The Short Version: Posh restaurant in the Byward Market. Excellent Happy Hour. The Long Version: My husband and I came here for Happy Hour during our time off work in between Christmas and New Year's. Happy Hour is everyday 2pm-6pm and Friday and Saturday 10pm-close. We started off with drinks. The hubby had the Luxe Lager $6 and I had the French Martini $10. He said the lager was ok. I loved my French Martini. I enjoyed the pineapple flavour and it was nicely presented with a slice of dehydrated orange. We shared the following: -Sliders $8 -Mussels in white wine with leeks sauce $12 -Electric squid $13 -Mini steak sandwiches $13 -Mushrooms on toast $10 The Sliders were so good. We got 2 tiny bacon cheeseburger sliders. The bun was a soft brioche bun and the burger was sort of a smash burger with crispy edges. Very delicious. The mussels were in this delicious creamy white wine and leek sauce. We should have gotten some bread to soak up the sauce, lol. The electric squid were thick slices of calamari. They were rectangles not the rings that I'm used to. Nonetheless they were so tender and not rubbery at all. They came drizzled with chipotle mayo and seafood sauce for dipping. The mini steak sandwiches were open faced and had a lot of sauce on it, too much for my liking. I also found the aged cheese a bit too nippy for my tastes. However, my husband absolutely loved the sandwiches. He loves old cheese, so that explains it. Haha. The Mushroom Toast was excellent. Lots of mushrooms and arugula. I enjoyed these. We really liked the Happy Hour options and it was fun to try several different items. Luxe Bistro has one of the best Happy Hours in Ottawa, in my opinion. I would happily return! Decor is upscale. I loved the curved booth we were seated in. Service was pleasant. We were served by Adria and she was attentive without being intrusive. Overall we had a great experience at Luxe. Street parking or paid garage parking only. I'm so happy to start off 2026 with a 5-star review :) Review #1 (2026) read more

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The Fried Calamari was great, with a crispy batter and calamari that practically melted in your mouth. The Waldorf Salad I had was also delicious. The lettuce bed was kept cold and crunchy, and the mix of salty blue cheese with sweet apple slices and grapes created a unique flavour. The celery added an extra crunch. The drinks were nice too, offering some good options to choose from. Service was great. The staff was patient and attentive, ensuring we had a pleasant dining experience. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.2/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.5/5 OVERALL - 3.9 read more

Luxe Bistro - Waldorf Salad and Fried Calamari. Tasty. - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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We had a fantastic exercise at this unplanned lunch. We just happened to be in the area when we checked It out. We came for lunch and had a lovely server and host. The plane was super clean and friendly. The menu was varied and there's vegetarian options. We started with a calamari starter and a goat cheese dish. The calamari was large pieces and tasted soooo good! Definitely get this if you like calamari. The goat cheese was goat cheese, but there was lots and I used It on all my food. Bow I ordered Sous vide chicken as I haven't had It before. But It was chicken. Well made. Great clean eating option. Great mushrooms on the side. Husband loved his burger. Food was great! Please try this place out if you haven't. read more

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What a great restaurant. First I must say the place is well designed. The patio is a good size. The service is awesome. We were all pleased with our service experience. The food is so good! We had the three course set price meals. We all had something different and all were pleased. My steak was outstanding. French onion soup was one of the best I've had and the dessert put out our dining experience over the top. We recommend this restaurant. read more

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Dynamite lunch at Luxe. Started with a dozen Oysters and had the Smashburger and Luxebuger as entrees. Very, very good. Nice wine selection and the Creme Brulee outstanding. Our server was perfect! read more

Luxe Bistro - Oysters chilled and perfect! - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The food was AMAZING and a huge shout out to our server Damian made the experience even better! The ambiance is also great. Go Lia Go!

Came here on a Saturday for some brunch, we sat in the patio which was nice because the weather was nice. We ordered drinks to start, unfortunately the waitress spilled one of the drinks on the table all over my phone and shoes. Wasn't too happy about it, because it seemed like she didn't know how to properly hold the drink tray, maybe for next time it would be nice if she put the tray on the table before handling our drinks. Other then that the food was good, I've been here before for lunch and I've loved the lunch menu. It's a nice restaurant, the staff is nice and it's location is perfect right at the middle of the byward market, definitely a must try during summer time read more

