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Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton Reviews List

Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton

In business for over 35 years, The Pickle Barrel offers great food, professional service, award winning designs at a superb value. The menu boasts over 300 items made fresh from scratch including Appetizers, All day breakfast, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks, Seafood, Pastas, Stir frys and more. There"s always something for everyone...
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
(26 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Service 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • good for groups(13)
  • kid-friendly(13)
  • great for lunch(11)
  • great for brunch(9)
  • fit for foodies(5)
  • neighborhood gem(4)
Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton Reviews List
Review 1 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The welcome was warm and they

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The welcome was warm and they gave us a nice table by a window. My salmon was tasteless, unless you like syrup-tasting salmon. I think it was probably cooked from frozen. The frozen yogurt was also very sweet and no strawberries could be detected. Great place for an easy time with friends, comfortable seating, but could be re-named The Sugar Barrel."
Dined on 23/04/2013
 2013
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Review 2 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not a first choie

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This Pickle Barrel location is very large and is usually pretty busy. I think the size of the menu makes it difficult to execute all dishes with a high level of quality. Food is decent, but not special. I have had hit and miss experiences with their menu. Nachos, salads, fish and chips, and chicken fingers are usually good, because they are simple to execute and hard to get wrong. But the fries are made from frozen, so align your expectations accordingly."
Dined on 31/03/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My book club, which is a total

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My book club, which is a total of 6 people mostly, have enjoyed meeting at The Pickle Barrel a few times now. The food and service has always been consistently good. We always reserve a table and ask for something quiet to discuss our book and so far we've been lucky as we know how busy the restaurant is."
Dined on 21/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for Brunch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Pickle Barrel is a very good restaurant for brunch. The food is outstanding, the service is outstanding (the waiters and waitresses have an excellent knowledge of the menu, and the noise level is also outstanding (very energetic and fun). This restaurant is a must try for brunch. So much variety."
Dined on 02/03/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great waiter and the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a great waiter and the barternder was very nice to us. Great service"
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Greeters terrible, food decent

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The greeting service was deplorable. When I set the reservation, I mentioned that my daughter requested Pickle Barrel for her 12th birthday dinner. Greeters did not greet her by name or mention that she was the birthday girl. Then we were made to wait almost ten minutes for our table, and weren't even offered a seat while we waited, but were left standing at the front desk. I've never before waited to be seated with a reservation (isn't that the POINT of a reservation?).
The food and table service was fine. For the price, Pickle Barrel has an expansive and engaging menu. But the greeting at this location needs to be fixed."
Dined on 27/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Accessible and consistent meal

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always good. Highlight for taking guests with difficult mobility as indoor garage in immediately below and accessible with elevator to mall entrance of restaurant. Parking is validated. This is a key factor for bringing my 89 year old mother for lunch."
Dined on 23/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 8 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was the second time that

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was the second time that I spent my Valentine's day here, in this fabulous restaurant. I think I will make it a tradiction to come here every February 14. I love the coctail mix, they make the best mojitos in Toronto. The service was fast and the food is delicious and a LOT! I can't finish it all! I wil definetly recommend this restaurant's location."
Dined on 14/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

No "Open Table" reservations

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"No "Open Table" reservations at this restaurant :-(("
Dined on 13/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our lunch was very good. The

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our lunch was very good. The server was very friendly and cheery. Great location next to the theatre and Indigo books."
Dined on 10/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Breakfast for Dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My 3 children enjoyed their "breakfast for dinner" and I enjoyed my sandwich with a glass of wine. A great way to treat ourselves!"
Dined on 17/01/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Accommodating for any group!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had family meetings here and they were very good about accommodating the growing group and allowing another booth for private conversations. I couldn't have picked a better spot for the occasion. Thanks guys. This time it was dinner for two and the food is consistently good and generous."
Dined on 17/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pickle Barrel -Yonge & Eglinton
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Food 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Service 
3.2 / 5
(Very Good) 3.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate