Good food, good times and great bands. The people that go are friendly and welcoming. Took my sister there once and she loved it!

It's always fun to get together with old friends and get caught up. There were eight of us, with most meeting in high school many moons ago. Of the eight, seven ordered the Fish & Chips. Really??? This place offers a full menu with lots of choices! I had to be different so I ordered the Cobb Salad. The portions were all generous and the flavours were on point. Service was excellent! read more

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It's good that my neighbourhood doesn't have a pub like this one, or we'd be spending way too much time and money there. This pub has a homey atmosphere, 3 fireplaces, a heated patio, and the food is quite good. Service was fast and friendly, and the place is reasonably kid friendly. My wife and I both had the schnitzel, which was very good, however the sides of spaetzle and red cabbage were forgettable. Our son enjoyed his grilled cheese and fries. read more

Just ordered today and Black Dog screwed up my take out order. Asked for no cabbage with my Schnitzel order and it's all on my mashed potatoes and I can taste it, yuck. Plus the schnitzel has no seasoning anymore and the mashed potatoes portion is cheap......maybe because they didn't listen to my request. My wife's wrap barely had dressing. The lady behind the bar was nice and also the young lady who bagged my order. I've had service lapses since the new ownership change. read more

Honestly, great place! I was surprised to not see a higher rating here. Food is very well seasoned with lots of flavours. Portions are big! Ambiance is good (very pub feeling as expected). There are different spaces for different gatherings. Service is friendly. I'm there at least 1x month. My personal favourites are: - Appetizers: crispy artichokes, coconut shrimp - Meals: chicken schnitzel, chicken parm, Yorkshire pudding - Desert: warm apple crumble They have delicious specials and 1x month live music. Just give it a try and you won't regret it! read more

My friend lives in Pickering and I live in east Toronto so The Black Dog Pub has become our go-to spot when we're getting together for lunch. There's a cozy feeling to this pub and the staff is always so welcoming. We usually have a salad with steak on it and fries and we're always happy with the meal. If I lived close by, this would probably be my local pub. read more

Quiet Monday afternoon on the patio! We opted for their house beer (dog red) and a margarita on the rocks (since they don't carry gluten free beer which might I suggest would be a GREAT idea for bars to carry -- even if just having a few cans on hand to see if they move) Service was great and the food was good. Mussels were awesome and the ahi tuna club was good (could totally use more seasoning tho!) Overall, great local pub and the service would bring us back again without question! read more

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What a treat! The interior of this restaurant feels like an upscale pub and the food and service were top notch. We ordered the baked brie which was to die for. I ended up skipping dessert and just finishing that instead. For main course we had the steak & shrimp which was cooked to perfection, and the pulled pork which melted in your mouth! Definitely coming back here to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Extremely nice place and great service. I have ben here for the office XMas party. The twinfish and new york style chessecake was amazing, but the double lion lamp chop was big disappointment. read more

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The blackdog pub is a landmark in Scarborough. They have good drinks, pretty good food all at decent. I think I have been coming to this pub for over 15 years. They have a nice patio, a cool dining room, good prices, good food. Would reccomend. read more

Great staff. Always welcoming. They greet you with a smile. The food is good and the service is second to none

A local favourite in Port union. They have a cute rooftop patio and back garden patio. The food was good, big portions. Would come back to try the nachos, which seemed to be a very popular item! read more

The Black Dog Pub - Fish and chips and stuffed chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

In this day and age, trying to enforce a "no hat policy" is lunacy. You want to charge over inflated prices for average quality food and less than average service that's your choice but no one tells me what I can wear. The audacity! I pull up in my $200k supercar, parked in your lot, making your establishment look better...but I can't order a shitty burger cuz I'm wearing a hat? Get fawked dude read more

We booked the private room for our work party. We knew we were in for something good when we arrived; it was packed and lively. The room was festively decorated and spacious; far too large for our crowd, it could easily host 30 people. We were taken care of my 1 wonderful server and given the regular menu and the specials and they both looked delicious. We started with appetizers...many of them. Bacon Wrapped Scallops(pictured), Nachos, Platter for Two(pictured..mmmm), Coconut Tiger Shrimp(AMAZING), Calamari and Veggie Spring Rolls. I didn't get to sample everything, but considering how fast they went, I assume they were good. The nachos were fantastic as were the sweet potato fries and calamari. I ordered the Stuffed Chicken from the specials. It was bursting with goat cheese, asparagus and peppers. Loved it. A few people ordered the Prime Rib Special but, none of them left a morsel on their plates. Another popular choice was the Halibut and Chips. The piece of fish was huge and the fries were plentiful. The service was fantastic. She handled our crazy little group very well. She kept the drinks and our tummies full. It was a great venue for our party! Everyone loved it! read more

