Nice little foodie spot. I tried the rabbit quesadilla, duck wings, pork belly, and ox tongue on cheese toast. All were very good; the ox tongue was exceptional. I got the fig cake for dessert - great flavor but rather dry. I will strongly consider coming back. Probably not really a 5, but it was the best meal I had on this visit to ottawa, so I will round up.
We didn't plan this visit but aren't I happy I found this place. The employees are very nice and also helpful when making decisions for beers and cheeses. The beers we had were absolutely amazing! Very different in taste and exactly what we needed. The cheese platter was also perfect. The environment is very nice, simple, elegant and modern. I will definitely go back
Got the megatron board. It was amazing. It defeated two of us and we called in reinforcements. Service was generally good, nice atmosphere. Interesting beers on the hoppy side.
Loooove Brother's. The beer selections is awesome. The menu is creative and always changing. Service is great and prompt. And it's a really cute place. Probably my favorite place in the Market !
One of my favourite places to grab a pint in the city. Good mix of rotating taps and old favorites. And the bottle list is always interesting. The food is upscale gastro, always something fancy and delicious. Staff is great, engaged and knowledgeable.
I've had lunch here a few times and got steak tartare each time and it's always been good. Although the last time I went it was a little bit less flavourful. I had a bite of my friend's scallop when we went together, and that tasted pretty good as well. The staff is always friendly, service is decent and I like the atmosphere and decor. Will defnitely return again.
Nicest discovery in Ottawa so far!. I have been there 3 times the last few weeks, with coworkers after work and once with the whole family for dinner. Appetizers and full course meals are exceptionally good and original, no exception. Will definitely go back!
Their charcuterie boards are amazing and the staff is super knowledgable about all the beers they serve.
So good!. 1) Atmosphere/Decor was great
2) Server was friendly and knowledgeable
3) Beer selection is impressive
4) Food was delicious
a) I could drink the red curry coconut milk broth that came with the mussels
b) the creme brule was also delicious
I would definitely recommend this place for a large party or a date. They have a nice patio that faces George Street as well. I can't wait to go back.
Edit: I've been back many times and every time it's gotten even better than before.
Just wow. Let's start off by saying the best craft beer list in the city it is easy to get lost in the beer list but ask they will answer your questions. now the good part the food for the beef tartar to the fries they never sever you something they would not eat themselves. great food every time you go
Best gastro experience in a long time. I can't say enough, you have to try this bistro. the food was amazing! I ran home to write this review. Reasonable prices. Beer pairings were great. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere, love love love. Michael, our server, was so knowledgeable about the food and beers. Thanks for making my son's birthday so delic!
Went to Brothers Beer Bistro with a friend after work. Definitely a hipster place. The atmosphere was pleasant. The waitress was friendly. We enjoyed the mason jars as the water cups. The food impressed us! We had the charcuterie and cheese platter, fries and the wedge salad. Everything was exceptionally tasty. The homemade confit was delicious. Definitely would return!
Excellent quality food. The staffer are very professional and kind. Good ambiance for a good price. This is a very good restaurant!
Love this place!. Went to Brothers Beer Bistro last week for the first time to celebrate my birthday. I called ahead to reserve and they set up a nice table for 8 by the window. It's charming and classy - similar in feel to the gastro pubs in Hitonburg, so it’s nice to be able to have a different pub experience in the market! The food was incredible, water glasses were never dry and they had some great wines available for my non-beer fan friends. Did I mentioned the beer was fantastic!! Everyone was pleased and I'll definitely be going back!
Impressive Lunch. Our office goes to Brothers about once a week to treat ourselves for lunch and we absolutely love it. The attention to detail in their presentation and flavour combinations are incredible, and not to mention everything is $13! Quick and friendly service, cozy booths, and delicious food!!! You have to check it out if you haven’t been for lunch.
Thank you,
Exceptional Food, Service, and Beer Selection!. I have been to Brothers countless times and I can honestly say it never disappoints! Their staff is awesome - very attentive and impressively knowledgeable of their long list of brews, don't hesitate to ask for a recommendation or try one of their beer flights. It is a "Gastro Pub" style restaurant so the menu is a little small, but they offer a great variety to please anyone. And the food is absolutely delicious (the tuna tartare is my favorite)! If you are a craft beer lover like me, then you have to check this place out, they have an incredible beer selection and lots of local brews on tap!
Great service, fantastic food, and awesome beer list - AND the best afternoon sun in the market!
