Uninspired at The Courtyard


The Courtyard 
1437 King St E 
Oshawa, ON 
L1E2J7 
905-404-0251 

So, one of my best friends, Mel, took me out for my birthday lunch. We were feeling casual, so we headed East to the Courtyard. It was super hot that day and the large patio was busy, so we decided to stay inside and soak up the A/C. 

We started with Spinach & Artichoke Dip. It came with multi-coloured chips and delicious pita chips. The dip was smothered in cheese and baked. It was limey. I don't know if they add lime to it to make it different, but it was a nice twist. 


 I ordered the lunch size Fish & Chips and she chose the Pesto Chicken Sandwich. The piece of fish was small and had thick batter, but we both agreed, the fries were awesome. Mel said the sandwich was good, not much pesto.  


The service was great, but they need to upgrade the eats. This place has got to catch upto the rest of the pub food scene. You can get beer anywhere; there has to be something else to keep people coming back! 

Better luck next pub, 

Lisa  
@notjustfood






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