Kelsey’s

I had a really bad experience at this location just tonight (Saturday at 10 — 11pm) and unfortunately there was no reason for it since it was pretty quiet and I saw multiple servers.
Our server had a bit of an attitude from the very beginning unfortunately as she wasn’t cheerful, happy and almost acted as we were wasting her time.
We ordered our drinks and they easily took 10 minutes to get to our table. We only ordered waters and iced teas so it wasn’t like we ordered mixed drinks…
Our food took a long time which I thought was off since I actually just ordered soup, someone ordered a wrap and another ordered fish and chips.
When it finally came and sat for who knows how long since one of the people with went to the washroom and saw it just sitting there while our server talked to another server…
My soup was awful… It was seriously the worst soup I have ever had. Don’t order the chicken bacon corn chowder. It was just corn… Tons and tons of corn. It didn’t have much of a creaminess to it and it really felt like something you would find in a slop for barn animals.
The other people mentioned their food was alright and the fish and chips looked great… but we couldn’t believe that our server didn’t even bother to come check on us, the awful soup… Or give us ketchup/​vinegar… Anything.
We got refills right before we paid out bill even though they were empty pretty much before the food got there due to the long wait.
Forget about how many times we had to ask for the bill. We actually got up and just stood there waiting at one point as our service was still doing her disappearing act.
Next time we are definitely just going to wait for Jack Astors to have a table… Two thumbs down big time.

Menu has changed drastically since the 90’s. Nonetheless, food options today are still pretty good. I normally come to eat a juicy beef burger whenever the mood strikes and their Big What more than satisfies! I’ve also had their chicken goat cheese Flatbread thrice. First time was a hit. Second time was taken to go and wasn’t as good as expected. Third time was fantastic. I suggest dining in rather than doing take out. Sonoma salad is a good pick. Their fish burger is nothing to write home about.
Servers are friendly and some are more knowledgeable than others. During lunch hours, the establishment seems greatly understaffed! Sit near the kitchen and/​or bar to be noticed, otherwise you’ll be waiting for a long, long time!

We usually come to this location for late dinner because their portion is huge and some of the dishes are pretty good.
However, our most recent visit, as the pictures I provided, we had some greasy looking deep fried dishes. They looked as if they got soaked with oil like a sponge. Maybe the deep fried oil wasn’t hot enough when the guy put the spring roll and the shrimps in? I don’t know what happen but we were kind of disappointed and hoped they will do better next time…
As for my dish, I had their fish and chips, and it was cooked it just right. Maybe some people like to eat thinner crusted but I like their style. The fish inside was very juicy and hot.
I hope they improved their deep frying skills when we visit them next time…

Can’t go wrong with half priced wings on thu. Kick up your pint (up size to 23oz) for a dollar… it is no moxies when it comes to waitress hotness but they are super friendly.

I visited this Kelsey’s on a Sunday night as a last resort as everything else was closed by the time I was heading out. Even though they were closing in 20 mins they were okay with me coming in.
Upon looking at the menu I noticed that their menu has changed quite a lot (I last visited a Kelsey’s 3 years ago). Most of my favourite items have been removed so I was forced to try something new which isn’t exactly a bad thing.
I ordered the Wonton Nachos to start. The dish was okay, but I can definitely tell you I’ve had better and would skip this next time. I found the Nachos to be very greasy (I think they freshly fry the «wontons»). The dish did also come with a topping of Ground Beef, although the flavour was nice, it did smell a little bit.
As the main course I had the Chicken Fajitas, these were the star of the night they were phenomenal! The Chicken came out on a sizzler, which is expected when you order Fajitas but unlike many other places I’ve been too they were very nicely seasoned and moist. The only gripe I had was the amount of tortillas they give, I was given 3 which is a ludicrously low amount for the quantity of chicken I was given, although they didn’t have a problem giving me more; I felt shy after asking 3 times for more LOL!
With Kelsey’s new menu offerings I would definitely go back again and would recommend it to other people!

Great service, consistent and always on time. When I order the nachos, they are more than enough to share and always prepared in the same manner. Hands-​down the best restaurant when it comes to consistent food and beverage.

Came for the half price wings and beer after a volleyball game. For a late Thursday night, the wait was pretty long for a group of 8 roughly 30 min.
When we finally got seated, we ordered our drinks and waited a little longer. The drinks were average in price, but I feel like could’ve been a little cool. The temperature it came in was a little to warm that the taste is not as refreshing as it normally does. No big deal, we got water as well and that was filled with ice.
The chicken wings were amazing. I got the sea salt and pepper, and i must say that it is a must try. The half price makes it even taste a little better. Hey had other flavors but this is my go to specialty at Kelsey’s.
The waitress was a weird one. She rushed us to get out since her shift was over. She was persistent to give us the bill even when we were ordering more beer. I was annoyed a little bit since we wired so long only to be rushed by a staff done for the night.
I’ve been to this Kelsey’s many times and hasn’t had any bad experiences. So the 3 star mark is a neutral since it’s my first ok experience and first review if the restaurant. I will be back to make sure I get those chicken wings again.

