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Shorty's Bar & Grill

967 3rd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
(519) 376-0044
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Ranked #9 of 69 restaurants in Owen Sound
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Shorty's is a long-established restaurant in the town centre. One half is a large pub area, the other a quieter dining room. Service was good, the menu and wine list had some interesting choices, pricing wasn't exorbitant. A nice spot for a dinner out.

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See 2 more reviews by Steve G for Owen Sound
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

At first I thought the wait staff was a bit standoff'ish but the bartender that served me was quite good. I had a spinach salad that I thought was quite good and some wings that were also good. With tuesday being wing night it made them a really good deal. Nice atmosphere with hockey and baseball going on large screens... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great food, wonderful service. A good selection of wine, although a little pricey. A popular place to go...especially during the Attack Hockey season.

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See 2 more reviews by Farmer210 for Owen Sound
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We actually ate here twice within a week. The first time were were there with a large group of 20 (for a wedding rehearsal dinner) & the staff was very accomodating. We did have quite a long wait for the food, but everyone was talking & didn't seem to mind too much. The second time we ate there, it was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We were at Shortys Mar 11 2013. We went with another couple who found the prices high. I didn't think the prices were that bad. It was packed full and a bit noisy. I had the chicken Marinara which was good. The service was prompt and courteous. They had some brands of draft beer which I prefer compared to bottles.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We went twice, once for dinner and then back for lunch to give them a fair shake. Both times service was okay but the food was lacking, quantity not quality, overpriced for what you got. I think this is a place to go for beer and wings, not for a sit down meal, was disappointed after everyone telling us how... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Food is okay, somewhat high priced so we only go when others suggest it. To keep costs lower we usually stick with a BLT or other sandwich. Good selection of liquor and beer.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

My family and myself enjoy Shorty's restaurant a lot. The staff are always very friendly and the atmosphere is very relaxing. I have always enjoyed any meal I have ordered in their restaurant. I have visited this restaurant many times in the past and will definitely return.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

This is a great get together bar, but the food was only mediocre. We were hoping to find the menu less generic. The portions were huge.

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See 5 more reviews by Linda R for Owen Sound
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Always driving by the place not knowing what it is like I finally decided to stop and have dinner there one evening. What a fabulous place to go eat and very busy. Service was excellent, waitress very pleasant and accommodating, taste of our meals was excellent and large portions, and a great selection from the menu. I ordered the hamburger... More

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