We recently hosted our wedding reception at The Black Thorn and I absolutely cannot rave enough about the service we received. Everyone was beyond helpful and friendly right from the beginning. The planning process was a breeze with Rachelle and Chef Keith at our sides. Their execution of everything we planned was impeccable. Chef Keith and the kitchen team served the most amazing meal. The duck bacon should be on everyone's food bucket list. We could not be happier with our decision to host our dinner there as the staff made it more than we could have ever hoped for. We want to thank all of the staff at The Black Thorn from the bottom of our hearts!
Michaela and Tyler Dren
Yummy food, delicious cocktails and very good service :) Enjoyed the night a lot. If I wasn't leaving Ottawa tomoro I would go back for sure!!!
Nice patio section! They will be relocating in September so I'm glad I got to try it out.
Prices were rather expensive but worth the food quality.
Only been here once but would definitely go again! Had the lamb burger with a salad. Very tasty, juicy burger. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice atmosphere. Looking forward to going back
The Black Thorn Cafe has been a consistent choice for me for years. I've always enjoyed visiting here and every time, it has been in the summer, so I get to take advantage of their amazing patio!
Their drink menu is quite diverse, which is great for diverse people :)
Their sandwiches rock and I really like basically everything they make. I've tried a bunch of items on their menu and I haven't been disappointed yet! I do recall ordering 'Bison' and not really expecting to receive just a bigass bowl of bison with toast. It was a LOOOOT of bison. Delicious, but SO MUCH BISON. No longer on the menu.
In addition to my last birthday party, I had my first martini in this classy establishment with a great atmosphere. It's quiet and great for talking. The low lighting and music make it reminiscent of an older European club where standards are high but the prices are reasonable. It's right out of a spy novel. Love it.
Great Brunch. I recently had brunch here and it was delicious. The service was good but the food was easily the highlight. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs benedict and the maple smokiness of the salmon was delicious, the eggs were a little overcooked but the hollandaise made up for it. If you love eggs benedict I would definitely try the ones here!
My favorite patio in the market for atmosphere. The food is average.
Black thorn is one of my favorite spots in the market. the lobster & shrimp salad was one of my favorite dishes, & I love their back patio.
Good pizza!. Good pizza, lots of beer to choose from. Nice patio too. Service has always been friendly for me.
I'd like to see them replace some of the import beers with Ontario microbrews, but otherwise I have no complaints about this place as a slightly nicer pub option.
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Great Pizza. Went here a couple of weeks ago with my girlfriend and it was just a great meal all around.
We sat in the patio looking at the courtyard, and it was fantastic. Its a bit off the main stretch which is nice, easier to talk and great atmosphere. We had actually walked through the area before and mentioned how nice it would be to live in the apartments that over looked the yard and now its even better.
Great drink menu. Would like to see a slightly larger beer menu but there was a lot of variety in the cocktails and wine.
Excellent, polite service. Never felt unwelcome or rushed, the waitress made us feel right at home.
Amazing pizza. Never had pizza that good in my life, and for $13 its a great price. The pizza's are so big my gf and I actually swapped half way through to try each others.
Crème brûlée was spectacular. My only complaint is that I wanted more! I especially loved the dark chocolate.
All in all a great meal, though a bit expensive (poor students). Totally great value though. Going again tonight, and if this place has consistency it could be a regular spot for us.
Meh - Ok. One of the better pub-like places in the market serving sandwiches and salads - nothing special though.
A nice quiet dinner. I dined here with my boyfriend on January 30th 2011. We were having a late dinner and popped in to check out the menu. We were a little deceived because the front bar area is more "English Pub" but the dining room menu is a little more upscale. We shared the Black Thorn Charcuterie which was an excellent assortment of cheese, meat and jam. I ordered the Stuffed Conchiglioni which was also delicious, I was full from the charcuterie though. My boyfriend ordered the Steak and Frites which was also good.
I would recommend this restaurant for dinner.
Lovely patio. I've come here twice for dessert and drinks. I've gotten the brownie both times which was very delicious but not very big. My boyfriend got the cheesecake the second time which was a mistake: it was actually embarrassingly small! I think the reason we are drawn to this place is because of the amazing patio that is located in the courtyard. It's the only restaurant in this particular courtyard so it is nice and quiet and relaxing. Wish the portions were bigger given that the desserts are each $9! Might just go back for drinks?
Fresh fresh food! Great gormet pizza! Nice atmosphere. Great patio.
Great brunch, fun evenings. Although I have spent a lot more time at the Black Thorn in the evenings, I have to say I like their breakfast the best. It is fresh, colorful and delicious. This is not a pub-style breakfast.
I like the blackthorn for a few reasons that may or may not attract or be relelvant to most people
- There is almost always a high-top available, even on weekends
- Weekend evenings it tends to fill with industry staff (usually friends of the bartender) and they make a fun, friendly and lively crowd after being stuck working the supper shift at various restos across the market
for me, the black thorn replaced the Brig when it got too popular to be able to enjoy a few summers ago.
The Black Thorn is a hidden gem in the market, nicely tucked beside the Memories cafe and at the end of a beautiful ally in the Market. At first the venue looks quite small but the restaurant extends to a larger room in the back and a gorgeous patio out back.
During our most recent visit, Jenn's vegetarian friend took us to the Black Thorn Cafe for thin crust pizza. While she ordered something vegetarian, I ordered the "New Orleans" ($16.00), which came topped with basil pesto, "cajun" shrimp, sundried tomatoe
One of my favorite pubs in the city. Love the summer patio for awesome drinks and the food is not the average pub food you get in Ottawa. Much more creative, fresh and delicious. Highly recommended. Check it out.
At lunch time, the service has been very good, and the food is very good at a reasonable price. The dinner menu seems very pricey though.
Steve Edwards - Sitivi
+4
Good service, good food, pricey.
Good breakfast and brunch food
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