There is no question that their food is excellent but I found the menu small and limited…read more If you go, let's hope you're a duck fan because it's listed on the menu five times. For such a meager menu, I think that's duck overkill. Beef tartare comes in second being listed twice. Not being crazy over duck, I opted for the fish and chips and I have to give it to them, their's has got to be the best in the area. Their fish always just tastes so fresh and the batter is perfect. My husband had the duck salad and thoroughly enjoyed it. Despite the place not being busy, service was slow. It's a great place, I just wish the menu was more varied and I wish to God that not every table in that place was a high top. A few regular tables scattered about would not go amiss.

Very charming but tiny restaurant, very nice decor, sort of urban country and warm lighting, warm…read morewelcomes with great, but non invasive service! The waiters visit you frequently and refill your water many times throughout the meal. This place has a diverse menu with lots of interesting menu options, all equally as delicious as the next. Before this place wasn't so busy, but now it is hard to get a walk-in table. Be sure to call for reservations beforehand. I had and will always order their freaking amazing fish and chips that are cooked to a perfect golden brown crisp. Portion is quite large but I believe the price is very fair and can be split between 2 people with a smaller appetite. I will be posting a picture of the dish because the presentation is beautiful! Details about my dish: The fries are shoe string cut seasoned fries that are damn good. You get 3 filets of haddock that are never soggy with a perfect amount of crisp. The tartar sauce is paired with an alternative guacamole type spread that is equally as quite tasty. Ask for garlic mayo and it is great on the fish and chips or with the fries. There is a salad in the centre with mixed lettuce and a vinaigrette sauce that is also great... But not as great as the fish!

I've been here twice and will most definitely be back. It was a random restaurant we chose to go to…read moreafter a sad event. We were hungry and wanted somewhere nice to go to. We found them on Google. It's a tiny little place in a strip mall in kanata. We were pleasantly pleased when we called and they had a table. When you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and a welcome both times. It is comfortable and beautifully decorated. It's very classy but you can also come in casually dressed. Their menu is diverse, and everything I've had both times here has been beyond delicious. We usually try a few appetizers to share, dinner, and dessert. Whatever brand of prosecco they have, there is the beat I've tasted in a restaurant. The bartender/waitress/owner is super friendly. Both times, we had such a nice chat with her, and you just get these genuinely nice vibes. I've left happy and relaxed both times and have recommended this restaurant to so many people. The tataki, tartars, and fruit and cheese platter appetizers are really good. You will leave pleasantly satiated.

We really enjoyed the food. The small charcuterie board was a great way to wet our appetites. The…read moremicro greens and caramelized peaches elevated the Burrata plate. The flank steak was a very good dish, the chimichuri had a good kick, but did not overwhelm my palette. The deconstructed key lime pie was unique and a reason for me to go back in the near future. A few reviews on Yelp criticized the strip mall location/gas station in the parking lot. Sorry, I did not notice because I was busy enjoying the great food and chatting with my wife!

Most elevated food in the area very hip Viba and delicious food highly recommend...very friendly…read morestaff chef came and visited and multiple occasions .. pro tip : great herb fries

Have been wanting to try this gem for a while and we were so happy that to celebrate our…read moreanniversary there. It's a very small restaurant, with a simple nice patio. We sat outside it was a bit of a chilly day so we were the only ones out (private dining) we had special dietary restrictions and the chef was awesome to accommodate.. all the plates were delicious, chef is super awesome and nice, staff very friendly.. we really enjoyed every dish, they are creative but not to the point you don't know what your eating.. they had twist on some coming dishes like gazpacho, baklava but all plated super nicely.. they even made the experience fun by having a crossword to fill out and guess the next dish! The chef for us a nice rose for our anniversary .. all in all it was a fantastic experience.. he even made the effort to walk us out to the door...this was our first time here but would definitely come back again!

Unbelievably good . This was without a doubt the best dining experience I've ever had. The service…read morewas exceptional, detailed and caring. The food is Michelin level and the drinks were so tasty. Deserts were also incredibly delicious. 1000000/10 could not recommend this enough. Ambience was very calm. And relaxing we went on a Wednesday night and it was very quiet. Many of the food choices were gluten free!! Very celiac friendly. The restaurant manager made plenty of recommendations and was extremely knowledgeable of local ingredients and wine selection

I was super indecisive about what I wanted to eat for dinner, but luckily I stumbled upon this gem!…read moreMercy it's been awhile since I have had a meal this tasty! I had the pork belly risotto and it's in my list of best meals ever. The cocktails were brilliant as well. My waiter was just the sweetest and he was always ready with a great recommendation for my cocktails. I can't recommend this place more

Amazing food, with an excellent wine pairing by a knowledgeable waiter/sommelier. Plenty of…read morechoices for food. The atmosphere is rustic and romantic. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I feel it was a very fair value for such a great experience!

