Ventured down to Manotick and was not disappointed. This cute bistro has a large outdoor patio that is mostly covered so it is nice and shady. I had to go inside to be greeted, which was a bit confusing as the sign out front said to wait to be seated. Regardless, I was able to walk up and get a nice patio table. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with shoestring fries. I also requested the creamy peppercorn sauce be on the side. I ended up mixing the creamy sauce with the hot sauce and it was an excellent choice. The fries were shoestring (one of my favourites), but were only semi-crispy. Next time I will ask them to be made extra crispy...just the way I like em. Definitely recommend a stop if you're in Manotick. read more

Black Dog Bistro - Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Shoestring Fries - Bistros Near Me - Manotick, Ontario

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Every time we eat here, every box gets ticked. Food. Atmosphere. Service. Today was no exception. Salmon and steak were very satisfying. Sticky toffee pudding was the perfect end to another great meal. read more

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Food and service was outstanding. Very friendly and welcoming. Bar side, where we sat with my friend and her Service Dog, made us feel very welcome. Shout out to Shelly and Karen were extra special to us and with Service Dog Kona from Rockport, MA. Was a special surprise to see her previous k9 pic of Sgt Rey on the outside wall at exit. A few tears were shed in honour of Sgt Rey. Thanks to Black Dog for remembering her. Kate, Karen and Bud will all return soon. Black Dog, you made our day. Thanks so much. read more

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A beautiful restaurant, beloved in Manotick. The server, Dan, was wonderful. I have never been impressed by the food. The menu rarely changes, and is not very creative. Tonight: the med chicken wrap was very dull. No flavour, no crispness or texture. I have had better at Subway. The fries were soggy, and the bowl holding them had arugula stuck to it. No one at the table had arugula, so this was, simply, a dirty bowl. My guests each had a caesar. One did not have the croutons included. There was a paucity of dressing. All said, very disappointing (again) for $115. read more

It doesn't look like much from the outside but you'll be pleasantly surprised by the inside. The food is great. The service was friendly and good. It was quite busy and loud the time we went there though. So if you're looking for a relaxing meal, I would suggest that maybe you check it out during the week. read more

My husband and I spent a lot of date nights there. Lamb shanks is my all time favorite.

What a great place in a beautiful area in Ontario! Manotick is a wonderful place and The Black Dog Bistro is excellent! They have 2 patios, the front one by the street and the back patio that we were at. It's much quieter in the back compared to the front and then of coarse they have a good sized interior space as well. It's quite a large place but that didn't slow down the service, our experience here was nothing but exceptional! Right away I noticed the food orders coming out and wow, the different dishes looked good! Food and drink was great and our server was personable and very efficient. He made our visit fun and I really enjoyed the charcuterie board. I had a couple Perth Breweries IPA and I really enjoyed them. One thing tho you must know, if you order a Caesar they don't use Motts Clamato but a more organic one with no msg which of coarse is a good thing but you have to know it does not taste the same. My wife wasn't a fan. But outside of that everything was great. If your in the area that's definitely a stop for at least a snack and refreshing beverage like we had! read more

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I like the black dog bistro. They have been one of my favourite date night spot. However my experience this time was not what I expected. I have to start with the good they serve one of the best drink. Made with fig that they make at this location. It was not available, that's OK and understandable as we have not had restaurants open for a while. I ordered a cocktail that was ok the lockdown one. I looked at the menu wanted to try something new and since I'm gluten intolerant I'm like let me order some chicken wings. Seems like that would be one of the option that would not come with bread or flour. Turns out the are breeded, I could not eat them but, I should have doubled check. I just think they should mention it in the menu. Then we ordered steak both were cooked wrong. We both ordered Medium rare, when we cut the steak it was blue not cooked at all in the middle. The food was also not warm. Again this could be because they have just reopened. However not a very pleasant Experience for this type of spot. read more

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The best food in Manotick. Highly recommend the burger. The waiter went above and beyond. Looking forward to going back next week.

