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Windies Restaurant & Sports Bar
3330 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1H 1A7, Canada
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Ch
Review β„–1

Food is AMAZING!!!!! best pepper shrimp around and the fried chicken with fried rice is sooo delicious too πŸ˜‹ doesnt look like much on the outside of the restaurant but its whats on the inside that matters

as
Review β„–2

So good as usual. Came all the way from Newfoundland for this lol

Br
Review β„–3

We just by chance got an opportunity to try the food from here from a lady who bought some and brought it to the school my wife and her works at for the staff and she tried the different dishes and feel in love with the taste. Coming to find out it was from Windies. When she left work that day she got some on her way home for us and weve been hooked ever since. Weve been back at least five to six times. I love the fried rice specials that comes with the fried chicken on top. Spring rolls are killer. The chicken is so good weve ordered that by itself. Really awesome food, generous portions and good service. At times they can be very busy during the week but thats expected with the quality of food they make. Keep up the good work.

6i
Review β„–4

I stopped in today for the first time in 5 years. I was very pleased with the customer service, as well, the food was 5 star. The cut up chicken was crispy and fresh and the oxtail was a delight!!!!!! Great meal!!!

Ma
Review β„–5

Would absolutely recommend trying this place. Great mood, delightful food, excellent service. Highly recommended.

Mi
Review β„–6

Amazing food there and very tasty. good size portions too I cant even eat the whole dish.

Al
Review β„–7

Great food Great prices love this place the chicken is amazing n they have great spring rolls and the windies special fried rice is to die for ....must try

Aq
Review β„–8

Awesome food, family friendly prefect for hosting and catering for events. Great management.

An
Review β„–9

{Visited - Thursday, Feb 23/17 at 7:30PM}First time at Windies upon recommendation from my friend. Also my first time going a West Indian Restaurant.Rather than choosing something from the menu we both had the Windies Special - Beef. Chicken. Shrimp. and Fried Chicken on top of Rice. For $11.00 the portion was more than worth it!Apparently the chicken wings are really good so I have to come back and try those :POverall good experience :)

Ro
Review β„–10

Nice ppl good food quality service cool manager

Je
Review β„–11

Waitresses was super friendly. I Didnt get her name. Great service and food is good P.O.P ( Portion for Price)

Jz
Review β„–12

Got the mixed fry rice with chicken on top the only thing that was good about it was a chicken on top the fried rice it’s just tasteless the pepper shrimp is just not it it needs more flavour

We
Review β„–13

Food is never disappointing.. and the vibe is always nice!! The flavours will make ur taste buds dance and sing!!

Ke
Review β„–14

The foods good but there’s been two different occasions where I’ve gotten hair in my food. Last year summer of 2020 and this year March 2021. So eat at your own risk

S
Review β„–15

Such great, flavourfull food. Amazing rum punch.

Ma
Review β„–16

The food is made fresh and is delicious. It usually takes them 30 min to prepare, so plan accordingly for a to go order. It is worth the wait. Ginger beef and chili chicken (wet style) with rice and beans is recommended.

Jo
Review β„–17

Best guyanese Chinese food around.

Ev
Review β„–18

The atmosphere is quite pleasant and the staff are all sweet and nice to talk to. The layout of the building is very interesting and it can be a spot for any event.

Ja
Review β„–19

Amazing food each and every time! The windies special fried rice is the main event!!

sl
Review β„–20

On July 29/21 An order was placed for pick up for a lunch special at 1:40pm (Windies $6.99+ lunch special from 11 - 2pm) the waitress who took the order told me it was $8.00 for the lunch special, I asked her if the lunch special price was raised, she told me yes and the order will be ready for pickup in 20-25 min. When I reached at 2:34pm to pick up my order, the waitress told me the price was now $12.00+ because I came almost an hour after placing order.. is this a JOKE people.. it certainly was not! I have been ordering from Windies for many years and to be told to pay more because of the time I came to pick up really upset me.The waitress made no attempt to cooperate with me and kept saying to speak to management. I am very disappointed for the service I got today and because I was hungry I still paid the $12.00 for a lunch special that was placed before 2.00pm. DISAPPOINTED!!!

Ja
Review β„–21

Great service and good food!

Na
Review β„–22

Beef special fried rice and lowmein was awesome. Great service too.

