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Bier Markt

3.0 (125 reviews)
ModerateBars, German, Fondue
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Mussels Provencale.
David N.

It was a hot day and we'd spent a little time walking around Parliament Hill, so we naturally felt like taking a little respite from the heat. Bier Markt does seem to have a very nice patio but we wanted/needed some of that sweet, sweet AC, so we wandered inside and snagged a sweet booth near the back. We happened to be there during Hoppy Hour, so I grabbed a well-priced pint and we ordered the Mussels Provencale ("1.5 lbs PEI mussels, white wine, red onions, cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, baguette") to share. The food arrived pretty quickly and it's great. The mussels have been cooked really well and they go perfectly with those other accompaniments. The included baguette pieces soak up that delicious sauce, too. (Our server was great, as well. He was very patient with us and super helpful.) The beer menu at Bier Markt is super impressive, and I'm sure I'd be stopping by all the time if I lived in the area.

Fish & chips
Rob M.

A friend and I went to Bier Market on a Friday at 6pm. My first observation was that, despite may a dozen or so people seated on the patio, there were only a handful of tables inside that were being used - not very busy for a Friday. Our server recommended fish and chips, mentioning that the batter is crisp so I went with that. I asked what type of fish and she replied, cod. True to her word, it was nicely battered and not too greasy. I had fries with it, and they were light as well. Everything was tasty, including the pickled cabbage. Service was just right, coming back intermittently to see if we were happy. My only 'complaint', and it's mild given cost of food these days, is that it would have been nice to have bigger portions.

Reception
Mary T.

Earlier this month, I was in the Parliament Hill area for Canada Day festivities. I had such a wonderful time that I needed lunch. It was probably past 2 pm when I was in need of some food. It had been years since I walked along Sparks Street. I headed a bit south to try my luck at an eatery. I saw Nate's Deli and it appealed to me. Sadly, it wasn't open on this holiday. I looked across the street and spotted Bier Markt. I hadn't been to one in years. My first and only experience at one was near Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke. There was a lineup to be seated here. Not all eateries were open, which explained the demand. It was my first full day in Ottawa, on vacation. I wasn't in any rush. I was in line for fifteen minutes. As I was standing in line, it occurred to me that this eatery used to be Zellers. If you include the Winners at the corner of Sparks and O'Connor streets with this eatery, you get the entire old Zellers store. Memories came flooding in. I remember shopping there in the late 90's. I got Jann Arden's Happy CD that had just come out. I also got a portable CD player (yep, I'm dating myself and don't care because portable CD players are still cool in my books) that was on sale. I was such a happy camper listening to that album with headphones on. Ah, memories. This building oozes Italianate style. Yes, I learned that in one of the virtual Yelp events. Who says that Yelp doesn't educate?! You can tell by the floor-to-ceiling windows. The tall, round-headed windows and pronounced stone delineating the storeys scream Italianate style. I wouldn't know when this Zellers had closed down. Most did in the early 2010's, so I'd say the same thing with this store. Let's move on to the present... It was a humid day, with a threat of thunderstorms. I was so close to the front of the line. A woman asked if anyone wanted to sit indoors. That was me. I said yes. She asked if I'd like to sit at the bar. I didn't mind that, either. Give me a cool place to eat and drink, and I'll be good. The host who led me to my bar seat said that there was an 80-minute limit. I will say that if you factor in the wait time to order and get my food, and my eating at a leisurely pace while taking in some fine live music, I stayed there longer than that limit and no one cared. It was pretty comfy sitting at the bar for almost two hours. The length of time was a combination of enjoying my meal, taking in live music, and posting photos up on Yelp. It was perfect. I had a nice server at the bar take my order. I got the following items: - Diet Coke - Pork schnitzel with spaetzle and roasted mushrooms The mushrooms were extra. I needed to be extra. My Diet Coke came first. I got a refill towards the end of my meal. It took a while for my server to get me the refill, but it was okay. It didn't take long for my pork schnitzel to arrive. I was hungry and ready to dive in. The pork schnitzel was excellent. It had a light, crispy crust. The pork was juicy. It was practically effortless to cut through it with my knife. The spaetzle was perfect. I loved how the cute egg noodles were lightly butted. So good! I'm so glad that I got roasted mushrooms. They were yummy. They complimented the braised cabbage that was underneath the large slab of schnitzel. This meal was exactly what I needed and wanted. There were a couple of musicians performing while I was there. They were great. Sadly, I missed their names. I loved everything they covered, from "If I Had $1,000,000" by Barenaked Ladies, to "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot. It was a nice touch dining and soaking up their performance. I got my bill and paid with a credit card. All was well with my transaction, including tipping. I used the washroom before I left. The women's washroom was clean and in decent shape. I had a great dining experience here. I was thrilled that this eatery was open on Canada Day. The food and drink hit the spot. I'd return to this eatery when I'm in the area again. (253)

