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Beckta Dining & Wine
93/100 (2614 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
Canadian
International
Contemporary
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lobster
Cod
Pasta
Halibut
Salad
Foie gras
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Roast Beef
Gelato
Oyster
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Shrimp
Pork
Beef
Cheesecake
Sit down
Contemporary
International
Canadian
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Table Service
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"I've eaten at a lot of great restaurants, and Beckta is one of the greatest of all time for me. Their new space on Elgin is fabulous. We used to..."
Jesse Ray
"Fabulous small plates and wine! We had the caviar and blini, the burrata and sourdough crostini, the Brussels sprouts, the charcuterie and the..."
Francine Pantalone
"The food, service and atmosphere were amazing. I would 100% go back. I highly recommend this..."
Catie Smith
"Such a romantic amazing evening! Excellent staff, and management! I would highly recommend to any couple looking for a calm ,relaxed atmosphere to..."
Kevin Nesbitt
"The food was amazing, great wine selection, and we couldn't have asked for better service! The atmosphere was also very enjoyable, busy even on a..."
Shelleen Branch
"I can't say enough about this restaurant! Everything from their warm greeting upon arrival, their exceptional service and care throughout the..."
Samantha Radulovic
"As always Beckta proves why it is such an above par establisment. The tasting menu was outstanding. The flavours and variety was beautifully..."
Marg Meroni
"Amazing restaurant with delicious food and the best service I’ve had in a long time! We will definitely be going..."
Tanya Pilon-Chamberland
"A surprise celebration at Beckta's for my daughter's 50th birthday turned out to be a gastronomic delight. And not only was the food by far the best..."
Margaret Anthony
"We always enjoy Beckta! It's a great restaurant. The service and the meal were excellent. Our server was very good and we always enjoy talking with..."
Kathy Chase
"My family had an absolutely wonderful experience at Beckta this past Thursday evening to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday. Not only is it a..."
Jim Kyte
"A phenomenal dining experience that left me wondering why I've never been here before. If you like fine dining, like having your table for the..."
Hallam Carter
"We had a fabulous dinner at Beckta! Everything from the greeting to putting on our coats was seamless And provided an amazing experience. The hosts..."
RoyaleWchz
"Can't get enough Beckta. Wow. Every dish makes you say mmmmm. Each dish has balanced flavours, nothing dominates on a plate, and everything comes..."
Amanda Brewster
"Their reputation stands out. But tonight was special and beyond my expectations. A health issue has come with many dietary restraints, which makes it..."
Colleen Sutherland
"My fiance and I went for our anniversary dinner and needless to say, it was definitely one of the best meals we’ve ever had. We chose the tasting..."
Rhea Yassine
"One of the best places in Ottawa for fine dining! We took the 5 course surprise menu, was excellent! Will definitely go back for special..."
Ingrid van overbeke
"Fantastic service and experience! The building is obviously a great part of the experience, everything is done well with modernizing and the ambience..."
Jeffrey Tobin
Fraser
93/100 (3685 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Halibut
Foie gras
Lobster
Ribs
Pancakes
Curry
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
Halloumi
Crab
Scallops
Cakes
Duck
Burger
Lamb
Oyster
Hamburgers
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Shrimp
Sit down
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a wonderful dining experience at Fraser Cafe. The ambiance, staff were amazing and the food was impeccable. Although we didn’t announce it, our..."
Rebecca Gunn
"We celebrated a 92nd birthday at the restaurant for dinner. The food was very good, tasty, well cooked, and different enough to make it very special...."
Marilyn Murphy
"I went to Fraser Cafe for Sunday brunch. My friend got the Eggs Benedict and I got the Huevos Rancheros. The presentation of both meals was lovely...."
Olivia Maria
"Great dinner with excellent service. I highly recommend trying this restaurant if you’re in Ottawa, Ontario or North America. You won’t be..."
Dean Robinson
"There's seriously not too much to not like at Fraser. Honestly. Their water is even world class. Lol! If you're there for brunch, split a..."
Steven Bowser
"Had a wonderful meal for my husbands birthday. I am a pretty picky eater, so I was nervous I wouldn't find something I liked. I ordered the meatballs..."
Sydney McGee
"Love this place. Great food and service. Reasonably priced and wine pairings are nice. Clean with a nice..."
Mark Millar
"Amazing food and service. Great place for a special occasion. Highly..."
Meghan Fish-Bellefleur
"Visited Dec 3rd. Ordered beef short rib and smoked trout. Both were excellent... a taste experience. Combined with great service. .. a definite do..."
Kenneth Horne
"Superbe restaurant! On y mange super bien, le service est excellent et très bonne sélection de scotch!! Un belle..."
Geneviève Pineault
"I keep referring friends to your restaurant and everytime it reminds me how your food, service, and atmosphere are amazing. I need to visit you again..."
Kevin Lapointe
"We go there all the time and never had a bad experience! The food is amazing and creative, and the staff is truly passionate about..."
Olivia Faucher
"An absolute 'must' brunch with the best service and perfection in eggs..."
Mary Dwyer
"My husband and I had out first big date here. He also proposed to me at the little table for 2 by the window facing Springfield Rd. We even decided..."
Shannon McCoy
"Very good food but very loud..a lot of people in a small..."
Cheryl Ruelland-Jackson
"Love love love Fraser Café! The food is AMAZING, every bite is so flavourful. Portions are great. I like the atmosphere inside the restaurant and..."
Lucia Chehade
"This is one of my favorite restaurants. I wish I could afford to eat here more often. Its always just enough food, satisfied but not..."
Sonya LaRocque
"Loved this place so much . Their patio is awesome, so well put together, and so clean . Food wise, everything was soo good, the flavour was just out..."
Angela Alvarado
"By far our favourite restaurant in Ottawa area. Excellent service. Attentive staff. Menu is creative and varied. Cocktails and wine list are very..."
Leszek Nowosielski
"Just love this place. We have been ordering one of their takeout meals every weekend and is just fabulous! Generous portions, sauces to die for,..."
Jacques Maurice
"Great service great food really cool spot with a cool vibe. We couldn’t decide on what to eat cause everything looked so good so we just ordered..."
Ioana Varlan
"Had an amazing time there Friday. We had a reservation and they had set aside one of the best tables in the house for us. Cocktails were delicious,..."
Tracey Evans
"Wow! Highly recommended! We had lunch there the food was amazing and service was amazing as..."
L Chantarattanachoke
Pelican Seafood Market And Grill
92/100 (2972 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Seafood
Seafood
Canadian
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Crab Cake
Fish
Cakes
Fish & Chips
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Lobster Roll
Clam Chowder
Tapas
Crème Brulée
Fish Taco
Crab
Fish & chips
Tacos
Scallops
Haddock
Cod
Clams
QUESTION: Live lobster
Halibut
Oyster
Calamari
Curry
Mussels
Eggs Benedict
Tuna
Poutine
Calamares
Escargot
Salmon
Shrimp
Creme Brulee
Lobster
Bouillabaisse
Pesto
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First things first....the service here is fantastic!!!! Now let's get to the good stuff.....this has to be in my top 2-3 favorite restaurants in..."
Peter Chung
"I really enjoy the experience today provided by pelican seafood grill! Excellent food, fabulous atmosphere and best service. Tried one of the..."
姜维安
"Had an amazing anniversary dinner here at Pelican! Our first time here and we were impressed all the way! Food was hot, service was A+ and atmosphere..."
Valerie Eady
"You absolutely need a reservation as the restaurant will fill up even on a weeknight, and I can see why. Every single dish served was delicious, for..."
J Chan
"Getting reservation was quick and easy, got a table immediately when we arrived. Went here specifically for oysters and luckily we reached at Happy..."
Taher Barbhaiwala
"Super fresh seafood!!! We didn't get the happy hour but had a chance to try their three different types of oysters, clam chowder, ceviche, fish taco,..."
Luna D. K.
"This is one of my go-to places for seafood! No fuss, great quality, great value, and never disappointed. Their fish and chips are amazing and I love..."
Antonya De La Cruz
"Great spot to get your seafood fix! The young man who helped us was very friendly and my Mom even commented on how good looking he was. (shout out to..."
Jim Purchase
Mati
91/100 (2193 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mediterranean
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Oyster
Calamari
Tuna
Tapas
Tacos
Shrimp
Pesto
Lobster
Seafood
Mediterranean
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fine Dining
"What a great place! Everything was on point. The food and drinks were delish. Martin, the bartender, was so much fun too! We couldn't decide on our..."
Ashley Zahalan
"This restaurant is a must for foodies and anyone looking for a new spot with great cocktails. So far the food has really impressed me. The..."
Carmelina Ortega
"Beautiful atmosphere, friendly environment and kind staff. As for the food, simply delicious and the cocktails just amazing!. Totally recommend..."
Ioanna Maria Kantartzi
"The food menu, the drink menu, the vibe, etc.. you don’t see many restaurants like this in Ottawa, felt like I was in Montreal. Will def go back..."
Chris Kardaras
"Mati is an exceptional new restaurant with great service and delicious food. My husband and I split a steak dinner and it was the best steak we have..."
Jennifer Gosselin
"We had a great experience at Mati! The food, drinks and atmosphere are top notch! It is truly one of the best new restaurants in..."
Jessie McAllister
"Spent Mother’s Day brunch there and it was simply fantastic. Food and service were great. Highly..."
Tracy Cruise
"We really enjoyed our evening. Very good food and excellent service. Like the decor, the feel, the music. Definitely going back. The brunch menu..."
Nancy McPherson
"Absolutely delicious, great service and great atmosphere. I was very impressed with the mixed drinks and how fresh the seafood crudo was. I can't..."
Sarah Hoy
"By far, no questions asked, the tomahawk steak was the best steak I've had in the city. Amazing ambiance, great layout, a top notch dining..."
Steve Alexopoulos
"I’ve been twice now and both times I was blown away by the food and spectacular cocktails. Our most recent visit we had Josh as our server, he was..."
Brittany West
"I went for brunch with my girlfriends, having never been before, and was incredibly impressed. The service was attentive, the food INCREDIBLE and the..."
Tracey Ives
"Wonderful staff, food and atmosphere. Love the sitting at the bar with one of their delicious drinks. Can't wait to go..."
Urszula Muntean
"Best service, amazing staff, delicious af and fun! Highly recommended!!!! I returned 3 nights in a..."
Jason Tabbara
"New Year Eve dinner at Mati! Our experience couldn’t be any better! Food was great!! Our server is super sweet and lovely, tho I didn’t get her..."
Qi Helen Yang
"Every experience I have had at Mati has been nothing less than spectacular. I love that they use sustainable ocean wise seafood that focuses on..."
Kassandra Seetho
"The brunch was delicious and pure indulgence… Maple Bacon: grilled, house cured, real maple syrup, green onion… need I say more?!? • The..."
Marie-Eve Giguère
"The seafood tower tasted fresh and my group had a hard time deciding what was the best item. We were very impressed with every component of it. We..."
Amanda I
"I enjoyed Mati very well. The servers were friendly and accommodating, the drinks were nice, and the food was excellent. I personally think Mati..."
Michelle Lee
"Came to Mati to celebrate my dad’s birthday and everyone loved the food! The seafood tower is a must get and has so much hot/cold variety. Scallops..."
Jack Yang
"We had a wonderful experience at Mati’s last night. We were a group of four and ordered several plates to share. Everything we tried was nothing..."
Dahlia H
"We came here with my boyfriend’s parents for their birthday and honestly, great service and food definitely met our expectations. The seafood tower..."
Leanne Nguyen
Whales's Bone
90/100 (264 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious! Fresh seafood! Best oysters in town. I went a second time and had octopus that melted in my mouth. Great service. One of my..."
Chantal Allard
"Located in a nondescript store front at 504a Kent Street (just behind the Ottawa Bus Station), the Whalesbone is an amazing provider of sustainably..."
Locomocodef
"The shrimp dumplings are the best that you'll ever have! The ambiance is always very pleasant and the staff attentive and friendly. Go in and you'll..."
Morningstar
"This place has amazing service! Sat at the bar for lunch with co workers and chatted up the friendly bartender. Had some incredible fish and chips..."
Irene Hum
"I kick myself if I don't get the brown-bag lunch at least once a week. Ive decided to set an alarm on my iphone to tell me come here every tuesday..."
Felix
"The food is amazing! It is not a restaurant but more to take out even if there is a few table. It is not a nice place but it is a real treasure for..."
F
"Yummy lunch spot!. I have been to this place a few times for lunch and every single time it has been amazing! I tired a few of their sandwhiches and..."
FoodieGirl
"O. M. G. Sat lunch. Oyster po'boy. Sooo great! Love you..."
Locomocodef
"Yummy fish sandwiches. So yesterday was tax day. Thought fish would be good for the brain. Got wonderful cod sandwiches, silky "chowdah". Perch..."
MamaKat
"Best best best lunch in town. Well the Whalesbone Oyster House is my fav restaurant in the city so maybe I am biased. My mouth is watering writing..."
CaptainPorkchop
"Best fish supply in Ottawa!. Nothing comes without a price and their freshness cannot be beat! Given their sustainability initiatives and that the..."
FoodAficionado
"Epic food :-), epic price :-(. I walked all the way from downtown to try this out. The food was amazing. I had a 3 oyster sandwich ($12), a..."
Herb
"It was our first time at Whalesbone. We ordered Baked and Stuffed Lobster Dinner, and Royal Seafood Dip with Cheese. We called in for a pickup, and..."
Michelle Lee
"Awesome and delicious prepared Easter dinner for two. Everything was incredible. I couldn't improve on a thing if I had made it myself. It is so..."
Calvin B
"I love love love smoked&candied salmon so it’s great to have a local location to pick up this treat. Also love getting Arctic char and other smoked..."
Christie Cole
"Ordered the seafood platter DIY kit. Excellent quality, fresh everything. Accurately listed as an appetizer for 4 adults. Plenty of delicious..."
Vikki Ruby
"The best place in Ottawa for smoked fish and sour bread. Excellent friendly service. Thank..."
Nina Prestera
"The second that I enter the shop, someone always greats me in a friendly manner (so wonderful). The fish is always fresh, advice and recommendations..."
Manon Blouin
"My first trip to this location, and it didn’t disappoint. Such a hearty serving of fish in their sandwiches! Very simple, yet delicious. I would..."
Jamie Kadir
"This place is a must try of you want fresh fish to buy and bring home or to have lunch. The fish sandwich is crazy delicious! They don't cheap out on..."
Cengiz Kadir
Sur Lie French Restaurant Ottawa
87/100 (918 ratings)
Restaurants
International
French
French
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
International
Steakhouse
Bar
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Foie gras
Ice Cream
Beef
Sit down
French
International
Canadian
Accepts American Express
Accepts Mastercard
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Best restaurant in town by far!! I was very surprised by the level of cuisine at this restaurant!! The food is to die for and the wine list is..."
Marie
"I was beginning to wonder if perhaps there was a curse placed on our beloved Murray St. here in Ottawa. Foodie hearts broke when news of Domus..."
Caroline Dumont
"I was very very impressed with somewhere dine bar. Went on Valentine’s Day, and was greeted by multiple sweet servers. The restaurant’s interior..."
Michelle Lee
"My girlfriend and I were in Ottawa for her birthday, and I managed to get a reservation at the somewhere dinner. The service was excellent and the..."
Damian Wyroslak
"There is a waiter at somewhere who is absolutely amazing, I forgot his name… I think it’s Aurel? So talented so amazing so personable, if you..."
Anthony Whelan-Cox
"The cutest patio to grab drinks and food at! My friends and I enjoyed everything we..."
Noelle
"Lively atmosphere and chill staff. Lay out of area is comfortable and they have plenty of seating for small and larger groups. Nice spot for a..."
Maher Jebara
The Shore Club
87/100 (1573 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Seafood
Contemporary
Contemporary
Canadian
Seafood
American
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Crab Cake
Lobster
Chowder
Crab Legs
Salad
Filet Mignon
Clam Chowder
Halibut
Prawns
Key lime pie
Crab
Ceviche
Scallops
Steak Tartare
Oyster
Calamari
Rib Steak
Mussels
Cakes
Tuna
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish
Beef
Sit down
Steakhouse
Contemporary
Seafood
Canadian
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We decided to spend our anniversary dinner there. We ordered filet mignon which was the best we have ever eaten, extremaly fresh fried calamari, beef..."
