This pub situated on the corner of Ritson and Tauton has both an outdoor patio and an indoor…read moredining area for their customers. They have a wide variety of classic pubfare to choose from as well as some dishes you might not typically expect from a pub. We had Spring Rolls, Mozzarella Sticks, Pierogies, and Cajun Crab & Lobster Bowtie Pasta. The Cajun Crab & Lobster Bowtie Pasta was an absolute knockout winner for me. I did not expect to have pasta this tasty in a little pub. We watched the game and enjoyed the great environment together. There's a dart board and plenty of TV's for all your sports needs

I was out in Oshawa recently and dropped in to The Waltzing Weasel for lunch. Their menu has some…read morepretty good lunch specials and I had it narrowed down to either the Fish n' Chips or Chicken Souvlaki, both for only $11.00. Eenie, meenie, miney... Ughhh, I left it up to my server to surprise me. The Chicken Souvlaki won! It was served open-faced with diced tomatoes and tzatziki on a pita, with a Greek salad on the side. It was the perfect size for lunch. The chicken was a bit underseasoned for my taste but the tzatziki made up for it. The salad was fresh. The ambiance was definitely pub-like, with dark wood interiors and a large bar. Although a bit on the later side for lunch, most of the tables were occupied. That's pretty good! I'll have to come back to try the Fish n'Chips!

My friend and I were there this evening and had our dinner and a drink. I highly recommend the…read moreSeafood platter. Delicious. Will definitely be back. Great waitress and the price 8s right. Thanks so much

This place has REALLY good reviews. Given the surrounding neighbourhood, I was a little hesitant to…read morestop on by but figured I'd give it a shot; It could be a hidden gem. It really is a blast from the past. Walking into 'cheers' and everyone knows your name. We were outsiders, but were greeted with a smile by the sweet lady behind the counter. A couple patrons also said hello. Unsure of where to sit we chose a small table off to the side and browsed the daily specials on the wall. Person after person strolled on in, and the woman behind the counter knew each ones drink order off by heart and already had it ready to go for them. Service like that is definitely something special in today's day and age. Prices are VERY cheap. $4.50 for draft beer, $12 for halibut tacos, $7.75 for a loaded banquet burger. Personally, food was nothing spectacular; At least what we had. I was definitely full and it tasted ok. I do want to come back and give some of their other dishes a try. Especially since they're homemade and many dishes have good reviews. If you're looking for quality service with cheap beer and eats, this definitely place is definitely worth checking out.

Food and atmosphere are amazing. Decently priced too. Kids meals are $10 and comes with lots of…read moreoptions, with drink and dessert.

We stopped in Oshawa for dinner after being delayed by a nearby accident and chose Portly Piper Pub…read morebased on its 3,000+ reviews and 4.3-star rating. Parking seemed limited at first, but there's more available in the back. Just a tip: be careful not to miss the entrance, since exiting is a one-way street and re-entering can be tricky. We arrived around 6:45 pm and saw a small line with two groups ahead, but the place is much bigger than it looks from the outside and we were seated quickly in a comfortable booth for four. The pub was clean, and I was especially surprised at how spacious and tidy the washrooms were--not what I usually expect from a pub, which tend to feel older and worn. The menu is huge, and TVs are everywhere--even in our booth. Between us, we tried a good range of dishes: 1. Caprese Salad with Steak - nicely balanced with pesto, though the steak was a little dry. 2. Fish and Chips - incredible portion for $18! Crispy, perfectly cooked fish with fries, coleslaw, and even a Caesar salad. The fries were well-seasoned (no ketchup needed), coleslaw was enjoyable despite me usually not liking it, and the Caesar was delicious. 3. Mexican Salad - flavorful, fresh, and generous in portion. 4. Tuesday Wing Special - wings were $0.90 each, so I ordered 15 with a Coke Zero. The garlic Parmesan was disappointing--dry and lacking flavor--but the Buffalo ranch wings were tender and spot-on. Service was friendly, though our waitress could have been more proactive with drink and water refills. Overall, I was impressed. Clean space, huge portions, good value, and a welcoming pub atmosphere. Definitely a solid stop if you're in the area.