Havent been to a kelseys in so long. Their menu is all new, i had a huge chicken Caesar salad sooooo good. My boyfriend had the buffalo chicken wrap, he said it was really spicy and he likes spicy. Their drink menu has alot of cool drinks. We had a deep fried mars bar for dessert, best thing ever! A must try. We sat in the bar to watch hockey on their big screen with sound we can never find a bar here with sound. The blond bartender was super attentive excellent service. Will probably be our new friday night hang out.

I truly enjoy this restaurant. I love the food, the atmosphere &, for the most part, the service. The Grand Park location is EXCEPTIONAL.
I go there regularly with my boyfriend. Most the staff are very good at remembering regulars. Actually, it’s quite impressive how they remember their customers. One manager, makes it a point to stop by tables & say hello to guests. This manager also remembers regulars & will make small talk if it’s not too busy. That’s amazing & why we come back; we always feel comfortable.
I’m going to be realistic & say there are some staff that sometimes dampen the experience. Sometimes they’re never visible & their quality of service is brutal. However, they are few & far between & one in particular, I have not seen around in a long time… So I’m not too sure about their status at Kelsey’s. But anyway, that doesn’t matter in the big picture.
The food is pretty good. I avoid ordering the calamari these days. They changed the kind they use. This kind no longer has the little squid bodies with tentacles, it’s now large chewy, almost gummy, pieces that don’t hold the batter well & seem soggy as a result. I’d rather the kind that are smaller in size & have the little squid bodies, THOSE hold the batter much better & therefore still have the crunch of the batter.
I highly recommend the spinach dip. They offer a healthier option of baked pita but I always order half fried — tastes SO much better.
I generally order the same items, their menu offers a good selection depending on what you want, but I like to stick with the following:
1. Greek salad with grilled chicken: I recommend asking for dressing on the side. Sometimes it is really soggy — almost soupy — when the kitchen adds the dressing for you.
2. Grilled salmon: This too I will ask for the dill sauce on the side. Sometimes I will ask for no dill sauce, this dish can make due without it.
3. Balsamic chicken penne: No, I do not ask for the sauce on the side. But I will ask for an extra piece of chicken breast.
4. Chicken quesadilla: Make sure to add guacamole. I always ask for sweet potato fries with the chipotle ranch mayo.
For dessert I recommend the Caramel Lava Cake, Funnel Cake fries or the Peanut butter cup. I am not a fan of the cheesecake or apple blossoms.
When we eat there, we usually have regular three courses: appetizer, main, dessert. Our bill usually comes to $ 50-​$ 60. With drinks MAYBE $ 70, but usually remains in the $ 60 range.
If you’re a regular like us, it’s worth filling out the surveys for a free appetizer. Since then, our bills range $ 40-​$ 50. It’s well worth it.
So to sum it up: FIVE stars all around for food & service.

I liked my dad’s salmon with the lemon dill sauce, my mother got the thai soup on the summer menu. Her soup was super good, while my broccoli cheddar was average. Not too bad all around. We all enjoyed the bruschetta appetizer. Cheers! Decent value with the 10% off coupon from our hotel.

Love it here! The food is always good & servers always helpful. It’s great for casual dining/​drinks and also for groups!

If the service wasn’t great here then I would’ve given Kelsey’s a 2.5÷5.
After reading a couple reviews for Kelsey’s I recommended that my friend and I go for lunch here to try out their ribs and wings. It was around 12:30 when we arrived and there weren’t many people inside. We sat in one of their booths which we both think are not designed properly because the seats are too low so the table feels high.
Since another Unilocaler said that they LOVE Kelsey’s wings I decided to order some honey garlic ones. My friend got the half rib and wing dinner (for lunch). PS: It’s $ 2 cheaper if you buy the dinner instead of the buying the half rib and wings on its own. The food took a while to arrive but since we were busy talking it didn’t feel THAT long. The food arrived warm and sort of appealing… nothing bad, yet nothing amazing. My friend commented on how the ribs weren’t hot and how it wasn’t the best. I thought the wings were alright, however the sauce was a bit plain. If I did want wings, I would go on a Thursday because they’re half priced!
Overall, Kelsey’s is your typical American restaurant with many dishes that can be found at other restaurants.

At the end of the day this place is a Kelsey’s. You kinda know what your going to get. Generic american standard affair. The service has always been good. I like the California Club House Wrap. I would recommend if the Jack Astors up the street is full and you want a quick bite to eat before a movie at Colosseum.

This review is strictly for the Thursday Night ½ price Wings!
I love love LOVE wings, and Kelsey’s are great. I wasn’t expecting to like them so much since all the other fare on the menu is mediocre, but they have about 8 – 10 flavours and are a good size, too.
They aren’t the weird teeny wings, nor are they the jumbo radioactive wings. They aren’t too fatty or full of weird nubs.
I have gotten the lemon pepper and honey garlic, and both are awesome.
$ 5 for a pound of wings – you can’t go wrong there. Sometimes I order 2 lbs and then take 1lb home (since you can’t get them Take Out, I work around that by getting a doggie bag and never intend on eating the 2lb in one sitting). Before I knew about the doggie bag option, I snuck in a tupperware container and then stealthily stuck wings into it and brought them home. Asking for them to go was way easier, but not nearly as fun. :)