Chef's Table was such a delightful & unforgettable dinner experience @ 1 Elgin Restaurant by Rideau Canal! Thd weather was stunning, gorgeous outdoor seating, beautiful live music & most importantly...world class Chefs introducing their elegant unique plates! Everything tasted amazing, the service was so fast and the whike event was very well organized. I am looking forward to go again next year. The tickets were sold online https://ontariosmallhalls.com/the-chefs-table-2022/  ($130 per person + tax & fees) read more

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I originally do not have very high expectation for this restaurant. It turns out their staff are super friendly and their chefs have solid foundation in preparing traditional formal English dinning. Even Though, fusion dishes such as the Certified Angus Beef tasting appetizer is not their strength but their chefs are very attention to details (even for a plain and simple scope of ice cream). You can tasted they only use the freshest and fine quality ingredients. My favorite dishes of all is the Roast Venison Medallion. The meat is super flavorful but no gamey taste at all. It keeps me warm like a heater for the whole night. The Fruit and Nut Chocolate Pâté dessert (look like a chocolate bar) is one of the strongest chocolate flavors desserts I ever tasted to date. I highly recommended to give this restaurant a try on your next trip to Ottawa. read more

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Alrighty so we thought for the patio season what a great place to check out , 1 Elgin by the canal.. for seating and view it's awesome food was hit and miss. My Niçoise salad came disassembled and lacking flavour and everything ! Strawberry salad was good but nothing exceptional. Bread came so not fresh with butter. Main dishes were good and to be honest dessert was the best. We ordered virgin mojitoes they were lacking any flavour. Staff were friendly.. We came on a weekend so we parked for free at the city hall which was a short walk .. Over all we had a great time by the water for our first date our post COVID read more

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Overall: Large portion size dinner with a beautiful view of the canal. Food: We ordered the Beef Tenderloin and Arctic Char as our main courses. Both were very tasty and the portion's were quite generous. The sides were quite good and paired well with the meals, although I think the beef would be better paired with a traditional potato instead of a sweet potato, but that's a person preference. Complimentary bread and butter was provided as well. Drink: We ordered the French 75 and the 4th stage (gin based cocktail). The French 75 was tasty and well-priced (when compared to other restaurants) and the 4th stage was strong and delicious, but would try a different one next time we go. Service: Our server was prompt, courteous and ensured our drinks were full and that we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Atmosphere: Along the Rideau Canal and at the back of the NAC, it has great views and spacious patio. Soft jazz-type music plays in the background and tables are well spaced out. Price: Overall I feel the prices were ok, maybe a bit on the high side for the main courses, but from my recent experience in this COVID era it seems most of the restaurants have increased their prices so take that as you will. Pro-tip: Make a reservation in advance and ask for a table right along the canal for unobstructed views. read more

1 Elgin - Arctic Char with Crispy fingerling potato, Roasted Tomato, Zucchini, Kale chips, lemon and thyme Vinaigrette - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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I have had several lovely experiences here. My workplace hosted 40 people for a conference and had our "fancy" dinner at 1 Elgin where the chef prepared a special menu for our guests including some locally sourced specialties and a specifically requested wine from BC. The meal came in three courses and was delectable. With two choices for each course, my partner and I ordered one of each and shared everything. Overall, we were quite impressed, but admittedly it's a little out of our regular price range. My other notable experience here was for bunch one Sunday - biggest note here: they don't do brunch. We assumed they did and were a bit disappointed. That said, they did their best to make the experience positive by allowing us to order a pitcher is mimosas (not on the menu). The food we ordered was also quite good (a burger and a pasta dish). Would go again, just wish they had brunch! read more

