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State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering, Pickering, ON

State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering

4.3
4.3
363 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
State & Main delivers an elevated casual downtown restaurant experience that's a cut above, without the commute! We're your destination for connecting, unwinding and comfortably indulging in familiar favourites done better. When you feel like going out but don't feel like going far, it's State & Main.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Pickering
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Join us for Happy Hour - Menu & Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Join us for Happy Hour Everyday from 2pm – 5pm & 9pm – close. Choose from a wide selection of drinks, cocktail and menu items starting at $5.

    Join us for Happy Hour - Menu & Drink Specials photo

What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Durham

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Durham

    Lively

  • Durham

    Most Booked

363 Reviews
  1. Amethyst

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mother daughter lunch was enjoyable and delicious. Thank you.

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  2. LalaS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Dinner was great, food was excellent, server was lovely but the service was slow. When we arrived for our reservation nobody was at the front we waited for a bit for someone to come out from the back. Same with the service we received on the patio. It was great but slow.

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  3. DarcyS

    Toronto

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Only one complaint- it was very cold in the restaurant.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I reserved a table. Didn’t like that it was near the bathrooms. Didn’t bother asking to be moved. Good service. Apps & drinks arrived pretty quickly. Mine tasted too watered down. Food was tasty. We asked for Spanish coffee. It arrived with no whip cream because they didn’t have any???? Seemed odd. Everything was acceptable but just not over the top.

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  5. Dimitra

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall the food was good but the fried Kalamari was not that great … you can tell the oil they used was previously used to fry onion rings. I could be wrong but the taste was onion. Overall the food was great …. And the ambiance was good.

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  6. TimP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We had an enjoyable time and would probably go back. We sat on the patio (our choice) which overlooks the Mall parking lot, so that didn't really add to the ambiance. Also, as happens a lot with outdoor dining these days, we were bothered by wasps (not sure what the restaurant could have done differently under the circumstances). The food was very good but the presentation was a little bland. The steak was nicely cooked and quite tasty, but the lump of mashed potatoes and four asparagus spears left a little to be desired. The restaurant missed out on a couple of SMALL things. Firstly, it was my birthday - this was noted in our Open Table booking and when we met the hostess, but no further acknowledgement other than a brief "Happy Birthday". Secondly, as seems to happen at more and more restaurants, we were not offered bread or rolls to munch on while awaiting our food.

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  7. Nick

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great and consistent as usual! Our kids love the food and the portions as decent for the price.

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  8. SSTO

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Had dinner Thursday night and ordered a bottle of wine as bottles are half price on Thursdays. We debated between 2 different bottles with our server before deciding. On our receipt, the wine charge was not reflected at 50% off. When we inquired, it was explained that only “some bottles” are half off, while others are only 25% off. We felt that that should have been explained to us, and at the very least clearly stated on the wine list which bottles do/don’t apply to the Thursday half price promo. For dinner, I had the Tuna Poke Bowl. It was bland, had so much rice, and a very small amount of tuna. My friend’s glazed chicken was just ok…small portion of chicken, which also seemed processed. Other than not being told about our wine not being half off, our server was attentive and didn’t rush us.

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  9. Gigi

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time celebrating our friends 50th birthday. It was actually a first for most of my friends dining at State a& Main. Our server was really attentive and recommended drink and menu options.

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  10. KevinM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Food was the only issue for us. Ordered 3 entrees to share. Jalapeño mac n’ cheese was cold on first bite, calamari was very chewy, spicy tai lettuce wraps were mediocre. Booze was good. So we’re the employees and management, very professional and understanding. But It if looking for that value of meal, I’d go elsewhere.

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  11. jaylo389

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Everyone liked their meals. Prices seemed fair. Waitress was friendly and attentive.

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  12. Laura

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! Perfect for a girls night out.

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  13. VitoS

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Server was absolutely great! Food was very good and the drinks were solid.

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  14. KavitaC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, Drinks and service was great Clean environment.

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  15. PeterP

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner before our movie at State & Main Pickering. My wife had the butter chicken bowl and I had the chicken fingers entree. Both meals were prepared very well and very tasty. The service from entry to the restaurant through our meal was excellent and we enjoy ourselves at State & Main. This is our second time coming here this past month or so and we will continue to come back!

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  16. BrendaK

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    This was my first time here the atmosphere was vey nice . The Bang Bang Shrimp is to die for, the Dragon Boat Lettuce Wraps were ok but I prefer Joey’s Lettuce Wraps and the Soup Dumplings were ok but I wouldn’t order it again.

