This was our "go to" place for breakfast, dinner and game watching in the university area. The regular bartenders and wait staff were excellent. read more

To be perfectly blunt, FnS caters to the University of Ottawa student crowd. If a student pub is something that fancies you, go ahead. If you happen to be one of the aforementioned students, you'll quickly find that FnS is one of the only pubs around campus worth going to. The food is perfectly fine and cheap. Items of note would be the breakfast special ($9) as of now, and the wing specials every evening on Mondays and Saturdays. Both of these deals are quite generous and you will thank your wallet for it. Domestic pitchers are also not bad, and they become cheaper on select days. I've never had an issue with the staff, as they've been very friendly and service has been quite quick. The atmosphere is definitely one you'd expect from a student pub; when it gets really busy, you'll have to shout a bit to get your point across. tl;dr Great student pub. read more

Love the nachos and mozzarella sticks. Also their sweet potato fries are great. I got the chicken wrap but I opened it and ate only the chicken. The lettuce was soggy and the tomatoes were too large of pieces for a wrap. Great service inside the restaurant while taking things to go. Came a second time to eat in and the service was not very good but she did say it was her first couple of shifts. She did good though and it didn't make sense why that was to blame since she would just bring us the wrong sides and forget to bring utensils when we asked, small things like that. Cheese sticks are always great here as well as nachos and onion rings. I enjoyed the sampler platter, bit of everything. The only thing I didn't like was the pierogi. read more

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My husband and I were seeing a show at the University of Ottawa campus and wanted to grab a quick bite beforehand somewhere nearby. I proposed that we try something in Sandy Hill since we are so rarely in that area. So we had dinner at Father and Sons. It would appear to me that Father and Sons is a pub whose target demographic is university students. It reminds me of places like Peel Pub, Café Frappé, and Gert's (all in Montreal) where I misspent my youth, haha. Drinks and food are relatively cheap and portions are relatively large. I got the Chicken Souvlaki Dinner ($13.49). It had 2 tiny brochettes of chicken, some rice, potato wedges, Greek salad, tzatziki, and garlic bread. The overall portion was large, but the protein was minimal. The brochettes tasted to me like pre-packaged frozen skewers, but not bad for what they were - not overly salty. The rice was oddly dry yet clumpy. It was just white rice with tiny cubes of carrots and some seasonings, again I was happy that it wasn't too salty. The potato wedges again seemed to me like from frozen, but nicely re-fried and were hot and crispy. The Greek salad was mostly good except for a few pieces of wilted lettuce. Other than that, it had cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and olives (which were oddly wet). I asked for the dressing on the side and it arrived as requested. The garlic bread was white sandwich bread toasted and buttered with garlic butter. Overall, not bad, but really nothing special in my opinion. My husband had the Hawaiian pizza ($11.99). It had a lot of cheese, little cubes of ham, and pineapple. He said it was good but tasted like "student pub food." When he got to the last slice, it was super soggy and he had to eat it with a knife and fork (which is how I always eat my pizza, but I get what he's saying). Service was very friendly and efficient. It wasn't too busy when we came in at about 6pm, but at 7pm it got super busy because their wing specials start at 7pm (on a Saturday). The place was mostly university students and maybe a few pensioners - the old guys at the bar drinking, haha. This place is cool for what it is I guess, and maybe it's because I'm getting old, but it's just not my jam, although maybe if I was 15 years younger and a student at U of O it would be. read more

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Went for breakfast at this Ottawa University institution! I used to frequent here 15 years back when in university. Not much has changed except a coat of paint And new wait staff. The breakfast was exactly how I remembered it so long ago. 2 eggs, bacon, homefries and toast. It was perfect after a good night out drinking. Would definitely return read more

Father & Sons - Breakfast! - Pubs Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The epitome of university. You have to eat here. I only eat here lol. I'm a vegetarian and they substitute anything out. Its cheap and delicious. They're great people working here, very welcoming. I've seen tones of Raptors games here too, and it is always memorable. read more

Father & Sons - Breakfast special, substitute no meat for extra potatoes. - Pubs Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Have been a customer on multiple occasions over the years. Not really sure what has happened in recent years. I tried their *new* Philly steak wrap, and I actually regretted eating it, gross. Prices are beyond overcharging considering the actual ingredient/ cost of ingredients. As someone who not only loves food; but also works in the industry, id highly recommend you skip this place and instead opt for your nearest vending machine and spend the money there. I promise it'll be better worth it. read more

Thanks, merci to Kate, great experience...

