay, Devan, Robin, Ali,Jen,Lauren, Melanie,Sydney, James, Jonesie…..simply the best. What ever you’re craving, food is fantastic, drinks a flowin!! Come on over and enjoy!”
“Decided to give this place a try because I've been driving past it to work. Ordered the 1/4 leg and rib combo and it is fantastic. Ribs were perfect with a sauce that has the right amount of heat. Ribs and chicken are finished on the grill so the sauce caramelized properly. Generous portion of sides and the staff were friendly. I've been told that the brisket is good and based on what I had I'll be checking it out shortly.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Always great service, the peameal egg sandwich is better then any breakfast sandwich at Tims and the doughnuts are always fresher. I brought a couple boxes of doughnuts into work and the guys were asking where I got them. They need to open up more of these in Durham Region.”
“The chicken was cooked well. The mild sauce was perfect for the kids & the peri peri fries are the best option from along the sides, loved it!
Seating area needs attention, deep cleaning to start and regular cleaning after each customer would help. We found garlic bread and a small pizza piece on the seat and under the table where we sat. Yes we could have moved but wouldn’t have been able to fit the entire family on one table.”
“I tried the Huge Chicken Burrito and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and everything tasted fresh and well-made. The girl working there was by herself and still managed everything so quickly and efficiently. She was super fast, organized, and handled the rush really well. Great food and great service — I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“This is the best pizza hut in Durham the bottom is crispy the toppings are nice. Normally I'd order dominos because pizza huts often give soggy sad bottoms but this one is sick and I love it with all my heart.”
“The Owl of Minerva is a great addition to the pickering food scene and to the greater Durham Region. The menu is fantastic and diverse and the staff are friendly and warm.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“DO NOT RECOMMEND do not order. Absolutely appaling. don't waste money says 24 hour but closed and tried to deny it on a post saying never been closed. MAKE YOUR MIND UP ordered and as it said on way. they cancelled, closed and never got my money back. scandals”
“Probably the best burger I’ve ever had.
Had the Holy Smokes. So delicious.
For the same price as the major fast food chains you are getting a premium burger. Why would you even consider eating elsewhere.
They only fast food burger that might come close. Is a Harvey’s Big Angus.
But Burger Priest is a higher quality burger.
Definitely recommend if you crave a good burger.”
“Awesome breakfast . The pancakes are a totally unique experience”
“At the st. Catharine’s location at the Pen Center. I’m here with my daughter. Had the wings and fries and the dessert Divide and conquer Belgian Waffle! The service is amazing but it’s a large place so we did approach the counter right away. It’s beautiful and clean. So many delicious things on the menu to choose! I highly recommend it!”
“I ordered Hyderabad chicken Dum Biryani, and mutton roast. Both are tasty and I enjoyed the faloviuf of biryani along with mutton roast. Gazzer Halwa was also so tasty. I suggest people to visit charminar Indian cuisine restaurant who likes to taste Indian cuisine and enjoy delicious food.”
“I visited Mary Brown’s today (July 15th) around 6:30 PM. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and fresh. The person working as the cook did an amazing job. He is clearly hardworking, smart, and always maintains high standards. I visit this location frequently, and every time he’s working, the food and service are consistently excellent. I’m always satisfied with his work and truly appreciate the effort he puts in. He definitely deserves recognition!”
“I generally find the quantity of wings spots across the GTA to be going down hill. BUT this place has great quality wings. The chicken always tastes fresh and they have a lot of meat on the bones. The sauces are very interesting and they have so much variety.Definitely worth the price especially considering how much variety.”
“An all around great sushi restaurant. Flavours were on point . But the start of the dinner would be Nancy our server she was amazing made the meal even more enjoyable!!!”
“Really good food and experience. I had an amazing dinner here each dish was cooked to perfection with incredible flavours and attention to detail. The service was outstanding.”
Cheap Eats
“My colleague was hungry, so he suggested Chewy's Grill, as I had never heard of it or been there and it was close to work, so why not! I ordered a pulled pork poutine and he had a grilled club wrap. My colleague enjoyed his wrap, he gets it all the time. My poutine was great for the size I got, it was a lot. I shall save the rest for my hubby to enjoy later. He's a poutine fanatic! Great Job Chewy!”