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There are very limited sit down restaurant options in this neighborhood so perhaps they get away with the inadequate food. 4 meals, 4 fails. Pasta with cream sauce was the worst it was floating in oil and the cream was lumpy. The schnitzel was so hard and dry it was hard to cut. The mussel sauce was ridiculously salty. The Reuben sandwich hardly had enough meat in it. read more

The only way I'll ever go back is if we are just dropping in for drinks, we will no longer go for a meal. Went for dinner last week but it was horrible. They weren't that busy but took a good 8-10 mins before our first drink order. Messed up our meals , hubby ordered sweet potato fries and got regular (not a big deal but he pointed it out because he didn't want to pay the "up charge" and mentioned that to the server who kept insisting on solutioning it by bringing the sweet p fries, um NO we don't care, but what we are saying is "don't charge us" . My meal was a disaster. I ordered a salad with evoo and vinegar on the side but they tossed it in a dressing. I asked for an add on, the blacked salmon they bring it on a side plate solo (a bit weird, like just put it on the salad). It was over cooked. terrible and so dry and I'm seriously dying having a hard time swallowing (it was that dry) but we have NO second drink. It's been an hour now - not once did they ask if we wanted a refill. We aren't quiet people but she never came close enough to our table for us to get her attention, but seriously how do you not pay attention? odd Anyhow. bad experience. we won't eat dinner there again. p.s. server asked if I was keto (i say yes and she brings me a side of rice I never ordered - you ask if I'm keto then bring me rice I didn't order #facepalm read more

Took my family of 7 for dinner on 14/8/22, everyone had different items The food was the worst we have ever experienced. would not recommend this place to anyone read more

I've been here a few times and I always have a good time. I actually really like coming in the summer because of the patio. The inside dining is cute, but kinda dark. Staff are always so friendly and on top of it, and it's one of those place that the staff will start to recognize you after a few visits. In terms of the food; I've managed to try a few things on the menu. Most of their food has that pub vibe (still good though)... the things that I love are below and I have included pictures too! 1. Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad - Probably one of my favorite salads! It has grilled chicken (always juicy), mango salsa, avocado, walnuts, and goat cheese. Very Filling and love the colors and presentation. 2. Baked Bruschetta Flatbread - Fresh Tomatoes, Onions, basil, and feta cheese (SO GOOD) 3. Sweet Potato Fries - Ask for extra crispy, they are a great side! Really enjoy the atmosphere & food! Keep Eating, Angela read more

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This little pub so more than it meets the eye. They have a cozy feel that makes you think your eating at home and they have a good selection of dishes to choose from along with features of the day. Portions are good and good is tasty and they have a live band at night. Winner! read more

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Great pub! Bartender & staff are very friendly!! Definitely recommend, place was packed on Friday late afternoon, excellent vibe!

This place is truly a hidden gem burried all the way east down in the Rogue Valley area. Lucky for me I live in the area so my only regret is Why I never checked this place out sooner! As we pull up to the packed parking lot (always a good sign) we are lucky to snag a spot as someone was pulling out otherwise be prepared to park on the boardering streets. Definitely make reservations!! (learned this the hard way on a previous attempt) The pub was packeddd! As we entered I didn't see a hostess but the bartender was kind enough to point us in the right direction, telling us to head to the main dining room which was just off to the left. There I saw the hostess desk. Our table for our party of four was waiting for us with a reserved sign placed in the centre. The dining room itself is rather small but cozy equipped with a wood burning fire place. Dim lighting, wall papered walls with framed paintings mostly of Black Dogs and aged wooden tables complete the decor. The menu contains a good selection of traditional pub fare, a creative sandwich line up, health conscious options and hearty quality mains. The also have daily specials and desserts to keep things lively. To start we decide to order a Pizza (changes daily) from the specials menu. Smoked Chicken Pizza - Golden crisp crust, with a smokey bbq base, ample amounts of gooey melty cheese, carmelized onions and tender strips of smoked chicken totally knocked our socks off. A great start to a fab meal! I'm a definite sandwich lover and after seeing there impressive line up I knew a wanted to try one! But there was one winner that definitely drew me in! Smokehouse Pulled Pork Sandwich + sweet potato fries -Smoked In House for 16 hours tossed with carmelized onions and guiness bbq sauce on a toasted 9 grain ciabatta bun First off this was a massive a sandwich and no skimping on meat they definitely piled it on. The meat was soo tender and juicy and you could definitely taste depth of smokiness with a good coating of that delicious guiness bbq sauce and those yummy carmelized onions. I was in heaven! Sweet potato fries were also pretty good! Other orders at the table included Shepherd's pie + fresh cut fries - Huge pie, quality ingredients with rich filling topped with creamy whipped potatoes. And those fresh cut fries are a must try also! Bangers and Mash - Grilled English sausages, house made mashed potatoes and gravy, served with rustic baked beans Needless to say this plate was left spotless. Crunchy Spinach Salad + Grilled Steak -Baby spinach, housemade sunflower raspberry vinaigrette,toasted walnuts, crispy bacon, craisins, mandarin oranges, bermuda onions, goat cheese and oven roasted portbello mushrooms Hearty salad with fresh quality ingredients and perfectly cooked medium steak For Desserts we ordered the Carmel Crunch Cake and Chocolate Banana Cake. Again both cakes were Hugeee slices. We loved both the cakes moist delicious gorgous just yummmm! Overall Fantastic Food, Hugee portions, and Top notch friendly service! Far passed our expectations, I can definitely see why this place is always packed! If there was ever a reason to treck all the way to the East end I believe this is it! But definitely make reservations first! FYI Live entertainment every Thursday & Saturday @ 9:00pm A full out band was performing oldies and country music on the bar side and few people even broke out into dance. read more