As soon as we got the green light to hit patios once again in Ontario, I reached out to my dear…read morefriend to see if she'd like to meet. We hadn't seen each other in a year. Without any hesitation, she said yes. It has felt weird for us to not get together around Christmas time. Instead, we went with the other extreme getting together to celebrate our birthdays (a few days after hers and a week before mine). Normally, I tend to suggest a bunch of places for us to meet and hang out. I was thrilled that she suggested this Fionn MacCool's. I had never been. She had. Done! I had to run an errand in Mississauga and drove directly to this restaurant from there. Traffic along the 401 just past 3 pm on a Saturday was decent. We planned on meeting at 4 pm. I took my sweet time, as opposed to breaking the sound barrier to get here. I still arrived ten minutes early. I pulled next to my friend's car and parked. I waved at her as if I were a maniac. I was so happy to see her again. We both got out of our cars. There was plenty of parking in front of the eatery. We walked over together. Despite Fionn having patio seating only, you still have to go through the restaurant to get seated. Most places tend to do the seating outside. It was different. My friend had made our reservation. We had to check in online for contact tracing. Scanning a QR code can be tricky. My friend did it with her phone and got nothing. I did it and it thankfully worked. I checked us both in, as I could add her name as a guest to mine. I proudly showed that we were both checked in to the host. She then led us to the patio. We selected the table in the corner. It was quieter, so we could hear each other talk. The patio was pretty, lovely, and covered. We were both thankful to be out. We both wanted an alcoholic drink. I went with the white sangria. Our server asked if I wanted to upgrade to a MacCool. I thought about downing a 23-ounce drink for a few seconds and said yes. My friend got the raspberry blood orange cosmo, which sounded great. My drink was huge. It was such a hot day that I managed to down the whole thing easily. It felt watered down. I wasn't sure whether I have been fixing stronger drinks at home during the pandemic or if it was indeed light on the alcohol. My friend loved her cosmo. It looked pretty. She said that there was more raspberry flavour than blood orange, which would have made me happy with it! Fionn has a vegan menu. My friend is vegan. I like to try stuff. She got the phish and chips. Our server asked if she wanted another piece of phish. She opted with one. I got the waffled up chick'n fingers. I upgraded to vegan poutine and asked if I could get the waffle fries in it, since the original came with them. Our server said yes. Yay! Our food came out fairly fast. We were ready to eat. My chick'n fingers were super crispy, to the point where stabbing them with a fork couldn't be done. They became real finger food. Each chick'n finger had chilli lime seasoning on it. At one point, the seasoning when down the wrong pipe and I coughed a few times. Beware! Other than that, the flavour was perfect. There was a slight kick, but nothing crazy. I loved the vegan poutine with waffle fries. I'm so glad that I asked if it could be done. Waffle fries grab more of the yummy vegan gravy. I couldn't tell that it was vegan. The gravy was rich and perfect. There was shredded vegan cheese. I'm not sure if you can make vegan cheese curds, but I'll take this version! I was happy. My friend enjoyed her phish and chips. The phish flaked like real fish. We were both impressed. She loved the tartar sauce. They gave her a lot of chips that she felt so stuffed afterwards. It also came with coleslaw, which she thoroughly enjoyed. The downside was that this eatery did not have anything for dessert. What?! The horror! Not even sorbet. Then again, we were so stuffed that it worked out. We paid with debit cards. We got to use the machine. I used my Scene card. Instead of entering the number manually like the machine prompts, you can actually swipe it. I did and was happy. I then paid with my debit card. All was well. The women's washroom has a maximum occupancy rule of two people. My friend went first and there wasn't a lineup. I went over after and all three stalls were occupied. Does anyone read the sign on the door? I waited patiently for two folks to come out of the washroom. When I got out of the stall, there was one other person in one of the other stalls and two people standing in the washroom steps away from me. I was not impressed that folks don't respect occupancy rules. My friend wasn't used to the sink lever. I am used to lifting it up and pointing it such that you get the right temperature. My friend said that she spent a good minute trying to figure out how to get it to turn on, but eventually did. We had a lovely get-together here. I'd come back again and hope that there's dessert next time. (261)