Luxe Bistro - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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We came here for brunch and it did not disappoint! everything was so delicious, I loved the beef tartare with the chips. my boyfriend had the baked goat cheese with berries and he loved it! both were very filling and it was only our first course out of 3! for our entrees, we both had the mushroom toast and it was very flavorful and the side salad was refreshing, if a little dry, so i wish it had a vinaigrette of some sort. we were both pretty full from the first course, so we couldnt finish it all, but we loved it. for our dessert, we had the raspberry sorbet with fresh berries, and it was the perfect way to finish out the brunch! the sorbet was super refreshing and not that tart, which we loved and light enough that we didnt feel super stuffed after the other 2 courses. overall, $90CAD in total for a 3 course brunch per person plus a bottle of prosecco was a perfect deal! wish they had that in the US! read more

I came here for a birthday dinner with a friend and was extremely happy with the service and food. The evening started off with complimentary bread which was warm and the butter was very tasty. The mussels were absolutely delicious! I ordered the duck and my friend ordered the chicken. The duck was so flavorful and rendered down properly. We ordered a side of the mac and cheese which was okay, nothing too special. The mashed potatoes and mushrooms were also a hit between my party! I will definitely come back to check out more of the menu! read more

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Service was great. French onion soup was beyond disappointing. Great happy hour drink prices. Very clean bathrooms.

It has always counted this as one of my go to's when visiting Ottawa. I think this was the first time I had ordered a steak off the menu, to be honest I was disappointed. I sent it back and the second one felt like I was settling. I ordered rare and had a bit of an discussion with the waiter about the difference between rare, medium and blue rare. I told him closer to blue and still got what was obviously medium. He did take the first one back but I wasn't willing to wait a second time. Flavour was good but over cooked. The rest of what we had was fine. Not sure about going back again. read more

My close friend had her birthday dinner in their private upstairs room yesterday night and the service, food, and overall experience was completely lacking. Our reservation was at 8 and we milled around and talked for maybe 30 to 40 minutes then everyone was seated (about 25/30 people) not a small group understandably. The real issues started from the service, the people who were serving were nowhere to be found when drinks were needed and by 9:30 or 10 no food orders were taken.. then they served a table then 30 minutes later served another.. last of all I received my plate after an hour of watching everyone around me eating (around 11:15). even told ' oh we must have misplaced your order' then when my meal did finally arrive, under cooked pasta and cold lamb.. for 35$ a plate I expect more. Extremely poor experience would not recommend having any gathering here. read more

I went here for Sunday brunch and sat on their patio the first weekend restaurants opened up post covid and had a lovely breakfast. Food: I ordered the classic eggs benedict ($17) and it was delicious! The portion size was fair for the price. The hollandaise sauce was yummy and creamy, but the ham is a bit thicker cut than I like, but still good.The potato hash was also decent. I do think its a bit misleading of the menu to say it came with a side of fresh fruit when I only got half a strawberry and a small slice of melon dew. My friend ordered the strawberry shortcake french toast ($16) and the portion was very generous! The french toast tasted exactly like strawberry shortcake. It was very sweet (too sweet for me personally) but still good. I recommend ordering a side of meat or something salty with this to balance the sweet with something salty. Drinks: They did not have ice coffee on the menu (which is surprising for a breakfast place?!) so they got me a makeshift ice coffee ($6) which was coffee in a glass of ice and a side of simple syrup to add to it. It was pretty good. I also tried the Tepaché drink ($15) and it was good- very pineapple-ey, but a little overpriced in my opinion. Service and ambiance: The staff was friendly and accommodating since they made a makeshift ice coffee. But the service was pretty slow, took a while (maybe 20 minutes) for the waiter to take our order. To be fair it was the first weekend patios were open and i think the waitress was new. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice, almost elegant, and cute. The patio was very nice, was a half booth style and had a roof so it was not too hot out in the sun. Overall, I would go again and try their other types of eggs benedict. This is a perfect place to go for brunch with friends and enjoy drinks. read more

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They were very busy. Under that circumstance, the manager and bartender did an outstanding job IMHO. I really enjoyed both the meal and the service. The Duck leg was right up there. The asparagus was perfection. I thought, for the price point, I could not have eaten better. I just don't give out 5 stars. It's a credibility thing. This meal and the service tempted me... read more

Luxe Bistro - Duck - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Definitely still one of my favourites in Ottawa. I have never once been disappointed by the food, and that Australian Wagyu is just as good as the first time I had it! Yummy in my tummy!!! read more

