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Pickle Barrel
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
1 Promenade CirThornhill, ON L4J
(905) 764-3444
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
8 reviews for Pickle Barrel
8 reviews in English
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Review from bold c.
Toronto, ON
12/31/2010
Takeout is good but slow. This is due to the busy lineups!
Pastrami & Corn Beef sandwiches are their specialty.
Avoid eating in the restaurant as the service is SLOW!
Awesome Kosher Deli. Great Party Options. -
Review from Rochelle L.
Toronto, ON
4/19/2012
This location is in my top five for worst restaurants on the planet. My masochistic tendencies mean that I am a repeat patron at this establishment.
One recent visit with 8 other family members, stands out as a particularly terrible experience.
So let's start from the beginning. First, we get sat in the front of the restaurant, which is notoriously understaffed. (Come to think of it the entire restaurant is generally under staffed) We ordered starters including bruschetta, and a bunch of different salads. The bruschetta wasn't so much bruschetta but rather tomatoes of salsa consistency with bread sticks that I guess you're supposed to dip into the supposed bruschetta mix. So we sent that back because it sucked. Fine, we screwed up and probably didn't read the menu right. Then onto the salads. My dad took a few bites and then noticed that the lettuce underneath was moldy and slimy. GROSS. As previously mentioned they were grossly understaffed, so after a hunt for the server we sent it back.
We also ordered milkshakes that sat on the pass for easily 10 minutes until my uncle pointed out that they were sitting there. The obvious thing that happens when a milkshake sits around is that it melts, so we got soup instead of Pickle Barrel's famous and usually delicious milkshakes.
Enough about the awful starters and stuff. Let's move onto the mains. Most of our food was cold, that was clearly due to no one picking it up from the pass.
My cousin ordered the fish tacos, they were barely cooked and super inedible, and once we tracked down our server it got sent back.
To their credit, they allowed my 80 year old grandmother to order off of the kids menu because adult sized portions would go to waste, but yet they managed to totally burn a regular old grilled cheese.
So you would think that after this horrendous experience a manager would come over to talk to us. Nope, not until we called her over.
I wish I could say this kind of thing is due to being a large party, but it's happened to me when grabbing lunch with just one other person. Pickle Barrel has had the advantage of being the only sit down restaurant in Promenade Mall over the years. Now with the complete renovation of the food court, I would sooner go there then have to suffer ever again.
I wish you could give NO stars because that's how bad this place is. -
Review from Deb M.
Vaughan, ON
4/5/2012
Usually I like it here - 9 times out of 10.
My one awful experience was I had to repeat myself multiple times that I wanted pop with no ice and our waiter kept bringing my refills with ice - how many times do I need to say it? I then ordered a salad and asked if it was possible to get a piece of salmon on it. The waiter said he would ask the kitchen - upon returning, he said no to salmon but I could get shrimp for $2.99 extra so I said ok. He comes back 15 minutes later and says I cant get shrimp but the salad is ready - he wanted to know if I wanted crab or chicken on it before I bring it over. I told him I don't eat chicken or beef and I only eat certain types of sea food. He left and came back saying I could get salmon but for $7.99 - considering the salad itself was only $9.99, I said I would just take it as is. I dont know why there was so much miscommunication but it was pretty disappointing he kept coming back and forth, constantly changing his mind about what was going on. -
Review from Wendy C.
11/21/2010
I have a few friends that live in Thornhill, we always end up here for our weekend brunch gatherings because everyone can find something he/she will eat from their vast menu.
Enviro is comfy and casual enough to bring small kids. Food is decent enough for adults who care about how their food taste. We've always received efficient services, even though a large party with lots of little kids may require more time and attention.
Like Katrina L said, what else can you ask in a chain restaurant?
A bonus if you want to shop for "asian" grocery items -- there is a T&T in the same mall. -
Review from Doug C.
Markham, ON
9/22/2010
AWFULL !!
I have been here 5 times to meet family who found the location convenient. Every time the tables and food was greasy and not in the greasy spoon good way.
Be prepared for a server that showers less than once a week!! Gross.
Last complaint, when a restaurant has a menu with 300 things on it, the odds of your choice being fantastic are low.
Avoid, avoid, avoid!! -
Review from Karyn B.
Vaughan, ON
12/1/2010
I've been to Pickle Barrel many a time
And to numerous locations but I've been to Promenade at least 10 times
(i've also been to Vaughan Mills, Yonge & Dundas Sqaure and Yorkdale)
One thing I don't like is that they don't bring bread
Service can also be lacking sometimes
I used to always get the grilled cheese (its around $6, which is really a steal for a sandwich and fries)
I like their pastas too
The "Rose Reiman" dishes are quite nice
I would have to say Pickle Barrel is better than an average "chain" restaruant cause they have a lot of "homey" meals and you can tell they make a lot of things fresh there
I would recommend for a casual lunch or dinner... or even a quick bite
The prices are also quite reasonable
And virtually anyone can find SOMETHING with their large menu
(And I love their Big Drinks.. get a Long Island Iced T .. or a Bellini... mmmm!)Listed in: Thornhill Restos
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Review from Katrina L.
Richmond Hill, ON
11/11/2009
I've been here multiple times, with a large group, with one other person, for lunch, for dinner etc... Out of all those times, I had one bad experience that comes to mind. That's a great percentage
They have recently (I don't know how recent) revamped their menu. They still have the old favourites and all day breakfast but have added some new items. The menu is vast and goes in many different directions so depending on what you are craving, there's sure to be something for you.
The service as of late has been very good. It seems that with the revamp of their menus, they have also revamped their serving staff. I almost feel as though I'm in a classier restaurant than what my bill informs me of.
The food is good, not great, I feel as though the entire atmosphere is what really gives it the extra stars. But it is one of those classic places that is always reliable for a decent meal for a great price. And a place that serves all day breakfast along with a New York strip is an okay place in my books.
And seriously, what can you ask for in a chain restaurant? -
Review from K V.
Thornhill, ON
2/23/2011
I like this location, it is nice to drop in just before the movie at the Rainbow cinema or even better after long shopping day. Service is friendly and quite efficient so I'm not sure why others claim it is slow. The decor is nothing special but ok for a casual dining. I like that the food is freshly made and their soup of the day is always a hit. Our favorites include PEI spicy mussels and pasta, bruschetta is alright as well. Their cocktail selection is quite good and very reasonably priced all around $6-7. I like their Bellinis, they are huge and you can have one glass all night. Overall a great neighborhood PB, good for families and couples alike.
