We order breakfast/brunch (to go) from broadway pretty often and they serve delicious and big…read moremeals. We often get eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage and pancakes. The sausage could be cooked a little longer, they have a mushy/greasy texture but other than that, no complaints! The restaurant is spacious and cozy.

Delicious food, great service, comfy booths. Went in for a Christmas breakfast and had a great time!read more

I'm always generous with stars. I start with 5, and deduct…read morefrom there is needed. First time I've ever tried Cuban food. I met a buddy for lunch, who's been to Cuba many times, so he's got a point of reference. Started with a Cortado, which was the best I've ever had. Salad with balsamic was tasty and fresh. Black beans were rich and creamy. Steak with toasted plantains was very tasty. But, in hindsight, I should have ordered one of the shredded beef dishes on the menu. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was great. A nice, small, family run place with 6(?) tables plus seating at the bar. Great music streaming on the tv. Highly recommended if you want to try something a bit different. The only negative is parking can be difficult depending on what time of day you visit.

TLDR: Cool newish restaurant that serves Cuban food. Tried their appetizer sampler as a snack and…read moreit was great. I've only had Cuban food a few times, but I have always enjoyed it. My first time trying Cuban food was at my husband's friend's pre-wedding party. All I remember was it was in Tampa FL and it wasn't fancy, but man it was tasty (I think it was called La Teresita, but this was before I was on Yelp, so I can't be sure. One of the reasons I love Yelp is it helps me keep track of the restaurants I've been to, lol). My second time was in NYC at Tina's Cuban Cuisine on Madison Ave. That visit is recorded on Yelp, haha, as is my third time which was at La Habanera in Montreal. So La Paladar was my fourth time and it did not disappoint. My husband and I were just looking for a little snack, so we got the appetizer sampler called the Completa for 2. It was $20 and contained 3 pieces of Fritura de Malanga, 3 pieces of Croquetas Cubanas, 2 pieces of Tostones Rellenos and a container of Crema de Frijol. It also came with 2 sauces. The Fritura de Malanga are taro fritters, they were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We enjoyed them. The Tostones Rellenos were deep-fried plantain cups filled with ham and cheese. These were tasty too. The Croquetas Cubanas were mashed potato croquettes they had a faint ham and cheese flavour to them. These were great too. The Crema de Frijol was whipped black beans with cheese on top. It was a bit salty, but still delicious. I think these were supposed to come with chips (?) but we didn't get any. I definitely think dipping tortilla chips in the beans would have been more delicious, lol. I wasn't sure which sauces went with what. One sauce was a creamy chipotle that went well with the croquettes. The other sauce was a watery sweet sauce, like honey water. I tasted it with my fork but didn't put it on any of the food. Service was courteous and efficient. We got takeout, but the dining area was very nice. Would be a great place for a date. I'm thrilled that Ottawa finally has a Cuban restaurant. Street parking only. (58)

This is one of my favourite Korean restaurants in Ottawa. The food and selection is large. The…read moreflavours were rich. The spicy pork was actually spicy within many nice sides/banchans. Service was prompt but it was not very busy when I was there on a week day at lunchtime. It's a long narrow space but nicely decorated. You need to check it out!

First visit tonight and I really enjoyed the ambience. Quiet, cozy, and welcoming since we came…read moreabout an hour before closing so it wasn't busy. The restaurant is clean and tidy, which made the experience even more pleasant. Service was attentive, though with only a few tables it's hard to fully judge. Still, everything we needed was taken care of. The food was fresh, portions were generous, and prices felt fair. I especially appreciated that their pancake wasn't overly oily like you often find elsewhere. Dishes leaned on the milder side which made it easy to enjoy everything. The kimchi was a little salty, but the pickled radish was a nice balance. Big plus: they serve Asahi draft, which you don't see everywhere. One small miss was the sundubu being accidentally left off our order, but no big deal, just an excuse to come back and try it next time along with the Kalbi. Seating was comfortable, and I loved the individual wireless table lamps at each table which added a nice touch. Overall, a great first experience and I would definitely return to explore more of the menu.

Absolutely wonderful experience at this establishment located at the corner of Bank and Sunnyside…read more The day was warm so the windows were open. I could have used some AC but that's okay, because the food more than made up for it and the service was excellent. Wings were incredible, and my garlic noodles were a lot more filling than I expected. Planning to return to try other dishes on the menu!

Lovely fusion noodle spot. Based on past reviews, we started with the fried brussel sprouts. They…read morewere amazing. Crispy with a bit of a zingy and cream sauce topped with marinated onions. The best ramen was very good. The egg was perfect. The spicy sliced cucumber a good touch. The fried back bacon were good but I prefer the old fashioned chashu for this dish. The dan dan noodles were very flavourful. I couldn't identify all the ingredients but it was creamy and rich in peanut and spicy flavours. A nice interpretation of Dan Dan noodles. The restaurant is located in a former coffee shop location. It is plain but cozy. Service was good too. Definitely worth the stop.

