good food and good service. wehave been there at least 5 times and have never been disappointedread more

Not a lot of great options in the Pickering area yet for foods, but we stumbled across The Social…read moreBar & Lounge. For those who are familiar, this is very similar to Smash Kitchen vibes. Menu is a tad over priced, but I can't deny it tastes good. Not overly salty or oily as bar food often is, and I actually really enjoyed their pasta. It's definitely a great place to go for a bit of a splurgy night with friends where you're prepared to pay $20-40 per person. I like it for a date night to have some heavier foods that I wouldn't want to try cooking at home. The short rib pappardelle was the best. I love the flavour and it's not too crazy heavy, even though it looks really creamy. It has very beef stew type vibes. The chicken wings were well cooked and still moist. I think it was too much flavour going on though. You LOVE the first and even second wing. But by the third one, I felt like it was getting too heavy. I know though that a lot of people love that and can't get enough of it. I personally don't like too much of any one thing. The brussel sprouts I felt the same. It's really yum for the first few bites but it gets really heavy after a while. I think it's really fun to have the appetizers and share a main with someone. The foods are a bit heavier, more of a flavour bomb, but everything is executed well and the staff are really nice! We've even done take out and the portions were very much the same.

Dining at Hibiscus Pub & Lounge is always a pleasure, and celebrating a friend's birthday makes it…read morespecial. Their Caribbean menu has great tasting food that satisfied our cravings. Dishes included Pepper Shrimps, Wings, Lo Mein, Fried Rice, and more. Everything tasted great, including their adult beverages.

Tip: This eatery has a pub menu that's available from 4 pm every day…read more Last Saturday, I got together with five friends at Hibiscus Pub and Lounge. It's located in a plaza next to Rexall, anchored by a Food Basics. I headed eastbound along Steeles Avenue East, which becomes Taunton Road. I then turned right on Westney Road North, eventually making a left into this plaza. There was plenty of parking when I arrived. I backed into a spot and walked in. We reserved a couple of tables. We were ready to eat! We got there just before 4 pm. Our friendly server advised that its new pub menu was available for us to order from, as well as its main menu. It's a Caribbean restaurant that puts an island twist on many items. There are also non-Caribbean food if you're not feeling like having spiced-up items. From the pub menu, we got these items: - Loaded crunch burger - Mushroom madness burger - Greek salad - Beef nachos - Jerk chicken poutine - Jerk quesadilla We ordered these items from the main menu: - Special chicken lo mein - Spicy pepper shrimp - Honey garlic beef short ribs - Szechwan tofu with rice We started off with drinks. I ended up with a Hibiscus fruit mocktail. I couldn't tell you what was in it, but it was cold and delicious. Our table also got colourful drinks, including a mojito. We also got a pitcher of icy water. I went up to the bar to get a refill roughly halfway through our meal. The female staffer was so nice. She brought the refill to our table and even topped up our glasses. The food was excellent. I sadly couldn't fit the burgers in my system. They looked amazing. I love mushrooms, so I was especially sad that I didn't get to try the mushroom madness burger. Both burgers that we ordered came with fries. It seemed weird to order a Greek salad from a Caribbean place. Hey, we got to get some greens in. I was impressed at how much feta we got. I enjoyed this salad. The lettuce and onions were crisp. The latter didn't have that raw, burning taste to them. The dressing was delicious. The beef nachos were amazing. The beef had big, bold, beefy flavour. The melty cheese was great with the sour cream and crunchy nacho chips. I normally don't like sour cream, but this place didn't overdo it. I liked the lighter-handed approach. The jerk poutine was amazing. It had the best seasoned jerk chicken morsels with crispy fries, a decent gravy, and cheese curds. The jerk quesadilla stole my heart. The cheese pull didn't seem to want to stop. It was the same flavourful jerk chicken. It was delicious. The mains were equally as good as the pub items! The special chicken lo mein was indeed special. The lo mein was chewy and yummy. The sauce was on the saltier side, but it wasn't horrible. I liked the veggies, especially the baby corn. It had tender chicken morsels mixed in. On top of everything was even more roasted chicken. Wow! Everything was delicious, including the chicken on top. The spicy pepper shrimp were incredible. If you like spicy deliciousness, get the shrimp. They were perfectly cooked and yummy. The honey garlic beef short ribs were scrumptious. The sauce had the best mix of honey with garlic. The ribs were tender. I loved the red and green peppers. Yum! The szechuan tofu was a nice alternative to meat. The flavours were bold and perfect. I loved the cubed tofu. I actually brought this dish home with a mound of steamed rice. This eatery has a lot of seating. The bar is gorgeous. There's a huge screen for sports games there. You can also watch games anywhere in this restaurant as there are screens everywhere. If you do want a change of pace, there's a pool table near the entrance. I used the washroom before leaving and heading home. The women's was clean. This eatery has lunch and student specials. I'd like to try the former items one of these days. I had a great time with friends here over yummy drinks and food. I can't wait to return for more. (285)

