Definitely an OG when it comes to Shisha lounge in Ottawa. It's always going to be busy especially…read morewhen the temperature is warm so be prepared to wait. During the winter, the patio is closed. Once inside I found the area closer to the entrance to be calmer and quiet. Further inside, it's loud, plenty of smoke and a little congested. The place has gone through renovations throughout the year, it's a lot more modern this recent time I visited. There was only 1 washroom if I'm not mistaken, there was a line ups. The service was fine, we did have to ask a few times for things but they were nice and apologetic for the wait. Beside desserts, there isn't food available, I did see a food truck outside so they allow outside food. You can also buy nuts from the counter. The shisha is priced accordingly $20 with various flavours to choose from. The coals were replaced in a timely manner as well. AODA: barriers in place (stairs) inside.

nice staff and chill atmosphere. would give it a 5 if it had some music playing. Other than that it…read morewas nice

This restaurant in the heart of the ByWard Market in the historic district of Ottawa Ontario Canada…read moreserves pub favorites. They have both indoor and outdoor patio seating. We sat inside at a booth with many viewable screens. I had the Fish and Chips $22.95. It was so delicious. Our server was very friendly and efficient.

Great fish and chips and the General Tso's cauliflower was super delicious. Service was swift but…read morenot rushed. Thanks to seated looking toward the outside on the back area, we were able to sit comfortably and wait for the heavy rain and sideway wind storm to pass by, over beer and lunch. Good food, good service.

The Short Version: Delicious food in a hotel restaurant! Is…read moreit possible? Yes it is! Lol. The arepas were excellent! The Long Version: The Alembic Stillhouse is the restaurant/pub attached to the Cartier Suites Hotel. It has the usual pub fare like fish and chips, burgers, chicken fingers, etc. but it also has some Latin American dishes like arepas, tequenos, tostones and churros. My husband and I had dinner here and it was overall really good. I had the Arepa with Soup ($15) and added a second arepa for an additional $9. I got the Pabellon and Reina arepas. The soup of the day was tomato basil. My husband had the fish and chips ($18). I really enjoyed my arepas. The Pabellon was layered with shredded beef and feta cheese on top (the open end), and black beans and plantains on the bottom (the closed end). The Reina had the filling uniformly distributed - pieces of lean chicken breast mixed with avocado and cilantro crema. The corn meal arepa shell was crispy on the outside and held the fillings very well. I can't even decide which one I liked better because both were so good. I didn't like the tomato basil soup though. It had a cheesy note to it which I found off-putting. However, my husband loved it, so I gave it to him. My husband enjoyed his fish and chips. I had a bit of his fish and while it was crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside, it had a strong fishy smell and taste that I didn't like. The fries were crispy and hot but were from frozen. Service was pleasant. The place has a pub feel. They have karaoke on Fridays starting at 8pm. We left before it started, lol. 5 stars for the arepas, 3 stars for the other food I tried, so 4 stars overall since service was good. I would get the arepas again. Street parking is the best bet (some streets have free parking and some streets have paid metered parking which is about $3 an hour). There's indoor hotel parking but it's a daily rate and over $20. Review #85 (2026)

It's a bit tucked away, but still central downtown. It's attached to a hotel near Elgin St. You'd…read morebe surprised to know that they sell Venezuelan food here. They have arepas! We went with the Alembic Poutine and the Pabellon, something we know and something different. It was all super tasty! The meats were the best part as well as that crispy plantain! And the black beans, wow! It's different than the usual black beans you would get. They've added some spices in there and other veg to really make it flavourful. A unique experience in Ottawa!