The service was great, very attentive. The decor and ambiance were very cute…read more The squash and apple soup was delicious. We liked their terrine as well. The downside, the duck confit sauce was too salty and the sweetbread was not very tasty either (compared to another place we have tried). I'll probably won't go back again.

The food was impeccable and very well prepared. Since everything is made fresh per meal, you are…read moreallowed the pleasure of digesting your food between courses. Enjoy the ambience of this restaurant on an evening where the quality of the food and the ambience of the restaurant are more important than how quickly your food arrives.

This was an lovely restaurant in a lovely setting. The service was top notch and kind. It's a bit…read moreout of the way but we are up in Wakefield and it's perfect, and we don't have to drive in to the city. It was a bit pricy, but the price matched the quality. We definitely got what we paid for, and it was all marvelous! Highly recommend as it's farm to table to. All fresh, all kind service, clean place, plenty of parking.

I am writing this review based on a Mother's Day brunch I attended with my family. I intend to…read moreinclude the email that I sent to Brookstreet's General Manager and Perspectives restaurant. To date, I haven't received a response, which is why I'm posting here. I am writing in the hope that this feedback reaches senior leadership, as I want to share our experience at your Mother's Day brunch today. Our family of five attended brunch at a cost of $84.40 per person, for a total of $422. At that price point, and especially given that payment, including gratuity, was required in advance, we expected the experience to feel special, well-executed, and thoughtfully managed. The brunch was advertised as taking place in one of Brookstreet's "elegant ballrooms," which further reinforced the expectation of a polished and elevated experience. Unfortunately, what we walked into felt more like an overcrowded conference room with tables placed extremely close together. There was nothing elegant or remarkable about the setting, and it immediately felt oversold and underwhelming. Our disappointment continued as we waited approximately 20 minutes without being acknowledged by any of the wait staff. I eventually had to find someone and ask whether a server could come over to provide coffee for our table. For a prepaid brunch with gratuity already included, this was frustrating and set the tone for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, the food was equally disappointing. The roast beef and pork loin were dry and overcooked, the pasta was mushy, and the vegetables were grey and sitting in water. The advertised "fresh breads and accompaniments" did not appear to be available, and the "action station" for waffles and pancakes was actually just chafing dishes. The waffles were soggy, while the pancakes were dry and hard around the edges. Most concerning was the bacon. I was genuinely shocked to lift the lid of one chafing dish and find bacon that appeared to be raw. In another dish, the bacon was sitting in roughly an inch of grease, with pieces that were burnt in some areas and undercooked in others. This was not just disappointing, it felt unacceptable and quite possibly a good safety issue. It goes without saying that we were profoundly disappointed with our experience today. Mother's Day brunch should feel like a special occasion - that is what I thought we were purchasing based on the advertising and menu. Instead, we left feeling that the experience was careless, overpriced, and nowhere near the standard we expected for the price point. For $422, I would have expected significantly better food quality and preparation, more attentive service, and a much higher level of care overall. I hope my email is able to convey the disappointment and embarrassment I feel at having taken my mother, husband and adult children for this brunch; I would appreciate a response outlining how Brookstreet intends to address this.

Nice dinner experience at Perspectives Restaurant, the overall atmosphere was very delightful, very…read moreclassy, the service was amazing & food was delicious. A welcome basket of fresh bread & butter were served, both the bread & butter were super yum! I started with chowder which contains: Coconut green curry broth, mussels, bay scallops, Argentinian shrimp, bacon crumble, Confit fingerling potato, micro cilantro So fresh & absolutely scrumptious, it definitely stood out. Beef tenderloin, it comes with Yukon puree, blistered cherry tomatoes, sauteed kale, cippolini onions, Spanish chorizo butter I like my steak meduim rare, it was cooked perfectly & it was seasoned so well. Price wise, is on the higher range. I would definitely return to try out more things.

I've been here twice now in 2 years. Ambiance... Very nice…read more Clean and pleasing to the eye. Romantic and upscale. Lots of parking. Food... Good. Creative. Tasty. Short menu. Nice wine list. Service. Needs revamping. Really bad. We would have spent more and stayed longer had we been waited on by someone else. I won't even go into details but worst we had seen in decades. Will think twice about returning as it's not cheap but.... Would recommend to others for a nice meal in the far west if you want to take your chances.