Ne
Review β„–23

Always nice to get windies special

Va
Review β„–24

On Sunday March 18th I called windies and placed an order for pick up. The waitress took my order then told me it would be ready in 15-20 min. She also added that they are only accepting cash at the moment which I said was fine and then ended the call.My friend went to pick up the food and at 9:50pm I received 4 missed calls from windies. I called back at 9:52 confused. I called a couple of times concerned and finally when someone answered they immediately hung up on me.Around the same time my friend who went to go pick up the food arrived home. My friend told me that the waitress was extremely RUDE, claiming that she told me over the phone that they closed at 9:30 (even though the site says 10) and this was not the case or else I would have been there on time. The waitress also heard me calling while my friend was there but was rude about it and refused to pick up like I spitefully showed up late on purpose to pick up my order.I don’t know what kind of people windies is hiring to represent their establishment but the women was out of line. She literally picked up my phone call and then hung up. DISGUSTING AND UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR on her behalf. So petty. If it was me picking up the food I would have honestly cancelled the order and left. I will never be buying food from windies again!

Re
Review β„–25

Waitress is NASTY dropping cutlery on the restaurant floor and still giving it to the customers!

Ki
Review β„–26

Always delicious!! Order ahead to avoid waiting long!

G
Review β„–27

I like windies for the price and size of food, which could feed 2 to 4 people.And the order is ready on time to pick up.

Ad
Review β„–28

Amazing service always recommend.

Me
Review β„–29

Always come here, great service and food

Ta
Review β„–30

Nice and friendly staff.

Yo
Review β„–31

Fair prices but you have to wait forever.

Am
Review β„–32

One of my main places to grab something to eat. good location, well kept, and very good service. I recommend this place!

No
Review β„–33

Really good.I love their pepper shrimp!

Ro
Review β„–34

Their fried chicken and fried rice is my go to. It tastes great. I have been buying it from there for a while

br
Review β„–35

I love this place always comes correct food is delicious

An
Review β„–36

Horrible customer service. The lady who takes orders over the phone needs to be trained in customer service.

Pa
Review β„–37

Always good πŸ‘πŸΏ

Cl
Review β„–38

Good food.The service was also good.the wait time was a bit longer than i expected.

La
Review β„–39

Whenever Im in Scarborough I check Windies for authentic Caribbean food. Always tasty!! A must try if you enjoy Caribbean cuisine.

Wa
Review β„–40

Awesome πŸ‘πŸ˜Š excellent condition..good food..truly a good dining experience

vi
Review β„–41

Excellent food v friendly staff good price

Co
Review β„–42

Not bad. Flavourful with good quantities

Ta
Review β„–43

Best place❀

Je
Review β„–44

The lady that took my order was super polite and nice; was very welcoming. The food was DELICIOUS. Will be going back for sure!

in
Review β„–45

You dummies should update your hours on Google

mi
Review β„–46

Not bad.

st
Review β„–47

The food was very delicious. I really enjoyed it. The service was a bit slow but friendly. Just a tip, if a person says theyre done and gets the rest of the food in a to-go container it means you should really bring the bill. I waited so long that I literally stood up to ask at the bar and then she finally came back. Anyhow it would have gotten 5 stars if it wasnt for this. Otherwise it seems like a good place to also enjoy drinks and fun events. I saw they had karaoke once a week too so thats very cool. So just improve on the speed of service and then it will be great!

Ju
Review β„–48

Poor customer service, they had add an item advertised and the manager refused to honor the advertisement.Im pretty sure that is classified as false advertising, and any other restaurant that has or would do that would honor the advertisement.I feel as though there was no consideration for the consumer in this position from the manager I spoke to. As well as no remorse when informing her that a review would be left.

Ni
Review β„–49

Good customer service and of course, good food!

Is
Review β„–50

The customer service is constantly quick, awesome character, super nice staff. I will visit again when I am in town.

Ma
Review β„–51

This is a very good spot for tasty food and a great family spot. To bad covid slowed it down, but once covid is over this place will boom again

As
Review β„–52

Good vibe. Good food. The fried rice special is very delicious and filling. Their pepper shrimp is also tasty as well. It is a great place to dance and have some drinks because of its genuine Caribbean feel and the selection of Caribbean music that is played especially on the weekends. A definite must try spot in Scarborough for everyone

Sh
Review β„–53

Love, love, love the Lobster 🦞 and Black bean sauce!

