Very good hole in the wall. I am not a fan of the butter chicken but everything else is great. The portions are huge, but the take out meals come with no na'an or rice. The food seems authentic and the people are always nice in there. It is a very busy space and my favourite dish is the saag paneer (sorry if I misspelt anything)
By far some of the most flavourful Indian food I have ever had. Location is small and noisy. But takeout orders mean I don't have to deal with it.
Quaint little spot in the south side of Pickering. Great option for dining in, take out or delivery. Best Indian food around town for sure. Highlights are the chicken tikka and eggplant curry...but their butter chicken, kebobs and paneer dishes won't let you down either. Make sure you ask them to spice it up!!!
Tried this place for the first time today... Was surprised at how good it was. I have a few favorite Indian restaurants downtown Toronto but this place is good too! Nice that I don't have to go downtown for such a good Indian food experience. Friendly service. Best I've found in Pickering
Delicious food. Friendly staff. We've been for dinner and to the buffet lunch. The dining room could use a clean and some paint but it's otherwise charming and the food is to die for. We'll be back again.
The food is great but the service is very very slow. They need to hire more waitress and servers. Food best for take out as it's super small and tight on the inside.
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Please hire servers. We have been to this restaurant on two occassions and found the food to be excellent. However, the pace and coordination of service is terrible. On both occasions, the restauant and banquet area have been at capacity with walk in traffic turned away or asked to wait long perioids for a table.
The owner serves the tables in the restaurant with maybe one other person, usually a family member. Due to serving the other tables, taking orders etc, very little attention is provided to refilling water glasses, taking additional drink orders etc. Guests are left waiting for long periods to obtain their bills (as they were to placing original order). This results in your dinner lasting 30+ minutes longer than it should.
If more organized and with proper staffing, diners would have a more enjoyable experience and the restaurant would be able to turn over a few more tables and increase sales!
My dilemma at this restaurant - how much do you tip when you have been served by the owner? I have a hard time adding an extra $20 on a $100 bill when it would appear to go to the owner for what is essentially poor service. He should hire service staff and manage the house.
We will be back because the food is excellent.
Best butter chicken in GTA!!!. We were looking for butter chicken in the east end of Scarborough or surrounding area. We found Zeera's online and decided to give it a try...
The BEST butter chicken around...we swear! It is smooth and flavourful and you will NOT be able to stop at one bite. Although we finished the chicken, we brought the sauce home as leftovers with extra naan bread as a snack.The Naans are fresh and light. The samosas are huge and flavourful as well. Service is superb and fast. Good family atmosphere and very reasonable prices. We are definite return customers.
Thank you for the wonderful meal!
We love it. We've eaten a lot of Indian and always find the food exceptional. Friendly owners and staff. We'll be back again and again!
That meal freakin awesome! Great food, fabulous service! I'll be back, again and again...
The best biryani in toronto!! a friendly and warm host. thank you. tina :-)
Food is very tasty & fresh. We also love the individual copper dishes each dish is served in. The place is clean and very friendly atmosphere. We noticed there were lots of 'regulars' /customers who keep coming back which is a very good sign.
Satisfied picky eater ( July 2013). Excellent food. Best service. The quality of dishes were exceptional. The management is very friendly and personable. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food.
Do recommend to try. One of the best i've tried.
Delicious!. I've eaten a lot of Indian in Britain and Canada, and Zeera makes the grade! Bhel Puri was crunchy and tangy and I think it had black salt which is definitely an acquired taste but certainly not boring. Chicken Korma was a nice change from some of the sickly sweet coconut sauces you encounter- this was a rich golden sauce with almonds and lots of cardamom. Dal Makni was delicious. I ordered it extra hot, and it was served with plenty of chili balanced really well with the other spices- perfect with the basmati rice. My favorite dish was the Patiala Eggplant, I'm already looking forward to having it leftover for lunch tomorrow. We had a garlic naan and it was freshly baked to perfection. Can't wait to try some of the other menu items next time I'm in Pickering!
