One of our favourite restaurants. The ribs and hamburgers are the best in Ottawa. Casual, friendly dining. Great wine lists that are ever changing. Beautiful big patio for long summer afternoon lunches. Dont leave without trying the sticky toffee pudding. read more

Black Dog Bistro - Bistros Near Me - Manotick, Ontario

I'm usually a big fan of the black dog and if you live in the south end of the city it's just as close as going downtown. I expected to leave a 5 star review but this past weekend their ability to cook your steak to order was off. Garlic mashed was great and so is their special butter. Will be back again and expect it back to a 5 star. read more

Went here tonight with my friend for a small bite to eat and a drink. I had the romaine and brie salad with shrimp and it was pretty good! I'd like to come back and try another meal with more substance (I wasn't overly hungry tonight) but from the service to the atmosphere I was very pleased. The staff were all very friendly and upbeat, which really can make or break a dining experience. I will definitely be making my way back when I'm in Manotick again! read more

Black Dog Bistro - Bistros Near Me - Manotick, Ontario

First time there. Was surprised at how close it is to Ottawa. No longer than going downtown from suburbs. Great atmosphere - lived the ambiance. Great menu - not too long but enough selection for all tastes. Great service. A kid at a nearby table had spilled crumbs all over the floor under the table so our server apologized to us because she wanted to vacuum it up and it might disturb us. The vacuum was so quiet we likely wouldn't have even noticed but we were touched that she did that. Great restaurant and it had a warm buzz about it without being loud. read more

G-G-G-Gorgeous presentation at this friendly bistro located just outside Ottawa in the quaint little town of Manotick. Always buzzing with local foodies, Black Dog offers a wide array of creative dishes sure to please any palate. The decor of this boutique bistro is modern, but the ambience is warm and welcoming. The food is imaginative, and the service is capable and pleasant. A little bit of a trek oustide the downtown core, but if you leave time before or after, you can visit the shops nearby. You will be welcomed in as an old friend, so order up a Flirtini Martini and join in the fun! read more

Charming location, ambiance and decor are the main attractions for this cozy, rustic wooden-beam-bearing establishment in Manotick. Service is friendly and efficient, the kitchen is obviously well organized enough to accommodate a large dining area without having the patrons waiting a long time between courses. Now, for the food. First off, the menu appears to be attempting to find balance between casual dining, with pub-like fare, and higher end dining, with your usual French inspired bistro cuisine. Secondly, portions are large enough to leave you satisfied without having you go home 'incapacitated'. As for the taste - I can only refer to my own dishes, which were 'okay'. I started off with the crab cakes, which had a pleasant 'onctuous' consistency but were a bit on the salty side and featured a whole shrimp stuffed inside of them - which is fine albeit surprising. My main was the bouillabaisse, a traditional dish from Southern France, typically found in the Marseille region, which is boiled seafood swimming in a fragrant broth, very rustic and, from my past experience quite delicious and comforting. This was the main miss of the night. The whole thing was quite bland and lacked the addition of fresh herbs to spice things up a bit. For dessert, I had the sticky toffee pudding in caramel sauce - which was more akin to a spiced muffin - and although tasty, lacked the 'sticky', moistness of toffee pudding. Their desserts are apparently made in individual portions - although practical, sometimes the taste/texture will suffer. All in all, the food that I tried did not knock my socks off but the overall experience was very pleasant, enough to make me want to return and try other dishes - which looked quite appealing on the tables of my fellow patrons that night. read more

Very quaint restaurant with a nice patio. Food is trendy and very good. We had the stuffed portobello mushrooms, bruschetta, and mussels. The mussels were a little overcooked this time (last time they were perfect), but still good, especially if you dunked them in the broth. Bruschetta was delicious but could have come with more bread. Desserts were amazing. My favourite was the peanut butter cup. Snickers pie was a close second. I highly recommend the Fruile to drink read more

Black Dog Bistro - Bistros Near Me - Manotick, Ontario

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I had heard great things about this place and always wanted to go but never made the trip out to Manotick for it. A couple colleagues and I decided to head out here after a round of golf and it was a great choice. We called ahead and made a reservation just in case and it was a good idea for sure. Upon arrival we were actually one more person than expected and they quickly fixed up our table and while we waited for a couple minutes 2 other people came to make sure we had been served. We got our table and ordered a couple bottles of wine right away - The Amarone - which was very smooth and at the perfect temperature. We ordered a couple charcuterie boards for the 5 of us and everything on it was quite good. A mix of 4 cheeses, 2 meats, grapes, dried cranberries, walnuts, baguette, two different types of crackers, caramelized onions, a marmalade and dijon mustard along with a few other odds and ends I am forgetting. Everything I tried on the board was great and I definitely would recommend it. For dinner I ordered the lamb burger along with their matchstick fries and everything was hot, fresh and very flavourful. I would definitely recommend trying the burger - it is a house made lamb patty with goat cheese and roasted red peppers on top. The fries didn't need any ketchup - they were tasty and well seasoned. The others at my table ordered the lamb shank and were quite happy with the portion size and flavour of everything. The seafood papperdelle - no complaints and the fresh pasta looked delicious and another lamb burger. Again only good things to say about the meal. For dessert I got the creme brulee and I highly recommend it - the top was nice and crunchy while the underneath was still a solid texture, which I love. It was perfect. My colleague ordered the peanut butter cup and said it was really good as well. Overall, I would definitely head back to this spot - it would be a great place for a celebration dinner or a romantic date out. The service was fast, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I will definitely be making the trip out to Manotick again to go here. read more