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spectacular experience with Tom and Olivia this evening! they were amazing from start to finish. the drinks were wonderful (drank my Tickle Me Pink too fast to take a picture but it was delicious - Tom recommended it and it rocked!) food was out of this world. they do steak like no one else, cooked to perfection, tender, flavourful, all around fantastic. the tartare..... y'all........ delish. the fries with the steak frites are so delightful, little shoestring fries with truffle oil and lots of parm we will absolutely be returning! read more

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We have been going to Luxe Bistro for years to celebrate our birthdays. When the original owners were running it, the food, atmosphere and service were consistently excellent. I was there last week for yet another birthday celebration. We were seated at a table that was close to a party of men who were absurdly raucous. Two other tables complained as well and asked to be moved and no one was accommodated. We literally could not hear each other talk much less hear the waiter. We were all refused. We waited two hours for our food which was cold and below average. When I asked the owner for at least some bread the owner said they were waiting for another table to open up to move us before bringing our food out. This was no reflection on our waiter who was attentive and apologetic. The owner brushed off our complaints which were phoned in the following day, saying we were making too much of the situation. If the owner doesn't care to keep his customers happy, I don't care to spend money at his establishment. My recommendation is save your money and eat elsewhere. read more

The duck leg is amazing and as I am writing this, it makes me want the item. It was really well cooked, with a crispy exterior. There is limited patio or outdoor seating if that is important to you. It is also a nice location if there is anything happening in terms of drag performances at the Look out close by if you want to enjoy some nice food, while also getting a show read more

The "F" in fine dining is for fantastic. Luxe seems to be a mix of steak and seafood, with some Italian I seem to recall. The dishes were great. The lobster pasta (or mac) was delightful, full fresh seafood. The steaks were great. They were cooked perfectly to order. The staff was awesome. Luxe sets on the corner with open air seating, great for lunch and dinner. I think they may ne open for breakfast as well. Stop in and have a drink and a superb meal. Bon Apetite. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner and wanted to make an evening out of it at this restaurant but we ended the evening just over and hour in. It was a hot summers day, and the restaurant was just boiling hot. The seating is a tad tight, especially when you are seated next to a large party. We were looking for a romantic evening, and really thought this place would deliver, even requesting to be seated in a booth, but again, being seated next to a large party, it was quiet uncomfortable. The restaurant was not packed on a Friday evening, it really did feel like our waiter was not very attentive and lost interest within the first 20 min of our dinning experience. I ordered the lobster poutine ($18.00), which I heard was amazing. I only ate half. It was too rich. The waiter never asked if I enjoyed it, and just took the dish away. My hubby ordered the salmon ($30.00), which was presented nicely, and he said he enjoyed. He also had the oysters to start and was not blown away. I feel like this place would be great to stop by for a glass of wine, and gives off a 1940's cigar bar type of feel, as the restaurant is covered with dark wood and leather from top to bottom. I really did have high hopes when I visited this restaurant as it has been on my list for a while, but I would not go back. read more

Luxe Bistro - Salmon with chickpea fritters - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Came to this restaurant after having read the reviews and seeing their awesome menu. The location is great, as it's in the downtown core and easy to find. The inside of the restaurant is nicely decorated and romantically dim. We were seated by the kitchen, which actually wasn't a bother considering the amount of plates coming out. We ordered drinks and began scouring the menu. I couldn't decide between a filet mignon or getting steak frites, but I ended up with steak frites and the bf got the surf and turf. For a starter though, we ordered the crispy squid. The squid was exquisite. It was breaded lightly, the pieces were generous and the sauce was delicious. It was expensive (18$), but definitely worth it. Now for the mains.. So, I was very happy with my main. The steak was cooked very well with a nice glaze on it, as well as the flavoured butter on top and the fries were crispy and thin. Great! However, the surf and turf was a bit disappointing. I know it said petit filet mignon, but we were actually quite surprised when we saw how petit they meant. The dish just looked not put very well together unfortunately. As you'll see in the picture, the shrimp was almost as big as the filet mignon. The side of broccoli was as expected...broccoli. I personally liked the lobster Mac and cheese, but my SO found it too heavy. The steak was somewhat under-seasoned and I definitely preferred the taste of my steak. I struggled a bit with the star rating of this place because of the second main dish, but I loved the squid and my steak was awesome. The service was good and so was the ambiance. So, I'm comfortably giving a 4 stars; however I would revisit that main to be honest. Overall, GET THE SQUID! read more

