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West 50 Pourhouse & Grille
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
50 Burhamthorpe Rd WMississauga, ON L5B
(905) 949-9378
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 1 am
Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 4 pm - 2 am
Sun 5 pm - 12 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
24 reviews for West 50 Pourhouse & Grille
Review Highlights
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"The beer selection is amazing, also confusing." In 6 reviews -
"BUT they had stiegl grapefruit radler (AWESOME." In 2 reviews -
"...place to try for drinks on a fri or sat night with friends." In 2 reviews
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24 reviews in English
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Review from Luiz G.
4/7/2012
Pros: The Original Burger, Roast 1/2 Chicken, Waiter service, Wi-Fi
Cons: Host service
Parking space: Enough for all customers
Good for big groups: Maybe
On a Good Friday, around 9:00 PM, the restaurant was almost full. But when we arrived there the hostess did not offer a place to us to sit at a first moment, we need to look for her and ask to sit on a table. But even with this, I liked the restaurant.
The waiter service was a little slower than most of the other restaurants but he was a very nice and friendly person. He was always aware when my soda needed refill. The place seems a night point for the young people on the city and the music was played for a DJ and after for a band. What I can say, it was cool! I almost stand and went there to dance. This time, my wife and I asked for a The Original Burger and the Roast 1/2 Chicken. Both food presentations were very good and in a "young" way.
Overall, it was a very nice experience. There was no dried part of the chicken and the chicken gravy was to dying for. And oh my God, the food was very exciting. Something to change? Nothing. Congratulations West50, me and my wife had a very nice time on your place and left the restaurant with the feeling that I want to go back again many many many more times. -
Review from Arthur L.
Markham, ON
3/8/2012
Attended on a Saturday evening without a reservation, and got a table after a short wait. The crowd is young and boisterous, with several birthday parties. Not a place to go for a quiet dinner, at least not on Saturday night.
Service: Attentive, if a bit clumsy. We were asked for drink orders before we had finished taking off our coats, and utensils were dropped onto the table and floors on multiple occasions. However, the servers were responsive and friendly.
Food: Uniformly mediocre. The breading on the calamari was soggy. Alfredo sauce on the pasta was claggy, clumpy, not smooth and not appetizing. Prime rib wasn't trimmed and had huge chunks of fat, but the sauce was flavourful if a bit too salty. Vegetables were well cooked.
Other: They don't call it a pourhouse for nothing. The beer selection is monstrous, which can be both an asset and a hindrance. Our seating area had huge windows affording a terrific view outside. Good idea, but unfortunately, there is not much to see except the road.
Overall: Decidedly middle of the road. Probably a good place to go if you treat it as a bar, and not a restaurant. -
Review from Oliver G.
Mississauga, ON
2/18/2012
If you want a good selection of beers on tap, then this is the place to go. You will be amazed when you walk in as you look at all the beer taps along the bar, then when you turn the corner, you will be double amazed as you check out even more beers on tap. I tried counting them and I got lost in the count (somewhere around 30...). The place also turns into a club-style situation on the weekends with a live band and a great party atmosphere. The food is good, not great, but the bonus here is really the beer. Parking can be a bit tricky as it is underground or across the street.
Overall a great place to go for a beer, watch a game and have some wings. -
Review from Jason S.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2012
I went on a Tuesday evening, no cover and the place was packed. The bar is huge (40+ feet long) and only had one bartender so it took quite long to get served.
Appetizers were okay for the price. Dining area has large windows with an unremarkable view of the six-lane street. For smokers, there is an outdoor patio with heat lamps.
I recommend calling ahead for a reservation if you're going with a big group. -
Review from Ian K.
Mississauga, ON
3/19/2012
Great selection of craft beers. Ok service.
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Review from Ryan F.
10/15/2011
Great short ribs. Ok service.
I went with some friends who were regulars who raved about the food and I'll admit it was good!
My short ribs plate seemed...short compared to the dishes my friends got but it was amazing. I had to savour every bite and vs my normal military principles of "get'er done" or "leave no morsel standing" I actually enjoyed every bite. The portion was perfect because being a great dish I devoured it but wasnt left with the often after effect of feeling stuffed and I'll...this time I was satisfied, which only complemented the chef on his/her excellent control of flavones and portions.