Monika Krzanik
"Our experience was fantastic! The service was incredible and our server was very attentive... our food was to die for! Highly recommend this..."
Michelle Longtin
"Fantastic service, amazing food!! Came for our anniversary and was not disappointed. Jeff, the Sommelier, recommended a wine for us, explained how to..."
Andrea Cohen
"Came to Ottawa for a mini honeymoon with my husband. The staff were great! Very friendly and attentive. An amazing meal! We both had the beef..."
Erin Flagg
"Thank you so much Allyson Groulx for recommending eating at The Shore Club for our anniversary!! Chef Jason made our experience there unforgettable..."
Alison Everest
"The Shore Club is our go to place for special celebrations. The food is exquisite, right down to the amuse-bouche you get. The service is excellent..."
Richard P Tomlinson
"Excellent food and service in a formal atmosphere interior surrounded by a bar scene vibe For a restaurant within a Westin Hotel it does not pay to..."
Barry Dolman
"I'm a big steak person and have a hard time getting the perfect temperature for my steak as i like it rare. It was the best steak i ever had and the..."
Renee Lalonde
"The crab cake and the risotto were very tasty. Totally enjoyed our meal and the service was great. Will be going..."
Zita Gervais
"The atmosphere, the food, the people! Well done and a great place to..."
Darlene Slaughter
"I've never had a disappointing moment. The staff are truly professional and yet authentically attentive at a personal level. Fine dining, lounging or..."
Dean Shivji
"Everyone went above and beyond to make our night special. Marko was our server and he didn't make us feel rushed or anything we felt like we could..."
Shannon Grinyer
"capitalfoodie.ca highly recommended this restaurant for our Anniversary Dinner. We were seated in a very private section in the back. We were..."
Jessie Red
"Had an excellent experience last night at the shore club. The place was full when we arrived but the host worked some magic and gave us a table for..."
Jeff Hurrle
"Have eaten here many times; definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa. Service and food always..."
Stephen Crane
"Fantastic night with family and friends. Amazing food and Incredible..."
Amer Wahab
"Loved the classy ambiance and the crowd ! Drinks were good and staff was nice ! Didn't try the food but my friend had the calamari and said they were..."
Gaabrielle Bégin
"Amazing food, ambiance, wine list and most of all, fantastic service from beginning to..."
Andrea Mocella
"Superior food and service. The manager was superb in the attention he paid to our culinary needs. Well..."
Carm Mazz
"Love love love the food. This is the second time I go and I am still as satisfied. The appetizer was delicious, the main course succulent and the..."
Celine Pool
"Fabulous place for getting together with business associates or friends for very memorable experiences. Guaranteed great..."
Robert Chitty
"Met friends there for a few drinks and watched the Senators playoff game. Great food and great..."
Murray McIntyre
"The service was great and it was the best food I've had all year. We will be back for..."
Chris Coulas
"Fully enjoyed my experience. & Amazing service! We will be going again as soon as..."
Amanda Sue Firth
"Loved it. Great ambiance, great food and great company. Thank..."
Salvina La
"Came here for a quick dinner. Food, service, and ambience was great. Will definitely come back when I am in Ottawa..."
Edward Lo
"Best meal I've had in Ottawa and excellent service. Well done thank..."
Ryan Welsh
"Will come back for more� Had the best date night n..."
Neelam Sharma
"Great..."
François Hallé
"A Seafood & Steak restaurant that is located by the byward market in Ottawa city attached to the Westin Hotel I would highly recommend that you make..."
Luke L'sk
"Seafood platter and carpaccio were delicious. The PEI oysters were amazing. We tried a new dessert (for us), coconut cream pie - we loved it! Very..."
Stephanie Kim
"Server with excellent service. Underground parking available at $4/hour self park; valet parking is $30. Overall, we had a great dining experience...."
Alan Ng
"Very good service, welcoming and warm staff. I didn't expect to be so full. the salad was good, I also received a nice piece of salmon with a crispy..."
Sarah Belbey
"We had a fun during the birthday celebration of one of the people close to my heart (02-22-2022) Service was excellent. Food was great. Cleanliness..."
A.K. A
"A huge thank you to the shore club for hosting us. From the automated reservation texts to the atmosphere, everything was to perfection. The service..."
Jess Daniels
"Really great atmosphere and very attentive service. Food was good but pricey. Would visit..."
Julie Holm
"Had my Birthday dinner here with friends. They served few refreshments in between & Sangria was my fav in that. Food was delicious & serving was..."
Manju Shankar
Restaurant E18hteen
87/100 (1475 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lamb chops
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Surf And Turf
Oyster
Octopus
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Creme Brulee
Tuna
Steak Tartare
Salmon
Cakes
Crab Cake
Lamb
Crème Brulée
Cheesecake
Beef
Pesto
Cod
Fish
Juice & Smoothies
Halibut
Pork
Foie gras
Lobster
Sit down
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Amazing food and excellent service. From our cocktails and wine to our desserts, the food was to die for ad our waiter Sam was knowledgeable and..."
Megan Reiff
"I stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting Ottawa this past weekend. I was extremely impressed with the food, space and staff. I had the tasting..."
Shane Griffin
"This restaurant has always been a favourite and holds a special place in our hearts as its where we had our wedding reception in 2009. It is as great..."
Kathy Chase
"Service was amazing, the settle even better and the food, don't miss out. Amuse-bouche, oysters, fishes, steaks... DESSERTS. I had cheese plate and..."
Cynthia GLétourneau
"Beautiful restaurant, great staff and amazing food, the perfect place for our Christmas..."
Tommy Moreau
"My first time at this restaurant and dinner was perfect, the staff were wonderful and made you feel like family. I will be back for sure and will..."
Bev Nadeau
"Service impeccable. Saveurs et présentation des plats superbe. Nous avons opté pour le 5 services à l’aveugle avec accords des vins; à..."
Mathieu Allie
"It was a wonderful experience, and I welcome everyone that is in the market to stop in for some fine dining and great selection of..."
Dknight Bélanger
"The service was exceptional! Happy hour had a nice selection of appetizers, and the wine was..."
Jennifer Stannard
"Nice environment, good service, great food. I would recommend for any..."
Kortney Jensen
"Excellent food, good wine and great..."
Mac Campbell
"Easily one of the best meals we've enjoyed in a VERY, VERY long time. Exec Chef Gilles St Hilaire and I and our wives were truly spoiled in this..."
Jeffrey Post
"Me and my husband thats our favorite place to eat in byward market�. We love the ambience inside and the food was excellent�. Every time we go..."
Marissa Miranda Larocque
"Went last night for a friend's birthday. As always it didn't disappoint...food and service were excellent. Cassidy is a little sweetheart. Sorry we..."
Roxanne Emery
"We held our December 2016 wedding and dinner at Restaurant 18, and were blown away by the amazing quality and experience. The service was impeccable,..."
Crispin Butterfield
"Fantastic service, knowledgeable staff, food is unbelievable! Would recommend to anyone. The price is not cheap, but you won't be..."
Cthompson22
"Definitely a date night kinda place. They also have a nice bar area. The food is fabulous. Oysters (need I say more?), aracini, lamb, steak (done..."
Chunny
"Very pricey, fine dining experience at restaurant e18hteen. I've been here only twice - once 5 years ago for my 18th birthday and recently over the..."
Hoxjennifer
"Had a great meal at this restaurant last night with a group from work. The staff was very professional and friendly. The decor is very classy and the..."
Jo-Anne
"Unfortunately, it’s a common restaurant phenomenon on Valentine’s Day to find menus set, prices increased, quality lowered, and portions..."
Desmond Ip
"Excellent service, very professional . On the expensive side but worth it. Very good wine list. Place very clean.The food excellent,..."
Michel
"The food is good, the ambiance is nice but it's too expensive for what it is. This is a trendy place that's it. The service is very good. I don't..."
F
"Blind tasting and a great experience. My wife and I went for our first anniversary and got the blind tasting option with wine pairings. It was a well..."
Nathan B
"Fantastic. Beautiful restaurant right in the heart of the Market. My girlfriend and I came here for our one year anniversary and were not..."
Kboczar
"It was good but i think i expected too much for this restaurant. i would rather go some other places..."
Sophia
"I've been to Eighteen twice. The first time was one of the best dining experiences of my life, an the second was sub par. Eighteen has fantastic food..."
Pierce Roberts
"Great Atmosphere, though expensive. A gorgeous restaurant in the heart of Ottawa, situated in the Market near Sussex Drive. I visited this restaurant..."
SunnySideUp
"High class. Soooo expensive and sooooo good. The best lobster I've ever had in my life! Already out of the shelf with a very nice rosé garlic sauce...."
Pierrot
"Food was good, service was good, however the wine list leads me to believe they are ripping me off. I didn't recognize any of the wines so who knows..."
Mike
"Special Birthday Dinner Delivered. We had a special birthday dinner here last November. We had a great table by the fireplace. Awesome service and..."
One Of Ottawa's Real Foodies
"Fond Memories. I remember celebrating my 18th birthday there, not too long after the restaurant opened and it still remains one of my favorite..."
Mini Foodie
"World Class dining experience. We had a superb and flavorsome experience. The hospitality was warm and inviting, the service impeccable, the ambiance..."
Jess
"We had a friend coming from out of town who we hadn't seen in some time. We went for a late dinner at 18, our first visit. We were very glad we did...."
Madapples
"Mixed Feelings. I used to be a regular at Eighteen. At the time I worked downtown and it was a fantastic, quiet spot for a delicious,..."
Chanie
"Great food and service and beautiful decor, love the chandeliers in the wine room, love the staff and the oyster..."
Xtina
"Great for special occasions. This is where we like to bring people for special occasions. It's great for celebrating anniversaries, birthdays and the..."
Chezzer27
"Definitely the best restaurant in the market the food is..."
Casper
"This iconic Ottawa establishment unmasks the true definition of fine dining. One of the most attractive buildings in the city, inside and out, and a..."
Caroline Dumont
"I must have passed by E18teen countless times without noticing it. The understated signage outside, and the rather imposing, yet featureless..."
John Thompson
"A gorgeous restaurant in the heart of Ottawa, situated in the Market near Sussex Drive. I visited this restaurant with 3 other friends. The food..."
SunnySideUp
"The menu at Restaurant Eighteen is quite well-rounded in terms of meat and fish; sorry vegetarians, not much here for you. But when you crave a good..."
Anusha
"e18hteen has been one of my favourite restaurants. I loved the ambiance, and the location of the restaurant was perfect whenever we had visitors..."
Sylvia Pan
"Took my girlfriend to restaurant e18hteen for her birthday. Staff was very friendly extremely knowledgeable with what wines to pair with the food we..."
Pierre Lauzon
"Amazing food. I was really impressed with the steak. The steak itself is already juicy and well seasoned, but the sauce just elevates it to another..."
Wen
"Phenomenal fine dining experience - arguably one of the best in Ottawa!! these guys are the masters of their craft in every shape and form - the..."
Hao x
"The pre-dinner bread is great! Very fluffy! Like an orange sauce (orange something, white one, forget the name), the shrimp are very tender and very..."
Ella Ye
"Had a lovely dinner here with friends. The service was definitely great👍🏻 I loved my well done steak was perfectly cooked, along with the..."
Mags Zhou
"Wonderful experience. Food was fantastic. employees are amazing and super friendly. Atmosphere is great for an intimate experience for sure...."
Richard Domino
The Whalesbone Oyster House
86/100 (1847 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster Roll
Pasta
Tapas
Salad
Clam Chowder
Tacos
Cod
Scallops
Swordfish
Clams
Octopus
Fish & chips
Duck
Ceviche
Oyster
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Whalesbone (on Bank) has been my favourite restaurant for years. It comes at a price but you can always expect perfectly executed fresh and..."
MissVan
"Love Whalesbone Oysters - probably the best you can get in the city. The Bank Street location is, however, cramped, and they only do reservations for..."
Hoxjennifer
"Staff are friendly and helpful. Oysters were a mix of local and more exotic choices (I.e. New Zealand). Mussels with coconut milk broth were..."
Jon Kerber
"What can I say that already hasn't been said? This is one of Ottawa's best restaurants not only when it comes to seafood, but when it comes to a..."
Tracey Lynne Shadwell
"I came here for my birthday and I definitely would do it again. Everything is so fresh in this restaurant. The oysters were very clean and fresh and..."
LydiaEatsOttawa
"Their Bank St. location is small, warm and cozy. It does get very crowded on a Friday night so be sure to make a reservation. They have a small but..."
Hang T
"The new location is great, everything is wonderfully laid out and it is very enjoyable. The food was prepared to perfection and everyone enjoyed..."
Shivangi Mehra
"Hands down the best restaurant we have ever been to. Cool casual pub like feel. The best high end food you will find anywhere. The staff is friendly..."
Alecia Tucker
"We sat at the bar as it was a busy Sunday evening we decided to visit. This place is pretty small so many I would recommend having a reservation. The..."
Lauren Jane M
"This place is quite amazing! The oysters are fresh and delicious, and I would recommend this place for any seafood lover. The waiter was..."
Sebra
"The Whales Bone was a great spot for lunch if you wanted to eat a bit cheaper at a really nice place. The environment was cozy and very quirky. We..."
Kira Aislinn
"Whalesbone has been at the top of my list for years, but I only just got around to eating there a few weeks ago. It's a small, cozy environment,..."
Lauren
"One of Ottawa's more popular restaurant - and for good reason. Inspiring meals and an excellent selection of seafood. Naturally, one of the things..."
TheFoodFella
"I brought my parents here for Father's Day. They have travelled all over Europe and they said that they have never eaten food of this quality...."
Lilian Barrera
"Quality seafood, pub environment - like the East Coast. The food and service is exceptional, no doubt. However, the place is a bit overrated. The..."
Paul Whyte
"Earthy and fun with great food. Down home feel and the food rocks. Always love eating..."
Gramcaje
"Pricey but fixes that seafood craving you've got. Had a girl's night out on a rainy weekday. I've bused past this place mutliple times and I was..."
Wesley Nguyen
"Nothing fishy about this place.... Had dinner here for the first time on a very hot summer day and was not disappointed! We were seated at the common..."
Coppertop
"Unbelievably good oysters and a great experience with friendly staff and an old school vibe. A little pricey but that has not stopped me from going..."
Brandon Lloyd
"The food was wonderful. Beautiful tuna, soft flaky mackeral in an amazing broth. But what really made the meal extraordinary was the service...."
Amacfarl
"Awesome seafood!! Very fresh and tasty food. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere. Perfect place for a date night. I loved the whalesbone and..."
Foodienicole
"Amazing food at quite the price!. Their atmosphere is raw and the food is quite delicious but they are ridiculously overpriced with inadequate..."
FoodAficionado
"Best seafood in the Ottawa area.... This place is easily in the top 5 best dining experiences I have had in this city. Went this weekend as a kind of..."
Kevincardoza
"Delicious!. This place is a 10 out of 10. If you're willing to spend money on a nice dinner out, do it here! They have fresh oysters ( our..."
JD
"Attention Seafood lovers!!!!. Best seafood in town!!! hands..."
HungryCat
"Absolutely the Best. This is the best restaurant I have experienced in Ottawa in 2013. Everything from the food, ambiance and service was..."
Facebook User
"Excellent east coast gourmet menu. The menu as delicious. I always take a dozen of oysters as an appetizer.I also adore the ambiance in..."
Annichou
"Went here for lunch today. Delicious! The chowder and lobster roll were very good; made with simple and fresh ingredients. The service was great,..."
BrittneyY
"AMAZEBALLS! everything wa.... AMAZEBALLS!everything was delicious and perfect, from the service, the drinks to our food ... we ate like..."
Laurie Gail
"Omg delicious. Have the tuna tartar for areal special tasting adventure. Menus are seasonal. Great seafood/raw..."
Leightrain
"Expect to wait but great..."
Didier
"Clam Chowder and Steelhead Trout absolutely..."
Carol McMullin Patton
"Different. Things have been slightly different since Chef Charlotte Langley left Walesbone a year and a half ago. It was among my favourite..."
