Really fresh, lightly battered haddock and kettle chips. The regular portions are a lot bigger than the fish tacos. I could barely eat two pieces. A 3 piece could feed a small family for $25. Beware that taxes are extra. The location is right on the brewery patio (beer sold inside) and they will bring it to your table inside or outside. Parking is difficult but the building has always had this problem, being sandwiched between a railroad and a small ravine! read more

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Server was quite brusque but crab sliders were good. Picnic tables had umbrellas to get out of the sun.

Delicious fish tacos and crab cake sliders, we will return. Love that they are trying something different with the veggie chips. If you like flavourful fish you must try. read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Sliders and fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Wow, the best fish and chips I've had in a long time! The batter was so crispy, and the fish so tender, moist and flakey! And it wasn't super greasy. I loved it. So my husband and I were going to be in Bells Corners running some errands, so I suggested we grab some lunch at Ad Mare. Ad Mare is a food truck that I heard great things about. Once upon a time it was parked in Downtown Ottawa, but since the Covid-19 Pandemic started, it's now parked at the Kichesippi Brewery. There are picnic tables outside, and I believe you can bring their food into the brewery to eat inside if you are drinking at the brewery. We opted to eat in our car (which, for the record, I did long before the Pandemic. Come to think of it, eating in my car, washing my hands ALL THE TIME, not liking it when strangers get too close to me, I was like that before the Pandemic. I never wore a mask though, but truth be told, I see a lot of advantages to mask-wearing, apart from the prevention of respiratory infections, like it shields more of my face from UV radiation #youthfulskinforever, and makes me less recognizable #lovebeingincognito, lol. I am totally digressing here, apologies). Ok, back to the food. I love that it was in a cardboard container (I hate styrofoam) lined with waxed paper. The fries were good chip wagon fries. The coleslaw was oil and vinegar based, which I much prefer over the mayonnaise based ones. It had a significant amount of pepper in it, which I liked, but it made it spicer than I anticipated. We got the 2 piece platter ($13.50) to share and it was more than enough food. The pieces of fish were a good size and like I said at the start of the review, they were delicious. We got tartar sauce and ketchup (not enough ketchup for my liking, but I'm a ketchup fiend with my fries, haha). I waited in the car while my husband bought the food, so can't comment on customer service, but the wait wasn't too long. There's free parking in the brewery parking lot, but not too much of it. We had no problems finding a spot on our rainy autumn visit, but I can imagine on a nice summer day, there may be parking struggles. read more

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How do you define perfection? I would like to think that perfection is the definition of something you experience that has no detectable fault. In that sense, the fish and chips from Ad Mare is perfect, without fault. The fries are the perfect combination of crispy, fluffy, chewy, and seasoning. The fish has a crispy snap when you either take a bite, or break of a piece to dip in the scratch- made tartar sauce. You might think that one piece isn't enough......but with great food like this, less is more. And, the more times you come back to sample other items from the menu, the more evident this becomes. Now, if only beef bacon could be used in the chowder........ read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Took advantage of a rainy day to visit Ad Mare - and the tactic worked! They weren't sold out. Yay for me! Had the whole family, so got to try everything - Fish Tacos, Seafood Sliders and Fish and Chips. Everything tasted great and fresh. Coleslaw was great. The 'chips' are really mixed veggie crisps (potato chips, fried fresh) and were a great accompaniment to everything. My fussy eater (The Daughter) wolfed down a lot more of the fish and chips than I would have predicted - so you know it was enjoyable. Our one minor comment (not even a complaint) was the crisps could possibly be salted a little lighter. Had a nice chat with the greeter (owner? not sure!). He made a point of letting us know what other food trucks are around, and what he had tried and loved. (Way to promote the other trucks! Love it.) Their normal location is quite convenient, as there is lots of overhang for when it's raining - and some convenient decorative concrete thingies (technical term) to sit on. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes read more