Delirium red fruit ale
Audrey T.

Stopped by bier markt for lunch and patio drinks a few weeks ago. Pretty decent food and a great selection of beer. At lunch, I ordered the Brie burger which was pretty standard fare. Could have been more flavourful in my opinion. Came back for patio drinks and had a great time. I had their sweet and sour flight and really enjoyed it! The delirium red fruit ale was my favorite so I got another glass of it. The duck wings are also the perfect snack!

Patio
Hungrytommy ..

It was going to rain. I was starving. We could get a table inside. If all of these things are ever the case again, I still probably would t go back. They've got nice outdoor seating for people watching, but inside I just watched the dirty glasses pile up on the bar. Our server was friendly but slow. Food was slow, drinks were slow. I didn't get a knife with my dinner. I had to walk over to the hostess stand to ask for one. I got schnitzel. It's about impossible to cut with a fork. The schnitzel itself was good and the only reason they don't get a two star review. The sides were bland and the gravy had an off taste. My sons pizza, plain cheese, wasn't great either. All in all, this is a place for tourists and even if you are one, you can do better.

Bier Markt (exterior)
Steve K.

Nice place just 2 blocks from Parliament. Soup (CN$ 8.00): The soup is a Creme of Vegetable, but it tastes more like chunky tomato soup. It was okay, but nothing special. Entree: Pork Schnitzel (CN$ 25.00). A large piece of pork resting on a bed of red cabbage and Spaetzle. The dish includes a small cup of gravy. A good, satisfying dish that is comparable to Schnitzel I've tasted in Germany. Recommended. Drink: Czechvar Plisner (CN$ 7.50). A tasty, crisp Pilsner from the Czech Republic. If that is not what you seek, they have a Bier Menu book that spans several pages offering many choices--plus, a full bar. Service: I sat at the Bar, so service prompt, friendly, and she was very helpful in explaining some items on the menu. Ambiance: A large "sports bar/restaurant" type place, with many tables, booths, and TVs in the bar area. It had a good vibe! Overall: I like the Bier Markt, but I took away a star for the questionable soup and the prices are a little steep. Otherwise, if you're near Parliament and want a good Bier and some food, stop in and give them a try!

Charcuterie

Here on vacation. Restaurant recommended to us. Sat inside. Clean. Prompt service. Lovely wait person named Matti. Got our drinks right away. We split the charcuterie. Beautiful, fresh and tasty. Enough to take some with us in box and bag. Matti provided little containers of mustard and fruit spread. Thank you!

Karl A.

Right in the main section of Ottawa was this fun place. First off, they have a HUGE selection of beers. They also have 4 mini samplers to order. It'll run about 14 cad. We also tried the bacon poutine which was devoured in about 5 minutes between the four of us. Very tasty. A bit expensive in general but not for the area. Overall, with tip, it was about 110 cad. The wait staff was nice and it's also appeared to be a good place to watch sports since there was a ton of televisions.

Strawberry wheat beer
HM M.