I agree with previous reviews that the breakfast is good, quick, and cheap! The restaurant and bar is right in the Sandy Hill area, right off of the University of Ottawa campus, so the location is perfect for students that live in the area and want somewhere low-key to stop by for a drink or grab some grub. You can literally roll out of bed and walk in wearing your pajamas for some late breakfast, so never be worried about being too casual. The lighting is also usually quite dim, so it's really comforting when you feel terrible and look all disheveled from the long night before. When heading to Father and Sons for a drink, don't expect too much. Maybe it's because of the mostly student crowd, but the drinks aren't exactly fantastic. The tequila sunrise I had tasted like orange juice and had a murky brownish-pink color. Basically, it's more of a place to drink a beer, rather than sip on some fancy drinks. read more

Father & Sons - Pubs Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

So rude we couldn't stay even though we were hungry. We arrived at Father & Sons on Thurs. Sep 1st at 11am. There were other customers already eating but not overly busy since it was only the 2nd day for students to move into residence. We stood at the door for 15 mins. We were the only ones waiting for a table. A number of staff looked at us and looked away or walked past without acknowledging us. No one said a word or even smiled. One lady at the front looked several times but continued with other tasks and ignored us. When it became apparent we were not leaving, she finally made sustained eye contact. She still stayed silent and didn't smile but we asked for a table for four anyway. Wordlessly, she looked around as if deciding on a table, then she chatted in a friendly manner with some seated customers. Then she pointed at a table in the back and said 'be there in a minute'. We sat at the table and waited another 10 mins. Then got up and left. We will never go back. read more

We come by Father and Sons when there's a UFC fight on. The place is usually packed on fight nights and it's definitely a student bar as it's located right in the heart of Ottawa U. On Saturday they usually have a wing special and if you get there early enough they will sell you some cheap wings. They do not sell cheap wings during the fight. The wings aren't bad at all. I've tried the pizza and a burger here as well and it's what definitely what you expect. The food is definitely A-Ok. Tthe bar staff have always been super friendly. That's my favourite thing about this place, is how great the staff are. read more

Had a horrible experience. Our waitress, Kelly, wrongfully charged our bill then proceeded to yell at my friend, a paying customer, for questioning her bill. Then told her to "never come back", while our friend tried to apologize for any miscommunication. Besides this altercation, the service was absolutely horrible. No one checked up on our table, and no one gave our bill to us after asking and waiting for 30 minutes. This place was not a good experience at all. I believe this waitress should be fired. read more

FnS had good breakfast but they really skimp out on jam and I like jam on my toast so only giving 4 stars. I downloaded yelp just to complain about the jam thing. Anyway you should still go. Garry's Club is pretty lit read more

God this place is disgusting. I live down the street which makes this place super convenient to eat at and I'm ALWAYS in a bad mood everytime I leave this place. The food is overpriced, o wait, isnt that a Canada thing? Everything is around 10 to 15 dollars. This is a place where I would assume only students of Ottawa U would go to since its so close by. I had the chicken parmesan, wings, pizza, and the sandwiches. GROSS SHIT! You are better off getting chips at Mac's and calling it a day. Or eating baking soda. UGH, i'm already in a bad mood thinking of the food here. TIP: Students are always there drinking even in the AM and it can get crowded with shitty service. They DONT use REAL maple syrup! Breakfast is super greasy. Really a place for 18 year olds that dont understand what good food is yet. In other words this is like Denny's but 3x worse. I cant wait to not live in Ottawa anymore and run far away from Father & Sons. read more

