We drove 30 minutes to dine at Hunters Public House, but failed to make a reservation and they had…read morea full house (boo). Off we went to Jonny Canucks since it was next door and the kids were starving and it was getting pretty late. I wish I looked at the menu beforehand because the adult meals were uninspiring if you have certain diet restrictions or trying to eat healthier. Not a whole lot for vegetarians unless you want some typical fried pub food/spinach dip. Typical Sysco chain pub food to be honest. The kids meal deal for 8.99 (drink, meal, dessert) drew a lot of families in that evening. That was good value. Service was friendly and to the point. I think our waiter was overworked and had too many tables to tend with. There was no check ins to make sure our food was good, but he did bring pop refills. No water refills and was forgetful at some of our requests. Again, I think the waiter had too much on his plate and was overworked. I do think this restaurant gets the pool over of clients trying to dine at Hunters Public House. We witnessed groups ahead of us trying to get seats at Hunters, who ended up over at Jonny Canucks. (Just an observation) Anyways on to the food. Hubby got the french onion soup, which I stole most of. It was the highlight of our meal. He also got chicken stir fry which he said he enjoyed. I got the cod fish tacos, which were small, uninspiring and something I could make at home. Kids got the pogo and chicken fingers which they enjoyed. Maybe a good place for cheap beers with friends to watch some sports? Other than that I cannot recommend to come here based on the food.

Really good breakfast. Staff is super friendly. They have a great special on wings they are super…read moretasty.

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!

Ambiance: very cool; very hip, BUT not too cool! A very welcoming place to the wide range of folks…read morewho came in. We had the Chorizo Sausage Pizza and the Fish and Chips. Both were excellent. Service was attentive and kind. This to me was a bit of a hidden gem. We plan to come back, next time in Ottawa!

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.

Came on a weekday afternoon, for an early dinner after a long day at the museum…read more A cozy and inviting place, with friendly staff, and lots of boardgames available to entertain while having a pint. Food was only okay: dinner menu was an eclectic take on pub classics. The lamb curry wrap was quite tasty, with a yogurt sauce cutting the slight heat of the curry. Black bean dip, burger, and pasta dish was okay, average, nothing memorable. This place is great for a drink, and their brunch options look wonderful as well, but perhaps not for an evening meal.

Over the years, I've fallen in love with The Manx, so time to do an update…read more Due to my brother's love of pubs and Guiness we end up here whenever he's in town. It is a wonderful place for a beer and a coze. On a cold wet winter night, this almost cave like spot is perfect. This past Friday we stepped in for dinner. We ordered off the concise menu. My choice was the Lamb Curry Wrap, lamb in a curry sauce, with roasted mushrooms, and melted cheddar in a wrap, and herbed sour cream. It was delicious and came with a salad (option for fries instead if you wish) which was a perfect compliment. There is also a Specials board so check that out too. They have a nice selection of beverages: beer, wine, mixed drinks. Something for everyone. One thing I always like here is the accoustics 'bubble'. Conversation is all around me, yet I can have a great conversation in my group and not hear what any other group is chatting about. Service by the way is top notch. Attentive when you need something but not hovering when you don't. That is, someone shows up when you need them.

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!

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.

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!

I literally just got myself the best poached eggs with chicken wings and this was very palatable!…read moreThier service was a great one for customers.

We enjoyed the Hard Stones so much we ate here 4 times during our 5 day stay in the area. We…read morestopped here for the first time on a Sunday night - it wasn't overly busy & service was great! We started off with the Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip which was fantastic ...and it got better from there! My main course was the Montreal Style Smoked Meat Sandwich - also an excellent choice! We ended up visiting 2 more times for dinner and once for breakfast - every item we sampled was a hit ..and we tried a variety of items (see photos). The busiest day was a Thursday when we stopped in for a late breakfast and the service & quality of the food was just as consistently outstanding as our previous visits. We also really liked the vibe - dark wood & cool lighting! This is a definitely a top-notch pub/grill - highly recommended!

Great breakfast Classic came with two eggs, choice of…read morebacon, ham, peameal or sausages. I took sausages. Homefries were really good and homemade whole wheat bread was perfect to finish it off. Coffee was included One of the best breakfasts in a long time Sunny side up eggs were slightly runny (not my favourite). Will definitely return

So good! Delicious food, great variety of menu items and the staff are the absolute sweetest!read more

I would love to give 5 stars--- food is amazing and delicious. However, they are seemingly unable…read moreto complete an order that doesn't have an error it- the number of times I have not received what I ordered is diabolical.

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.

Friendly staff, chill atmosphere, delicious food. Seems to be pretty popular with local folks and…read moreregulars

Really good food and informal atmosphere. The service was beyond excellent.!! We had a recommend…read morethis restaurant for low-key and good food!