I really like this local pub and have been several times. Tonight I was craving the soup dumplings…read moreand stopped in for dinner. Luckily for me it was also half priced wing night. We were greeted and seated quickly and our server Cass was excellent and very attentive in explaining the special and taking our drink order. She came by several times to check up and I appreciate the care. Those soup dumplings arrived and they're still just as much as a knock out as they usually are. Full of flavour, with a kick of spice, I really enjoyed them. The half priced wings were also worth it with a side of fries. I chose the classic buffalo which were spicy in all the right ways. The wings are smaller compared to other Wing places but they compensate by giving more. The fries were truly delicious, crispy and well seasoned. I really enjoyed the fries and typically get them with every meal. My only issue is that the bathrooms require some upkeep and maintenance as there are several pieces that require repair. I don't think the toilet paper holder should be held together by painter's tape. Overall I've been here many times and will come back many times.

Came back for another quick weeknight meal and this time the experience was very different. Our…read moreserver seemed pretty inexperienced and we had to remind her to bring our drinks 20 minutes after we ordered it. I was so thirsty that by the time I chugged 1/3 of my beer, I realized that she had brought a wrong beer. I decided to let it go and just drank the rest. The food did not fare much better as my daughter's pizza flatbread did not taste like it did last time. Maybe a different chef was cooking tonight? My royal Bangkok bowl was tiny in size and all the noodles were broken into small pieces which made it unappetizing. The sauce on it was too sweet and eggy for my taste and I won't be ordering it again. My husband's burger was the best pick of the night. All this for $96 made for a pretty ho hum experience. Next time, I will take a sip of my beer first so I don't get stuck drinking something I did not order.

Good food, never been disappointed, always fresh. the staff…read moreare friendly. Mum & pop restaurant, clean decor, clean restaurant. Usually eat here every weekend and, will continue to do so.

This was my first time coming here since they moved to this location, a bit farther from home…read more Thankfully, not much has changed. They still make good food at good prices, and with good service in a nice clean environment! Keep it up!

Food: 2/5 Ribs are tough and fatty. They were sent back…read more "Blackened" cod was not blackened. The cajan seasoning was an odd choice imo: it just didn't work. The accompanying broccolini was way under cooked (the stalks were difficult to chew). Maple bourbon salmon tasted good. The accompanying rice was cool at time of serving. Service: 3/5 The waitress was friendly but not that attentive; had to be prompted for water after the first bottle was provided. One of the meal orders was wrong (completely different dish than was ordered). The restaurant Manager came to apologize, and at the same time asked if the incorrect dish was attempted because it was apparently "delicious". We waited nearly 30 mins for the right dish- which was unfortunately the inedible ribs noted above. Then we waited 20 more minutes for our dessert which was ordered at the beginning with our mains. After 20 mins waiting we decided it was time to call it quits and leave. The waitress was apologetic for the experience. The restaurant Manager however did not stop to speak to us about our experience as we passed him on our way out. This was the worst restaurant experience I've had in years. I absolutely would not return or recommend this restaurant to anyone. Ambiance: 4/5 The restaurant is located on the picturesque waterfront of Pickering. It's beautiful. The noise level however is HIGH. It is very difficult to have a normal level volume conversation. I found myself really having to focus when my parents were speaking. The parking is a nightmare. It's very very tight. Insufficient spaces and getting in/out is interesting but that's not the restaurant's fault- it's just the way it is.

Nice ambiance, great view of the Harbour and Lake. Food was a bit of a miss. I oredered the Jerk…read moreChicken, it was spicy but it lacked the Jerk flavour. My friend ordered the Diavolo pizza and it was over done. Come for the ambiance and not the food.

The food at Angelique's is nothing short of spectacular. The blueberry French toast and apple pie…read moreFrench toast were amazing. Prepare to lineup if you try to visit during peak times. It is a fairly small restaurant. The service was decent given how busy the restaurant was.

Updated review. My most recent visit to Angelique Family restaurant was to celebrate my…read moremother-in-law's birthday. We ordered eggs benedict with by far the best Hollandaise sauce you can get. The poached eggs were medium with lots of yolk to spread on the peameal bacon and english muffin. The shredded potato hashbrown is addictive and massive portions. The baked beans were nice and warm to compliment your breakfast. I ordered the 3 eggs over easy with 3 sausages and 3 bacon. They actually serve 4 eggs which I assume they are using medium sized eggs. That's OK as the extra makes up for the smaller eggs. You get a choice of toast ( white, whole wheat or rye) along with shredded potato hashbrowns or home fries. My mother-in-law ordered the Western Omelet with ham and onion. She really enjoyed the dish and she managed to eat almost half of the dish. The coffee is bottomless and the service is very friendly. I suggest dressing up for the cold weather because you might have to lineup outside the restaurant. I don't think they take reservations and it's first come first serve.