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I am not new to The Dog, though we no longer come as often. The long stretchies between our visits is probably what make me notice the down hill decline this pub is taking while the new "regulars" do not notice. I will only mention this evenings fare, to be fair. DH had the "special" veal parm with linguine. Now, did your mum ever take the leftover pasta and fry it up with the leftover sauce? Yes? Well, that is what it was like. Veal was frozen then overly deep fried. 'Nuf said. I had Schnitzel. (Yes, there it is, you know who we are now) I think it come from the same place as the Veal. dry. dry. dry. Luckily, for $2 extra, I ordered the mushroom sauce. I have to give the Chef kudos for being able to make his mushroom sauce taste just like campbell mushroom soup/sauce. Not the canned one, the catering frozen version. None of this would have mattered if we were getting the $9.99 blue plate special at woolworths but these plates are $20 each. Smaller portions and better quality is in order. To be fair, I think almost every staff member ask if everything was fine, twice. I just couldn't tell them how bad I thought it was. read more

Great spot in the rouge! Mostly locals - older crowd. They have an awesome roof top patio - probably the only one in the area. Food is amazing! My boyfriend and I actually get take out from here at least once a month. They are very accommodating when it comes to customizing dishes on the menu. Staff is always super friendly!! Only negative point - parking is limited. (But you park on the street - short walk) read more

The Black Dog Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Just off the 401 this pub / eatery has some of the best food around. It is in the middle of no where which means it is usually filled with locals from around the area which can make it hard to find seating if you have not made a reservation. Certain nights also have special events like live bands. The food itself is superb. The 3 different dishes we tried were all very we prepared. I look forward to going back again to try something new. Just remember to make a reservation or you'll be stuck at the bar. read more

First things first, I love dogs, so the name of this pub has always appealed to me, and I really wanted to like it! The black dog himself is on their logo! The Black Dog is located in a rather quaint, older neighborhood on the Pickering-Scarborough border. The first two times I was there, The Dog was extremely crowded. I enjoyed the food very much, but found the atmosphere a bit chaotic (although the service was friendly and professional both times). To be fair, one of those occasions was Mother's Day Brunch, which is generally busy and hectic everywhere, so I decided to post my review until after eating at the Black Dog during less busy times. The traditional, vintage vibe of the neighborhood is echoed by the Black Dog's decor. It has the feel of an upscale British Pub, complete with dark woodwork and vintage touches. In winter, it's very cosy! In the summer, the patio provides a nice location to enjoy the sunshine. As has been noted by many reviewers, the staff is known for being friendly and helpful, and I have not been disappointed. I am pleased to report that, at my recent meal at Black Dog, the food was as good as I had remembered. I ordered one of the weekly pasta specials, Garlic Shrimp Linguine. I mentioned to the waitress that I love shrimp with garlic, and she asked me, "Would you like extra garlic?" Oh yes! Great service, and this is how thoughtful, confident waitstaff can really enhance a dining experience. My dining companion, a fan and repeat customer at the Black Dog, always orders the Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad. Apparently, she orders it every time, attributing its' greatness to the combination of healthy and flavourful, and that it is a salad that is like meal. The Black Dog has several salads on their menu which appear very creative, healthy and satisfying. On this occasion, though, I was content with my rich, creamy, garlic-filled shrimp linguine. The shrimp was cooked skillfully - plump and tender; the linguine was al dente without being too chewy. If you want to pamper yourself on the Scarborough-Pickering border, try the Black Dog during non-peak hours. It's a bit expensive, but the quality of the food and thoughtful service that I have received justifies my choice of the Black Dog as a great place for a relaxing night out. I just wonder - is there a story behind the eponymous Dog? . read more