First Ottawa patio experience of the season! This place is perfect for the Ottawa U student, or any student/fun/chill person. The prices are low, casual atmosphere, daily specials, off the beaten path of patio central in the market and lots of drinks. It was a driving night for me so I just ordered a Hawaiian-minus-ham pizza. Note: the sangria looked delicious. Anyway, my pineapple pizza hit the spot. Their variety is quite doughy and lighter on the sauce but uber cheesy and no skimping on toppings. Our server was really nice and quick. She was a go-getter that would do things before you had to ask for them to be done like waters all around, separate bills, cutlery, condiments, etc. Should father's bring their sons here? Hmm, I suppose it depends on the age. read more

As a University of Ottawa Graduate, I have experienced practically all there is to experience at Father and Sons. Retro nights with cheap drinks and a busy dance floor, pints and pounds (of wings) during hockey games and of course the greasy spoon breakfast at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. FNS, as it is often so fondly known by current students and alumni alike; is very much a "what you see is what you get" sort of pub. If you are looking for top notch homemade pasta, or a unique brie cheese salad, this is not the place for you. However, if you are in the mood for a burger, greasy and topped with bacon and cheese you have likely come to the right place. I have had burgers, sandwiches, wings and wraps all for various meals and never been disappointed. Sometimes, you just need a good ole fashioned burger. I most often visit FNS for brunch. It is usually insanely busy, but you don't usually have to wait too long to be seated. That being said, it may take a while for your food to come out, but there is usually a hockey or a football game on, so patrons don't seem to mind too much. The service is never really that great either. Breakfast is relatively cheap, and I am a sucker for the home fry poutine. Again, if you're craving eggs benedict or crepes, keep looking. If you want scrambled eggs, bacon and home fires, you probably won't be disappointed. I often find myself and FNS during the summer to enjoy a patio beer or two as well. Nostalgia kicks in and reminds me of my University days and I am usually in for a good time. This is a classic pub through and through, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it! read more

I am brand new to the city. I enjoy going out to eat brunch, so I searched for a place relatively close to where I live. This place came up in my search. I must say that I'm not a big fan of pub-type environments. I am vegetarian. I ordered three eggs with no meat. I received two eggs with sausages. That wasn't impressive. It shouldn't be that hard for someone whose job it is to take orders. The food was decent, nothing special. I may repeat in the future when I have forgotten about my first experience. read more

I have been going to uOttawa for a while now and this is by far the best bar food option close by. The prices are really student friendly and the food is also very good! Their pizza is very good. They have cheap deals on drinks, and also daily specials. Karaoke day is very fun, and is free with purchase of drink. I would definitely go here for the true uottawa experience. The breakfast special is also very good and cheap! Great homefries. Friendly staff. read more

cheap breakfast- great place! The community loves the place and it's great from breakfast until 2am.. the servers are friendly, but slow (unless it's a weekday breakfast or something). I'm a regular! Just know if it's busy...you better have time! read more

Pleasantly surprised. They have good bar food. Reasonable prices. Not out of the ordinary but very good. Quick and usually very friendly service. The place is full of university kids and some locals too. It gets a bit too noisy for my liking at times. Oh they have deals everyday if you are into that. read more

Father & Sons - Specials. Taken october 2014 - Pubs Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Although the name suggests a restaurant, Father and Sons is definitely a pub - meaning alcohol is an important part of your meal. It is located on the corner of King Edward and Osgoode, directly across from the Ottawa University campus. Now, this would suggest a huge young-person vibe. But, the night I was there, it was populated mostly by older, more mature customers. So, perhaps Father and Sons is not an Ottawa University student bar, but (horror of horrors!) instead an Ottawa University PROFESSOR bar!!! The menu is pub grub and the beers on tap are the usual. I had the wings and they were just okay - I have had juicier wings at a better price. I am sure this place has a better vibe when it is hopping on a weekend. read more