Tip: The sirloin and lobster tail meal for $25 is a great deal…read more After completing a bunch of errands on Saturday, I was ready for lunch. I was in the eastern end of Scarborough, close to Pickering. I first thought of having breakfast for lunch. I would only have 45 minutes to enjoy my food at the nearest breakfast joint. I felt like a steak. I did a search for Chuck's Roadhouse and this one in Pickering was close by. I drove over there, which took roughly nine minutes. It's located in a small plaza. I managed to find a parking spot fairly close to the entrance. I backed my car into the spot and walked in. I was immediately greeted by a friendly woman. She asked me whether I wanted to sit at the bar or the dining area. I went with the latter. I got a menu. I visit Chuck's regularly that I have my usual order. I got the following items: - Diet Coke - Sirloin and lobster tail meal with mashed potatoes and gravy I upgraded my fries. I got mashed potatoes with gravy instead. I asked for a medium doneness for my steak. I placed my order with Domnica, who was extremely attentive and friendly. I needed to use the washroom. I headed over there, dodging two male servers who were kind to get out of the way. My bladder needed attention after three hours of hydration. The women's washroom was clean. There were three stalls. The one that I used was clean. The lock didn't lock properly, but it was good enough to not let anyone in. I got back to my booth and my Diet Coke was on the table. It was cold, fizzy, and delicious. I ended up having a couple of refills during my time here. It was great that I had a huge screen with four different sports happening. I saw the Colorado Avalanche crush the Detroit Red Wings. The Winnipeg Jets pre-game show was on after a women's tennis match. I watched women's curling from Mississauga. There was Formula 1 racing that I had to ignore because any sport on an ice surface interests me a lot more these days. My server put bottles of Chuck's steak sauce and Heinz ketchup on my table. I didn't use any of them, but was glad that I had options. It didn't take long for my meal to arrive. It looked so good. I was so hungry that I went into devour mode. My steak was excellent. It was seasoned nicely and cooked as I liked it to be. So good! The lobster tail was succulent. The clarified butter was excellent with the lobster tail morsels. Frankly, I ended up dunking everything into the butter. My mashed potatoes were so comforting. I usually pour the gravy over the mashed potatoes. I did the reverse. It was enjoyable dunking mashed potatoes into the flavourful gravy. I also dunked sirloin cubs into the gravy. Yum! The corn was yummy. I'm so glad that it's no longer corn on the cob. It's so much easier shovelling kernels of yumminess into my mouth. My server asked if I wanted anything else. I was stuffed. I got the bill. I paid with a credit card. I held my phone to the payment machine after specifying a tip. Done! I stayed a bit longer to finish my Diet Coke while watching the Jets pre-game show. I then used the washroom before heading out. The scary part was walking into the washroom with three loud women speaking Vietnamese to one another. The oldest woman did not lock her stall properly, so I saw more than I had wanted. What I don't get is that these two woman walked the third woman over to the washroom. They stood in front of the sink. Shouldn't they have noticed that the door was wide open? They were loud talking to one another after this incident. Personally, I would have been mortified if someone had seen me partially naked in a public washroom. I came out of the stall to wash my hands. The two women were staring at me. I stared right back with my you-didn't-help-your-friend-and-I-need-therapy-now stare. They stopped looking at me. So weird. Other than seeing a half-naked woman, I had a great lunch here. (53)

So, I called ahead to make a reservation because I have a wheelchair in my party of two. I got a…read morecall back from the Chuck's roadhouse in Pickering about five minutes later. The hostess, Avery, called to tell me she can't guarantee a table because I have a wheelchair. So I asked her, "do I need to cancel?" Avery responded that I didn't NEED to cancel, BUT, when I get there, she couldn't guarantee us a table. I told her it is an effort to get the wheelchair out of the car, my husband into it and then lift my husband back into the car and pack up the wheelchair and head elsewhere to rinse and repeat!!! I told her if I can't have a table, I would rather not put the effort in (I am in my latter 60's). She told me to suit myself. Wow!!! Very unsavoury customer relations and exudes prejudicial attitude towards the few disabled patrons.

