Great venue, owner was very welcoming and didn't get upset when we ran on an extra 2 hours into the…read morenight. Prices are fair and value is great.

From the owner: We have the largest "Cyclorama Wall" with a drive in access, in Ajax Ontario. read more

I've attended a few different events at Victorian Garden and each one was nothing less than…read moreabsolutely flawless! The staff was so attentive and thoughtful throughout each event, food was some of the best and most authentic I've ever had, and the hall itself was always so clean and well kept. I would recommend this hall, the staff, the owners, ALL of it to anyone looking to host any event. Whether it's a big event like a wedding or smaller like a baby shower (I've been to both at this hall lol), the venue is a perfect size and the event is always treated with intention and care. 10/10!!

This place is so great. I had my henna night and my wedding here. The place isn't huge, but it was…read morea good size for the number of guests I had. The place has new owners who were so great and helped my husband and me out with everything we needed. They gave some recommendations on decorators that we actually ended up hiring. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and I could not have asked for anything better. I'll post pics soon.

I came here to vote for the federal election. The recreation complex has card access to enter the…read morefacilities. There's a fitness centre, swimming pool, ice rink, squash courts. There's a large parking lot out front and very close to Pickering city centre and shops at Pickering town. The advance voting polls has clear signage to direct us to the auditorium and there are floor markings to indicate where to wait in line. Nice looking recreation centre and close to home.

I don't recall ever having Nepali cuisine so this was new to me. With Nepal being north of India…read moreand close to Mt Everest, there are similarities to Indian cuisine, with some Chinese influences. We started with their Steamed Chicken Momos. They were large, stuffed with chicken, and very delicious, especially with a spicy dipping sauce! That was soon followed by Dahi Puri, a crispy pastry shell with a savoury filling, topped with creamy yogurt. I've had similar dishes but these were the best versions ever! We also had their Chicken Choyela (served with crispy broken rice), an excellent Chicken Chow Mein, and Paratha flatbread. Additionally, we had a Mutton Thakali Set which is a combo meal with several components, all delicious. We were impressed. Every dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavour, with generous portions. I highly recommend Lumbini Hut! I'll definitely be back! PS - They have a large patio for outdoor dining in the summer, and a banquet hall in the basement for private events. They also have live entertainment on weekends.

My friend lives around the corner from this spot. He said he's never been, so tonight we changed…read morethat! The interior is decorated beautifully. The servers are wearing traditional garments and there is beautiful artwork on the walls . Friday - Sunday they even have live music. They have a large space in the restaurant for parties and events. After speaking with the owner, I found the upstairs event space can accommodate 50 patrons and the downstairs hall can host 200! Wow. Now onto the exciting part; The food. We ordered a couple different dishes and shared Dahi Puri Chicken Choyela Chicken Steam Momo's Chicken Chow Mein Thakali Set - Mutton Paratha I'm a huge Dahi Puri lover. This version blew me away... The flavor profile was perfection. ( My friend LOVED this dish as well. ) Next up were the Momo's. They're known for their Momo's. I do prefer a steamed Momo, so we went with steamed chicken. The portion size was quite large and the dipping sauce paired well; they had so much flavor. The next appetizer dish was one I have never had before; Chicken Choyela. I generally don't enjoy crunchy / textured foods but my friend quite enjoyed the puffed rice addition of this dish. The chicken had a unique flavor, unlike anything I've had before. It was solid. Their Chow Mein is another dish that they're known for. I seem to prefer noodles over rice these days. (But, I'm generally disappointed with most places noodles.) These were SUPERB! They had a smoky flavor to them and were a 10/10. I've had Thali but never a Thakali. While similar, they are different; We chose the mutton option. This dish was incredibly tender and bursting with flavors. Dish after dish impressed us. This spot hits all the right notes and is a definite must visit if you're in the area. My friend was so impressed, he's already planning his next visit!

NIce venue but very disappointed by the catered food when we had them cater my Mother's Celebration…read moreof Life. A number of failures: Small amount of desserts were gone in no time and not replenished "Imported cheeses and home made cookies" appeared to be store bought Coffee urn went missing The small container of dip with the veggie platter emptied quick and was not replaced The tea sandwiches were poor - no one even wanted to take home the leftovers! The bartender was grinding for tips even though a 15% gratuity was included in the bar tab. For the price I expected better R Hodgins

Celebrated a friends wedding here. The venue was spectacular with a beautiful view by the lake…read more Food and bar service was top notch. I had the chicken stuffed with cheese and spinach. Absolutely delicious! Would definitely recommend this place to others.