Father & Sons - Pubs Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I stopped in here last week with a couple of friends for a beer and some appetizers. Firstly, I'm happy to report that Father & Sons has quite a large selection of on-tap beer. It actually had a robust variety of imported beers instead of the usual domestic-only crap offered at many other restaurants. The three of us split a basket of sweet potato fries and they were surprisingly very good - extremely crispy and served with a delicious chipotle mayo. Prices were fairly decent and our waitress was friendly and prompt. The only downside I see to this place is that it is ALWAYS packed, no matter what time of the day it is. We went around 2:00 pm on a weekday and there were only a few tables left. It is pretty loud inside the restaurant and at times I found myself nearly yelling in order to communicate with my friends. read more

My friends and I went to this restaurant for the first time today as we were visiting Ottawa for the first time and we had a terrible experience. As we went to pay our cheques, first we waited almost 20 minutes for our bill and she never showed, we went up to the counter to pay and Kelly our server proceeded to give us our bills. She gave my friend her bill and charged her for a tequila shot when she never ordered that, then my friend asked her for clarification on the bill and Kelly proceeded to berate her and tell her to never come back and that she's not in charge of telling us the prices or making the prices. My friend then apologized as she did not intend for Kelly to take offense but Kelly just kept on repeating terrible comments and not providing any customer service. She clearly does not know how to handle a Friday night or manage a conversation with a customer who has questions about the amount on HER BILL. She was overcharged but because Kelly kept berating and hurting her with comments we ended up just leaving. read more

If you like student pub environments, then I suppose you'll dig it here. It is just not for me. The tables and decor are a bit disorganized. This place is really crowded on some mornings and in the winter, with everyone's boots and jackets, road slush and salt, the dinning area can get congested. The food is average at best, but it is reasonably priced. The best value is the "Mickey's Breakfast", in my opinion. Sausage, bacon, ham, 3 eggs, toast, pancake for ~$8. When it comes to actual value/price for breakfasts in Ottawa, Father's and Son's is hard to beat. The Mickey's breakfast is huge, and is pretty decent as far and diner breakfasts go. Every time I have ordered a hamburger, it has been over cooked, and bland. The fries are average, and i suggest asking for the curly kind. I should mention that I took out a club sandwich one night, which was decent. This place has good deals on pints/pitchers/wings but I am not really looking for that here. They have specials every night of the week, and TVs so you can easily watch whatever game. They also show pay per view UFC, not sure about pay per viewing boxing. The service has always been quick and attentive, but they don't smile enough and they seem stressed out, in the mornings at least. read more

Great breakfasts, and service is so quick. You can get the Breakfast Special for $4.24 on weekends (cheaper during the week) which lands you 2 eggs, bacon or sausage or ham, hash browns, and coffee. Eggs are cooked right every time! The staff is really friendly but don't wait for your cheque - they seem to prefer that you just go to the bar when you're ready to settle-up. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Food was not bad and cheap which is sweet. Our waitress was super nice but the guy who I'm assuming was the manager looked pretty pissed off to be there. They messed up my order and I brought it back politely and he didn't really acknowledge me just took the plate and turned around and brought me some food that looked like it was just sitting on the grill. Would definitely come back a lot if it wasn't for this guy, restaurants should be warm and inviting and this guy hated to be there. read more

Great place and people. It also has Ottawa Bitcoin ATM. www.takbtc.com read more

Sitting at F&S on a Saturday morning, my friends and I can't help but be underwhelmed and slightly irritated by the terrible service and excessive wait-times. After waiting 15 minutes to receive menus and another 20 to order, we've now been waiting an additional 30 minutes (and counting) to receive our meals while everyone else (who arrived after us) are enjoying their breakfasts. While this may be a popular spot for hungover students to enjoy cheap breakfasts on a Saturday morning, there is nothing enjoyable about the inadequate service and lack of attention paid to customers. Unless you have hours to waste to receive a very average meal, my table and I suggest a trip elsewhere for breakfast. read more