Eu
Review β„–54

Great food

Mi
Review β„–55

Real authentic west Indian cooking like my mama used to make. Rip mom!

Ma
Review β„–56

A delicious slice of Caribbean flare!!Truly appreciate the service whether its take-out or dining.Great food matched by similar service from the staff; coupled with a decent space.The prices are quite reasonable too!!Definitely could not ask for more.

El
Review β„–57

Great food, amazing flavors, cut up chicken and house special noodles are the best!

Ar
Review β„–58

MUST-ORDER DISH(ES): ANY DISH WITH their fried chickenOVERALL: FOOD (4 stars); PRICE (worth it; 5 stars); SERVICE (4 stars); ATMOSPHERE (4 stars).TYPE OF RESTAURANT: Caribbean-Chinese foodNUMBER OF TIMES I HAVE VISITED: 2FOOD: The chicken was one of the best Ive ever had; the rice dishes were fairly average; portions were large; the food was authentic and very unique; oxtail and rice is under-seasoned; food quality is consistent.PRICE (WORTH IT?): $10.00 - $28.00SERVICE: Very nice and polite servers; servers well trained.ATMOSPHERE: Casual; fun; relaxing; spacious.

Ra
Review β„–59

Food is solid if you want a quick bite to eat. If you want somewhere, where you desperately want to dance its a good last resort spot but should never be a first option or second more like 10th option.

Ch
Review β„–60

Amazing place!

Sh
Review β„–61

3 star rating is based on our server that night. She seemed distracted and completely clueless at times. Brought insufficiant drinks even though she was writing the orders down. We came for a birthday and she just brought the cake inside the box and plopped it on the table, no plates and nothing to light the candles. (So much for the element of surprise for the birthday person.) Unlike other places you go they bring it out for u candles lit and all, this I found surprising.At the end of the night she brought the bill and 5 mints knowing there were 9 people at the table.She just seemed so disinterested the entire night.Other than this particular waitress, Windies is an awesome places for dinner, drinks or celebrations. Good food and atmosphere!

Gi
Review β„–62

Nice atmosphere to hang out both for Caribbean folks and those who want a taste of the Caribbean culture. Staff was courteous as well. Food was great but had to take a star off for the oxtail. Not sure if it was just the chef that nighr, but that wasnt it chief.

Ni
Review β„–63

Food and service is always good. If going for atmosphere or aesthetics then it wont meet expectations but food makes up for that

Ly
Review β„–64

Amazing fried chicken. Trust me. Try it you will love it. Well seasoned and fried nice and crispy.

Am
Review β„–65

Ive been going here. No one can beat the prices. Love the rice and chicken. Entire fam enjoys. Food is delicious

Ki
Review β„–66

Best Food/Restaurant in Toronto hands down! You simply cant beat the quality, quantity and prices. Best chicken on fried rice/chow mein hands down.

Ma
Review β„–67

Great place. The food is amazing here especially the wings. Love the Chinese and Guyanese fusion.What I didnt like was that I ordered something (.. two seperate items)and I was told they dont have it. I understand restaurants run out of things but its too common in West Indian places.And also, please get a better DJ. He played songs he and his friends liked. Several times he put on songs which would clear the dancefloor but he ignored the fact. Some advice: If you deejaying know the audience. !!!Will definitely be returning for some of that delicious food!

Dr
Review β„–68

Good food and great prices

Fr
Review β„–69

Food is great but the new Manager Wayne customer service skills are very poor. I purchased a Strawberry Daiquiri which was extremely sweet from other Daiquiri I had at previous establishments so I asked for the drink to be change for another drink I taste that was not so sweet. Manager told me if they make a different drink I will have to pay for a Daiquiri drink I didnt drink. Awful!

C
Review β„–70

Their food is consistent. Everytime I go, its always tasty. Try the fried rice, wings, pepper shrimp... Service is hit or miss. Owner at bar could be more welcomimg. The doormen are more friendly.

