We had such a sweet blonde bartender! She was there by herself it wasn't busy it was a rainy…read moreThursday. We decided to try one of the amber ales and it was good. We didn't eat here because it was the first stop of our night but we will be back and try the wrap she mentioned.

After waking downtown Ottawa, we were looking for a restaurant that had outdoor seating and great…read morefood. We stumbled upon this restaurant and we couldn't have been more pleased. We just needed a snack to tie us over before dinner, so we got the Poutine and Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad. The gravy on the poutine was phenomenal and the cheese was great! The beer was cold and the Ceasar drink was fantastic. The atmosphere was spectacular and we will definitely come back next time we are in Canada.

This was my first time eating inside. I got to experience the full ambiance of this place, and I…read morecan say that you will be best to make your decision on where to sit based on your musical preferences. The staff were friendly, that didn't change, but the prices went up. I had the smash burger, which was amazing, juicy, and the toppings complemented it perfectly, worth every cent.

Eh. Not an area that has a lot of yelp reviews to go by - but I was traveling with a group of…read moremidget hockey players and this was a hockey joint. I would describe as a TGI Friday's or Chili's with lots of wide screens and hockey games. Burgers fries and soda place. The kids ordered nachos- probably the worst I've ever had. The kids liked it, the waitress was pleasant. Nothing special... at all.

My co workers and I came in for a birthday lunch. Customer service was so on point . Love that they…read moregive you pop corn to munch on while you wait for your food. I ordered the general tao salad and the classic beef tartar. The general tao looked so fancy, great presentation and the taste was so good. The beef tartar was perfect and i would know cause tartar is my thing. Also the decor is amazing, very sporty. I definitely recommend this place. Will be back

Swift service and pleasant crowd…read more The bar vibrant. The wings are well cooked. I often take a beef tartare as well but to be honest all of the menu is on point.

Great food and drinks and reasonable prices, and staff is very friendly! However very busy in the…read morepub, can be hard to walk around or get staff attention.

Really good place to watch a game over drinks and foods here. Spacious, tons of flat screen TVs,…read moreand the Air Conditioning! We were here during a heat wave and MacLaren's was the only place on Elgin St. where felt really cool when we entered inside. Pool tables and cues were in very good condition, and reasonably priced. Fun place to hang out and eat, drink, watch games on TV.

The Draft Pub is a great place to watch a game and grab a beer. You can watch either a real game…read moreout of one of the windows or a professional game on one of the (many) widescreen TV's. This place is kind of out of the way though, and it's hard to find if you're not looking for it....and even then it's not 100% easy to get to. But once you do get in the door (it's up a flight of stairs) you can settle in for a long haul with decent food and good beer. It has Rickards (Red, White and Pale), Molsons, Coors Light, Fosters and Heiniken on tap which is nice, and their wings and pizza's are good too. If you're going to come here, it's best to have a reason. I came to watch the Superbowl and had a great time.

Great Food Good portions! Lots of Tv's great for watching…read moresens games. My Student group reserved the back section and it gave us a private area to hold an event.

(Left a three star review because of incident of restaurant. Don't get me wrong the food was…read moredelicious but this evenings events were just outright confusing, not sure what to rate this experience.) We arrived in Ottawa on our road trip and decided to find a nearby place to eat. We stopped at the Clocktower Brew Pub and were warmly greeted by staff and had our choice of seating. Our server was Sean/Shawn, a friendly man who offered custom drinks, and helped us choose our "sharing" options. He was very enthusiastic and friendly, making our table chuckle at his jokes quite a few times. Sadly the Chef that works at this location didn't come in so the manager of another location came to cook so everything was slower to come out of the kitchen. On top of that, once we got our entrees I was salivating at the mouth to try their Thai Peanut Bowl but they closed off the kitchen because of the persons exhaustion. Not anywhere near the closing time. The plus of this evening was we got a free drink that was originally forgotten because of staff confusion. The pirogies I ordered to share with another group member wasn't filling or appetizing. Definitely going back to the hotel and ordering at least a piece of toast to eat. That was really disheartening after the six hour drive from Quebec to here, and enjoying the lovely environment and vibe of the restaurant. It was not their fault though, the staff present weren't responsible for this issue, but it's still saddening.

This kills me to say but I can't go to the clocktower anymore. I've been going for like 15 years…read moreand even more so when the Elgin street location opened. One to two times a week! We have many great memories here! And this has nothing to do with the staff - they've always been wonderful But the quality in the food over the last 6 months had dropped off a cliff. The portion sizes have shrunk to a pathetic level yet the price keeps going up. Even their pogos had the pogo logo on the stick (two for $9) clearly taken frozen out of the box. I keep ordering different items hoping it will be better but it's worse and worse. My fish tonight was the size of a kids crayons and the meal was $16. Get it together Clocktower

I just grabbed a burger here for the first time tonight and it was amazing! I ordered a peppercorn…read moreburger, which came with Brie, caramelized onions, garlic sauce and cracked peppercorns and it was one of the better burgers I've had in Ottawa (comparable to Chez Lucien). The fries were also great, as well as the service. Also, lots of screens all around for watching sports, and a fairly friendly atmosphere where it's easy to talk to other sports fans. I'd definitely come here again.

