Earlier this month I went for the first time to the Elgin St Diner…read more They were featured on You Gotta Eat Here and my hubby dined here before years back The look and feel inside is of a classic diner They are open 24hrs and they are known for their tagline on their menu..we never close!! We went with them ordering breakfast for dinner that evening We both had the blueberry pancakes...my hubby getting a side of peameal bacon with his I really liked the pancakes Light and yummy A few were a bit overdone but it didn't take away from the taste Wished they would give a bit more syrup or maybe a small table bottle Service was prompt and friendly Really enjoyed the meal and definitely would come back again to try that club sandwich that looked really good on a few customer's plates

We went this evening to Elgin Street Diner while visiting Ottawa…read more They are located in downtown Ottawa near the museum The restaurant was featured previously on You Gotta Eat Here Inside the restaurant it has the feeling of an old school diner which is really cool They feature your typical standard diner fare but are known for their poutines which are included in their breakfast specials such as the Blue Plate Special and the Hangover Plate We had the pancakes for dinner tonight They were great Some were a bit overdone but super yummy I had the peameal bacon as a side for mine Service is super friendly there and make you feel comfortable in their Would definitely come again to eat here when visiting Ottawa

We came on Saturday for brunch and it was not very busy, and for good reason. At the time we didn't…read morerealize that this restaurant is actually part of the andaz hotel. The food was overpriced for the portion and for what it is. It wasn't bad but it was also nothing special. For the price, there are definitely nicer places for brunch in the market. Unfortunately I won't be returning even though the service was good and the interior was cute!

Eggs and Benny seem like good value at $23 compared to other brunch places, considering I pay the…read moresame thing for plain eggs Benny. The one here comes with smoked salmon and black caviar! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was yummy. Wished the potatoes were crispy instead of mushy. Overall I think this was an okay dish as it was very heavy. Just good value. Other items are a bit expensive such as $7 for addition of avocado. Mushroom + kale + egg toast ($10?) was 1 very tasty slice of bread. Very flavourful and heavy. Lots of butter or cream that flowed from the toast. The fried egg was also cooked fully, wish it was more runny. Although it was extremely heavy and a bit salty, I would recommend this dish as well as get it again! Coffee ($3) was strong. Cream and sugar on the table. We were double charged for the coffee. My friend and I didn't love the locally made ketchup, it was watery and not flavourful but they also provided regular heinz ketchup too. Love the venue and atmosphere, very high class looking.

Always friendly and very accommodating would recommend it to anyone enjoying a relaxing atmosphereread more

Had yet another group event at the quaint Von's Bistro in the Glebe. To be transparent, in spite of…read moremy 50 years in Ottawa, I cannot say I had heard of this establishment prior to the invitation to visit for a "menu tasting' opportunity to experience a few of their selections. Part of my original inspiration to join this group, aside from the obvious reason to share with like-minded others, was to experience new, reputable, and recommended restaurants, as well as those that are on my 'Bucket list' for various other reasons. To date there have been a few that exceed expectations and make me feel like I am either a Judge on a show like 'Top Chef' or I am having an experience (relatively speaking of course) similar to those fortunate to visit and afford a multi-Michelin star culinary stalwart. The tasting menu, provided to us prior, had six entries. For me the menu was accompanied with the obligatory glass of red which was reasonably priced and a regular brew coffee to pair with the dessert. First was a Beef Tartare. I personally enjoyed this as the medley, with Capers, Pickles and Mayo on top of two Crostini's decorated with a Parm crisp, left a wonderful taste in my mouth that had me licking my lips. Whenever, this happens it usually means I want more! Next was the Arancini. I have had this dish a couple of times elsewhere. The version I had at Von's was a perfect texture of smoked mozzarella and Arborio rice inside the lightly breaded and crisp exterior plus the Marinara sauce was the ideal amount to add that tangy flavour bomb. The basil oil that the ball rested in made for a perfect base. Thirdly, and the top dish on a few lists that night, was the Mushroom Ravioli. I have spent an hour or two watching the various offerings on the Food Network over the years. I've always wondered what are the characteristics of the several pasta's that the many Hosts, Clientele and Judges have lost their mind over? Well I may have found out. I have eaten many a meal at Italian restaurants and feasts served by my former Father-in-law [who is Italian]. This is by far the best pasta I can recall. Moreover, it was enhanced by the co-existing Blue Oyster mushroom, Beurre Blanc and Cherry Tomato. All topped with a sprinkle of crispy Prosciutto and fresh Basil. The fourth dish was my primary reason for signing up for this visit. I was born in England. Therefore, when I saw Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef in a whiskey demi with Pomme Puree, there was no way I could miss the opportunity to experience such a dish served in such a restaurant. I have to say it did not disappoint. One thing I would have preferred is that they served the meal on an oven-hot plate. For me this is a precious childhood memory. I really enjoyed the Demi, that was a luxurious consistency, over the roast and sides. I have a confession... I added a sprinkle of salt and OMG. BTW I did notice, when leaving, that they offer a full entre for brunch on the weekends for $30 or so. The following dish was called a Palate cleanser. It was a Bloody Mary Sorbet with a lime zest. Never have I had anything similar. So a bucket item (try new things) checked. I would not order again myself but glad I got to try it. Finally, the Sticky Toffee Pudding drizzled with Caramel and Creme Anglaise. Not sure whether it was the recipe or the hand that baked it but the sponge was spectacular. Each course was served with enough time in between to savour the experience and enough umami (am I using this correctly?) to leave you looking forward to the next. I have not checked the a la carte menu to see if these items are on it. However, I have been told the pasta and roast beef (weekend brunch) are available for sure. Overall a very pleasant evening and food experience.

