Dining in Ottawa

 

The city of Ottawa can satisfy any and all hunger cravings. The Chβteau Laurier is located within walking distance of many restaurants.  Your Local Arrangements Committee will supply a separate list of restaurants, with more editorial comments, but here are some preliminary suggestions:  

 

BYWARD MARKET

The ByWard Market is home to many restaurants:   simply walk down the street and breathe the varied aromas of dishes cooking. Restaurants in the market can be  busy on Friday and Saturday evenings, so please make reservations.  From pub food to fine dining, the market restaurants will be open from 11.00 am to midnight, although some kitchens close at 11.00 pm.

 

ByWard Market Square

The central square is home to several cafes and food merchants, offering everything from pastry to specialty coffee to curry to sushi, open every day from 9.30 am-6.00 pm and Thursdays to 8.00 pm.

 

Beavertails Canada – 69 George Street

This stall on the south east corner of the market square offers a Canadian specialty pastry. 

 

Blue Cactus Bar and Grill – 2 ByWard Market – 613-241-7061

Always full on a Friday evening, the Blue Cactus provides a menu of standards such as fish, chicken, salads, pizzas and steaks.

 

OTHER LOCATIONS

 

Fat Tuesdays – 62 York Street – 613-241-6810

This local favourite provides a Cajun-inspired menu. On Friday evenings, “Mardi Gras” is home to the “dueling pianos,”  which bring in large crowds.

 

The Fish Market – 54 York Street – 613-241-3474

Located right next to Fat Tuesdays, this restaurant serves  an assortment of  fresh seafood.

 

Azteca – 41 William Street – 613-241-6050

Mexican restaurant with a  colonial style atmosphere.

 

The Black Thorn – 15 Clarence Street – 613-241-0712

Housed in a building that dates from the 1860s, this restaurant occupies what was once the home and workshop of an Ottawa carriage builder. Standard menu  includes pasta, meats, pizza and appetizers.

 

The Black Tomato – 11 George Street – 613-789-8123

This restaurant is situated in a stone heritage building – and the food is pretty great too.

 

Courtyard Restaurant – 21 George Street – 613-241-1516

Housed in an adjacent heritage stone building to the Black Tomato.

 

Domus Cafι – 85 Murray Street – 613-241-6007

One favourite Ottawa restaurant, the menu is designed around local and organic flavours. The chef has won numerous awards and this restaurant never disappoints.

 

E19hteen – 18 York Street – 613-244-1188

One of Ottawa’s premier restaurants.

 

Empire Grill – 47 Clarence Street – 613-241-1343

Great service and a lively atmosphere.

 

Foundation – 18B York Street – 613-562-9331

A new restaurant that works for dinner or drinks.

 

Heart and Crown – 67 Clarence Street – 613-562-0674

In the Irish village, the Market’s authentic Irish pub and restaurant.

 

Kinki Restaurant – 41 York Street – 613-789-7559

Excellent Asian cuisine.

 

Memories Restaurant – 7 Clarence Street – 613-241-1882

Known especially for  desserts.

 

Stella Osteria – 81B Clarence Street – 613-241-2200

Modern Italian food.

 

Vittoria Trattoria – 35 William Street – 613-789-8959

Fine food and ambiance – white linens and candlelit tables,  traditional Italian food and wines.

 

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant – 41 Clarence – 613-241-3636

 Japanese cuisine in a unique atmosphere.

 

Milestone’s Grill and Bar – 201-700 Sussex Drive – 613- 789-9113

Just around the corner for drinks, lunch and dinner.

 

 

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