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Went to this place a while back, but haven't had a chance to put in a review. The décor is quite fancy. Overall, very impressive....service wasn't that good. it was a little bit on the slow side. I would have assumed that it was busy, but it wasn't, so it was kind of a let down. Went for Sunday brunch. Heard a lot about it so brought the kids. it wasn't that good, and the kids didn't really like their food. Don't remember what we had, but kids didn't like it. overall, we have gone back to Ottawa, but not to this restaurant read more

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So I'm not impressed with the fake meat cuts. And my steak was previously frozen. It was dry. Not a strip loin like what I ordered. I hate it when they con you and smother streak with crap to trick you. The filet was not a filet. I'm never going to eat there again. I'm very offended by the food. Not worth the price read more

Luxe Bistro is amazing. The ambiance is very chic and very romantic for a date. We started off with the lobster poutine and Korean beef ribs which was amazing. Best appetizers I've ever had. My boyfriend had a filet mignon and one of his side the lobster mac and cheese was the best I've ever had and I don't even like mac and cheese. I had the seared scallops which was amazing! Then Crete Brûlée to end our meal to share. So good! I highly recommend this place!! It's a hidden gem in the Byward Market! read more

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the caesar salad was ok.... But nothing special. Blackened salmon was served cold. Roast potatoes were undercooked. Service was fine... would not go back read more

Luxe bistro is a great brunch option in Ottawa. It is located right in the middle of the Byward Market, and has lots of classic options. I almost always get the Croque Madame, and my boyfriend almost always gets an Eggs Benny (but he switches up which one). read more

Luxe Bistro - Croque Madame - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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The Lobster poutine is as awesome as advertised - excellent. The sauce was great and the pieces of lobster were big and plentiful. You must order this. It is not your average poutine. Oh yeah our main course items were good too. The burger was flavorful and done medium rare with bacon. But with that poutine app it was hard to finish the burger. We also tried the lobster burger. Perhaps too much lobster for one meal. Good but the poutine was better. Our server was friendly and efficient though we had a hard time finding him at the end. The small outdoor space was nice though they don't take reservations fir those tables. We'd return! read more

Visiting Ottawa this past weekend with a group of 8 friends, we set out in search of a place for lunch. We wandered up Sparks Street and into the market. No seating to be found. We came across Luxe, and am I glad we did! Our server, Owen, was great - he was friendly and polite, and just the right amount of attentive. The food was amazing. Although the menu was only one page, they had a wide range of items, and enough selection to suit everyone's taste in our group. I had a roast chicken sandwich, which was delicious - you could really taste the brie! I'm not sure why anyone would think this place pretentious. It was pretty classy, with really nice ambiance and beautifully presented food - so it was a pleasant surprise to notice the servers were wearing jeans behind their aprons. It said to me that it's a fancy place that doesn't take itself too seriously. I'll definitely be back! read more

Luxe Bistro - Fall-Winter 2010 Menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

So I'm back in Ottawa for a conference, and 14 of us go to Luxe for dinner. 11 guys and 3 women (who were very good sports). I suggested Luxe since I had enjoyed it so much last May, and I figured that steak (plus some seafood) would appeal to the greatest number of people. My mistake. I can't speak for the others, but this time the NY strip was overcooked, had a thick strip of gristle, and arrived lukewarm. At By Ward Market prices? Forget it. On the upside, the atmosphere was pleasant and football was on the TV in the bar. The waiter was fine with 14 separate checks. Have any other non-Canadians noticed that when Canadian Yelpers like a restaurant, they often write that it "did not disappoint"? I'm going to write this in English as clear as a lake in upper Ontario : Luxe disappointed. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. Service was excellent but the kitchen was very, very slow. I waited about half an hour for my food to arrive and it was cold. Eggs Benedict was undercooked (not based on personal preference - poached eggs shouldn't have large amounts of clear, uncooked egg white), tomato wasn't ripe, nor was the pineapple. Hostess and server were both exceptional but unfortunately they can only do so much to make up for a slow, clumsy kitchen. read more

Luxe doesn't lack professionalism or outstanding quality. If you love a good cocktail the old fashions here are top-notch as well as the appetizers my guest and I had. The shrimp was delicious as well as the charcuterie with excellent presentation. I can't wait until my next time at this beautiful please. Highly recommended. read more

