TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

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

The Cheshire Cat Pub

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"The fish was excellent! Beer battered and still light. Not overcooked at all. Tartar sauce was lovely...."

Regan Stansfield

"What a great place! You know it's good when you struggle to find a parking spot. Good beer, good people and great food all located in little Carp...."

Jenne Bauer

"The Cheshire Cat is a restaurant I highly recommend. The food is always fresh and flavorful. They have an awesome beer selection and the vibe is..."

Chief

"We live in Orleans, and make the drive just for the fish and chips. It's a cute little place with good service and fair prices. One of Ottawa's best..."

Kevin Cleroux

"On a été agréablement surprises de découvrir ce petit bijou à Carp. La nourriture est bonne, le service est courtois et rapide...."

Josée

"Quirky British style pub just outside of Ottawa offering traditional pub fare. I've now been 3 times and haven't had a bad meal. They have an..."

Chris

"So I went to the CCP tonight for supper with my mother-in-law, but that wasn't even the best part!The 'Hot Beef & Yorkshire' paired with..."

Michael

"Great food and huge draft beer selection. It was super busy but I guess that is a good sign. Staff was friendly & attentive. Try the onion rings and..."

Yum+Yummer

"We've had many things here. We're never, ever disappointed. Good beer. Good Scotch. Good food. Good service. This place is one of our favourites in..."

Sarah Cybulski

"The Cheshire Cat never disappoints! The fish and chips are always delicious, the beer is amazing, and the atmosphere is fun & exciting - Would not..."

Cesur Kavaslar

"Fun place with a nice menu that's unusual for a pub. Worth at least one little field trip. I had the thai curry and was quite pleased with what I..."

Winston

"Yorkshire Beef is the best friggin thing ever. Apps are too expensive for what they are - baked brie was delish but way too small and there wasn't..."

Eathereagain

"One of my absolute fav places in Ottawa-West. I have been to TCC a number of times prior to the fire and many times since. They have not lost their..."

LP

"Best pub food and an amazing selection of craft beer. Owner and bar staff are awesome. Try the Cats miaow salad or the elk and bison tourtière. Fish..."

David Martin

"Excellent pub. First, the location. While it is a bit far away, this is a plus from my perspective as the location adds the right kind of..."

ED

"Pub fare done really well, along with good service, price and beer selection. Had the cottage pie (delicious take on shepherd's pie with tasty..."

Realie

"My second time to the Cheshire Cat Pub, I want to love it but I have to say I just like it. I love the atmosphere. First time I went I had the..."

HangryGirl

"Can't wait to go back!. My first time here and I can't wait to go back! We were a party of 14 and everyone was thoroughly satisfied with their meals...."

Summerescape2011

"Delicious food, wonderful beers. One bite into my Elk and Pork Tortierre and I was hooked. This cozy pub was the perfect place to spend a snowy..."

Chef M

"Feels like home. Went for dinner around 7 on a Tuesday night, the place was packed. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table to open up, but we..."

Dinosaurusr3x

"Great Pub - Enjoyed Everything about it!. We went on a Saturday for dinner. The pub has a very authentic feel to it, i.e. English Pub.The..."

Thomasgbrowning

"Can't wait to go back. For years I've heard nothing but positive things about this English style pub in Carp and finally this month I made it out..."

JLN

"I love this place. The food, the atmosphere, it's all amazing. I've tried a ton of stuff here and I haven't been disappointed once. I lean more..."

Foodie & Wino

"Went there for lunch ... Went there for lunch. Ate the fish and the flavourful chips. Excellent!!! Will most certainly be..."

Tahini

"Dinner. This restaurant burnt to the ground a while back . I was hesitant to visit the new building as I thought it would be all drywall and TVs..."

Big Joe Mufferaw

"The jalapeños with maple syrup..."

Guyguy Val

"Busy place but fun!. They have a great beer selection and the atmosphere is awesome. I love their burger menu during the summer. I try to order..."

Golf Chick

"Great food and atmosphere. Discovered this restaurant just over a year ago and have been several times since. The food is always fresh tasting and..."

Jasmine

"An authentic British type Pub. The Cheshire Cat has been a favorite haunt of ours for several years. This is the place to come to for comfort food,..."

Sandracharlesbassett

"Charming. My husband and I love this place. Beer on tap is constantly changing and often features local breweries. The food is always excellent. The..."

Stephanie Norbury

"Very good! Had the yorkie and beef, amazing gravy, mmmmm. Would recommend for anyone searching for something authentic and..."

Genevieve

"Feels genuine. The Cheshire feels and tastes genuine to me. I swear that I was there at opening once and as soon as I got in there was already an..."