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Knowing that Salsa @ City Hall brings tasty food trucks to my wife's neighbourhood, we were looking into their events and saw that Aug 31st was the last night of the season and that we were in luck because that meant a wider selection of food. After perusing the mobile vendor offerings, I settled on Ad Mare and their fish taco platter, which comes with two tacos, potato, sweet potato and beet chips, and coleslaw. I soon had my container in hand, and after getting some dessert at another vendor, my wife and I grabbed a picnic table to chow down at while we took in the Latin vibes.  Between the mixed chips, coleslaw and tacos themselves, it was a colourful plate, er, takeout container. The chips were thin and crisp, and the slaw was crunchy and tangy from its vinegar-based dressing. The main event, the fish tacos, were quite good. I typically prefer a battered fish for the textural contrast (and battered anything is always better), but these grilled hunks of fish were flavourful and not overcooked. Guac, a spicy sour cream and the usual taco fixins rounded out the fillings. The tortillas had a mild corn flavour, although their slight sponginess and lack of falling apart leads me to believe that wheat flour is thrown in for stability.  Ad Mare is doing seafood right, and adding some mobile food diversity to a city awash in generic chip wagons. read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Fish taco platter with potato, sweet potato and beet chips. - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Somehow having lived in Ottawa for forever, I hadn't gotten out to try this food truck (even though I've passed it at lunch while working downtown...the line was always insane)! It was parked at union street today so I had no excuse, and walked the 5 minutes there. I tried the fish taco with side of their chips and coleslaw for $10. The taco itself was delicious; the fish was very fresh, and the garnishes balanced the fried fish with bright flavours. The coleslaw was on the dry side; I wish it had more mayo/sauce, but that is personal preference. The assorted veggie chips were deliciously addictive, although half were crispy and half were somewhat softer... Overall, a really fresh meal, but I wish portions were bigger! However...my favourite is and will always remain Cabano Kitchen for their HUGE, FRESH, tacos!!! I NEED to go back ASAP to get my taco fix! No one can beat them for their gigantic $5 tacos! read more

Ad Mare Seafood - One fish taco! - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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It's been awhile! Since I've last been here they implemented an online order form (probably 2 years ago) where you specify a pick up time to avoid lunch time wait. Highly recommend doing this because today I got the last crab grilled cheese #wins The owner said 1/2 of their orders were taken up by preorders. It makes total business sense since it increases efficiency and less wait time, but isn't part of the experience of a food truck going to see what's new and ordering on the spot? I hope they limit the number of online orders to keep some for lunch goers who are walking by ... Otherwise it'd just be a lunch time delivery truck read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Blue crab grilled cheese with 1/2 chips 1/2 salad - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Yum! Ad Mare is great addition to the downtown lunch scene! I had the lobster roll ($13) and it was excellent. A generous portion of lobster meat and really good sweet potato chips and coleslaw on the side. The other option the day I went was fish and chips and I think it was $10. The truck is at the corner of Slater and O'Connor. read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Lobster roll with chips and coleslaw. - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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My partner and I ordered the crab cake sliders and the fish and chips. Service was 10/10, the guy working the truck was super personable! The seasonal salsa was great, the chips and fries were both tasty. For two Nova Scotians who really appreciate good fish, this definitely hit the spot. Our new favourite seafood in Ottawa read more

Ad Mare was listed in Ottawa tourism as a food truck to try and when in Ottawa, I do as the Ottawans do. It's a pretty truck, colorful and bright, dishing out colorful and tasty food. I had the shrimp tacos and the server suggested I try the fried beet chips and mixed greens combo to sample. The food was definitely tasty, with the right blend of textures, chew and crunch and spices. But alas, at $12 for lunch, two medium tacos, with 3 small shrimp each did not fill me up. I'd recommend Ad Mare to others, but not sure I'd pay $12 for a lunch that left me a little hungry. especially after hours of hoofing the tourist beat. Service was friendly and helpful. I feel for my Canadian neighbors in Ottawa, where food in general seem pricier and portions of food seem smaller! read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Not bad, not blown away. Fish tacos were good enough, but less flavourful than expected - quite possibly because they did not offer the typical selection of salsas that I've come to expect with authentic fish tacos. Calamari was pretty well made, but again did not blow me or my friend away. Sides were decent, and chips were also well made with some root veg thrown in, which was nice. Overall, at $10/portion, I was neither deeply disappointed nor impressed; it's worth having if you're craving some quick food-truck-style seafood, but I wouldn't say it's especially memorable outside of the novelty. Mayhaps I will return to try the lobster roll though. read more

We have had tacos regularly in Mexico. We know the good from the bland. The key for us is the ingredients. Fresh guacamole and flaky white fish. What pushed it over the edge was a combination of friendly service and an authentic corn based tortilla. We will be back again and again. read more

Who's got good food at a food truck? Ad Mare that's who-wow what a lunch! Let me start by saying all food trucks need to take note: Ad Mare displays it's fresh produce outside it's truck-fresh yams, fresh beets-everything was fresh and you could tell-home made coleslaw, homemade tartar sauce with capers! To die for-the fish was light and crispy and the fresh vegetable chips worthy of the tartar sauce that I ate even when all my food was gone. See you next week Ad Mare-I will be counting the sleeps! read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Corner of Slater and O'Connor - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I'm absolutely stuffed and so happy. The fish and chips are really good and the special chips are wonderful. yum! The man who served us was very lovely as well. read more

Delicious! Had the fish tacos and they, as well as the accompaniments (potato, sweet potato and beet chips, coleslaw) were one of the best I ever had and I've had many! The price is reasonable as well - $10. Probably the most I'd pay for a "quick" lunch and this is well worth every cent. Also, don't be dissuaded by the long line - it means its good! They're fairly quick ( you have to expect to wait a bit for amazing) and the staff is very personable and friendly, My fave food truck so far! read more