BEST INDIAN FOOD EVER. I had never been here before and was meeting my parents we are from out of town, I had googled indian food in Pickering and this had good reviews so we decided to try it out. It was the best indian we have ever had!!!! Butter chicken, chicken madras, lamb/beef vindaloo and the fish the owner recommended was out of this world!!!! Best naan and rice we have ever had!!!! Highly recommend!!! The owner was wonderful and aimed to please which he did beyond our expectations!!!! YOU NEED TO EAT HERE IF YOU LIKE INDIAN FOOD!!!!!!
The fish tikka melts in your mouth. The blend of spices that go into the zeera special chicken are mouth watering. The bread was made fresh to order. Everyone should try this place. The owner was so friendly and because we are new to Indian cuisine he picked out our meal for us. He knew what to pick because we will be back to try everything else on the menu. Loved every bite.
Mulligatawny. My son and I found this place on the internet by accident and it has now become our dedicated spot for Indian food. Probably the best Indian food I have ever had. The mulligatawny soup is a must for first timers. The staff is very friendly, the patrons are very friendly and the food is so good it will be the first place you think of when some one asks you to recommnend somewhere to have excellent Indian cuisine.
Googled Indian restaurant in Pickering and found Zeera by the Bay . My whole family enjoyed the dinner , loved the tandoori fish, daal and chicken, my kids are tough to please And the biggest critics of Indian food . Seriously they want to go back again. Mango kulfi was amazing
Great Food, Great Service. Rarely venturing from Little India in Toronto, I didn't know quite what to expect when I met a friend at Zeera's in Pickering for dinner.
The dining room is small, but charming and the owner Baldeep Soodan was charming as well. His suggestions were very helpful and the food was absolutely delicious. The seasoning was perfect, not too mild or hot and the garlic naan was wonderful. I'm looking forward to going back and trying some more of his specialties.
Mouth Watering Experience. I have had dinner and the lunch buffet at Zeera and both times I was thrilled with the mouth watering experience. We now travel for two hours to have a meal at Zeera - it's that delicious. Whatever spices are used, they get the taste buds in your mouth working overtime!!!! Thanks Baldeep.
Amazing Food. We have gone to other indian restaurants nothing can beat the food at Zeera's The service is wonderful, the food amazing!
I recommend the fish pakoras
butter chicken, lamb vindaloo
Aloo Gobi Mutter
Very pleasantly surprised to find an authentic Indian restaurant in the Durham region. Great food, good portions, reasonable prices. Go and experience for yourself.
Can't complain!. Checked out Zeera after going to a burger joint nearby. Pleasantly surprised.
The owner/host decided to choose our meal for us which was actually a good move on our part. Everything he recommended was delicious. A sample of Indian beer was well-appreciated as well.
I'll come back and probably order take-out. The quality of the food is what makes it good, and that's probably the most important part of a restaurant anyway.
Best Indian period! Need I say more?
Amazing food, friendly/quick service, great price. We had the Fish Tikka (blacken and tender/juicy), Chicken Vindaloo (spicy and flavorful), Daal Mukhnee (thick and perfect with rice), pulao rice & garlic Naan. The best meal I had in a long time and very affordable. Will be making thisour regular spot.
I have found my favorite east end Indian restaurant! Service was good and the food was GREAT!! It was the best butter chicken I have ever had! I would highly recommend this place. I know I'll be back!!
Had the most brilliant meal last night. We were looking for some place to eat near the marina and came upon Avatar (no, he's not blue) , the owner of the restaurant who not only made us feel like his best customers even though he had never met us before but also convinced us to trust his choices for our meal. Spectacular. The sea bass melted in our mouths and I even had thirds of the saffron cumin rice and I'm not a huge rice fan! Delicious. Highly recommend this place to everyone. We'll certainly be back. Thanks Avatar!