“It was absolutely delicious. The Thai Lemon Coconut Soup was especially flavourful without being heavy. Generous portions, beautiful presentation, and friendly service make it on those restaurants you can't wait to come back again. Would recommend the the Thai Pineapple Fried Rice and the Chicken Pad Thai.”
“Working the area I was looking for a new spot to eat during my lunch hour. I just got to say I am instantly hooked on the eggplant sandwich with sweet peppers. The eggplant sandwich is absolutely amazing ... I had it three times this week. Many blessings to the Belaggios staff ... see you at lunch.”
“Delicious food friendly warm service reasonable prices and most importantly clean and sanitary place. The pita they use is amazingly crispy and light. The fries are seasoned to perfection And they have lamb shawarma!!!!! Not many places offer that. Highly recommend.”
“I had gone a a close by subway before and all the meat and toppings didn't look appealing. I came here thinking it would be the same but it was much better. That's all that matters. Optics. That being said, the counter attendant Aman, I thought there was an L lol, but she was amazing, and working all alone!!! A little girl working all alone is equal rights but I would never want my daughter working alone so maybe I have a ways to grow, but she was the kindest employee I've met from any store in a while. Customer service is so easy, I wish more people understood it. Cleanliness firstGood quality, be kind and patient... It's not too hard!!! Really thankful for this subway. There are five in my town but I will only return to this one. We need to all take a stand against lesser places and support the good ones. It's good for business, it's good for us.”
“I ordered the cheese-stuffed burger combo and really enjoyed it. The fries were good and the burger tasted great. For the price, the burger could be a little bigger and the toppings a bit more generous, but overall it was still a great experience.
On top of that, Yusef provided very polite and excellent customer service. I’ll definitely be coming back.”
“This was my first time. All of the servers were really kind and their hospitality was awesome. The Satay Rare-Beef Pho was very good. The XL size was filling and delicious 😋. Their deep-fried spring rolls were on point! Will be back for more next time I am in the area! 🙏🏽😌💫”
“Fresh, delicious sushi and other food! I loved how they used brown rice which is healtheir for you, also they did not over use soy sauce on their dishes.
One of the best spots in Durham Region! The staff were very friendly and accommodated my glutten free needs. They were always busy and had people waiting for a table when we left. Our first time here and we will be back!”
“Recommend by friends, great atmosphere and locals are friendly! Food choices are wide and service is excellent!! Think we’ve found our new local pub!”
“The music is amazing, from recent tracks to major throwbacks, never a dull moment. Staff is super friendly and the environment is super welcoming and chill allowing yourself to truly party and let loose. The super sized board games and fruit drinks is always a bonus. Must try the jerk chicken nachos when i go next.”
Latest Reviews
“I came into the Popeyes Pickering location on Tuesday August 12th around 2pm. I just wanted to say that the two guys that were working were super friendly, very nice, smiling, engaging with customers. It was a nice refreshing change these days and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated it, It is rare to get good customer service these days so when I do I want to share it. Thank you”
“Well the six of us just finished up our breakfast at Kathryns Diner. The server was lovely. Fast, efficient and pleasant. Our son had an omelette. We had peameal sandwich and a western. Coleslaw on the side. Our grand-daughter had a bagel with a fruit cup. All our meals were delicious. We had two fruit cups and there were six different fruits in the large cup. The price was right! Definitely, give it a try. The lunch and dinner menus look inviting too.”
“It was absolutely delicious. The Thai Lemon Coconut Soup was especially flavourful without being heavy. Generous portions, beautiful presentation, and friendly service make it on those restaurants you can't wait to come back again. Would recommend the the Thai Pineapple Fried Rice and the Chicken Pad Thai.”
“My colleague was hungry, so he suggested Chewy's Grill, as I had never heard of it or been there and it was close to work, so why not! I ordered a pulled pork poutine and he had a grilled club wrap. My colleague enjoyed his wrap, he gets it all the time. My poutine was great for the size I got, it was a lot. I shall save the rest for my hubby to enjoy later. He's a poutine fanatic! Great Job Chewy!”