Yuki Tenshi
"Oysters. Great restaurant! You will likely need a reservation for dinner. Oyster trays are great. They make a good caesar. Keep up the good work..."
Kelly
"I went in for lunch with my uncle and we sat at the bar, really craving lobster rolls. they unfortunately had run out, but we settled for chowder &..."
Coco
"Awesome staff, awesome atmosphere, awesome food. What else can I say? If you are an oyster/seafood aficionado and you live in Ottawa or are visiting..."
Alex
"I went there with my girlfriend for Valentine's day for the first time. The menu was a fixed price of $69 a head which was very reasonable..."
Jon W
"By far my favorite restaurant in..."
Frédéric Audet
"Not Garbage. Listed as 'fine dining' by urbanspoon. Food is good but nowhere near fine dining (and that isn't a bad..."
Hooligandy
"Great overall. Coming back soon.. Time and money well spent. Fine experience for oystersHigh quality food, service, ambience and..."
McYago
"Best Restaurant in Ottawa. Whalesbone gets my vote for best restaurant in Ottawa. What they care about is the food and it shows. It's very small so..."
LovesToEat
"ARRRRguably the best restaurant in Ottawa. Went here with my wife for our anniversary. She had the clam-mussel-oyster appetizer and the..."
Tony
"High end, cramped, delicious. Whalesbone is barely bigger than the lobby of most restaurants. This very tiny, cramped, loud, and friendly restaurant..."
William Seward
"Best seafood in the city. This place has the best seafood in the city! The oysters are always fresh. They change up their menu quite frequently and..."
ChazzFresh
"Really Good, Slow service & Expensive.. I dont even remember what I ordered! but it was really good! The service is a tad slow! but the food covers..."
FoodArt
"Thumbs up. The BEST spot is to sit in front of the chief, it's a small place but LOVE the environment. Seafoods were GREAT and cooked to your taste,..."
Simmy Wu
"First time, won't be the last time. I was surprised by how small the restaurant is, very close quarters between tables and from table to bar. Great..."
George
"Great experience!. Went here this past Saturday night, boyfriend and I shared a dozen oysters, some tuna tartare and a half bottle of Riesling. We..."
JennyB
"The best. If you like oysters, seafood, local food and great wait staff, whalesbone is for you. The restaurant itself is in an awkward location and..."
Karine
"Best dining experience in a long time!. A friend brought me to Whalesbone for a belated birthday treat.As expected, the service was just as..."
NickyG
"Best Restaurant for Fresh Oysters in the City!!. I can't say enough good things about this place! I have been back to eat many times and every time I..."
Hucey
"Wow Sums it Up!. As a not Ottawa-savvy out-of towner in the core on business travel, a farther walk down Bank Street led me to a great, small spot..."
FesterM71
"A great, intimate spot for delicious food and a warm atmosphere. Fantastic oysters with all the garnishes plus a beer selection not often seen at a..."
Tristan Bragaglia-murdock
"Freshest otsters in town! Can't wait to go try shucker's special..."
Alex Kwon
"I've been to Whalesbone three time, twice for dinner and once for bruch. The dinners are good, although not all the dishes I liked, but some does..."
Mimu
"Wonderful atmosphere, knock out oysters and good appetizers - finished with the most disappointing mains we have ever had in a restaurant of this..."
Bridget C
"A group of friends & I went on friday night, had the walleye, oysters & more. Always a great time at Whalesbone, lets have another shot of Sailer..."
Tailgate Ottawa
"Great Food- Unbeatable atmosphere. From the old gritty jazz vinyl playing overhead to the superbly dirty kitsch adorning the walls, Whalesbone just..."
Carly Milne
"Consistently good. Always can count on a good meal. The staff are fun and it's funky with the old LPs they spin. In all, a great..."
Dalbhat
"Fabulous. Love the Whalesbone Oyster House. The variety of oysters is awesome. I went with a girl friend- we sat at the bar, had some oysters and..."
McLuganette
"Get ready to have a good time and some great food, this place is on the expensive side but it's worth every penny and the staff earns it. The only..."
Neill
"The best oysters ever! The foie gras was perfectly seared and the frites a blend of crunch and fluffy potato. The service was outstanding and..."
Nala's Girl
"Wow..nicely done !. Across the board ,Whalesbone deserves high praise.Friendly and attentive service..two seats at the Chef's bar gets one a..."
Alan
"Amazing. This has to be one of my favorite dining experiences in the Capital. It deserves every star in this review. Me and girlfriend went there in..."
Arbitrarily.yours
"Impeccable. Every last bite was amazing. I practically licked my plate. All my dining companions felt the same..."
Liz
"Best seafood in Ottawa. Service and food are truly fantastic. This is a..."
Fooody
"Great food, great ambiance, awesome oyesters.. Very good place for a nice dinner, very cozy, good service and friendly staff. Even better if you just..."
Roll_dabonz
"Went last night for the 4 or 5 time ... wonderful as always. The scallops were good, the cheese plate was divine, and the people make me want to stay..."
J.
"Playful and innovative. Expensive and crowded yes, but the atmosphere is fun-loving and the food is playful and terrific. The most innovative..."
Rhamburgers
"Fantastic food and service. I ate here as a solo diner back in April. I sat at the bar thinking that I was going to be ignored... but the guys were..."
Bunnychow
"This place is amazing. The food and the ambiance is awesome. It's my favorite restaurant in Ottawa. Reservation is the best but you can sit at the..."
Simon Gagne
"Small and HOT! (but very good). Best fish place in Ottawa,..."
David
"We had a great evening here. One of the best assortments of oysters I’ve ever had. Ate at the bar and had a great conversation with the staff...."
Mike Salter
"This is my ultimate place to go for oysters! Always fresh and soooo delicious. They have so much sauce to choose from for your oysters! I always eat..."
Angel Le (hiAngelBytes)
"Good location, fun atmosphere, and delicious food. The staff are also knowledgeable about their offerings and drinks. This is one of the go to places..."
Purazar Bhadha
"Great food and friendly staff. Loved the apps we ordered and the main course. Flavors are well balanced. Seafood is definitely good here. Went on a..."
Saeed Torbati
"We went to the original Whalesbone restaurant on Bank street. Always great service and food. OMG, I love oysters. C'mon down and try a plate, or two...."
Larry Taylor
"We just finished a museum visit and started walking around the area looking for a place to eat. Did a quick search for seafood restaurants nearby on..."
Giuseppe Lepore
"Friendly, personable, attentive staff made this high end restaurant accessible to tourists. If you know nothing about oysters, but enjoy seafood fine..."
Roxy S
"The Best trout dish I have Ever had! Staff was incredible! Dishes were beyond Fantastic, just an absolutely Amazing experience. I was told Whalesbone..."
Jonathan Juby
Riviera
85/100 (3902 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Ribs
Ragu
Lobster
Pasta
Polenta
Salad
Toasts
Crab
Octopus
Scallops
Carbonara
Hanger steak
Duck
Steak Tartare
Oyster
Meringue
Steak Frites
Donuts
Tuna
Burger
Chicken Kiev
Hamburgers
Lamb
Chowder
Pesto
Cod
Shrimp
Fish
Halibut
Beef
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"With its chic ambiance, delicious food, and wonderful staff, it's one of the best restaurants in Ottawa. I highly recommend it for any occasion from..."
Audrey Tétreault
"It’s perfect. Possibly the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. Food, service, atmosphere, and attention to detail are all top notch. They’ve..."
Emily O'Connor
"One of the best dining experiences of my life! Beautiful venue, amazing flavourful food (best bread and butter I've ever had!), wonderful service,..."
Emma Grae Murdock
"My guest and I went for dinner on Friday. We started with the oysters and tuna tartare. It was followed by the lobster, and finished with the duck..."
Britta Gerwin
"Everything about this place was fantastic. All the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive from the second I walked in. The server especially was..."
Catalina Bloch
"From the authentic decor to the wonderfully tasting dishes, it is a must to experience! Our waitress was kind and ensured we had a great lunch. The..."
Anik Desrochers
"It was very fresh yummy waiter wasn't the best but over all great food wasn't crazy expensive just tasted like..."
Drew Carter
"Excellent service, ambience, food and hospitality. Loved it. Will be back - and heartily recommend it to anyone wanting to feel pampered in a unique..."
Dorothy Milburn-Smith
"Delicious! Tuna belly to start, pigs head macaroni for the main - so good! On the cocktail list, strongly recommend the elegant or hermaphrodite..."
Amanda Gibson
"I am very disappointed in the unprofessional management of the Riviera. My husband has been trying to make a reservation for 6 people for my birthday..."
Angeline L
"From the food, the staff, the atmosphere.....amazing from the moment we walked in, and until we walked out the door! Definitely going back to try the..."
Amanda Paradine
"Amazing food, drink and service. Perfect special date night restaurant. Well worth the..."
Richard Walker
"Had a great time. One of the best dine-in experiences. Sit at the counter and watch the professionals in action. Brought our own wine and the server..."
Jon-Anthony Lui
"Had a dinner here and it didn’t disappoint. Please try their steady seller mushroom toast. We were curious to how that would taste, but it was the..."
Michelle Lee
"This was the only nice dinner I had out in Ottawa and it didn’t disappoint. The host was extremely attentive to my travel itinerary, and the food..."
Paul Ambrose Lythgo
"From the person that welcomes you to the restaurant, to the waiters, to the chefs, to the bar staff - absolutely wonderful people with the perfect..."
Koke
"The food was exceptional. The cocktails are outstanding! The head mixologist, Stephen Flood, is an absolute genius! You must go. If you can,..."
Micheal Ostoforoff
"I came to this restaurant for dinner recently. The high ceiling was nice and the atmosphere felt like it was a very nice place for a business meal...."
Andy L
"Beautiful ambiance and amazing cocktails and food. Had the lobster spaghetti and burrata, both bursting with flavour. Their Purple Rain cocktail was..."
Amanda Edwards
"Food was really good, although not exceptional for a high-end restaurant. Cocktails, service and indoor ambience were excellent though and definitely..."
Nish Gunasekera
Erling's Variety
85/100 (802 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Contemporary
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Canadian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Tuna
Tapas
Ribs
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
Contemporary
Canadian
Fusion
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful space and friendly staff. The small plates were excellent and the kitchen was very accommodating with my friend's food intolerances. One..."
Alex Serre
"Finally checked out Erling's and had a great brunch for a very reasonable price! Delicious eggs benedict with house-smoked salmon on a house-made..."
Shannon Victoria
"We just had the most amazing evening at Erling's! Our 1 year old son joined us for dinner and the owner and staff truly went above and beyond to..."
Larissa Deacon
"Wow. New favourite place in Ottawa. I think we tried everything on the menu ~ oysters, frog's legs, scallops, seasonal vegetables, halibut,..."
Kristen Hamilton
"Best spot in town! Amazing friendly staff , great..."
Steve Lyrette
"Awesome atmosphere, the staff is very attentive, they know their menu and can offer suggestions... and the food! No words. Tasty, satisfying..."
Sarah Moreault
"Had an amazing New Year's eve dinner. Food and wine pairing was outstanding. My 5 year old son even had the oyster and liked it. Best overall meal..."
Derick Vezina
"Excellent food and drink. Perfect service with great suggestions. I was completely surprised by the whole..."
Andrew Van Beek
"Wonderful food and service, new favourite of..."
Matthew Caldwell
"Absolutely best charcuterie in ottawa! Great service, amazing atmosphere mind blowing..."
Stephanie LeBlanc
"Incredible ! The service was amazing, the food was delicious and the vibe was..."
Stéphanie Théorêt
"Had a great lunch with a girlfriend. Cocktails were perfect, food was mouthwatering and service was spot on. I'll definitely be back, thank..."
Nat Alie
"Had dinner with friends here last night. Service was very good. Plates were..."
Arleigh Romyn
"Amazing food and outstanding service make this a must try restaurant. Small plates that are perfect for sharing along with a great wine list...."
Dino
"Great wine choices, great vibe, tasty dishes that aren’t too much. It’s a very cool place and would recommend...."
MF
"2019/08/01For me, Erling’s Variety was an interesting find. Firstly, it is on a side street, so a walk-by diner probably wouldn’t notice it...."
Lunny
"My friends and I had lunch recently and we were all impressed with the whole dining experience. The ambiance and décor is warm and..."
Patricia Ward
"Have had lunch with small groups here twice now and can’t wait to go back for dinner. The menu is perfect, the chef is talented and caring, and the..."
Ljc57
"Excellent menu, diverse but cohesive. Lots of vegetarian dishes, super creative, subtle, artful presentation. Meat dishes superbly prepared. The..."
Paul Davis
"Had a perfect meal here last night - outstanding hospitality combined with delicious food! Highly recommend - strong wine list, extremely..."
Caitlin Kealey
"The food was good, I really like tapas type restaurants. The service was relatively quick considering the restaurant was full. I would go back, but..."
Le Foodie Dog
"I had lunch with girlfriends at Erlings's Variety this week. We asked the sever to recommend dishes and everything he brought out was absolutely..."
Kate
"Attentive wait staff. Delicious food from the kitchen. We were there on a Thursday night and thank goodness it was not packed because I can imagine..."
Gary S
"My friends and I had been here once before and absolutely loved it, small plates for sharing and tasting is right up our alley. We decided to return..."
Ashley
"Consistently delicious and interesting cuisine. I am delighted every time I dine here. Wait staff is exceptional and accommodating. You won't be..."
Maureen Faulkner
"Amazing food! You should be very proud of what you put out of your kitchen ! The price for two people for lunch was around $35.00. Which is fantastic..."
Manda
"Carefully made small plates, each infused with a harmony of truly complementary flavours. Very nice that not all plates arrived at the same time (in..."
Mark
"My wife and I went on a THU night and had a great time. We arrived a little early and sat at the bar and started the evening with the best..."
David Chartrand
"EVERY BITE IS A SbLIME CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT ERLING'S VARIETY! I TRULY ENJOYED ALL OF THE DISHES WE TRIED! TRYTHE CRISPY SQUID! WE CAN NOT WAIT TI..."
Linoustic
"I went to Erling's for brunch, and while the food and service was quite good the portion sizes were very small. The interior is lovely and open. I..."
Pouchpotato
"Good, could be great. The biggest problem was how large the plates were and the fact they all came at once. There were four of us and we ordered..."
CaptainPorkchop
"Agree that it's about time that a really good restaurant opened in the Glebe! Everything we had was well prepared and delicious, including the..."
ML
"Luv!. Went to Erlings a while back but have not had the chance to comment. From the time I stepped into the restaurant, I fell in love. The open..."
Meez
"Love it! The food is delicious! My boyfriend and i dropped in for lunxh one day. I had the smoked porkchop and my boyfriend had the steak. We tried..."
Kimby
"Lovely brunch! The food is wonderful, service is great. Can't wait to go back to try their evening..."
RM86
"Good food, good service. A new place to enjoy in the Glebe. Enjoyed our lunch, although I suggest making a reservation in advance! We've been turned..."
Cookingwithkelly
"Love, love LOVE this place. I've been three times and the quality is stellar every single time. Even the simplest things on the menu have..."
Kace Of The Munchies
"Every Nook and Cranny. This place just captivated me from the get-go! They had a simple menu, I was there for late night Friday drinks with friends...."
Comelon
"Some friends and I went to Erling's after an intense game of mini putt one evening last week, and I was highly impressed. The menu is fresh, unique,..."
Alli
"Great experience I brought.... Great experience I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday last month. We didn't reserve in advance so ended..."
YPG-YOW
"Yuuuummmmy without the pretention. GREAT, flavorful food, warm staff and lovely setting. My new..."
That Girl
"Great spot!. Went to Erling's Variety tonight on a friend's recommendation. What a great spot. As soon as you walk in you are met with a funky,..."
Stonebridge_Foodie
"Tons of promise. Stunning atmosphere. Finally a restaurant in the Glebe that brings some Montreal / New York ambiance. Well done! The food is quite..."
Adam Auer
"Best New Restaurant in town!. Wow, we were in last night for dinner....cod was sooooo good! Wine list is a little small but well priced and nice...."
Pamfromottawa
"Great food!. I've been to Earling's a few times and will keep coming back for the same reasons: excellent food, great service, and the overall..."