I went here for a dinner on a Friday night. We got a table instantly which was great. It seemed pretty busy when we first went in. There is a lot of seating in the back of the restaurant as well. They have a variety of beers. I really like wheat beers but found their wheat beer selection kind of weak but maybe I didn't look hard enough. The prices of the beer and food was comparable to other places. We got fish and chips and a 5 item share board both to share. There was 2 big pieces of fish in the fish and chips which was nice to share. The fish was pretty good! On the board we got blue cheese, goat cheese, salmon (pretty good), and tuna poke (my fav thing on the board). The service was really courteous and friendly and also pretty quick. The server was attentive which is always great. The food overall I would say was alright. The atmosphere there was nice. I would go here for beers for sure.

Candied Bacon Poutine
Arnold L.

Bier Markt is a really good place if you are looking to grab some amazing beers and delicious food with a group of friends, or even take your parents out for a nice meal. The atmosphere is very cozy for a bar as the lighting makes it feel like you're in a classy restaurant. The tables and seats match very well with the overall theme of the establishment. In terms of their drink selection, their beer menu is very extensive with many domestic and international options to choose from. Bier Markt even provides recommendations in which dishes to eat with certain beers. If you can't decide which beer to try, i would definitely recommend trying one of their Beer Flights in order to sample the different flavours and textures of their beers. However, their food is unbelievable. It's a good mix between bistro and pub fare, mixing the best of both styles of food. The Dunkel Duck Wings were arguably one of the best things I have had in my life in terms of its juicy and tender meat, which perfectly compliments the provided dipping sauces. If you are looking for a change from chicken wings, I would definitely suggest these. The Candied Bacon Poutine was a nice balance between the classic poutine with candied bacon, in which let's be honest, sounds good regardless. Overall, Bier Markt is an amazing place if you are looking for some high end bistro cuisine, but with a good pint of beer just to wash all that food down.

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The Guac Sammy was delish but the Austrian Paloma was even better! Best of all our server Sarah D was an absolute rockstar!

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Restaurant meule et caquelon - The bread for fondue meal

Restaurant meule et caquelon

(13 reviews)

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This is my second time visiting this restaurant. First time I visited was in 2018. I went both…read moretimes for the raclette. A specialty dish that I don't know where else to find in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. This is a good place to sit and take your time. The service was very good. The staff dress in Swiss outfits. The raclette is simple but done well. Just a quarter of a cheese wheel to melt on meat, potatoes and bread. I highly recommend Meule & Caquelon. I will return to try their fondue options in the future.

A group of 4 of us decided to check out meule et caquelon on a Saturday evening . Our goal was to…read moretry Swiss raclette and fondue as part of our regular exploration of global cuisine that Ottawa and Gatineau has to offer . Without wasting much time here are the pros and cons of the place Pros 1. The experience : this is an experience tightly integrated with Swiss and Quebec culture and that's exactly what is being sold . Only that it is through delicious food and an unparalleled ambiance . Also to mention that this is a very family friendly setting and you see may Québécoise families gathering here for their weekly get together . 2. The space : the place is big enough to accommodate multiple groups of small medium large and very large sizes , complete with multiple rooms for family round table and corporate gathering 3. The parking : it's in a strip mall with a huge parking lot . But again don't let the entrance deceive you it expands sideways 4. Reception : you are received by the mascot and taken to your table . That personal touch 5. Service : knowledgeable , patient and takes you through a bit of history as well 6 kitchen : the kitchen is very clean and very professional 7 cheese : you dip in cheese here , multiple varieties with upgrade to aged once . Local and imported varieties are available . You may want to ask this to the server as all information is not reflected in the menu 8 AYCE weekdays - on weekdays they have all you can eat raclette and fondue , check them out , it's a killer deal Cons 1. Time : not a grab and go or smash and dash place , we spent a good 4 hours of wonderful Time with friends . There is no middle ground , the experience takes time 2. Food portions are huge so if you are strictly vegetarian you may feel left out in the group 3 Dessert : not many options , you are limited to chocolate fondue with fruit slices Now about the food we got I got the raclette with the steak and potatoes , comes with a complementary house salad . The meat was lean flavorful and thinly sliced . The highlight was the 4 kinds of sauces . My friends got a 3 course fondue meal which comes with house salad as well , this is a Chinese fondue where you cook the meat in a oil fondue and eat it with seasonings and sauces served to you

Cacao 70 - The sheen! It's a banana slice.

