Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Best seafood in Ottawa - hands down. Everything is sustainably sourced with an emphasis on local cuisine. They have another location that just opened on Elgin st that is great for late nights and drinks
115 locals recommend
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StBest seafood in Ottawa - hands down. Everything is sustainably sourced with an emphasis on local cuisine. They have another location that just opened on Elgin st that is great for late nights and drinks
This is a great spot for a fancy dinner. Amazing decor and artwork and a very thought through menu
56 locals recommend
Fauna
425 Bank StThis is a great spot for a fancy dinner. Amazing decor and artwork and a very thought through menu
Amazing little shop that specializes in fancy meats and cheeses.
10 locals recommend
Seed to Sausage General Store
729 Gladstone AveAmazing little shop that specializes in fancy meats and cheeses.
North & Navy
226 Nepean StAmazing little place - you won't be disappointed
Great spot for brunch - but also serves up pints in the evening (usually with live music)
36 locals recommend
Pressed
750 Gladstone AveGreat spot for brunch - but also serves up pints in the evening (usually with live music)
This is quickly becoming an iconic little coffee shop. Hidden away behind little Italy, you'll find Happy Goat where they roast their own coffee in house. Great little date spot - also serving pints in the evenings.
23 locals recommend
Mainstay Coffee Company
1111a Wellington St. WThis is quickly becoming an iconic little coffee shop. Hidden away behind little Italy, you'll find Happy Goat where they roast their own coffee in house. Great little date spot - also serving pints in the evenings.
This is a beautiful little bakery with a ton of great treats. Highly recommended for brunch
21 locals recommend
The Red Apron
410 Gladstone AveThis is a beautiful little bakery with a ton of great treats. Highly recommended for brunch
Town
296 Elgin StThis is an intimate little spot on Elgin, perfect for date night
El Camino
380 Elgin StAmazing spot for some fancy tacos and fancy drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
James Street Pub
390 Bank StreetLocal watering hole with a pretty great patio.
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Popular spot for live music and dancing
Essentials
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StParks & Nature
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottGreat place for a hike, short 20 minutes drive from the city