A favorite for me and my husband! Never disappoints! We've eaten here so many times but recently…read morejust wanted to brag and check out their Yelp. If you're in the area looking for a nice meal this is the place to go. My most recent trip I had the lobster bisque and let me tell you I could've had two bowls and nothing else and left happy and full. The seasoning - *chef kiss*. I got the prime rib and man, did it melt in my mouth. My husband got a surf n turf basically and his was good. The white sauce they served with the steak was so good. I wonder what it was. Might have to call and compliment

Only customers in the restaurant (5:45pm), waitress was not friendly at all, brought food, checked…read morein once. When done with dinner, she comes over and when asked for dessert she wants to know if we want it to go. No we don't, nothing like being rushed out of there. Had to devein my own shrimp(scampi), asked for butter, never got it , just overall bad service. $152 dinner bill and my husband still left her $30 tip. Last time we go there. Happy birthday to me

Representing 2025, D is for Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse. This is another June 2025 Canada…read moretrip. I decided it'd be cool after Toronto instead of going the same way back to go up east-northeast and come back into the US from the Thousands Islands Bridge to see something different. We arrived in Kingston at dinnertime hungry but unsure what to eat. I looked on Yelp after parking in downtown, but was still unsure. My girlfriend & I needed to use restroom and popped in a hotel. We asked the front desk recommendations. She recommended Dianne's very close walk. We ate outside. It was balmy for Kingston in early June with temps in the 70's F around 8 PM; their average high temp in early June is only upper 60's F (around 20 C). Our server was friendly. She said people are enjoying the first really warm evening of the season. We both got their fish n' chips. It's an Alaskan Pacific haddock as opposed to cod or others used. This is superior to other fish n' chips I've had. This is delicious. Fries were good too, but the fish was the real star and about the best fried fish I've had.

It was great! The fish cakes and mexicorn were good as well as the mocktail that I ordered the…read moreservers all wear black which adds to the ambiance of the pool and water vibe

This was my second time at this restaurant and both times I enjoyed my food. The owners and the…read morestaff are very warm, kind and welcoming. The first visit the restaurant was crowded and busy with two large parties (both very lively and friendly). This visit was quiet with about four tables occupied with sit down guests. There seemed to be a lot of pick up orders as quite a few people came in for food and left. The restaurant is very clean with lots of light coming in from the window and doors. It's a casual setting but you could dress up and still feel comfortable. I will definitely go back to this restaurant on my future visits to Ottawa.

Great food, we tried the salad was awesome, potatoe wedges was great, sautéed shrimps are a must,…read morefried shrimp, calamari and the grilled sea bass with vegetables All were good but what was awesome was the service! Our server was amazing and she was very accommodating in every way! We were celebrating a birthday and she surprised us with a song in the background! The place in spacious and clean their tea was a great ending for a heavy dinner

Staff very friendly. Fish & chips hot and fresh and the beer…read morewas ice cold. We wish we could stay longer to have breakfast there.

We went out for dinner. The fish and chips are the best in town. . 2 very large pieces of fish…read morethe batter was just right. The coleslaw was delicious. Ended it off with home made strawberry rhubarb pie. With vanilla ice cream. Will be going back again.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch at Smuggler's Cafe today! The weather was stunning & their outdoor patio is…read moregorgeous! Our waitress was super friendly & the service was amazing! The food came so fast, which was great cuz I was hungry lol I ordered fried mushrooms basket & they were absolutely delicious! We also ordered 2 burgers: Black & Bleu Burger (1/3 lb Burger with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion smothered in Crumbly Bleu Cheese) Avocado Burger (1/3 lb Burger with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Avocado) The burgers were OK, they lacked seasoning & they were a bit bland for my liking. Ended the meal with American coffee while enjoying the river view.

The service was good, the food was nothing imaginative, but tasted good. The decor was clean and…read morenothing special. The only thing keeping me from a better review is what I call the curse of the single diner. Groups got water, I didn't. The server never asked if I wanted a second drink or dessert.

Great service, traditional pub atmosphere and has outdoor seating. The fish and chips were…read moreoutstanding and a huge portion. Loved the potato soup, very nicely garnished. Vegetable egg rolls, not the best experience. Came out with the burnt side down. The server did take it off our bill and I overheard her talking to the chef in the kitchen about sending out food like that.

Really cute spot…read more Kitchen Closes a 10 and had a great time. Pints are really affordable (around $5), which is always a win. The atmosphere is fun and lively, and it's a solid spot if you're looking to catch a sports game they've got 3 tv's. Bonus points for being the only bar in town serving Guinness, which honestly sets it apart. Great place to grab a drink, watch a game, and hang out. Would definitely stop by again.

Visiting from Connecticut and found this outstanding place. Shrimp scampi was amazing!read more

Bad choice eating here. It was actually recommended to us and the place was packed. My wife had the…read morefillet which was good. Unfortunately I ordered the rack of Lamb. The absolutely worst rack of lamb ever. It didn't taste like Lamb and I couldn't eat it after two bits, even with a bunch of salt. Salad was a little strange but okay. Asparagus was undercooked so it was too hard to eat. Grilled vegetables were decidedly unappetizing to look at and we love grilled vegetables. Thank God I bypassed some of the more expensive options on the menu. I feel ripped off as it is.

Fantastic food and beautiful views. I stayed at the hotel and ate at the restaurant--everything was…read moreexcellent. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and I will definitely visit again soon!

This is our go to in the Thousand Islands and it never disappoints. The staff is excellent and the…read moreview you can't beat. The Hot Honey Pizza, Chicken Milanese, Chicken Riggies. and Thousand Island salad are our family favorites.

Updating my review after all these years because Pelican has officially become one of our favourite…read morerestaurants in Ottawa! Funny enough, my original review was from when we randomly discovered their seafood market while going to Farm Boy next door. Since then, we've dined here countless times and even spent our first anniversary here. It became our tradition and we've been coming back to celebrate our anniversary every year since. Their Chi Chi Seafood Tower is hands down our favourite and basically a must-order every time. Everything is always so fresh and it's perfect if you're a seafood lover. We tried the snow crab linguini for the first time on our most recent visit and it was sooo buttery and delicious. Their lobster poutine is another favourite we've had before and is honestly to die for! Over the years we've tried quite a few things here and the quality has always kept us coming back. I also love that there's still a seafood market attached, so you can pick up fresh seafood to bring home as well. From randomly walking into the market years ago to now celebrating our anniversary here every year, Pelican has definitely become a special spot for us. If you're a seafood lover in Ottawa, this is THE spot I always recommend.

Arrived without a reservation just after lunch. Place had 7 empty and clean tables but we still had…read moreto wait I guess incase all of a sudden 7 parties arrived at once? Two couples arrived while we were waiting for a table and left after being told it would be about half hour wait. After finally being seated the number of empty tables remained the same for the hour we were there. Anyway the food was meh, I had the fish and chips and a small crab cake (not cakes) appetizer. Fish was ok but fries were burnt potato scraps. Crab cakes borderline burnt also. Not going back. Waiter was nice.

We come up to Black Lake 1 week every year to go fishing. This was our first time stopping here but…read moreit is now a definite part of the rotation. Two of us got the beef on weck, which was delicious and one got the fish fry, which he loved. We will be back next year for sure.

Friendly staff, but the wait for food was tremendous for the number of empty tables. My wife and I…read moregot a fish fry and turkey dinner. Both were barely warmed through once they got to the table. Since they were both on special the prices weren't listed. I wish I asked because I ended up spending $27 for a fish fry which almost doubles the most I have ever spent on one.