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Union Local 613

89/100 (2456 ratings)

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"Beautiful place, excellent food. It just might be the best fried chicken I've ever tasted, juicy, savory and crispy. The cocktail list seems pretty..."

Mémé Frappier

"We had a great time at Union last night. Excellent and super friendly servers. Menu was varied and delicious (Popcorn Duck Hearts, Buffalo Tartare..."

Mike Sobol

"I love it here. I live around the corner and come often. I don’t mind paying more when I know that union pays all of their staff a living wage,..."

Jennifer van Oosteroom

"The kind of place that will make fun of vegans (as any self-respecting meatcentric southern inspired joint should), but will happily make a kickass..."

Cyndi Dyan Mayhew

"Loved the original and tasty choices of cocktails. It's a bourbon and whiskey amateurs' heaven. The food was AMAZING, excellent service... Worth..."

Marie-France Martel

"Excellent service, food and drink. Beautiful patio space but indoors is great..."

Laura Gauthier

"We had a wonderful meal last night at Union. Highlights were Cornbread, shrimp and grits and fried chicken but everything was delicious. Service-..."

Aoife Ni Shiochain

"Went for some drinks and food with my buddy on the weekend and love both the staff and atmosphere. Cocktails, deviled eggs and fried chicken were all..."

Rémi Thériault

"I had the duck special tonight and wow. It was beautifully presented a and positively delectable. It was a great first-time..."

Mélanie Brunet

"Our first visit last night. Awesome. The customer service is above and beyond what you would expect. The fried chicken, grits and cornbread were..."

Niamh P Joyce

"Loved the food and drink!!! Gluten free options on the menu and the staff were so accommodating and overall amazing! Only one suggestion, a gluten..."

Mélanie Duquette

"What a great place. Just went for drinks but the atmosphere was amazing. The owner was awesome. He made sure to talk to us and ask us what we..."

Wendy Pugsley Hawthorne

"Good food and service. Prices are a little too high for the portions though. Probably a better place if you're in to having a drink with..."

Kevin Cleroux

"I just deleted my 5* review from 2014 so i could write a new one...Chicken and Waffles, amazing! Brought my mother in law out for Mother's Day brunch..."

DustinandSam

"Came to Union613 for the first time to host my fiancee's surprise birthday party. Right off the bat they were friendly and accommodating for my..."

Steven.wu.work

"We attended Union after my sister's wedding ceremony, and couldn't be happier with the food or hospitality. Our waitress (April) was congratulatory,..."

Kristen Shier

"Love this place. Awesome food, cocktails, vibe. One of my favourite spots in Centretown.You can't go wrong with the fried chicken. Union613 serves..."

Erin Morrissey

"Great Ottawa "hipster" haunt. Was not aware they had a brunch. Unique and flavourful breakfast. Good service - lots of coffee top-ups. Very..."

Marc Aubin

"First time we came here and it was for brunch. The vibe here is really awesome. The food is fantastic. Highly recommend the chicken and..."

Juliecung

"The drinks are expensive but definitely worth it. They put a lot of effort and artistry into them. They tasted fabulous. The food was southern style..."

Ana Belle

"Awesome restaurant and bar, with chic clientele, and attentive and knowledgeable wait and bar staff.Food is southern with a twist, with..."

Cpjh

"Best fried chicken in town! Nuff' said. Oh and grits that taste like macaroni & cheese. I think that violates the laws of flavour but who cares. So..."

Nael Hajjar

"Went for dinner with my boyfriend one evening while we were visiting the city. So glad we went! Eclectic pub atmosphere, great service, and the food..."

BonVivant

"It was fun to try Union 613 for brunch and I really liked that when they could possibly make something in house, they did. Even the little things,..."

Robyn

"This place is AMAZING. Went with a buddy for a nice meal and drinks and I was blown away by this place. We had a table for 2, but asked to eat at..."

Chunny

"Restaurant decor is cool. Service is fine to why-are you-in-the-service-industry-if-you're-so-grumpy?. Bar and bartenders are really good and..."

Sebastian O.

"When my boyfriend described it as comfort, soul food I can't say I was entirely excited to go but knowing how much he loved it, I decided to give it..."

