Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
A twist on southern food with excellent cocktail and great rotating craft beer list.
Also there's a great speakeasy room you may access if accepted...
78 locals recommend
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WA twist on southern food with excellent cocktail and great rotating craft beer list.
Also there's a great speakeasy room you may access if accepted...
Best bread in town. They also serve up amazing breakfast, brunch and lunch items. The lunch burger, the croquet monsieur and the chicken Caesar sandwich are must tries.
131 locals recommend
Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre AveBest bread in town. They also serve up amazing breakfast, brunch and lunch items. The lunch burger, the croquet monsieur and the chicken Caesar sandwich are must tries.
Sustainable seafood menu options. Fresh Canadian oysters and a great place to chat with knowledgeable friendly locals.
115 locals recommend
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StSustainable seafood menu options. Fresh Canadian oysters and a great place to chat with knowledgeable friendly locals.
They have amazing small sharing plates and an excellent wine list! This is not a budget friendly option as they are highly rated and often make "the best restaurant in Canada list"
56 locals recommend
Fauna
425 Bank StThey have amazing small sharing plates and an excellent wine list! This is not a budget friendly option as they are highly rated and often make "the best restaurant in Canada list"
Pressed Café offers breakfast, coffee, lunch, alcohol and live shows ranging from slam poetry to bands to comedy. Check out their website for scheduling.
36 locals recommend
Pressed
750 Gladstone AvePressed Café offers breakfast, coffee, lunch, alcohol and live shows ranging from slam poetry to bands to comedy. Check out their website for scheduling.
El Camino
380 Elgin StBest Tacos in town!!!
Great cheap spot to eat. Try the steamed bun, any of them!! They have a great happy hour from 3pm-6pm with 5$ food and drinks!
43 locals recommend
Datsun
380 Elgin StGreat cheap spot to eat. Try the steamed bun, any of them!! They have a great happy hour from 3pm-6pm with 5$ food and drinks!
PourBoy offers cheap 5$ beers and affordable food. They also host Trivia Nights on Thursday!
The front looks like a massive art piece. Great local eatery
7 locals recommend
Pour Boy - Somerset
495 Somerset St WPourBoy offers cheap 5$ beers and affordable food. They also host Trivia Nights on Thursday!
The front looks like a massive art piece. Great local eatery
They offer great lunch options during the week/weekends from 11-3pm usually.
Try the fish burger or fish and chips and you won't be disappointed!
115 locals recommend
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StThey offer great lunch options during the week/weekends from 11-3pm usually.
Try the fish burger or fish and chips and you won't be disappointed!
Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant
691 Somerset St WBest Dim Sum, authentic and with carts!!!
In this compex you will find:
A coffee shop, authentic Korean food and Karaoke rooms! Great place to spend an evening and they are almost always open
Korean Palace Restaurant
610 Somerset St WIn this compex you will find:
A coffee shop, authentic Korean food and Karaoke rooms! Great place to spend an evening and they are almost always open
Great Asian fusion! I recommend the deep fried wontons and the rice paper rolls!
9 locals recommend
Mekong
637 Somerset St WGreat Asian fusion! I recommend the deep fried wontons and the rice paper rolls!
This little place offers many options throughout the week aside from food:
Kareoke
Bingo
China Doll entertainment
Check out their Facebook page for daily updates
11 locals recommend
Shanghai Restaurant
651 Somerset St WThis little place offers many options throughout the week aside from food:
Kareoke
Bingo
China Doll entertainment
Check out their Facebook page for daily updates
Jax
479 Bronson AveGreat brunch gem with local produce
BBQ Golden Grill
523 Gladstone AveExcellent BBQ chicken, poutine and plantains!
Ottawa Kabab
577 Gladstone Ave100% Halal choices, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.
True Loaf offers daily fresh breads of all sorts!! On Saturdays they offer fresh brioche buns for all your burger needs. They're a great place to pick up breakfast or snack options on the go.
13 locals recommend
True Loaf Bread Company
573 Gladstone AveTrue Loaf offers daily fresh breads of all sorts!! On Saturdays they offer fresh brioche buns for all your burger needs. They're a great place to pick up breakfast or snack options on the go.
Amazing little spot to eat. Very creative menu. It's a small place that doesn't take reservations however worth trying!
12 locals recommend
Citizen
207 Gilmour StAmazing little spot to eat. Very creative menu. It's a small place that doesn't take reservations however worth trying!
Best Ramen in town hands down. You don't want to miss trying this place out. there's a line up no matter what time you go however don't be discouraged because you won't wait more than 20 minutes.
34 locals recommend
Sansotei Ramen
153 Bank StBest Ramen in town hands down. You don't want to miss trying this place out. there's a line up no matter what time you go however don't be discouraged because you won't wait more than 20 minutes.
A little seafood truck gem located in the business district of Centretown. Worth making a stop to or from Parliament Buildings!
Ad Mare Seafood Truck
2265 Robertson RoadA little seafood truck gem located in the business district of Centretown. Worth making a stop to or from Parliament Buildings!