Dude anyone giving this institution anything less then 5 stars are not taking F&S for what it is. It's a place you can a quick drink or meal for a nice low cost fare. read more

This student-dominated pub has an amazing breakfast special, and a rather good chef. I've been disappointed before (by crispy pancakes), but more often than not, I've really enjoyed the food! They have jalapeno poppers, which I have trouble finding in restaurants. Service, however, was atrocious most times I went. All in all, would return. read more

Went here for their $0.35 Wing Monday deal. When I got there I found out that it's only valid with the purchase of a beverage (which is reasonable), but you can only order 6-12 wings maximum. This was not mentioned on the deal board or on the menu. Apparently this is due to people "ordering lots of wings" causing the restaurant to run out in an hour. Seems to me that should be expected on a wing night. The wings were reasonable in terms of quality of meat and sauce, but the deal is not worth making the trip, especially when there are many places around with cheap unrestricted wing nights and all you can eat wings. I would not recommend this place for anyone looking specifically to go on a wing night. If you just happen to be there with friends on a Monday night then the wings aren't a bad choice. read more

Not a bad poutine with curly fries! Nice indoor and outdoor spaces.

How does Father and Sons stack up against its competition at the University of Ottawa? Very favorably. FnS is the best bar and pub located near uOttawa. Father and Sons offers a supremely cheerful and pleasant environment, and has a well-conceived menu with the best prices for students. On my recent visit, at 11:30 am on a Wednesday, there were only two of us and it was a cinch getting a table. I had trouble deciding between the thick crust pizzas or getting the breakfast special. Wether you're alone, on a date, or if you have a large group, I'd wholeheartedly recommend FnS for a damn good time. read more

The food was okay. Their pancakes are enormous! They have very limited sitting space. It's a great spot for university students, but I wouldn't recommend for families. read more

The wing night is good and it's a good place to watch the game and the prices aren't bad either.

Nice food and good atmosphere. Student haunt. The curly fries are lovely, and the spaghetti bolognese is both massive and tasty.

Right by the University of Ottawa, Fathers and Sons (FnS for short) features a cheap menu targeting the student crowd. Nonetheless, their breakfast is a cheap sure fire hangover cure if you go before 11 and is a pretty good deal after 11 (price goes up by $1). Otherwise, they have the standard university tavern food and feature a different deal every night. Top picks are the Breakfast Special for breakfast/brunch and the Arizona burger for lunch/dinner. They have pretty solid drink deals but they change everyday. read more

As a student, Fathers & Sons is the great pub! everything is fairly priced, the location is perfect, and the service is usually on par.

Slow, dry service. Server did not want to split bill even after given the exact portions. Serve drinks in cheap little Dixie cups - felt like a high school birthday party. read more

I never write negative reviews but I have never had a more terrible experience in any place in the entire world. I'm literally writing to warn people of colour, I'd heard many rumors that the place may be lowkey racist but decided to go anyways. My bf and I came for lunch one day and I ordered the spaghetti and chicken parmesan, and I had realized that the sauce had beef (I'm Hindu and I've never eaten beef in my life) and I politely told the waitress to substitute the sauce with a vegetarian one. First, she looked super annoyed and then proceeded to say "well we're really busy right now..." and I looked around there were literally 2 people in the place and then she added "I'll see what I can do". She takes the plate away and after 20 minutes another guy comes in and literally aggressively puts the plate on the table. After I take a bite of the chicken parm I realized an unfamiliar taste and told my bf to taste it and he told me it had beef in it. The waitress knew this and wasn't polite enough to warn me that the chicken also had beef (which should be mentioned in the menu btw!) but when I told her I think this has beef she rudely says "Its chicken!" and walked away. Safe to say I will NEVER be returning to this place again. Not sensitive to multicultural issues at all (I've had friends who are Muslim having issues here too). Also weird how the entire staff is caucasian... read more