Lauren Jane M

"What a cozy little gem. We went for dinner before a yukyuks show. We started with the steak tartare, which they made into 2 portions so we could each..."

Chantz85

"There for a gentlemen's gathering, meaning beer, beer, and food. Now we have all heard about their boiled peanuts, their cozy atmosphere, and their..."

Eli

"This place has an AMAZING brunch. I went out here with a couple of friends who had never been here before. I've never had chicken and waffles for..."

PleaseStandUp

"Great food. Excellent service. Extraordinary cocktails and drinks selection. The only suggestion I would make is to expand the food menu..."

Pierrot

"Great hidden bar in basement. Love the ambience, staff are friendly and helpful. Fried green tomatoes, steak and chicken are winners. Cocktails are..."

Costa

"On our first visit, we had the good fortune of being led downstairs to the speakeasy, which, true to its name, offers a jaunt back through time to..."

Alex Angelico

"Have only experienced brunch, but if that's a sign, I'll be back!. I went to Union Local 613 last week for brunch. I had phoned a week ahead of time..."

Commeah

"Grad dinner, New Years...just all important events can be had here ;D. I'm tempted to write a bad review so I'll get some fb fame. ;D However, I..."

Emtowsley

"Speakeasy Indeed!. Some districts in Toronto still had prohibition of spirits right up until 2000. You read that right. But the provinces of Ontario,..."

Theresa Albert

"Funky and Yummy. We have been here on a regular basis, and the food quality is consistently very good. We have enjoyed the corn bread, Louisiana..."

Twoeaters

"The food, drinks, decor, and service were amazing! I honestly can't wait to go..."

Coppertop

"On our 1st visit my partner had the chicken with a side of greens. I had the oyster appetizer followed by the catfish & a side of greens. Only one..."

Lulufoodie

"My new favourite restaurant! Great food and very attentive service. The fish cakes as an appetizer are a great choice. I had the southern fried..."

Kelly

"Amazing!. I've been going here this year for dates, it's so cool! It has that 1890's feel and is so sexy!The food is always great with an..."

Comelon

"It was deadly hot outside and there was no air conditioning in the restaurant but we didn't care. They sat us at the back of the restaurant at a..."

Gina Ferraro

"Delicious food and drinks, great service, warm and inviting atmosphere. One of my favourite places in..."

Kimby

"Good food, great atmosphere, extraordinary service. Went for dinner last night with my husband and kids (2 teens), and had a great time.Everyone..."

Mabrazeau

"Union Local 613's culinary victory!. So last night I decided to meet my wife at her work and take her out to have a lovely dinner. We've been to..."

Dominic C

"So good. If you order a drink, appy and meal, and split a dessert, it'll likely be at least $50, but this restaurant is one of the few places I've..."

Magdalena

"We went to celebrate a birthday on 18 April. All I can say is fabulous.....fabulous food, fabulous atmosphere and most of all fabulous..."

Chad

"Good food, better atmosphere. The food here is very good depending on what you order. The potato and mushroom side was incredible and the catfish was..."

Julia.no.1

"Bourbon & Bacon? Yes!. First time here after a Bourbon tasting this past Monday. The nibbles we had during our tasting, provided by the kitchen, were..."

Jojo

"Great Evening. Stopped by yesterday afternoon for some beers and a meal. Bride and I had never been and was looking forward to a new experience. They..."

Ginger Brick

"Creative food, fabulous service. This restauant is a gem in Ottawa. I was treated to a birthday dinner and enjoyed the whole experience. The..."

Blinkingbison

"Very cool place! Great food, drinks and service!. I've been wanting to try Union Local 613 for a long time and finally made it in last night. Loved..."

BrittneyY

"Come for the service, stay for the speakeasy, skip the chicken n' testes. I'll probably write a longer review at a later date, so let's stick to..."

Jabber Wock

"Nice location, good music and drinks! However I didn't like the food at all. Ordered the fried chicken and didn't even finish..."

YJ Chouinard

"I liked just about everything about this restaurant. We had the boudin meatballs, fried green tomatoes, the fried chicken, the cornbread and the..."

