I have been buying my meat from The Food Plus Company for years now. The quality is exceptional…read more The service is exceptional. They check all the boxes and their meat products are the best around. Stop buying meat at Costco or grocery stores check out food plus company.

Ok, so we finally had the steaks and both cuts were very delicious! Well marbled and tender, two…read moresteaks were more than enough for a meal for 3 of us and we had some leftovers for the next day's wrap. Definitely will try out their other cuts!

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.

Excellent price point for the large portions. Great for large groups. Good vege options. Kids menu…read morehas variety and portions also large. Can't go wrong with this standard American cuisine. Loved it! Banana bread French toast was fantastic and so big I couldn't finish. Warm service and waitress went out of her way to remake donuts for the children due to a mistake that * I made. Very nice. Will certainly be back.

November 2, 2024 - I treated my niece and her cousin on a little cousin night out to movie and…read moredinner. I've been to Smash Kitchen before so I thought the kids would like this. But..... my gosh. The dishes looked nice. My niece said her food was okay. Her cousin said his food was overcooked. My dish was trash, my gosh, I couldn't stomach the taste. The salmon was tough, tasted bad, rank. The seasoning was weird and didn't pair well. It had some kinda spice that tasted odd. I don't even know what to say about it. But later that night I was throwing up well into the morning. I only eat possibly 3-4 small bites, most of the dish was left back. I still tipped and didn't complain as I just wanted the kids to have a nice night without arguing with whoever. As I write this I am reminded of the disgusting taste. NEVER again for that dish! Now that I think about it I honestly shouldn't have tipped. Paying for that dish was already above and beyond!

The portions are great and the price is reasonable. I love the unagi don. Comes with rice and…read morevegetables and sauce.

This was a great place to grab a takeout meal. Decided to come here after reading all the great…read morereviews and was not disappointed! I ordered the hibachi beef short ribs after asking the cashier what their most popular dishes were. The short ribs were very tasty and came with some sauces on the side. It came with rice (I chose fried rice) and some veggies. There are also a few seats inside if you prefer to dine in!

I had a wonderful Sunday Brunch at The Brock House in Whitby…read more The food selection is excellent--everything from a made‑to‑order omelette station to fresh pizza, roast beef, salads, and plenty of fruit. The dessert table was a highlight, with lots of great options, and drip coffee is included. All the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality, and the service throughout our visit was warm and friendly. The interior has a cozy, welcoming feel that makes it an easy place to settle in and enjoy a relaxed meal. Reservations are highly recommended, and the good news is you can book directly through their website, which makes planning ahead simple. A great spot for a delicious and comfortable weekend brunch.

I came to The Brock House for dinner. Thankfully we had made reservations because they seemed to be…read morebusy. We were seated in the back room along with a party table. The ambiance is quite nice but the vibe was off for me. I couldn't put my finger on it at first but having reflected on the evening, I feel as though the staff was just condescending and 'fake'. I ordered the lobster tacos and the other guests I was with, both ordered the prime rib sandwich. They saw the sandwich delivered to another table and were impressed by the size and presentation. They, however, did not receive the same and were quite disappointed. That being said, I think consistency is lacking. My tacos were quite tasty and I was satisfied with my dish. If I were to go back, I would order it again. Overall, it's not a restaurant I would go out of my way to get to.

Came here with the family during a snowstorm. It's my second or third time at the Keg but first…read moretime here. Last one I went to was around 10 years ago. This place is quite huge, lots of seats, place was quite busy on a Friday night. We had a reservation that was changed multiple times to a later time. Regardless they accommodated us without hesitation. We had Kristy (spelling?) as our server and she was so patient, honestly phenomenal. Our drinks and food came at the right time, we didn't wait that long. We ordered a bunch of appetizers - I enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, bacon and shrimp, mac & cheese was good, mushrooms. All were really good honestly. We also made friends with Cyvo, positive energy, such a vibe! We will definitely come back here again!

We went a couple of Friday's to the Keg Ajax…read more We have always frequented this location as it's super close by We made reservations Highly recommend to do so Even at 8:30 it was busy and we had to wait a bit for our table to be prepared It was a nice upscale vibe to the night Our server was really friendly and attentive Kudos to her service We started with the calamari Really good My husband had the 8oz Top Sirloin with fries He enjoyed it I had the Caesar salad with chicken It was good Chicken was a bit rubbery Overall it was nice night and we will definitely come again

We went last month to Chuck's Roadhouse in Ajax…read more We were suggested to check this spot out for their half-price appies after 9 or during happy hour The spot is your typical sports bar Lots of TVs with the game on Fairly loud Our server was quick and prompt throughout the evening No issues at all there Unfortunately the food was not that good The bruschetta had too much balsamic on it The mozzarella sticks were meh and the sauce that came with it wasn't that good The only thing I enjoyed was the onion rings which were really good I didn't have any of the sliders as that's what my hubby ordered He liked them I probably won't come again for the appy offer Could have been better

We went this past Friday to Chuck's…read more We went for the after hours appys They are 1/2 price after 9pm Their appy hour The spot was busy on a Friday It definitely has a sports bar/casual vibe There was a Jays game on so that's likely why it was busy We ordered from the appy menu for our meal We ordered the sliders, mozzarella sticks, bruschetta flatbread and the onion rings Meal was okay We loved the onion rings and sliders The flatbread wasn't so good and the mozza sticks....thought the sauce that accompanied them was ehhhh Maybe I would try something different next time ....but could have been better

Service was lovely, we ordered the side table Caesar salad, which was very well dressed. Then got…read morethe ribeye plus the New York steak and scallops. All of our steaks were under seasoned. We should have said something in retrospect but the meat was cooked well and tender. Even the mashed potato was under seasoned. Based on all the other reviews, perhaps we were just an outlier in seasoning. Will definitely mention something next time, if we go back.

