Pig Out BBQ — Restaurant in Pickering

We know this place very well since they opened and it used to be a regular take out place for my family until we moved a little farther away. Recently we have been taking out from another place and a very good one. However this time we had to wait over an hour to pick up and we couldn’t wait after 3 hours of exercise. We decided to order again from Pig Out again even though its 20 min drive away each way on the 401. However problems began right from the start with placing the order. We ordered the Jr. pig out platter with sweet potato fries and baked beans. Whomever was taking our order kept repeating herself if we are ordering Mac & cheese ???? We kept saying no Mac & cheese repeatedly. My husband went through the side choices one by one to confirm everything which included a COKE! They said coleslaw is complimentary but we knew this anyway from memory. We were excited to enjoy their food again but it was a big disappointment. First they gave us root beer instead of COKE and no one in my family likes it. Size of the complimentary coleslaw was a joke! One bite size for such a big platter and couldn’t share because of the bite size portion. And the meat was burnt and dried out. Especially the wings were hard to chew. Baked beans were crunchy which we never experienced before? When they said jr platter is good for 2-3 people, aren’t they supposed give at least 2 peoples portion size?? They gave not only a tiny size coleslaw but the pickle was so tiny, thinner than a pinky finger! This is because it was actually half a pickle!!! Sooo cheap! We spent over $60 including tax and it was the worst food quality and portion experience I ever had! I’ll never be going back! Memory of the original owner, it was very good quality food and really good portions that they gave out and we really enjoyed their service but when owner changed everything changed to down sizing. I don’t recommend this place to anyone! They provide a lack of quality food and portions. TOO CHEAP! I will stick to the restaurant where we go normally even if I have to waiting more than one hour. Same price but quality is vastly different and portions are much...

I hate saying something negative about restaurants, especially during the current climate but this was a pretty big disappointment.

I called ahead to find out what was gluten free and was told everything was except the Mac and cheese was (the one answering the phone didn't know and asked a line cook). Great! Ordered the brisket meal and my husband ordered the chicken and ribs. I mentioned no half bun a few times when ordering as I can't have gluten.

Sat down and waited for food. Table rocked but whatever. Went to the bathroom to wash up before eating and the sink is broken and the handle spins all the way around. Only exceptionally hot water comes out until you wiggle it just right.

Food comes out and there is a bun on my order. I mention to the server that I can't have that "I know I know." And puts the plate down and looks at me. Oook can you please replace the food? Credit to them they do make everything fresh (after saying I cant have it if the bun is just picked off).

Brisket was somehow both fatty and dry. Fries were pretty hard. Husbands food was decent but enjoys rib fest more and the ribs were burnt, 2 he picked the char off of, 1 rib didn't have the full meat. He's pretty chill so for him to say anything says a bit.

The server and 1/2 of the line cooks leave as soon as we get the replacement meal. The 2nd line cook does ask us if we need anything like ketchup for the fries about 5 min after we get the food and says to just ask if we need anything. No one says anything to us for the rest of the meal and we are both slow eaters.

We were pretty hungry due to driving for 4.5 hours so we made a good dent in the food but I definitely wouldn't say "you...

1st of all. Definitely owner has changed.

I have a pull pork dinner and my wife has a rib dinner. I feel the taste is a bit sour but my wife feel that a bit sweet. Different people will have different taste. I do agree. But the pull pork. It taste like the pull pork and the sauce cooked separately. Not too smoky taste like before and the main issue is become cold very quickly that I haven't finished half the portion yet. Feel that the pork is not as soft as before and the sauce is very strong taste of smoky but definitely not like come from a grill or oven.

But if you want to fill out your stomach. This is the place for you. The portion is bigger than before. But you won't get a pickle. I have no problem with that. Meanwhile if you want the taste like before, then this is not the place for you. Service is good. I believe is the owner bring the dishes to our table and the place seems to clean.

At 1st I want to give 3 stars but I saw there is a guy or a teenager after blooming the floor and then he bring out a tin box with food inside and give to another guy at the kitchen but I didn't see him ever clean his hands. Although his hands are not directly touching the food but you won't feel comfortable at all.

For me. I won't come back again. But if you just want to fill out your stomach then this is the place. And I am sure after owner finished reading this article, he will advise his staffs when...