Our pre-ballet performance dinner at 1 Elgin, at the National Arts Centre, got off to a rocky start. The hostess inexplicably stopped to speak to the next customers in line while leading us to our table (she actually had to be told by them to finish with us first). She also clearly didn't hear us when we gave our reservation, as they called us by phone soon after we were seated to follow up on our reservation, as if we were a no show. Later, our server (who was generally friendly) got one of our drink orders wrong, and then got one of our entree orders wrong, cursing as he returned to the kitchen with the entrees and realized his mistake - a completely understandable reaction (we've all been there) that shouldn't be within earshot of customers. Although he returned within minutes with the correct order, this also meant that my entree, which had been correct all along, had been sitting around for a few minutes already and was crucially no longer as hot as it should have been. These delays also meant we were very rushed to get to the ballet, luckily in the same building or else we would have been late. Fortunately, the food itself was excellent. The roasted bone marrow, served with citrus mustard green salad, mustard seeds, pickled onions and toasted sourdough, was appropriately buttery smooth, and went very well with the flavours it was paired with. The roast venison medallions, a confit venison with Fleur des Monts cheese pierogi, rutabaga purée, sauerkraut, chicory root jus sauce was amazing, cooked to perfection. The entree I ordered was the hemp seed crusted confit black cod, with celeriac tagliatelle, mousseline & pickled pearls, miso broth, spinach & Nordic shrimp. Although just a tad cooler than it should have been because of the earlier delay, it was otherwise amazing. Miso always pairs well with black cod, but dialing it down to a more subtle presence here was a smart choice given the other flavours at play, especially the celeriac. The light crunch of the crust contrasted nicely with the softness of the fish and mousseline. Despite the great food though, the service still felt frantic, flustered and confused. I understand that evening's show was the first performance of the season, and having no dine in service throughout the pandemic, it's likely everyone was just out of practice. With this in mind, and on the strength of the food itself, I would still come back, and I am sure the service will by then have seen a return to form. For this first visit though, the dining experience was characterized by great food but marred by uneven service. read more

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We ate lunch at Le Cafe and really enjoyed the food and our experience. It was truly nice to have a Canadian meal in the sense all the food was sourced locally or in Canada. I had the BC wild salmon and my friend had the tempura which was really like fish and chips with the chips replaced with oysters. He enjoyed it even more than I enjoyed my salmon. We had a wonderful bottle of Chablis as well. Despite arriving 30 minutes late for our reservation and 15 minutes before they closed we were heartily welcomed, never rushed and told we could stay all afternoon. Service was quite attentive. We sat outside right beside the canal as an added bonus. Really a great experience and meal. The only negative was parking in the bowels of the NAC and finding your way to the restaurant but I would not let stop me from going again - and I will. read more

1 Elgin - View from our table. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Wow! What a change at the beautiful terrace restaurant, "1Elgin" in the NAC. It was always beautiful but now the food is top notch! We had the seared whitefish that was on a bed of schnitzel and beets. Every last bite was five star. We finished every morsel on our plates savouring the wonderful mix of flavours. We decided to finish with the donut and cheese dessert. This dessert is so much more than it's name suggests. The cheese custard and amazingly soft cinnamon donut are somehow transformed into a gourmet dish, that again, we savoured every bite. I highly recommend the 1Elgin restaurant with it's resident chefs and best- views-in-Ottawa!! read more

This spot had exceptional service. The chef came out to make sure all the food was cooked to our liking. The beef tenderloin is a must have! read more

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Nice restaurant tucked inside the National Arts Centre. Decided to have brunch here for my birthday. Called the day before and was told that everything was booked for brunch. I called again the morning of my birthday, and was able to make reservations right away. Perhaps someone called out? No idea. A little tip- if you park at the National Arts Centre and bring your parking stub in, they will verify it and parking is free. Don't lose your ticket! This place is gorgeous. Perfect place for an art lover like myself. From the garage you have to go up a couple flights of stairs. Le café is easy enough to find, you just have to follow the signs. It's best if you dress up a bit, not anything extremely fancy, though. Upon entering, you will see lots of paintings and print art that occupy the space on the huge white walls. You get a nice view from the inside, with large, clear glass windows, that allow a lot of light to enter the restaurant. Definitely adds on to the brunch feel, although it gets a bit bright if you are seated at a table right next to the windows. Their bar by the entrance is really pretty! Blue lights everywhere. Extremely classy. The servers were excellent and extremely polite. Moving on to their brunch menu.. most of their food was good, but it wasn't amazing, like I was expecting. Their salad bar rocks. Probably my favorite part of this restaurant. Loved the greens and dressing. The dressing was so rich and creamy. It paired well with the croutons. Also being served at the salad bar was sushi, which was not that great (I suggest skipping that). The smoked salmon was great, and so was their thinly sliced roast beef. Oh, and the bread! Excellent. Butter balls to accompany it. You will be asked if you want orange juice, coffee, water, or all three. Water is served in a beautiful glass bottle, which is then poured into your glass by your server. When our coffee was delivered to us, they forgot to give us some cream and sugar (since it does not come on the table), so don't forget to ask for it! As for their brunch menu.. the Singaporean noodles were horrible- very, very bland. Had a bit of spice to it but the noodles felt so dry. Their general tso's was cooked very well, but it was a bit salty. The dumplings served were actually very enjoyable, bite size too. The bok choy was cooked nicely and great with the meat. They had a dish called mashed potatoes, but the potatoes were actually served on TOP of what looked and tasted like rolled out pasta in the shape of a burrito with white cream sauce on top, and filled with spinach and cheese inside. This was amazing!! Do get that, and lots of it. I really enjoyed the poached egg that was served on top of an english muffin. Cooked to perfection, and it was put together beautifully. Loved that the yolk was runny and complimented the english muffin well. Your typical breakfast food was served towards the end, which included scrambled eggs and bacon. Now, for their dessert menu, which I always, always, save room for: not a big selection. You've got what looked like cream filled pastries that looked like mini burgers, two types of custards, a small pie type dessert with a chocolate pudding filling topped with an orange peel, and this while ball on a stick. I seriously did not know what to think of the last one. The cream pastries were honestly not too special. The custards were alright, but the mini pie was excellent. The white ball on the stick.. it was almost like a rice pudding inside, covered in white chocolate. Not at all what i would have expected. I didn't enjoy it. Overall high rating for the excellent service, atmosphere, and the salad bar. The main brunch dishes and dessert were good, but still a bit of a disappointment, considering it was over $30/person including taxes. Will I come back? Probably not, but it's definitely once of those places you should at least try once. Tons of high quality pictures for you, as usual :) Happy eating! read more