Tip: Sign up for Perkins rewards for discounts on food and more…read more Two Saturdays ago, I was in the area and noticed this Perkins across the street. I don't frequent Pickering as much as I used to. It was new to me. I flagged checking it out in my head. Last Saturday, I dropped by for a late lunch after completing my errands. My first visit at a Perkins restaurant was in Winnipeg. I loved going there after a midnight shift to get pancakes and more. Sadly, Winnipeg doesn't have any Perkins eateries left. When I lived in the States, there was one Perkins in Rochester, MN. It's still there. I'm so glad. As a resident, I went there for a team lunch and when I was peckish for some breakfast. This eatery is in a plaza. It's next to Shawarma Royale and across from Dairy Queen, which are also new to me. I parked steps away from the entrance. It's wasn't all that busy at 2:30 pm on a Saturday. I walked in. I saw the sign to wait to be seated. I did while taking photos. It didn't take long for a nice woman to come over. She brought me to a booth. I thanked her. This woman wasn't my server, but did get me a Diet Coke. It was a bit off in flavour. I'm not sure if it was the ratio of syrup to carbonated water, or maybe the water. My refill was much better and the carbonation was great. Patricia would end up being my server. She came over and asked if I was ready to order. I was! I got these items: - French toast with scrambled eggs and sausage links - Diet Coke She came over to bring a warm bottle of maple syrup. It was a nice touch. My food didn't take long to arrive. It looked yummy. I thanked her and went to town. The French toast slices were excellent. They had a bit of powdered sugar on top. Not a lot. Just the right amount. I slathered on some butter on each slice and then poured the warm maple syrup on top. Delicious! They were crispy and chewy where they should be. The sausage links were nicely browned and had some nice crispness. Yummy! I liked my scrambled eggs. Perfect! No complaints here. The only downside was that my server didn't really check on me, except for the Diet Coke refill when I was practically done with my meal. She checked on everyone else, which was a bit odd. When I got my drink refill, she gave me my bill. What if I wanted a slice of chocolate french silk pie? You didn't ask. You simply presumed that I was done. I signed up for Perkins rewards. I have some perks that are waiting or me to use. Although Perkins is American, I've noticed that this eatery wants to tell you that it's Canadian-owned. The ketchup in French's, which is Canadian. There's also a huge Canadian flag when you enter this restaurant. I paid at the table. My server gave me the payment machine. I paid with a credit card by tipping and tapping. Done! I used the washroom before I headed home. The washrooms are by the entrance. The women's washroom was clean. The stall that I used was also clean and decent. It's a good Perkins. I'd return for more good eats. I hope that someone checks up on me as much as the other customers in the eatery. (409)

I dropped in at Perkins in Pickering for some breakfast after a nearby appointment. They have a…read morepretty good deal that includes bacon, sausage, eggs, and pancakes for only 8.95. It's a pretty good value for the money. I do have to mention that their web site sucks. You can't access the Canadian menus. Despite listing five Canadian locations, when clicking on "View Menu", a message pops up stating "No restaurants matching that store reference". It's been like that for years.

We came to the pub to celebrate my birthday. It was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait to be…read moreseated. I had the fried shrimp sandwich (on a separate menu) and my partner had the fish and chips. The food was definitely pub food. I enjoyed my sandwich a lot but it was massive. I had to take the shrimp out of the bread. The fish and chips was reportedly also good. Service was prompt and prices were reasonable.

Wednesday poutine nights are absolutely amazing. The steak made me very happy. The staff are…read morefriendly and quick. We often go in large groups of 10 or more and still amazing and accurate service.

I had the good fortune of running into some old high school friends that I've known for decades,…read moreand we decided to grab some lunch at Moxies. They had the Blackened Chicken Burger and Dry Ribs, as well as Caesar Salad, and I had the Chicken Alfredo. Everything tasted great! The pasta was even better than I had expected. I would definitely order it again. The restaurant was clean and classy, with quick, excellent service.

Tips: - Happy hour happens twice a day, every day. The…read morefirst happens between 2 pm and 5 pm. The second is from 9 pm till close. - If you are tall, be careful standing up at your booth and hitting your head on a hanging lamp. After running errands last Saturday, I was ready for lunch. I remembered seeing this Moxie's near Pickle Barrel the last time I was at The Shops at Pickering City Centre (formerly Pickering Town Centre). Moxie's has better happy hour hours than Pickle Barrel. I'd make it to the former for the 2 pm till 5 pm period. It didn't take long for me to drive from eastern Markham to this shopping mall. It's a bit crazy to weave through it, but I got a decent parking spot fairly close to the eatery's entrance. It was raining, so I walked in wearing a hoodie, armed with an umbrella. I was promptly seated at a comfy booth. I was near the washrooms, although I didn't see a sign saying that it was the path to them. Weird. Folks walking in and out of the corridor tipped me off. Daelynn was my server. It was busy at this eatery at around 2:30 pm. She was nice. I do like happy hour menus these days. You can save a bit, which I appreciate. I started with these items: - Diet Coke - Absolut sippin' soda with bellini - Steak frites My boozy bellini soda came to me first. It's basically a slushy bellini soda with Absolut vodka. For $6, it was enjoyable. However, the bellini peachy flavour was subtle. I would have preferred a more bold, juicy peach taste. I got a Diet Coke. It was fizzy and cold. Sadly, it took forever to get a refill from my server. A friendly bartender who happened to walk by to pick up my empty glass offered to fill it up a couple of times. Yay! My steak frites came out. It was so good. It was regularly $38. The happy hour price made it $27. Such a steal these days! I got my steak medium. It had the best chimichurri on top. The steak was perfectly done. Yummy! I got an arugula salad as a side that was unexpected. I tore through it. It was fresh and delicious. I ended up dabbing bites of my salad into the chimichurri. Even my fries went into it. My fries were crispy. It came with ketchup. They were fine, but I loved the arugula salad more. I got dessert. I went with a key lime pie without any whipped cream. It arrived as specified. I love key lime pie. It was tart and yummy. The crust was perfect. It wasn't dry. It wasn't full of moisture. It was perfect. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. Done! I used the washroom before I left. It was clean and nicely maintained. No issues. If you are tall, you may want to take care getting up from your booth if there's a hanging lamp. I didn't and hit my head on the one above my booth. Luckily, I didn't hit my head on it hard. I'd returned again for more good eats and drinks. Maybe I should try happy hour during the weekday, as it probably won't be as hectic. (174)

