This restaurant is absolutely stunning and the staff are so kind. The seafood tower has us wanting to come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Harmons Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

We came for my fiancé's birthday. The ambiance was nice and the service was excellent. The steaks were well cooked and you could taste that they were dry aged. The sides were all very good but they were all very heavy. The mac and cheese was very creamy. The brussel sprouts and mushrooms were cooked in lots of butter. Overall, everything tasted good but I would have liked some of the sides to be a bit lighter! Prices are a bit high so definitely more of a special occasion place for me! read more

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Abby's Wine Bar (downstairs) Off the top this Burger has been in my crosshairs since forever. Well at least since I visited Harmons upstairs. I have been meaning to visit for lunch but never could make it to Elgin when they are open for that serving of the day. Therefore, when I found myself in the neighbourhood on a Tuesday around opening at dinnertime, I thought why not? Moreover, It is almost December and the festive season is upon us so I wanted to indulge in some BEEF before Turkey season. Coincidently, I just (after my visit) received a communique from Harmons with a 'new' menu for Abby's and noticed that the Burger price was listed at $26 whereas on the website it is still $20. I paid $26 but thought that was the dinner price rather than lunch. So I cannot confirm the value aspect - I don't have to say $20 is better than $26 do I? Okay let's get the fries out of the way. At this point in my life (not necessarily the best ever) these are the BEST fries in Ottawa for me. That includes Chip Wagons, Fast food joints and most homemade. I first experienced them with my tasting menu (see review) at Harmons. With or without the 'Truffle Aioli' they are simply so good. I prefer them straight-up. No nothing once they hit the table! Obviously, it has everything to do with the beef tallow. The Burger? I was never a fan of the 'Big Mac' but have had a couple in the past 20 years whereas; the first 30 I never touched one. The 2 latest trends in Burger presentations are the 'Smash' which I do prefer and the other where there is everything in the kitchen on the Burger - not to mention multiple patties? Cannot wrap my head around it. I always am wondering aloud, not having witnessed someone ordering one, "how do they eat that?". Well Abby's 'dry aged burger' with cheddar, bacon, tomato, caramelized onions, arugula, horseradish aioli and pickles is in the latter category. I honestly tried. I truly did. The bun literally just barely covered the contents. That was before I took a bite. YIkes. So for the first time in my life I used a knife and fork to eat my burger man? AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT!! There's a culinary adjective referred to as 'Deconstructed' which is often used when chefs serve a dish, commonly layered, combined or such, with the components separated. I think this burger when I tasted the components individually was savoury. Especially the patty. However, all in one? Still not sure how I could of done it differently. This is nothing to do with Abby's quality. It just happened to be the first place I had a burger that I could not eat with my hands. There are many places (you five know who you are) that are serving massive burgers. Maybe, it is the same reasons I never got on board with the 'Big Mac'. If you like a messy Burger overflowing-full of tasty components and 5 star service then the Abby's Dry Aged Burger is for you. read more

Harmons Steakhouse - Steak and sides - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The steak was excellent, which is the main reason for the two stars. However, our anniversary dinner was severely let down. We found a piece of glass in the salad, which is unacceptable. Although the manager removed the salad from our bill, the experience was already ruined. There was also no acknowledgment of our special occasion. We still paid the bill including the 18% gratuity, but we cannot recommend this place due to the major safety issue. read more

Harmons Steakhouse - Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Great check in service super polite staff. Amazing food and drinks tried the 5A Kobe was probably one of the best steaks Ive had. Super clean space with great view of Elgin st. read more

Harmons Steakhouse - 5A Kobe with lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Best steak and fries I've had anywhere in Canada. Cannot wait to go back and order a larger steak. Cool classy vibe and great service. This is a perfect place for a cozy date night or a chill solo dinner. read more

Harmons Steakhouse - The 6oz tenderloin has four small slices (two are shown in this pic, served perfectly rare). - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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I am not one to frequent steakhouses, but this one really raised the bar on my expectations on one. From the décor, to the service, to the food this place exceeds all my experiences and taste, but at this price point, should I expect anything less? Beef tallow fries - The perfect fry; crispy, fluffy and cut to the right size. The fries also didn't feel oily and were tasty by itself. It came with a dish of truffle aioli, augmenting the flavour even more! I'm salivating with just the thought of the fries. Mac and cheese - This was cheesy creamy, everything you'd expect from a great mac and cheese. It's a bit heavy if you go for a more fatty steak, so I would skip this option if you're looking to get something more fatty. Broccolini - The broccolini was cooked nicely. Charred and had a nice crunch while still being fully cooked. I would recommend as it's a nice pallet cleanser between each bite of the delicious steaks. Seared Scallops - Beautifully seared gigantic scallops. The inside was perfectly cooked giving it that delicate buttery texture. It also takes on the lemon sauce well. Would get again. Ribeye Wagyu - The steak 20oz steak came on a plate pre-cut to the perfect thickness. Taking a slice of the steak you see the beautiful cross-section of a perfectly seared steak. The first bite of this steak was pure bliss, a subtle nutty flavour from the aged steak came out. Next a flush of butteriness flows through as the meat and fats melt in your mouth and into your palette. It was one of the best steaks I've had, seasoned just enough to bring out the flavours of the meat. But its one of those things that I would say (my wallet hopes) is a once in a lifetime experience. I would be open to coming back to try their other offerings at a lower (but still high end) price point. read more

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Abbey's Wine Bar review. Went out on a cold winter night for beef. Steak frites, burger and short rib were all good. Smaller portions. Fries were great. Ambiance was nice. My only nit was way too much customer "service". I was actually grilled as to why I wanted to take a look at Harmon's above. Plus staff repeatedly coming by my table. Too much of a good thing. read more