Chris

"Best for lunch. I realize that some folks quibble that the dinner menu is pricey, given the relaxed ambience. My advice is to visit for lunch..."

Thirstyrobot

"Cozy, delish. If you are looking for a cozy, casual place with friendly service, this is a place to go! Don't be put off by the weird sayings on the..."

Sh1Rl3Y

"Wow. Second visit to Union... started with a Sazerac - intense taste of the South! Loved our hidden location... cozy (although a bit stuffy on a hot..."

Locomocodef

"One of the best restaurants in Ottawa. If you want a proper cocktail in Ottawa, this is the place to come. If you want delicious food, this is the..."

Foodie_Amanda

"We found this place by mistake, but this is th best mistakes we've done. Food is delicious and so is th ambience and the waiter. Will recommend it..."

Steve R

"Amazing!!!. By far one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding. Definitely in the top 3..."

Adele M

"Awesome restaurant!. Dropped by Ottawa for several hours, and headed to this place since it was the "hottest" in town according to Urbanspoon. We..."

ReviewRestosIWill

"What a show!. Thought we'd pull in last night after having dinner around the corner, to see if there was a chance at a table for two. Even better,..."

Jennyran

"A fun experience. Atmosphere is great! Food is good, and the drinks are high quality. I didn't love my experience in the speak easy in the basement..."

Emily Mays

"Super cool spot food was bang on service was great and really cool hidden bar in basement behind a bookshelf. Ill be back next time I'm Ottawa for..."

Raisedbywolfes

"I went in for a friends birthday a few weeks ago & all in all, I think it went well. I was disappointed in the food, but I'll definitely go back..."

Coco

"Yummy and cool interior..."

Jannit

"Best restaurant in town. Don't listen to the negative reviews about Union, they have great food (I highly doubt anyone who's not a chef could make..."

Dave

"I like this place.. Union Local 613 is a nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food. I particularly enjoy their sandwiches, like their spicy..."

Brian Ghattas

"Changed my mind, love this place. Was much better a year after opening, I wasn't blown away when I went in 2012 but after trying again for lunch I..."

WiseKoala

"Place was busy and as soon as we got there I could tell why. Drinks were clever and tasty. The Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing. Fries were..."

Thomas Welden

"Ordered the shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles and the breakfast and it was delicious. We were so happy as the food hit the spot. For drinks we..."

Elaine Lewis

"Very nice service and atmosphere. We really enjoyed the southern cuisine. The fried green tomatoes are awesome! Grits Excellent! And I would..."

Raymond Moffatt

"Wonderful!! The food was all fantastic - definitely get yourself a side order of that cornbread it is delicious. Everything was so yummy, I'm not..."

Emily CPY

Bowman's Bar & Grill

87/100 (1438 ratings)

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"The Bowman Burger is by far the best burger I’ve ever had. And their service cannot be topped. I am on a strict gluten-free diet, and the staff..."

Angi Morrison

"Great staff, owner Peter real hands on, great mix of customers, young family with babes, locals, professionals, hipsters, you name it they are there...."

Susan Wilson

"The food was excellent. My friend had steak and fries, they did the fries to her liking, caramalized and crisp. I had the steak sala, which was very..."

Marie Édith Ouellet

"Absolutely delicious!!! Extremely flavourful! Awesome Hangar steak, fish tacos, Apple pear grill cheese and fish & chips,... mmmm guacamole was..."

Andrée LeBlanc

"Excellent burger, fish chips ,wine, abc beer nice little local place 1st time in..."

Scott Slywchuk

"Best club sandwich I've ever had! Everything we've ever ordered; from the apps, drinks, entrees and desserts has been spot on. Warm, friendly service..."

Kelly Pyke

"Such good food! Could not believe how high the quality of food was for such an unassuming little pub. I would highly recommend this place to..."

Tahlia Smalczewski-Davis

"The food was amazing and the service was great :-) They were excellent with the kids. I say this is a must place to eat when in the ottawa area. Have..."

Christine Ferren

"Favorite bar easily, Great food and great beer. Staff are..."

Nigel Noble-Hearle

"Thank you for the fantastic meal. We appreciated bringing in our own birthday cake, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and wonderful beers. You guys..."

