The Butchery offers up exceptional meat cuts for it's customers. Staff are friendly and attentive…read more Glass show cases are always clean and well organized. Prices tend to be on the expensive side especially when buying a prime cut of steak but the meat is top quality, so give them a try. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Also inside is Vera's Burgers. One of the best hamburgers in Ottawa. My buddy Brian and I go there several times a year and enjoy the great food. I'm upset that they stopped selling Coke in the glass bottles. That was a nice touch. Drive out to Bells Corners and enjoy Vera's and the Butchery. Cheers! Zee Mitchell

I just discovered The Butchery. What a revelation!…read more The shop is clean and attractive, with a very long display of many dozens of cuts of meat, many marinated. I bought a marinated flank steak that was amazing on the BBQ tonight. They also carry some great sauces, including my favourite Rufus and Teague Blazing Hot sauce. You can buy frozen pies from The Big Apple, which are the best pies around. They have a burger shack inside....sadly I was too early. Some other time. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the boss a really good man. This was a great discovery and I will happily drive the 25 km to get there. Very highly recommended.

Good burgers. The Sweet Heat double hit the spot. The medium poutine was hefty, more than enough…read morefor two people. The burgers are very smashed, so most people will likely want a double. The poutine was not burnt but at the edge of burnt. Hubs loved it. I enjoyed it. It's a food truck so seating is picnic tables and benches, perfect for a beautiful fall evening. They have a vegetarian burger, but no chicken option. Service was great. When your order is ready they holler your name and you go get it from the window. Steady stream of customers stopping by for to-go food.

Really fresh, lightly battered haddock and kettle chips. The regular portions are a lot bigger than…read morethe fish tacos. I could barely eat two pieces. A 3 piece could feed a small family for $25. Beware that taxes are extra. The location is right on the brewery patio (beer sold inside) and they will bring it to your table inside or outside. Parking is difficult but the building has always had this problem, being sandwiched between a railroad and a small ravine!

Server was quite brusque but crab sliders were good. Picnic tables had umbrellas to get out of the…read moresun.

Smash Daddy's - Restaurant Review Note for Americans: Bring…read morecash - no U.S. credit cards accepted! (Not sure if it's the same for international cards.) Walked here from my hotel. At first glance, the place is a bit cramped and chaotic, with minimal counter service and not much signage to help you out. But once you get the flow, it's straightforward. The menu is tight: Burgers, Fries, and Shrimp. That's it! There was a line out the door, which usually means good things. The small Asian lady working the grill was super nice and honestly seemed like the only one who had a handle on things. The burger joint itself is a haze of burger grease and onions--smells great while you're there, but be warned: you'll carry it with you the rest of the day. Food-wise, it's solid. The smash burger had a great crisp with a chipotle mayo or ranch-style sauce. Fries were better than average. I didn't try the shrimp, but people around me seemed happy with it. Now, the not-so-great part: they couldn't process any of my U.S. credit cards. That was awkward. My total was $23 CAD, so I just handed over $30 USD and told them to keep the change. Could've avoided the mess by ordering through Uber Eats (assuming you want to use a card). Bottom line: The food is worth it, but the payment situation and setup could be smoother. Slightly pricey for what it is, but your mileage may vary. Give it a shot if you're nearby--and bring cash just in case.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Tasty smash burger. A bit pricey at…read more$13 for just a burger, but it was delicious. The Long Version: I've been meaning to try Smash Daddy since they started their food truck on Preston St, but never got around to it. Then on a Sunday in February we were walking around downtown and checking out Winterlude and came across this Smash Daddy location. It's an actual restaurant (not a food truck), but is mostly takeout. They have 7 stools along a counter if you want to eat-in, but it's a bit snug. My husband and I got the original Smash Daddy ($13) to-go to share. It's 2 smashed beef patties, 2 slices of cheese, pickles, onions and Smash Daddy sauce in a buttered brioche bun. It was delicious. My first time having smashed burgers. I like my burgers well done, so this style is to my liking. I liked the crispy edges. I found the price a bit high for just a burger, but those are the prices everywhere these days :( Service was pleasant. There's really no decor to speak of. You go there for the food, not the ambiance, haha. Happy to see this business expanding. They have 3 locations now. I think 2 food trucks and this restaurant. Street parking only. Review #60 (2025)