Awesome Indian food. Fair prices. Intimate. The owner is a great guy. He will always make you feel very welcome and go out of his way to make sure is experience is pleasurable. Try it. You will be back.
Food was delicious! Friendly staff. Will have to try the take out too
This little place is a hidden gem in the pickering area. After reading the reviews, I decided that this would be a nice place to celebrate my mother in laws birthday. We went with quite a large party and we were the only people there. We loved it and the owners we incredibly homey and funny. They made the experience light, which was what we were hoping for. Definitely recommending this place to others!
Awesome food. Exceptionally good Indian food. Portions were generous and fresh. Ambiance is so-so, but the food will make you overlook that. Highly recommend.
I never had indian food before going there for my birthday this year. The owner was so helpful in finding delicious choices that my family would enjoy!! The Food was so good (the fish dish) and the service was incredible!! I would def go again!!
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"FOODIE ALERT". If you love food as I do, you also love going out and finding a little "GEM". Zeera by the Bay is my newest little "GEM", I heard about this wonderful Indian experience while surfing for something thats not The Keg Kelseys Boston pizza etc... The reviews in this case speak for themselves. Avatar the host was an amazing help almost setting the whole experience up for me and the girls. We had a little of everything and shared, imo this is the way to eat, I enjoyed that nice mild Euphoria that goes with the complete savoury flavours of India, it has been an hour or so since we left and I still have my food buzz! Thanks to Avatar, you have a wonderful staff, a wonderful menu, a spectacular setting that is reminisant of India, good job people it really is the whole package, and if Avatar recommends the Sea Bass try it, it's fabulous, the Zeera Special Chicken to me is the new evolution of Butter Chicken, which we also had. People this is a place you have to go to. You will agree it is a memorable experience.
Extremely tasty food. I cannot describe the homely feeling you reciev at this restaurant. Place is a bit congested but the taste and the service outweighs the small con. Looks like a family run business and the food has amazing spices. A must try for everyone. Try the fish tikka and zeera chicken and you will be blown away. For vegans aloo tikki is one of the best I've ever had. To be honest, the friendliness and the attention to the preparation of the food is beyond what you would receive at other restaurants. Definitely going back to try something else.
The food was absolutely amazing and the service was amazing. We ordered some food for delivery and we were blown away at the quality of everything. The Aloo Ghobi was the best we have ever had! Thank you!
Extremely friendly owner, hilarious staff, great food!! Awesome ambience fantastic location and the bar tender is pretty cute!!!
We had a great time the fish was superb. Service was excellent and thanks to those who gave up their table. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much for the great food and atmosphere.
My family and I had a wonderful meal at Zeera's tonight! Food was exceptional! Service was great! We will definitely come back!
Excellent Curry Restaurant. My wife and I had dinner at the Zeera Restaurant by the Bay on Liverpool Road in Pickering. We had a very good experience. The tandoori sea bass appetizer was absolutely delicious. We followed that with lamb and chicken vindaloo, with rice and roti, which was also excellent. The service was good and fast, and host Avatar was very interested in ensuring we had a positive experience. We are so happy to have a good Indian restaurant in the neighbourhood. We will visit again.
After my wife and I left the cirque du soleil show we were starving. But we wanted somewhere wonderful to eat. The 1st restaurant that came to mind was Zeera by the bay. My wife loves the tandoori chicken. As we drove by it appeared that the restaurant was closed. We continued driving and ended up at Port, which is just about 2 blocks away. As we were seated and reviewed the menu I had an urge to call my friend which is the owner of Zeera. I was right, they were closed. To my surprise Baldeep(owner) said he had not long left and he would be willing to open for us. Long story short. Happy wife, happy life. The experience was nothing short of amazing. Keep up the good work guys. You have my blessings. Ps: I had food left over for the following day. What can I say it's rare that restaurant food tastes good the day after. Zeera's food keeps me craving for more. The only negative. I was very close to divorcing my wife because she wanted to bring the chef home. Enjoy
I absolutely love this restaurant, my husband and I went around closing time and the owner catered to us and stayed open a couple hours later. This Indian food here is the best in the city, it does not get any better !!