My only reason for not hitting my first 5 star here was because of the service...even though my friends were regulars the waitress forgot our drinks...it's ok to do that but not 1) on a slow day (a Tuesday where half the bar was full) 2) we were the only ones in our area so not like the section was too busy to handle 3) my friends were regulars who knew the kitchen staff even...no excuse in my books to miss their orders...mine maybe but definitely not theirs.
But I look forward to going back there...with the right service ( my friends assured me it normally is much better on the drinks serving front) this could be my first 5.Listed in: 30 days..tik tok
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Review from Adrian G.
Mississauga, ON
11/11/2011
Atmosphere is great.
When the live music is there, its usually pretty impressive.
Crowd is often young (19-23).
Went for dinner though. Was a long-time regular previously, and really loved the food, beer, and everything about the place.
Calamari was mediocre. Barely breaded. Undercooked.
Beef Medallion dinner -- meat was plain. Potatoes were scarce. Vegetables were good. Presentation looked nice to start, but the taste just lacked overall.
Meat Loaf dinner -- very good. Plating was mediocre, but the taste was great.
Warm S'mores Brownie -- nothing tasted like it was done in the restaurant. Was more of a cake, than a brownie. Light, and fluffy, without the dense brownie taste.
The value wasn't there at all.
Go for the drinks. Stick to the Onion Rings for a snack.
I still love the place itself, but seems like I'm not the only one to feel the food isn't what it was. -
Review from Nicole H.
6/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
This review only pertains to the bar as we came in on Friday night in an attempt to get our fun on.
$5.00 cover at the door. There was a band and dj, both okay. Nothing to write home about.
The crowd was YOUNG! My friends that were all at least five years younger than me felt old there. Lol! The place was only at about 1/2 of it's capacity I would guess, if that.
Drinks were on the expensive side, two beers and one rail drink came to $25! And the mixed drink was VERY weak.
This is not a place i plan to revisit on a weekend night but will try again for happy hour since it is close by and the patio is alright. -
Review from Jeff D.
Toronto, ON
6/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't speak to the restaurant as I visited on a Friday evening when the restaurant is converted in to a sports bar/club/lounge - kind of a hybrid of all three.
It's hard to find - you have to enter through the main floor of a business/shopping concourse and search for an escalator to the second floor. There's no signage indicating where the entrance to the bar is located - but if you follow your ears, the club music will lead the way.
$5.00 at the door, pretty standard cover charge considering the area. It's definitely a late-teen/early-twenties crowd here, sort of Jersey Shore meets Mississauga. If you're into that sort of thing.
The first thing that stands out is the beer selection on tap - over 100 domestic and import brands! This was probably the most impressive aspect of the establishment. There are also TV's everywhere you look in the bar area which is great during playoff season. Speaking of the bar, it can take a while to get served. Stick to beer - mixed drinks are weak and not worth the price.
There is a good sized patio, which in theory would be great. Unfortunately it's crowded with smokers and really unpleasant for anyone who appreciates pink lungs.
The music selection is predictable, nothing to really distinguish this from any other Top 40 bar. The '"live" dj wasn't spinning anything, just controlling the music from a computer. The live band was pretty hit and miss. Considering the young crowd, playing hits from the 80's probably wasn't the way to go (although I didn't mind). Once they'd succeeded in completely clearing the dance floor they were yanked in favor of more Top 40 and fist pumps.
This place is worth checking out for the beer selection alone, but doesn't really have a lot to offer beyond that. -
Review from Myrem D.
Mississauga, ON
6/15/2011
I came here yesterday for an early dinner.
I had never been here before for food , so I was curious to check out the menu. Average.
I couldn't help but notice the crowd was well over 30+yrs. It's tons of older men dining here.
The staff is polite and friendly. Apparently you don't wait to be seated, you just walk right in. The upper level have tall booths that look quite spacious and private. The lower level has a sun room type of feel with tall glass windows, perfect for sunny days.
order:
veggie spring rolls - myeh.. I'm a tad biased since I've had it better in cheaper places. The difference is in the pudding. There's corn, bean sprouts and clear noodle type strings. This changed the taste completely.
veggie penne pasta - Possibly the smallest pasta portion ever!
regular beef burger with onion rings - burger was 5/10. Onion rings 4/10.
The best thing about this place?
Ask for something called the 6pack. They give you shot glasses of 6 diff types of beer, Any 6 you want.
