PORT Dining Room-Bar-Patio is located on the shores of Frenchman's Bay in Bay Ridges, Pickering. We offer a global selection of fare, cocktails, spirits, wine and beer in an elegantly-casual, come-as-you-are setting. Executive Chef, John L. Harcourt, has created globally inspired menus that evolve to reflect the season and locally produced products. Our Bar Team has created cocktails that reflect the passion and skill of the original bartender(s).
"So nice to find a new "special" restaurant that our family can look forward to going to on special occasions. (Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.) The Keg (still one of our favourites) has become so mainstream that lately when we go there we end up surround by young families, with young children and it kind of takes away from a nice "up-scale" maybe even romantic dinner experience. We never took our kids to the Keg, it was too fancy! Doesn't anyone go to McDonald's? We like the ambience and the food. People don't mind spending a little more to be surrounded in this."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I've been to Port's before in 2010 for Mother's Day and had a pleasant experience. This one was just as good. Serive was good considering it was Mother's day and the restaurant was packed. Was seated at time of my booking. Servers were attentive and timing of courses was good. Main was execellent and portion size was just write. The dessert was a bit disappointing as I found it a bit dry. Overall, I would definitely come back for a dinner to see what that experience would be like. As for a 'better restaurant" in Pickering, I think this place is great instead of going downtown."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The restaurant is located in a great location by Lake Ontario. The view is fantastic and the food very good. Could use a better wine menu though or offer corkage."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"I thought your establishment was a pleasant surprise. My wife and I was not expecting the ambiance to be so nice.
We are frequent restaurant goers and we would consider coming back.
On a side note ,the food did take a little longer than expected, where the waitress had to be prompted for an update. A fair request would be that when a dish is later than 30 min ..to at least let your patrons know that its on it's on its way or that the kitchens running behind. Just a thought."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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"Our server, Steven, was fantastic! It was a girls night out and we took a few hours to go through a handful of appetizers, drinks and desserts-all were super yummy! He was friendly, patient and charming. This was not our first time there, and it definitely won't be our last!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I took my husband to Port for his birthday at his request. We have been to Port before and have always had a great experience and we never leave there feeling like we are still hungry or that we did not like to food. Our overall experience was very good and we will be back again."
Dined on 25/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Good food, great location. When we first went there, the food was great. Even a hamburger had some interesting twists that made for a pleasant surprise that you expect from a more expensive restaurant. However, lately, the food has 'declined' to 'well prepared'. I realize that doesn't sound like a bad thing, but for the prices I am expecting that twist the chef has taken on an otherwise typical dish but I'm not finding it anymore. Food is prepared expertly, but a steak tastes like a steak, the fish like fish. I can get that for the same price or cheaper at The Keg. Despite this, the top notch staff and excellent location have me consider coming back, but at those prices the decision is getting harder."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Great as usual. We had fifty people for my wife's birthday, in the bar. Service was outstanding, as was the food. Still the best patio in the area. Can't wait for warm weather."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Reservation made easy. Friendly and efficient staff. Real pleasure to be dining at the Port"
Dined on 14/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Took my girlfriend here for our anniversary, service was good, food was good, no complaints at all. Will be returning in the future. Looks like this place will be a really nice place in the summer. We went in April so not the best weather to appreciate being that close to the lake."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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"Waiter did not seem very interested in serving us. And the kitchen had run out of a few of the items we ordered. We had a reservation but were put upstairs away from the great view. I would have assumed we would have had better seating."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"Had a great dinner, my dad and boyfriends steaks were over cooked but it was fixed quickly and we received some bread and deviled eggs to make up for the mistake. Food was fabulous - service was even better than the food.
