I recently hosted a 50-person birthday party atRoyal Oak , and the experience was absolutely…read morefantastic from start to finish. From the planning stage, Riley, the manager, was a pleasure to work with. Everything was easy, clear, and well organized--exactly what you want when planning a larger group event. On the day of the party, the team had thoughtfully blocked off a section of the restaurant for us ahead of time so we could decorate, which made the space feel private, festive, and perfect for celebrating. And then there's our server, Celine--truly an 11 out of 10. I can't say enough good things about her. Drinks were never empty, platters were always full, and she handled a big, lively group with ease, warmth, and professionalism. She was attentive without hovering and somehow managed to be everywhere at once. Remarkable service. Great atmosphere, seamless planning, outstanding staff--this was a flawless experience. If you're considering the Royal Oak on Wellington for a group celebration or event, don't hesitate. I'll absolutely be back.

My friend and I decided to have lunch here at the Royal Oak. Spacious both inside and outside with…read morean amazing atmosphere. The service was quick and awesome. The food was well-portioned and was absolutely delicious. The price was shockingly reasonable. The parking was the only drawback but that has nothing to do with the Royal Oak. I will positively come again and recommend this location to friends and family.

Neighborhood gem. The place was packed for dinner and there was a revolving door of patrons…read more Friendly, inclusive and warm service despite the volume of people to serve. Beet and goat cheese salad was to die for. Cannot recommend enough!

A good local hintonburg spot for beer and pub food. A nice casual spot to grab a quick bite on a…read moreweekday . The food is a bit hit or miss, but overall pretty good The burger was a bit on the dry side, but it was paired with really flavorful homemade ketchup and garlic aioli. The poutine was made with an oddly thin gravy that was chicken stock flavored, but the fries are perfect. An average spot overall

The Short Version: Small burger joint. No fryer so no fries…read more I enjoyed the smashed burger. Minimal seating. The Long Version: I was sad to see Pomelo Hat at this location close down, but when I saw Taste Junction open up, I had to try it because you know, I like trying new restaurants, lol. Taste Junction serves up burgers, sandwiches and hotdogs. They don't have a fryer so no fries, chicken tenders, etc. My husband and I got a smash burger $10.99 and a BBQ pulled chicken burger $10.99 to share. But I wasn't crazy about the chicken burger and my husband liked both burgers so I ended up eating most of the smash burger whereas he ate most of the BBQ pulled chicken burger. The smash burger came with cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomatoes. I got ketchup and mustard on it. It was nicely smashed, with slightly crispy edges. The flavour was good. It wasn't too salty. I liked that it was a plain bun without seeds. I would get this burger again. The BBQ pulled chicken burger I found too messy to eat because it feel apart easily. It had caramelized onions and lettuce. I added BBQ sauce. The flavour was ok. My husband liked it a lot though. Service was courteous. It was a one man show so there was a bit of a wait for the food but that's understandable. There's not a lot of seating to eat in. Just 4 seats facing the window bar seating style. I guess it's mostly a takeout joint. Street parking only. Review #201 (2025)

From the owner: Taste Junction — with bold flavours, generous portions, and real comfort food.read more

The grilled cheese is delish! My wife had the Jalapeño and I had the veggie. Fully melted inside…read moreand crispy on the outside on a nice grainy bread. A perfect proportion of stuff inside. The kids loved their basic ones as well. Best grilled cheese in the 'Wa? Just might be. Show me a worthy challenger! Fun stuff for the kids to play with too. Our hungry 3 and 5 year olds were fully entertained while we waited for our sandwiches. Great addition to the neighbourhood. We will be back.

Wonderful Ambience, Location . The Food Was Awesome ! Kat Was My Server , She Was The Best EVER !…read morePolite Friendly, With A Great Sense Of Humor

Greeted and seated promptly. Always great food but our server Kat was above and beyond friendly and…read morehelpful. Awesome. Mike & Ally

I haven't been here in ages. They're newer renovated restaurant was actually pretty nice. Staff…read morewere friendly and service was efficient and accommodating. We were very impressed with the food. Hubs got the Nashville chicken sandwich- chicken was crispy and tender&moist on the inside. They're dry spicy seasoning on the chicken was Soo good! I got a lunchtime chicken club with a side of Caesar salad & cheesy garlic bread. Both were comforting & delicious.