FlyingBanzini

"Nice Spot. The Cheshire Cat Pub is worth visiting in the Kanata-Stittsville-Carp area. It offers good food and a nice outdoor..."

GMV

"Cozy. I had the fish and chips, I liked them very much, fish was cooked nicely with a light..."

George

"Love it here! We came on Friday night, sat briefly inside while waiting for a patio spot. Patio music, both times we have sat there was really loud..."

Charlie's Girl

"Great pub food. Great feel in the old structure (perhaps old church?). Low ceilings make it a little loud. The food was very good. The pulled lamb..."

Herb

"Best Pub Food In Ottawa!. This was our second visit to this restaurant and I can't give enough praise to it. Unlike the Royal Oaks,..."

KenV

"Gluten Free Friendly. Not only is there great food and brews the menu clearly defines gluten free dishes. They are..."

Lynda

"Evolution of a Pub, not to be Missed. We have been regular customers for a number of years, but recently we attended a monthy event at The Cheshire,..."

Ed

"Was looking for somewhere different to eat before a Sens game. This place was perfect! A comfortable, warm, English Pub. The service was fantastic..."

Jordon

"The Cheshire Cat Pub is an incredible value for your money. You would expect to pay a lot more for the food you get there - absolutely delicious. We..."

Boomer

"Great!. As ex-pat Brits, we are always looking for home comforts, especially when it comes to eating out! The Cheshire Cat is the closest we have..."

Annalouise

"Wine and food pairings, whisky lectures, superb food, this place is a gastronomic oasis in the ocean of fast food bleugh. Don't go when I plan to be..."

Haggis N Neeps

"Our first time at the pub: great dinner location for a pre-Scotiabank Centre concert with good beers on tap and very tasty upscale pub food just like..."

Maketracks

"I like the place service is Pretty good, downs is a little far to get there. Will repeat..."

Val

"Loved It!. What a pleasant surprise! My family and I wanted to try something new, so we took the Urbanspoon slots for a spin on iPhone. We're getting..."

Patra_beaulieu

"A Bit of Merry Olde Right Here!. Having visited Merry Olde and customed many a public house on my travels I can honestly say the Cat is as close as..."

Dine With Me

"Great beer, great food. Great beer selection and great food. Had the burger special - cheese, bacon, chorizo, and bbq sauce. One of the best burgers..."

Mmmbacon

"Great spot. A quite little spot on Carp road. Always seems busy. Great fish and..."

William Skorupinski

"Great pub!. Best spot to grab a meal before a game/event at Scotiabank..."

Nelson

"Make this one a "Regular". I'm shocked that 100% of raters didn't like The Cheshire Cat; I've never had a negative experience here and I've never..."

Randerful1

"Worth the drive. This is one of those fun out-of the way locations that can be very rewarding. Although the list is "pub-fare", the description is..."

Candu

"Great staff get together kinda place!. If you're looking to have a staff function to end a busy work week, this place is great! The 'century home'..."

Happy Mom

"From the second I saw this place, I felt like I was going to my Grandma's house for dinner. The sun beaming over the rooftop and big beautiful trees..."

TheFoodnatic

"The menu is full of traditional english pub goodies such as the ploughman's lunch , welsh rarebit, and bangers and mash; and I do believe they are..."

Anusha

"A friend of mine recommended I grab a bite to eat at this little gem during a road ride. I just got into road riding this year and did a 100k ride on..."

Rachelle

"Believe me when I say this food is next level pub food. It’s so amazing, if I could give it 10 stars out of 5 I would. Atmosphere is so fun, staff..."

Natalie Cantle

"This is a phenomenal local pub with a great deal of heart. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and this is my sister and her fellow's..."

Tony Kilt

"A lovely lunch out at The Cheshire Cat Pub today. First time dining here and I was thoroughly impressed. I had the cheddar bacon soup and my son had..."

Dawn Abercrombie

"Excellent dinning area. We had the Hot Beef/Yorkie and the Fun Guy Burger. The Yorkie is probably the largest meal on the menue. Both tasted..."

Al

"Loved this place! Super friendly staff, accommodating and helpful. Fair priced and delicious food, many, MANY beers on tap. The building itself is..."

Nick

"Second time in Ottawa for business purposes. My client the owner of ServiceMaster Restoration suggested this pub and Wow what a incredible..."

Suha S

"Great experiences are always had here. Fantastic food, amazing plating, and a great list of beers and beer art to keep everyone amused. Kids are more..."

Travis Howard

"This place had a fun and whimsical atmosphere with endless eye entertainment. Everyone at the table got a different meal, and all of them were..."

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