So I struggled to write this because I used to love this restaurant. The portion sizes were…read moresignificantly shrunk, and the brewed coffee was horrendous. I usually get a latte there but decided on a regular one, that was a mistake. Their food did taste good, and their chutney was still delicious but the service was a bit gruff. They weren't rude by any means but I was ignored for 10 mins just waiting to ask for a takeout box. I could tell he was a bit overwhelmed and probably having an off morning, so I didn't take it personally. But when I'm paying $30 for one breakfast bowl and a coffee, I'd expect more than 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and a few mushrooms in it. The food is delicious but you're definitely overpaying and 50/50 on the coffee lol

In search for weekend brunch this place came up we thought of trying it out. Parking in streets is…read morenot existent. Had really look at side streets a bit far to get one. All the nearby spots are reserved for the apartment dwellers in the building. Ordered a Huevo Ranchero ($16) - which came with scrambled eggs two corn tortillas with salsa, cheese, sour cream and a side order of fries. The eggs could have used some seasoning even with salsa it needed something extra A Vegan Breakfast Bowl ($14) - a mixture of tofu, spinach, mushrooms and tomato chutney - which somehow tasted to all 4 of us like onion chutney. The vegetables done good, but tofu again had just no flavour. Tofu had a spice rub all over, but it tasted like plain tofu. The Bacun strips were rice paper rolls with some attempted flavours but none came through. And two Vegan Bennies ($16) - a super grainy slice of bread topped with the same tofu, green onions, Bacun and some red pepper strips (NOT Coulis as described in the menu). If some person was having a tofu dish for the first time I think they would describe tofu as no flavour at all. We vegans know that you can do amazing things with Tofu. The home fries in the above dishes was the best - now that we could give 5 out 5. All of us had to go and get Sriracha and Ketchup from the counter to rescue the dishes. Coffee was too weak as well. When you go in and order on the counter and you get food delivered to your table. Should the restaurant still offer to tip on the machine BEFORE even we were served? The order did take a long time, the table not clean when we sat, no condiments on the table and coffee refills slow. An extra star for giving tons of vegan options

I stopped by Chances R on my way to Montreal because I was looking for a breakfast restaurant…read more Looking at their menu it seems like they're more lunch and dinner oriented with about 5 breakfast options. I got the breakfast with meat and pancakes. Everything was good. Service was fast. It was a week before Christmas on a Thursday and the restaurant was packed. They gave us the last seat without a reservation. Overall a pleasant experience, my only complaint is that they only gave me 2 slices of bacon. I feel like that's not a lot. Everything else was great.

We were a table of eight and everyone enjoyed their meals. Sam was our waiter and he was excellent…read moretending to seven women and one guy. One commented that the coffee was so so. People ordered dishes like Eggs Benedict, the roast beef dip, breakfast, which they allowed us to order 20 minutes past the time, and everyone was very pleased with the portions and the food itself. We sat at a table beside the bar, and it was nice and secluded from the rest of the restaurant. Very pleased that I booked here at this restaurant for our reunion get together. We had a great time! Thanks again, Sam! You're truly a professional!

Its been more than a decade that I've been to this Moxies and they have done some improvements to…read morethe interior. It's brighter and has a lighter feeling than other locations. More creams and lighter oaks used in the dinning room. It was a pleasant and nice change. The fam and I came here for a family get together and it was fine. I do frequent Moxies in other parts of the city frequently so the menu can get a tad tiring as its stayed pretty consistant over the last couple of years with some minor changes. I decided to try the beet salad which was new to the menu. It was large and it was topped with SO SO SOOOOOo many crispy beets, that they were all stained and stuck to my teeth and lips when I went to the restroom. I had no idea. It is not a "date friendly" salad. I also ordered the espresso martini which was $5.00. It was very potent and tasty, but it didn't come with 3 espresso beans on top which is supposed to be for luck. The hubby had the mahi mahi and I tried the mashed potatoes and they were delish. Service was to the point and not overbearing.

We had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Moxies. Laura was our amazing server on 7/26/26 who was…read morethe epitome of attentiveness - she answered all our questions regarding food and drinks, frequently checked on any needs at our table, and was quite generous with a sweet gesture to celebrate our anniversary meal. We would definitely return to celebrate special occasions again at Moxies Hunt Club, as the food was delicious, drinks superb, and atmosphere sophisticated. Thank you Laura!

