Service was quick and excellent. Both the inside and patio made for a very relaxing ambiance…read more Jerk chicken was tender and moist, with a very nice spice, fries were very flavourful and crispy, coleslaw was creamy and herbaceous with a pleasant dill flavour, would have given 5 stars if not for the Mac and cheese. It was a little plain and a few elbows were crunchy. Drink menu was also a little limited. Overall an excellent place for bbq!

The brisket and ribs were extreamly tender and succulent. Strong barbecue flavor with sauce…read more Overall pretty sweet and smoky as bbq should be. It's a small restaurant with a cozy ambiance. At lunch time it's pretty quiet and the service is relatively quick. I can always trust this place to have quality ribs and brisket!

I can't believe this place had such a low Yelp rating; let's change that…read more This is the best BBQ I've ever had. I've had BBQ in Texas, I've had it at rib fests across the country, and nothing has satisfied my BBQ dreams like Mad Ox did. I was serving someone the brisket and it was so tender, it was falling off my fork. I had to get a spoon to scoop it up for them. It melted in my mouth and hit all the right smoky notes. The absolute crown jewel is the Beef Back Ribs. Served on a massive slab, how can you not feel awed by it? Doused with smoky and slightly spicy BBQ sauce, the tender but meaty bites sent me into a food haze over and over. The meat combo is the way to go, you can try everything. Make sure you get the spicy chicken sausage. It's cheesy inside! You could probably eat the meats and leave satisfied, but the sides are also worth mentioning. Of the bunch, I loved the "Brisket Mac N Cheese". It's not Mac in a skillet, but the cheesy sauce is infused with flavors. The "Street Corn" and "Truffle Fries" are also elevated versions of any you've had before. At the end of the day, I was very satisfied with the quality and quantity of the food I was paying for. It's not cheap, but I really felt like I was eating food that was crafted by a master chef. But you also never get the sense from the servers that it's a hoity toity place. The restaurant has a smooth, understated elegance. It's a fancy place but not pretentious at all. It's a place that simultaneously feels like home and fine dining. That's what soul food is all about, and if I'm crazy to say this is the best soul food I've ever had, then that must be why they call it Mad Ox no?

We had previously ordered take out at Mad Ox and decided to dine in. We arrived at about noon on a…read moreSunday for lunch. The restaurant almost empty and we were seated immediately. At the table, they provide a QR code to access their menu. At first, I thought this did not work, but realized it was a link directly to a PDF which is downloaded. We decided to order the Backyard BBQ platter for us to share. This platter consists of 2 sauces, several picked items, and a choice of three meats. We choose the following: 1 lb Beef Brisket 1 lb Beef Back Ribs 1/2 lb Brazilian Tri Tip Being a platter, one would expect a couple side dishes to be included like they include with their plates, however this is not the case. So, we had to order waffle first and coleslaw in addition to the platter. The portions of food for the platter seem large on when listed on the menu, however they are much smaller than expected. As for the food, the brisket and the tri tip were very dry and lacked a lot of taste. It's odd because slow smoked meats should be moist, smokey and the dry rub should permeate the meat, disappointedly the brisket was not. The only standout of the entire meal were the back ribs. The ribs were full of flavour and fall of the bone tender. The waffle fries and coleslaw were just OK, and again I expected larger portions of both. Service, however, was very good and our server explained some of the options. So, our experience and food quality were much better during our first visit when ordered takeout, although we did order different things. Nevertheless, I am very disappointed in our last visit because most of the meat dishes were dry and lacked that BBQ flavour, the portions were smaller than expected, and we had to order side dishes in addition the platter.

I love this place the staff here are great the food is amazing. Look at this for one person pulled…read morepork on a bun. Bun on the side

We tried it. The ribs was good. Bit not that good to be on…read moreour menu. Wings definitely not!

Food was not bad at all. I had a sausage sandwich and onion rings. It's a little on the pricier…read moreside due to it being a barbecue restaurant, but I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The dining area is wide open and somewhat spacious. It was somewhat reminiscent of a cafeteria maybe hence the name. I wasn't sure what to think when I got there, but the service was pretty good and the food came out on a timely manner. I was impressed by their barbecue sauce. I normally like to have ranch with my onion rings, but the barbecue sauce was pretty nice with it. I will definitely try to keep this place on my radar next time I'm in the Brampton area.

