I was really excited to check this place out after seeing their cocktail menu online, and in some…read moreways it definitely lived up to the hype. The drinks were excellent--well-balanced, creative, and clearly made with skill. There was also a live musician performing during my visit who was amazing and added a great atmosphere and really elevated the overall vibe. Service, however, was a mixed experience. One of the bartenders (a newer female bartender) was very friendly, attentive, and showed a lot of potential--she made a great impression despite seeming a bit new. Unfortunately, the other bartender completely brought the experience down. He came across as rude, disengaged, and honestly like he didn't want to be there at all. I understand it was a busy night, but there was very little sense of urgency from him, and wait times felt longer than they should have been--even factoring in the crowd. That said, I do understand everyone can have an off night, and given how good the drinks and atmosphere were (plus the positive reviews I've seen elsewhere), I'd likely be willing to give it another shot. Overall, great cocktails and ambiance, but inconsistent service keeps it from being a top-tier experience--for now. I will be happy to update following a repeat visit.

Pricey but unique and well worth a visit when in town. The bartenders here are friendly and know…read moretheir stuff. CatsEye has one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had!

Terrible, rude and RACIST service My coworkers and I are all…read moreminorities, as soon as they heard us speak spanish they treated us so differently Terrible experience

Service is always great. I'm handicapped and ride a scooter they're always helpful getting in or…read moreout of the bar. Their burgers are great. The only thing I would like to the cooks are to add salt and pepper to the burgers.

Good bar that's as you guessed it, dockside. It has some pretty good views of the water. Dockside…read moreis one of the few places in Ottawa that's not a chain. Has a pretty basic bar menu. The drinks are pretty cheap, and food has some better options. After being here a few times, I can say the view is the best thing about it. It has a pretty nice patio. The river can be seen from inside too. Drinks are a good thing too, because these are real cheap. It's about $3 for the cheapest cocktail. They also have cheap shots. Food isn't as good. The House Salad is the healthiest thing. It's $7 for a small one. This did taste fresh though. Fried foods make up most of the rest of the menu. They have fish of course, since it's next to a river. For sure it's nothing fancy. Its nicest thing is the patio. The views are nice to look at while you get wasted.

Five stars for the beautiful waterfront location and friendly service. We went at 11.30 on a…read moreSunday morning and they were just getting started. They did not have any draft beers and very limited selection of bottled beers, so we got a and a Bloody Mary. The chicken sandwhich and mazarella sticks were okay, nothing exceptional... would give 3 stars. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

This establishment has been preserved well as it is is very old (established 1871). Although I did…read morenot care for the vibe of the place I do admire the historic preservation. Walking in through the beer garden it reeked of w e e d. It was very quiet there as it was a weekday evening, except for a male screaming in the beer garden as we entered and a few other times as we were inside the bar. Inside the floor mosaic tiling is neat and so are the ceilings. I also like the big vintage cash register which I assume is originally from the bar when it opened. The ceilings are high and beautifully restored. We did not get food. Our two vodka club sodas were $14 total. They were served in clear plastic cups. The bartender smiled at us and was polite but she didn't say much. We couldn't stand how the place smelled so we quickly paid, finished our drinks and left.

Beautiful Bar, just outstanding preservation of History. The owners gave a bit of a tour showing…read moresome of Amazing features of the historic tavern. The Bloody Mary was delicious. Drink menu with great drinks. They feature the TripTych Brewery for their craft beers. The patio was a pleasant surprise. They are Pet Friendly, they brought our dog water and asked if he could have a beef stick they use for the Bloodys. Will Definitely be back.

OUTSTANDING food! The GM and server were super friendly and even let us stay late to finish up our…read morefood after a long day of traveling for a soccer tournament. My husband said they have the best Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich he's ever had in his life. Their tomato bisque soup was also amazing. Thank you for the hospitality Lone Buffalo!

