Ollee's Bar & Eatery in St Thomas

148 Fifth Ave, St Thomas, ON N5R 4E7, Canada

★★★★☆
(407 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Karaoke bar

About

Locally owned and operated since 1997 being longest running bar & eaters in St Thomas

Website
m.facebook.com
Address
148 Fifth Ave, St Thomas, ON N5R 4E7, Canada
Plus Code
QR88+R5 St Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–1 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–1 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–1 AM
Thursday
11 AM–1 AM
Friday
11 AM–1 AM
Saturday
11 AM–12 AM
Sunday
11 AM–1 AM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live music Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
407 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (20) burger (17) karaoke (14) wings (12) beer (10) pub (9) pool tables (8) entertainment (7) server (6) dinner (5)
5 stars
250
4 stars
109
3 stars
28
2 stars
6
1 stars
14
★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Ollee’s is a fantastic local pub. I had a staff event here and the service that we received from Teneesha was awesome. TENeesha gets a 10/10 for her customer service. Price is good, food is great, the Teneesha and the owner are amazing.

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

Came in for breakfast during weekday...this place is 5 star. Jessica, our waitress was extremely friendly and very well experienced. Hard to find these days. Food was excellent, coffee was very good, quick service, bar pub atmosphere, so not exactly quiet, but not noisy either. Easy 5 stars...no brainer. Will be back to try wing special. And back for breakfast next time in town....Thank you...

★★★★★
October 12, 2024

I've been coming here consistently for months getting wings and other apps for $9 after 9pm. They are always so good. Servers do there job very well. Caesar wraps are also great. Potato skins have very yummy bacon bits

October 6, 2024

WARNING: SIDES NOT INCLUDED Restaurant staff didnt want to be there, wasnt really social. Food came out late, bland and overpriced. 3.50$ pop drinks were flat. Charging 14-20$ for burgers without sides Adds 3.50$ for fries on the side. Never coming back. Shame that a restaurant with such potential ruins itself with attitude and stinginess.

October 6, 2024

My husband, brother-in-law and I just stopped in for dinner. We were not impressed. We got menus right away, but it took about 10 minutes before we could order drinks. There seemed to be some confusion between the two waitresses over who was supposed to take our order, as one was supposed to be getting off soon. It felt a little weird. She said something like, "Why doesn't the other girl just take your order?" We ordered coconut shrimp to start. There was six, which seemed pretty skimpy for $10.99. My husband ordered the lasagna, BIL had the Canadian burger. I asked if the steak stir fry came with mushrooms, and was told that it did, so that's what I ordered. When the drinks arrived, my husband and BIL both said that their pops tasted flat and watered-down. After the shrimp, we waited for at least 30 minutes to get our meals. No one came to check on us, and I had to flag our waitress down for pop refills, since we were getting thirsty. My steak stir fry was not only mushroom-free, but completely tasteless. The steak was also tough. After such a long wait, I wasn't willing to send it back, so I doused the stir fry in condiments to make it edible. BIL's burger arrived with fries, which was the side that he requested- and that we took for granted was part of the menu price, as it would be in most restaurants. I asked about the lack of mushrooms, but nothing was done about it until the bill came (15 minutes after we had finished our meals). The waitress reduced the bill by $2, as mushrooms were apparently now treated as an "extra". We also noticed a $3.49 charge for the fries with the burger, which seemed completely unreasonable. Needless to say, I cannot recommend this restaurant, and we will not be back.

★★
September 25, 2024

I came in tonight to unwind after work, enjoy the karaoke, eat a nice meal and have a nice smoke outside. I had 2 Pepsis with the garlic bread and overall things went well. However, things took a turn when I went to have a smoke outside. Since my party had cannabis we went to my car at the far side of the parking lot, as to be respectful to the other patrons. My server followed us out and accused us of sneaking in a liquor bottle, drinking it in the car and said I was cut off. when I tried to explain and show her my smoking pipe, she started getting aggressive and told me to leave. That is why I felt the need to leave this review, this would be the first time I have been accused of lying by restaurant staff. That young woman ruined my night because she was loud and impatient, even after I ate and left her a 60% tip, she seemed unhappy from our first interaction. I wasn’t going to be rude to get her attention. So I had to leave and text my party what had happened. So embarrassing 😔