Love this place ! Vegan poutine and chicken fingers are just what you need to hit that junk food…read morespot late at night! Decent ish portions- the poutine is not as big as other vegan places but it's delicious and enough to get you full for sure

We are so glad that 613 now has so many vegan friendly places and a special thanks to…read moreowners/managers/chefs to offer so many vegan options. Just one gripe, wish there more burgers that are home made rather than Beyond. The inside is cool and also hosts Stand-Uo Comedy nights weekdays. We had Spicy and Extra Spicy Vegan Chik'n Burgers. The extra spicy was more spicy than the spicy. The nuggets are probably Beyond as well. Good option but not amazing. The vegan burger with plant based Cheeze again good and Cheeze was ok as well. Burger cooked well and bun and toppings good. The Deep Fried Cheeze Burger which also comes with a Beyond Burger as well. a burger for when you want to indulge. The fries are amazing. The Poutine, the gravy is very good but the vegan cheeze curds not so much. The coffee we had was disappointing.

Came here while in Ottawa after seeing all the great reviews and it definitely lived up to it…read more There was about a 15-minute wait, but it was worth it. I got the special--eggs Benedict with pineapple and ham--and it was honestly so good. The flavors worked really well together, a little sweet and savory, and everything was cooked perfectly. Overall a really great breakfast spot. I'd definitely come back!

Stopped in Ottawa for one night and went into Wilf & Ada's before we left. I ordered the french…read moretoast, which comes with Marscapone and locally sourced fruit. It was a delicious meal, with generous portions. The fruit was incredible and the Bread and Roses toast was superb. My partner got the BLTE, which came with a heaping portion of fries and which my partner said "might be the best sandwich I've ever had." The restaurant itself is smaller, with walls covered in local art. It was comfy and clean, warm and welcoming. The art wasn't the reason we went, but definitely added to the experience. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. They responded quickly to our questions and made us feel at home. Must visit restaurant if farm to table and small local businesses are your jam

Me and 4 friends just left the place after ordering the 16 pieces mixed, and 6 thighs. The…read moreseasoning is bad, the chicken is boneless and has a weird flavours. If you want to eat fried flower this is the spot. The fries are good. They have cheap sauces for dipping and cheap ketchup. The place is also a bit dirty for a restaurant.

Holy shit is this chicken ever good. I'll take this over…read moreany of the other fried chicken chains (KFC can SMD!) Boneless thighs combo is really tasty. Not greasy at all - just scrumptious. Perfectly seasoned. Fries are decent but not sure they are fresh cut. I think this would stand them out even more if they were. But perhaps I'm wrong. 100% will return.

prosper was an amazing server and rhe food was insane. shoutout to the maitre D Liv as well! she…read moreensured everything went smooth and the music was lovely

Joey Rideau, a restaurant that's part of the Calgary Joey chain of restaurants, is located on…read moreOttawa's yeah, Rideau and Nicholas. For those not from Canada, it's a chain of casual restaurants with all sorts of foods from Canadian to Korean. There are locations in multiple cities of the United States including Santa Clara, which I've actually been to. I wouldn't type that Bridges is a good Bay Area comparison, but there are similarities. (Yes, it is a real restaurant, and the Hillard family in "Mrs. Doubtfire" needs 45 minutes to get there from their house.) What did the places get right? We had good times for sure. The staff members were energetic, and they had checked up if we're okay. I believe both times, I ordered something Japanese, though the first time, I also tried other foods I can't remember anymore. What's noteworthy is that one of my brothers likes the truffle udon carbonara I had the first go around, and he likes that udon the best, but of course, it has truffles. The second time, I had the flan cheesecake cake. What did the places get wrong? Not a lot. The 3 dollar signs should make people twitch. So, you should come only if there's a special occasion. The other issue I have is what I typed is an issue I typed in another Canadian spot's review, Boston, as in having their food carry too much spice. It's actually bothersome more so in a Joey's spot than a Boston's because Joey's spots carry Japanese food, and most of their Japanese foods carry the spice I'd rather avoid. I know you can remove the spicy ingredients, but they're still a bother. Joey's is a good spot. It may be pricey, but it's good never the less. I may not be close to Ottawa's location anymore, but I for sure can just go to Santa Clara if I want that Canadian flair of Joey's again. +/Joey's is a jiving spot with that energy and tasty food and drinks. -/It's pricey, and the batch of Japanese foods makes me twitch internally.