Updated review April 2026 We came here on a Saturday night…read more The place was packed and loud. We got seat on the bar tables. We ordered the chicken souvlaki and lamb souvlaki dinners. Both dinners were decent portions and filling. The rice has improved as well. The chicken and rib combo was realy good. Kudos on the kitchen staff for making our dinner enjoyable. I increased my rating from 3 to 4 stars. I recommend this restaurant for delicous pub and bar food. Their menu is diverse and most of the items are a hit.

If I could give a zero, I would!...For starters I ordered an over priced salad ...I didn't think…read moretoo much could go wrong with a salad ...but apparently I was wrong!...The walnuts in the salad were RANCID...I asked for no onions, but somehow ended up with what seemed like EXTRA onion and spent the next 10 minutes picking out all the onion !...The chicken, that I paid an extra $9 extra for, was so dry and overcooked it was pretty much PETRIFIED... .the other parts of our meal were equally as bad....While there I witnesses a server "Tori" (who reminds me of Roz from Monster Inc) SCREAM from across the restaurant at another server while holding 2 glasses of chocolate milk for children above her head (not the only thing we witnessed from her this visit) ... She was completely unhinged and miserable!!! ....So glad she wasn't our server!... We nicknamed her Tyrant Tori, attempting to make light of the situation ...but to be honest, this is NOT the type of atmosphere I want to be in when paying to enjoy a meal out... Unfortunately, we could feel the tension and TOXIC work environment that exists here....I really hope the owners do something about this...but maybe they created the environment.....In summary DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY at this place...McDonald's across the street would be a huge step up!...and that's saying a lot!...

We went over the holidays to Divino Pizzeria in Ajax…read more They are located in the plaza on Harwood and Hwy 2 closer to the west side of the plaza by the Winners and Home Sense We went on a Sunday evening that night Wasn't too busy around 5 Inside it has a nice classy touch to restaurant and it is surprisingly spacious inside The menu has a wide variety of pizzas and pastas and other Italian favs to try from We starter with hr bruschetta which is served on focaccia bread Soooooo good We shared the Island pizza which is a take on a Hawaiian pizza Really really good Our server throughout the night was super friendly and very funny Made it a nice night for us Definitely will go again here

We went this evening to Divino Pizzeria & Bar…read more They are located in the Costco plaza on the west side of plaza near Harwood Looks are deceiving You might think it's small from the outside but when you enter it is quite spacious It has a nice classy touch and it's well kept Our server was absolutely awesome tonight He was funny friendly and attentive The menu has various pastas and pizzas to chose from along with appys They even have a happy hour that offers discounted drinks and menus items We started with the bruschetta It was really good A nice thick piece of bread with some San Marzano tomatoes on top We shared the Island Pizza Super delicious Has sausage smoked bacon and pineapple with fior de latte cheese Really really good food here and definitely a hidden gem here in Ajax

We came to the pub to celebrate my birthday. It was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait to be…read moreseated. I had the fried shrimp sandwich (on a separate menu) and my partner had the fish and chips. The food was definitely pub food. I enjoyed my sandwich a lot but it was massive. I had to take the shrimp out of the bread. The fish and chips was reportedly also good. Service was prompt and prices were reasonable.

I was having a few beers, I had 2 pints in two hours .... and wanted a third ..... Nicky suggested…read moreI have a soda water and wait a bit .... I definitely said ok ..... when Marissa arrived she's going to cut me off permalitly , and never return... this was totally uncalled for .... nik... was a great suggestion... and I followed it . how ever Marissa was bery acressive because she thinks ... she's the boss , I haven't drank for over a year ...... she wasn't as that way at all . I would gladly drink soda water.... Marissa slow down with the power you have , you extend it too far over and over again, You love your favourites , but that's not fair to those you choose not so much attention, Good luck ! You are the worst bartender I have ever seen in 50 yrs .