The Short Version: Chain restaurant with everyday Happy…read moreHour. Food is good for what it is. Friendly service. The Long Version: State and Main is a Canadian chain restaurant that started out in Calgary, AB. I feel it's similar to Moxies. Most items are not made from scratch and the menu while it has creative elements is never all that adventurous. It's a great restaurant for a mixed group. Those meat and potatoes types will find something inoffensive to them, and those with a more adventurous palate won't be too bored. I'm a bit critical of chain restaurants in general because I prefer small independently owned mom and pop shops where everything is made from scratch, and usually with love and passion. My preference is no secret to anyone who knows me. However, I feel that State and Main is one of the better chains. I went to State and Main with 2 of my friends for a late lunch that coincided with their Happy Hour. Their Happy Hour is 2-5pm and 9pm to close, 7 days a week. Their Happy Hour is not that much of a deal though as you only save $1.50-$3 off the regular menu prices, depending on the item. It's not like those half-price Happy Hours. I started with a State Soda (HH $6, regularly $8). I enjoyed it because it wasn't too sweet. It was vodka, club soda and a tiny bit of their signature "slush." I was going to get their soup dumplings, but cannot have sesame seeds and was advised that the packaging on the dumplings said "contains sesame" so I opted to get the Baja Brussels Sprouts instead. I asked for them to go light on the sauce, as I don't like my food too saucy and our lovely server, Dakota, suggested that I get the sauce on the side. Which was a fantastic idea! I also got a side portion of their mixed greens salad with the dressing on the side ($5.50). The Brussels sprouts were very good. They were crispy on the outside and had powdered Parmesan cheese sprinkled on them. There was also bacon and roasted red peppers pieces in the dish. The lime and cilantro sauce that came on the side was almost not really needed because the Brussels sprouts tasted good as is. I did try a bit of the sauce and it was pleasant. I would get the Brussels sprouts again. The mixed greens salad was better than I expected. It was a true mixed greens salad and not just romaine lettuce or the dreaded (well, I dread it because it's cheapie filler IMO) iceberg lettuce (it actually had no iceberg lettuce, yahoo!). It also had beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and roasted chickpeas. Nothing too wild, but a bit more oomph than your run-of-the-mill garden salad. A few of the romaine spines were browning, but otherwise the other ingredients were fresh. I enjoyed the dijon vinaigrette and am happy I got it on the side because I used less than half of it. One friend got the State Smash cocktail ($10 HH menu, regularly $12) and she enjoyed the raspberry flavour. She also got the Chili Coconut Calamari ($16 HH menu, regularly $18.50). She wasn't as happy with her meal as found it a bit too spicy and found the calamari not large or plump enough. Visually the calamari did look rather small and not meaty. My other friend got the Baja Tacos with fries from their regular menu ($19). She really enjoyed her meal and the tacos looked great. The fish was battered and deep-fried. The fries were thicker cut but looked to be slightly battered or at least seasoned, and very crispy. We had a lovely time and our server, Dakota, was friendly and helpful. There was a slight error in our bills as the Happy Hour foods were charged at regular prices, but when I pointed this out, it was quickly fixed. The decor I would describe as "casual plus." It's a bit more elevated than casual. They have fun framed prints on the walls. It has a pub feel. The restaurant is in the Gloucester Centre complex. It's not part of the actual mall though. Lots of free parking available in the shopping complex parking lot. #72 (2026)

A fun family meal was had at this very pleasant restaurant in Ottawa. They accommodated my loud…read moreniece and nephew and for the most part took good care of us. Our server was very sweet with big smiles and tried her hardest: she was a little overworked and had a lot of apologies. The food was good: Asian themed shrimp and salads, a very nice salmon my niece took down, and some flavorful cocktails. Fresh and delivered quickly, it was definitely an enjoyable dinner!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cafeteria-style Filipino restaurant in Bells Corners. Great prices, but…read morefood was too oily/fatty/greasy for my tastes. The Long Version: This Filipino restaurant opened up July 28, 2024 where LeeGa used to be. I dropped by for some takeout lunch. Their combo is a great value. For $10.99 you get noodles or rice with 2 main dishes. It's cafeteria style, so they have what's available in trays and you just tell them which items you want. The drawback is you are limited to the selection they have that day. Also, none of the items are labelled so if you don't know what it is, you have to ask. The day I went, (a Sunday) their selections were fried shrimp in shell with corn on the cob, squid, fried chicken wings, a beef with peppers dish in an oily broth, a pork belly dish and a vegetable dish. The noodle dish was Pancit Canton. I went with the noodles, chicken wings and the beef. I asked for no broth with the beef because I didn't want all the oiliness getting into the wings and noodles, so the lady actually put it in a separate container, which I thought was nice. She still gave me lots of the oily broth though, lol. The beef was full of fat and swimming in oil. I wasn't a fan, but at least it had actual lean pieces of meat in it, in addition to all the fat. I just had to do a lot of work cutting off all the fat, lol. The meat was tender and flavourful. The fried chicken wings were great though. Very flavourful and not any greasier than chicken wings at other places. I got 4 pieces, 2 drumlettes and 2 flats. The pancit Canton was good. It had vegetable in it like snow peas, carrots, cabbage and bell peppers. It also had pieces of pork belly in it, but the pieces were really fatty, so I didn't eat them. I got a huge portion of noodles! In terms of value for money, this place is awesome. Easily 2 meals can be had from the combo. The actual food, particularly the beef and pork belly in the noodles, was too oily/fatty/greasy for me. I realize this might be the style for this type of cuisine, but it wasn't to my liking. The flavours were good though. For me personally, since I like lean meats and food that's on the drier side, I would rate 3 stars, but I get that the dishes were likely by nature more fatty and honestly, if they had other selections like BBQ chicken, I would have gotten that instead. So I'm giving 4 stars because I think for what it is, it was good and I have a soft spot for independently owned local businesses. Service was neutral but efficient. There's seating to eat in. Ambiance is fast food-like. It's in a strip mall with free parking shared amongst the businesses in the strip mall. (160)