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  17. DanielleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best fries I've ever had! Waitress Darren was awesome

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  18. Yassy6

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The service and location was great. The food was average. The crusted salmon was dry with no real flavour and the bang bang shrimp could have had more flavour/sauce. It was pretty much breaded shrimp with a drizzle of something. Both my dishes needed more flavour.

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  19. Marlytdot

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The State & Main spin on cocktails - perfection! The food was nicely presented and delicious. Not sure what Magic went into creating those brussel sprouts appetizer but keep doing it! The patio was just perfect for a hot summer evening and the staff was attentive and fast. Will definitely return!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time there, we had mentioned it was our anniversary but no one really wished us. Other than that, the food was good. the service was good as well. We enjoyed our night out.

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  21. CapVid

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was very good, and the service is very good. I would go there again.

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  22. CitySavvyKristan

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    This is the second time I have been to this location, and there may be a third. It’s amazing how a bad server reflects on the entire establishment. The initial food came out Luke warm and when the rest of the food came out 5 minutes later it was too late to ask for a re-fire. When my daughter asked for hot sauce, the waitress stopped on her way to the kitchen to a) wipe down a table when there was no need to then stopped to refill drinks. By the time she returned my daughter was almost done her meal. The food was not as good as I remember from the first time, but like I said, Lisa the waitress really did a disservice to the restaurant. I will not return on my own.

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  23. Bill

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Steak was excellent and done perfectly. The side salad was superb. Good sweet potato fries as well.

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  24. BrendaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The weather was great so we sat outside great night the food was amazing service was great I will definitely be going back

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  25. SaminaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Noel is an amazing waitress and so thoughtful and pleasant!!!! She accommodated our requests as needed.

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  26. LaurieM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Chicken Teriyaki bowl very dry and not too much taste

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  27. PeterC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to eat in Pickering. Have always enjoyed it. Very good value.

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  28. terryP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Lisa V was amazing! Very attentive and it was so nice for my friend to get a Birthday desert on the house. Only complaint - I got the west coast salad and I felt that for $6 the shrimp add-on was lacking. Probably the chicken would have been better value.

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  29. JenB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    I went against my own rule and ordered an Asian-inspired dish at a pub-style kitchen/bar so my food experience was mediocre. But drinks were good and service was excellent.

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  30. MichelleF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Took 25-30 mins just to get our bill after she cleared our plates and gave us a takeout container

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  31. Ballantrae

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall we had a great meal with friends. The food and service was excellent. I would recommend the Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer. We ate out on the patio which was enclosed and quiet even though it faces a parking lot. The inside of the restaurant was quite busy and not near as quiet!

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  32. CapVid

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Nice and fast service! The waitress was quick and efficient. I would go back there again.

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  33. LalaS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was great. I only gave this 4 stars because it wouldn’t allow you to book a later reservation than 4:15. The place was empty even by the time we finished at 5:15. It also didn’t give you the option to book the patio it sent you to another restaurant. We almost didn’t come because of this. I’m sure the restaurant lost business because of the online booking

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great staff and an amazing atmosphere. Perfect place to get some food before catching a movie

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Waitress took forever to greet us and bring menus, food was okay, hut then we had to stand up and practically leave to get her attention to bring a bring. Very poor service.

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  36. ChrisNichilo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Convenient location right beside the movie theatre and pleasant staff, but the food is underwhelming and certainly not consistent with how it looks in the pictures online. There are much better places to eat in the area that have similar menus.

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  37. VejaiM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and staff was wonderful. Very accommodating and approachable.

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  38. LesleyP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great dinner! Wonderful service and food! Will go again!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, attentive without being intrusive. Great recommendations from server. I think her name was Laurel, apologies if I got it wrong. The food was absolutely delicious, awesome fish tacos, & wings. So glad we went here!

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  40. Julie

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Service was OK server didn't really have a full understanding of items on drink menu. Order was taken and we were advised of large group so food might take a little extra time. No worries. A server but not our server delivered our food. We never saw our server again to ask if we needed anything (drink, condiments) or to check if everything was OK until it waa time to pay. I understand a larger group is there but important not to forget your other customers.

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FAQs

State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (289) 624-1931.

State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering is rated 4.3 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Pickering

1355 Kingston Road, Unit 510, Pickering, ON L1V 1B8

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Pickering
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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