They were out of strawberry fruili beer (sad times)
BUT they had stiegl grapefruit radler (AWESOME).
This was an awesome feature!... I got to try the crooked canoe (tastes like tequila?? (what the?) , paulsner (too heavy) .
Total was $64.00 for 2.
There's better places for dinner, but I would come back just for the 6pack deal ;)
xoxo
M.
Note: if your super hungry, don't come here. The portions are SO tiny. -
Review from Michael H.
8/14/2011
Come for the beer! Do not stay for the food.
Over 50 beers on tap... I think that is their shtick? They carry some good beers, from local to imported; you definitely will be able to find something that suits your tastes, and prices are reasonable.
The food however is just not good. Way overpriced and sub par. The menu is kind of like a steakhouse menu, with the prices to match, but the quality of the food just doesn't cut it. My friend ordered a steak, asked for medium, and it was well done and not the best quality. I had some chicken dish and the chicken was very dry. Our appetizer was just so-so. Your money here is definitely better spent on beer! -
Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
11/23/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I came here late night on a Fri/Sat. We sat at the bar and ordered food and drinks. We sat at the bar because it was busy and we couldn't get a table, plus it was late and they were closing some of the tables. Most people coming in were just there to listen to music and drink beer, which is usually what I like to do as well.
The service was decent, she was quick to get our food and take our orders. They have lots of beer to choose from, so that's a plus. The prices were fair, and the quality of our food was decent as well. The atmosphere was a bit lacking, but it all depends on who you are with. I would definitely recommend this place to try for drinks on a fri or sat night with friends.
Derek -
Review from Tess R.
6/11/2011
This place was my late check-in salvation! I couldn't order food next door after a long flight and arrival after the hotel kitchen was closed (next door), and needed food and drink to comfort this weary traveller.
Hidden away on the second floor, once I found the lounge service was quick and helpful. The whiskey sour was perfect, and the grilled veg salad was delicious. The spicy chickpeas were weird but good, getting their heat from Frank's hot sauce. They do put that sh!t on everything! I should have rounded up my group for drinks here instead of the hotel. Service was better and so was the whiskey sour. -
Review from Jannies L.
Brampton, ON
3/30/2011
I have done my birthday here twice (because they have semi private and private rooms + they are willing to do separate bills off the main menu=D) Also get togethers, casual nights, going away parties.
The food here is along with the other Hip restaurants on the mark but pricey. I love their nachos/beef ribs is yummy but messy to eat. Their sangria is good, don't remember much else about it. They serve their beers in little boots 8 cute :D I got one of their Caesars YUM in a mason jar which was also kinda cute.
They have live music everything weekend and Thursdays, this is hit or miss as in every band has some good songs then non dancable songs. But there is a smaller dance floor right in front of the stage (don't stand too close to the speakers or you won't be able to get rid of the ringing noise afterwards). The beer selection is also really good, strawberry fruili being the only one some of my friends will touch lol
The decor overall is definitely nice and lots of wood and darker hues. There is a cover on fri/sat of $5-$10 after 9pm so get in their before the line up starts. -
Review from Reena P.
Milton, ON
1/14/2011
Love this place to pieces! So casual - great in accomodating our peanut and treenut allergies, provided excellent service to our whole family including my little ones. I am in love with the meatloaf - it is to die for must try this and try the specialty beers recommended!! My husband loves the steak. I think the only thing that pains me is that they took off the Grand Marnier Creme Brulee (was a peanut/treenut free option) as a dessert - I would drive to this place just for this dessert. Anyone with peanut/treenut allergies will not have dessert options but that's usually the case with food allergies like this.
Love the selection of beers, I have tried a new beer almost every time we go there. Pricing for meals and dining with 2 adults, 1 teenager and 2 small kids runs us about $120 to 160.
4 stars for lack of peanut/treenut free options for desserts - if they do this I'll update to 5 stars :) -
Review from Eric L.
7/5/2010
Canada's largest drafted beer selection, 150+ beers on tap. Our waiter was very pumped up and excited about explaining to us how the placed worked and explaining different beers.
We didn't eat anything, but the table next to us was eating and it looked like some quality stuff classy stuff.
Not sure which beer to try?; buy a sampler tray for 13$ or so and get 6 - 5oz Beers. -
Review from Marcus Y.