Family owned and run pub in the heart of Pickering Village. This place looks like a small house,…read moreand you will definitely feel at home when you walk in. Lots of regulars here - it's a true neighborhood pub. If you frequent this place, the owners will remember your name, and what you like to drink and eat. The patio/deck has been renovated for Covid restrictions and is good, even in the colder weather. It's covered, heated and quite comfortable. In the summer, it's a great place to enjoy a beverage and get some sun, or hide under an umbrella. The menu is not expansive, but has surprising variety and includes such items as calamari, edamame, antojitos along with sandwiches, wings, burgers etc. All the food is super fresh and very high quality - burgers are fresh, never frozen, Cuban sandwich is hearty, and the club is just delicious on the brioche bun! They even have a Vegan burger on a Vegan bun. Oh, and drinks. The Guinness is always fresh since they serve to much! Last summer, they got the Bees Knees drinks (it's a Killer Bee with an extra shot!!). Your glass will not go empty with the fast service! Highly recommended. We will be back there are soon as the restaurants re-open!

I'm surprised we did not know about this gem of a place & we've lived in Ajax for a while. But…read moreanyway we decided to go one Saturday evening & we were really impressed. This place is amazing, the atmosphere, the food, the people......just awesome. We're definitely going back.

Well this is our go to pub for kareokee. .. be patient they just aquire the unit beside to expand…read more Cant wait till their kitchen is up to full production again. The two owners karl and mark, are both incredible cooks so lunch or dinner is a must. Kinda divey but that's the way we like it. Kareokee is thursday and Saturday more entertainment I'm sure once construction is done. Jenni poo and terry are 2 of their long term bartenders and we love them to pieces... Always a great time!

Nice patio, good service and food presentation. I ordered the fish tacos which come with a side of…read moreguacamole and tortilla chips. Tacos were average 6.5/10. The ratio of tortilla chips to guacamole was insane, like ten million chips to one tiny thing of guacamole. Good otherwise

When I lived in Cambridge, I would drive by Fionn MacCool's in Kitchener and wondered what it was…read more I assumed it was just a pub, but the outside looked so classy with rich colours and clean lines, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I've long since moved back to Durham, so I set my eyes on the Ajax location. We headed over for lunch on a Saturday. The sun was shining and the patio was calling us! After a look at the menus, we were delighted to see that they had brunch until 3pm! That sealed the deal. My man ordered Our Original Benny and I chose Brekky Pie. Even though we hadn't eaten breakfast yet, we couldn't resist ordering a pint. The been menu was impressive and diverse. I tried Shock Top and he tried Red Stripe. He LOVED the eggs benedict. He used all of his homefries to eat ALL of the sauce. His plate was clean in record time....and then he started eating MY homefries. GRR! My Brekky Pie was delicious. The pastry was flaky and tasty. The scrambled egg inside was full of fresh veggies an Guinness bratwurst...holy crap. I'd like to try those brats alone, because they were DAMN good. The service was great and did not hesitate to offer suggestions when we were unsure. I really liked this place. It had a great vibe. I'd like to try more of their food and beer selection! It's nice to see that pub food doesn't only consist of nachos and wings!

I finally had a chance to make a return visit to the recently opened Gabby's in Pickering, this…read moretime with friends. Our evening on their spacious patio started with some refreshing cocktails - Tequila Sunrise, Grand Thai Tea, and Sparkling Mango Mint. They looked good and tasted great! We ordered the Sharing Platter to start, while we decided on the rest of our meal. It included chicken tenders, onion rings, garlic cheese fingers, pickle spears, carrot and celery sticks, and assorted dips. It was all good! For our main courses, we got a bit carried away. Everything on the menu looked really good and it was hard to choose so we ended up with Fish Tacos, Triple Decker Club Sandwich, Chicken Cobb Salad, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Fajitas, and the Kids' Burger. Everything tasted great, with the fish tacos, cobb salad, and fajitas being our favourites. If we weren't so stuffed, we would have tried their desserts. Next time. With good food and good service, we'll definitely return!

Cas the bartender is amazing and attentive. Great service. Had the wings and I like it hot so she…read moresuggested the jaffa flavor the where the best wings I've had in a long time. Thanks. The music was also great.

Packing is good For a family meal…read more. Was able today to sit outside for breakfast/lunch. It's not to packed.

I do enjoy a good Fish & Chips once in a while and this was a good one, with two pieces of fish,…read moregreat fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. It was also the special at Mackenzie Pub in Ajax, every Friday - only $12.95. This was a reunion of sorts with friends from high school so having a drink with them was appropriate. A shot of Appleton Rum with Coke was my drink of choice. Service for our group was very good, not always the case at some places I've been to. No orders got mixed up, used plates and glassware were cleared efficiently. Good service, good food, very reasonable prices. What else could we wish for?