Judy Garvey Bryant

"Fantastic food! Excellent service. Ask for Angie and you will not be disappointed! #best #server..."

Mercedes Gordon

"Loved the food!! All of it was made on site and I felt the love that went into my soup & sandwich. Our server was kind and attentive and we were..."

Kate Feres Patry

"Close, best staff, best food and drinks best best best..."

Line Marie Morris

"Great beer, staff and food. Anywhere with multiple Beau's options is awesome in my book..."

Rory JT

"Love everything about this place. Don’t all go at..."

Pierre Chevrier

"I've only tried the Nachos and Bread Pudding so far but both were very tasty. The Bread Pudding was nice and almost crispy on the outside while still..."

Kevin Cleroux

"A little hidden gem in this part of town!! I was looking for a place to go with my boyfriend and his mom and let's just say the restaurant scene in..."

Inthemoodforfood

"Great vibe! Comfortable, friendly. Server/bar tender Mike was super attentive with no change of demeanour and service when the restaurant went from..."

Jen Poth

"Great food that lives up to the gourmet description on the menu! Fresh and tasty food made with loving care. Great atmosphere and staff..."

MatrixRogue

"I've seen some people on here complain about petty things like the size of the bathroom so I had to comment and let everyone know that yes, the..."

Alana Lachance

"Love this place. A menu that is changed up just enough that we keep coming back to see what has changed, while hoping our favourites have not been..."

Mel

"Great experience. I dined at Bowman's with my family this Sunday night and it was truly exceptional. The fishes and chips were really unique,..."

Kathryn Atkinson

"Little Gem in the City. I came across Bowmans on a Tuesday night, which happens to be Trivia night. I was greeted by it's friendly owner Peter West...."

Fykeallanm

"Best new spot in Carlington!. Bowman's Bar and Grill is the hottest new spot in the Carlington neighborhood. Whether we've gone for lunch, dinner or..."

Carlington GO

"The food was amazing! They used really nice and fresh ingredients and the food hot when it arrived to the table. The waiter was very pleasant and..."

KC

"I love the food,and the waiter is very nice. The cook does a great job on the food. I think everybody that works at the restraunt is great at their..."

Melissa Pieters

"First Date. Bowman's is a new Bar and Grill that opened in early December - I went there last night for dinner on a first date. For a first date to..."

George

"New, warm, unpretentious, and very tasty!. Four of us went to Bowman's for supper last night. All four enjoyed the experience. The menu is a little..."

MamaKat

"Great new spot!. Had the pleasure of dropping by Bowmans last evening and was pleasantly surprised. Not the usual Ottawa Bar and Grill. Everything we..."

KenV

"Awesome!!!!. Just had the Pork Belly Club and it was killer!!!! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming...sit at the wood and chat with Allison, she has..."

OttawaDiner

"Amazing. Bowman's Bar and Grill is a charming little restaurant with big personality. It has a pleasant atmosphere that is very inviting. The food..."

ALynnMac

"....has been on my hit list for a year. What took me so long? Probably the location. It’s out of the way for us and for all our friends. But let..."

Julia Kent

"Texas Chili (in a bowl or as a nacho topping) is a delicious as I remember (from the before times). Decent selection of craft beer, and just a nice..."

Waylon Thompson

"Friendly service and really well made chicken and waffles. My wife and I were craving some and it really hit the spot. The chicken was very juicy,..."

Kevin Cappon

"I’ve been going to Bowman’s for about 8 years now, and it’s always excellent! My parents got the burger and fish and chips, which they really..."

J Valenti

"Stopped by Bowman's on our way to a show in Ottawa. We've never been in the area, and from the reviews, it sounded like a good place to grab a..."

JP Maltais

"This place really gives off hometown bar & grill vibes, despite being located on Carling. The atmosphere was really welcoming and chill, our server..."

Dayle Dunham

"Grabbed lunch here and got the burger special, with potato salad. Top notch, delicious and filling! Love that it comes with little deep fried pickles..."

simontilden

"Best nachos, good beer selection, best service- you can’t go wrong!! Staff are super friendly and go above and beyond to make sure you’ve had a..."

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