★★★
September 5, 2024

The 28 August. It would have been nice if the bartender-waitress didn't take the liberty of keeping our change. I waited for half hours then asked for my change. She tried to make me feel guilty for asking. I didn't know she was allowed to keep 45% tip. After insisting, she came back holding the money so tight in her hand trying to keep it. When she finally gave it back, it wasn't the full amount. I asked her what was the price. She gave me a different price. I mention it wasn't the price you mentioned before. She said it was her tips. I said a good waitress gives the change back and it's up to the customer how much we decide to tip. She reply I'm not a waitress, I'm a bartender, look around. I looked around and talked to different customers. They replied that this had happened to them too. I ask why no one reported her to the owner. One replied I mentioned it in the past but she always does it. I ask who was the owner . The lady mentioned that he was not there at the moment and would be back in a week.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Breakfast review — I know right, but it has to be said this is probably one of the better breakfasts I've had in St Thomas. Unexpected and impressive. Panzarote is great too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Go here often with my hockey team. Great food, professional friendly staff. Cajun wings are spectacular!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Great food for such a small spot. Their lake perch is really great as is their panzerotti. They also have amazing burgers that are made on amazing local buns. Definitely a great spot to check out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Great neighborhood pub, with great food, fair prices, and fantastic staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Great chili

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Since Covid , don t go inside. So now a then call for order to pickup. Staff are polite , professional and friendly. That is till today I call in for a $75.00 order. Some gal answered with YA ?? So classy eh, I say this OLLEEY S ? YA , u called here. Your a real pro eh? Lol She was confused Went B- PIZZA Had great burg n flies without all BS

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Tunisia made the night, great food and fun

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great food, excellent service. It has a real neighbourhood feel but newcomers are very welcome. Well be back.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Local hangout. Good food and service.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Fantastic food . Amazing burgers

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place and great food, and even greater staff! Kid-friendliness: Daytime hours are fine. Eve hours sometimes the bar gets busy but it still remains kid friendly. Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great little bar

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great Service and cheap pool. Probably the best burger in St. Thomas

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Love coming home to visit always stop in at ollies to say hello

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Very nice neighborhood pub! Didnt try the food yet ( I will soon lol) but I was told it is good!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Servers fantastic! Great energy awesome place and best burger Ive ever had

May 23, 2024

trash

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food is always great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I had breakfast here and it was great, never had it before but this is a gem

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Love it ,

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Ordered the chicken parm and it was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Awesome place food is great too

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Excellent food and service, my family of 5 ate very well for under $100.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great bar great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Disappointed by Toronto MAPLE LEAFS

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I went into Ollies because I heard that a very good friend of mine who i hadnt seen in many many years was a regular customer there. I tried talking to the 2 barmaids who were working that Sunday Feb 11th and explaining the situation but they werent very nice or accommodating. They were actually rather rude so my cousin and I had one beer and left. Wheelchair accessibility: I was with my cousin who is in a wheelchair. We had no problems moving about inside the bar or the ladies room

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Excellent food, great service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love Karaoke with KG! The servers and bartenders are great too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love, love, love the fish and chips!! Pool tables and karaoke, lots of tvs to watch sports games. Friendly, attentive staff! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and great Staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best breakfasts are at the local pub with billiards. Old school proper with drip coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent burgers with home-style cut fries that were perfectly seasoned; our server was fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An incredible local watering hole. Have a patio facing the road and a fun karaoke night. The best part is the food. Have had most menu items and have yet to have one I didnt find good. Love to support these folks as they offer great value and great neighborhood folks. You wont be disappointed! Parking: Lots of parking just steps from the entrance or patio.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A nice surprise. This place is a good little bar with some great food, pool tables and fantastic service. Their location sort of hides them , but they are a hidden gem. Definitely worth checking out . Take advantage of their burger day specials too, they were fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Live music!!!! Remember that??? Tasty reasonably priced food!!! Remember that??? Friendly staff, there to actually serve you!!! Remember that??? Ollees remembers! Great night out with my husband and (young adult) kids. Great to see younger people out in public socializing with each other,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Enjoyed a variety of food and drinks on the patio around 2p when it was fairly slow. Inside also looked very nice with a couple pool tables. We all had a good time and are all excited to come back and check it out during the friday and saturday nights! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I had my birthday party at Ollees. The food was excellent.They served everyone at once. We all got to eat together. . Karaoke was great and dancing was fun. Was a fun night thank you to Brian the owner the cook the two servers and to Kevin who provided the music.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome place loved it

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food is good and atmosphere is fun

