Corina Manasseri
Our first time in this restaurant - tried the breakfast menu - was expecting larger portions but we did receive free banana bread slices and the food was enjoyable - service was friendly - parking challenging and washrooms difficult to access in basement.
Adriano D'Angelo
Rock solid experience. We ended up here because I really wanted seafood and we needed a reservation for Pelican. The clam chowder and shrimp wonton soup were excellent. Almond salmon excellent. Seafood platter the oysters were a bit too warm and the lobster just slightly overdone. In theory because of those tidbits I would give this place 4.8 stars but everything was so good, the service was excellent even when we showed up with a baby. They saw we were looking outside how to get up the stairs and someone came out to tell us there was an elevator around the other side. On a sunday evening we were dining in a mostly empty space with what looks like a bunch of regulars hanging out and eating at the bar. This was a beautiful experience with my wife and baby and I would consider coming back to this place as many times as I'm in Ottawa.
altai roots
My family brought me here for my birthdayany moons ago. This is how Flipper's became a well-kept secret. It looks like a mermaid's cave. Also they serve these giant shrimp. Great crab cakes . Last time we had seafood rolls. 🤗🤗🤗so much fish.
Deborah Edwards
If you are comfy pretending the pandemic is over, then this is the place for you. Tables are VERY close together, they squished all the diners into one side of the restaurant, leaving the other totally empty. No masks on staff, and the waiter hovered over the table. Food is, as always, very very good. But not a comfy evening out.
David Gibson
My wife and I went to Flippers for the first time the other evening. It was our 54th wedding anniversary and we had a SPLENDID time! The seafood platter was excellent (for a Maritimer it's important!), the service was friendly and efficient and ambiance intimate. We have already recommended friends to go. (I didn't wear a mask either, lol) Kudos!
Ross Baylin
I travel out of my neighbourhood to go to Flippers. Located upstairs from Vons at Fourth and Bank this restaurant is a gem. We go there for a quiet friendly restaurant experience. Not too small not big at all. The food is great. I personally go for the Seafood Escabeche which is scallops, prawns, mussels, and linguine in a creamy garlic sauce. Every time I go there iI am hoping that it is still on their menu. Never been disappointe!
Ken Porter
I went to Flippers with three longtime friends last night. I am uncertain that I will go back.
My meal was something that I thought it should be standard fare in a seafood restaurant. I had seafood chowder and Moules et Frites. The chowder was tasty enough but not nearly warm enough. The mussels were tiny and over-cooked with one in five not fully open and all almost impossible to remove from the shell. No bread was served with which to soak up the rather good broth. The french fries were soggy and without taste.
The table was suitable for two people, perhaps, but certainly not for four. The tablecloth and napkins were clean and new. No finger bowl was offered although it would’ve been an appropriate addition to a messy meal like mussels. Of course, there would have been no room on the table for an additional bowl.
All in all it was a disappointing evening at a restaurant that I have enjoyed on other occasions.
Valerie Mitchell
Excellent food and service. We had Icelandic cod, cooked perfectly. Lovely humorous exchange with our hostess/server, fun dinner.
Kathryn Racine
Great menu specials, super attentive server, and a window seat! I had walnut crusted salmon which was moist and flavourful. But the sweet potato fries were the very best I have ever had, crisp not mushy and hot, not greasy. A respectable wine list, and a nice tart with pecans and chocolate for dessert. Go here, you will not be disappointed.
Emily Erin
Amazing food!! Donna and Brian are top notch servers!!! I would totally recommend this hidden gem to anyone!
Christine Oh-beeMa
Charming place. Delicious food. Wonderful staff. Absolutely fantastic.
Nest Bazaldua
The best fish and chips in Ottawa, the place is elegant, excellent service.
Vinh Von Rouge
First time here - we will return. The food was prepared simply and perfectly cooked. Couldn't ask for anything more than that. Nice that they didn't try to push dessert. Loved the wine list - nice choice of reds and wines and everything around the same price. This shows care in their selection of wines. The service was as good as it should be - not overbearing and there when you needed someone. We showed up on a busy Friday and they graciously accommodated us, even with our service dog. Restaurants like Flipper do it right. They deserve your patronage. I hope they're still here the next time we're in Ottawa.
David Meharey
We been going for years, love the food, atmosphere and amazing staff. Their calamari is a great way to start with anything on the menu being a delicious choice.
Anne Tidman-Hinchliffe
It was a wonderful lunch. We were in Ottawa looking at places for our son to live while attending Carleton. He is going into first year and we do not know Ottawa. We were looking in the Glebe and ended up on Bank Street. The signage for Flipper's caught our eye and we thought we would try it out. What a fantastic find! I had the Curried Thai Shrimp and it was so flavourful that I used a piece of bread to eat the last of the sauce. My husband and son had the fish and chips. The fish was perfectly cooked and the rest of their meals were perfect too. Even the olives in oil and the bread that was brought to our table as a complimentary appetizer was tasty. I would highly recommend going there for anyone that likes seafood. There are even non-seafood options for anyone else. We definitely will be back. There are steep stairs off of Bank as it is on the second floor, but there is also an elevator available for anyone who cannot manage the stairs. Worth a trip!
Judy Davidson Richards
Flippers is one of the finest restaurants in Ottawa. Food is always amazing and the service is welcoming, professional and friendly. My favourites are Blackened Swordfish, when available, and the Surf and Turf. Dress is casual and you can always stop in at the bar.
Tahera Mufti
Their curried shrimp is to die for!
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