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This is email I sent to the restaurant. Do not waste your money here! Good afternoon, Our recent experience at your restaurant was possibly one of the most disappointing in Ottawa. Your patio is one of the best in Ottawa however the service is extremely disappointing. My husband made reservation for our marriage anniversary at your restaurant on Sunday August 1, at 6:30pm. The request he had put in 3 weeks prior for gluten free chocolate was completely ignored. I had the Für Cerises (cocktail) it arrived room temperature. The starter plate took almost an hour and our main meal order was not taken at all. We had to wave down someone for water. She was incredibly rude. Needless to say we left soon after. Thank goodness that Riviera took us in at their bar without reservation. I am writing to you because your staffs' lack of respect for their customers almost ruined our night. My poor husband was very upset for choosing your restaurant and not sticking to our usual good restaurants such as Beckta or North and Navy. Please think of a professional customer service training and team building for your servers. read more

My parents and I had dinner at Le Café before a show, and I was satisfied with the restaurant but not very satisfied. There were many details about the restaurant that were unsettling when you consider the prices you pay for the food: The seats were very wobbly and in disrepair (I thought I would change mine for a one near me, but they were all like this. My parents had the same problem). The service was just middle of the road. And the food was, once again, good but not "great". I repeat, this wouldn't be that big of a deal if you could get a main course for under $30, but you can't, and that's the problem. I am the type of person that would even pay upwards of $50 a plate, but the service AND food must be up to those expectations. This restaurant has a great opportunity to improve. Considering its ideal location, I would hope that in the future they take it up a notch. read more

Took part in their Mothers' Day brunch. I was disappointed. The food was fine (roast beef was v. good in fact) but the seating was very bad. We were placed right next to the buffet with the stack of plates literally three inches from our head. Several guests just reached over our table to grab their plate before serving themselves. It's not an appropriate place to seat anyone (except perhaps guests with mobility problems who ask to be close to the food) and I was disappointed that we were offered that seating since I had made the reservation weeks before. *Edited to add*: The restaurant contacted me subsequently to apologize for the unpleasant experience and offered to host us again for a different menu. I thought that was very thoughtful. I plan on taking them up on it when my mother is available. read more