I went there with close friends to celebrate our anniversary. The service was excellent; every meal came out at the same time and was exactly as ordered; the food was delicious as agreed by everyone. Even the gluten free items ordered got a thumbs up. A nice surprise was the constant refilling of water carafes, something not often seen unless requested. Lots of Parking too. I'll be visiting again very soon. read more

Highly recommend the club wrap. I believe it was ham Turkey bacon lettuce etc in a nice warm tomato basil wrap. I think it needs cheese ! I ask to add cheese - it makes it just perfect. By far the best French fries I've eaten!! They are doing it right! read more

Best place to eat in Manotick! Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food.

Second visit and we did not have a good experience. I specifically asked our server if the entree I was ordering was spicy - I was told it wasn't. It was, so I asked for Parmesan to calm the spice. It didn't work and I couldn't even enjoy a glass of wine with my meal. My server after I set aside my barely eaten meal if I wanted to take it home!!! After I told her I couldn't eat it. True story. The server didn't try to see if I wanted anything different. Didn't even seem to think there was a problem. After she realized I wasn't happy. Then she offered free dessert. At this point in time I just wanted to leave, was very disappointed. We were charged for everything. I DO NOT recommend this place - they do not care to find solutions to problems. Clearly they just want your money. I'd leave zero stars if I could. read more

Yummy and delicious food. We had the flank steak and salmon.. To die for! Pricey but worth it for a special occasion

Had the ribs they have to be one of the best I have ever had. The triple chocolate cake is so good and the service is amazing.

Great place to eat. Stopped in for lunch and I highly recommend. Large drink menu with different beers and cider on tap. The food was great--I had a salmon burger and it was delicious. Perfect place for a quick bite. Only gave four stars because the service is a bit slow. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Delicious food. Always professional service. Please keep up the good work!

AMAZING!!!!! In the 10+ occasions I have eaten their, it has never disappointed and gets better with each visit! Great food, amazing ambiance and incredible staff. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch, Friday afternoon. There were a few people on the deck, but we had the inside much to ourselves. We had the Burgers. Excellent meal, quality throughout. ~$30. Seasoned just right, with good quality cheese. The fries were great. The staff were friendly. The Black Dog is now our local favourite. In today's connected world, it would have been nice to have wi-fi. Rogers signal was below 3G. read more

My favourite restaurant in Ottawa! I strongly recommend the crab cakes, ribs, and peanut butter cup for dessert.

Beet salad, sticky toffee cake and lotus green tea - so good! The service was great and the coziness of this restaurant makes you want to stay longer (hence the cake). Will be back for dinner next week with friends. read more

AMAZING! Black Dog is our go-to spot to celebrate special occasions and we've thoroughly enjoyed every meal we've had here. The food is delicious and their staff is always attentive providing excellent service. I should also mention that they are extremely accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions or food allergies. Pro tip: Make a reservation! read more

Delicious! My favourite local restaurant to go to! They always have drink specials, never be disappointed with anything in the menu. Just make sure you make a reservation for the weekends. They're popular and fill up fast. read more

This a great restaurant for all occasions. I have been upstairs for my company Christmas lunch and dined many times on the Main level. The food is always delicious with the finest ingredients. I enjoy the little added touches like the caramelized butter with their bread, the dried cranberries as garnish in my drink, the Black Dog goes the extra distance to make your visit a good one. read more

My wife ended up getting food poisoning shortly after our visit. The staff seemed to just ignore us for long stretches of time. Finally we flagged someone down to go and find our waitress so we could actually order. A suggestion to the restaurant: get a proper gluten free menu so your staff don't have to run back and forth to the kitchen to check 7 items on the menu to be sure they are celiac friendly. A g free menu makes things easier on your staff, and easier on your customers. read more

This place is amazing. I loved the food and presentation is date night quality with casual ambience. The service is relaxed. The menu is traditional pub far with a flare. I loved it! read more

One of the best kept secrets in Ottawa. Great selection of craft...microbrew beers. Great food in a friendly...comfortable setting. Highly recommended for a casual night out. read more

Lovely weekday lunch here: excellent attentive and knowledgeable service. Great noontime menu offerings with a selection of gourmet sandwiches, pasta and salads. Several of our group had the roasted beet and goat cheese salad, also Nicoise salad served with lightly grilled salmon, and a vegetarian wrap with sweet potato fries. Lots of great gluten- free options including sandwiches and pasta. read more

Consistently good food, attentive service and a cool environment (the blues station ambience is really pleasant). Outside seating, though a bit noisy being so close to the road, is pleasant on warm days. A great place to go for a casual, unhurried, and delightful experience. read more

Love love love. My favorite restaurant with great food, cozy atmosphere and fantastic service. I've never had a bad meal here!