I cannot recommend the Brussel sprouts here enough, The steak is to die for and I think the best steak dinner I've ever had read more

Harmons Steakhouse - Bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Let me start off by saying this place isn't cheap. You can buy a ribeye and cook it yourself for a lower cost. So what are you paying for and why am I rating this 5*? Service Everyone serving us was professional, kind, and knowledgeable. Our waiter seemed like a genuine steak nerd who lovingly took us through the different taste profiles of the different cuts, along with suggestions on how much to order that ended up being the perfect amount. To me, it seemed like everyone enjoyed what they were doing. When you're paying this kind of money, you want to feel a bit pampered and Harmon's definitely delivers there too. At the same time, it didn't feel stuffy or forced, so it still felt comfortable dining there. Drinks The Last Word and the Penicillin cocktails are some of the best I've had in recent memory, and I have gone to a lot of cocktail bars. Wonderful calibration of flavours resulting in the right kick of citrus acidity, spiciness from ginger or pepper, gentle sweetness that wasn't cloying... they were the kind of cocktails that you would never get tired of. I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of them! Food They've got a selection of steaks that you simply wouldn't find at your average market, and of course it was cooked to a perfect medium rare and seasoned appropriately. We were given chimichurri, a blue cheese sauce, and their take on an HP Sauce along with different types of salt. While unnecessary, it kept the experience exciting with varied bites. As a restaurant that focuses on beef, their beef tallow fries are a must order -- simply delicious and I wish more restaurants would do their fries in tallow. Since Harmons and Whalesbone are affiliated, they have great oysters too (though next time I'll have them at Whalesbone because of a better selection of accompaniments). Every single piece of food that my girlfriend and I ate was delicious. I feel like we were able to eat more than we normally would because of this. This isn't a place I'd go to every week, but it's perfect for a special occasion where you want to treat yourself and a special someone. read more

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Okay, It's 10:30pm and my fiancée and I just left this restaurant. What an absolutely fantastic experience. Not only was our food amazing, the service was immaculate. Everyone was so nice. The hostesses, the waiter, the bus boy AND who I assume was the manager. Across the board, amazing service. Okay, onto the food. We started off with some champagne, and then I had a cocktail, which was great and my fiancé had some delicious Malbec. Following that up, their house baked popovers with beef tallow butter? Unreal. Then our apps, I got the oysters Rockefeller which was actually 9 oysters in 6 shells to make sure they were fully stuffed, and my fiancée got the Caesar which was bright and perfectly garlicky. For our main, we split the Australian Wagyu ribeye, which came with 3 sauces and 2 salts. On the side, we got frites, Brussels sprouts and mushrooms. The Brussels sprouts blew my mind. They were cooked in bacon and served with an apple cider gastrique that balanced it perfectly. For dessert, crème brûlée. A subtle orange scent and a thick, crackable sugar top made this dessert unforgettable. Finally, the small touches. These people went above and beyond. The bill was accompanied by house made morning buns to be enjoyed at home, prepackaged and ready to go, as well a few pieces of dark chocolate. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. If anyone asked me for a CANT miss food spot here in Ottawa, this would be my go-to. read more

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We dined on Saturday for the first time. It was a family event to celebrate Father's Day. The service made us feel like royalty. The food was fresh and very flavorful. Thank you very much. It's our new favorite ottawa restaurant read more

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Fabulous food and service -would not hesitate to come here for special occasions. They truly know the meaning of great food and great service read more

Harmons is a very good steak house. They have a curated list of Canadian, US, Wagyu and other beef that is probably second to none in the city. The dry aging locker is at street level like a butcher shop window and it draws you in. Rather than a big, showy room, Harmons has a series of smaller, more intimate rooms that make conversation possible for those of us who still indulge in that past time. The service is excellent- friendly and professional as one expects in a place like this. The food was perfectly cooked. We both opted for Canadian dry-aged steaks and they were au point. A high point was the bread, which combined the qualities of Yorkshire Pudding and a croissant. We even got a sweet version to take home for the next day's breakfast. They also have an excellent and diverse wine list and roaming sommelier to help with selections. We had a sumptuous Minervois. It is certainly not cheap but it is very high quality in all respects. read more

My husband and I Treated ourselves after he had gone with work for our anniversary. knowing it's owned by the same people who owned whalesbone we had high hopes of a delicious meal. My husband had not been super impressed with his steak the last time but wanted to give it another chance. we ordered the shrimp cocktail which was a perfect size and delicious and both got a cocktail before our main meals. he ordered a steak and I ordered the scallops and we shared a side of asparagus and brussels sprouts. The steak was cooked as we asked but a little bit tougher than expected for the price that you're paying and the scallops were only so so fairly bland and nothing to write home about. The asparagus was delicious and the brussels sprouts or OK the portions were far too large for just two people. would be ideal to have a half portion when just sharing between two people. Our bill came out almost $400 for just drinks an appetizer and the main which is par for this restaurant but for the price I was expecting a lot more. Also they have staff everywhere doing random things like constantly cleaning your table and filling up your water before it's even half empty which is great but just there's no need for that many people coming to your table at all times it seemed a little bit over the top trying to be something that it's not. Is it an experience sure but there are other steak houses like Luxe which doesn't get as much chatter about and I think was just as good . Harmon's is not a place I'd run back to or want to spend $$ on. read more

A truly fine steakhouse in absolute terms and your first place to go if you're coming from out of town and looking for New York or Kobe quality selections. Atmosphere is classy but casual. Service is impeccable, upping the quality of Ottawa to international levels. Wine list is again surprisingly deep and rich, a first for ottawa. Side dishes were nuanced and healthy. Premium experience matches the cost. Overall a superior gem for those who are used to top quality or want to learn some of the finer things. read more