Very disappointed. The venue itself had enough space, was clean, the food was good and the kitchen…read morestaff were helpful. There was however a lot left to be desired in every other way. We did have some last minute number changes which was on us, but the venue staff were outwardly rude and hostile about changes. We came to set up Friday and there was no toilet paper in the washroom, and they held another meeting in our decorated space. The DJ booth situation was crazy. The venue rented out a package and did not know how to use it...the package should include specs required for people running their own music. DJ booth is not compatible with windows...they were told they needed a lap top and that was it so there were huge issues with that. The venue people were not well versed in their equipment, as they were unsure how to dim the lights when we asked and they needed to be reminded to turn onthe lighting package that was purchased. Even provided with a schedule staff were still pestering guests and the couple throughout the evening. Unfortunately, toward the end of the evening we were told to shut down as a guest procured outside alcohol. We understand this HOWEVER the man in charge of the venue manhandled the Bride even though we were attempting to clear out. Completely and utterly unprofessional and uncalled for. Lucky you are getting a 2 and that is for the good food and helpful wait staff.

Came here for their dining domes. I couldn't find the dining domes on Yelp so since it is located…read morein Deer Creek I'll post a review here. This is a great concept, I couldn't get a reservation in the evening, but I came for lunch and was surprised by the service and food. The domes inside was significantly warmer, they also have a heater and will bring you a heated blanket. Lunch menu includes kids meal with paying adult which is nice. My hubby got gumbo and I got the braised short ribs. Both meal was great, a little on the saltier side. The kids had corn dog and Mac and cheese bites with fries, I also ordered their special hot chocolate for them. The service was great and we all really enjoyed the experience here. This is their second year doing this and you can tell they put a lot of effort into making it look nice with the lights and everything. Great concept!

I recently attended an 85th birthday party for the mother of some friends. The event was held at…read moreDeer Creek, a lovely banquet facility and golf course in Ajax. Our three course meal included a deconstructed Caesar Salad, a duo of Braised Beef Short Rib and Herb Basted Chicken Breast, served with potatoes and vegetables. For dessert, we had Classic NY Cheesecake. The food was good, with nice flavours and presentation. The venue was nice and spacious, with LOTS of room for mingling. The service was excellent throughout. It was a good evening, far better than my previous visit.

Came here last night for an engagement party…read more Driving up to this place.. It was easy to spot and parking was available a plenty. Brownie points. It's not a huge place but it's pretty decent for fitting 60people and/or for a small event. Inside, I felt like I was walking into a time warp. Specifically around 1840 resembling a brothel in Pakistan. UGLY! (I was tempted to end my review with this. So to be fair I should explain) The "hall" (if I could even call it that) is split into 2 sides with about 9 tables on each side. Middle portion was the dance floor leading to the mini stage decorated with rich curtains and antique looking props to give it the "vintage" look. (They need not try so hard) certain corners of the wall there is serious paint peeling sessions and the staff come around with sour faces and gloves on. Imagine how I feel when I see a staff pick up my plate with gloves on!. What does that say about this place? tsk tsk. SHE NEEDS TO MOISTURIZE HER HANDS! - that is what it says.. AND that this place is poorly managed with clear signs of neglect. Opposite the stage is the "buffet" table. This was by far the saddest sight to have ever witnessed. No word of a lie, it looked WORST than a soup kitchen. The ladies behind the aluminium table had ladles with the smallest portions to give out. The dinner was served around 10pm. Nice move forcing people to stay. Moments like this is when it pays to be fashionably late. :p Perhaps the biggest shock was how respectable the bathroom was. Hmm.. I truly expected worst and slowly remembered the quote " don't judge a book by it's cover"... even if the covers eaten by mold and smells funny? Because with decay there's little tiny holes I can see through.. so technically I wouldn't be judging.. I'd be giving an educated guess. No? Overall, I would NOT recommend this place under any circumstances. I don't care how little you can afford... SAVE IT! host a BBQ at a park if you must. At least with less expectations people won't feel so bad dressing up. xoxo M.

There's no question this is sketchiest part of Ajax, but once you walk in and go down the stairs…read moreyou forget about what's outside. It was $45 for two pairs of shoes and a lane for one hour (I'm unclear if this amount included 4 shoes because two friends joined late and didn't have to pay for shoes). 5-pin bowling that is great for kids and adults. They have things to help young kids bowl where they can drop the ball down a little slide to make it easier. I think they do private parties as well. I don't think this place has seen much update since I was a kid, but it's just fine for a night out. The graphics on the bowling screen are really old - probably from the 2000s - but, it tracks your score. Family friendly, or for those looking for a little night out, this place can be enjoyed by anyone. There is a basic snack bar that serves bottles of beer, chips and things like that. Go check it out :)

Ready for some old school five pin?…read more This place is pretty hard to find. It's in the middle of a strip mall, with a teeny tiny sign, and you need to go into a door that leads to a stairwell that either goes up to doctors' offices, or down to the bowling. This is bowling as I remember as a kid. They still have the seats that are stuck to the tables but swivel out! There's also a snack bar serving pogos, chips, pop and booze. I think they also do glow in the dark bowling. The one staff person who was there was super nice and great. The shoes were regulation meh, but the place is clean. There are lockers you can rent and a water fountain. It seems that the level of enjoyment you'll get out of the place hinges on how good you are at it. I'm decent. It was a fun time, but the area is kind of sketchy.