Reliably good food. Service always decent enough. Ambiance relaxed. Not open Mondays. A reliable go-to with a reasonably varied menu.

Great food, great staff. Been going to Black Dog since 2008 and it's only gotten better. Love having this place so close by!

Always a crowd pleaser! The Black Dog is a Manotick staple: beloved by locals and adored by visitors. I haven't been in years, but I came here the other day to have lunch with my grandparents and was pleased to see it still holds up. It was surprisingly busy for a Thursday afternoon around 2pm. Service was fast and friendly and I was delighted to discover the menu has been updated with a few more vegetarian options. (Veggies: our work here is done.) This time around, my grandma and I both ordered the Black Dog Grilled Sandwich: melted brie, pear, and mango chutney with a side of fries. It was delicious, though the chutney was so subtle, I wasn't sure I had any on mine! Either way, a great lunch and would order it again for sure. Gramps went for the sandwich of the day: some sort of overflowing pulled pork masterpiece that he took to cutting with a fork and knife! He didn't talk much through that meal so I think it's safe to say he enjoyed it! Black Dog is a great spot for an outing with family, but still works for the younger crowd to enjoy brunch or drinks on the weekend. There is a small and squishy parking lot in the back and the entrance is accessible. :) read more

I recently had the absolute pleasure of dining at the wonderful Black Dog Bistro in Manotick. My first impression was the very friendly staff that greeted me. I ordered the lamp shank, which was absolutely divine. It was fall-off-the bone, full of flavour, and very appetizing. The sauce that it was served with was unbelievably splendid. The side dish of veggies were cooked to perfection. The restaurant was very clean and comfortable. I will certainly return. 10/10 Cheers, Dmitrii V. Dubrovinskii read more

Decided to take a day trip to Manotick since it was a nice and sunny weekend day. The bistro was the busiest spot on the whole main street. We were greeted by a friendly staff and seated on a semi outdoors patio. There's still no indoor dining. The menu is fairly large with plenty of options for all tastes - appetizers, drinks, etc. I decided to play it safe and ordered a crispy chicken burger. While waiting I observed the tables around and all the dishes were quite tasty looking. My burger came with a salad and got some sweet potato fries on the side. Not gonna lie, everything tasted delicious. The portion was large since i had no space for any desert in the end. Service was also some of the best I've had in a very long time. I guess it's good to know restaurants can still offer quite good food and service despite the pandemic. Only prices went up, but sadly it's inevitable. read more

Club sandwich wrap: it was good and the portion size was huge. Black angus burger: the meat was dry and not juicy but the salad was ok. Lamb pita: the pita was too hard to chew, the lamb was nicely seasoned. Fish and fries: the batter was not too thick, the fish was only ok. The service was not good, she only came took our order, did not even ask how the food was and she didn't even smile. read more

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The pasta was swimming in oil. The scallops were good but the whole thing was ruined with the river of grease in the bowl of pasta. read more

Black Dog Bistro - Scallops were good but man, the oil in the pasta was off the charts. Lay off the grease. - Bistros Near Me - Manotick, Ontario

I finally came back to Black Dog for a full meal, and it was fantastic! We were seated right by the beautiful fireplace, and it was super cozy and lovely. Our server was really friendly and helpful, but it took a long time for us to get our orders taken. However, once our food finally arrived it was divine. I split the fried calamari with one of my girlfriends, and it was perfect. A great seasoning and texture along with a tangy mustard dip made it one of the best calamari dishes I've had. I also had a wonderful Riesling here (though I can't remember what it was called!) that was perfectly chilled. For my main I went with a fairly safe bet - the club wrap. You would think a wrap might be boring, but this was so fresh and flavourful it was fantastic. The sweet potato fries were also excellent and served with a slightly spicy mayo that made that even more tasty! The food and atmosphere here are phenomenal, and our server was sweet, but I had to take off a star for having to wait so long for our order to be taken and our food to be brought out. I'll definitely be back though, as it may have just been an off night. read more