★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and service. Nice place for a quiet drink.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was great the best nacho in town! Service was slow however the waitress was working alone and had a big table and had to serve outside and inside. The bar itself is unpolished but very friendly staff and food. Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nothing fantastic but ok expensive pitcher of beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had a wonderful spaghetti dinner last evening. Staff were friendly. Would recommend! Wheelchair accessibility: We had no issues getting into the establishment or seating with wheelchair. Washroom equipped with a handrail also.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is always excellent whenever Im here. The service is always wonderful as well

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What can I say Brian is an amazing owner, hes always got a smile on his face when I see him and his staff are great also. Its always a fun time even with the kids. They really enjoy the poutine. I personally love it all. I have never had a bad expirence even when I had been drinking a little to much lol Thanks for the great service Brian and staff you all rock!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place and the staff are very friendly and helpful and great chicken wings

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great time at karaoke.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is always good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very laid back good music friendly staff and owner of the establishment

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just had some really great wings here!!! Will definitely be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great neighborhood bar/restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Love our dates at ollees. We suggest always going when Jade is working (I think Fridays and sundays), she is so friendly and efficient. One of the best servers we ve ever had. On top of great service, the food is tasty and reasonably priced. Highly, highly recommend. A hidden gem here in st thomas

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very friendly service and great food!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great neighborhood bar and grill. Some excellent food choices on the menu. Burgers are good, wings, too. Not the coldest beer Ive ever had, but Ill go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Friendly staff, cold drinks and the food is amazing and well priced!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food, beer and awesome crowd of regulars.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Had the chipotle chicken sandwich tonight. This was my first time and I ll definitely be back for more! My food was delicious and I m excited to try more. You satisfied me in ways I didn t except. Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ollees bar and & Eartery , has been around locally for years! Live entertainment, amazing breakfasts the list goes on. P.S - yes theres a bite outta the burger , courtesy from a family member! :) ..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good band, good friends = great night. Excellent burgers.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great burger!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

A very friendly place to visit the service is excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Some of the best food Ive had friendly atmosphere aswell highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Really nice place, great service and food is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious homemade burgers. Friendly atmosphere, and very lively kereoke. Your traditional round the corner pub. Quite Sweet that these places still exist after the hard times from the pandemic.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The pizza looked and tasted like the pizza came from a make it yourself kit. The wings were dry ( my mistake for asking for Extra crispy ) . Only good thing was the beer and the service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food, great atmosphere & the owner is awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Went for lunch here with my parents, they eat there often. Thank you for feeding them great food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fun place karaoke Saturday and Wednesday nights first time there had burger and fries not to bad the waitresses are extremely nice people will be back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good food and freandly stuff I highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Sweet burger!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The perch was delicious, so were the potatoes skins

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Such a great place! Food is fenomenal! Karaoke is a blast!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Nice and very classic old school bar. Great patio for a parking lot also.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Food is really good. Everything weve tried so far has been fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We feel like home. I go with my 3 little kids on weekends. My kids wont go anywhere else Parking: It is in a strip mall so theres plenty of parking on the weekend when me and my kids go Kid-friendliness: The staff is really friendly and my 3 kids love going here

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly staff. Quick service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good neighborhood pub,with good food and cold beer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly staff great service good atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice spot to come for Christmas dinner!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I love this place. The food and atmosphere is always awesome. Most of the servers are perfection and the owner is a genuine sweetheart

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great food and varietys. Priced just right Pleasure to support local. Doing good job with Covid rules! Thanks Ollees

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great place to eat . Ive never had a bad meal here. Waitresses are always friendly and fast. Come and see for yourself.. Any complainers are likely never happy anytime anywhere...And we dont care for your negativity!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I love the friendly atmosphere, great food and the bartender is top notch

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good food and cold drinks.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Always good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Love this place. Cant wait to be able to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Ollees is my FAVORITE place to eat and my favorite dish is the crispy chicken ceaser wrap with onion rings or fries. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Food is always great

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

The Wings are amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Always good food

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent service, awesome food choices. Great bar and grill!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious food and really good staff. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Best wings and best staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Love the food and daily specials!! Very good service, selections!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

It might be the best burger and fries I have had. Perfect flavour, fresh bun and condiments. Fries were perfect. Hot, not greasy, and crispy on the outside. Service was amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I ordered fish and chips, the fish portion was really small, prices justified what I got I guess... Waitress and the people were nice. We played pool for a loonie while we waited...not bad overall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food. Good prices and good atmosphere .