Steak and fries is excellent.
Great service by Mike.
Excellent selection of drinks
Recommended
Too loud! Nice place, but they must invest I'm acoustic dampening...
Absolutely amazon! Food was excellent (get the shrimp starter), the beer selection was even better and the atmosphere was great. Definitely will be returning eager to try different beer and different menu items!
Great beer selection. Great service. Was there last night. Belly and shrimp was amazing. Fries were great but steak was avg. My wife liked the trout and organic greens and we both loved our desserts. Will be back for sure : )
Top notch stuff!. Went with a friend to sample the beer flights and ended up staying three hours! Excellent service, exactly what I had hoped. Knowledgeable but not pushy. Tried several of the charcuterie and cheese options, and all came beautifully prepared if sized small for the price (we are talking about simple food here, minus the duck). Delicious, and well-recommended I might add. Late night pate was a huge portion! Caesar was worchestershire heavy, but hey I like it like that! This is a place to go for a great date or to catch up with an old friend. Spend some time. Late night pate was a huge portion!
Our fav new place in the market. Great beer selection, amazing service and just all around great food. We LOVE Brothers :)
Must try the shrimp and belly appetizer. Very well thought-out menu, will definitely come back. My friend and I went for late night apps and had the mussels and chips, shrimp and belly as well as the beet salad. Everything about our dishes were perfect, I wanted more.
Whereas the food is impeccable, the service was pretentious. The server floated around in an intrusive manner and talked down to us when we asked questions about the apps. At the end of the meal, he made it painfully quiet during the payment process so I attempted to make conversation. He told us that he'd only been working there for 2 months and I can only hope he smartens up. The hostess and bussers were very friendly however.
Great food. Ate at Brothers on Saturday night with my girlfriends. We ordered drinks and shared a cheese plate (delicious). I ordered the Lemon Spaetzle as my main and it was amazing; I would highly recommend it! We split the Chocolate Mint Bread Pudding and Pavlova plates for dessert. Both were good, but not great. I would definitely eat there again, but just stick with the cheese and main plate! The restaurant has a great vibe (it is a tad bit loud, but it didn't bother me) and the waiters were very attentive with refilling our drinks.
Impeccable. We had the 3 meat and cheese. Wonderful presentation and a taste that made me do the "A-OK" hand symbol while turning my head slightly and say "hmm". Service was great, ambiance was to my liking and waiters took the time to describe to us anything we had questions about since it was our first time. Cured Sausage, Duck Speck and Grey Owl cheese. All excellent, along with each and every little topping it was bundled with.
Excellent venue for small or larger groups. We had a table of 8, and service was quite good. No long waits for anything, and the wait staff was knowledgable about the different beers they had. The food was top notch, although it would have been nice to have the bread on the table when the drink orders were being served. All in all a very good experience and absolutely a return visit will happen.
Very good meals. Great service and food! Make a reservation - it fills up fast - and that speaks to the popularity!
Great atmosphere and service. I would say beer selection is good but in my opinion is missing few staple beer brands. I didn't eat but did try Pavlova dessert and would not have it again. Quite difficult to eat and different from the menu description in my opinion. Overall a nice place to unwind or start the night with few drinks.
Good food, small portions. The food is always amazing and the beer pairings are a nice touch. I love how everything is either baked in beer, presented with porter, or steeping in stout. Those kinds of fun details make it an experience instead of just a meal.
I wish the portions were larger as I tend to leave wanting more, but the specials are a great deal and come with beer pairings.
Will revisit.
Hoping for a full day service too. No breaks between lunch and dinner and full service on Sundays.
Love this place!. We were stuck on a Friday not wanting to make dinner at home and were looking for a restaurant last minute. My husband said he was in the mood for steak frites and racking my brain I remembered some some good reviews about Beer Brothers, so luckily we were able to get in. There is definitely a great buzz to this place, atmosphere is very upbeat and very inviting when you enter. The server was attentive and helpful. We started with a greatest hits, sampler of beers (and I am not a beer person at all but these were amazing! actually tasty beer!) The food was good not amazing, both having the steak frites which was definitely seasoned but missed something . That said, I can't wait to go back again because of the atmosphere, relaxed, fun but also the yummy comfort food they served.
Went for lunch today at Brothers and tried the 6 tasters "flights of beer".
It was most excellent as was the burger.