We dropped in after the funeral for a friend…read more My wife ordered their French Dip, and I ordered the Wagyu Burger, medium rare. She got the ancient grains with hers. We also ordered a side of Cheese Curds. No photos of those - I was too hungry. So, let's start with the cheese curds. For reference, we have tried a ton of these, and this version was not great. The curds were "hollow" in the center of the fried section. We've had better. The dipping sauce was good. No salt or pepper is on the table. The Wagyu Burger was cooked to order, but tasted bland. It needed a good dose of salt or something, but nothing was available. My wife had their French Dip. I tried a bit of it - she liked it. It tasted pretty good, so she got the better end of the order. Her tea and my Dr. Pepper tasted okay. Service was good. The interior of the restaurant was attractive. It's just the food was amazingly bland. Like blah.

Went in for lunch on taco Tuesday and had a very good lunch at a very decent price. Service was…read moreextremely fast and very friendly. Will be headed back to try other specials and menu items.

Definitely a dive-y little bar but that's what gives it character. My cousin loves this place and…read moreits owners, and insists that I meet her here when I'm in town. We just happened to go there on Taco Tuesday night (yeeeessss tacos and nachos!!!) Yes, it's bar food but it's not bad. For about $20 I fed myself and my husband and we got a lot of food. We ordered two different kinds of quesadillas which came out grilled and melty good with a ton of mozzarella cheese. It was a pretty good sized portion. The nachos and cheese are tortilla chips with a ton of cheese sauce and jalapeños on the side. My auntie got some crispy tacos, I didn't even get a photo because she inhaled them before I had a chance. Cousin got carry out so again no pic. The owner and bartender Terry is super friendly and makes you feel like a valued customer. The interior has cool beer signage and the bathrooms are very clean. Good times.

When you walk in you can smell the food cooking. Especially if they are making sausage sandwiches…read more And damn they are good. Sundays they have build your own bloody bar where you are provided a generous half glass of vodka and ice to start your creation. The only thing I would have liked to see were some pickled mushrooms, but they had a couple kinds of olives, asparagus,okra and pickles so I was happy anyway. Also some horseradish to spice it up. Your mixer was a spicy Clamato and it was delish. Also got a HUGE order of pepper jack cubes and I don't know what kind of magical breading is on them but they stayed warm for a long time , making it so nice to munch on them dipped in ranch. The photo is showing HALF of them gone. I mean WOW !! All in all we will totally be back. Missed breakfast by a few minutes but if it is half as good as it looked cooking in front of us and how it smelled we will be in for a treat. Prices are great as well. Is it a divey bar? Yep. But those are the best !!!

Classic joint. Family owned and run by a great family. Ask for the Cecilia Special (not on the…read moremenu). You won't be disappointed.

Vanessa! Amazing service. Food is fantastic. Cannot believe how awesome they renovated this…read more(formerly JJ's Pub). Upstairs is a beautiful speakeasy with gambling machines and velvet couches. A big variety of food. The specials are interesting. I chose the cheese ravioli special with wild mushrooms. Friend had marinara pasta with sausage. We had a starter the cheese burrata and the prosciutto on the side. The cheese was soooooo good. Vanessa went out of her way to make us happy. We had to send the pasta back as it was too spicy for my friend. They remade it and it was perfect for her. I had a blanc de blanc champagne but there was no fizz and the waitress happily got me a different sparkling. I loved the ravioli. Great ambiance. Highly recommend.

An absolutely excellent Italian experience, Valentino's impressed on every level. Fantastic food,…read moregreat value for the portions, highly engaged service staff, and a boldness of flavors above expectations. Our table had a host of appetizers including the Meatball Ricotta, Shrimp Oreganata, Fried Provolone, and Calamari. The meatball was absolutely enormous (enough for four to share easily), and was very well balanced by the sauce and creamy ricotta it was served upon. My personal favorite was the calamari though, which was a combination of the rings and tentacles perfectly salted and fried until delightfully crispy. Don'f forget to dunk those in the sauce they provided! For entrees, I tried a little bit of the dry aged pork chop (super smoky, immaculately tender, and subtly sweet), but the chicken piccata, was the star of the show for me. Refreshingly bright from the lemon, salty capers, and marinated artichokes, the dish was savory and refreshing when paired with the crispy fried potatoes. So good, and I think the best chicken piccata I've ever had! The tiramisu and lemoncello cake were big hits at the table, but the creme brûlée was so simple yet perfectly sweet and smooth that it would definitely be my go-to choice next time. You truly cannot go wrong at this place, and would certainly make an excellent date or celebration location that I'd recommend in a heartbeat.