An excellent choice for lunch from 1130am-230pm throughout the week. They offer up the best fish or po'boy sandwiches in town by a landslide. Also their chowder is worth and honorable mention. I'd recommend sampling their smoked fish since it also happens to be the best.
115 locals recommend
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StAn excellent choice for lunch from 1130am-230pm throughout the week. They offer up the best fish or po'boy sandwiches in town by a landslide. Also their chowder is worth and honorable mention. I'd recommend sampling their smoked fish since it also happens to be the best.
Sightseeing
Go skating on one of the longest skating rinks in the world!
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueGo skating on one of the longest skating rinks in the world!
A beautiful historic site in the heart of Ottawa. Close to the market it's the start of the Rideau Canal.
24 locals recommend
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
A beautiful historic site in the heart of Ottawa. Close to the market it's the start of the Rideau Canal.
Peace Tower
Parks & Nature
Trails, Ski Hills, Ziplining, Snowshoeing, Swimming, camping. Anytime of year. you can enjoy activities in Gatineau park
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauTrails, Ski Hills, Ziplining, Snowshoeing, Swimming, camping. Anytime of year. you can enjoy activities in Gatineau park
Summer months offer a spot to play chess, eat or on Fridays enjoy a movie in the park!
14 locals recommend
Dundonald Park
516 Somerset St WSummer months offer a spot to play chess, eat or on Fridays enjoy a movie in the park!
Arts & Culture
Try their Escape Manor challenge and/or monthly Museum dance night.
Thursday evenings are free from 5pm-7pm
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StTry their Escape Manor challenge and/or monthly Museum dance night.
Thursday evenings are free from 5pm-7pm
Parliament Hill: walk around, participate in the activites during the week at lunch (yoga, bootcamp... ect). Enjoy a free tour inside.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetParliament Hill: walk around, participate in the activites during the week at lunch (yoga, bootcamp... ect). Enjoy a free tour inside.
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlEssentials
Majestic Cleaners & Laundry
553 Gladstone AveDirectly below
Herb & Spice Food Shop
375 Bank StHartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StA local eatery serving breakfast, lunch and fabulous sweet treats.
They also provide options for pre-made meals they make in house. What you can find:
Coffee
Tea
Cheese
Dips
Meat
Ice Cream and so much more!
21 locals recommend
The Red Apron
410 Gladstone AveA local eatery serving breakfast, lunch and fabulous sweet treats.
They also provide options for pre-made meals they make in house. What you can find:
Coffee
Tea
Cheese
Dips
Meat
Ice Cream and so much more!
Meats, cheese, dips and pickled veggies!
They have the best jalapeno cheddar sausages and excellent dry aged steak.
10 locals recommend
Seed to Sausage General Store
729 Gladstone AveMeats, cheese, dips and pickled veggies!
They have the best jalapeno cheddar sausages and excellent dry aged steak.
zero waste grocery store where you'll find pasta, nuts, flour, spices, hygiene products, cleaning products, condiments and so much more! a must to curb this garbage epidemic we're facing!
6 locals recommend
NU Grocery
1130 Wellington St. Wzero waste grocery store where you'll find pasta, nuts, flour, spices, hygiene products, cleaning products, condiments and so much more! a must to curb this garbage epidemic we're facing!
zero waste grocery store where you'll find pasta, nuts, flour, spices, hygiene products, cleaning products, condiments and so much more! a must to curb this garbage epidemic we're facing!
6 locals recommend
NU Grocery
1130 Wellington St. Wzero waste grocery store where you'll find pasta, nuts, flour, spices, hygiene products, cleaning products, condiments and so much more! a must to curb this garbage epidemic we're facing!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have the best selection for IPA's in town. Plus they are really close
42 locals recommend
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
250 City Centre AveThey have the best selection for IPA's in town. Plus they are really close
Atomic Rooster
303 Bank StThey always have live music, often with free cover!
This oyster bar by day turns into a dance club on Saturday nights. It's more of a 30+ crowd with great 80's-90's music! Get there before 11pm and it's free cover.
47 locals recommend
Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
1084 Wellington St. WThis oyster bar by day turns into a dance club on Saturday nights. It's more of a 30+ crowd with great 80's-90's music! Get there before 11pm and it's free cover.
Many types of events: Live music, DJ. Check out their calendar for details
32 locals recommend
Babylon
317 Bank StMany types of events: Live music, DJ. Check out their calendar for details
A small & intimate venue in the heart of downtown Ottawa, programmed and hosted by some of the capital's most active djs, artists, and promoters. It serves not only as a club and event space, but also as a canvas for culture, art and creativity.
City At Night
222 Slater St.A small & intimate venue in the heart of downtown Ottawa, programmed and hosted by some of the capital's most active djs, artists, and promoters. It serves not only as a club and event space, but also as a canvas for culture, art and creativity.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
It's newly renovated, and a great location
Enjoy shops, restaurants, the gym and the Sunday market from 8am-3pm.
Many other activities are held here.
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayEnjoy shops, restaurants, the gym and the Sunday market from 8am-3pm.
Many other activities are held here.