Brenda
"Wonderful dinner at Earls/Erlings. My wife and I travel for business and find ourselves in Ottawa every few weeks. We discovered Erlings through..."
David.etkin
"Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Everyone needs to be kept on their toes. We pride ourselves on our excellent service and I am so..."
Kaylee Vainola
"More than a Neighbourhood Hangout. We have done brunch four times and lunch once. Always a pleasure. Service has been wonderful especially when we..."
Alan
"Saturday Brunch. We've been twice now for the brunch. What a beautiful decor and love that there is a bar to sit at ( although the barstools leave a..."
Mcclanboys
"When I'm traveling in a cool city and see this type of restaurant (beautiful, bright, edgy, delicious, not too expensive) I always wish for something..."
Jen
"We'll be back!. We had an excellent lunch at Earl's Variety. The dishes were delicious, presentation was very appealing, service was friendly and..."
Catsinthebelfry
"Excellent service, fabulous food. Well priced, well prepared food. Two dined, one steak, one fish and both were beautifully presented. Wonderful..."
Muttiabroad
"Nice work boys! So delicious! Can't wait to be back over the holidays!..."
Adrienne
"Service - excellent. Our server saw us catching up, and graciously let us ask for the bill instead of hurrying us out. Ambiance - beautiful!..."
Pramita Ch
"It's a great space for a restaurant, big window and a very cool vibe. It's got an open kitchen and you can sit at the counter to check out the..."
Richard Wieler
"Tried here for the first time this week and the food was amazing. Menu is so interesting and the portions are very fair for shareable plates. Service..."
Tim Lee
"Delicious food, great service, good for a date night (small plates to share), wine by glass was excellent. Very accommodating and aware for..."
Janelle Cyr
"Best brunch ever. Chicken waffle was simply amazing, sweet & spicy sauce covering the perfect fried chicken over waffle, never had anything like this..."
Rocky Singh
"My husband and I went for dinner and it had such a charming ambience to begin with, The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. The food variety..."
Jana Glick
"Love the open concept, great ambience & service. Delicious wine selection as..."
Dani Gibbons
"We went for a Sunday brunch and both our dishes were great. Fried chicken was crispy yet moist and the poached eggs were very well executed...."
Dahn Jeong
​the Soca Kitchen
85/100 (2101 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Salad
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Tuna
Calamares
Cheesecake
Tapas
Tacos
Octopus
Noodle
Cheesecakes
Ceviche
"My friends Kate, Dillan and I went for dinner. I'm honestly giving this place 5 stars due to the amazing waitor and the quality of the food. We were..."
Amanda Jones
"I had the pleasuring of tasting a few items from the menu last night and my taste buds were absolutely delighted! In Ottawa, menus have been pretty..."
Veronique Girard
"The staff were very helpful to explain the menu. Food was tasty and presentation wes beautiful. Best dish was the Whole fried fish it was bass. Pan..."
Ruth Gates
"Amazing atmosphere, how often can you go to a place and feel like you are at home! The food is something that you cannot find anywhere else in the..."
Amanda Peterson
"Been here for brunch several times and was never ever disappointed: food, service and..."
Emily Arco Dulay Graves
"Love the ambiance, food and drinks!! Small place, small plates but well worth it!! Highly..."
Val Caron Lamarche
"Great food tapas are surprisingly filling! I really enjoyed the food and ambiance. Great little treasure and worth going to and back..."
Josh Loucks
"Very unique design accompanied by great service and a fantastic menu. Soca is a very speacial place that needs to be frequented more often by the..."
Jeffrey Frost
"A pleasant atmosphere with excellent service... the food is very tasteful and appealingly served...definitely a go to place for an evening of great..."
Marc Desjardins
"I highly recommend this restaurant Amazing..food .. Romantic atmosphere.. Wonderful service... Love it..."
Alma Oscura
"Brunch was amazing. I wanted everything on the menu - tapas style almost allowed me to! Great atmosphere & perfect start to a..."
Katrina Burke-Bevington
"Great friendly staff and delicious food! Highly recommend the steak, its mouth watering..."
Jen Murray
"South American cuisine is one of my favourites in the world, and this is the closest I've come to finding a place in Ottawa that comes close to the..."
Hoxjennifer
"Dare i say the best Taco's i have had in my life...yes. Incredibly fresh Oyster, "wow" factor Huevos, and absolutely amazing stuffed peppers. Topped..."
DustinandSam
"Service (bartender/waitress) was quite terse and not accommodating whatsoever - but perhaps this is an ownership issue (e.g. 1/2 pint? No, we can..."
Lono
"Food -- Spectacular.  Fresh.  Unique.  Portion sizes are perfect for a couple with 4 tapas (2 each).  Best dish:  Tuna Ceviche with spicy YUM..."
Paul Westergaard
"The best meal we've ever had! We had a fabulous experience from the moment we arrived and throughout the meal. We ordered some tapas and cocktails,..."
GabyM
"We went early Saturday evening and took a seat at the bar just as they were preparing for dinner service. The staff was friendly and invested in us..."
Lauren Jane M
"Went to Soca for dinner for girl's night, Gustavo was our server - he explained all our dishes in a way that made us excited to eat them and they..."
Meaghan Trottier
"Cute dinning room with a rustic yet elegant atmosphere. Every dish we ordered was great. The highlights were the octopus and the plantain with the..."
Roberta Betancourt
"Today, I went for brunch at The Soca Kitchen. I was impressed. A Spanish fusion restaurant, the feel of the place is relaxed. The decor..."
Culinary Kira
"For some reason we miss what all the great reviews are about.  The ambiance was lacking but maybe that's because we had an earlier reservation of..."
CaptainPorkchop
"Took my best friend here for her birthday dinner, and it was great. We sat at the bar and the bartenders gave us a few free tasters of drinks and..."
Robin MacEwan
"I went to soca a few weeks ago with some friends. We were placed at a very cramped table that were clearly meant for 2 so the 3 of us felt pretty..."
Monique Kaye
"Amazing Food. Fantastic Atmosphere. Great and friendly staff.I never write reviews on any of these websites, but the amazing time I had at..."
Isaac
"Great appetizers to share, but the price is not for those with a small budget. Smaller restaurant so room is a little but overall a good place to try..."
Travis Hawley
"In my opinion this is the place in Ottawa where different and amazing flavours come together to create great food. The ambiance was perfect for our..."
Carmine
"What a great evening we had last night in this wonderful place! Greate ambiance, food and service! People were super nice to us, explained and..."
Noha
"Amazing new restaurant!!! A MUST TRY!!!. My family and I had the opportunity to dine at this new restaurant this past Wednesday night and I must say..."
A.S
"Oh-my-God good food, great atmosphere. Good drinks and amazing food: the arroz sucio is incredible - rich and complex, with the cacao overtone..."
Tom Gr
"Great food, amateurish service. I have been to Soca three times ... Food is terrific and inventive. Unfortunately, the service is..."
OttawaCaroline
"Amazing food and..."
RM86
"Similar experience happened to us two months earlier, we were asked to leave!! Not in a very diplomatic way, I may add, seems the learning curve is..."
AnnaZ
"Warm & Cheerful. My husband and I stopped into Soca Kitchen last night after hearing so many wonderful things about it. We were greeted warmly by the..."
Marla Tonon-Cloutier
"Perfect date night, wonderful warm service and amazing food. We had four small dishes and a lovely bottle of wine. Happy parents with the night..."
Date Night Delish
"Delicious. The oyster of the day, and the ceviche was a dynamite duo! :D I will have to save up for my next visit, so I can try even more. The small..."
Emtowsley
"AMAZING!! Food was perfect service was great knowledgable staff and 2 ppl leaving full for under $100 can't be beat. Check this place out its really..."
613
"Delicious with great cocktails. I had a really great experience at Soca - delicious, inventive food with an interesting twist. The cocktails are..."
Julia Kent
"Excellent! Good Food Good Service. A very good valentines dinner, The food was very good, with as highlight the octopus from the grill and the..."
Rvieweger
"Great service, great food... a bit loud though!. My boyfriend and I went Saturday night based on the UrbanSpoon reviews and not hearing anything from..."
Ottawa_yumyum
"Delicious. I don't know why some of these reviwers were so harsh. This is a great place! We tried the empanadas, octopus, and zucchini tostas (the..."
Spooner
"Deeeeelicious!. My girlfriends and I went for dinner last Saturday night and the food was amazing! The steak special was so good..I'm still dreaming..."
Jogrady222
"Fantastic new restaurant!. After reading the reviews on urbanspoon and google, we decided to give this new restaurant a try. The meal began on a..."
Annmhn
"Steak and fries are great. Had steak and fries for lunch. very..."
Jshebib
"Good addition to neighbourhood!. Went with some friends on opening night. We shared some small plates: empanadas, sweetbreads, ceviche, butifarra,..."
Orev
"We went last night for opening night. We had oysters, snapper ceviche, empanadas, the 1/2 chicken and the bavette. All meals were absolutely..."
Rae
"Soca Kitchen & Pub, a Latin American restaurant, is the newest addition to Ottawa's food scene. It is located two doors from Allium on Holland St...."
Montreal Food Pictures
"The food at the Soca Kitchen was excellent and the service was great as well. We got several dishes from each section to share between our group of..."
Nikola Andrejevic
"Had a lovely evening with friends at The Soca Kitchen. Great ambience in the restaurant with dim lights but sufficient light at the table to see the..."
Lucia Chehade
"Amazing amazing place ! Everything single item that we ordered , were delicious ! Tacos are by far the best ones we had in the area ( Highly..."
Imad Assaker
"Okay first things first: This was my first time having charcuterie ..... and it was DELICIOUS. Everything about this chef’s tasting board was so..."
Yunhan Liu
"Awesome Spanish tapas in a casual chic restaurant Our first visit here for a girls night out. Food was excellent, varied tapas choices, amazing..."
Jing Lu
"Went to Soca for my birthday. Food was delicious and good portions. Service was very slow, plates were left on the table for a while and food took..."
Julie Moreno
Fauna Ottawa
84/100 (1958 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Pasta
Falafel
Salad
Octopus
Crab
Tempura
Scallops
Quail
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Tuna
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Burger
Cod
Swordfish
Halibut
Beef
Ribs
Sit down
Canadian
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Had dinner at Fauna last night. Had a bit of a trip up when our online reservations were made for 4 but came into the restaurant for 2. Doug and the..."
Chris Saracino
"I found this place the Canadas100Best website and I reached out to book an evening with a personalized menu with wine pairing. Not only did I get..."
Véro Lafrenière
"Excellent restaurant sur la rue Bank. L’ambiance est agréable et le service impeccable. La cuisine est créative et les plats savoureux. Nous y..."
Andre Rivest
"Whoever comes to Ottawa has to visit FAUNA. It is a full experience that one will never forget. Perfect atmosphere, magnificent food and just simply..."
Emoke Zimmermann
"Went there for lunch with a few other people and we all left very satisfied! Service was friendly and quick and the food was delicious! Would love to..."
Nathalie Bergeron
"First time here for lunch - and it was an impressively reasonably priced meal (dinner can be dear). The lunch burger was as good as a burger can be -..."
Scott Burlington
"Fantastic! Delicious food, wine and amazing service! Will definitely be..."
Allison Mary Leta
"Just finished my wonderful meal tonight!! We had several dishes off the menu and every dish we had was mouth watering and cooked to perfection. We..."
Carol Ann Humeny
"Came here for my fiancé's birthday. Both loved it. Very attentive. I put a little message when I booked that it was his birthday and we had fizz on..."
Sian Toms
"This place is incredible!! Stop by for one of Nile's signature creations!! Super..."
Lindsay Janes
"Went there last night for my birthday... loved the food was very creative, contemporary and an experience Just couldn't identify the Staff 'no dress..."
Diana Boushey
"Everything, and I mean quite literally everything was amazing there. The food. The service. The atmosphere.... I haven’t had food THAT incredible..."
Holly Warner
"Great burgers. Staff was very attentive. You gotta eat..."
Andrew McIntosh
"Having been to Fauna twice now I can see why it's considered one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. While the menu is small, each item is clearly well..."
Caitlin Murphy
"Very interesting "people watching" night spent on the Fauna patio. Absolutely loved the Oysters, wish they would do an Oyster special once a week :)...."
DustinandSam
"Came here for dinner with a friend last night, and got their fried sunchokes, and their Humboldt Squid.The atmosphere was great, the..."
Jessica Parent
"The atmosphere was very rustic and lovely with all the light installations. The host was very polite and welcoming, which was nice. The food was..."
Sebra
"Had a great dinner at the bar as the resto was full. Enjoyed picking just the right wine thanks to knowledgeable staff ! The place was busy and..."
Kim Empey
"A delightful foodie treasure with attentive and knowledgeable wait staff.Enjoyed dinner after work here with a couple of dinner companions...."
Cpjh
"I was so pleased with my experience at Fauna this evening! The ambience was trendy and cozy with a vibe that felt unique at the same time. I was a..."
Michelle
"I brought a close friend of mine here to celebrate their first job after graduating. It was really nice, although I think next time we will sit..."
AaronBoBaron
"Their menu seems to rotate often, but even though it was different from the one shown here it was still equally small and a little bit on the..."
LP
"Great staff, friendly service, and beautiful ambience. Exposed brick walls, large windows overlooking the street...what more could you ask for. Oh,..."
Nucleus Solitarius
"Have been twice in the last 6 months and both times the meals were spectacular.  Interesting and unique flavours, great vibe and exceptional service..."
Leesa
"I try to go to Fauna as often as I can. They never disappoint me. Every plate is designed with interesting flavours and cooked perfectly. It's made..."
Noname
"I can't say enough good things about Fauna. I've eaten here around 2-3 times a month since opening (easily 40+ visits). I have never eaten anything I..."
Mr. Fugu
"Great place for modern fine dining. The portions are small so you can order 2-3 different dishes. The vibe and feel of the restaurant is very..."
Hang T
"This is a great spot. Atmosphere and decor are hip, classy but not pretentious. Food looks and tastes ahhh-mazing. Drinks are creative and executed..."
Sebastian O.
"This restaurant is amazing! I have wanted to go for so long! I went with a friend and we ordered 4 of the starters and a dessert. The service was..."
Rose
"Came here for dinner with a few friends. Tried three dishes and one dessert as well as all of my friend's dishes and everything was exquisite! I had..."
Anya Andrea
"Fauna is my favourite place to eat dinner! The staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The drink menu is superb and their food is..."
Katie Baker
"Review from spring 2015-- kimchi ceaser was actually quite good! My friend& I sat at the bar and had lunch, and both of us were quite pleased with..."
KoalaKouple
"Split the swordfish ceviche, bison tartate, Humboldt squid and the beef short rib. Price is $$$ but the product is 100% quality. A truly great..."
Revolving Apple Pie Display
"We went here on a Wednesday night for my birthday and it was a nice atmosphere. The place was very busy for a week night around dinner time. We..."
Catherina Ph
"Outstanding! Always heard it was one of the best and now can confirm. Details of food are incredible. Taste smell look are all phenomenal. Drinks..."
Costa
"A breathe away from Ottawa's downtown core Fauna is that tucked away gem in a blossoming condo market. I wondered in for drinks after meeting a..."
Dylan Meuser
"I used to live in a condo down the road from Fauna. It became a running joke that it would never open after the "Opening Soon" sign seemed to be up..."
Tracey Zimmer
"Our food was all top-notch--creative, beautiful, and delicious. I think it has improved since our last visit.. these plates are definitely among the..."
Mark Warburton
"When you go to this restaurant, keep in mind that the dishes are VERY small! The waiter said a meal is typically four dishes. There are not many..."
Zoe M
"Fauna (which translates to "the animals of a particular region or habitat") focuses on seasonal, local ingredients...small and large plates, fresh..."
Caroline Dumont
"Totally Amazing food. Veal Croquette. Soft shell crab. Asian greens. Olive plate. Always enough food. Great service. Awesome wine pairing. Really..."
Laura.mg.franzini
"Fauna Food & Bar - Tasty, But ScarceA few weeks ago I had lunch at Fauna Food & Bar. I had the Braised Beef Sandwich which was topped with..."