I had heard that Michael Blackie of Perspectives had recently been hired as executive chef here, and therefore thought that partaking in Mother's Day brunch with family would be the perfect opportunity to try this restaurant. The restaurant garners 3 stars, in my opinion. The food is more creative and has a definite Asian flair than your standard brunch buffet, and quite a few of the items are of high quality and well executed. The dessert is the shining star of the meal. However, my primary complaint had to do with the service, which needs to be improved tremendously. When we made the reservation for the 11:30 seating for Mother's Day, we were told that our party would only be permitted to dine for one hour to prepare for the next seating at 1:00 pm. Slightly miffed, it wasn't enough to put me off trying the place out, even when they later called to change our reservation to noon. When we arrived promptly, there was a bit of a wait to be seated but we relaxed at our table after the hostess took our coats. We sat down to wait for a server to order our drinks. The problem was, we didn't have a regular server. During the brunch, there were a number of staff that flitted around the entire room doing things like refilling coffee, clearing plates, etc. Tables were not assigned to waitstaff so you had to catch someone's eye or flag them down if you needed anything in particular. No one noticed that we had sat down and we waited for nearly ten minutes before a server appeared with water, and then another five for coffee/decaf coffee. Milk for coffee was requested twice (the first request forgotten). By that time, 20 minutes had gone by. Orange juice was only obtained halfway through the meal, because that was the only time we could flag down another server again. We finally squared away our drinks and approached the buffet. It was somewhat self-explanatory, with the cold appetizers placed along the bar, the hot food in the centre tables, and the desserts displayed along the back wall. Having eaten at the Brookstreet for their regular brunch several years ago, I certainly recognized Blackie's hand in many of the hot dishes: polenta, banana pancakes, and his signature General Blackie's chicken are repeat items on the menu. I approached the bar to examine the cold appetizers. There were no tongs for either the tomato-bocconcini salad or the AAA beef/noodle salad (and later the french pastries), so I inquired how I could obtain these items. The server behind the bar, who was in charge of carving the hot roast beef, weirdly used chopsticks to one-by-one pick out the pieces and put them on my plate. I was beginning to feel like the food items were gold bricks to be doled out sparingly. Luckily, there were tongs available for the rest of the items on the cold bar and I was able to serve myself freely to the smoked salmon, seared tuna, and salad. Cold items were hit or miss: the sushi was even worse than grocery-store sushi, it was completely inedible. The fish was curled up, it was so dry, and it had fallen off my rice. I halfheartedly put it in my mouth and confirmed it was awful, so I spit it out. After that, I didn't touch the sushi rolls at all. The noodles in the beef salad were a little too hard or undercooked for my taste. However, I was told the AAA beef was nicely done and I enjoyed the peppery yellow tail tuna. The highlights of the appetizers were the whole, flaked, smoked salmon as well as the salt cod and potato chowder (with bacon). Both of those were bursting with flavour and were delicious. Moving onto the hot food, generally these were done satisfactorily. The polenta was slightly grainy but had a nice cheese flavour, although the bits of duck on top were quite dry. General Blackie's chicken was crispy fried and coated in a slightly-sweetened tasty hoisin-flavoured(?) sauce. Scrambled eggs and the peppery mashed potatoes were really good, but the banana pancakes were highly disappointing and tasted salty and nothing like bananas. The lamb was inconsistent; some pieces moist while others extremely tough. Steamed veggies were uninspired and underseasoned. Dessert was a vast array of delicate french confections, coconut tapioca puddings, chocolate crème brûlées and mousse cakes. Except for the mediocre croissants and apple turnovers, everything was melt-in-your-mouth exquisite and upped the food rating for me. Then at 1:30 we were brusquely asked to leave the restaurant to make way for the next seating. We were made to feel like delinquents who had overstayed their welcome but it still took over 10 minutes for the server to ring up our bill and another 5 minutes for the hostess to (incorrectly) locate our coats while the maitress d' gave us a hairy eyeball. Customers should be allowed to enjoy a meal for which they paid $140 (for a table of four), especially after problems in the restaurant's service and execution are to blame for the customer's "slow" dining experience. Frustrating. read more

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The newly renovated space looks cozy and classy. Staff is friendly and accommodating, too. We reserved seats at the patio (with a view of the canal) but thought it was too chilly so we requested the tables inside. Then we asked to be transferred outside because the view is just too inviting; but it got too cold we asked to be seated inside again. The food was also delicious. My boss tried the meals we ordered and she said Prime Rib was the best. For dessert, they all loved the mascarpone but I also loved their Crème Brûlée. read more

We stopped for a quick dinner before going to the symphony and had not been there for dinner for a few years. Apparently they are now under new management, but it seemed pretty much the same as before. We were seated one row over from the window and when the table next to the window came open, our waiter asked if we would like a window seat. When we agreed, he simply slid out the "used" window table, pulled back our chairs and slid our table over to the window. Presto chango, no muss, no fuss. The service was generally better than I remember it, although there was a bit of confusion in getting me my second glass of wine - I had to ask twice. I had the gnocchi as a starter, with thinly sliced strips of pancetta and mushrooms. All in all, I found the dish a bit too oily and the gnocchi just a bit undercooked. They did redeem themselves with the mains. I had veal tenderloin with grilled shrimps on a bed of mashed potatoes and fennel. The meat was cooked exactly as I ordered, the sauce was delicious. My wife had the vegetarian spaetzle and declared it to be delicious. No complaints re portion size. Le Cafe is not cheap. One starter, two mains, three glasses of wine and two coffees came to $125 before the tip. In terms of value for money, there are better spots in town. But it sure is convenient if you want to park once, eat and take in a concert all in the space of a few hours. read more