“I recently visited Kandahar Kabab in Pickering, drawn by its reputation for flavorful Afghan cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of grilled meats, rice platters, and traditional sides, with standout items like the Chicken Tikka Kebab, Chapli Kabab, and Lamb Shank. The portions were generous, and the meat was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Mango Lassi was a refreshing complement to the meal. However, the experience was a bit inconsistent. While some staff were friendly and attentive, others seemed overwhelmed, especially during busy hours. Wait times for food can be long—even when the restaurant isn’t crowded. Huma was the best! always smiling and ready to serve customers. The ambiance is casual, leaning more toward a takeout vibe than a dine-in destination. Prices are on the higher side for the portion sizes, but the flavor and authenticity of the dishes can make it worthwhile”
“me my friend and my brother came here last night we only had 20 dollars but the kind loving and caring owner gave us 2 whole jerk chicken meals. the chicken was so good with the rice and the atmosphere was so clean and wholesome also the service was fast and kind this place deserves more love”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I recently visited Kandahar Kabab in Pickering, drawn by its reputation for flavorful Afghan cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of grilled meats, rice platters, and traditional sides, with standout items like the Chicken Tikka Kebab, Chapli Kabab, and Lamb Shank. The portions were generous, and the meat was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Mango Lassi was a refreshing complement to the meal. However, the experience was a bit inconsistent. While some staff were friendly and attentive, others seemed overwhelmed, especially during busy hours. Wait times for food can be long—even when the restaurant isn’t crowded. Huma was the best! always smiling and ready to serve customers. The ambiance is casual, leaning more toward a takeout vibe than a dine-in destination. Prices are on the higher side for the portion sizes, but the flavor and authenticity of the dishes can make it worthwhile”
“Honestly, this place is great. Went here after a long day at work + gym and needed a nice meal for the night. My brother from Nepal (one of the servers) hooked me up with amazing service and conversation. Food was good and the prices were fair. Will be coming back!”
“I ordered Hyderabad chicken Dum Biryani, and mutton roast. Both are tasty and I enjoyed the faloviuf of biryani along with mutton roast. Gazzer Halwa was also so tasty. I suggest people to visit charminar Indian cuisine restaurant who likes to taste Indian cuisine and enjoy delicious food.”
“DO NOT RECOMMEND do not order. Absolutely appaling. don't waste money says 24 hour but closed and tried to deny it on a post saying never been closed. MAKE YOUR MIND UP ordered and as it said on way. they cancelled, closed and never got my money back. scandals”
“We hosted our Eid party at Affys and had a great time. Everyone loved the delicious food and wonderful buffet service. The staff did a good job serving the food and picking up dishes from the tables. Affys was kind enough to donate a $50 gift card for our raffle. We look forward to having more events at Affys.”
New Restaurants
“Instagram ad turned into a great lunch. Options for sushi, sashimi and deliciously seasoned meats. Sides were on point with spicy kimchi coming out on top. Salmon sashimi was really good. Its great having an AYCE bbq place this good in Pickering not having to drive out to Toronto or Markham. Making this our go to from now on for Japanese BBQ.”
“This place is honestly the best for bubble tea in the Pickering area! Drinks and service are always on point. I come here a couple times a week and it never fails! Also is a great spot if you need to get some emails/work done and enjoy a nice drink! I really recommend their coconut dragon fruit drink or the mango green tea are my go to!”
“I'm an absolute vegetarian guy. Govardhan thal is a 100% vegetarian restaurant run by a gujrati lady. It is an extremely satisfactory find for me. They have a buffet, a take out thali and other indian snacks.
I always choose take out thali, it is very reasonably priced for 10$ and gets me 4 fresh hot chapatis with ghee, option to choose two hot sabzi from four options, option for plain rice or pulao rice and one option to choose from three dal/currys including gujrati speciality. Also , there's an option to choose from sweets in the end. My favorite is hot gulab jamuns.
Overall really really satisfied, thank you so much for providing such good vegetarian food and letting eat the takeout at restaurant while food is hot. Must visit if you crave for homely food. May god bless aunty ji. Thanks 👍”
“Alice was professional and the food and service was excellent. Lovely clam chowder soup. Lady, young girl escorting us to to our seat. had a friendly attitude and her eyes showed her enjoyment of her job.”