Ambiance: very cool; very hip, BUT not too cool! A very welcoming place to the wide range of folks…read morewho came in. We had the Chorizo Sausage Pizza and the Fish and Chips. Both were excellent. Service was attentive and kind. This to me was a bit of a hidden gem. We plan to come back, next time in Ottawa!

Lovely spot for a quick lunch, delicious food and absolutely hit the spot. Upgraded the fries to…read moretruffle fries and so worth it! Very balanced burger and would go again if I'm in the area.

We came back today around noon (after all, we had a gift card to use from previous visit! But we…read moreprobably would have come anyway :) We love this place, great atmosphere and most of all, great service. The owner/host is always so pleasant and nice and remembers his regulars. Waitresses are all very nice and polite! Boyfriend had some breakfast plate and coffee, I had my usual corn dog with fries and salad, and a margarita. Our meals were great. Beans served with his breakfast were well seasoned and delicious. Fries are noticeably freshly made and so tasty - and I'm picky about fries. I guess my only complaint would be my drink - both today and on our previous visit, they seem to have changed their margarita mix or recipe - it tastes different and I liked it better before. Too bad because this place used to be in my top-3 fave margarita spots (with Antica in Niagara Falls and Little Grill in Littleton NH!).

I have to update my review. After receiving the bill I saw that they changed for coffee and we had…read morea charge because we used a credit card. I couldn't find it on the door or any place before entering that said using a credit card card would have a surcharge Just beware

From the moment we walked into Joey Rideau, we felt welcomed and appreciated. Our experience…read morestarted off on a high note with a complimentary glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine. What a thoughtful touch! Our dining experience was more on the expensive side this time around. However, you can most definitely get away with spending little due to their amazing happy hour options. We ordered the steak with lobster, lobster spaghetti, truffle parmesan fries, and their signature sangria. The steak was cooked spot on: medium rare and just a touch on the rare side, exactly how I wanted it and mentioned from the get-go. Everything arrived promptly, which made the whole experience feel smooth and well-paced. We placed 4 happy hour sangrias, which were perfectly balanced and refreshing. What really stood out was the service. Our server, Ace, was wonderful, attentive, friendly, and genuinely engaging. She even surprised us with a complimentary dessert to celebrate, which made the evening feel extra special. The restaurant itself is immaculate: spotlessly clean with a smart, stylish setup that immediately catches your eye. The ambiance was electric, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out. Overall, Joey Rideau exceeded expectations in every way. I would come back in a heartbeat!

We went to Joeys for apps and drinks on Sunday night. The restaurant was not busy so we were seated…read moreright away. There is plenty of bar seating, as well as dining tables. Our waitress was kind and attentive. The food was ok - we ordered the sushi, gyoza, and bang chicken. The portions we a bit small considering the price.

Great ambiance. Great food. One of the best breakfasts I've had. Left there full and happy, can't…read morewait to go back!

Not sure why our server was so standoffish and borderline rude? It wasn't even busy. It was so…read moreawkward when he came up to our table several times and served us without saying a single word. He asked if we wanted the bill after giving the kids ice cream and then came back with the payment machine-- handed it to me and stood beside all of us while I settled the bill and he didn't make eye contact or say a single word to us. It made us feel unfomfortable and like we had done something wrong Other cons: we overheard a customer complain to another employee that the soap in the women's washroom was empty. My daughter and I made a trip to the restroom over 20 minutes later and the soap was still empty. Not to mention the washroom stalls were completely dirty. Also forgot my coleslaw and pickle with my main and had to mention it to them, however the food runner quickly came back with the missing items.

I may have had a better meal but I don't remember it. I may have had better service but can't…read moreremember when. The entire experience was stellar. Had the filet and lobster with scallops appetizer. Fabulous, generous and perfectly cooked. Service was fantastic. Don't wait just go the restaurant was packed!