Cacao 70

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I look back at the next several stops that I made after shopping at Crocs and having consumed a…read morebunch of carbs at a wonton and noodle eatery. It looks like I went on an eating spree! I originally wanted a drink. I was in front of Cacao 70. I had never been to any of its franchises in my life. It was time to check this one out. This dessert place is next to a plant store. Deadly for someone who loves plants and chocolate. I was immediately greeted by a young man. He said to sit anywhere that I'd like. I chose a table with four chairs. My bag with my new pair of Crocs occupied one of them with my purse. I sat down and got menus from the man. There were a couple of men, it looked like a dad-son duo, sitting by the window. They ordered a bit ahead of me and pretty much wolfed down everything. I asked for water. I got cold water in a glass carafe, along with a glass. This water alone hit the spot. I ordered an iced mocha from the menu first. It's a mom-son duo running the show. They speak Cantonese. I overheard their conversation attempting to secure a used stove over the phone. What caught my attention on the menu was doing a fondue for one. Although I wasn't dying to eat anything, dessert time with fruit seemed perfect. I chose dark chocolate as my classic chocolate fondue. The dunkable items that accompanied the fondue consisted of chocolate brownie bites, classic waffle bites, and fruit (bananas, strawberries, and pineapple). The iced mocha was awesome. I heard it being blended in the kitchen before it came to me. It was cold, and had the best balance of coffee and chocolate flavours. It does have dairy in it. I thoroughly enjoyed having a fondue hour on a Thursday afternoon. The fruit was fresh and the perfect size to dunk into the dark chocolate. The sheen on the dark chocolate was impressive. This place does chocolate fondue superbly. There is something zen about dunking fruit and other goodies into dark chocolate with a fondue fork and indulging in each coated morsel. The dark chocolate was perfect. It wasn't bitter. It wasn't sugary. It was exactly how I like dark chocolate, but in fondue form. The chocolate brownie bites made you feel like this fondue experience was fancy. Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate. The bites had a crispy exterior that held the softer interior together as you dunked it into the fondue. So good! The waffle bites were equally as cool. It was like having chocolate waffles, but better and without any maple syrup or whipped cream. I paid at the counter with a credit card. It also allowed me to tip. I let the man know that everything was delicious, which he appreciated. This place didn't have air conditioning, but cool air did circulate well. There was a fly around, which was the only annoying part of the experience. I used the washroom before I left. It was a single stall that was clean. It's to the left of the counter when you walk up to it. I loved being here. I really should visit Cacao 70 more often. I'm so glad that my first experience at one was in Ottawa. (314)

We went after dinner . It was pretty busy , nice spacious sitting area . The servers were very…read morewelcoming . We ordered one chocolate crepe, my son ordered a hot chocolate and we ordered coffee . Everything was good . They have a variety on their menu , from crepes to donuts, cakes and do much more .

Arôme Seafood & Grill - Steak was cooked to perfection!

Arôme Seafood & Grill

(23 reviews)