Tasia Casandra Brown
"Love it!. They deserve all the accolades. Super solid food, great service, nice atmosphere. Every time I've been, the food is consistently excellent...."
Gramcaje
"Carpaccio to die for.... Melt in your mouth, roll your eyes in delight carpaccio. I believe it was bison at the time, went for a friend's birthday..."
Emtowsley
"The main event was. Steak. What a fantastic decadent steak. Black truffle oil and Hollandaise sauce made for a succulent juicy mouthwatering steak...."
Food Baby
"Fawning over Fauna. On an extremely cold Thursday night in February, I went to Fauna for the first time. Attentive staff (special thanks to Eric..."
Kikicontente
"Cocktails!. I've been to this place for lunch, dinner, and just drinks, and I have to say that these guys are really hitting the ball out of the..."
Nana Coppertone
"Amazing food!!!. Fantastic restaurant! That was the best meal we have had in a long time, everything was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented..."
Allison
"Our new favorite place. The music, our waitress (Whitney), the drinks, and especially the food all lived up to our expectations! My..."
StephC
"Great food! Bao bun was awesome. Cocktails were great..."
Alex320
"Quality service. Fantastic service! Very accomodating for food allergies and server was exceptionally friendly. Food was average quality for this..."
Tallfoodie7
"So happy with Fauna. So happy that there is a place like this in Ottawa. It's definitely a vibrant atmosphere that doesn't compromise when it comes..."
CaptainPorkchop
"Incredible all around!. Incredible food, incredible service, and incredible atmosphere! Eight of us, four couples, just tried Fauna for the first..."
Kayvanl
"Friday lunch with friends. Finally went to fauna for lunch with friends yesterday. We sat at the back which enabled us to talk and also enjoy the..."
Steve And Deb
"Great spot. Stopped in with friends during the week for a bite to eat. Service was really friendly and the food was great - small menu but everything..."
Jakespencer165
"We recently had dinner at Fauna and I would have to say it was phenomenal. The atmosphere, the service and the food and drink were all wonderful...."
Brooke Cameron
"Fauna Restaurant on Bank - My Review. I went to fauna about a month ago. I was drawn in by the longtime mystery of what it was to become. For months,..."
Megmarshall96
"This place is excellent. Great food, the best drinks..."
Kimby
"Inventive and worth the wait. We live right round the corner, so we have been watching Fauna come to fruition over the last few years and it is a..."
Sandd
"Amazing. The food was great -but don't bother with the heirloom tomato salad, it was meh- and the service was exceptional. I've forgotten our..."
Bella
"Noisy atmosphere...RESOLVE COMING SOON!. My name is Andre Reeves (Architect at Linebox Studio) and the designer of Fauna. There has been some..."
Andrew Reeves
"Small plates big flavour! Delicious! Good service. Good atmosphere. Will definitely go..."
Kelly
"Best new restaurant in Ottawa! The service, ambiance and food are..."
Bonne Vivante
"Worth the Wait. My family and I dined here a few weeks ago and we were really impressed! We had been waiting to try this restaurant forever and let..."
Sierrarose
"Great food and wonderful service. We ordered a variety of dishes, the exact names escape us (tuna, mushroom inani, tomato, duck, tempura) and..."
Fai235
"For months upon months, a sign read, “coming very slowly”. And every time I passed by it, I always wondered what this spot was going to become...."
Megmarshall96
"My wife and I were excited to go to Fauna, and very comfortable while there. On a warm sunny summer Friday evening, we had a window seat, watching..."
Eugene Lee
"An absolutely superb experience. I took a business associate from out of town here as he is a bit of a foody. Places like this are what is making..."
JEr G
"What a great experience we had at Fauna. Our server was very attentive. The food was very flavourful. We had a ribeye for two. Steak was perfectly..."
Anna V.
"Nice little spot for an intimate/romantic meal, the music is a tad on the loud side though. The restaurant has great ambiance and all of the staff..."
Jodie-Lynn McMullen
"Food was great and service was friendly and fast. 🙂 My partner and I enjoyed a nice night out and each dish was very tasty. We will definitely go..."
Jennifer Brown
"Exceptional food and exceptional service. Came here to celebrate a personal milestone and the restaurant definitely delivered to make the occasion..."
Daniel
"Dishes are unique and very tasty in this place. Flavors are blended beautifully. You can never go wrong with food here. The duck dish is a must try!!..."
Mona B
"Pure class all around! Our server was next level, food was incredible, drinks were delish! Highly recommended! Quite possibly the best dinning..."
Mike Good
Flipper's Restaurant
84/100 (369 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Haddock
Halibut
Fish
Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great menu specials, super attentive server, and a window seat! I had walnut crusted salmon which was moist and flavourful. But the sweet potato..."
Kathryn Racine
"Amazing food!! Donna and Brian are top notch servers!!! I would totally recommend this hidden gem to..."
Emily Erin
"Charming place. Delicious food. Wonderful staff. Absolutely..."
Christine Oh-beeMa
"The best fish and chips in Ottawa, the place is elegant, excellent..."
Nest Bazaldua
"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..."
Vinh Von Rouge
"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..."
David Meharey
"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..."
Anne Tidman-Hinchliffe
"Flippers is one of the finest restaurants in Ottawa. Food is always amazing and the service is welcoming, professional and friendly. My favourites..."
Judy Davidson Richards
"Their curried shrimp is to die..."
Tahera Mufti
"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..."
Adriano D'Angelo
"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..."
altai roots
"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..."
David Gibson
"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..."
Ross Baylin
"Excellent food and service. We had Icelandic cod, cooked perfectly. Lovely humorous exchange with our hostess/server, fun..."
Valerie Mitchell
Lapointe Seafood Grill Kanata
80/100 (532 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Clam Chowder
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Haddock
Lobster
Halibut
Pasta
"First time and not the last. Great food, amazing service and affordable platters. A little place worth discovering and trying..."
Josey St-Pierre
"Had dinner here for our son birthday, fresh food, reasonably priced, good..."
Jean-Christian Dupont
"Excellent food and excellent service - Majd and his team doing great job. It is well..."
Ronald Hakim
"Dinner was great as always especially on The bar side where you can enjoy tapas! Service is great and waitresses are very helpful! You can always..."
Glenn Kohut
"Great. Fish is good quality for restaurant standards. Wasn't poor quality fish that had been frozen for weeks on end. I was not super impressed with..."
Generically Honest
"Best Seafood Lasagna. My boyfriend and I went to Lapointe's and had such a great experience the wait was a little long but it was completely worth..."
Meg
"Best food ever. I really enjoy going to lapointes never bad great service great..."
Emma
"Friday night dinner was amazing. Lots of gluten free options, huge menu, great chowder and delicious mains. Tried it all. Local beers on tap. Highly..."
Jim
"Fresh fresh fresh. I love their fish n' chips (how could you not?!). A great lunch stop (not a very romantic dinner outing). But they need to improve..."
Entourage
"The food is excellent, fresh fish and delicious clam chowder. Great..."
D. Leclair
"Never disappointed. Been there 5-6 times and never disappointed. Quality food and service. Our favourite is the halibut and sweet potato fries...."
Mib515
"I have been to Lapointe's on a normal family outing with the grandparents included and the service was great, we had a bilingual waitress. The food..."
Samantha
"LOBSTER!!!!!!. A FANTASTIC place to pick up some live Lobster!!! YUM!! They were..."
TLC
"Delicious - can't wait until I..."
Jojo
"Its easy to ignore this restaurant because it is sort of hidden. But it’s a great restaurant in Kanata neighborhood not far from high tech area...."
Steve Drew
"This place is a hidden gem of the area. Service is fast, food is great and over the years Lapointe has became a go to place for a great lunch with..."
Patrice Bédard
"Food and service were great! Had a very east coast feel to it. Will be back again..."
Sabrina Lesniowski
"My husband and I took my father-in-law here for dinner recently and we really enjoyed it. Everything was flavourful, and my only complaint is that..."
Rufe Craggs
"We went here with friends. The parking can be a little tight, but the stop was well worth it. We had fish and chips while the other two picked..."
MP A.
"We went on a Monday for the mussel special (all you can eat 17.99 or 1 pound for 10.99.) We had the spicy tomato sauce (delicious!) but there were..."
Dawn Whelan
"Great food, friendly staff. I had the fish tacos. One of the only places that will do blackened rather than battered with a choice of fish. Tuesdays..."
Cris Sinnott
Central Bierhaus
80/100 (1929 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
German
European
Gastropub
Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Perogies
Shrimp
Beef
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Oyster
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Poutine
Burger
Pretzel
Hamburgers
Schnitzel
"Enjoyed our meal and drinks. Seating was uncomfortable on tall benches. Sad they dont have raclette and fondue on weekdays! Comparable to Biermarkt,..."
Smakelijk27
"Came here on a busy Friday night. Considering this I understand that service may be a bit slower than normal. Tonight the service was not fast at..."
Will
"Stopped in for Dinner May 31st after an errand in the west end. Wow, beer bible extensive and varied; wish it were closer to me so I could "read" it..."
Jefferson Davis
"We always go here before a Sens game and even my father (who is notoriously hard to please in terms of restaurants) loves it. We've had tasty..."
Michelle
"Kanata is mostly chain restaurants and it's tough to find places with fresh food, a cool dofferent atmosphere and great service but this place does..."
Shivangi Mehra
"Went there for a friend's birthday and ordered some oysters along with a lobster poutine. The oysters were delicious, and there were many types to..."
Yasin Rahman
"Went to the Central Bierhaus for a Saturday Lunch knowing that friends had recommended it. We were not let down. Aside from the obvious incredible..."
Joseph Christie
"Went for lunch. The decor here is really quite nice(even found the washroom to be kind of awesome). The drink menu is extensive, it would be easy to..."
CrystalWaters
"Very nice athmosphere. Went here after a show at Canadian Tire Centre. We had a big pretzel, a flight of sausages and perogies. Amazing. The beer is..."
Chantz85
"When I first entered Bierhas I was pleasantly surprised by the expertly crafted decor. Massive wood picnic tables, high ceilings, big screens. It is..."
Dylan Meuser
"I love the German bier hall atmosphere. Big screen TV's so you can watch the game and comfy bar stools and, as mentioned previously, communal style..."
Hoxjennifer
"Very good beer, a tad expensive but its what expect for European beer. I would suggest getting the beers on tap otherwise you could get the same..."
Generically Honest
"The decor is stunning - industrial art installation motif. Comfiest bar stools ever, communal style seating, great place to watch the game. The beer..."
Sara Darvish
"Great atmosphere, nice staff, excellent beer, reliable food, and good kids' meals made this place the perfect choice for a Sunday evening family get..."
Mark Warburton
"Great atmosphere Good service and food. The beer selection is huge.The service was good and we really enjoyed the food (schnitzel, sausage etc). What..."
Goob
"This place is fantastic. I've been twice on busy Saturday afternoons. The service is amazing and the food is excellent. Both times we were a group of..."
Susan
"Good With Room to Improve. Been here twice, once at lunch and once before a movie. Both times the food was good, nothing special but good. I had a..."
Ken
"Wonderful place (so far!). We went to this place 2ce. The first time the service sucked. Very long waits and confusion. The beer and food were great..."
Shsni
"Awesome atmosphere and beer selection!!. I was only in the restaurant for a quick bite and a beer, but it was excellent! I love the open concept..."
Mackenzie Bartlett
"I really enjoyed this restaurant. It has a great atmosphere for both the sports lover and anyone looking to have a nice night out. The service was..."
HereForTheBeer
"So far so good. I went last Friday during the middle of the afternoon for a pint and a pretzel. The service was good and the beer was delicious...."
Mmmpizza22
"To fill our stomachs, we started with the traditional sausage flight (platter) which was served with bacon saurkraut and three mustards from ..."
Tea For Two Sisters
"I had a lot of food here. The food was delectable and fresh. The tastes that are offered here are very nice and it was good to see the handmade/fresh..."
Cloud
"Easily the some of the best food I've had the pleasure of sharing with my family; the atmosphere and the dining areas are well made to best suit a..."
Aydan Harper
"Oktoberfest had a great atmosphere and live polka band. Great schnitzel and German food options. Would be nice to have more seafood or vegetarian..."
Curtis Orr
"Sausages are really amazing here, especially the wild game variety. Good selection of beers on tap and in bottles. A lot of beers I have not heard..."
K Truong
"Went there on Tuesday for half price oysters. Very good and fresh. It was busy so we waited for a while but worth it. And so many beer choices. tried..."
Erica Wang
"I was thrilled to find a "Bierhaus" in the tradition of the Hofbrauhaus in Bavaria. A very impressive list of beer on tap, including Hofbrau! The..."
Bobi Leutschaft Poitras
"This place has a great ambience and serves great food. Also it makes you feel like you are in Europe! The oysters are always super fresh and sausages..."
Sooyeon Roh
"Had a great experience here with the kids. German dare is not a regular find so it was so fun to try out the awesome menu. Pork belly was great, the..."
Dionysios Gosselin
Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro
79/100 (1675 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Bar
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pasta
Salad
Crab
Oyster
Mussels
Steak Frites
Salmon
French Fries
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Jambalaya
Shrimp
"Love this place. The staff are very knowledgeable. The food and wine are all outstanding. I just wish you still had the smoked chicken poutine. PS..."
Monica Allan
"My favourite and first stop place when I am in Ottawa. Very reasonably priced and the steak is always cooked to perfection and exactly how I ordered...."
Connie Lee
"We are so glad to have found the perfect place to enjoy our last night in Ottawa. The excellent live jazz and cozy cellar atmosphere set the stage...."
Lorrie Labadie-Remington
"Great chill place for some good food and drinks. Service is fast and friendly. A great place to visit if in downtown..."
Ryan Remillard
"Came here with my boyfriend for a quick dinner. Tried the $14 steak, fries and salad. It was great! Ryan was an awesome server, very knowledgeable,..."
Sandra Nanos
"This place is a gem! ! Love the atmosphere and staff...Jackie is epic...one of the main reasons I come to your establishment...keep up the great..."
Amie Lindley
"Love this place so much. Great food and even better staff. If you're looking for a great bevy ask Jackie. She knows her..."
Steve Ayres
"This is the most romantic bistro in Ottawa. Been going here since I met my hubby. Celebrated our 15th last night with wine flights. Reasonably..."
Louise DeHaas
"Jacky was extremely helpful and an absolute pleasure to be served by. I would highly..."
Graham Thyst
"Great food, exceptional service provided by Jackie always. Love this place it's comfy and..."
Kimberly Reich
"Always great selection of wines, nice food, and fantastic..."
Lori Anne
"Amazing service and amazing food. Always a place I love to go too. Buck a shuck Friday And Saturday nights. YUMMY Thanks..."
Joanne Lapointe
"Awesome bar, quiet and dark. Great live jazz music and fantastic menu for wine and..."
Rina Dubosarski
"This is one of the best places in Ottawa! Jacky was great and made our..."
Lindsay Wyllie
"Best mussels ever, order creole!!! Wine is epic and buck a shuk oysters every friday saturday yoooo � give Steph her $20..."
Chaela Grace Kindness
"Great wine and beer selection. Great food and service. Awesome jazz nights and daily..."
Jacqueline Bigras
"I'm definitely planning to make Vineyards a regular stop for me. Fridays and Saturdays the oysters are only $1/shuck. The oysters are decent, not as..."
Hoxjennifer
"Great selection of wine, but that's about it. The food menu is small and very underwhelming. I got the steak and fries which was your average frozen..."
Generically Honest
"Went last night to hear the live jazz music and had some great sea food the wine was..."
Lana
"Luv this place. I love the warm atmosphere in this cozy bistro and the friendly staff. I go here several times and once I had four different staff..."
Lili
"Visited on a Friday night while in the area from Gatineau. Our waitress explained how to order our drinks at the bar, English pub style. Wine and..."
Li'lTee
"Their $12 French fries are one of the best dinner deals in the..."
Chris Z
"Jambalaya is simply amazing with the Californian wine..."
Brian Segs
"Wine, wine, wine! And beer too!. What an amazing wine menu! From the award, framed at the entrance, this place seems to have one of the best wine..."
Steve Charslton
"Really suprise by the taste of the food and really good choice of wine..."