Zeera By The Bay. Amazing authentic Indian cuisine. We enjoyed every bite of the Zeera Special Chicken, Zaffrani Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala dishes we shared! We did take out but the restaurant has a very appealing and inviting atmosphere . Great fresh flavours. Can't wait to try other items on the menu!
We live over an hour and a half away but without a doubt it is worth the drive!
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Authentic and Recommended. The food here is very authentic. So much so, that we found it a bit difficult to decide on our order since we're not that familiar with the various names of the dishes. We were also not aware that the menu is set up "family style" and each item on the menu is NOT a single person complete meal.
Each of the meat dishes is actually quite small, and comes in a small silver bowl. There were approximately 10 small cubes of meat in each dish, covered generously with sauce. You'd have to order several mains and sides, and then share with everybody at your table. Had we known this, we would have ordered differently, as what we had ordered was not enough. We asked for "Medium" heat, and it was plenty spicy.
The staff were very friendly. Restaurant itself is very small but it seemed clean.
Would like to recommend that they offer a "dinner for two" or "dinner for four" option for newbies, so that we can sample different meats and sides without having to pick through the vast menu.
Other than that, this restaurant is a good choice if you're looking for tasty Indian cuisine.
Best Indian Cuisine in TORONTO. My husband, baby daughter and I had the pleasure of dining at Zeera By the Bay this evening. What an incredible way to start the new year... The food was AMAZING! The butter chicken (nicknamed by the staff as cocaine butter chicken) certainly surpassed expectation and the Muligatoni soup was by far the best we've had. Both the wait staff and kitchen staff were friendly... The service was fantastic - to the point where my friendly 18 month old daughter continued to waive to a woman in the kitchen and she was so interested in meeting us that she came out bringing a treat for us no less! We have had the chance to enjoy cuisine around the world and when it comes to Indian food in Toronto, this is by far our favourite! Thanks again for the incredible food, service and the experience:)
The food was delicious. The owners & the staff were very friendly.I will tell my friends about it.
Warm, friendly & delicious!. We had such a great time this evening at Zeera. Great service, delicious food and a very welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be a regular from now on. Thanks so much, Baldeep!
Ps...Try the chai tea with milk.
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The Best Food In Durham Region. My husband and I have lived in the neighborhood of Bay Ridges in Pickering for 16 years and have frequented many restaurants during this time. None of these restaurants can compare to Zerra By The Bay in the quality, overall flavour, presentation, and friendliness of the establishment owners. Its an event to eat here as the art of sharing is brought forth in a pleasant & clean environment. The sea bass is spectacular as an appetiser with its bright red color and garnished perfectly on a sizzling platter. It literally melts in your mouth. All the main entrees are served in a variety of delicious sauces where no knives are needed as everything is so tender and cooked to perfection. The art of eating slowly is a way of being here in order savour the fabulous flavour of spices unknown. Its beats the Keg, The Port by far and Masseys to boot! Its our favorite restaurant and we intend to try everything on the menu. You will not be disappointed and its worth the drive even if you don't live in the area.
Fantastic!. The food was fresh and delicious and was served piping hot to the table. The owner and other staff were extremely friendly and ensured that we were happy with our meal. Wonderful!
Amazing food, very wise owner. My husband and I went for lunch at Zeera's for the first time on a slow Saturday. The food had layers and layers of flavour - the Saag Paneer was the best I've ever tasted. Because there was no one else in the place, the owner regaled us with tales of coming to Canada, & how he ended up owning the restaurant. We enjoyed his company and his wisdom. This will now be our "go-to" place for Indian food. It beats all the places we've been to downtown by a wide margin.