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The Short Version: Pricey restaurant at the Lac-Leamy…read moreCasino. Food was delicious and service was superb. The Long Version: My husband and I had dinner at Arôme and everything was great from start to finish. We had reservations for 5pm so the restaurant was nice and empty when we arrived, but it gradually filled up and was bustling when we left around 7pm. I had a cocktail, the Soleil Spice ($13.05) and my husband had an 8 oz glass of Pinot Noir ($16). We then shared the Duck Confit Wellington ($29) as an appetizer and we shared the Seafood Plate ($129) as our main. I had a second cocktail, the Sur L'eau ($15.22) and my husband had a glass of 20 year old port ($14.50). By this time my husband was stuffed, as he ate more of the seafood plate than me, lol, but I still had room for dessert and when I heard there was a dessert buffet table, I opted for that ($14) haha. The Soleil Spice was easily among the top 5 drinks I've ever had in my life! It was fruity and spicy, but subtle spiciness that builds and only hits the back of your throat. It was so good. It had brown rum, pineapple juice and ginger bear and a "spicy tropical infusion." It was garnished with a slice of dried blood orange. I will dream about this drink. The Duck Confit Wellington was more like a big spring roll, lol. The pastry was very thin and crispy and the filling was like tender pulled duck. It came with some leafy greens with pickled oyster mushrooms and a port reduction. It was very tasty, but pricey at $30 for such a small portion. The Seafood Plate was impressive. It was 2 lobster tails (each cut it half), 4 jumbo shrimp, 4 scallops, 2 pieces of fish (we had our choice of salmon, cod or pickerel and we went with salmon), mussels and clams. All the seafood was laid on top of a bed of risotto and the Seafood Plate also came with asparagus and pickled celeriac, as well as a grilled lemon cut it half and some garlic butter. The seafood was delicious, albeit a bit salty. The lobster tails and shrimp were plump and juicy. The scallops were nicely seared. The salmon had a delicious smokey taste. And the clams and mussels were nice too. I was not a fan of the risotto as it was too cheesy smelling but my husband who enjoys strong cheeses loved it. So he ate pretty much all of the risotto. I liked the al dente asparagus and the slightly pickled celeriac. I did not enjoy my second cocktail, the Sur L'eau, as much as my first. This drink was way too sweet for me. It had Chambord, Rosemont elderflower liqueur, berry and elderflower infusion, and white cranberry juice. It was garnished with 3 raspberries and a wedge of lime. It had good flavours but way too sweet. I should have gotten a second Soleil Spice instead, haha. The dessert table had a lot of options. I wanted to try one of everything but my limited stomach space did not allow this, lol. I still did pretty well though, I tried their cream puffs (pastry was dry and filling was whipped cream and I prefer custard), tiramisu (was good), carrot cake (was moist), macarons (great texture), flan (delicious and not too sweet), lemon meringue tart (tasty, but the crust was a little too hard), and the best dessert was the strawberry pistachio mousse cup (so rich, smooth and delicious). My husband looked at me in disbelief as I ate all these items and said I must have two hollow legs. Haha. Our server was Daniel and he was fantastic. Very attentive but not intrusive. I really appreciated how he advised us that the seafood plate was large. We originally planned on ordering 2 appetizers but he advised that would likely be too much food, and he was right. We would have been bursting had we also ordered the calamari as planned, not to mention then I wouldn't have had room for dessert, lol. He also let me take a look at the dessert table buffet so I could decide if I wanted that option or order dessert from the menu. Overall we had a fantastic dinner at Arôme. The decor is upscale, but there's no dress code. We saw people in tuxedos and we saw people in cargo pants and baseball caps during dinner. It's more casual during breakfast of course. We stayed overnight at the Hilton Lac-Leamy and our room price included the continental breakfast buffet. So we had breakfast there the next morning. The selection was good with cold cuts, cheese, pastries, breads, fruit, yogurt, granola, smoothies, juice and coffee. The continental breakfast listed price was $21/person. The hot breakfast with eggs, and hot meats like bacon and sausages was available for an $11 upgrade (it sells for $32/person), but we did not get this. The food was tasty but not worth the listed price for breakfast, in my opinion. Dinner was worth it though ;) The restaurant is attached to the Lac-Leamy Casino and the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel. Lots of free parking. Review #22 (2026)

Best Sunday Brunch! 2 time slots Delicious variety…read more From Breakfast to lunch items For seafood lovers- crab legs, cocktail shrimp, Cured Salmon Gravlax, lots of salads, Incredible roast beef- no knife needed! Cooked salmon dish, and others too! All kinds of fruit -berries etc.. croissants and homemade jams.. yummy Deserts - leave room for bread pudding. Just remember, dinner is optional after this feast!

Bier Markt - bars - Updated May 2026

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