November 9th, 2025 - Birthday Dinner for my two friends…read more We ordered: Table Caesar salad x2 24oz Prime Rib Peter's Cut 50oz Tomahawk Steak Banana Foster x2 Highly recommended the Table Side Caesar Salad! We get it every time we go!

On our way home on 401 we did a quick stop to grab a meal that we can have in our car. Found this…read morespot that was rated high. The staff is so friendly. The owner/manager was very helpful and was aware what items were vegan. He was super friendly as well. The inside was clean and tidy as well and it was busy. The food was amazing and what made it better was the service of the staff and manager/owner. We had three vegan bowls - a Veggie Soy Crumble (ground) and two Cauliflower Bites one made extra spicy and one regular. The bowls were generously topped and the beans, rice, protein were flavoured well. The sauces added a good dimension to the food. The Corn and Bean Salsa and the Mango Salsa were really good. The Habanero and the Chilli Maple sauces were outstanding. Specially the Habanero. Thanks for letting us know Cilantro Lime contains honey. Wish there was dairy free cheeze available as well. Guacamole was included (yay!) If we are in Pickering, definitely stopping by again here.

I had a craving for something fresh as I was driving by Extreme Burrito. It's been a while since…read moreI've enjoyed their food so it was the perfect opportunity to satisfy my craving. I had one of their burrito bowls, with pulled pork, rice, refried beans, mixed vegetables, cheese, and more. It was very flavourful, and colourful. Yummy!

Tips: - Happy hours are weekdays from 3 pm till 5 pm, and…read morefrom 8 pm till close. - Brunch is every day till 3 pm. I miss Pickle Barrel. Markham had one for decades at CF Markville Mall. I was sad when it closed for good. I was recently at Centerpoint Mall. That Pickle Barrel location had closed for good, too. Which Pickle Barrel location is closest to me these days? It's this one in Pickering, at the Shops at Pickering City Centre, which used to be called Pickering Town Centre. After running errands a couple of Saturdays ago is eastern Markham, I drove over here to check it out. I needed lunch. This eatery isn't attached to the mall. Rather, it's a standalone building that faces Liverpool Road. It's technically across from Cineplex. I found a parking spot fairly close to the main entrance. I backed my car into the spot and walked in. A man was ahead of me. He was picking up takeout. It took the greeter some time to fetch his food. The customer tapped to pay and was about to leave. The male staffer noticed that the transaction was declined and had to try again. I was waiting patiently for five minutes. He asked me if I was also picking up food. Nope, I wanted to dine in. He realized that he was taking a long time helping this male customer that he asked his female colleague to help me to a table. This woman got me a table in the bar, which was where most customers were. It was comfortable. I got to see the Twins-Jays baseball game, which was tough watching my two favourite teams play against each other. I got the nicest server who was also doing bartender duties. I had come at 3:20 pm. There was no happy hour on weekends. I had missed brunch by twenty minutes. Bummer. Gone are the days of leafing through a thick PIckle Barrel menu to figure out what you wanted. I used to get the spaghetti with a giant meatball. Sadly, this dish wasn't on the menu, which seems to have been scaled back by 80%, I'd reckon. I did feel like pasta and got the bolognese pasta, which uses linguini. Perfect! It comes with a starter. I chose the soup of the day, which was beef barley. I also ordered a Diet Coke. I visited the washroom after placing my order. It was around the corner from the bar. It was fancy, clean, and inviting. No complaints. I used it again before I left to head home. My Diet Coke was waiting for me at the table. It was fizzy and cold. I drank it too fast and had a considerable wait before I could flag my server for a refill. She seemed to be the only person waiting on everyone before a fellow male staffer pitched midway through my meal. The beef barley was hearty and delicious. It had red bell peppers in it, which was a nice touch from your usual ingredients. My bolognese linguine had arrived. It looked yummy. I dug in. The bolognese sauce was excellent. It had the perfect balance of ground beef and sauce. The linguini was al dente and worked nicely with the sauce. It was comforting and hit the spot. It had a few microgreens, which were fun to eat with the pasta. I felt like dessert. I got the gluten-friendly chocolate cake. It consisted of chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse, and fresh berries. I don't have an issue with gluten. I went for this dessert because I love berries with chocolate cake. This dessert was fabulous. The cake was moist. I frankly couldn't tell that it was gluten-free. The mousse was yummy. This entire dessert wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. I loved the strawberries and blueberries. My servers were friendly and great. I paid with a credit card. I thanked the woman, tipped, and was done. I had a lovely, casual lunch here. The Twins ultimately beat the Blue Jays 9-4. It was great watching the game while I had some good grub. I hope to return and take advantage of either the brunch or happy hour menu when I'm in the area again. The food and drinks were great. Staff were friendly and competent. (166)

Overall the food and service has spiralled downhill over the past few years. Service is…read moreincreasingly becoming slower and slower. Today, we went for brunch, I ordered Avocado toast and I kid you not - there was NO avocado on it! lol There was only one piece of toast too. I obviously pointed out that there was no avocado so they remade it, and it was super soggy. The simplest breakfast was this messed up.