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delicious food for a pretty fair price

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The staff are very polite, and the foods not too bad. Pool tables are some of the better in town. Unfortunately some of the regulars are older folks, who clearly drive under the influence. Not a place for folks under 40, unless you enjoy hearing drunk old folks telling you stories you hadnt asked for.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

We decided to give this place a try for our Friday night out and were not disappointed at all! The restaurant seemed moderately busy and the two servers were hustling the whole time to make sure the place was receiving prompt service. We ordered the small nachos which was quite large for a small, a large fries well done, 1lb of medium wings, and a small pizza to share. Everything was incredible, I can t get over how good the wings were. Everything was fairly priced and the portion sizes were bang on for those of you with an appetite. Highly recommend this place, we ll be back for more nights out once hockey season rolls around. Would especially like to thank our server, Jess, who I actually went to high school with and didn t realize it until she mentioned it. Your service was impeccable, you were beyond polite, checking in with us on our meal and making sure we were good for drinks. One of the best server s we ve had this year, my personal gratitude to you for keeping an eye on us, and making our night out so enjoyable. Thank you :)

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best Nachos in St.Thomas.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

An awesome place ..had the deep fried panzerotti OMG so so delicious a definate return for another meal .our server was totally awesome too very friendly ..totally recommend

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Not a place I d go to a second time. Draught beer tasted like bleach, Ribs were dry, couldn t cut into them and were covered with a BBQ sauce that tasted more like ketchup. Baked potato had odd texture, inedible. The vegetables were cold and hard ( I mean HARD - not cooked). They did not get any part of my meal right.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Friendly staff and amazing food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Love ollies great food better people

December 23, 2021

ANSWER YOUR PHONE

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Good food and beer and customer service. Beef dip sandwich changed my life

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

My first burger at Olllees and it wont be my last. Homemade, super fresh bun and the fries are some the best homemade fries around. You will not be disappointed!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Never disappointed. Great service great food. Love the party platter.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

May not have ambiance, but it is clean, comfortable and affordable. The food is really good, love the daily specials especially the chicken wings(I believe Mondays), Taco Tuesdays(2 for 5 bucks) and South of the Border soup (on Fridays).The best sweet potato fries! Say hi to our favourite waitress, Jess who is always welcoming and efficient.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great friendly staff & customers.....local bar atmosphere with delicious varied foods ... And all for reasonable $ !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Owner cares about his customers. New Years 2019 was awesome. So sorry we got there later in the evening. Still had a great time. Thanks for another great year of service from the Owner and staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great staff and food and service. A warm, inclusive atmosphere. Very fun Karaoke.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Played some pool and chatted with friends waitress in there in really good

Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Friendly owner, but the place became a dive; rude people and rude staff, but what more can be expected? its a gross bar filled with drunks after all.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food , with good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Awsome food, great service an people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Had a fantastic steak dinner, delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always a good vibe, great place for karaoke

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great service and friendly atmosphere, decently ample seating both tables and bar. Food and drinks prices are very fair with a good selection of both. Pool tables available as well, which are free tuesday and Thursday with a purchase. Ive been told they also have open mic nights as well. Would definitely recommend for a casual night out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Always a friendly environment food is always fantastic! My favorite restaurant in town!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food excellent service not a bad price

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Home made food... nothing but fresh ingredients... servers are excellent... great atmosphere!

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Friendly server and great tasting food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great lunch specials, fast and friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Food, service and pool tables are excellent!!! Beer selection ok.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Locals bar and eatery. Small cozy place, pool table in the back. Didnt try the food but the service was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Cold beer, good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

It wasnt to bad

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

I love this place, especially karaoke night, the atmosphere is second to none. Great wings, the staff is 10/10, and the people are the best. Its like Cheers, everybody knows your name, even if its the first time youve been there

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Not mr

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great wings!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Local pub with friendly staff and good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great place for a cocktail and some really good home cooking.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good food and lots of fun on weekend with open mike and music

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

I love this place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

They have done a great job making updates and renos. It feels like a sort of Cheers family environment. Everyone who works there are awesome!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food was great, good service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

My son and I came in for a lunch before we went to the hair stylist. The people were very nice and the food was quite good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Best bar food in TOWN,

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

The food was great and the service even better

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great wings and one of the only places in town with a pool left that I know of.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Lovely atmosphere, great food

★★★★
December 23, 2019

GOOD food fast service

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great perch and draught!!