This location was one of a kind, horrible service, fruit fly epidemic, honored bar crowed more than…read moreanything/one else, and had a high-turn over. The Management sank this place. Management seemed to play favorites with their predominently male bar crowed, soaking up the tips. Gossip about certain regulars exes. Managers would share footage of customers to their regulars equipped w/ mocking stories. It was full of insecurity, immaturity, and inexperience. Food was okay, sometimes great, then a lull. New hires were always nice and basically are what I feel carried the place. Customers would return without question (bar flies, half dont drive, and its close by), they don't really care despite being quoted as saying they wouldn't go back, they can't for now thats the only reason. You'll see in Spring. Immaturity still alive and well in these quotes made to OrilliaMatters. I hope a new vibe comes to that great spot.

Took my picky husband for the Tuesday wing special and they did not disappoint. The wings are…read moremeaty, flavourful and perfectly cooked.

When my husband and I went in after I was released from the hospital so I was hungry. There was a…read morehair in my food. Very clear it was not my or my husband's hair. No sorry nothing. However I just read online here they have sold the restaurant to new owners. So this is NOT a review of the restaurant as I have not been in since then. However its more of an FYI. The food honestly was good but at the time staff and accountability was not their strong suit. But I really hope they have sold and want to give the new owners a try. The food was good. So I encourage you to try it out. I probably will soon! Im giving 4 starts just for the FYI but the food is 5 stars.

Popped in for a quick drink to this little hidden gem in the downtown core. Was presently surprised…read morethat the atmosphere is warm and appealing to all. We sat at the bar and were addressed right away by a girl who had great knowledge of the beer selection. Asked for a menu and everything is priced accordingly with beer specials listed in plain sight. This is what we like to see, no confusion. Ordered a Ceasar and a Whiskey Sour and were both delicious. Never tried the food but none the less, great service, atmosphere and drink selection.

My friend always tells me I bring her to the most random restaurants; I take that as a compliment…read more This was no exception; she didn't even know this place existed! The Thirsty Monk has resided downtown Oshawa for years at one location or another. Since noticing that it's a gastropub, I had to go. What is a gastropub? It's a pub that serves gourmet food rather than traditional pub fare. The Thirsty Monk has a great menu worthy of being called a gastropub. I was glad I had scanned the menu ahead of time or it would've taken forever to choose! I decided I couldn't go to this place without trying the Strongbow Cider Fondue. It was freaking delicious. Cheesy and creamy and yum. Good luck on guessing what else is in it. We asked our server, but she didn't really give much away. We tried but, still couldn't figure it out! The Tuscan Goat Cheese Chicken won my heart. Sweet potato fries FTW. My friend couldn't decide between Chicken Parm(something she orders almost EVERYWHERE we go, AAAH!!!) and the Penne Arabiatta with sausage. She made me pick. Needless to say, she was getting the penne! The food arrived and when I went to snap a pic, the penne did not have sausage, it had chicken. We were starving, even though we polished off the cider fondue, so she didn't say anything. She loved it. My chicken was good. I think I liked the goat cheese filling better than the chicken. I could've been more moist, but it tasted delicious. The sweet potato fries were crispy and addicting. The vegetables were flavourful with a little crunch. All in all a great meal! I definitely want to come back; the menu is calling me. The food was high quality and the beer was cold. Head downtown to the Thirsty Monk. You will be pleasantly surprised! Not only is it a restaurant/pub, but they also have live entertainment. Check their website for details!

We came here to celebrate a birthday. Tuesdays are $1 a wing night with beverage purchase. Note…read morethere is no takeout allowed so you need to finish your wings. The wings here are huge and they have more flavours now. You can order 2 flavours if you get 12 wings. Gar par and cajun ranch were the favorites at our table. The irish nachos were good however the cheese got stuck to the parchment paper which made it difficult to eat. The restaurant does get very noisy and sound absorption needs to be improved. Overall I recommend coming here for wings night. It gets very busy here so either come early or get a reservation.

Ordered takeout and the process was pretty smooth, it didn't take very long. Their portions are a…read morepretty good size and service is nice. The space itself is cozy and warm. It gets really busy during lunch hour, but service seems to stay quick

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!