Rum Diaries - Ajax

Well, I have been to Rum Diaries a few times a month for a year now - its local for me - so time for an update.Plenty of opinions. I will try and approach my review differently, to let you know how to best use this place. From there you can give it a shot and see what you think. Fair?The best night I recommend you give a try is on a Thursday to start. You have 1/2 price Rum Cocktails on Thursdays from 6-8. I have attached the menu. I must say Carribean Restuarant or otherwise, they do a pretty good job of supplying an interesting Drink Menu. They use a variety of Rums, and I say they make a good drink. If you have a date, I recommend you try one of their Martini's - Caramel Martini, Pina Colada Martini, or if you want to clear your sinuses with a kick try a drink with some Ginger in it :) What makes Thursday a particularly good date night as well is half price apps (the wings do well, they have a good cajun dry rub). If you make it to about 8:30, the specials are done, but they have Live Entertainment that I would describe as good, not over the top loud, just nice mellow vibe. So, half price drinks, half price apps, and a calm vibe of Entertainment.The other night to try is on a Saturday. They have a consistent party every Saturday - RnB, Soca, Reggae. DJ Smooth B and rotating DJs. They have these nice huge heat lamps outside as a summer bonus.There are many options across Toronto, but if you compare the effort, Rum Diaries compares well. 3 things to look for music, atmosphere, and drinks. I strongly recommend you start with a Thursday first (take a date). If you like what they are doing there (I do), check it out on a Saturday.Write back here what you think.

The food here is really good but it's hard to enjoy it when the service is absolutely horrible. This place is severely short staffed and clearly needs to hire more people for the kitchen. We waited an hour for our meals, 20 minutes for our drink orders to be taken and for some reason the bartenders made the same drink completely different. Our server did the best that he could but it was evident that there was too much going on. The wait times were unacceptable and this place needs to find ways to improving their workflow. If you have time to WASTE then I would suggest this restaurant. If not, go to an establishment that can handle high customer traffic.

Since moving to Ajax, Rum Diaries has been me and my friends/family go to place for dining and liming! The food is always delicious! The spicy maple jerk wings are to die for and my all time favourite main is the Carbbean Style Seafood Gumbo!!! Fantastic!! Lisa and Carl are fantastic people and very accommodating and professional. Always good vibes at RD!!

Awful Surprised to see some reviews saying "awesome". Food was bad, our drinks were bad if you can believe that...watered down & tasteless. My friends really felt awful that they took me there for my bday. Will not go back EVER.

The food here is alsolutely amazing! Every single things tastes good. Drinks are a little pricey but it's worth the drive for that creme brûlée and shrimp platter