Finding the restaurant required some attentive sign watching as we navigated the dimly lit halls of the National Arts Centre. A stairwell, followed by a turn, another hallway, followed by a series a stairs and small dining area followed by the restaurant entrance. A bit confusing but we found it. The window behind the greeter revealed Le Cafe, and at the back there was outdoor seating near the Rideau Canal. The former sous chef of the Le Cafe is now the chef. The quality of the food was good - all the items were prepared which gave the impression taste really matters. read more

Ver slow service especialy on evenings with a play. The quality of the food is extremely terrible. We have been giving this place too many chances in the past. We told ourselves that with renovations they could be better but nope same old menu probably save mediocre chef. To bad but this is our last time even if its convenient for NAC plays its simply not good good. They charge upper class $$$ but they are not up too par in quality quality of kitchen. They need a new chef. read more

Had a good lunch experience here. The food is solid and the atmosphere is nice - a little on the formal side but not in a stuffy way. While the service was good overall, our particular server had an "I know better than you do" attitude about the wine list and a few other issues. It was annoying. If we had better service, this would have been a four star lunch experience. read more

Absolutely brutal service. Reservation for 12 made 30 days ago. 60 minutes into service no drinks on table yet - now they're serving apps.

We ended up having dinner at Le Cafe before the show Motown. While the setting was nice and the server was friendly, I must say I didn't care for the choices on the menu and the service was quite slow. It took around 20 minutes to receive our drinks (beer and a mojito). We were getting nervous that our server wasn't going to come to us in time so we could order our food, eat and make it for the show. I had to flag down our server to mention we were ready to order. I also had to flag her down for a dessert menu and for the bill. As for the food, I didn't like that I had to pay $32 for the sausage and shrimp dish only to find hardly any shrimp and only two small slices of sausage. My gf had the chicken dish and found the chicken to be quite small and somewhat dry. It's kind of sad that I can go to almost any pub and receive ten times better service and food for the price. read more

We went to see Wicked on Saturday and decided to get dinner at Le Cafe. We spent $120 on dinner and had to go to Macdonald's after. The portion was decent but the food was so bad that neither my partner nor I could finish our meals. There was also an issue with cleanliness as we were eating in the company of a family of flies. The hostess sat us down at a table that we saw another couple turned down. I then realized why. We were seated by the window and there was a swarm of flies on it. I told the hostess that I could take care of the flies if she gives me something to do it. I said it would not be sanitary to use the menus. She said she would check with her manager but never came back. During the meal, the flies were very active and I ended up taking care of the flies with my napkin. The food was also horrible. I ordered fish and my partner ordered a steak and salad. The salad was served with a piece of bread that was as hard as rock. Some of the lettuce was clearly brown. My fish was overcooked and bland; the vegetables were dry and flavor less. The service was so bad that we decided to just leave rather than bring it to their attention because customer service was clearly not their priority. If you want water front, you are better off eating at Lago and if you want something close to NAC, you are better off eating at Chateau Laurier or Radisson Hotel for the same price. read more

The quality of the food is high and I like the setting, in the National Arts Centre overlooking the Rideau Canal. That said, it isn't exceptional for the price. I've enjoyed my meals here but never particularly remembered them a day or two later. For the price, the menu should be more inspired and meals at a higher level. read more

It was a lovely brunch buffet. I like testing the waters at restaurants with a brunch buffet. Show me a restaurant with a brunch that costs more than $20 and manages to disappoint and that's a restaurant that will be a dinner rip-off. Besides, boring buffet = boring chef; stale buffet = mysterious leftovers. Le Cafe doesn't disappoint. True, some dishes were a little dull or just imperfect but some were just great. The vegetable dishes, were great. Let's just ignore the mixed-up labels (unless you've got food allergies...) I'm definitely going back. read more

I attended a work related function for about 20 people. The food was excellent. Guest were given a choice between two appetizers, two entrees and 2 desserts. I chose a cod croquette, beef tenderloin and tarte Tatin. The service was very good. read more