A classic breakfast spot (only been for breakfast) what you see is what you get. The place is very…read moreclean, the staff is friendly and kind, and the prices are fair. Everything we had was really good and very quick. Great option for a no-fuss, satisfying breakfast

Dinty's is a diner in the Gatineau/Aylmer region. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I've only…read moreever been there for the breakfast. The service is good, the interior is spacious and the restaurant is clean. They have a lot of options on the menu. I wish they had freshly made cretons instead of ones in a plastic package. I will be returning here.

The food was great. The portions are too big for me, but it was one of the best breakfasts I've…read moreever had in this style. (It is similar to Eggsmart franchise in Toronto, but packs way more calories.) One thing to consider though is that it's a very popular place. On a Sunday morning it was packed with people. And I waited for my meal for 25 minutes. If you are travelling alone, this might not be the best way to spend your time. But, overall, a great family-owned diner.

Went there this morning for breakfast and was pretty good…read more Took the Double chocolate pancakes and was delicious all fluffy with a little bit of crunch . Definitely recommend this place for Breakfast if you're in Ottawa . Our waitress was pretty professional too.

On our way to Ottawa, Pooh and I stopped here for breakfast…read more It's a big place with three floors and TV screens surrounding us Service was quick and friendly. We started off with coffee Pooh ordered the breakfast gourmand and I ordered the breakfast burrito. My burrito was delicious. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the condiments were generous. Pooh's breakfast was tasty; the sausages were delicious without being salty but the bacon was a bit chewy. The breakfast potatoes were crispy No coffee refills A great place for breakfast

This place can accommodate a large number of people and they accept reservations. So it's great for…read moregroup celebrations. They sing and have free ice cream for birthday celebrants. The have alcoholic beverages too - beer! Pizza, poutine, kids meal - you won't have a hard time picking because there's not much to choose from. Friend brought us here for our first time in Canada. Server was friendly and speaks English really well. Would reco!

Large convenient located downtown restaurant. The food is good. I had the pistachio crusted salmon…read more Bit of I return I'll have a burger. The salmon was a nice thick piece of salmon cooked well on rice. It had a little bit too much salt and garlic, but it was fine. The hot apple cobbler was good, little bit sweet, but I needed something to balance the garlic.

Wonderful Ambience, Location . The Food Was Awesome ! Kat Was My Server , She Was The Best EVER !…read morePolite Friendly, With A Great Sense Of Humor

Really love the interior- although it was so loud in the restaurant that it was difficult to hear…read morefolks from across the table. We got the nachos to start, and i got the cobb salad, while my partner got the ribs. the nachos were good, although they were a little too salty. but i can appreciate that the chips seem to be fried in house, which is a bonus for sure. My partner said the ribs were fantastic. He really enjoyed the sauce. The cobb salad, while I really enjoyed the jammy egg, was really annoying to eat. It comes deconstructed (although i'm not sure that's the right word) and the lettuce isn't chopped.... which i found to be a bizarre choice. It's also garnished with what seemed to be a handful of dill. wasn't a huge fan of that.

I highly recommend stopping in during happy hour. It's on the quieter side and the happy hour menu…read moreis one of the better ones in the neighborhood with some great options. We came here with the kids last week, and it was a great time. Service was fast, and again, it was quiet. I got the vegetarian power bowl, which I had before, but I didn't end up finishing it this time around, I found it lacking some pazazz! Hubbies chicken burger was great. Happy hour sweet potato fries and dip were amazing! Bite of brownie is always delicious.