Great Food Concoction. There last night for a late dinner with parliament workers and boy were we tantalized by the array of choices and better yet, the fact everything is cooked and or dabbled in beer, it makes the digestion even better. It seems like they have got the hand at concoction the concept of food which tastes good, falls good and sits good. All well for a great price.
Good eats and you do not feel as guilty nor bad for your late night 'cheat' snack.
Plus, you stomach will love you for it.
Cheers Brothers
Great burger, great fries. The malt aeoli is really good on burger (peppercorn mayo just so so)
Great place!. Excellent menu. Beer selection is superb. Portions are generous so bring your appetite. Very good and friendly service. Definately going back again.
Not bad. Been here a couple times. nice atmosphere - very relaxed and good place to hang out with a group of friends. huge selection of beer. i particularly enjoy the flights.
one problem - wish they were open later.
My Kingdom for a Bun. My experience here was excellent with one important exception. The food was tasty, service was good and the beer was excellent. It would have been a nice dinner out except for one glaring problem. The cute artisanal bun could not stand up to the hefty, juicy burger I ordered. Within seconds of biting into the very tasty burger, my bun was a mushy, disintegrating mess that left me essentially eating a burger wrapped in wet dough. They could have wrapped the burger in kleenex and it would have been better than that bun.
It's been a few weeks, so hopefully they've addressed this.
Other than that, it was excellent.
We loved it. Visiting from Toronto and are so glad we found this spot. Beer, food and service all fantastic.
Food is... solid if not spectacular. Deserts are fantastic. But you go here for the beer. Microbrews and imports only. If you want a good beer, this is the place to go. Expand your taste buds beyond the usual mass produced beers and give this a try.
But bring your money... Some of the beers are not cheap (especially the stuff from BC/WA/OR... ouch!). But there is plenty of local stuff which is worth trying and isn't going to break the bank.
Great Experience. I went there with three friends because a coworker was leaving. It was a good atmosphere for small groups, the service was fast and very cheerful - and the beer was of course varied and excellent. Ask for La Trappe!
I also had the burger - flavourful but likely to fall apart, recommend eating with a knife and fork..
Good food and beer but a little on the pricey side...
Amazing chicken drumsticks! licked up every bit of the honey-based sauce. poutine with pork belly was medicare and Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich was only $6 but was a bit dry.
and, we ordered at 1:10 am on a Thursday night :-) beers are endless! music is at a great volume, lighting a bit bright
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Tops for date night getaway!. With two young children at home my husband and I don't often have occasion to hit the town for dinner. So, when we do go out, we try to pick wisely. Before trying BBB, we scoured the local blogs and reviews to get the scoop on the newest spots around town. Brother's had garnered some great reviews. And, as the idea of a beer bistro seemed enticing, we decided to give it a try.
Impressive! The attention to detail is evident in this restaurant. Everything from the warm, genuine smile of the host, to the perfectly prepared, hot coffee to close out our evening was deliberate and thoughtfully presented. We ordered the pierogi as an app; the steak/frites and octopus as mains; the pineapple cake for dessert; and two, tall glasses of artisanal beer as refreshing accompaniment.
Simply put, the meal was delicious and, despite claims to the contrary, very affordable. Our entire meal rang in just shy of $100 and included complimentary homemade bread and spreads. For us, Brother’s Beer Bistro is a real gem in Ottawa’s burgeoning culinary landscape and we will be adding it to our list of date night getaways!
Popped in for some beers and snacks and was happily impressed. The Pierogies and Steak Tartare were tasty and a good size. Also got malt and hop flavoured butter with plenty of bread. Service was prompt and friendly, and sat at the bar watching it is very well run!
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Relatives to great taste. Thanks Brothers for bringing a little class to the market in an environment that is welcoming!
hipster dufus, if you didn't have an overwhelming sense of self loathing you would know that the servers can tell you all you want to know about the beer you want to order. Descriptions are for rookies when the beer is categorized by "style" and although your cut off jean shorts and my cargo shorts can be categorized as shorts, they do vary in "taste". The service staff is more than willing to give you a sample of draught if you're unsure.
We (my girlfriend and I) had a relaxing evening taking a tour of beer styles and it's nice to know that people who own businesses are starting to understand that 14 taps of big brewery crap won't win you any brownie points with people looking to have something crafted as carefully as the food on offer.