Food was GREAT. Enjoyed a Very tasty combo $10.99 noodles/beef/fried chicken. Generous servings…read moreand GREAT price. Will revisit.

Amazing! I was going to eat at another place tonight, but this other restaurant was so rude and…read moregave me the old 'solo diner treatment' so I went to try this place out and was so happy I did! I literally spent two hours trying to park, but time well spent and totally worth it. The services is top notch. There were two sisters, one waiting table and one tending bar. The bartender made me the best spicy margarita I've ever had in my life. Their spicy marg was mango, but I don't like mango for some weird reason, but no problem. She had a "perfected recipe" for a spicy lime, and it was INCREDIBLE. All the food was authentic too. Homemade chips served with what I believe was salsa verde. All delicious. The tacos came out super fast, and they have such a good deal for three. I had the Al Pastor, pork belly and carnitas. Totally authentic...and gluten free all corn. They disappeared very quickly. This location also has live music on Friday nights. I heard from the ladies that the singer has the most incredible voice. I am ghost hunting tomorrow night, but definitely want to make the next one. They also have Karaoke. This is a cute spot with cheeky decor, home vibes, delicious food and the best margarita maker in Canada. The restaurant is spotless and they have a vey cute patio on the busy street. Amazing summer vibes! I have to visit again before I go home. This dinner really made my night and helped create a fantastic memory for my 57th birthday trip! Now, go there and have tacos and a spicy lime marg!

Amazing! I was going to eat at another place tonight, but this other restaurant was so rude and…read moregave me the old 'solo diner treatment' so I went to try this place out and was so happy I did! I literally spent two hours trying to park, but time well spent and totally worth it. The services is top notch. There were two sisters, one waiting table and one tending bar. The bartender made me the best spicy margarita I've ever had in my life. Their spicy marg was mango, but I don't like mango for some weird reason, but no problem. She had a "perfected recipe" for a spicy lime, and it was INCREDIBLE. All the food was authentic too. Homemade chips served with what I believe was salsa verde. All delicious. The tacos came out super fast, and they have such a good deal for three. I had the Al Pastor, pork belly and carnitas. Totally authentic...and gluten free all corn. They disappeared very quickly. This location also has live music on Friday nights. I heard from the ladies that the singer has the most incredible voice. I am ghost hunting tomorrow night, but definitely want to make the next one. They also have Karaoke. This is a cute spot with cheeky decor, home vibes, delicious food and the best margarita maker in Canada. The restaurant is spotless and they have a vey cute patio on the busy street. Amazing summer vibes! I have to visit again before I go home. This dinner really made my night and helped create a fantastic memory for my 57th birthday trip! Now, go there and have tacos and a spicy lime marg!

This is hands down the best steakhouse in Ottawa that we've tried. They recently redecorated and…read moremade the place look more modern. Also, the service is consistently great from our experience. Complimentary garlic bread is given with dinner, which is a nice touch. Their steaks are cooked and seasoned to perfection - any carnivore's dream. All steak entrées come with roasted seasonal veggies and a choice of starch. We usually go for the Loaded Potato (extra $5 but very worth it) or the Garlic Whipped Potato. The drinks here are also pretty great. Highly recommend!

Really great staff! Our waitress was so kind and friendly…read more The food was alright. Escargot were good; the calamari was just below average. it was super oily, and not seasoned. The garlic bread was fantastic. For entrees, we got the fruits de mer fettuccine and the steak frites. The steak frites was fine, but we really disliked the pasta. The parmesan sauce was too cream heavy, so it tasted like just that... hot cream on pasta. And maybe some people enjoy that, but it was not for us. I'm not sure if we would return here, which is such a shame since the staff were amazing! And the building is quite nice. Really enjoyed the different seating options and the restaurant had a very cozy, yet modern vibe.