In the past I really enjoyed this pub but I recently went in for lunch with a customer and co-worker and we sat in the bar area. We had some food, drinks, and some laughs as people do but we were told by an older lady who worked there that we were too loud and they wouldn't serve us anymore. We were perfectly well behaved and not being loud, obnoxious, or rude and quite frankly, we were absolutely shocked when we were told that we had to go. Not once in the 3 hours we were there did anyone, including our waitress, approach us to say we were being too loud and/or acting in a unbecoming fashion. What made this all the more disappointing was the older ladies smug and condescending attitude towards us as customers. Regardless, we left a generous trip for our waitress and left. While I'm not one to judge a place based on a single negative experience with one employee, this was hugely disappointing and I personally would never go back again. read more

This quaint pub was a spontaneous lunch decision. Thank goodness for Yelp! We needed a place with an outdoor patio as we had our dog with us. We tried out the pulled pork sandwiches and a side garden salad. The pulled pork was super juicy, soft and mixed with onions, served on a toasted ciabiatta bread. The side salad wasn't too bad until I got to the middle. The salad wasn't fresh, the leaves had started wilt and had several bug holes. The portion size however was fair. Our server was super friendly. Not only did she serve water to us, she also gave a bowl of ice water for our dog. The atmosphere was homey, with tons of locals popping in and a wedding in their side patio. It's a nice change from your typical franchise pubs like the Keg. Worthwhile checking out if you're in the area. 4 stars for food and service, but minus one star for the unfresh salad. read more

The Black Dog Pub - Garden salad and pulled pork sandwiches - Gastropubs Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

We visited the Rouge River, Valley and Beach today (which is amazing), and after having worked up an appetite and a half, my lovely wife and I went for a great tasty dinner on the top patio of The Black Dog Pub. If it was a hot sunny day, I'd say there is plenty of shade but it was a cool sunset eve. Awesome patio overall. They have another patio on the lower lever, with even greater shade. After sitting down, we started with a couple pints of beer, made locally, a plate of bruschetta, and for mains endulged in a salmon and lamb burger respectively. We were blown away by the taste. To add, it was brought in a timely fashion, fresh and hot. The decor is something you would compare to that of Moxies, Milestones, The Keg or the like. This place is better than the aforementioned for example, as we noted chairs and a couch by a fireplace. Incredible. This restaurant pub was catering to the finely dressed, the cooler golf style, or the beachwear bummers like us :) The staff were very professional, and courteous. If you're heading through Toronto on the 401, just in the area, or coming back from the local beach, go have a meal here. One of the best places, if not the best place, in the local area. Trust me, I grew up close by and spent 14 years in the Neighbourhood. read more

The Black Dog Pub - Salmon Burger with Ceasar Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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We live walking distance to this great neighborhood pub. It's definitely one of those places where they remember you by name after a couple of visits. Their food is probably above average pub fare but nothing to write home about if you're looking for a fantastic dining experience. Then again, who goes to a pub looking for the best dining experience?? We've tried pretty much everything on their menu over 2 years and so far, their ruben sandwich takes the cake. Their smoked menus are a bit disappointing since it really lacks the "fall off the bone" and smokiness I've come to love from other places like Phil's BBQ. What makes Black Dog so special is the atmosphere. This is a great place to get together with friends for pints. Love their Dog red. read more

Well well well. The dinning area is surprisingly large. Both a roof top and a main level patio. Atmosphere was really fantastic, although missing music. This place would really do well with it. Both the Greek salad entree and pickerel fish dinner was amazing. I also had the Veggie spring rolls. Enjoyed our entire meal. Finally, the desert and service was enviable. Polite, friendly and worked really hard to empress. Don't take as long as I did to try this place. Will be back very soon. read more