The parings on the menu looked pretty good, although a few caught me by surprise; I'm glad using one beer as an ingredient doesn't automatically dictate that beer being the suggested paring. Well defined, the style of the menu fits the setting and really sets you up for trying something out of the box. The tartar was a good portion, served with fresh chips and an amazingly spicy Dijon. The aloi didn't stand out, but presentation of both the tartar and perogies was refined and fresh. I could eat an entire bowl of the sweet potato sauce on the perogies and the pork cheek was a delightful addition.
My advice, talk to your server, they know their stuff and can suggest something that will exceed your expectations... on a side note chocolate porter and cherry beer as a "black and tan" will knock the socks off anything most market venues have to offer for some after dinner delight.
Amazing sevice, great environment. I have been living in downtown ottawa for a few years and I have had a hard time finding a place that both my partner and I can go to and relax without completely busting the budget. We had been watching the construction of brothers patiently over the past month, hoping that it would be our new spot downtown. Brothers did not disappoint. The staff is very friendly and professional (yet not overbearing like they are at some restaurants), the food is amazing and the beer menu is extensive and exciting. If you like new things, try the banana bread beer. Definitely will be back over and over again. The waitress told us they will eventually have over 60 beers on their menu, giving us 60 reasons to go back. If you're tired of the commercial, over priced restaurants downtown, go to brothers. You'll never consider going anywhere else again
Brothers Beer Bistro HamburgersThis restaurant in Ottawa is a gold mine if you love beer and good american food. I probably had the best hamburger in Canada here and definitely I drunk the best beer in my USA-Canada trip.
Brother’s Beer Bistro attracted me initially after I saw a grilled octopus entrée on their online-menu. When I visited the place recently, however, I was disappointed to discover that the offering had been discontinued a few weeks earlier and I almost went elsewhere. I didn’t, as it happened, and, though the meal I ended up having wasn’t exactly spectacular, by any means, I still enjoyed a pretty nice evening…
Chef Darren Flowers cooks “Grain-to-Beer” at newly launched Brothers Beer Bistro (366 Dalhousie Street) in the ByWard Market, employing everything from malt to the beer it produces and even the spent grains. “There are only so many ways you can use beer in food,” explained Flowers. “We decided to draw on elements from the brewing process itself.”
Thankfully the food is fantastic, it has a great location in the market and I am a determined beer drinker.
Great food and a great beer selection. I got the gnocchi and my partner got the bratwurst which were both fantastic. Our waitress was pleasant. However I found the beers to be a little too pricey.
First time here and one of the locals recommended this place to me. It was an excellent suggestion. The menu isn't huge but has enough variety to please just about any taste. The portions are not huge in size but they easily make up for that by being huge in taste.
I asked what they recommend and ended up doing the Duck and a Pancake, an amazing cider by Collective Arts called Floating in the Void and the Figgy Pudding. Each item was bold in it's tastes and delighted the tongue with the variety of flavor it offered.
I smelled some of the other dished that came out from the kitchen as they passed my table and it was amazing. The staff was friendly and amazing just like the food. I will certainly come back here next time I'm in town.
Perfect patio that captures the Markets late afternoon sun. Great selection of drinks and as always with Chef Mitton, the food choices on the menu were amazing and hard to pick just a few.
Service was great, fast and friendly and staff suggestions were spot on for our tastes once we gave a little overview of us (we like everything and all with no omitions the stranger the better).
Recommendations: duck and asparagus, looks simple but the flavor is so rich, corny but so true. The duck wings, a Chef Mitton signature from a past life, always perfect and the snitzel and tongue in toast - no way to describe it, amazing, you have to order it, melt in your mouth.
Do you like craft beer? Sours? Triples? Saisons? Casks? They got it all! Varieties you have never heard of and all so different. Had a flight of 6 amazing and different beers. The food on Sunday/Monday is $12 small plates for sampling. The are a little smaller than a full meal, so you might need one of our own and one to share. The food was good. Have the fish tacos!
Edit Apr 15 - Still amazing beers, but I have been back twice in the last week and the food was underwhelming. Had the Gnocchi with braised rabbit and had to try and find the rabbit, there was so little. Second meal was the Grilly Philly Cheesteak sandwich and found it was dry and not very flavourful.
Great place for beer and wonderful food. Some of the best beers in the world on tap and in the fridge! The staff is highly efficient and friendly! Love this place. Must visit in Ottawa!!!
Excellent place. Great atmosphere, food and rotating taps. Customer service is perfect.
Amazing beer selection. Charcuterie platter is out of this world. Staff is great and knowledgable, a wealth of facts about the products!
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