Canadian Restaurants near Pickering, ON

“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.“

“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!“

“This is my 4th time at this location and I love it! I’ve been to a few of them but for some reason the vibes in here hit differently. Our server was wonderful young man. He was attentive and very conversational with my husband and I. It totally made this dinner that much better. Thank you Jayden for a great experience. Highly recommend this place!!!“

“I would definitely recommend all the food because with the food I ordered, I am very satisfied, it taste so good.“

“Every table was full but the staff were pleasant and very efficient.“

“Another season end hockey party at Sabina's! Great buffet and excellent staff! Thanks Suren and Jessica!“

“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“

“My wife and I have been coming here for years. We have not been disappointed once. Great food.“

“Had a really nice dinner here with my wife and my daughter. The service was really good! The server heard my daughter was hungry so she rushed her food out first which was very thoughtful! The atmosphere was peaceful which is nice during the holiday hustle and bustle. The food was authentic and very delicious. 5 stars across the board!“

“Everthing I have tried so far has been very good. I have only gotten delivery but have gotten nice messages written on the bags. For example I ordered on Thanksgiving day they wrote Happy Thanksgiving. Thank Amigo's 😊“

“Uodate 1/24/2026: the beef tenderloin sandwich is excellent here. Kenzie seated us and also showed us the dessert menu - gave us her recommendations. She was very warm and welcoming. Our server, Natalia, did an amazing job looking after us. She explained our options and was super cheerful with all her customers. We've been here before so we know Ella also, who works at the bar. They have such good staff here. Kudos to this team.
Older review:
The Wings are amazing here and their cheesy spinach dip is unbeatable. Really good cheesecake too! We had an awesome server (Hanna) who kept checking on us. She is so friendly and super efficient and made it a great experience for us.“

“My friend and I often go for breakfast on Friday mornings to the Sunset Grill. The service is always fast accurate and friendly. On our last visit, we had a lovely waitress named Allie, who took care of our order. During our visit she was especially attentive and returned to refill our coffee and asked how our food was as well as if she could bring HP sauce or hot sauce. It’s unusual to enjoy such superb service! We have found that the food is always delicious and prepared with fresh ingredients. I highly recommend this location.“

“KELSEY WAS THE BEST SERVER I HAVE EVER HAD. She was so honest down to earth and honestly all around best. She is very thoughtful as well. If you thinking about having Kelsey’s go for Kelsey (😊😊). Kelsey working at Kelsey’s means she meant to just be a manager or even and owner at this location. Best service ever. If Kelsey is working I will be in because like I said best service ever!!!!! Thank you Kelsey“

“Heather was our waitress and we couldn’t have had a better person serving us. She is very happy and knows how to treat customers. You are very lucky to have her. Believe me as we eat out quite often and it’s hit and miss as to getting a great server or not!“

“I had the big breakfast and it was SO good!!!! And really affordable. I feel really bad because I left a bad review last time because it was cold which wasn’t the fault of the restaurant. They asked to rate it and I did. The taste was good even though it was cold likely due to the courier. I ordered again and was so glad I did. This time everything was steaming hot and was really delicious. I will definitely order from here again. Exactly what I was craving!“

“We just celebrated my wife’s birthday.We had 28 adults and 4 kids.The food was great,atmosphere was very relaxing.Staff was friendly,did not rush us.I would recommend The Brock House for any occasion.Thank you so much !“

“Amazing End to End Customer Service from Emily. She went above and beyond her call of duty, to make sure I had the best possible experience. Very reasonably priced meals and daily specials available. Very elaborate menu with a lot of choice.“

“We recently visited this restaurant with a party of 26, and from start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Organizing a group of this size can be a challenge, but Sarah handled it with humour, professionalism, warmth, and efficiency. The food was outstanding—every dish was flavorful, and served in generous portions that left everyone more than satisfied. Whether it was appetizers, mains, or desserts, the quality and taste were consistently excellent across the board. What truly stood out was the service. Despite the size of our group, Sarah was attentive, friendly, and incredibly organized. Orders came out promptly and correctly, and they made sure everyone was comfortable and happy throughout the meal. To top it all off, the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes and the quality of both food and service. It’s rare to find a place that delivers so well on all fronts, especially for large gatherings. Highly recommended for both small dinners and big celebrations. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This is my go to brunch spot every Sunday with my family! I love to try new things on the menu and it's always a hit and absolutely delicious. The staff are so kind and on top of everything. Highly recommend checking them out, it will be your go to as well! :)“

“was such great food and amazing food and staff. went there with three teens and everyone loved their food. I had the steak sandwich, was amazing.“