I've been coming here for over 15 years! From first dates to double dates, 5 à 7 or just…read moreneighbourhood casual meet-ups! I can always count on a great wine selection and tasty bites. Really cozy and good vibes.

Wife and I have eaten here 2 times in the past couple of weeks. Why? Because it is that good!…read more Small plates for sharing, superb cocktails, great service, and excellent music add up to a perfect place to explore creative food. The chef is putting out some top notch dishes. Inventive and beautifully presented, this is a neighborhood joint with serious culinary chops. If you're a little adventurous and not the stuffy type, you will love this place. Vibe - artsy, Joy Division meets White Stripes. Food - creative, Social Distortion meets Los Lobos. Drinks - decadent, Rolling Stones meets Velvet Underground.

Lexington is the spot to be. They serve an amazing lunch and dinner menu. Great cocktails. Service…read moreis always above and beyond whether you are dining in or at the bar. The atmosphere in that place is always electric. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great cocktails and some barbecue.

Can't stop thinkin' about their Pork Belly…read more Smoky, tender, and absolutely irresistible! Lexington in Westboro nails it with their perfect smoked BBQ dishes, warm vibes, and top-notch service (even when we showed up an hour before closing!). A colleague recommended this spot, and they surely didn't disappoint. Highly recommend! Can't wait to come back & try out some more dishes!

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!

Absolutely wonderful experience at this place! My wife and…read moreI were in the neighborhood for an appointment, and it was lunch time, so we decided to stop in. A glance at the menu drew me to the smoked meat spring roll, but upon hearing the daily special of the salmon wrap and butternut squash soup was what I chose. My wife's fish tacos were equally very very tasty and the salad dressing was possibly the best we've ever had in the 31 years that we've been eating out. Highly recommended, and we intend to return to visit again! Ambiance is typically of this style of pub - comfy and cozy. Service from our friendly host was excellent.

My companion ordered the club wrap. It consisted of a pita containing two strips of bacon, two…read moreslices of deli chicken, a Romaine leaf, and two thin slices of tomato, with mayo. I ordered the Reuben. It consisted of two slices of light rye, plus three or four slices of smoked meat topped with a melted slice of processed Swiss cheese. I had a domestic draft beer on tap. My friend had water. Total bill with tip: $79 Service and atmosphere pleasant enough.

We arrived in Ottawa late last night was was ready to grab small bites and a cocktail…read more Unfortunately, the kitchen closed a few minutes before we arrive but we stayed for the drinks and I'm happy we did. They have a late jappy hour special from Sunday-Thursday which included 1/2 price martinis and other drinks. We had espresso martinis which were amazing!

The bar is beautiful and peaceful, but unfortunately, if the cocktails were as good as the place…read moreitself, I'd be there all the time!! Add more cocktails to your menu and make some sweet alcoholic cocktails. That's all I'm asking--your cocktails aren't living up to your bar's potential.

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.

The service was absolutely amazing! I was cold in the restaurant and not only were they able to get…read moremy jacket but also brought a heater out. We got a bottle of wine and our service was kind enough to have a selection for us to choose from and helped us pair it well with our meal. The charcuterie was great, we loved pairing things and mixing. The pastas were also great, no complaints!

overall a nice place. tho a few things to note. Obv understaffed as it was slow service and waiter…read moreseemed frazzled. Aps were great. Main course; had bison. I really could've used a steak knife . It was tasty but overall too salty and a little tough. Waited 20 min for more wine. wine by the glass is annoying when the waiters are too busy bussing tables to take your order. I asked if they were always so busy and they said "yes". So they are purposely understaffed. we would've consumed more had the service been more timely.

TL;DR/The Short Version: French restaurant serving delicious…read morebut pricey food in tony Westboro. The Long Version: Elise Restaurant is Paris meets Manhattan. The feel of the restaurant is NYC, the cuisine is French. The restaurant opened up December 10, 2024 on the ground floor of the PostHouse Westboro by Azure Apartment Building. My husband and I went there for dinner on a Wednesday evening. We started off with drinks. I had La Passion Mocktail ($9) which was passion fruit, pineapple and lime juices with Elderflower Syrup and my husband had a glass of red wine (Gamay, Beaujolais Villages, Dominique Piron; $13). For my meal, I had the Poisson Grille ($33) which was grilled sea bream with broccolini. My husband had the Elise Burger ($26) which had Gouda cheese and bacon and came with fries. My drink was tasty but was really sweet. I had to water it down to suit my tastes, lol. My husband enjoyed his wine. My meal was not all that photogenic, but it was delicious. The fish was nicely grilled. The skin was nice and crispy and the flesh was tender and flakey. The broccolini and potatoes were great, especially dipped in the persillade. The crispy garlic bits added a nice crunchy texture too. The flavours were excellent. The amount of food on the plate though was very European (read small, lol). My husband enjoyed his burger. It was very saucy though and a bit messy to eat. I had a few of his fries and they were crispy. Of note, they don't offer complimentary bread or anything to start. You can purchase bread and butter for $7 (which we did not do). They have 4 regular single room unisex washrooms and 1 wheelchair accessible single room unisex washroom. Funny story: my husband used the washroom before our dinner. He came back to the table with wet hands saying they didn't have any paper towels in the washrooms. I said he should tell our server, but he didn't and good thing he didn't because when I went to the washroom, I saw the paper towels, they were underneath the sink (there's no cabinet, it's in the open, but not readily visible if you are tall like my husband. I'm short, so I saw them easily, lol). You can see my photo, which I took to show my husband. Haha. So yeah, paper towels are in a dispenser under the sink! Service was courteous. I would describe the decor as casual elegance. What you would expect for poshy Westboro. We had a lovely dinner, but I did find it a bit spendy. Considering I wasn't even full afterwards, lol. Review #54 (2025)

My wife and I chose Elise for a quiet mid-week dinner in the neighbourhood. The food was delicious…read moreand the wine was nicely chilled. The service was also excellent. However, what appeared to be 4 regulars were standing at the bar and ruined the mood ( and our evening) with their inappropriate, raucous behaviour and conversation. Unfortunately, we are now reconsidering a return visit.

We came to the Rabbit Hole on a Friday night for after-dinner drinks. It was quite busy so we opted…read morefor a seat at the bar. Here, we got to see the bartender crafting cocktails which was pretty cool. We ordered two cocktails, both which were delicious and, very pretty. Inside of the restaurant was warm and cozy; I especially like the mosaic flooring.

Special night out with my sis. Enjoyed dinner in Chinatown…read moreand came here for a nightcap. Amazing! No wait. I'd been wanting to come here for awhile. Slinked down the steps to a dark, moody speakeasy type place. Seated in a nice booth. Service was great. Attentive...friendly. Loved the lamps overhead. The bar was very cool. Very much a date spot. Can't comment on the food but the drinks are well crafted and interesting. I would recommend and would come back here in a second. I wish parking was more available but hey.. it's downtown. Parking is expensive and so were those drinks but very worth it! Music was great too. Loud and got louder as the night progressed... but this place calls for it.

I was craving some good fried chicken and saw this place had good reviews. I tried the chicken and…read morewaffles. It was disappointing. Small portions for the high price. The waffles were very bad. Dry, baking soda flavor with no syrup. The chicken was just boneless skinless chicken thighs in a bland batter. It was forgettable. I could have had better food buying a pack of Eggo waffles and convenience store chicken.

Fantastic service! Food was exceptional, we had to go back to try other items for a second night…read more The server the second night remembered what drinks we wanted. Thanks for the great food and service.