Christian Marcoux
"Great Wine Sampling- Try the crabcakes!!. Great little gem hidden under the fish market in the Byward market. Their wine list is fabulous and all you..."
Hucey
"Terrific. Had a great time here, Sunday evening dinner with great service and food, as a bonus there was a complimentary cheese bar and a live jazz..."
Pickles
"A great surprise not having been before. Really warm and comfy, nice people and good menu with huge wine and scotch..."
Dave Andrews
"Recommend!. Great service and knowledgable staff. The bartender recommened the perfect wine pairings with our food orders. The steak and fries was..."
Lara
"Steak and fries. I had the $12 french fries with a free side of steak (or something like that). It was good for the price. Next time I would probably..."
Herb
"Perfect Portion of $12 Fries. Visited Vineyards last night with a friend. We were happy to escaping the humidity in this basement restaurant, one..."
Jberger29
"Great Place. Had the best meal in Ottawa here. The place was wonderful, food was great and the beers were too many to count. Go there and have a..."
Zante1815
"Vineyards describes itself as a Wine Bar and Bistro but it also serves an impressive number of beers from around the world (more than anywhere else..."
John Thompson
"Home of the “$12 French Fries (with a magnificent side order of sirloin steak and Caesar salad)” and a beer menu that requires a second visit..."
Alex Massaad
"Cozy and inviting environment with a very good choice of beers and wines. The wine flights also allow you to taste various wines during the evening...."
Mike C
"Wd had a steak, jambalaya and a bottle of wine last week. The jambalaya was awesome, and seafoods inside was so fresh. However, the plate of steak..."
Alice Kim
"What a fun little spot! Great atmosphere, and our bartender was a blast (Michelle, I believe?) With wine flights, charcuterie, and live jazz,..."
Katie Berland
"Had thai curry mussels, beet & goat cheese salad, and shrimp linguini. Great staff, and really flavorful food. Loved the..."
Minha Ha
"Cozy spot with pleasant service. We tried the wine flights and enjoyed our dinner. The jambalaya was deliciously spicey with a generous portion of..."
Meredith Ball
"The place has a good menu with nice variety. It was pretty easy for everyone in my group to pick something he/she likes. It also has great ambience..."
Cheng-Yee Lin
"A great venue for jazz! I was fortunate enough to hear Alex Lopez, a guitarist and singer with significant talent, as he demonstrated his skills last..."
Colin Cousins
"Really nice cozy place, unique atmosphere. But the table wasn't the cleanest and was a bit sticky. But the food is delicious and the service was..."
Natalia Korobenko
The Albion Rooms
79/100 (1702 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Contemporary
Gastropub
Gastropub
Contemporary
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish & chips
Crostini
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Pork
Oyster
Crostino
Tuna
Wild boar
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Foie gras
Ribs
Sit down
Canadian
Contemporary
Bar
Gastropub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Reservations
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"I've heard about The Albion Rooms through the book: Ottawa Cooks. Made both recipes in the book. On January 27th, got to experience the restaurant,..."
Phil Desjardins
"Superb. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, tasty beer. Even better, the food. I had the Tuna and the Scotch Egg which were delicious and beautifully..."
Dominy David
"Best charcuterie board in Ottawa: top quality meats and cheese, beautifully served at the perfect temperature. Nice variety of Ontarian craft beer...."
Alex Serre
"Great place. Menu is local and amazing for both tbe food and the drinks. On top of that the service is..."
Maxim Bourgie
"Hands down best Ceasar's I have ever had! Bartender was a legit mixologist....whipped up a custom concoction for my friend that included Tyhme..."
Heather McCully
"The food is delicious, highest quality and well prepared. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient. A wonderful..."
Judith Mongrain
"Had the Colonel By-nedict for brunch and it was one of the best eggs benedict I have had in a long time. My friends though their meals were delish..."
Jocelyn Kula
"Jonathan the mixologist made me what he called a "slow hypnotic". Best drink I have ever had! The man's a magician with..."
Travis Royle
"Thanks to Kim, the best waitress ever, we had a great anniversary!!! Loved everything about our visit..."
Isabelle Desrochers
"Love every visit! Service and food is always top..."
Louise Pitre
"Absolutely one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa! Delicious food, welcoming staff and a great..."
Alanna Smith
"Fantastic staff, delish food and amazing cocktails! If you haven't been to The Albion Rooms, you MUST visit soon!..."
Chaela Grace Kindness
"2nd time there after a year and had the exact same thing cause it was so good - 72hr slow cooked brisket. It's definitely delicious but needs more..."
Anton Ego
"Went this past Saturday night, incredible small plate restaurant. In fact we have had charcuterie at almost every small plate place in the city, and..."
DustinandSam
"This lounge has the best Old Fashioned I've ever had in Ottawa. You can choose to sit on the cocktail bar side, or mosey over to the dining area that..."
Chelsea Konyk
"The food was amazing. We shared a charcuterie plate which had a great variety of local food. The waiter took the time to explain everything and give..."
Maxim Bourgie
"Great lounge for an evening drink! We didn't go into the restaurant itself, but the bar has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available that is..."
Donna Keranen
"My one complaint, and I found it incredibly frustrating, is trying to call to make reservations. The number on their page is not for the restaurant..."
Daniel
"Excellent food, probably the best I've had in Ottawa so far. I ordered the tuna and it was spot on. The only problem I had was with the tuna portion..."
Sdeyh017
"This is the best Caesar in Ottawa! I know. I've done a Caesar-tour of the city's most highly reviewed Caesars. Just the right amount of..."
Chunny
"Seems to me there are hidden gems in Ottawa that are right in front of your eyes. The Novotel hotel has been located downtown for years, and makes..."
Anusha
"I work near Albion rooms and often head there after the day's over. They have excellent beer choices for a decent price and have the best charcuterie..."
Noname
"Albion Rooms is located right beside Rideau Center and has amazing food and cocktails. Must haves include the scotch egg or the cheese plates, you..."
Stephanie White
"The BEST charcuterie in Ottawa by a million miles and the bespoke cocktails are always awesome and always changing - go there every time I'm in..."
Garth Johnson
"The food was delicious even though a bit salty. We had the charcuterie board, soup, fish and chips, Arctic char and the pork. I would definitely go..."
Jo-Anne
"The Albion Rooms (@TheAlbionRooms) is located inside Novotel Hotel, it's recommended by a quite a few friends and we manage to squeeze in Brunch..."
Vickie Cheung
"Amazing food, drinks, and service. For those who love a good Caesar, this place has a wicked one that is definitely worth trying. The menu is small,..."
Kamil Przepiorka
"The Albion Rooms continue to be a solid choice for a dinner out with cocktails. We loved the charcuterie offerings and everyone else at the table had..."
Mark Warburton
"The food and the ambiance deserve a 5/5. This restaurant has it all. Unique and fun decor, relaxed vibe and food that will leave you planning your..."
Tracey Zimmer
"Food was very different but tasted fabulous! A lot of variety on the menu. Really good service but the one downer was that it was quite noisy as..."
Daisy Chen
"Brunch! Albion Rooms is doing weekend brunch now from 11:30. Perhaps because no one yet knows about this, there was very a relaxed atmosphere and our..."
Brenda Labelle
"Love hanging out here. The room is warm with couches and chairs of all variety. Had a cool glass of Riesling and some prosciutto charcuterie. Tried..."
Samantha Singh
"We were invited out to the Albion Rooms over the long weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. We've heard great things about this place, and we..."
CJ And Katherine
"Beautiful Restaurant and Great Food!. I went here with my boyfriend and we were immediately impressed with the look and feel of the..."
Lindsaymae90
"Scotch eggs are a unique taste. Loved the chorizo that is around the eggs. Very interesting. Also had the strip loin. It was okay but I would..."
Monique
"Great spot in ottawa!!. Just had my birthday party at the Albion rooms and it was GREAT!!! Super nice decor, great location downtown, food was..."
Kelly Y
"One of my favorite places. I frequent a lot of high end restaurants in Ottawa, and this is definitely one the "old faithfuls". Amazing fish and..."
Felix
"Best Cesars..."
Elle
"Ask for server Mike, he's amazing!! Food was awesome, atmosphere awesome! Very cool interior, we loved the lighting on the bar. We had many items off..."
Gita
"A good restaurant should never serve spawning oysters. Took a trip downtown to the Albion Rooms last night for my birthday meal with Granny. All the..."
Jennyran
"Excellent flovours. I recently dined here and was immediately surprised by the lack of option on the menu however, after the first bite of the..."
Julia.no.1
"Surprise res. The food are amazing. i didnt expect it would raste so good.expecially mushrooms and brocolli nice. but the server was so busy and..."
Race_8855
"Star waiter and fav fries. Called in to ask if we needed to reserve a table on Easter Monday. Nope, they thought they would be fine. We got there a..."
Bob And Kittie
"Pleasant surprise!. Please, please please do not let the fact that this is a "hotel" restaurant fool you. I almost did, and was so impressed upon..."
Commeah
"More than excellent for a Hotel restaurant! The food and the atmosphere are..."
YJ Chouinard
"Favourite Spot. This is our favourite spot in Ottawa (so far)! The service is consistently good, they always have interesting beer to choose from,..."
Kate Tara
"A gem. I really liked this restaurant. The atmosphere is fun and filled with eclectic and rustic findings. The service was great and the food was..."
Spooner
"Great atmosphere, awesome food. We were a small group of 3 looking for a little snack, but not a full meal.We got the cauliflower and Brussels sprout..."
Carcar
"Great Food and Lovely Service. Service: Great, Flaboyant Male Server. He always made sure we had what we needed and was great entertainment...."
Brittany Stephens
"Great food, wonderful service. Just had dinner here for the first time tonight. We were a large group with a reservation, and the service was..."
K.a.walsh45
"Great place. My friends and I visit here regularly, and we always leave happy. They have the best fish n` chips that I have found in Ottawa, and..."
Jacuubii
"Amazing atmosphere and friendly..."
Louie
"Came here to celebrate my birthday and the experience was all in all tremendous. The food was fantastic: from the simplicity of the Brussel sprouts,..."
ADW
"Drinks and Apps. I had a friend visiting from Regina and we decided to check out the Albion Rooms adjacent to the lobby of the Novotel. We sat at the..."
Sdowney
"So very good.. The food is fresh and delicious, the atmosphere funky and cool. Everything from the deep fried blue cheese stuffed olives to the..."
Adele M
"Amazing ambiance and service. The lounge is one of the best I have seen in Ottawa. Modern and sleek without the pretentiousness found in such places...."
Food Lover
"Great vibe, great food, great service. I don't always think that the best food is why I go back to a restaurant. Ambiance and service are equally..."
Whodat
"Set the Bar for Originality & Quality. I tend not to go out to restaurants since most dishes can be replicated at home and are far cheaper to make...."
Gracie Woods
"Fish of the fish and chips. Best fish I have ever had, 2 pieces, moist, definitely enough to share. Delicious homemade tartar. Didn't think much of..."
Champagne
"Great ambiance, great charcuterie, good local selections. Wonderful service from Michael who working the entire dining room! Best of all was when he..."
R
"A recent stay in Ottawa led us to the Albion Rooms for a dining experience that we will be raving about for years to come. When we..."
Snumes
"Quite the find in the hotel lobby!. Staying at the Novotel Ottawa for a few days on business, I ended up initially disappointed when I realized I had..."
Kandcmarch16
"Best caesar around. Great decor and atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive..."
Greenjean
"We had a great experience at the Albion rooms. Sea scallop ceviche and rhubarb crumble were amazing! We tried 6 items from the pick 3 for $21 and..."
Shawn
"Simply Sublime. This is a fabulous new restaurant with a perfect central location. I have been on a number of occasions before attending a show at..."
MsLocavore
"Really excellent!. My fiance and I wanted to try something new and heard about the Albion through Urban Spoon. Great pick! We went during the Ottawa..."
Mark Pearcey
"A superior hotel restaurant. Novotel doesn't strike me as a hotel that would have a superior restaurant, much less a restaurant that offers unusual..."
Barb
"Really delectable experience!. Just had a great dining experience at the new Albion Rooms at the Novotel. We really liked the feel of the place with..."
S. Jessop
"Using local fresh ingredients is a high priority, and it really shows in the food. I first ate at The Albion Rooms for a friends birthday back in..."
Bake And Be Merry
"One of the hottest culinary spots in Ottawa right now is without question Novotel’s The Albion Rooms. Both the restaurant atmosphere and menu is..."
Caroline Dumont
"...been on the hunt for the best one in Ottawa, and I think I have finally found it at The Albion Rooms. They call it the "Marcus Brutus" and it is..."
April Today
"The decor is terrific (make sure to ask to be in the back part, not the front where you can see the hotel lobby), the cocktail list is original, and..."
Julia Kent
"Opened at Novotel Ottawa Hotel in April 2013, The Albion Rooms serves up rustic yet contemporary, farm-to-table Canadian cuisine. According to the..."
Stella
"My husband and I were overnight guests at your hotel, for our 50th Wedding Anniversary, a gift from our son and daughter and their families. The..."
Josephine Herman
"Hang out with colleagues and some drinks … we ordered a platter as snakes and it was more than delicious, good variety between cheese and meat,..."
Mohamed Eldery
"Recently had an evening meal and a couple beers here while staying in the adjacent hotel. Staff was friendly and provided good service. The burger..."
Tonja K
"My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. The food is pretty good, but service was on the slow side... Especially considering there was only one..."
Dee Whiteford
"Great place for very good food - creative cocktails and excellent wine list. The cocktails here are great, well thought through and even though they..."
Paul Steele
"This is easily one of my favourite patios and restaurants in all of Ottawa. The space is gorgeous and located in a much quieter part of downtown..."
Mina Trandafilovski
Al's Steakhouse
79/100 (4085 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Seafood
Steakhouse
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Steak Tartare
Lobster
Salad
Rib Steak
Cakes
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Shrimp
Escargot
Beef
Sit down
Seafood
Steakhouse
Canadian
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Delicious steaks and appetizers. The service was great. The manager anf the waitress were so friendly. The food was absolutely divine. The decor is..."
Jennifer Akl
"Simply put, this is one of Ottawa's best restaurants. An outstanding place for steak. The service is top notch and the menu, even as a steakhouse,..."
Tracey Lynne Shadwell
"Went there on the weekend and I ordered their 12oz striploin with a house salad & balsamic dressing, and 'roasted' vegetables on the side...."
Jessica Parent
"Absolutely exceptional!. My dinner at Al's last night was excellent. My steak is always cooked to perfection, my salad is always flavourful with the..."
BlairVanderBilt
"Great meal! Went to Al's steal house yesterday. We were a party of 7 and everyone enjoyed their food. The crab stuffed mushrooms caps were to die for..."
Valeriepoirier23
"Great Meal!!!!. Went to als for the first time in a long time and it was unbelievable. my steak was super tender and flavourful the baked potato was..."
King_of_ottawa_foodies
"Need steak? al's is a good place to find it. they also have old school stuff like zucchini and dip, escargot, iceberg lettuce and blue cheese..."
Imnottheposeuryouretheposer
"Great steak!. This is a classic steakhouse and you can always rely on it. It can get a little expensive, but well worth the treat. My advice is don't..."
Chantal Sarkisian
"Great Steak. I visited Al's on my first trip to Ottawa. I wanted a great steak, and I wasn't disappointed. I had the 10 ounce Filet cooked rare. It..."
Etejoie
"Haven’t been in maybe 25 years and my old memories did it no justice. Last visit was a friendly reminder of how fantastic this place is as a staple..."
Nick J
"This place was fantastic. The food was delicious, and the service was top notch. We had the mussels, French onion soup, escargot, bone marrow and..."
Candice Dwornik
"We went there for our 30 year anniversary and we were served by Jessy If I remember her name correctly. She was amazing, gave us a very good service..."
Annie Aroutunian
"You just can't be the charcoal grill. Generous portions and everything was incredibly delicious. Great service and lovely atmosphere. Pricey but it's..."
Sener Nazim
"Had an absolutely outstanding lunch here. The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Covid regulations were being followed and..."
Tonja K
"First time visit for my Husband's Birthday. Ambiance was perfect food was fantastic and service was on point. Great place for Steak, French onion..."
jennifer putman
"THIS IS THE BEST STEAK I EVER HAD!! Soft, perfect smoke, juicy, just wowww!! My friends ordered bone-in also amazing! Sweet potato fries - the best!..."