1/18/2011
This place is meh. They advertise over 100 beers on tap, but when half of those include stuff like molson, labatt, keith's, rickard's etc, it leaves a lot to be desired. To their credit, they do have some gems like delirium tremens, black oak nutcracker, st ambroise oatmeal stout and lots of German wheat beers.
Prices are a bit steep ($6-$7 for a pint) but understandable for the type of selection they have.
For real beer enthusiasts, keep in mind that this place caters to the 20 something fist pumping crowd on the weekends, with very drunk people dancing to some top 40s.
A pleasant surprise was that the waitresses were all relatively well informed about the beer list and knew enough to make decent suggestions and offer opinion.
Anyway, if you are coming for the beer, you can probably skip this place and head downtown to C'est What or Volo. -
Review from Ben K.
Toronto, ON
2/14/2011
Worst Valentines Day experience. Wrong food brought to my date, had to wait +15 mins for her med-rare steak to come back out and there was no service after the server had concerns they weren't getting a good tip - after 15 mins we had to walk our bill to front. I would have been no happier about the whole experience had anything been comped - a gesture where the establishment recognizes they did not live up to their own expectations ad try to incentivize you to try them again so they can prove themselves - but 50 West seems to know not to set expectation too high... they know they cannot deliver. Oh well, that's what you get for bringing a girl out for a special Valentines date to a beer shop pretending to be a good restaurant.
If you want a beer with a buddy and don't mind paying a premium for it, go here. But when the stakes are raised and you want a nice dinner spot, waaaay too much risk... don't even consider this place! -
Review from Ken R.
7/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had a pretty good meal there - it was a fun place. Of course the beer selection was pretty good too!
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Review from Sandy K.
6/30/2010 1 photo
Great beer selection and the bar is very easy to get too.
Great interior design.
I really enjoyed the live music. The only downside was the long line to get onto the patio. Overall, West 50 is a really fun place. -
Review from Sin-Yaw W.
5/15/2010
The beer selection is amazing, also confusing. I was looking for a brown ale that is not too stout. Tried 3 kinds and did not find it. All three were good though. Strong, intense, flavorful.
I ordered the lamb wrap and it was good. Very tender and thinly sliced lamb wrapped with some vegetables. It was drippingly good.
The crowd was rowdy with Stanley cup going. That's actually fun to be caught with the excitement. It also made conversation difficult. Good thing beers kept us well lubricated.
Very lovely waitresses. -
Review from Jonathan S.
Vancouver, BC
5/16/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Not only is the selection of over 100 beers on tap a reason to come here. But it's really the food that keeps me coming back. Doesn't matter if your having a classic like meatloaf, cooked to perfection made with beef, veal, italian sausage, wrapped in bacon. Or my favorite is the 3 course meals specially prepared fresh by the chef and sous chef, the courses are never on the menu and you don't know what it is until it arrives at the table. If you order it, be prepared for one of the best meals of your life. Its hard to comprehend how they can make momey on the food considering its very reasonably priced for such a huge portion.
If your looking for a new beer to try, my favorite is the Stegil Grapefruit Radler. Although the Radler is only 2.5% alcohol, it's made that way so your body takes in all the nutrients and vitamins. If your really not one for the vitamins and Want a little more kick, then add a shot of the potato vodka Chopin to it. -
Review from kap n.
6/1/2010 4 photos
this place is amazing. 150 beers on tap all year long!
I went to this place with one of my mate's. He literally lives down the street, so it wasn't difficult to stumble out of there. We skipped on the food to overdose on the brew. I strongly recommend paying a visit to this diamond. -
Review from A K.
Toronto, ON
5/3/2010
I'm surprised no one has reviewed this place yet. This place is crowded as hell on Friday nights. This is one the restaurants owned by the same people as "Ten" in Port Credit and "On the Curve" in Mississauga city centre. The food is pretty good here, though a bit pricey for what it is. I do have to say that this one of the 2-3 spot in central Mississauga that I prefer to get tipsy at, so I don't usually eat here. After 10pm, they do charge cover, I believe it is $5. The bar area comes alive and you can dance the night away, there is music. This is one of the better places for the 20 something crowd to hangout at because "On the Curve" tends to be a little bit more mature in its clientele. Great selection of beers here, that's what they are known for and wines. They do have a good selection of mixed drinks as well. Overall two thumbs up from me. Btw they do have dress code, which is on their site, not too strict, but you can't look sloppy here.
