I was really excited to check this place out after seeing their cocktail menu online, and in some…read moreways it definitely lived up to the hype. The drinks were excellent--well-balanced, creative, and clearly made with skill. There was also a live musician performing during my visit who was amazing and added a great atmosphere and really elevated the overall vibe. Service, however, was a mixed experience. One of the bartenders (a newer female bartender) was very friendly, attentive, and showed a lot of potential--she made a great impression despite seeming a bit new. Unfortunately, the other bartender completely brought the experience down. He came across as rude, disengaged, and honestly like he didn't want to be there at all. I understand it was a busy night, but there was very little sense of urgency from him, and wait times felt longer than they should have been--even factoring in the crowd. That said, I do understand everyone can have an off night, and given how good the drinks and atmosphere were (plus the positive reviews I've seen elsewhere), I'd likely be willing to give it another shot. Overall, great cocktails and ambiance, but inconsistent service keeps it from being a top-tier experience--for now. I will be happy to update following a repeat visit.

We love stopping in to this cozy wind bar when we are in Ottawa. It has such a continental flavor!…read moreThe cocktail selection is innovative and changes when new ideas present themselves. Wine selection is varied and prices are reasonable for the quality. Art by local artists decorates the walls, adding to the atmosphere. Never disappoints!

Stopped here on way to daughters vball tourney. Service was great, multiple people checked in on…read moreus. Super friendly and welcoming vibes. The bar looked super cool. The cheese curds were as good as the picture. Very big portions and good value. Would def stop again if we're in the area!

The seafood chowder special was good. It was not a thick soup, it was more on the runny side but…read morehad big chunks of seafood. I was not a big fan of the rest of the menu, so I don't know if I would come back here. Food is a bit on the salty side. Our visit was in the evening (Sep/ early Oct), and there was a waft here and there of a stench like sewage? I am not sure why the bar seating had this odor when the bathrooms were on the other side. Was a bit unappetizing but we tried to ignore it. Service was fast when it came to our ordering and drinks came out quickly. Food was on the slow side. See my pics. The seafood chowder special soup was good. The cheese curds were greasy and salty but not bad. My bro had the pickle burger special and he enjoyed it.

An absolutely excellent Italian experience, Valentino's impressed on every level. Fantastic food,…read moregreat value for the portions, highly engaged service staff, and a boldness of flavors above expectations. Our table had a host of appetizers including the Meatball Ricotta, Shrimp Oreganata, Fried Provolone, and Calamari. The meatball was absolutely enormous (enough for four to share easily), and was very well balanced by the sauce and creamy ricotta it was served upon. My personal favorite was the calamari though, which was a combination of the rings and tentacles perfectly salted and fried until delightfully crispy. Don'f forget to dunk those in the sauce they provided! For entrees, I tried a little bit of the dry aged pork chop (super smoky, immaculately tender, and subtly sweet), but the chicken piccata, was the star of the show for me. Refreshingly bright from the lemon, salty capers, and marinated artichokes, the dish was savory and refreshing when paired with the crispy fried potatoes. So good, and I think the best chicken piccata I've ever had! The tiramisu and lemoncello cake were big hits at the table, but the creme brûlée was so simple yet perfectly sweet and smooth that it would definitely be my go-to choice next time. You truly cannot go wrong at this place, and would certainly make an excellent date or celebration location that I'd recommend in a heartbeat.

New Italian restaurant in Ottawa in the 100 block of W Main Street…read more Reservations are two days in advance but the walk up on a Saturday was about a 45 (and that's a long estimate) minute wait at the great bar !! Started off with some great draft beers $5 for a Yungling pint and an $18 bourbon flight that my husband raved about. After a bit of a wait but with drinks !! We got a table and since we had looked at the menu at the bar we were ready to order. (You could order food at the bar too we just chose not to as we were in no rush) We got a loaf of fresh bread that came with olive oil for dipping that had some chili flakes in it that gave it a bit of a zing. (My only thing is that it would have been nice to have some Parmesan to shake into it to give it a bit of body beyond just oil). But all in all it was yummy. Onto our main courses. I got the shrimp and calamari Diablo. And yes. It's hot. Spicy and also temperature from the kitchen. But the flavor was amazing and it was full of calamari rings and the little tentacles and some really good sized shrimps too and the linguini was so good. The sauce you could tell was fresh and full of tomato chunks. The husband got chicken shrimp and sausage carbonara. Again full of flavor and meat and peas and delicious pasta. Oh and dessert was two home made cannoli with the pistachios on the ends and the best not too sweet cream inside. For our two meals and two glasses of house red blend ($5 each) it was 80.00. It was plenty of food to make two fat kids very happy. The servers were very nice. The bartenders were friendly as they were super hopping. All in all we will Be back to try more dishes as they all looked great coming out of the kitchen. This is a great date night spot and something new and different than your normal burger, pizza or bar food kinda place. Try it. You will want to come back !!!

Terrible, rude and RACIST service My coworkers and I are all…read moreminorities, as soon as they heard us speak spanish they treated us so differently Terrible experience

Service is always great. I'm handicapped and ride a scooter they're always helpful getting in or…read moreout of the bar. Their burgers are great. The only thing I would like to the cooks are to add salt and pepper to the burgers.