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Love the atmosphere, service and food. My daughter's puppy and I are frequent visitors during the patio season. Just a short drive from barrhaven. Chewie, our toy poodle, recommends the cooked chicken breast that is a salad option read more

Love this restaurant, it always has a warm and intimate atmosphere, and the owner always greets you at the door. Their Mussels are always perfect, and I've never had a disappointing main dish. Make sure to make reservations, a seat here is highly sought after read more

My husband and I recently had lunch on the patio and were served by Audrey who was an excellent server, warm, knowledgable, funny and attentive. Audrey informed us that she is retiring from the restaurant biz to enjoy her hot tub and pool after 12 years at Black Dog. We were privileged to have caught her on her last days there. Enjoy your leisure time, Audrey! For those of you thinking of checking this gem of a place out, never fear, the rest of the staff is excellent and the food is consistently yummy ;) read more

Love this restaurant! The desserts are excellent- I recommend the chocolate torte and coconut cream pie. Main courses I've tried are the ribs, fish and chips and filet. Always good and the portions are generous. Can't wait until they reopen next week! read more

Great atmosphere and very good craft beer selection!The szechuan wings are a really good! The only thing I would like to have is fries with those wings to make it a meal for the same price. I find wings pricey in most places but when you get fries, then I don't mind as much. read more

This is the 3rd time i have been here. I love it. The food is great! Quaint eating area. The upstairs aria is more private. If you want a pub feel- walk over to the bar area. Beer on tap. read more

I went to the Black Dog with my family, and we enjoyed our time there. I ordered a burger with bacon and cheese, and it was a standard, good burger (came with fries). I would call this place your "standard restaurant experience". The atmosphere and artwork of the place was an... interesting mix of rustic-meets-classical, to include various artwork pieces of dogs. The staff were friendly, and the place was clean. I would probably go back then next time I am in Manotick. read more

Their food is so yummy. My mom and I have a gluten allergy and they go above and beyond to accommodate us. I love their spicy shrimp Thai salad, and their margaritas and daiquiris are to die for!! read more

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Always quick and delicious. Staff are very friendly and they're taking serious Covid precautions so I feel safe!

Have been going to the Black Dog Bistro for years now and I love it! I always receive great customer service and the food is delicious. The sticky toffee pudding is to die for. read more

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Arrived for an 8:our reservation (they chose an odd time) and were told our reservation was for another time than they gave us on the phone and we'd have to wait. Despite that, staff were warm, helpful and accommodating... except for the manager, who was argumentative at the end of the meal when we mentioned what had happened. Food is good but not great. The French onion soup is a bit off somehow, but everything else was quite enjoyable. Simple but yummy desserts. Very good wine list without being at all pretentious or overpriced. read more

The food was good, I had the shrimp salad and my friend had the gyro with sweet potatoes side. The wine selection was excellent. I can't say the service was great as the waitress didn't help my friend feel very welcome with her baby. Lots of parking in the back, if you're driving. read more

Yummy! This is a fantastic little spot with excellent food and good staff. We've been twice so far and loved both times. It's a small venue with nice atmosphere. Make sure you make a reservation as it's most often packed. I think it's a perfect spot for dinner for two or a evening out with another couple. There is a very small parking area and plenty of other street parking. read more

The menu has been the same for several years which is odd for any restaurant that wants to keep things interesting and surprise patrons. Popular place with the locals so maybe locals in Manotick do not like change. I would rate the food above average, service good, ambience not great for a couple looking for a nice quiet laid back meal. Try Babbos Italian resto a block away for better food and really nice ambiance. read more

We were excited when we stumbled on this place. We were driving to a pizza shop but it looked bad. I saw cars down the street so we investigated. Cute inside. Warm and inviting. Our server was friendly and prompt in serving. Unfortunately the food was not great. The food price and the food quality did not match. My salad had grilled chicken on it that was so dry that my knife bounced off it. The asparagus was way over cooked. It was yellow and limp. The kale was bitter and limp. It was not fresh!! My husbands dinner was not much better in the Cubano . I ordered a glass of wine. I didn't know they had 2 sizes. The waiter didn't mention and brought me the larger fill. I realized this when we got the bill. 3 words- won't be back! Very disappointed. read more

