This Pickle Barrel location used to be so much better. It's pretty unfortunate actually because I used to love going here. I've been going to this location for over 10 years now and while it started out excellent both the food and service have declined dramatically over the last few years.
A few examples of things that could be improved:
- The wait at the front door is usually quite long considering the number of open tables.
- They are often short-staffed resulting in longer waits once seated. (Although I have to complement the people they have for doing their best to keep things running smoothly, our server this time was great)
- The food portions are a smaller than they used to be, including for items like fries and coleslaw.
But enough with the negatives! There's always good points about a restaurant and this is no exception. Here's a few dishes that I've had and always enjoy:
1. Deli sandwiches - You can choose from four or five types of meat. I like the turkey myself but they have pastrami, roast beef, and others. You also have the option to add more meat for $1.99.
2. Omelettes - You can choose your own ingredients or choose one of the kinds on the menu.
3. Eggs Benedict - A classic breakfast choice.
4. Burgers - A few options available. One that I've had a few times is the Greek Burger (Feta Cheese, mushrooms, & onions).
5. Italian sausage penne - A great choice for dinner
They've done a great job with the restaurant itself too. The furniture and decor feels quite new and is always clean, the washrooms are clean and high-tech (touch-less soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, as well as the bathroom doors which you don't often see), and they added an outdoor patio fairly recently which is very nice in the summer.
So, to end on a hopeful note, while they have been a bit disappointing lately, I know I'll keep going because they have a great selection of food. I'm also looking forward to seeing this location back to its former self and adding a few more stars to this review.