Ottawa, Ontario — Food and Dining
Restaurants in Ottawa, Ontario
Restaurants
Expensive
Le Cordon Bleu Signatures Restaurant
This charming French country-style restaurant serves the finest classic French cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute Master Chefs. Intimate nooks, impeccable service, perfect wine and food pairings, and an experience in exquisite taste and food artistry are unforgettable at Le Cordon Bleu's only five-diamond restaurant in the world.
453 Laurier Avenue East
Tel: (613) 236 2499.
Website: www.signaturesrestaurant.com
Moderate
Courtyard Restaurant
This is an elegant, yet casual restaurant in a heritage stone building in the ByWard Market area. It is an excellent choice for Sunday brunch, with delectable French cuisine, mimosa cocktails and wicked desserts.
21 George Street
Tel: (613) 241 1516.
Website: www.courtyardrestaurant.com
Parliament Pub
In view of the Parliament Buildings, this is the place to rub shoulders with politicians and overhear the talk on the Hill. It offers an intriguing selection of salads and sandwiches named after local politicians, whose caricatures adorn the walls.
101 Sparks Street
Tel: (613) 563 0636.
Website: www.parliamentpub.com
Cheap
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
This place serves what are quite likely the world's best gourmet burgers, made with locally sourced fresh ingredients, imaginative combinations of delicate flavors and sustenance fit for a rugby team. Ion Aimers, alias the Big Cheese, has opened five stores in five years, all in industrial chic style, serving old-fashioned burgers and milkshakes.
580 Bank Street
Tel: (613) 235 0406.
Website: www.worksburger.com
Nightlife
Ottawa's nightlife has a hopping pub scene focused on Elgin Street, Bank Street and the ByWard Market. Dance clubs, blues joints, karaoke and a multitude of Irish pubs draw a student and young professional crowd to party the night away. Last orders are at 0200 and bars stay open till 0245.
Bars
Social
This is a Martini bar with great mojitos. It has an inviting atmosphere with live jazz, and draws a buzzing crowd.
537 Sussex Drive
Tel: (613) 789 7355.
Website: www.social.ca
The Heart and Crown
Situated in the ByWard Market, this is a popular Irish pub to drop in for a pint and some live music.
67 Clearance Street
Tel: (613) 562 0674.
Website: ww.heartandcrown.ca
Grace O'Malley's Pub
This spot serves typical Irish pub fare with live music throughout the week.
1150 Ogilvie Road
Tel: (613) 842 0220.
Website: www.gracies.ca
Clubs
Caliente Latin Night Club
Learn to dance the salsa or merengue at the sizzling Caliente Latin Night Club.
110 York Street
Tel: (613) 562 0698.
Website: www.calienteclub.net
The Mercury Lounge
This is is a true soul club, attracting the jazz and blues crowd.
56 ByWard Market Square
website: www.mercurylounge.com
Live Music
Barrymore's
Is Ottawa's premiere live music club, drawing top bands from around the country.
323 Bank Street
Tel: (613) 565 9999.
Website: www.barrymores.on.ca
Fat Tuesdays
Is famous for its duelling pianos on Friday and Saturday nights.
62 York Street
Tel: (613) 241 6810.
Website: www.fattuesdays.ca