Situated in a stand-alone building in the middle of some residential area but still close to a main…read morestreet. There is free street parking so that nice. Inside the establishment is smaller than I'd expect with a couple of tables tightly knit together. Expect close seating and small tables. They also get busy, but take reservations. Asada fries - Lots of fries, crispy and loaded with toppings. The veggies, pico de gallo and salsa all come together nicely to balance out the cheese and fries. There was so much toppings that the last fries were eaten before the toppings were finished off. Taco de Carnitas - Proteins felt a bit dry and lacked sauce to back up to dryness. Big portion, but for $8.... its a bit steep. would not recommend. Taco de Carne Asada - A good portion for a single taco, but as with the other taco $8 is a bit too much for just one. This time proteins was more juicy and you get a hint for carmalization from the charred meat. Tacos not worth. Would come back for Asada fries but add protein. WIll try the wings (they look stacked) and maybe a torta.

I've been a loyal follower of the Torta Boyz since they first opened up as a food truck and have…read morealways been impressed and satisfied by their food. Their brick and mortar home serves the same classics that they had at the truck and then some. Their menu has expanded to include some appetizers, tacos and cocktails. The prices have gone up but worth the money since it's probably the best mexican food in Ottawa. The fish tacos we got were made fresh and dressed with plenty of fresh, sour, creamy pairings. The Asada Fries are as good as ever. A mountain of guac and dressings and super crispy fries. Got the pastor torta this time around--this was the only thing I thought could use a bit more acidity since the meat was generous but a bit heavy. The tuna tostada is my new favourite. it was fresh, bright, spicy and as always, all the textures. Service is lovely.

The smoked meat is great, and I'm not a huge smoked meat fan. It is thick and lean, comparable to…read morethe famous places in Montreal. The fries were also nice real fries and lots of them. Not cheap but still good value for a jumbo sandwich. I will try the ruben next time. Service was super friendly and helpful. Nice guys at this location!

Pretty great food! A little pricy but other than that it's a great spot. Would recommend the…read morechicken fingers too.

This was amazing! So we were visiting a friend in Russell and she brought us here for lunch. There…read morewas a few tables outside, nothing fancy but perfect for what we were having! Poutine! So good. I got a fairly plain poutine and my hubby got one with meat. Everyone was happy and I would definitely drop in again. Parking is easy (it's in a supermarket parking lot) and the menu is on the side of the truck, super easy to get. There was a variety on the the menu to include some meats etc. Yes come get your potatos!

This place is located in the parking lot of the Giant Tiger in Embrun. It was super convenient for…read moreme to stop by after I was done my shopping. The prices were so reasonable. With tip and tax, the cheeseburger, grilled cheese, and poutine cost me less than $20. The grilled cheese was okay. There was nothing too exciting about it but it was also $3. The burger was pretty good for $6. It's better than getting a burger from a fast food chain. The poutine...was AMAZING! $6 for a medium. It's made with St. Albert curds. The gravy was on point. I'd come back for more poutine for sure!

1st visit was last Fall, also a 3 star experience. Tried it…read moreagain today, 3 stars it is. I love supporting businesses like this little food truck in Stittsville. I like the location. (Tucked in on same lot as the Re Read Used book store) Food can be ready in 10 min. I called ahead this time. I ordered a drunken chicken dish that someone had posted was good. I had just worked out so the veg and protein was welcomed. Took it straight home. No sauce. Hmmm. Made the dish very dryish/bland and was something I could have made quickly at home. No Thai zing. A wedge of dry lime. No nuts. Not spicy as requested. It was ok... I ate it all and usually I save half so the portions may disappoint you. The veg and chicken were fine. Noodles, pre cooked/ very overcooked. I would not get this dish again but I'd like to return and try something else another day. $12.50 plus I left a tip. Price = reasonable. I wish they had remembered to pack some sauce though.

This place is Thailicious! A neat permanent food truck spot that offers authentic Thai cuisine. The…read moreowners have taken advantage of an open lot to build up a nice patio for their takeout food. A great spot if you just want to take out or eat outside on a nice sunny day! Tow Hod Tod: The tofu was crispy and sauce served separately. The sauce is an amazing concoction of Thai chilis, peanuts, fish sauce, sugar and more. Serving the tofu separately was key to keep it crispy until you drench it in the homemade sauce. Make sure you pour all the sauce on-top of the tofu, really gives the tofu the right flavour. Pad See Ew with shrimp: Probably the most flavour I've had in a Pad See Ew. Amazing flavour, all the veggies, eggs and rice noodles took in the flavours very well. Was pleasantly surprised with this dish, would recommend! One note, the Pad Thai was a bit too sweet for my liking, would steer people away from that one.