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    Humboldt squid calamari
    Joseph S.

    A slam dunk in so many ways. A definite place to try in the Ottawa area. I visited with a few friends and tried multiple items, including their roasted sweet potato hummus, town meatballs, Humboldt squid calamari, and sweet corn creme brulee. You can either share or every person can get their own meal, but we decided to order a few things to share. Suffice it to say that they were all absolutely incredible, and each dish coming out of the kitchen left us eager to try the next one. Everything was flavourful, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. My personal favourite was the roasted sweet potato hummus, but if you find something on the menu that sounds good to you, chances are that you'll love it. Check out @foodpharaoh on Instagram for more food!

    Shrimp bahn- SO GOOD!!
    Bee C.

    Popped into citizen for some cocktails and snacks and had a delightful experience as usual! The kitchen is shared with Town, their sister restaurant and since covid they have been doing a combined menu. Town is one of my favourite places and even though I miss the unique flare of citizens previous independent menu, the food is always delicious. The tuna dish was definitely the highlight for me tonight- mezcal infused watermelon for the win!!

    Mimi J.

    I finally was able to come try the Meatless Monday menu here! I came after work around 6pm, and the place was almost full. It's a smaller space, but cozy. I didn't get any drinks as I wanted to stop in quickly for a couple of bites. Below is what I tried: - Fried zucchini/chili sauce/tahini/leeks ($11): easily my favourite out of the three. The zucchini was insanely crispy, and very indulgent without being overly oily. I asked how it was made, and was told the zucchini was salted first to remove all moisture, then dried before frying. - Eggplant/Squash/Miso/Soy ($11): I asked the server what her favourite dish was on the menu, and she said it was this one. While the eggplant and squash were satisfying, it was too light/normal for my tastes. My second favourite would be the dish below. - Masa Dumplings/Mushrooms/Roja/Cheese ($12): I really enjoyed this dish; it had a rich tomato-based sauce, that went well with the peas and mushrooms. The dumplings added some starch, so that helped to fill you up. It was almost like a solid version of a vegetable soup. What stood out was the abudnace of flavours; even though the dishes were vegetarian, I found them very hearty and satisfying. Usually with vegetarian fare, I find it lacking, dry, and one-dimensional. These dishes all had various elements that went well together, and added layers of complexity to the overall flavour. Service was really friendly, and attentive. I would definitely come back to try their regular menu! The server told me that Meatless Monday changes every week, so the dishes are never the same. I was definitely impressed by the vegetarian fare, and plan on coming back on another Monday night! :)

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    Pricey but good brunch. Can find a good brunch for less in town, but good atmosphere. Is recommend trying their meatless Monday menu!

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    The Moonroom - Table setting

    The Moonroom

    (45 reviews)

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    Grow theirs own cocktails herb and flowers…read more The patio is charming and so is the interior. The staff is very knowledgeable it's very pleasant to know more about the dishes.