After shopping up a storm at various stores in the vicinity, I looked up and saw a Kelseys. I…read moredecided to drive over there on a hot summer day. There were folks on the patio. I wanted air conditioning. I walked in and was promptly seated at a table by the window, looking at the patio. It's nice to feel like I'm out on the patio, but I'm not. My server decided to greet me two tables away. That's just downright odd. He wasn't even staring at me when he did that. He didn't really talk at a normal voice throughout my stay. I suppose that since there were many older folks at this restaurant, he had to raise his voice to be heard. Frankly, I could have heard him across the restaurant with the music blasting. It was a huge turnoff, even though I'm sure Peter is a lovely person when he isn't serving folks in their sixties and older. Anyway, I ordered a Diet Pepsi and got it with a lime wedge. I was so thirsty that I eventually got a refill and downed most of it. I ordered my usual, which was New York-style wings with sea salt and black pepper. It comes with veggie sticks and ranch dip. My wings were good, except that it felt like someone went crazy with the black pepper shaker. Hey, I could have dipped my wings in a container of black pepper, too. The veggies were a nice contrast and were crisp. For dessert, I gave the chocolate berry cake with vanilla ice cream. By the time this dessert was given to me, the vanilla ice cream has slid to the plate's edge. The cake was okay. I wouldn't get it again, though. I'd sooner have the ice cream! This Kelseys is simply average. I have had better at other locations. I was pleased to get my SCENE card swiped. I collected 15x the points. There's the silver lining visiting this Kelseys. (282)

We have been coming here for more then a year now and have had excellent service every time. The…read moreatmosphere is casual and there is one TV usually on news or sports. I often order the salmon with spinach instead of rice or pasta. On my vegetarian days, my go to is the wrap with spinach, cheese is optional. My other dining guests's favourites are lamb shank, chicken and sambuza (beef or chicken). They have an amazing hot sauce to complement your meal. Asli is still our fav African restaurant in Ottawa, for the food, reasonable pricing and the family friendly service.

This is some of the best food I've ever had!…read more You can tell they put their heart into their cooking.. I had the beef suqaar and chicken drum sticks with rice.... So tender and delicious. The rice is perfectly cooked. Simply put.... it's perfection on a plate!

This place is legit! I grew up not too far from Little Jamaica in Toronto (Eglinton and Oakwood),…read moreso have had my fair share of Jerk Chicken (oh man, I miss the days of Toonie Tuesdays where I could get jerk chicken with rice and peas for $2, but I digress). The jerk chicken at Island Grill is amazing! The chicken was tender fall off the bone, and nice and spicy and full of flavour. The chicken thigh was cut up, but no bone fragments, which I appreciated. The jerk chicken meal was $13.50 and came with rice and beans, 2 pieces of plantain and the best coleslaw ever! The coleslaw was vinegar-based and slightly sweet. I much prefer this type of coleslaw to the creamy mayo-based ones. The cabbage was crunchy and really tasty. The rice and beans were excellent, soft and fluffy, not mushy at all. The plantains were soft and sweet. Island Grill usually has space for dine-in, but that section was closed off and they are only doing takeout at this time (Covid Pandemic still on-going). Service was quick and efficient. They sell hot sauces, plantain chips, and a few other items. They also had coconut cake and other desserts. Street parking only.

This place is hands down the best Jamaican place I've had since my trip to Jamaica like 3-4 years…read moreago!! So authentic and flavourful!! We came here by fluke walking down bank street and feeling hungry.. we saw the sign and as we came in , the scent of epic Caribbean spices just hits you right away. Service: Very friendly girl at the counter was super sweet and explained the menu perfectly and we ordered within 10-15 minutes our food was ready! It's a hole in the wall but don't be fooled the food is To die for. Food: FRESH PACKED WITH FLAVOUR!!! We got oxtails & Jerk Chicken. It was literally fall off the bone! The oxtail was my favourite part because it's such a rare dish prepared Jamaican style and it was super tender definitely worth every penny. The plantain was super delicious usually its hard to get it cooked right but this place definitely did! Veggie Fritters were amazing , rice was soft and delicious love how they drizzle the ox tail sauce on the rice and the beans were pretty good. The patties were alright but not the greatest..I would skipp the patties next time & go for everything else again instead ahaha Overall: Food /Quality Price , Service and ambiance was amazing super impressed and you definitely need to try this place out if you're in the area and craving an authentic homemade meal!!! Cheers