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Social
79/100 (2448 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pork
Cod
Halibut
Ribs
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Toasts
Duck
Duck Confit
Confit
Oyster
Octopus
Calamari
Cobb Salad
Steak Frites
Kale Salad
Tuna
Calamares
Burger
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Cheesecake
Sit down
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Social was recommended to us by a fellow restauranteur, and he didn't disappoint us. We reserved as a large party, and were set up in their private..."
April Meeks
"Our group of 8 had dinner on July 10 in the private room. Our waiters Véronique and Francis were very friendly, competent, attentive and delightful...."
Lise Savoie
"This is hands down the best restaurant in town. Excellent staff, incredible food and great vibes. 10/10 Would..."
Christie Hugman
"This place is fabulous! Our party of six enjoyed dinner on the courtyard patio.. our server was very friendly and attentive... Food was really good..."
Michelle Earle Jenkins
"Good service, good brunch selection, everyone loved their food and the prices were reasonable. Worth a try if you’re looking for a more upscale..."
Meg Zuger
"Very friendly, engaging servers, pleasant atmosphere, interesting menu, great wine list, and a delicious cuisine well plated. My wife and I..."
Chris Fry
"Very good food The pasta and Burger was yummy The dessert cheesecake also Will be..."
Rachel J Hotte
"The best restaurant in Ottawa for food great service and designe. Had wonderful friends that unexpectedly came in as well which made me feel even..."
Pierre P Huot
"Best steak I have ever had!!! Mouth watering..."
Valerie Baskin
"Delicious Dinner & Wine, exceptional service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be..."
Debbie Poirier Burns
"This place is WOW... Excellent service, delicious food and fantastic..."
Ravit Moshe
"One of my favourite places for late dinner and drinks! Amazing atmosphere and great..."
Andrea Lapointe
"Had dinner there in the courtyard, the location is really cute, service was great and food was delicious. We chose to share a bunch of apprtizers and..."
Maude Gagnon
"Excellent service, very good food, nice place and good..."
Claudia Soto
"Bacon wrapped scallops, beef and pulled pork sliders... and best of all has to be Ev and the friendly and courteous staff...INCREDIBLE! Continue the..."
David Mason
"Great service and amazing food and I love the..."
Guy Ouellette
"Excellent food and service! I am looking forward to my next visit at..."
Michel Brisson
"My favourite restaurant in the..."
Amanda Biernacka
"Had a light lunch there. Loved the Social bowl, healthy and tasty, except for a little bit of excessive oil. Flavors of different fresh ingredients..."
Lanqing Irena Qin
"I went with my friend and were greeted by a warm welcoming. I ordered an duck confit and it was cooked perfectly. However my friend's rib eyes wasn't..."
Howard Teng
"Great patio by the back, and the food is great! Highly recommend getting the duck confit when you're here. It's juicy and the combination of..."
Shurraj Rao
"Amazing experience! Staff were friendly, helpful & welcoming. Food was outstanding -fresh & extremely tasty. My husband had the lamb & as a lamb..."
Tracey Burke
"Sweet experience. The waitresses were very very sweet and friendly. I usually don’t like hamburgers or sandwiches, but this Chicken Avocado Club..."
Michelle Lee
"Beautiful patio and interior, friendly service, fantastic menu and wide choice of wines, a bit expensive, found some imperfections in food but..."
Evgeniya Berezina
"A large group of us made reservations to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff couldn't have done more to make sure we had an incredible dinner..."
Jane R
Luxe Bistro
78/100 (1971 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Lobster
Filet Mignon
Surf And Turf
Pasta
Eggs Benedict
Poutine
Salad
Toasts
Scallops
Duck Confit
Duck
Confit
Oyster
Carbonara
Risotto
Sandwiches
Mussels
Burger
Lamb
Steak Frites
Hamburgers
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
Canadian
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely top shelf food along with great service. Aye here a couple of times a week for a few months. Steak was amazing, though the seem to be a..."
Mike Whitt
"Having visited with my daughter in Ottawa recently I had the pleasure of dining at Luxe Bistro. We were treated like royalty by our server Elizabeth...."
Thelma Dundon
"Splendid food. The calamari are simply the best, The wedge salad and lobster poutine rounded out a sumptuous feast for two. And, of course, the..."
Peter Folaros
"Amazing food! Friendly staff! Great atmosphere! A must visit while in the Ottawa Byward Market, especially on Tuesday for complimentary..."
Ally Hogan
"Definitely the best eggs benny in Ottawa! And the smoothies are 10/10. ��� I'll be..."
Stephanie Gorsky
"Baie baie lekker!! Best steak I have had in a long time! And service was outstanding! In fact I went there two nights in a..."
Paul Gallagher
"My LTR byward chocie. � this place is always..."
Meesa Avery Shabsove
"Had the beef stroganoff and it was absolutely..."
Bronwynn Harris Guymer
"The food was out of this world! I had the 14oz bone in Rib Steak....in a..."
Sheldon Rice
"Our meals were fantastic and so was the..."
Jamie Spurrell
"Amazing service and the smoked Manhattan was..."
Jamie Greenhat
"Delicious oysters, amazing service! Very friendly and..."
Ryan Seabrook
"Came here for lunch, and ordered the 14oz boneless rib steak with Mac & cheese.The steak was cooked perfectly rare as requested, and had a..."
Jessica Parent
"Lunch on the deck, couple of good Caesars, Crispy Chicken Burger and the Surf & Turf Burger - pricey, messy but sooo good. Frites are addicting,..."
JB
"Came here with my co-workers for lunch and it was a wonderful experience! The service was very friendly, although it was a bit slow even though the..."
Hang T
"I started coming here when one of my favorite places to get brunch stopped serving it. So on my quest to fine a good place for Eggs Benny... well..."
Foodie & Wino
"It was my first time at this location. Absolutely amazing service. I ordered the roasted Bone Marrow to start. I was a little disappointed in it. It..."
Will
"Awesome place for burgers.Went there for dinner but ended up again ordering burger as I was fed up of crappy burgers at fast food joints.I..."
TarunFoodie
"Great Sunday brunch. Breakfast classic - nice and healthyBenny's eggs Benedict - perfectly cooked.Great side baconVery good..."
Henry
"I've been here twice! For lunch in Canada day, and for breakfast this morning! Both times have been amazing , even on a busy day like Canada day...."
Courtney D
"Came here Nov 1st for a friends engagement dinner. Amazing venue for the 40-50 of us that were there!Super fun. Loved the style of the..."
KoalaKouple
"Although tiny, the Luxe Bistro patio is the perfect ambiance for lunch on a Summer afternoon in Ottawa's Byward Market. Burgers & Frites are my usual..."
Caroline Dumont
"I'll be honest. I'm not a huge breakfast food person but there's something about any Eggs Benedict that makes waking up early that much easier. I..."
Romina
"I'm not exactly sure why the ratings are low. The server was very friendly, but more importantly, attentive. The place was packed, and everyone..."
Eli
"Best Service. I had my first meal at Luxe bistro a couple of years ago and my family has been returning there for special occasions ever since. We..."
Mlill040
"Third time here, all great experiences! Delicious steaks and great friendly service! High..."
John Purchase
"I finally went to Luxe last night with my boyfriend for a long overdue date night. It was very busy but they took us last minute anyway and delivered..."
Jaclynn White
"Nice atmosphere, excellent service. Order moules and fries very good. The service excellent. Food very good and well presented and tasty. The salmon..."
Michel
"The best !!!. I can say that a lot of love and passion for excellence goes on behind the scenes. The food is handled with some of the most care and..."
Chef_3066
"Grrreat Fries. Great FRIES Luxes!!!Fries do not get better than their frites, and an ambundance for the price... good times for luxe lunch..."
Hopnskip
"Exquisite food and very dedicated service. I would recommend this restaurant for any special..."
Rom
"I am quite a picky customer and I was really impressed. I had the the Steak Frites and it was a delicious piece of meat, cooked exactly as I asked..."
Maxime Poulin
"Don't know where the criticism are coming from. My wife and I ate at Luxe and we found the food and service to be exceptional. Our only problem was..."
Mark Buzan
"Amazing ByWard Market Restaurant Experience!. I went to Luxe Bistro for the first time on Friday night and I loved everything about it!Not only..."
Laura
"Excellence. I have been to Lux three times to date, each time was wonderful. Twice was for a simple lunch and last and most anticipated was dinner...."
Andy
"We've had consistently good food. We've eaten here several times lately and the food is always good. We had the filet minon steak and frites which..."
Chezzer27
"I only recently found out they do brunch, and it was delicious. I’m a huge eggs benedict fan, and they had lobster eggs benny – this east coaster..."
Julia Kent
"Luxe Bistro is a nicely appointed and comfortable place and, all in all, I had a very pleasant evening there. My steak was not very good, and the..."
John Thompson
"Located in the Byward Market, Luxe styles itself as a blend of Steakhouse and French Style Bistro. In my opinion, it is neither, especially not at..."
The Waffle
"spectacular experience with Tom and Olivia this evening! they were amazing from start to finish. the drinks were wonderful (drank my Tickle Me Pink..."
Céilí McIlveen
"Wow. What an absolutely incredible meal. Extravagant from tip to tail. The seafood platter was delightful with an amazing tomahawk steak on the..."
Zack Babins
"Delicious food, cozy and upscale atmosphere, nice mixed crowd. The cocktails were top notch! Our server was amazing and we truly had a great time...."
Danielle Kay
"Good steaks, good cocktail and very pleasant staff, all in a modern yet cozy room. All the side dishes were excellent. Tried all six on the menu. The..."
Kelvin Ng
"The food was absolutely delicious, presented beautifully, great portions, fast service, and our server Tom was superb. Definitely highly recommend to..."
Jacob Devine
"There was no soup on the menu. Really disappointing for that caliber of restaurant. The lamb shank we ordered was good overall, the meat was really..."
Faridath Yessoufou
"Great steaks and beef dinners. Location is excellent. Right in the Marketplace. Desserts were to die for. I would avoid the Lobster..."
Jasmine Jackman
Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
76/100 (1535 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
International
Canadian
Bar
Seafood
Pub
Bar
International
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lobster
Fish & chips
Salad
Oyster
Mussels
Tuna
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Fish
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Seafood
International
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"It was the best of the best. Our service was amazingly above and beyond. Mike is amazing,friendly and overall personable! We will definitely be..."
Marina Zupanich Bannan
"Love this place. Super fresh oysters and great staff. And don't be fooled by the deceptive list of typical bar food on the menu - this is 5 star,..."
N Catherine Coll
"This place is awesome! From The food to the bar to the scenery... wow.... what a great spot! Took a few spins on the dance floor with a couple of..."
Joey Tabar
"Great place. Wonderful food and super friendly..."
Janice Staff
"One of my favorite spots for a casual drink or two at the bar. Servers are low key and good at what they do. Tunes are good, food is..."
France Constantineau
"Staff, menu, music. I found my new spot for Saturday night. On..."
Ray Brown
"Great food. Service was excellent. I was staying st a hotel downtown and came in for dinner, sat at the bar. Tuna toast to start, followed by the..."
Leslie O'Connor
"Don't judge a book by its cover. BEST lunch ever at the Elmdale Tavern. Mmm fresh chowder, fish & chips & yummiest smoked coleslaw. Also, amazingly..."
Angie D'Aoust
"The most personality inside four walls along the entire westboro strip! Oh, and excellent food and..."
Heather Morehouse
"Great service right from arrival, the food was delicious with ample portions and a great informal..."
Kerry Lee Charlebois
"Fine dining in a tavern? Yep! Words cannot describe the clam chowder. Large serving absolutely delicious. Mackeral was a nice surprise. Oysters were..."
Jeff Lehmann
"Always fun on Saturday nights! Good food for..."
Dchelsea Rae
"Oysters were fresh, if a bit slow to make it to the table, but they were packed in a Thursday night. Cocktail sauce thick, pepper sauce hot hot,..."
Jennyran
"I love the 70s vibe at this place. Note: it's the original 70s decor! My top pick for fish and chips in town. I like the coleslaw because it's..."
Winston
"A great and unexpected find. The bread is amazing and the food well prepared and presented in a rustic tavern setting. The coconut curried mussels..."
Karl Balisch
"We were two couples and went in with anticipation of a pleasant evening. There was a 3 piece jazz combo and that was good. We were seated and then..."
Transhimalaya1
"We held our sales and marketing dinner retreat, at Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern and had the absolute best time. The Chef's 4 course meal was..."
Lexy Doberman
"Great Seafood restaurant!. One word WOW!best place in..."
Lewis Marquez
"Cool and Fun - Great Food. One of our favourite places in Ottawa. The atmosphere is a cool retro tavern that hasn't been too over touched. For the..."
Twoeaters
"Think your better than delicious pickled eggs? Your not. Solid oyster bar.Go to Elmdale, drink a quart of 50 and thank me..."
Mayor Of Nepean
"Awesome.. Great food. Great company. Great time. Love..."
Gbarr
"Great food and fresh delicious oysters! What else can you ask for? Good atmosphere, lots of room and very friendly staff. Highly..."
Aristotle
"Love it!. I've now been to Elmdale twice, once when it opened and recently. It takes every place a few months to get their groove going and Elmdale..."
Localfoodie
"Great food, great beer, staff that really understands customer service.Over 8 visits I have tried half the menu, some things are so good..."
Allan Markby
"Hot Beef Sammy!!. I've been going to the Elmdale for a few years now, and was concerned but hopeful when I heard that the Whalesbone had bought it. I..."
Bella
"Loved this meal! The best in a long time. Had finger food meal and it was heavenly. Amazing oysters, salted cheese, taster plate of beautiful house..."
Amacfarl
"Had a great time.... Great friendly service, delicious oysters and laid back..."
Sh1Rl3Y
"Have spent many nights getting shmammered at the OG Elmdale and was admittedly a bit trepidatious about how the transition to Oyster House would..."
Trixie Lu
"Great Oysters and Great addition to the Wellington Strip. One of my Favorite places in Ottawa was the Elmdale. Slim pickings in the hood for an..."
Kittybites
"Going to wait a little longer to go back. We went opening weekend and they admitted that they were going through growing pains which is obvious but..."
CaptainPorkchop
"Elmdale oyster house & tavern. Lovely atmosphere, delicious caesars. Our server was great, attentive and not too overbearing. wasn't starving,..."
Rmarsha3
"Ready to go back. Enjoyed lunch with friends there today. Great job with the renos and liked the ambiance. Oysters, lobster roll, clamghetti and po..."
Champagne
"Excellent lunch here recently! Fried smoked oyster sandwich was delicious as was the chowder. Spicy slaw was terrific . They've done an awesome job..."
Foodie13
"Delicious & Great Atmosphere. Thanks so much Elmdale Oyster House. We were very impressed with the relaxed tavern atmoshpere. Food was delicious,..."
Swanonthemountain
Metropolitain Brasserie
76/100 (2538 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
Canadian
French
Canadian
French
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
After-hours
Lunch
Toasts
Mussels
Confit
Shrimp
Omelette
Profiteroles
Steak Sandwich
Beef
Steak Frites
Croque Monsieur
Ceviche
Tuna
Steak Tartare
Lobster
Calamares
Crepes
Pancakes
Salmon
Bouillabaisse
Fish & chips
Coq au Vin
Pasta
Fish & Chips
Salad
Seafood Platters
Cakes
Mac and cheese
Crab
Cod
Lamb
Scallops
Sandwiches
Halibut
Bruschette
Duck
Burger
French Fries
Pesto
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Oyster
Escargot
Poutine
Calamari
Duck Confit
Sit down
European
Canadian
French
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Jonathan was amazing!! Our food was to die for! An amazing experience. The cheese and meat plate was..."
Anna Magdalena Hess
"Love Metro. Consistently great. Always. The patio experience is second to none. The kind of place you can spend for..."
Steven Bowser
"Always wonderful. My husband threw a surprise birthday dinner for me last night. As always the cocktails, wine and food were excellent. And the..."
Shelley O'Brien
"Food was simply amazing and staff was very nice to us. A place I recommend and I will go back for..."
