Ordered the Carolina BBQ Chicken Poutine and the pigskin appetizer…read more The pigskins were good. The pulled pork a little chewy and some pieces charred on the ends, but good flavor and definitely stuffed The poutine was a large portion. Lots of sauce and chicken pieces. Personally I would have preferred shredded chicken but my other half liked the chicken pieces. The BBQ sauce is smokey. And the cheese curds were extra cheesy. It was a good visit but I was kind of hoping to be WoW'd since I've heard so many great things. Definitely good . I'll give them another try on some other dishes .

Always good Food and great service! I've tried many of their…read morerestaurants across the GTA and haven't had a bad meal at any Big Bone BBQ.

Horn Dawgs does a brisk take out business, and I can understand why…read more We ordered the Puppy Dawg Meal and got an amazing quantity of food. Jenna, who took my order, was friendly and professional, efficient, but willing to give her time and opinion to help me decide on the order. Now that's good service. This was my first time here, and it is great to have some quality BBQ so close by in Pickering. Main event: The Ribs. These ribs are amazing. I had them sauced with the terrific house sauce (sauce so good that I bought a jarful - Jenna told me that they just made it this morning!). The ribs are tender, but have a nice tug and chew so that you know it's meat (as opposed to the fall-off-the-bone, melt in your mouth kind that make you feel like you are eating stewed meat - kind of like what happens when I make ribs for my family). The sauce complimented the meat well, enhancing the flavour while allowing the porky rib quality to shine through. I can't say enough about them. The chicken was as close to perfect as I have had. On its own, some might call it under spiced, but you can add that yourself. Personally, I like it just as Horn Dawgs makes it: a simple, very crispy, savoury coating with moist chicken inside. The white meat was really juicy and tasty! Pulled pork was great. Some nice, crispy, lightly charred bits to give some contrast to the moist pork meat. We have quite a bit left over, because everyone was all over the ribs and the chicken. My advice about the pork: ask for your sauces (of course I recommend the house sauce) on the side, so that, if you have left-overs, the sauce doesn't make them soggy. Just sauce each portion to your preference, just after preparing the portion. Our sides also lived up to the expectations set by the mains; smooth, creamy mashed potato, sweet and savoury cornbread; really stand-out baked beans, with a sweet but smoky flavour; fries that actually tasted like potatoes! To top it off, excellent service, easy parking and (for me) a convenient location. It is somewhat hidden behind a Thai food restaurant. It is just east of the Pickering Go station. Great Service and great food! If you are in the Pickering area and craving some BBQ, skip the big chain restaurants (abundant in Pickering) and head on over to Horn Dawgs! Support a local business and have some top notch food all at the same time! Righteous, and tasty! All they need to do is adopt a pup, feature his story, and then, Romeo, I will be your Juliet! P.S. A week or two later, I made some ribs myself and sauced them with the jar of sauce that i bought at Horn Dawgs. Perfect! I can see why this sauce has won awards.

This place was on my radar in my quest for good poutine that is locally available. After checking…read moreseveral reviews online, I decided to check this place out. (Take out) Impressions: all the positive reviews may be about the volume and price than delicacy. We ordered: # Crispy buffalo chicken sandwich (side: onion rings) $13: The chicken was supposed to be crispy, but it was not. Yes, it was take-out so that may be the factor. However, the chicken was drenched with sauce... the focus was volume (with onion rings) and sauce, rather than the texture. # Single dawg (Side: beans) $26.50: Came with 1/4 pound Beef Brisket and 1/4 pound pulled pork, drizzled with HD bbq sauce. And 3 bone St. Louis Ribs. Again, huge volume for the price. Abundant French fries. But the brisket texture was mediocre. Pulled pork was tender, but beef brisket and ribs were crunchy at the edges and inside was a bit dry. It came with 2 slider buns, regular small buns which were grocery store level. # Poutine (large, $9): Huge, but nothing special otherwise. The gravy did not taste natural, but good enough. As good as fast food chain. The fries are homestyle. I did not try their wings which are their most popular items with variety of flavors. May be I want to try them. Who does not like wing deals on a lazy relaxing Friday night!?

A BBQ treasure nestled between the edges of Ajax and Whitby offers must have succulent eats…read more I've been here several times by now and tried pretty much everything on the menu and nothing is disappointing, everything is delicious. On the most recent trip I really enjoyed the country fried steak. While it is heavy, it is perfectly fried and topped with a savoury and creamy white gravy. The fries on the side were cooked absolutely perfectly. The coleslaw was tangy and balanced. The Mac n Cheese was so creamy, with a hint of spice and topped with breadcrumbs to create a mix of flavours. This is already on top of the many other tasty dishes such as the pork shoulder and smoked chicken wings which I highly recommend. Butchie's is a BBQ staple for Durham region. I've been here several times and I'll be back many times over, especially during the summer for their beautiful backyard style patio!

