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#1 of 10 Bar in Ajax
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American, Bar, Pub, Canadian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The food was excellent. The server was very good as she explained the food to order. She kept on coming back as to how was the food and asking if we were OK.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed October 14, 2023 via mobile

Over the years, I’ve visited Portly Piper and have had everything from the wings to the pasta. My last visit, I ordered the bruschetta, which was large enough to be a meal, and 30% off because it was Wednesday. Service great, too, in spite of...them being crazy busy. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed July 22, 2023

The food is amazing and made for all tastes. Definitely try the ribs and starters, especially shrimp. They could introduce more beer. Still Belgian Moon with a twist of orange is very good.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed July 6, 2023 via mobile

Great atmosphere! The place is larger than it looks from the outside. The booths all have TVs in them. The foot was really good. Definitely get the wings! Hot & Honey sauce was great!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed May 5, 2023

I worked in Ajax for many years but had never tried this pub. A friend said she had heard good reviews of the food so I decided to give it a try. The location is huge taking up at least two units of space. There...was lots of staff on for lunch so service was fast and friendly I had Sheppards Pie with a chef salad. The salad was crisp and fresh with lots of stuff in it. The meat pie was delicious with lots of meat and sauce and topped off with mashed and cheese. My friend had meat loaf with a sauce that had cabbage in it. Both portions could have fed two. Great food and lots of it.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed March 23, 2023 via mobile

We always come here for an early dinner! Food is always great and a happy ambiance that’s why we always find the pub packed everytime!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed December 20, 2022 via mobile

We came for lunch with a group of 7, including one elderly with a walker. We had a reservation. We arrived as the very exciting World Cup soccer match was heading to overtime. The place was packed to capacity with people and very loud. Amazingly,...they held our reservation for us and insisted that there would be no access issues for the medical walker. Thankyou so much! We couldn't believe how quickly Paige our server got our drinks and later our food. It was bedlam due to the game. Food was served piping hot and delicious. We tried a couple of the sandwiches, wraps, fish and chips, and a salmon dish. Everything was very good. The fries were especially good. Affordable prices, great food, extensive menu, friendly courteous staff. No surprise this place is rated #1 on TripAdvisor. It is well earned.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 17, 2022 via mobile

The wife and I had dinner, the chicken parm and the beef Yorkshire, both were great! The servers are great, prices are right! When I’m doubt, go to Portly and you’ll be happy!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 26, 2022 via mobile

We drive from our home in Toronto to Ajax often in rush hour (30+min) to come here once a week or so. The value for what you get is worth the drive for us. The food we’ve had so far has been great. We love...the atmosphere and the staff have always been wonderful to us and to our children. I really can’t say enough great things about this place. It’s definitely our go-to not so local local spot.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 15, 2022

Go on Tuesdays for wing day. They have the best flavor of hot wings. The staff is always friendly and they never let your beer glass go empty.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 6, 2022 via mobile

I arrived on a Friday night about 5:30pm and was seated immediately by a nice gentleman who also gave me menus. Fifteen minutes later no had approached my table to ask me anything. I walked.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 1, 2022 via mobile

We dropped in here on a civic holiday Monday for lunch at 12.00pm. The place has a bar look, TVs all over, sport memorabilia, there was even a tv in our booth playing sports clips. And there is a dark wood look everywhere. Our server...Paige was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She gave us the lunch menu, dinner menu and specials menu. They have so many selections that it’s hard to choose. My husband ordered the pineapple salad $15 and I ordered the special summer berry bowl $16. We waited 10 minutes for our food. Both salads were delicious and they looked exactly like the picture on the menu. Their bar menu has lots of cocktails, shooters etc and the prices are reasonable. They also have a patio. We didn’t make reservations but when we went at 12:00 the restaurant was very busy. I wish we had this restaurant in Scarborough.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 26, 2022

We had lunch here with my elderly mom, daughter and the two of us. The place was hopping, but staff were very friendly and got our orders in and drinks when required. Don't be in a hurry to get your food, but it's worth it....Portions are huge! The reuben, wings with tenders, and loaded hamburger all come highly recommended now! My mom is still raving about the spot a month later so guess we're going back!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed July 6, 2022

For a Tuesday nigh, this place was very busy. We were seated quickly but didn't see our waitress for a while. I wasn't hungry so I just ordered a bowl of chili which turned out to be huge. I took a bite and it was...super hot...burned the heck out of the roof of my mouth so be patient and let it cool! haha One of my kids had ribs and loved them and another kid had the short ribs which were very good. Neither could finish their meals though and we ended up taking most of it to go for later. Prices were as expected for a pub.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 2, 2022

I live in Toronto, when I visit family in Ajax this is my go to place for good food. A widely diverse menu like no other restaurant I have ever been to, all top notch, well prepared and presented, servers are very good,. My favourites...are red pepper soup, loaded hot hamburger plate, stuffed Yorkshire pudding, and even though not on the menu try the vanilla milk shake, amazing something different in it. Always full, no wonder, this IS Ajax's best, in fact 1 of my top 5 in the GTA and surrounding area.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Yes, The Portly Piper offers takeout services.

The Portly Piper is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4