Came here on a Tuesday night with a group of 9 friends. It was quite busy, but we were able to be seated without a reservation after about a 5 minute wait. There were 2 menus given to us once we were seating. They have a regular menu and one for daily specials. Lots of variety to choose from all at very reasonable prices. I had a hard time choosing what I wanted to eat. I ended up ordering shephards pie, with a caesar salad. I was surprised at how generous the portion sizes were! The pie was slightly salty, but still very good. My bf ordered the porkchop which came with a side of sundried tomatoe mashed potatoes. I love mashed potatoes and the ones he had were just outta this world. So good. We were there celebrating a birthday and after we ordered dessert, the waitress gave us the dessert on the house. Amazing customer service. When it came for our bills (we asked for separate), some orders ended up on the wrong bill. We ended up working it out amongst the group. Thankfully I had cash, otherwise I would have been slightly annoyed. Overall I'm definitely coming back to the Black Dog. They serve brunch as well and I'd love to see what they offer. read more

Came here with a friend and service we excellent as soon as we walked through the entrance. They have a great patio and good selection of drinks and food. I ordered the salmon burger with side salad and my friend ordered the lamburger (happened to be the last one) and he really enjoyed it. The salmon burger could be better but I still really enjoyed it. Overall I occasionally recommend this place to friends or people who are visiting or know the area because the service is great and the food is good too. I also recommend their in house brewed beer. It's good! read more

The Black Dog is more than a restaurant-it is an institution. I have been coming to this place since I was 19 and I loved it from when I walked in... And was promptly told to remove my hat. Being 19 at the time and not wanting to drink where ill-mannered young people (my peers at the time) were this was perfect. I gladly removed my hat and sat down and have been periodically visiting ever since. They still have great live music and friendly staff and the food is still good. This is not a fine dining establishment and that is just fine. I have never had something I disliked even if I have had better elsewhere. That is a good sign because they don't just focus on a few signature dishes but do everything well. It is also worth trying their local brews. They are wonderful and the price is good. At the very least come and give it a try and just take in how happy everyone around you is. read more

Great spot for drinks and some pub grub. Burger is highly recommended, as are the nachos. Wings are slightly above average and the steak - well, don't go to a pub for steak. I learned that the $23 hard way. Aside from the overpriced steak, everything else seemed to be reasonably priced...go figure i'd try the most expensive thing and get burned! As for the main draw...the drinks: lots of great stuff on tap including Boddington's...one that is sometimes tough to find. Mmmm. As mentioend, prices are reasonable and there used to be some great happy hour specials...not sure if those are still around though. Crowd is a bit older but in this part of Scarborough, the options are limited. They have live bands playing a few nights a week and a great patio. All in all, a great place! read more

This is a hidden gem in the mature Port Union and Kingston Area. Been there a second time within one week. Enjoyed the environment and the food both times. Unfortunately I can't say the same about service as we ran into a very rude waitress the second time around...must have been my tie ;). read more

The Black Dog Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Food was mediocre, service wasn't great! I tried the lamb burger but was disappointed.

So, I personally thought that your fish And chips needed a bit more flavour but it was still very good your duck wings are also very good. lastly my favourite the juicy Scottish burger. However, my family had better reviews, my sister and mom thought the veg curry was amazing and my dad also really enjoyed the burger. he also thought your fish and chips needed to be a bit more crispy. Thank you for an excellent meal. read more

The food is always spot on and the staff make you feel like one of the family. I am blessed to call this my local.

I feel like I'm going to get leached for this but I don't understand the hype of this place. It's a neighbourhood hot spot so I've been here countless times over I don't even know how many years. The atmosphere is a little to dark for my liking & the track to the bathroom drives me nuts! I always find it a little crowded. Plus it's always such a sausage fest. So many men, not my cup of tea at all. The food & drinks are nothing to ride home about, especially for the price. They're by no means bad but I haven't found anything I truly enjoyed. They have a heated patio that's nice in the colder months. I'd go back if a friends birthday or something was held there but I would never go on my own. read more

I went here for a Christmas party with fellow staff members. All-in-all, no complaints. It's seems like your basic dive bar, with plenty of local colour and regulars thrown into the mix. We had a "party room" of sorts, which was in the basement and was pretty basic, although it had a TV and fireplace and a sound system that allowed us to hook up someone's ipod. The small, square shape and rectangular tables left limited space for mingling though. The set up could have been better. Drinks were good and overall food was good, didn't see anything amazing though. I ordered schnitzel, which was fine. The mushroom gravy on top was amazing though, so make sure you go for that when offered. Quite out of the way for me though, so unless there is a party, I wouldn't be going out of my way to go back. Overall, good stuff though! read more