Halibut House Fish & Chips shop gets my vote for fast casual dining and takeout. It's one of those…read morewell laid out modern restaurants with lots of room for the whole family, good lighting, and nostalgic comfort food at affordable prices. The cod fish was a decent size portion. It came with a heap of coleslaw and freshly cut fries which were served steaming hot out of the kitchen. Talk about freshness! Each table had a bottle of ketchup and a bottle of tartar sauce which was convenient for diners. Very clean and tidy inside. Service was prompt, personable and efficient. Check back for their special offers which are advertised on their window posters.

Tip: The halibut is exceptionally tasty…read more I like visiting this part of Pickering. There are a ton of businesses to explore. I visited Food Basics, Home Depot, and this Halibut House Fish and Chips for the first time in one visit. After shopping at the first two businesses, I was ready for a late lunch. I looked at this eatery, and felt that fish and chips were perfect. I drove over to this eatery. I backed into a spot and walked in. I got Sophia welcoming me, who ultimately was my server. She asked if I was here to pick up an order. Nope, I wanted to dine in. She said that I could sit anywhere. I chose a booth with a window view. It was comfortable. I got a menu. I looked at it. Halibut is my favourite fish. I normally do onion rings as the side. I saw sweet potato fries and went it them. My order: - Diet Pepsi (3) - Halibut and sweet potato fries Sadly, this place doesn't have fountain drinks. I was thirsty, which accounted for the first can of Diet Pepsi. My meal was generous in size, which required two more cans to wash everything down. I like that this place has both Coke and Pepsi products. It was also great to get a cup with ice in it. I liked the squeeze bottles containing ketchup and tartar sauce. They were easy to use without shaking a classic ketchup bottle to try and get the ketchup to flow. No mess. Great! I should invest in squeeze bottles at home. I loved my meal. The halibut was crispy and flaky. Delicious! It was my first time having sweet potato fries at any Halibut Fish and Chips eatery. They were excellent. I'd get them again. Coleslaw was a part of my meal. I loved it so much. It was fresh and had the perfect crunch. I polished it off first. I liked dining here. It's much nicer than the one in Markham. This location is definitely newer. I paid with a credit card. I tipped and tapped. Done! I used the washroom before I left. It was clean. No issues. I look forward to returning for more good eats when I'm in the area. (264)

I finally had a chance to make a return visit to the recently opened Gabby's in Pickering, this…read moretime with friends. Our evening on their spacious patio started with some refreshing cocktails - Tequila Sunrise, Grand Thai Tea, and Sparkling Mango Mint. They looked good and tasted great! We ordered the Sharing Platter to start, while we decided on the rest of our meal. It included chicken tenders, onion rings, garlic cheese fingers, pickle spears, carrot and celery sticks, and assorted dips. It was all good! For our main courses, we got a bit carried away. Everything on the menu looked really good and it was hard to choose so we ended up with Fish Tacos, Triple Decker Club Sandwich, Chicken Cobb Salad, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Fajitas, and the Kids' Burger. Everything tasted great, with the fish tacos, cobb salad, and fajitas being our favourites. If we weren't so stuffed, we would have tried their desserts. Next time. With good food and good service, we'll definitely return!

Visited Gabby's for the first time. The food (sweet chili thai chicken wings, hot honey garlic and…read morehot chicken tenders, fries and sweet potato fries) was all very good. The beer that was served to my friends seemed to be fine but my diet coke was flat unfortunately. We had a trainee server which might have contributed to our bills being completely messed up but we just paid them anyway...no biggie. I thought it was odd that we didn't receive an actual bill. However, we could see what we were paying for on the payment terminal if we asked. They missed an opportunity to share a QR code or ask customers to submit a review...but I'm submitting a review anyway.