It takes a lot to make up for making mistakes and this play did it 10 fold. Will be back for sure."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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"I have eaten here quite a few times and every time its an excellent experience and I keep bringing different people there to experience it. Pickering doesn't have many nice restaurants so this one to me stands out plus love the location by the water. No matter what I order or my guests the food has always been excellent and so has the service which is why I keep going back."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"I really like port restaurant, Its a great place to have a diner, my only suggestion is if they want more people to eat there more often, they should redesign the prices on the menu. It can put you off a bit."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"A pleasant restaurant with a lovely view over Frenchman's Bay. The menu tends to be a little limiting and the chef is trying too hard to offer food that is overcomplicated and too fancy while ignoring the staples, such as an all day breakfast or standard club sandwich, chicken wings and other standard tasty and filling items. The prices are a little high. However, having said that, it is a pleasant spot to go for lunch with courteous service and the restaurant is very clean. Nice washrooms!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Usually a great spot for dinner but definitely not during a hockey game when the noise level is ridiculous. This isn't a sports bar so don't know why it was so loud and distracting."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2009
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"I made a last minute reservation through Open Table to have dinner on a Saturday night with my wife. We were able to be seated at a nice booth with an excellent view of the sunset. Very enjoyable evening."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, hot spot
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"This restaurant can definitely be considered a neighbourhood gem. The only downside is they really only have one wine by the glass option, if you don't want that you have to order a bottle.
Other than that, the food was exceptional, location was amazing (right on the water), service was great. You can't find an equivalent restaurant (food, right on the water) in Toronto!"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"There was a group of 6 of us who went for dinner. We had a great time! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great - exactly what we were looking for! The waitress was really nice and attentive. I would have preferred if they had portable machines to bring to the table for checkout - in this time there is no reason why a modern restaurant doesn't have this capability. Unfortunately the kitchen also seemed very slow, even though the restaurant didn't seem that busy.
Overall, we had a good experience and would return."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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"I've been to The Port several times and each time I leave unimpressed with the experience. We had the soup to start and it was excellent; moving on to the mains, I had the American cheeseburger (because I was leery of the $17 "premium" burger) and my companion had the Caesar salad with chicken. The burger was ok but it was served with processed cheese. My companion was happy with the salad but was not impressed with the $16 price tag. Overall, The Port is a nice restaurant but the quality of the food does not justify the prices they charge. There are other options in the area that offer the same quality of food (if not better) for a more reasonable price."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2011
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"Port is nestled in a small Pickering side street so you'll want your GPS to help you get there. Once inside you'll be surprised by the large windows giving an unexpected view of Lake Ontario and a nearby picturesque marina. The food is on par with any restaurant in Toronto or New York, far surpassing expectations for a suburban restaurant. Our most recent visit was on Valentine's Day, meaning a special menu (one possibly not repeated on regular days) but one well-crafted and worth the hustle and bustle (I had the lamb: remarkably tender and flavourful). Port isn't really any more expensive than the chain restaurants that dot Pickering, making it doubly worth the trip."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"My cousin told me about this restaurant, so I decided to take my girlfriend there for Valentine's Day, and I was pleasantly surprised. It exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely go back, and recommend this restaurant to others. The service was great, it was frequent and the food was delicious."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Amazing atmosphere. Gorgeous restaurant all around. Food was very good, would love to visit this place in the summertime. Made for a great Valentine's Day experience."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"great experience, the food was excellent, the staff were great and they came thur on some special requests. please ensure the manager thanks the server and other staff on a job well done.
dermott"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"My wife and I enjoyed a great night out celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. The food and drinks were outstanding! The appetizer and the entrées were cooked to perfection. Very tastey and beautifully presented. What we enjoyed the most however was that the food selection is not your standard fair. There are many enticing and different appetizers and entrees.
We sat by the windows over-looking the habour, which was beautiful, but we were cold due to the cool air coming through the windows. We have now been 3 times and always the food and service have been excellent."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Service was good. Savoury cheese cake was rather flavourless.new york strip was cool but the plate was hot? Other than the venue the the food was comparable to most run of the mill restaurants. The service was good though."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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