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    Al's Steakhouse

    3.5 (58 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    AL'S STEAKHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Very loud
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Liz G.

    10/10 food was awesome, service was superb, owner was attentive. Go there for steak. Have the blueberry cheesecake for dessert!

    Amazing steak, probably the best in the city. Has decades of proof of service and ambiance

    Starter house salad - comes with a steak meal.

    Restaurant was busy on the 20th of May, however, they still found a comfortable table for me. I pretty much ordered with a photo of last year's birthday meal, which I am sure made staff happy seeing that I came back again a year later for another meal. I have tried several Steakhouses in Ottawa and I must say Al's is my favorite! The chefs' certainly know how to work their talents in the kitchen. Food has always been cooked to my liking and tastes phenomenal. This is what I come to a restaurant for. Will absolutely recommend Al's to everyone who wants a better meal!

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    Christine L.

    It is my favourite steakhouse in Ottawa. I came years ago but had a huge fight with my husband who thought it was fancy and not that great. I disagreed then and still maintain after this visit that it is the best steakhouse in Ottawa. Yesterday, hubs admitted that it is a really good restaurant. We came for my dad's birthday. Everyone enjoyed their experience and food. The wine list has a good selection and had reasonable prices. The appies are really good. Complimentary warm buns and butter are served upfront. The house salad is fresh and tasty with a light house dressing. The escargots au gratin is the best I have had in town. The cheese on top is a generous portion and heated to a nice crisp. For mains, people had a variety of meals. A few of us had the filet mignon which is the best in town IMO. It is a way better than Baton Rouge or the Keg. The garlic rice was flavourful. The side of mushrooms was tasty. The striploin was just ok but that is a function of the cut. Others had the seafood medley and vegetable strata and all thoroughly enjoyed it. My dad had a complimentary slice of coconut pie for this birthday. Service was on point too.

    Carrot cake with a special added touch of a candle as it was our anniversary

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    Food was amazing. We were a party of 5 and we were so full when we left. Don't skip dessert!

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    Very consistent quality and pleasant service with an upscale vibe. My go to steakhouse!

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    Good steaks north of the border in Ottawa. I'd call it a 4.5 on Yelp's ratings. The smoky old fashioned was killer good.

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    I'll be brief, as much has already been said about this gem:…read more Ambiance is gorgeous. Such a refined but relaxed setting. Service, door-to-door, was impeccable. Kind and attentive. Most definitely part of the wonderful experience. Food was top notch. We had the sea bass, lobster spaghetti, Riv Burger, and Chicken Milanese. Everyone was happy. Dessert was astounding, I have to say. We had the pavlova with a peach filling and a vanilla cream. So delicate in substance and flavor. Heaven!

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    Riviera - Steak Frites

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    Beautiful location; wonderfully lit; with bar and kitchen right there for your viewing pleasure.

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    Dining here was a truly unforgettable experience. From the moment you call to make a reservation,…read morehe makes you feel right at home. He is courteous, hospitable, and absolutely a gem of the restaurant. Ahmed gave me a tour of the wine cellar, which was a wonderful start to the evening. He is very knowledgeable. The dishes were perfectly seasoned, and the ingredients were incredibly fresh. Our waitress was attentive and attentive, always at the perfect moment. She was always there when we needed her, while also giving us ample space and time to enjoy our meal. Delicious food, superb service. I will definitely come back. Thank you, Ahmed. I will be back.

    The service at this location is amazing. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. My partner…read morestarted with chicken a la king soup. Nice and creamy with lots of chicken pieces. For the appetizer we started with the Mediterranean salad (greek) I was not a fan its very acidic. The lemon is overpowering for my taste buds. I did love the burrata salad we had it the first time we came. Next We selected the tuna tartare it has nice pieces of fish with some mango (good portions). I really enjoyed the combination with the rice cracker (think fried rice paper). If you are not a fan of tartare, there is some guacamole on the side of the tartare. I personally would not mix as the guacamole takes over the light taste of the fish. However, on the rice paper its a great combo. For the main I got the NY steak. My partner got the 20oz cowboy ribeye. The steak is here has always been amazing for me. Its cooked on a maple wood burning grill. It has that nice crust with the tender meat inside. Tonight it came with bone "marrow" butter. Feels very fancy never had it before. I really liked it. It always comes with a great mix of vegetables. Tonight it came with the baked potato. If you want a good steak, this is the secret the not so secret location.

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    Sterling - Just before closing on a Friday night.

    Just before closing on a Friday night.

    Sterling - Ricotta pear cake and chocolate cake - both delicious.

    Ricotta pear cake and chocolate cake - both delicious.

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