This is a fun spot right on the river. The food is pretty good and they have an open mic on…read moreThursdays that is a lot of fun to go to. You can dock your boat here and come up and eat. Would recommend for good bar food and drinks.

Five stars for the beautiful waterfront location and friendly service. We went at 11.30 on a…read moreSunday morning and they were just getting started. They did not have any draft beers and very limited selection of bottled beers, so we got a and a Bloody Mary. The chicken sandwhich and mazarella sticks were okay, nothing exceptional... would give 3 stars. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Wonderful experience! We were welcomed with our 2 pups on the patio. Food & service were both…read moreamazing. Love the concept.

It's a very upscale and modern cute and large establishment. The vibes are there and the space but…read moreit will never not be packed and loud. Rightfully so. Service has always been good when I went. I've probably gone under 10x and given enough tries at the new and old locations. Every time there's always something that goes wrong but I continue to come back because family and friends love it and I always try something else when I come in. Food is always edible most of the time but not great. I've had hair in my burger before. Other Burgers were overcooked and flavorless. Mac and cheese is disgusting. Sushi menu is kinda repeat and all fried / tempora. Pretty basic and boring and if you're gluten free you're kinda SOL. Crab Rangoon is imitation crab. Gross. This last time I went for a goodbye dinner to a coworker moving: Drinks- Table got a pitcher of white sangria- it was ok but way overpriced. I got the strawberry basil lemonade drink and it sucked. It lacked taste. I'n convinced it was water and not lemonade, nothing puree about it, & there was no basil in it besides used as a piece of decor. Sushi- I showed the waitress a picture of the roll I saw on someone review and that it claimed it was a Ottawa roll but it was not and 10/10 a different role that was given to me. Luckily I will eat anything and it actually wasn't bad but what the hell. Truffle fries- beer battered. Yuck. Mac & Cheese- I thought it used to be not bad but I got it this last time as a side and it was different noodles, thick, no creamy cheese sauce, & no seasoning. Dessert- 10/10 made the trip worth it. I hate fried ice cream and not a huge brownie person but that dessert was amazing. The beignet with caramel- yessss. I never get the hype of the food but think it's because there's not much around like this for locals. If someone wanted to go back I wouldn't not go but I am not a fan.

We had a Burger, fries, baked goat cheese, cheese curd, & creme brulee donuts. Each bite was better…read morethan the last. Everything so so delicious. I cannot wait to go back.

We didn't eat but we had drinks at the sand bar! How fun is it to put your feet in the sand while…read moresitting on a swing bar in Ottawa, Illinois. DJ was a little load for just a couple people but I guess if you hear it from a distance you would go check it out. We moved to the outside part of the restaurant and had a couple more drinks. Service was a little slow but our wait staff said he was new. Can't fault him for that. Bathrooms were clean, and I noticed they are now gender neutral. Ok. When we left I looked to see if anyone was sitting in the sand pit area and there where a few people, majority older. So I wondered if the DJ was going to switch up the today's hits to something the overall crowd would like. Play music for the crowd you have? Just a thought. It was a beautiful day and I would recommend checking this place out. It's definitely evolving since they opened many years ago! (It's the only picture I took.)

Halftime is great! Waitress are great, they always stay up to date on decorations and ambiance!…read moreLove the food; so many options!

This place used to be good but service is not great. We stood at the entrance for a while before…read moresomeone greeted us and told us to sit anywhere. Waitress was not very attentive or friendly. The entire facility was drafty and freezing! Laaaah! It was a cold and rainy evening and to come in and shiver during dinner was not nice. I gave an extra star for the cheese pizza pocket because it was REALLY GOOD. It lasted me three meals it was a huge serving. The crust was perfect and there was a ton of cheese. Not quite enough sauce but I asked for some on the side. My mother got the soup of the day which was broccoli cheese. She also got a cheeseburger which was good. Not sure if we will be back due to the mediocre service.

This establishment has been preserved well as it is is very old (established 1871). Although I did…read morenot care for the vibe of the place I do admire the historic preservation. Walking in through the beer garden it reeked of w e e d. It was very quiet there as it was a weekday evening, except for a male screaming in the beer garden as we entered and a few other times as we were inside the bar. Inside the floor mosaic tiling is neat and so are the ceilings. I also like the big vintage cash register which I assume is originally from the bar when it opened. The ceilings are high and beautifully restored. We did not get food. Our two vodka club sodas were $14 total. They were served in clear plastic cups. The bartender smiled at us and was polite but she didn't say much. We couldn't stand how the place smelled so we quickly paid, finished our drinks and left.

Beautiful Bar, just outstanding preservation of History. The owners gave a bit of a tour showing…read moresome of Amazing features of the historic tavern. The Bloody Mary was delicious. Drink menu with great drinks. They feature the TripTych Brewery for their craft beers. The patio was a pleasant surprise. They are Pet Friendly, they brought our dog water and asked if he could have a beef stick they use for the Bloodys. Will Definitely be back.