To
Review β„–71

The Service is Great! The people there are fun to talk too! πŸ˜„

Iv
Review β„–72

5 stars for the food. Ive never dined in so cant comment on waitress/waiter service. It does get busy on weekends and holidays. If they say pick up your order in an hour then go in 2 hours or stand there and wait another hour. That was my last experience. Otherwise a great local joint to bring a better half or to hang out for drinks. Updated: Dined in recently - service was slow on a day when it wasnt busy but waitress and staff in general were pleasant.

Mo
Review β„–73

The service was friendly and efficient. The food as always is amazing 🀀😁

Ka
Review β„–74

This is an exceptional restaurant to dine and have a drink. The service is excellent, the staff are friendly and they make you feel very comfortable.

M
Review β„–75

Home to the best West Indian food in the gta!

Gb
Review β„–76

Good food.

Va
Review β„–77

Celebrated my birthday party with about 20 family members. We couldnt stop raving about how amazing the food was. from the wings/fried chicken, to fried rice to chicken lo mein to pepper shrimp - we werent disappointed. Teri, our server was excellent and handled our party with smiles and patience. DJ played a very good mix. Keep up the good work, cleanliness and great customer service. Well definitely be back!

Gr
Review β„–78

Foods good but you can be treated horribly. On two occasions, I was ignored over and over. The first time I tried to overlooked it but going back again it was a definite.

Mo
Review β„–79

The service is good...food taste depends on who is the cook. Some times taste great and at times you wish u never went there.

Fa
Review β„–80

Good food, tasty and not too pricey

Ni
Review β„–81

I like the variety of food selections they offer. The food is good and reasonably priced they also have daily lunch specials, birthday parties and a DJ who plays a great selection of music you can also make requests. They also have a well stocked bar.

Do
Review β„–82

I worked here years ago. The cook is the best, the best west Indian and Chinese food Ive ever had.Friendly people. Great food. Good prices considering the large amount of food you get for your dollar.If you havent tried windies, you should.

Do
Review β„–83

The food was amazing. A young lady with extension braids was very attentive and helpful. I went after 10 pm , the music and atmosphere.

Ma
Review β„–84

Good Caribbean food

Au
Review β„–85

Great food and fun atmosphere to hang out with friends!!! A nice Caribbean touch, mixture of dishes. Staff is pleasant, nice vibe!

Ne
Review β„–86

Good food. Chilled vibe. Usually not too busy. Older crowd. Dance floor on weekends.

Ma
Review β„–87

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. I would recommend this place to all my friends and family.

Ar
Review β„–88

Lots of seating space. Good location.

Ko
Review β„–89

They need to rid of their Take Out styrofoam containers. There lots of related health issues tied to using hot foods with styrofoam. Google it. Besides that the food is FIRE!Thank me later.

Af
Review β„–90

Fried Rice dry

Un
Review β„–91

Best place in Toronto to eat

De
Review β„–92

Good customer service. Like kitchen. DJ is good but needs to improve to satisfy more the public

Co
Review β„–93

Food was great.. service was great.. My only concern is I dont believe they should automatically add a 15% gratuity to the bill.. people should be able to decide their own tip based on service... and they automatically add it and then if youre paying debit the first screen asks for a tip again so if you dont see it added to your bill you end up paying a double tip!!!

Ca
Review β„–94

Nice place. Cozy and great music. Food was good as well.

Ro
Review β„–95

We dropped in for a quick drink. Waitress was welcoking and very professional. She was around when we needed service.

An
Review β„–96

The food is good service excellent since very safe place.

Jo
Review β„–97

Average west Indian bar/restaurant. Foods good, staffs friendly. Weve been there a few times.

Ti
Review β„–98

Just left... we use to love this place but it’s really down hill! We were served unbreaded pepper shrimp that were lightly dusted in flour after they were cooked! Absolutely disgusting!!!! The pepper sauce was water! We will not be returning here! Pethedic food quality!!!

Am
Review β„–99

Fantastic caribbean food. Very cool staff.

An
Review β„–100

Great

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4.2 Rating
  • Address:3330 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1H 1A7, Canada
  • Site:https://www.windiesrestaurant.com/
  • Phone:+1 416-439-0200
Categories
  • Sports bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11:30AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:11:30AM–2AM
  • Wednesday:11:30AM–2AM
  • Thursday:12–11PM
  • Friday:11:30AM–11PM
  • Saturday:11:30AM–11PM
  • Sunday:11:30AM–11PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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