Ferdinando Colavita
"Two nights in a row enjoyed delicious desserts & drinks with the family. Fantastic atmosphere, great service & desserts with drinks! We'll..."
Joanna Klein
"Excellent service, beau menu et nourriture excellente. Belle ambiance. Nous avons essayé plusieurs restaurant à Ottawa et celui là est devenu un..."
Nadia Roy
"One of the best filet mignon I have ever had, perfect. Delightfully fresh stacked tomato salad, sweet sorbet. Staff are always professional,..."
Dawn Bailey
"Best Cobb Salad ever! Never disappointed - service, menu selections and food is always amazing! Great location as..."
Gaveen Cadotte
"Un de mes restos favoris pour son ambiance bistro français élégant, sa nourriture, son superbe bar et ses employés syper gentils et..."
Céline Magnan
"Great food Great restaurant Great service. Will be back..."
Edie Holt
"We held a reception for 90 people, and the food, service and setting are excellent. It's our third year hosting this annual event, and I'm booking..."
Lisa Haley
"Always happy here. Hit them up for Hill Hour from 4-6 and get a great deal on oysters and shrimp. Awesome moules & frites, and the decadent double..."
Grashnak
"Beautiful patio and delicious food. I had the goat cheese salad and it was honestly spectacular! Even though it was most definitely not a salad. It..."
MrsFoodie
"Best place for mussels et frites. The seafood is fresh and well priced. Many things on the menu are good. Service is attentive. Go on a Friday during..."
Mountaingirl
"Moules et frites! Nice decor and good wine selection as well. Good rose choices. My frites were quite tasty and the mussels were very good with many..."
Costa
"Service was excellent. Atmosphere was very cozy. Music was a nice level. The food was phenomenal. Best oysters I have ever had!!! We had the lobster..."
Amanda Morari
"An all time favorite in Ottawa. It definitely transports you directly to Paris. Their food is delicious, portions and prices are good. The ambiance..."
MOI
"Went for lunch. Oysters, tuna tartare, salad & wine. Fantastic. Oysters were fresh, well presented, tartare was spicy and tasty. Service good. ..."
Hungry
"Great atmosphere and professional service. While a bit pricey, I Ioved the Beef Tartare and we thoroughly enjoyed the Cote de Boeuf for 2. Nice..."
Knut M.
"Good food and service. Have been to the patio 3 times this summer. Food is good, had the duck pouting twice and just a drink and appetizers the third..."
ED
"Metro is a piece of Paris in Ottawa. Their menu is really authentic, great service and beautiful atmosphere! They are famous for their raw bar, but..."
Sofia Santiso
"Ordered an asparagus and poached egg brunch dish. A touch small, but very delicious. Had a champagne cocktail, can't remember the name of it but it..."
Ott Snacker
"Well, it’s been a hectic week, but in a good way. Work is trucking along well, our landscaper has started in our backyard on my rockgarden (so..."
Styledomination
"Joined my girlfriends last night for Hill Hour on the patio at Metropolitain. The patio was bustling, yet had a warm and inviting energy. Our..."
Styledomination
"They have a very good raw bar selection (e.g., tartare, oysters, ceviches) as well as a very good selection of wines that are also sold by the glass..."
InRegina2
"This faux French bistro is a reliable place for both food and drink, as well as spotting cabinet ministers. Hill Hour (happy hour) offers PEI oysters..."
Brenda Labelle
"I have it been here a few times and like it simply because of the $1 Oysters during Hill Hour. I have had their mussels and fries which also taste..."
Omnomnom
"After reading all the reviews I was hoping for the best, and the best is what we got. Service was great and food was very good. It is true that we..."
Picky Shrew
"Two out of Three. I have been here three times in the last two years. Twice I was here for supper. The first it was a special occasion and we had a..."
Iluka
"Good salads. The beet salad is incredible and I love their poutine. I haven't been here for an actual meal but from what I have had it's very..."
Julia.no.1
"Nice for lunch. I have only been here for lunch. I think they have an efficient operation, and the food is good. My club sandwich today was very..."
Bob998
"Cold oysters and shrimp are fantastic and a bargain at a dollar..."
JamesB
"This is a decent place to eat with a solid core menu and great ambience. Patio is lovely. Service varies (recwntlyt it was slow). Good wine list -..."
Foodie13
"Not bad, but didn't feel Parisien. Had a meal there last week, service was very good, atmosphere a bit loud for my liking. The food itself, soup was..."
Mr Number
"Hill Hour is great: Monday through Friday, from 4-7, $1 oysters. Cocktails have been disappointing, stick with beer or the wine..."
Elle.in.OTT
"The lobster thermidore was out of this world! Lovely atmosphere as..."
Emily Lonie
"Food is beautiful and delicious. Only caveat; don't go in a hurry. The service is friendly but not a fast..."
Riley M
"Stuffed french toast good!. French toast with gruyere cheese, ham and berry compote. Excellent. Not cheap but worth it. Someone else had the..."
Herb
"Good. Its a good place to eat or snack after work like on Fridays. I like their happy hours menu from 5-7 pm, oysters, mussels and shrimps, etc. Some..."
Chrisonthego
"Great food. I went here in summer 2010 for my wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. I had already tried out the spaghetti bolognese and..."
Lemontang
"Great patio. Good food, We sat on the patio and enjoyed watching all the activity go by...."
William Skorupinski
"Great brunch!. Went for brunch! I really recommend the portabello sandwich. It's huge! and it comes with fries/salad or soup. I asked for half fries..."
Chantal Sarkisian
"Truly good.. The Metropolitain brasserie is one of the top tables in Ottawa. It was in last year's New York times things to do if you spend 24 hours..."
LA
"...an Americanized Brasserie from Paris, has tons of seating inside and out, small groups or large. Beautiful wooden furniture with leather..."
Anusha
"The potatoes still had their skins, adding some crisp to the dish. Nice surprise, the sauerkraut came covered with little french cornichons, adding..."
The Waffle
"The veal was not bad, the meat very tender, as expected, although it was almost overcooked - almost. The breading was light on Parmesan cheese, but..."
The Waffle
"On a recent trip I dined with a large group at the Metropolitain Brasserie , adjacent to Parliament in the Canadian capitol of Ottawa. We started by..."
Kindageeky
"This is a great restaurant to bring business associates or friends from out of town. It's smack dab in the middle of Château Laurier and the market...."
Rachelle
"This was a good restaurant to try out. It is not a place we'd likely go a second time because there was nothing that really made it stand out but it..."
Eric Cameron (Throne of Games)
"First of all, if you’re a seafood fan, you have to try their oysters! The sauces and horseradish that they come with are an absolute cherry on top...."
Lydia L
"This place has an amazing morning breakfast, the staff was number 1 and the food was perfectly presented. If you are Im Ottawa this is a must place..."
Christian S
"Fabulous, amazing variety. Had dinner with colleagues, everyone enjoyed the experience. The options on the menu we’re surprising and..."
GP Martoccia
"It has a perfect location: In the heart of Bayward Market and close to Rideau Canal and Parliament. It has both nice indoor sittings and patio. Well,..."
Alaleh - FoodyTO
"Delicious food and great location too! Chantal is the one who assisted me today and make me happy just by her smile and vibe. I hope they could also..."
Reachill Franche
"My entree (fillet mignon) was cooked to perfection and the garlic potatoes were delicious. If you like sweet cocktails order a "Mon Cheri" and you'll..."
Amber Clouthier
The Savoy Brasserie
70/100 (2826 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
Canadian
Bar
Bar
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Beef
Pancakes
Halibut
Eggs Benedict
Salad
French Toast
Scallops
Toasts
Omelette
Duck
Duck Confit
Oyster
Jambalaya
Calamari
Steak Tartare
Mussels
Burger
Bouillabaisse
Steak Frites
Beef Bourguignon
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
Bar
French
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"I had an excellent breakfast while waiting for my eye doctor’s appointment. The eggs Benedict variation with the sausage was wonderful. The..."
David Thompson
"We tried this for the first time, it wasn’t busy when we went for breakfast. We had a reservation, they let us come in early which was good because..."
Kristi Evans
"This might just be my new favorite breakfast in Ottawa. They have a new menu and everything was incredible. Can't beat their potatoes. Staff were..."
Jordan Harding
"Great Service. Attentive, friendly and polite. Good Food. Some items feel like they belong on their own separate bar menu, but we weren’t..."
Alberto Tempo
"The service was great and the food was really tasty and fresh. Super accommodating with swapping ingredients for food restrictions. We tried their..."
Shan Sri
"The restaurant was at full capacity. The ambiance was buzzing. The cocktails were nice and the food was food. Only a few restaurants offer..."
Marie-Eve Giguère
Bier Markt
70/100 (4172 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Canadian
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Beef
Ribs
Poutine
Pretzel
Fondue
Pasta
Chicken Sandwich
Schnitzel
Salad
Wings
Duck
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Sandwiches
Pork
Mussels
Burger
Cheese fondue
Calamares
Salmon
Café
Bar
Canadian
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Drinks
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"The food and service here is always incredible!  The staff are always friendly and warm, while no matter what I eat I always enjoy it! Try the..."
Chloe Hall
"Very good hangout place. A very diverse and good choice of local Canadian beers. Good music and prompt service. They have a variety of meats and the..."
Ruzan Desai
"Nice casual pub ambience. Lovely servers. Big place! Popular patio and popular during game nights. Good oysters, good food, and great beer selection...."
BonVivant
"This was a nice place to sit, eat, and enjoy a nice beer. Great atmosphere. Nice service. The flatbreads were delicious. Also, kid..."
Gophermisso
"I was here for both lunch and dinner last night (and yes, that speaks well of the place). It's a bustling loud place, not unlike many craft..."
Derek
"I came and got their Steak & Frites with salad instead of fries. I got the steak sauce on the side, and it was mediocre. I never understood why..."
Jessica Parent
"Great beer selection! Pricey but worth it if you wan to try some of Europes great beers on tap. I would avoid the food though. It is not..."
Generically Honest
"We were there last night, I had mussels and fries the mussels were excellent. The people with me also enjoy there food..One mistake in food..."
Michel
"While waiting for a table, we were offered sample beer from their "Featured Items" menu, which is pretty neat. Food selection is limited, and a bit..."
Francis Kus
"Sparks St Has a New Hot Spot!. I've lived in Ottawa for quite some time and Sparks has always been fairly quiet at night. But the Bier Markt this..."
Wiltedrosepetals
"Great Atmosphere, Food & Service. We were greeted and seated immediately, the interior design is interesting and comfortable. Our server Ellen paid..."
FoodFan
"Great Experience!. Great ambiance, live music, delicious food. Loved..."
Camie_girl
"Went on Friday night and the place was packed. We still got a table within minutes. They have over 150 beers on their menu. I tried the poutine tour..."
TanYa
"Been here twice. Love the beer selection and the service is excellent. Have only had food once but really enjoyed it. The merchant burger made with..."
Bacon 99
"Great food and a wide selection of beers. Had dinner the night before and came by the next day for a beer and snack. The schnitzel was delicious...."
Dawn Lim
"Stopped by bier markt for lunch and patio drinks a few weeks ago. Pretty decent food and a great selection of beer. At lunch, I ordered the Brie..."
Audrey T
"4 years ago I arrived in Ottawa with my family and the 1st place we went to was the Bier Markt. Today as a coincidence we got there again. Nice beer,..."
Juan Munoz
"Delicious food and very helpful staff. Our waitress was the very..."
Bill McEvoy
"Went here for dinner with my partner, the food was incredible and so was the atmosphere. I had the duck wings and schnitzel and was blown away with..."
Brian Mitchell
"Fantastic experience, excellent service and yummy food. We brought Ace Spade Rally group of 80 people and they treated us like we were family. This..."
Saturn Ador-Dionisio
"I've been visiting this location for the last 12 years and it has been a staple in my trips. The location is excellent, the food is classic pub food,..."
Alie Desrosiers
The Fish Market Restaurant
70/100 (2460 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Seafood
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Lobster
Cheesecake
Pasta
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Crab Legs
Haddock
Crab
Swordfish
Scallops
Halibut
Oyster
Prawns
Calamari
Poutine
Mussels
Escargot
Tuna
Cheesecakes
Shellfish
Creme Brulee
Calamares
Crawfish
Salmon
Shrimp
Catfish
Tilapia
"My third time there and I can honestly say their service is second to none. Christian was our server and made the meal even more wonderful....which..."
Codi Jeffreys
"Excellent food, excellent service. Top notch, best fish in the..."
Leo Paul Terry
"Fresh seafood and friendly, helpful staff. Dietary requirements were considered with no fuss. Excellent..."
Nigel-Ann Cousins
"First time in Ottawa... My friends and I had a night out and we ate here... It was a few mins to closing time but they accommodated us. We had superb..."
Shiekera Smith
"My colleague, Dr. Justin Brown and I were in town for the Society for Community Research and Action conference, at the University of Ottawa. Tired..."
Monique Guishard
"This is one of my favourite restaurants in the market. We had great service, excellent food and delicious drinks (best Pimms cup I've had downtown)...."
Laura Keller
"One of my favourite places to eat in Ottawa. The escargot appetizer is delish. Great choices in fresh water fish and seafood. Our waitress Lindsay..."
Phil Bourke
"Excellent seafood and a to-die-for escargot. I also love the warm bread and olive oil mixture they serve before the meal. It's a lovely lead-up to..."
Hoxjennifer
"I've been here quite a few times and I have enjoyed trying out the menu. The lobster linguine is very decedent and cat fish is cooked perfectly. The..."
Pipa
"We arrived just prior to the main level Fish Market shutting down for the afternoon (4:00pm). We had no issues ordering from the lunch menu, had..."
PSYoung
"Me and my wife were at the market, like we do every week, to buy hot peppers and see what the street vendors are selling, and decided to go have..."
Gerald
"Very much worth the trip. My boyfriend and I went to lunch here while we were in town visiting family. We went here because my parents told us this..."
Misfile
"Mussels Mania. Their Mussels are like a no miss in the city... Great wine pairing for them and very nicely priced... we make it our weekly gals day..."
Hopnskip
"Wow. Every time I go to the Fish Market I get great service and amazing food. Just wanted to thank our server..can't remember her name but she was a..."
Allie
"Mussels and Wine go hand in hand here. Kuddos for those mussels. They are a great dish for a great price. I enjoy them every time with a nice glass..."
Zorchi
"Great experience!!!. My colleagues and I were there last night and we had an absolutely amazing time! Our server Gwen was delightful, very honest and..."
D. McNaughton
"I recommend the daily special. Fresh and..."
Belinda
"Went to the Fish Market for the first time tonight - I had the cajun tillapia. My main issue with this restaurant is the food is extremely overpriced..."
CGam
"Wide variety, undecided. Service was good. They did make an error ,however she was new and the manager went out other way to apologize profusely and..."
William Blake
"Pretty good. I prefer LaPointe's, but this place has been around for years for a reason. If you like fish and aren't grossed out by the smell (can be..."
Tina
"Despite making me feel a little rushed, the service was generally very good and the surroundings pleasant. The oysters I had for my first course were..."
John Thompson
"It's my first time at the Fish Market, but definitely of more to come. Beautiful and comfortable, lovely theme, clean, fast and excellent service..."
Laith A.
"The fish was nice and the service was also top notch. The portions were sufficient. All the dishes were nicely decorated. The restaurant wasn't too..."
JC Y
"A place that will never disappoint....one if the best ways to describe this restaurant. Starting with the extremely experienced waiter. Our waiter..."
James Wazen
"This is a restaurant we visit every time we are in Ottawa. Food is great, particularly the seafood chowder. Kids menu portion is of good size...."
Joe C
"The service could not have been better! The server was very nice and helpful. 3 of the 4 plates that we got were fantastic! The scallops, scallops..."
Pamplemousse Apps
"Great food and excellent service! Booked a reservation and was told the valentines day special was no longer offered which was not a problem. I..."
A wong
"If you're in the mood for seafood you have to come here. Service is super friendly, and the prices are affordable. They bring you fresh bread with..."
Jenny Medeiros
"Amazing food. The seafood citrus salad is my favorite. The service is great. Food portions are generous and the taste is delicious. We had a teenager..."
Farah Al-Khawaldeh