    I was SO stoked to finally visit the Moonroom after seven or so years of wanting to go!…read more After a Saturday night at Bluesfest, we waited somewhere else for about half an hour before they told us the kitchen was backed up, so we walked down Preston and I was so glad the Moonroom was still open. We didn't get there until about 12:30am and it was pretty full. We didn't leave until maybe 2:30am and it was still pretty full considering the time. They're not normally open this late, but it seems like a lot of the businesses on Preston decided to stay open later to catch the post-Bluesfest crowd. Good call! We decided to sit inside since there was an empty table, otherwise I would've liked to sit out on their back patio, which looked really pretty with the lights. Inside was a nice vibe though, too. It's small/narrow, dimly lit, with sheets covering the different coloured ceiling lights, and candles on the table. It's very intimate and pretty romantic. We sat close to the bar and there was another party of two beside us. The music was a bit louder so we couldn't really hear the other table's conversations, but not so loud that we couldn't hear each other. They were playing the Bee Gees when we walked (danced) in, so we were really about the jams. My husband got a rotating draught IPA by Daft Brewing, can't remember which one it was. I got the Jill Collins, which had Tanqueray Gin, Affino Limone, fresh lemon and mint, cane syrup, and a Moon soda top. It was super refreshing, bright, and not too sweet, which is exactly what I wanted. We shared/I mostly ate the "OG Grilled Cheese" and "Panzanella-esque Salad". The grilled cheese had aged Balderson and cream cheeses in a crunchy baguette smothered in toasted garlic butter, served with Moon ketchup. It was exactly as described, with very crunchy, buttery garlic bread and creamy cheese. The Moon ketchup is made in-house, thinner and chunkier than processed, store-bought ketchup, with stronger flavours. It was okay, but I didn't need to dip much in the ketchup because I really enjoyed the sandwich and it was on the saltier side itself. Because it was a lot creamier than gooey, I'd say it was more of a sandwich than a grilled cheese, but still very tasty. I really am not a huge fan of salad in general, but I can't complain when it was burrata on top. It also had salty bread, arugula, roasted tomatoes, fresh peaches, herbs, and honey. The peaches were more firm than ripe and juicy, which was good for a salad, though I wish they were a bit sweeter. The burrata wasn't creamy inside like I expected, but I love cheese in any form. I really don't know what possessed me to get salad, especially after a bunch of drinks in the wee hours of the night, but my body thanked me later. Salty, bitter, a little sweet, fresh, and not heavy, even with (more) bread and cheese. It was great. They unfortunately ran out of the affogato, which probably would've convinced my husband to stay longer. Too bad. The vegan dark chocolate gelato from Farinella that they put in it sounded amazing. The beer was $10.50, my cocktail was $19, grilled cheese $16, and salad $17, which was pricey. BUT, the fresh herbs are from their garden on the back patio, they make their own soda and ketchup (among other things), everything was delicious, and even late at night the cocktails and dishes were still well put together and tasted great, plus I finally came here after so long. No regrets! Our server was super nice, same with owner and one of the bartenders, who even popped over and sat with us for a bit to chat. And not in a weird/creepy/in-your-face way lol she was cool. She was the one who greeted us when we came in and said bye to us on our way out. There's no flash photography (I forgot to turn my auto flash off for my salad, sorry!). They're open all week from 5pm to 2am, no reservations, no large groups, and no phone (just stop by). I wasn't sure if it would meet the high expectations and hype I had built up in my head after waiting so long to visit, but it totally did. It's such a nice spot, we had an amazing time, and we will definitely be back!

    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar - Lobster and shrimp toast (half)

    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar

    (8 reviews)

    Met some local friends at Stolen Goods and wow!…read more I loved every bit of this experience from the super creative drinks to the super cute raccoon theme found throughout! We sat up on the bar so we got a front row seat to all the magic. I was super impressed when the bartenders told us they kind of shoot from the hip for all their drinks in that they don't test it prior! They'll make small adjustments usually for acidity or sweetness but otherwise, you're basically experimenting alongside with them if it's on a recent menu change! My favorite drink of the night was the drink inspired by green curry. First and foremost, I was so confused when it came out clear! But when you took a sniff, you get the fresh scent of basil with some kaffir lime. On first taste, you also pick up some creaminess with the herbaceous notes which really makes it reminiscent of green curry - but it wasn't?! It was confusing, in a good way. My second favorite (of three) was the fruit loops infused drink. It paid homage to childhood Saturday mornings perfectly with the fruit loops whipped topping and the fruity cocktail underneath. It was a fun and lighthearted drink! My third was a drink featuring honeydew. It's such an underrated flavor because it's so hard to find a GOOD honeydew. In similar fashion, this drink also fell a bit short in the floral, sweet honeydew flavor and the cucumber flavor overpowered the drink. Having said that, the cucumber was really refreshing on such a humid day! All in all, loved the concept, loved the experimenting, and really enjoyed the vibes!

    The bar is quite intimate with just 20 seats and lit up by the impressive wall of spirits. The…read morecocktails are unique, thoughtfully created with a complex mix of interesting ingredients that had us wondering what every drink would taste like. We got the King's ransom, Them's the breaks and Petty Theft. King's ransom came in an adorable pig shaped glass and had a fruity yet very smokey flavour. Them's the breaks was also lovely with some familiar fruity strawberry sweetness and a very interesting Merlot pink salt. Last but not least, Petty Theft was our favourite of the night with familiar SE Asian flavours and the nitrogen meringue experience which you pop in your mouth before sipping the drink. This one was $24 since it's a cocktail with a 72 hour process. This is a great spot if you love trying new drinks. The service is friendly, the music is on point and the overall ambience is perfect for a night out. They also take reservations - I recommend the bar seat.

    Citizen - tapasmallplates - Updated May 2026

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