Pickle Barrel Newmarket - York

We had the worst experience. First, the service was great, our server put up with all of our complaints with grace and humour. But the restaurant was empty which should have been my first clue that something was wrong.The market vegetable was green and yellow beans. They were obviously not cooked from fresh, they were like frozen veg, very rubbery and many were brown and rotting. My steak was overcooked and tough.When I sent it back, the manager came,and took my meal off the bill, discounted my husbands and brought free salads. She said they were cooking cauliflower/broccoli for us. This came with a small piece of corn added as well. I found huge black spots on the cauliflower, The broccoli was mushy and it all smelled off. We soon realized that the corn was actually bad and the smell,permeated the whole bowl of vegetables. How can you send out something that has such an obvious bad small that you cannot even bring yourself to taste it? Where is there quality control?This location needs a complete overhaul of the kitchen. They have cooks with no idea what they are doing. Even the food that had nothing wrong with it, to me was mediocre at best. They are not using fresh quality ingredients at all. I will not go back to this location ever.

Not bad, average. My husband had a burger, bunless. I,had a power bowl. My meal was good, my husbands was ok.

The Pickle Barrel chain does a good job of ensuring that each of their locations is modern, unique, and dependable. The Pickle Barrel in Newmarket is no exception. The restaurant is attractive, offering a variety of seating areas that range from open to private; the menu is robust, offering a variety of styles and options; the food is well-prepared, offering both quality and taste, as well as attractive presentation. Finally, the service is always terrific: the waiting staff is friendly, courteous, and attentive.

My wife and I enjoy dining at this restaurant. I particularly like the Hanoi stir fry, the good attitude of the servers and the pleasant atmosphere.

This location is too hot or miss for me. One time all is good and the next terrible. I will not go back to this location.