I don't know why I was expecting more of bbq type food, but you're in for things like chicken…read morewings, hush puppies, pulled pork, country fried steak, and sandwiches. No ribs or brisket, so I'm not sure if they really ever have that sort of bbq food available. The hush puppies were nice. I liked the crunchy/ crispy exterior and the soft, cake like interior. It was a savoury item I've never had before and definitely can understand why it's popular. I also like the sauces they served with these. Smoked chicken wings were amazing. Chicken had a nice salty, herby rub it was tossed in. It was like all dressed or bbq chip seasoning on top of the chicken which was a bit addicting. Our chicken was a bit over cooked and slightly dry, but it was still great. My partner had the country fried steak. I was going to warn him it probably wasn't his cup of tea but he never tried so there you have it. It was a fried thin steak with some gravy sauce over top. I don't know if that's how it's suppose to taste to be honest so I don't want to really judge it. I personally wouldn't order it. Nevermind if it's how it should taste, I just didn't love the soggy feel to it. The steak was super dry and over cooked. I loved the drink options. They carry a sparking tea made locally and I know they've tried to partner with local artisan drinks. They make milkshake the real way with real kawartha dairy ice cream, which is amazing. I love that they have real Kawartha Dairy ice cream too. The service is 10/10. People are incredibly friendly! The food took a while to come out the kitchen so definitely not an option for rushed dinners, but atleast it's fresh. Personally, I want to support them, but I think it's not my kind of food. I hope they continue to be in business though and spread their good spirits and fun. I'll definitely swing by for ice cream once in a while.

Chewy's was recommended by a fellow foodie so I had to check it out, especially since it's close to…read morehome. Surprisingly, they have a pretty big menu, especially for the size of the place. After all, it's pretty much a food truck, although stationary. I decided on the Pulled Pork Poutine and what I got was a huge serving of fries, topped with real cheese curds, gravy, and pulled pork. I mean HUGE! This could easily feed two people. It was good! The flavours were really good and the prices were very reasonable. They're only open on weekdays from 10:30am to 3:00pm but worth checking out. I'll have to come back to try more of their food. Drop in to Chewy's on Brock Rd, south of Bayly.

I can NOT believe there is only one review! Found out about this doos truck during COVID-19…read morepandemic and tried it did the first time on Friday. Online order was AWESOME! Provides all the options, easy to maneuver the process etc. Received email confirmation of my order as well SMS notification. Arrived around the stated time but ended up waiting as we caught their busy time...about 6 ppl waiting. Totally worth the wait as the poutine was full of flavour and my mushroom melt burger was yummy. Hubby enjoyed his peameal on a bun. Looking forward to my next order!

Just 30 minutes from Toronto, Yakyoto Grill in Pickering is a must-visit for Japanese BBQ…read more(YAKINIKU) lovers!! The King Kalbi short ribs are juicy and flavorful, while the Tsubo Harami (marinated beef in ceramic jars) is unbelievably tender. They also serve fresh seafood, crispy fries, and the perfect desserts -- from housemade gelato to every flavor of Melona bar. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and top-quality food make this one of the best Japanese grills in the GTA.

Great AYCE BBQ place similar to Gyubee. Not related to other restaurants…read more In comparison to the other bigger brands they have very similar variety and quality food. The quality and seasoning of meat were great. The spicy shrimp was lovely. The miso salmon was nice and soft. The same clams were lacking a little flavour and there were no vermicelli. The fries, takoyaki, wings and cheesy corn were great. I was surprised to see takowasa. It was not bad but could use more of the crunchy veggies and more wasabi flavours. The bibimbap was meatless and could use more sauce but the rice and egg was perfect. They offered a good Melona variety. The creme brulee was ordered to torch and came in a legit ramekin but I wished the sugar crust was thicker. Great service and environment. I did find the seats a bit cramped especially when sharing the middle booth. We were reminded of the 1.5hr last call and 2hr seating limit a few times though. And also reminded that if we cannot finish the food that we should set it aside... Overall, happy to see a nice AYCE BBQ place make it further into Durham!

The food was solid if you go, make sure to get the burnt ends because that's their best option in…read moremy opinion. It is halal so I highly recommend going and also the service is great because they do give samples as well!

Gave this place a chance won't be going back ...Dry bbq horrible sides the best part of the meal…read morewere the pickles

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!

You want BBQ, you gotta eat here! Had the Jr Pigout platter, yum! Tender brisket, large meaty…read morewings, and fall off the bone ribs. Can't wait to come back for more. They have a few tables and the interior smells of BBQ meats. All the piggies are cute. You pay first and the friendly staff will serve you. You will not be disappointed.

Phenomenal food and service! Best BBQ joint I have ever been too. We got the Mac and cheese,…read morepoutine, onion rings, pulled pork, bbq ribs, chicken wings and sausages all cooked to perfection and seasoned well.