We stopped here for lunch last week. It is one of the more popular places in Manotick and there were no unreserved tables inside. Fortunately, there were a number of tables outside. The service was prompt and friendly. As we were in a bit of a rush, my sister ordered a Tandoori salad with chicken and curried chick peas. I had two starters - duck confit wontons with a dipping sauce and a serving of sweet potato fries with a Dijon mustard dipping sauce. We decided to share everything. All three dishes were excellent and the quantities were perfect for a light lunch. read more

Incredibly delicious food. I recommend the charcuterie board and ribs. Great ambiance and decor. Service was very slow though. I understand it was busy that night but after being seated we waited at least 5-10 mins to even just get acknowledged by our server. Once the board came in it took a whole hour before the rest of our food to come. We were literally picking at the last morsels off the board to pass the time. I dunno of it was just the server or the actual kitchen. It was a good thing we weren't all starving from the get go. 5 stars for food, 3 starts for service read more

Not family friendly. The restaurant was incredibly loud the moment we walked in. Near the end of our meal the hostess told our table to be quiet even though we were no louder than the surrounding tables. We felt targeted because we had children in a nice restauran. read more

One of the best restaurant experience I've had in a long time. Situated in the quiet and friendly town of Manotick, this bistro is a great place to hangout after sports. On this occasion, I went alone for a meal and sat at the bar. Jane - my server was incredibly polite, welcoming and cheerful. Since I was sitting alone at the bar, various staff came and chatted with me and asked how everything was. I ordered an Apple Martini, along with Farm Chicken stuff w/goat cheese. Jane was very quick with the martini and the main course took about 10-12 minutes to prepare. The chicken was moist and the wild rice pilaf with veggies were a great compliment. A White Russian to finish and indulge my sweet-tooth. Quaint, friendly and delicious. Can't ask for a better meal. Their menu online is a bit out of date - my guess is that it changes with the seasons. read more

When I first moved to barrhaven, I thought my fate was sealed. Trips to Costco, Loblaws or the movie theatre were now going to be the new normal. There were periods where I'd go downtown maybe once a month, sometimes not at all. And then, a recommendation came out of nowhere to go the black dog bistro in Manotick. My "downtown" friends were excited that they'd venture to the "country" while my wife and I were probably even more excited knowing that this place is only 10 minutes away :) I think I'm reasonable and sometimes too forgiving with my reviews, but this place deserves a 10/10. Truly one of the best meals I've had in my 8 years in Ottawa. I had the beef short rib and it literally melted in your mouth. It's a seasonal dish so it's not always there, but it should be because it's just THAT good. Atmosphere is cool - looks like fine dining downstairs, and upstairs there's another dining room that's more casual and there's also this cubby room that's private. That's where we sat. Probably because my city friend are loud and obnoxious and they wanted us to be as far removed as possible from everyone else.....kidding Can't wait to come back read more

This has been a pretty regular site for our date nights and is a place we take our family and friends and out of town guests. We enjoy just about everything. The service, the venue ( especially the patio in the summer) the drink menu and the people. Our favourite is the steak which is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the Black Dog for all it has to offer. It will always be a favourite :) M & C Thanks read more

This place was excellent! When I walked up to the patio, I was immediately greeted by the owner and seated by a hostess. I was dining with clients and the restaurant was very conducive and accommodating to our business needs. They have a nice selection of beer, wine and liquors. The menu was excellent, food was delicious (!), desserts were outstanding (and the offering was robust), and service was great. Top notch all around. read more

Every time I eat at the Black Dog, I'm encouraged by my taste buds to come back again. I find it the perfect mix of fancy and comfort to be able to bring friends, family, or a business associate. I'm looking forward to the summer time 'quick-eats' window. Yum! read more