Manager essentially called me a liar. Have been coming here since 1991, when it was that old building. I have enjoyed paying a premium for quality food here, however I am miffed at management tonight. At the beginning of December 2020 I ordered calamari and when I got home we were all disappointed to see no sauce (which everyone knows is necessary to enjoy it). They were very busy and so being considerate I thought I would simply mention next time I came in/called in. Fast-forward to tonight, I explained the situation and manager came out to tell me I should have called in on the night the incident happened so they could leave a $10 gift card for me. I told him I didn’t call in as I knew they were busy and would just deal with it when I called in next. Manager said he would not do anything about it now as I didn’t call in there and people say things all the time. I looked at him like he had no clue of the thousands of dollars I poured into his establishment over the last 3 decades. I’m still stunned at the level of insensitivity displayed tonight. --- EDIT: This comment now is being added 4 months later; I have only gone back twice since for Pizza pick-up instead of what would have normally been 10 visits. I explained to everyone in the house the situation and have been encouraged to not patronize Ocean Park Village Pub anymore. I have since been going to panago next door and making the trip up to Dominos (24th and KG)... Dominos has good pizza at half the price. The managers decision has cost him several hundred in sales, made me richer, and opened my eyes to new experiences. Life is better not going to Ocean Park Village Pub for anything. I also heard the old garage (ex gas station) behind the Chevron on Crescent Road just changed hands and they have plans to make a better place than Ocean Park Village Pub at that location, a friend of mine saw the design draft -- looking forward to seeing this open asap. --- EDIT #2: I was there again to pick up for someone that is dying of cancer and wanted OP food, so I went and paid for it and picked up, but I did manage to talk to the staff and explain how they still owe me from the screw-up and they were 100% unsympathetic. I then got my dinner at Panago (much better Pizza...
Read moreHonestly, I'm very confused by these reviews. We've eaten here 3 times, and ordered pizza for delivery, and every time it's been terrible, just terrible! We keep "giving it another shot" because we keep hearing how amazing it is. It is in fact overpriced and TERRIBLE. Is everyone in love with it because there is simply no other option? SO confused! Firstly, what restaurant in 2022 has ZERO gluten-free options? The food: Beef dip - stale bread, over-cooked cheap meat, flavourless dip- gross. The crunchy chicken sandwich, looks like a Sysco truck threw up a frozen chicken cutlet on a bland bun - flavourless and gross. Caesar salad - tasted like wet-lettuce with a couple slices of flavourless cheese thrown on it - gross gross. The Sheppards pie is obviously (over)heated from frozen (and after requesting a GF option, is served with garlic toast - that's a law suit waiting to happen). The pizza. Oh my. The pizza we kept hearing was incredible - overly sauced, with a half an inch of some nameless (figured I couldn't use "flavourless" again in this review) white cheese on it. Because the cheese is put on top of the pepperoni (the only good ingredient in the meal and the reason this is a two-star review instead of a one-star review) means the toppings are independent of the pizza base (rookie mistake) and slide off the base. The Calamari is the worst I've had ever! Imagine slicing chunks of rubber off your car tire - deep frying them and throwing some raw onion on the plate - that's a pretty accurate description. I just figured out why they spell it "Kalamari" because it must be some rubber calamari substitute. The service is... well... worthy of zero tip if such a thing was culturally acceptable. Did I mention prices are about 20-40% higher than other restaurants in the area? Like I said, we keep trying this place because we WANT to like it. We live a block away and I'd LOVE nothing more than to have a great (I'd take "decent" even) pub/restaurant around the corner, alas, this is NOT it. I keep reading all these other reviews, and I'm wondering: what do we keep missing? It's just awful here. Yet it's always busy. We can't quite figure it out. It's a...
Read moreWe were originally going to go to Delrios, unfortunately, when we arrived it said it was only take out service , due to staff shortage. We ended up here, not realizing this is the original Ocean Park Pizza. I have never been, but my friend had been here on numerous occasions, not realizing this is the origin. Anywho, the atmosphere, is cozy and inviting. 3rd generation family, it's rare to see, as most businesses fail onto the 2nd generation. What an inviting atmosphere, I am sure the hostess thought we were nuts, as we were telling them the backstory on our experience. Thank you, for putting up with us. Lol. When you walk on there is a buffet style dining room to the left and a wrap around bar style with attached bar stools. Oak chairs and tables Sections throughout the pub, TV's perfectly placed. I like the A-frame Chateau style Pub.
We were escorted to a section where there are big bay windows and separated tables in 4 sections and a gas fireplace with long cushions acting as chairs, table is very comfortable, Whistler style.
I like the history behind the pub and our server was extremely professional and courteous and helpful and can tell you all about the pubs history, it's very fascinating, just ask.
The bathrooms are very clean and contactless paper towels and faucets. Big mirrors and full length mirror and 3 washroom stalls. Clean and tidy.
$$$ Plenty of parking behind the pub Busy on weekends Fantastic pizza, regular half and half and delicious. Prompt service. We went weekday and it was a steady stream of people. Check website for hours. I cannot wait to go back. Friendly owners.
A very extensive menu and they also offer Buffet/ Brunch/ Dinner/...
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