Visited Ottawa for work and went to The Keg twice during my 3 day work trip…read more Service was amazing. Food is no frills yet perfectly seasoned. I live in NYC and a ton of places are overhyped. Pay $$$$$ for mediocre. This place on the other hand was rock solid. Peppercorn steak Chicago style was fire AF. Would fly back just for that! Nothing fancy but definitely consistent, impecable cooked, and bartender was sooooooo handsome which made it even better! 10/10

Wonderful Ambience, Location . The Food Was Awesome ! Kat Was My Server , She Was The Best EVER !…read morePolite Friendly, With A Great Sense Of Humor

Greeted and seated promptly. Always great food but our server Kat was above and beyond friendly and…read morehelpful. Awesome. Mike & Ally

TL;DR: Aesthetically pleasing restobar with great Happy Hour Specials. Food and drinks were…read morefantastic. Went for Happy Hour with colleagues after work. They have the latest Happy Hour in the Byward Market! 5pm-7pm, everyday. All cocktails are $11 and all appetizers are half price. I got the blackened chicken salad, regularly $26 but was only $13 during Happy Hour. It was a good size too, more like a dinner salad than an appetizer (although at the regular price, I would expect it to be large). It was mixed greens, watermelon beets, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese, with blackened chicken breast. I asked for the salad dressing on the side and it arrived as requested. The dressing was a Sherry Dijon vinaigrette and was great. The vegetables were fresh and the chicken was flavourful and not dry at all. I also had the Guava Rush, minus the Red Bull. It was fruity and I enjoyed it. It has rum, spiced rum, orange liqueur, strawberry syrup, guava juice and lime. It was garnished with a slice of dried pineapple and a cocktail umbrella. The interior is beautiful, as is the hidden patio out back. Washrooms are down a flight of stairs and it's borderline creepy down there, lol. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I would definitely return for Happy Hour! (129)

Came by for happy hour and had a good time. Restaurant was very empty for a week day - had a great…read moreserver and a great time with friends. Got the $11 martini special and some $2 happy hour oysters. Love their hot sauce that comes with the oysters. I also got the burrata salad and really enjoyed it! So pretty and tasty!

Went during the long weekend without a reservation and was pleasantly surprised with an open table…read moreon the patio. The hostess failed to mention that the kitchen was out of beef patties and chips so they weren't serving 4 items on their menu. We weren't informed until we were ordering, and my table planned to order an appetizer with chips and 2 burgers. The waitress took our orders (table of 5) without writing it down and one of the items we ordered had the wrong customization. This was quickly fixed with the offer to remake it and take it off the bill. All of our appetizers were also forgotten and never put through to the kitchen. We didn't get them until after we were finished our mains. I guess they also put one of our appetizers through twice, so we received an extra order of wings for free. I've been to 3 different Warehouse locations now and never expect too much because of the price, and the service and food reflected this. I would've given it a 3/5 based on the food but wasn't happy with the service. Especially because I was looking forward to ordering the mushroom Swiss burger.

I haven't been to EFW in years but when the 5 year old sees a rooftop patio... you're going to the…read morerooftop patio. Service was friendly, efficient, and very helpful. They accommodated, special drink requests, proactively offered to move our seats to a shadier corner when it got a little bit too sunny on the rooftop patio etc. Drinks were inexpensive but still creative and good. Food was as expected, smaller portions at cheaper prices - which was actually great for our appetite levels. Five year old had chicken fingers and fries (shocking, right?!) which were perfect. Adults shared a root beer pulled pork sandwich and yam fries which was a little light on the meat side, but tasty, as well as an Asian style salad - the real standout. It was fabulous. Overall, a damn decent experience!

Back in Ottawa for our annual colleague dinner on the first night of CMPA's Prime Time conference…read more The food was great, I had the best wine... A red blended wine, a Syriah-blended with a grape I have never heard about. It was a fixed prix menu for our large group. Lovely steak frites main, cooked perfectly. And a stunning creme brule. Always a great atmosphere and music is always on point. Our service had the most charming, attentive and helpful attendant. Great place.

Horrible. Food took over an hour. Manager lied to our faces about compensation. Do not eat here.read more

It's a bit tucked away, but still central downtown. It's attached to a hotel near Elgin St. You'd…read morebe surprised to know that they sell Venezuelan food here. They have arepas! We went with the Alembic Poutine and the Pabellon, something we know and something different. It was all super tasty! The meats were the best part as well as that crispy plantain! And the black beans, wow! It's different than the usual black beans you would get. They've added some spices in there and other veg to really make it flavourful. A unique experience in Ottawa!

Because of a death in the family we have to stay in a hotel in Ottawa to settle Estate affairs in…read moreAylmer QC. We chose Cartier Suites and were happy that there was a restaurant on site. Initial impressions on food quality were very good, however our last visit Aug 26 was disappointing. While the garlic shrimp was excellent the french fries were very disappointing. On initial visits they were top notch, very crispy and soft inside - Aug 26th they were very poor. It seemed that they had used frozen potatoes? Please go back to your original fries!! Bill Hennessy, Carrying Place, Ont