Tried a dinner at The Civic! Ambiance is nice. As for food:…read moreWe tried the: - Crispy duck confit - the addition of grapes was nice and added an extra freshness to the vegetables Slow cooked beef short rib - this was really good! Tender, soft, juicy. Came with rapini and carrots. - Duck breast - I would have preferred if it was a bit less chewy. I did like the risotto. - Cheesecake - advertised to have pistachio sable and candied sweet potato but the flavours are quite subtle. Other than that, it's a traditional cheesecake! - Tiramisu - this was still semi frozen you know when ice cream sometimes has a kind of "crunchy" feeling because of icy pockets within the cream? That's what it felt like... Overall items were not as good as I expected other than the slow cooked short rib :(

Loved the ambiance, friendly staff, good service. Food OK. The beef short ribs was fall off the…read morebones. The chicken veloute soup is so good. My margarita drink is not watered down, I got a buzz right away which I loved. We ordered Americano coffee (special coffee, no refill) and taste good.

The Local is a trendy place with super friendly servers. Our server Jackie is attentive and so…read morenice. We were asked at the door where we wanted to sit. Their patio is like a little hidden gem but we elected to sit inside. The booths inside are huge. We ordered appetizers to share as it was late on a Sunday. We had the pork tacos, shrimp dumplings and the peanut chicken satay noodle salad. We did order the potatoe skins but they ran out of that item. The shrimp dumplings are yummy. The pork tacos was good but missing a flavour (recommended a slaw to help). The best dish is the peanut chicken satay noodle salad. Crunchy, peanuty and limey. All the flavours to make the salad fresh and tasty. Overall, a good eatery to try out. Just note parking is quite limited and the dishes are pricey.

Local is a solid gastro pub that features Ontario beers on tap listed on a handy sign hanging on…read morethe wall as well as international brews. The Pilsner Urquell served in their matching mug was a nice touch. Two floors, downstairs more casual, an outside sitting area for when the weather cooperates. Lots of TVs showing sports. The food is good. Had grilled fish tacos with a side of fries. The nachos app was just ok. Their burgers are excellent. Prices are starting to creep up a bit. Service is friendly and very welcoming.

Friendly and attentive service. It was a packed night; it was the weekend, game was on, and there…read morewas also a big group in one section and yet food came fast. Hot, tasty, served with a smile. Despite how busy it was, staff came to check on us frequently. It was noisy so just a warning, if you want a quiet place to watch the game & have a drink without loud patrons, this is not the place for you lol. I cannot say enough, how delicious the food is.

Came here last month to meet with a friend who I have known for almost 20 years. We moved to…read moreOshawa a couple of years ago and haven't really explored around. I picked this place based on what saw on the menu Atmosphere: B In general, a standard sports bar and pub. Apparently there was an entire hockey team that had a celebration, so people were saying it was a longer lineup than usual. I like the giant TV in the middle of the main bar area. Noise level was ok for a sports bar to be. The area where we sat was a bit on the darker side, but still bright enough light to enjoy our meal Service: A+ We didn't wait to long for our table, maybe 20 minutes. After a few minutes of browsing, we were greeted by our server. I feel really crappy for saying this, but I forgot her name. About midway in our meal, I asked her how often do people say that she looks like Elizabeth Olsen? And she said at least once a day. When I informed our server about what I wanted to order, she was very honest and said that based on feedback, the dish did not receive great feedback. I did get reassurance though that if I was not satisfied with my order, then she would take the proper steps needed to enjoy my meal. I initially ordered my meal with onion rings, but it did come with fries. I did inform our service and after reconfirming the order, she did bring an extra side of onion rings as was my order. The error was acknowledged and addressed properly. Overall, she was very informative and was always keeping us up to date with the progress of our meal, although it did feel like to took a bit longer than I feel it should have. Food: A When I was looking for places, I browsed various venues. The dish that caught my eye for this place was the soft shell crab burger. The pic on the menu looked really impressive to me. There was a giant crab that could barely fit into the burger bun. That's what pushed me to try this place. When I received the burger, it was definitely not like in the picture. The arms and legs that were sticking out in the picture were not there, and it looked like a small shell was all that was included in the bread with some sauce. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't matching, I chose to ignore that view and still take a bite. In spite of not getting the appearance on the menu, I was very surprised by the taste. I could easily taste the crab shell with the chipotle sauce and it was delicious. I really did savor bite. Of course it could always be bigger, but the taste was so good I definitely was pleased with my choice. I provided my feedback to our server as well. My friend ordered a pulled pork sandwich and it looked pretty good. I was able to get a small bite, and although it was good, it wasn't anything that really stood out in my mind. Sides were definitely tasty. I liked the onion rings more than the fries. Didn't really feel like splurging on a beverage, kept it simple with a water Value: B In this time of rampant inflation, going out really is a luxury now. I have never been to this pub before, so I can't really compare it to previous visits to see if the serving size has changed. In general, I think that it's not uncommon to go to a sit down service and spend upwards of 30-40$ per person. My total bill came just under 20$ with tax and tip. It did help a bit with the extra side, but for the overall taste of my burger, I felt it was a fair price. As previously mentioned, of the burger was a bit bigger, that would have been better Overall: A- This establishment provided an excellent experience for a first visit. We went during prime time for eating out on a Friday evening, so its not really surprised for waiting for seating. Our server was excellent, my food was delicious and the service was too notch. Overall, I would definitely consider coming back here for a quick bite or to catch the Raptors when they start winning again.

We have been struggling to find a good brunch spot in the area. Finally found this place…read more Every thing we ordered came hot and fresh. Cozy place and great service. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.

Very solid diner style cafe, excellent pancakes! It can get really packed around brunch time…read more Service was really helpful and friendly, but some food items took a while to come, probably as the restaurant was completely full while I was there

Ok I returned for a second time to try more dishes and was impressed. Glad I returned because I was…read moreimpressed with my dish and the service was very good once again. I had the dill salmon which was fresh and cooked to perfection. Loved the seasoned rice and steamed veggies. Just a healthy , balanced meal at a fair price. Bruschetta was wonderful as was the fried pickles. Fantastic little spot in my neighbourhood and looking forward to enjoying more meals here.

My family and I enjoyed a really good meal, with most of us starting with French Onion Soup. Our…read moremains included seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salad, and great fries. It was all good, with good flavours, and generous portions. The food and service were really good, with a nice ambiance.

Food was great .I got ever easy with bacon The ho.e fries…read morewere abit too oily but the rest was good . Presentation was on point ! Service was good . Kind and attentive the place is very old school . A bit dark inside . The far back room is nice and bright . Very nice for events. I forgot to ask if the do . . I took my foodie baby with me . They do not have a change room for babies . They offered to use a table in the back. :( I will come back food is very affordable I paid 13$ and change +tip ! Amazing

已經唔係以前嗰間 Uncle Joe's ! 本人第一次去30年前聽過好好味，今非昔比！ 轉咗老細好幾個月聽講！…read more It's not Uncle Joe's before! I heard it for the first time 30 years ago. It's delicious. I've been listening to the golden brown for several months!

Food good. Service prompt, Nice atmosphere, Not too much noise, could carry a conversation…read morewithout having to raise voice too much. Restaurant about half full.

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.

Just came back from my weekly visit to your restaurant. As always the food and service from Pooja…read morewas great

Had great dining experience at Kathryn's tonight. The food was all tasty and well cooked (except…read morefor a WEE bit too much basil on the French onion soup). Prices are good and so are portions. I will be back. It's nice to have this "mom & pop" food option among all the giant conglomerates and restaurant chains these days. I know that breakfasts are great here too. Recommend!