I went here for lunch today, had the shrimp roll made with fresh matane shrimp. It comes with chips or salad or they let you do a bit of both. Which is what I chose. Salad comes witha little balsamic vinaigrette. Shrimp roll was great very fresh tasting on a toasted poppyseed roll. Will be back. read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Tried Ad Mare recently, the fish taco was delicious and I definitely intend to go back to try more of their food. The changing menu is fun and the location is really nice too. Only downside is how limited their hours are. read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Fish Taco - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Recently hosted a "Down East Kitchen Party" complete with Newfie band and "Screechin' In". We hired Ad Mare to provide the food. UNBELIEVABLE. If I could give them a 10 I would. We had many easterners attending and they said that outside of Nfld. they have never had such great fish. We are holding this event again next year and you can be sure we will be hiring them again. Everything was absolutely amazing. read more

Great food truck! They have daily specials featuring different fish. I tried the fish tacos with chips and coleslaw. There was an option to get a salad and a choice of white or wheat tortilla. The tacos were more burrito-style than taco but were super tasty. Everything was fresh and flavourful. The chips were super yummy--sweet potato, potato, and beet--loved it. They have a great ordering system. I really liked that they have a greeter who handles the orders and the money--shows they have a commitment to keeping things clean. After you place your order you get a numbered chip, and they call out numbers as the orders finish (didn't have to wait too long). The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about what they were serving. read more

I'm torn on this. The fish was excellent and the "chips" were good for what they were. HOWEVER, where else on the planet does "fish and CHIPs" not mean french fries. Really! They laughed and seemed surprised that I was surprised. "It's on the menu," they said. No, it is not. The menu simply said the "chips" were "potato, sweet potato, beet." It did not say they were not french fries. Very disappointing because that was not what I thought I was ordering and I felt cheated. read more

Ad Mare Seafood - Fish and "chips" from Ad Mare - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Fantastic food! Fish tacos with homemade chips and salad was so good. Everything freshly made and so flavourful. I was hesitant to try a seafood truck but wow! Looking forward to trying some of the other menu items next. read more

First time eating from this truck and I was blown away. I had the crab cake sliders. They were so tasty, fluffy and on terrific bread. The side dishes were perfect as well. I had the potato/beet chips which were fresh and a side salad with a delicious vinigrette. Just the right amount of food and cost 12$ with tax. I cant wait to go back! read more

Great price for the food you get. Sometimes the wait gets long on days with good weather but it's totally worth it to me! If you check their website or Twitter they have different daily menus with fish and chips being the constant menu item. The lobster roll, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, clam chowder and mussels were all great every time I try them. read more

They have literally no sense of urgency. No. Sense. of Urgency.They put out one dish every 10 minutes. Are you the third person? Then you're waiting half an hour. As for the food, I had fish and chips. One small piece of soggy, greasy fish ... and potato chips. Apparently they are completely unaware that fish and chips means crispy battered fish and french fries. It was inedible. I threw it out and went to Subway. Two hours later: That greasy taste is still in my mouth. read more

Such good tacos!! Cash only and sometimes there's a bit of a line, but worth it for sure :)

Got to do it at least once! It's fun but will it knock your socks off compared to a restaurant?..It wont. I had the fish and chips. The chips are pretty good but save your $10 for dining in somewhere with more gourmet options. read more

Two words, Lobster Poutine...... Wow. It is a really neat twist on poutine. The sweet potato and beet chips instead of fries was super fun and delicious. Every bite was screaming with Lobster goodness. My only disappointment was that I wanted more. I will 100% eat here again and recommend this food truck to any seafood lover out there. Eating at Ad Mare is a must if you are in Ottawa. read more

Been here three times. Definitely would recommend it. I've had the crab sliders, fish tacos and shrimp tacos. All the food is tasty and fresh. The only bummer is the line. read more

A lunchtime favorite for EDC employees, ad mare offers generous portions on their fish n chips and an amazing tasting taco (fish or shrimp), especially for the cold weather, they also offer a hot cup of clam chowder. They're fast and friendly and definitely a must try. Prices for tacos are a little steep, but well worth it. If you're looking to really fill up, get the fish n chips read more

One of my go-to lunch spots. Tasty and varied, I recommend the tacos and the chowder. Service is always with a smile, whether they're freezing in the van in the winter or cooking themselves as much as the fish in the summer. Recommend. read more

I went today and ordered the Fish Taco (10$) which was actually a fish wrap. The menu said TACO yet is was a tortilla. I was disapointed because I like the mix of texture i.e. crispy taco versus moist fish topping. The later was a mix of avocado, corn, tomato, mayo (homemade?) and of course fresh haddock. All ingredients were fresh but the mixture lacked seasonning. Maybe they should offer lime wedges, fresh coriander on the side to add more bite. read more