The best burger I've ever had in my life wow!!! First food stop in Toronto did not disappoint. I…read moreordered the 2 meats and 2 slides platter (brisket and ribs were my meats. For sides I got dirty rice and onion rings). This truly could have been eaten by two people. Very generous portion sizes. The food Was tender and delicious. Meat was seasoned well. I got house BBQ and apple BBQ. Other people in my people got the burger fries and honey hot chicken sandwich. No complaints with the food. The customer service was wonderful. We dined in and it was very clean. Highly recommend

We ate in June 2026. 1) The floors are very sticky,…read moreespecially in the bathroom area. 2) The cups are all plastic, no glass. 3) Bathrooms are as clean as a gas station bathroom. Fixtures need repair. 4) staff are friendly. 5) Food was ok, but not fancy. Super saucy, too saucy, could not taste the meat. I prefer Scaddabush quality of restaurant, so this restaurant is more like fast food with restaurant pricing.

Small portions, fatty meat, dried out ribs, not great value for the money. The service staff were…read morenice.

Located in a very unassuming "plaza", I was pleased to find them, as we we happen to be looking at…read morea storage unit in the same plaza. I caught the sign quickly as we were driving by and turning it. It was dinner time, so I went on Google maps, curious to what resto it was. To my surprise it was RD's! Of course I knew what RD's was but had never been. Perfect opportunity! I ordered a small loaded Mac and cheese with Buffalo chicken. At first bite, I was like yup. Yup, that's the one. My tastebuds were happy. The noodles I think were just a taaaad undercooked for me. Perhaps this is done to hold its structure against all the creamy cheesiness. But ya, that is pretty much the only critique from me. I loved how cheesy it was and all the cheese pulls in between the noodles. The Buffalo chicken flavour paired so well with the Mac and cheese. I'm glad I got this because you really need a change in texture and a flavour that compliments the continuous cheese. The heat from the Buffalo was also perfect with the creaminess. I would defs order this again and I'm interested in trying other items on the menu. The prices are a bit steep, I'm not going to lie. However, I get it, we're living in 2022. Crazy times.

The service was very quick and the staff was really kind. The ambiance is very homey and the food…read morewas made to order, there are places to sit while waiting. The food was okay I would go back and try other things on the menu cause they had a lot of good options. The cornbread was more like a pound cake it was very dense wasn't getting much cornmeal flavor or texture it was a good amount for the price but it was not cornbread more like a cake. The mac and cheese was not my favourite it was good for the portion and the price but I wouldn't order again pasta could've cooked a little longer and could've used a bit more seasoning. The brisket sandwich was good meat was tender and there was a good amount of meat they didn't skimp however I do not think it was worth the price.

High rating and me craving for meat led me to this place. Ordered the combo that came with pulled…read morepork (or beef?), ribs, and beef brisket, and fries. Least favorite: pulled pork(or beef?). Too sweet. Almost didnt touch it. Beef brisket doesnt have much flavor or juicy as i hope. But it's good balance with the stronger-flavor of the tender ribs. And i almost never finish fries in any place i have been, but wow....fries here are good!! The coleslaw also help with balancing overall flavor. They are flexible with my combo (more beef brisket and ribs to replace wings & sausage). Friendly and quick service. Definitely will go back to try other dishes (pasta, sandwich, the famous dessert). Overall, the food hits the spot! My craving is satisfied.

Revisited this spot this time during the winter and had a great BBQ meal. We ordered the smoke…read moreplate again and this time the presentation is a little different than before, no need for gimmicks like dry ice before for a smokey show. I do like that the yummy sauce they had on top is now at the side so we can adjust as needed. I can absolutely still taste the smokiness from the BBQ. A good variety of BBQ and would recommend it if you're not sure what to get. The fries were also crispy good. We also ordered the French burger. I only tasted a bite. Who knew that the French like it that spicy? Good thing our server warned our so we had the sauce on the side instead of what would normally be cooked into the patty. It's still good but at least we can adjust to our liking. Service was prompt and friendly. They definitely deserve more customers!

After seeing this restaurant all over social media with lots of hype, my friend and I finally…read moredecided to try their all you can eat brunch. While there was a decent selection of dishes, the overall taste was disappointing. Many items were under-seasoned and bland, and several of the meat dishes were cold. Mimosas were great. Unfortunately, the experience felt underwhelming given the expectations.

Ok let's review.. my wife and I went to brickyard after months of social media teasing.. they…read morementioned curry goat and oxtail and I was there.. we went on a Friday at around 4:30 pm ., they advertised a dinner buffet.. $40 per person plus $4 pop.. with free refills.:, The server was good .. she did her thing.. the food was good .. I liked the curry goat and oxtail.. they were good .. my wife had the rest of the buffet.. I found the wings were cold and the ribs were over sauced and a little on the cold side.. as well as the bbq chicken.. a bit overdone and dry.. also not as hot.. overall 6.5/10..,it lacks presentation.. so.. it's a black owned business.. so I always like to support my people.. they just have to step it up a bit .. cheers