Went there for brunch. The presentation and location were impeccable. The rest of it: peccable. The coffee was tepid and tasteless, the orange juice from concentrate, the bacon and eggs cold. the sushi rolls cheap and outsourced. For $30 dollars a person, these people should be embarrassed. In Ottawa, you'll find better brunches on Elgin Street for less; don't waste your time and money. read more

Really the epitome of a wonderful dining experience. Beautifully staged dining room. Very accommodating to our large party there to enjoy the holidays. There was a special discounted holiday group menu and there regularly is a discount for groups that choose a smaller menu. This also included bread, mineral water, coffee and printed menu. Great value for money. And also a privacy panel set up so we could enjoy some intimacy. The food was impeccable. It came out quickly and beautifully executed. I had the leek and lentil soup which was warm and comforting. This was followed by a delicious trout that was seasoned perfectly. I am so glad I had dessert. The warm toffee pudding was so delicious. Topped with fabulous blackberries and a side of a green tea milk to cut the sweetness. I also adored the piece of chocolate with the NAC logo. What a brilliant touch. The manager was on hand to ensure we had an excellent experience and that we did. The ambiance was also relaxed and although it was a high-end establishment not pretentious. They allowed us to stay past the kitchen closing and have a partake in a festive game we had organized for the team. I felt very taken care of and appreciated. A standing ovation for Le Cafe. read more

Once you navigate the silly dim halls of the NAC to get to Le cafe, you are treated to a fine view of the Rideau canal and an elegant but slightly underwhelming decor. We had dinner prior to a performance of the jersey boys to celebrate my sister's 50th. If you book a reservation before a 7 30 show, they will insist that you arrive at 5 30 and I suggest you go along with this. The place gets quite busy pre - show. The service was, as usual, attentive and well intentioned, but with a slight sense of rush. Le cafe offers a fine seasonal menu and our group especially enjoyed the halibut. Its not the coolest or hippest place in town, but the convenience before a show and the reliable menu are hard to beat. Of course, this is a rather expensive choice, so i recommend saving Le cafe for special occasions and performances that you especially want to enjoy the entire evening in one location. As an additional note, i have hosted business lunches at Le cafe on a few occasions. The set lunch menu offers decent value and the setting is just as good for a business occasion as an evening performance outing. read more

I recently went for lunch with my Mom and I can't say enough about the meal. We sat outside overlooking the canal and the weather was perfect. I got a caesar salad to start followed by the steak and fries. The salad had large pieces of real bacon, dressing on each piece of lettuce and nice big shavings of parmesan on top. Even the croutons were nicely seasoned. I can honestly say I have never had a better caesar salad in my life. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and nicely seasoned and the fries came with a delicious dip on the side. My mom had a minestrone soup with nice big pieces of roast chicken in it then followed that with the braised short ribs. The ribs were another major highlight as they were cooked to perfection and the meat just fell off the bone. The service was friendly and attentive and the wine and dessert were the perfect accent to the meal. We will certainly go back soon. read more

Relying on past experience, we went to Le Cafe at the NAC for our 25th anniversary. So sad to say it was a shadow of it's former self. Granted, it was a Tuesday night with all theatres dark, so that may have made a difference. Two of us had the East Coast Shellfish Bake, and one had the Chickpea Encrusted Chicken. We found the that the cassoulet in the shellfish plate overpowered the seafood. On its own, it might have been acceptable with some strong bread, but I feel the seafood should have tasted like fresh seafood. Instead, the lobster was chewy and flavourless, the scallops were well cooked but also without flavour. The mussels also had no taste. My wife found the chicken bland, although the spicy sauce was powerful. For the price, we all agreed that the local rotisserie chicken restaurant would have been tastier, and a much better value. When we arrived, all patrons were being directed to the patio outside, and we seemed to cause a consternation when we asked to be seated inside. The hostess had to ask someone if it was allowed. We were not asked. Later, we saw one bar server pour a glass of wine for a waiter, who sipped at it in our view. The final clincher was when our server asked me if I had made a mistake in not adding "service" to my credit card charge. (We have always recognized service with cash, an old habit, but he did not wait to find this out.) The young lady who bussed our table was friendly and polite, the hostess kindly called "goodnight" to us from another room as we left Kurt Waldele was turning in his grave, bless him. read more

Brunch here is fantastic, great selection and the eggs are some of the best I've ever tasted