A fantastic culinary experience. We were a table of 4 and participated in the Chef tasting…read moreexperience. Amazing. Great portion sizes - everyone had plenty. The wine pairing with dinner was also fabulous. We will be back when we are in town again. The ambiance was perfect for great discussion. Nice to see so many people still dressing up to go out for dinner. We live in Las Vegas and that is key to a nice night out. Dress up!!

Drumroll please... Riviera -- Wow…read more This is what I'm talking about. Sexy. Sophisticated. Huge ceilings. Gorgeous bar. And a Negroni list with ten different versions. Don't miss Riviera when you're in Ottawa. We arrived an hour early before our third dinner guest joined us, so we started with a drink and a small appetizer. After several of my jokes fell flat, I told the waitress to just pick a Negroni for me based on what she'd heard from me so far. She nailed it. It was a slightly sweeter Negroni than the traditional one, with a hint of rosemary. We shared a dynamite tartare to start. Our buddy arrives and, without even looking at the menu, says: "You have to try a Negroni here -- they clearly know what they're doing." So I went for a second one -- this time a classic. Perfect. Next up: the seafood tower. Honestly, it felt like it had just come out of the sea. Razor clams, tuna belly tartare/ceviche on a mini salad leaf that was outstanding, plus lobster and crab claws that were spot on. A fabulous start. There were three of us, so we shared a steak with fries and a beautiful au jus, perfect gnocchi, and a salad with chicory, little nuts of some kind, and tons of shaved cheese -- Parmesan-ish. I can't remember exactly what it was because I'm writing this the morning after... and there may have been a few more wines involved. We finished by sharing a pavlova with passion fruit -- three spoons. I almost hate to admit this... but it was better than anything I've had in Toronto in years. Everything felt fresh, almost farm-to-table. Light, lively, and just a great vibe. In my opinion, Riviera is the perfect restaurant. Oh, and I added our waitress to my newsletter list because she wanted to try an excellent Polish water called Perlage that I think the restaurant should carry. Riviera -- if I could give you a 10 out of 10, I would. Actually... you know what? You're a 10.

We were greeted by a wonderful host as my husband & I asked to be seated at the bar. It began with…read morean interesting wine list with bottles at varied price levels. Dinner began with delicious brioche bread to incredible appetizers of cucumber salad and a scallop chowder. The lobster spagetti was wow and my husband's steak was as well. We ended the dinner with a gelato that was increadible as well. The ambiance is very pretty, with an open feel. One of the best parts of this restaurant are the bartenders whom took care of us. Two fun and proffesional gentlemen that made our night in conversing about music. Our compliments to Ottawa as well. Not only visit this faboulous city but treat yourself to this reasturant.

The restaurant is inviting and bright. The skillets are excellent and always a go to. We enjoy…read moregoing for family brunches. There is something for everyone.

This place is awesome. To start off, the restaurant is quite big and has lots of seating, so you…read morecan usually come in without a reservation and get seated quickly. The food has always been fantastic, and the portions are always generous (keep that in mind when ordering!) The house potatoes that they have are the best (it's one of the main reasons that I eat brunch here) so definitely order something that comes with a side of potatoes if you can. For the crepes, something to keep in mind is that sometimes the crepe itself can be quite difficult to cut into. For example, we ordered the Crepe & Fruits, and it was so plentiful in fruits that when the crepe was opened it looked like a fruit salad (which unfortunately made it impossible to cut into). The crepe ended up getting cut up very messily, eaten alone and then the fruits eaten alone as well. There's only three options for crepes anyways, so just as a precaution I'd recommend getting a waffle instead (they're just as good but easier to eat!) The pancakes are even better- below is a picture of Carole's Cinna-cakes which is an absolute must have if you're a cinnamon roll fan like me. They were so good, and surprisingly super filling. I'm planning on coming back soon just to grab these again. Definitely an option I'd recommend! In general, though, most of the food items are great, and the nice part is that the menu is packed with different options to choose from, to the point where it might be overwhelming. It took us maybe 20 minutes to fully decide what we wanted to order because there were so many options that sounded delicious (maybe check the menu beforehand if you tend to get overwhelmed when ordering!) The area that this restaurant is in is also really practical. There's a bunch of different food places in the same row (like D-spot, Baton Rouge, etc), a nearby Landmark Cinema, Sportchek, and Centrum Plaza that's walking distance, which is perfect if you're looking to grab brunch with friends and then go for some shopping or walking around the area. All in all, so far all of our visits here have been fantastic, and it's definitely a great place to eat at!