Luxe Bistro - Shrimp appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Looking for great steaks in Ottawa? This is the place. We had reservations for a busy Friday night and were greeted and seated promptly. The atmosphere inside is lively and has a classy vibe that you wouldn't expect from the building's facade. We started by sharing a Caesar salad which had a creamier dressing than usual, but well-presented in individual soup cups, a bit unusual. We were torn between many great entree descriptions on the menu, but all the steak recommendations prevailed, my wife choosing a rib steak and me the strip. We shared bites of each, and the were both uniquely tasty. We also shared two sides, seasoned mashed potatoes and a mushroom medley, both complimenting the steaks well. We shared a vertical cheesecake as recommended by our server which had a thick graham cracker crust on the bottom, followed by the cheesecake, and then a layer of lemon on top. Outstanding! Only disappointment was that their special, a 48 hour brined prime rib was sold out. But that's a reason to go back on our next Ottawa visit. read more

Luxe Bistro was the last restaurant I tried during my one week business trip in Ottawa. We walked past this restaurant the previous day and my colleague wanted to try it, so we decided to come here the following day. Locating right at the heart of ByWard Market, it was pretty lively and busy during a weeknight. I could only imagine how busy the street would be during the day and on weekends. Environment was beautiful and the patio was nicely decorated, although the view is facing the parking lot and we did get disturbed by a person asking for change during my dining experience. If you want a peaceful dinner, I would recommend staying away from the patio. Food was decent, I ordered the 14 oz Boneless Rib at medium rare and the portion was good, although the steak was a little overcooked than what I requested, but it was still very juicy and seasoned well. As every steak comes with a side, I ordered the Gnocchi (potato) poutine as a side and the Gnocchi was delicious!! But it was quite filling so I didn't finish it. The price is reasonable and I will give this restaurant a solid 4, given the environment, the service and the decent food they serve! read more

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One of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Had it with side of asparagus which was nicely done al dente. Friend also had steak and is still raving about how great it was. Would highly recommend for the steak (and red wine) if nothing else. read more

This fun place is in the heart of downtown Ottawa, and sports a amazing fare. One word of caution - if you order the Lobster Poutine you may need rehab - it's addictive! This wonderful version of the uniquely Canadian dish was served with the usuals cheese curds, fries, butter and for that extra oh ya - lobster! I am a fan! The service was top notch - not pushy, but always attentive and mostly in the background. I had the stroganoff, while it was good, wasn't my fav. However Luxe gets five stars and next I return to Ottawa (hopefully in warmer months) I will be back! read more

Came with a group of 7. We each ordered some drinks and steak. Service was incredibly slow. Took over an hour and a half between ordering and the food coming on a day that was not busy. The steaks themselves were not well cooked. The medium stakes came out very well done, and the medium rare were definitely more than medium. 3 of us all said it was the worst steak we ever had. When the steaks finally came, only 6 of the 7 of us got our food. The last one wasn't cooked because they placed it in the wrong part of the oven, and so was still raw. Although they comp'ed us on the one steak, and eventually brought it out, it was also very poorly made. Some of us couldn't finish the food because it was so bad. read more

We came here for Sunday brunch with a large group of 15. Unlike most brunch restaurants where you cannot make reservations, we were able to call ahead the night before to reserve for our party of 15. Luxe Bistro had amazing service, ambience and awesome eggs benny that you can have in a variety of ways. Thank you to the Luxe Bistro server who offered me a complimentary cocktail for my birthday! Much appreciated! Will definitely come back next time I'm in Ottawa. read more

I've been to this location twice in the past 2 months. Once during a night out with my girlfriend, and once for a business lunch with a client. Luxe satisfied both times. Their service was on the ball and courteous, and the food was extremely satisfying. I also love the decor and the outside seating. It's simply a fun place to go right in the heart of Ottawa. I will be returning! read more

Lobster poutine was nothing special, so many other options worth trying, like the calamari. Coworker commented his ribeye steak was also just OK. The scallops and sweet potato risotto was excellent. Have a few local beers of draft including a couple from Beyond the Pale. read more

Luxe Bistro - Sweet potato risotto with sea scallops - Steakhouses Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The lobster poutine is, in fact, amazing. I know others have said it, but it is. At $20 for an appy it is not cheap, but it is easily meal-sized for any average human. Do yourself a solid, share it with a friend and order another entree or appy. The duck confit burger is delicious too. It is on the salty side, it's duck after all, with a home-made beef patty to boot. Service was professional & attentive. Great casual place, neither cheap nor spendy but nice comfort food in a cozy environment. read more