Best Indian food around. I have had food from Zeera By the Bay for a friends 50th birthday last year but last night I finally got around to going there. I took a friend with me. Wow! The food was even better than when I had it at the birthday. The butter chicken is to die for and the Garlic Naan bread was so fresh. We ended up talking to the owner and the host for about 1/2 an hour. The food is great and the staff are super friendly and recommend what is good if you're a newbie. I will definitely go back again.
Fantastic. We went for lunch today and the food and the ambiance were great! We were helped by the waiter (owner) in choosing a new dish. The new dish as well as our all time favourites were delicious. The cost was very reasonable. We will be back!
Amazing. I first went to Zeera By the Bay after tasting their biryani at a catered event. We had out of country guests and decided to take them out for dinner. What a wonderful experience, food, ambience, hospitality and more....The owner took great care with us and we loved the food so much we went back the very next night!
My family and I have tried many Indian restaurants and have settled on a few in downtown T.O. Zeera far outweighs these places. My daughter just celebrated her 8th birthday and her place of choice for birthday dinner was - Butter Chicken at Zeera. Thank you Baldeep for her lovely pink balloon- we love your food and the care you always take of us. Loyal customers- Wendy and family.
Simply Perfect. Firstly make sure you make a reservation here, once word gets out at how fresh, authentic and delicious this restaurant is you won't be able to get a table. Luckily we did and enjoyed a wonderful meal by an attentive server. All the staff was wonderfully friendly and would check on us at just the right times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Give this place a try, you won't be sorry!
First time eating Indian food. I went for the first time ever to eat indian food at Zeera with a friend of mine that told me that I would definitively like it there.
The food was amazing, the restaurant is so clean and welcoming.
The service is excellence. Definitely I will go back!
We ate at Zeera's last night and it was fantastic. Not overly spicy and very delicious. We will be back for sure. You won't be disappointed.
50th birthday bash. Went with a small crowd recently, food was fantastic, service was terrific, due to # of patrons they had no beef curry left, we tried the see bass and were pleasantly surprised it was brilliant, highly recommend you try this place, best curry house we've tried in Canada.
FANTASTIC!. This place is amazing. We like a number of downtown Indian places and we also go to Little India on Gerrard Street. Their curries, rice, everything is fantastic! Their Naan is the BEST naan we've ever had. The young guys that own this shop are absolutely lovely. We live out of their delivery area, it was a large order and they came out to us and it was AMAZING! We had the Saag Paneer, Vindaloo, Shrimp Curry, Naan, Rice, Pakoras, and we've also been to their DELICIOUS BUFFET. What a wonderful treat this place is!
Amazing Food. Had a wonderful lunch. Great decor, food and ownership. A must try!
Special thanks to Zeera. Thanks to Zeera for offering such an outstanding catering service for our house warming party. Our guests loved the food and it made our day really special. I would recommend the service of Zeera to anyone who is considering to have a party or like to dine out at an Indian restaurant. Great job well done.
Delicious. The owners are friendly and hospitable. The food is consistently prepared well and we are always happy to dine in and take out! I lived close to Gerrard in Toronto for many years and I am very pleased to have a local spot like this in Durham.
Awesome food, hidden gem in pickering of all places. I order take out religiously, but hope to have the time to enjoy the patio soon!
Best Indian In GTA. This restaurant was fabulous from the excellent serviing staff to the mouth watering Aloo Gabi. Recommened to anyon - whether or not they are newly minted foodies or are a seasoned (no pun intended) admirer of Indian cuisine, this restaurant will sastisfy.
This is such a good restaurant. The food is wonderful, both sitting in or taking out. I have been a repeat customer for about 5 years. It isn't very big, so it's best to make a reservation.
Had a date night with my wife here recently. Staff were extremely friendly and our food was fantastic. I can highly recommend it.
I have had this a few times and it is always a hit with the family. Everything we've tasted has been eaten and enjoyed, even by the picky 3 year old brat. I highly suggest ordering here. Top notch food.
Ordered takeout. Enjoyed the food! Food arrived hot and fresh very tasty!
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