There are a number of drinking joints along this stretch of Wellington. I just had to stop at The…read moreWood though because it bills itself as a wine and sports bar. What? Wine AND sports? No way! It has dark glass, so it is tough to see what is going on in there. But, be brave and give it a shot. Okay, first off - they do sell more than wine. They offer a number of good beers on tap - Harp, Kilkenny....Coor's Light...??? Okay, well most are good. And, they have about 20 bottled brands in the fridge. They also serve liquour and martinis. But, back to the wine. They have a huge menu, divided by countries - Canada, Italy, Australia, etc. And, you can have your wine by the glass or the 1/2 litre if you want to try more than one kind. Sports definitely is a theme - the tv shows all the big games. So, who knew wine and sports could go together so well? Definitely something for everyone at The Wood.

A lot of local beers to choose from! If you tend to pick your beer from the look of the can, go…read moreinside and look at the wall of beers! Server was busy, but attentive and helpful in recommending beers based on our preferences. The food menu is smaller, and mainly small plates/appetizer type foods, but I it all looked good! We had the General Tao Cauliflower. The portion was smaller than I expected, but a good small snack for two. Flavours were great, and just the right amount of sauce. The popcorn looked good too, but we didn't get a chance to try it. Overall, a good place to stop by for drinks and snacks after a day at work, or after dinner if you want another drink.

Small little bar specializing in beer. I loved how their menu is split into "Beer" and "Non-Beer"…read morelol. They have lots of canned beers and some on tap. Their "Non-Beer" is mostly wine, and soda pop. They have some hard liquor, but it's limited (and just the regular vodka, rum, whiskey, etc. no liqueurs or anything fancy. I asked if they had sour mix and they said no, so I'm guessing they only mix with soda pop). Food menu is small. I came with some beer lovers. They had beers. I wanted a whiskey sour, but they couldn't make it, so I got a non-alcoholic drink (root beer). I'm not going to fault the place for this because their focus is obviously beer. The place is kind of small. They have some TVs with sports streaming. They had a really big screen that showed the menu. I thought that was weird. Why didn't they show sports on that screen? We already have the menu in front of us, lol. We got a basket of fries ($5). They were shoestring fries and really good, although a bit too overly salted. Their menu looked interesting, but we already ate before coming. Our server was nice and friendly. She seemed to feel bad that I couldn't find a drink that I liked. She even gave me a sample of some raspberry sour beer to try. I didn't like it, but not her fault, and at least she tried. I think this would be a cool place to hang out for beer lovers.

This bar / restaurant is a gem in Ottawa! Their menu is delicious and all the food is made in…read morehouse. There are daily specials for food and drinks! This is not just a campus bar! We come back multiple times when we visit! The staff are small but a great team, we are always treated great, eat delicious chef inspired food and have fun! Don't miss a great dining experience in Ottawa!!

From the owner: Nox Eatery, located inside a sports complex, offers a cozy dining experience with a focus on…read morescratch-made comfort food and a well-stocked bar. Perfect for students and locals, we also feature a refreshing smoothie bar to complement our delicious, homemade meals.

Smash Daddy's - Restaurant Review Note for Americans: Bring…read morecash - no U.S. credit cards accepted! (Not sure if it's the same for international cards.) Walked here from my hotel. At first glance, the place is a bit cramped and chaotic, with minimal counter service and not much signage to help you out. But once you get the flow, it's straightforward. The menu is tight: Burgers, Fries, and Shrimp. That's it! There was a line out the door, which usually means good things. The small Asian lady working the grill was super nice and honestly seemed like the only one who had a handle on things. The burger joint itself is a haze of burger grease and onions--smells great while you're there, but be warned: you'll carry it with you the rest of the day. Food-wise, it's solid. The smash burger had a great crisp with a chipotle mayo or ranch-style sauce. Fries were better than average. I didn't try the shrimp, but people around me seemed happy with it. Now, the not-so-great part: they couldn't process any of my U.S. credit cards. That was awkward. My total was $23 CAD, so I just handed over $30 USD and told them to keep the change. Could've avoided the mess by ordering through Uber Eats (assuming you want to use a card). Bottom line: The food is worth it, but the payment situation and setup could be smoother. Slightly pricey for what it is, but your mileage may vary. Give it a shot if you're nearby--and bring cash just in case.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Tasty smash burger. A bit pricey at…read more$13 for just a burger, but it was delicious. The Long Version: I've been meaning to try Smash Daddy since they started their food truck on Preston St, but never got around to it. Then on a Sunday in February we were walking around downtown and checking out Winterlude and came across this Smash Daddy location. It's an actual restaurant (not a food truck), but is mostly takeout. They have 7 stools along a counter if you want to eat-in, but it's a bit snug. My husband and I got the original Smash Daddy ($13) to-go to share. It's 2 smashed beef patties, 2 slices of cheese, pickles, onions and Smash Daddy sauce in a buttered brioche bun. It was delicious. My first time having smashed burgers. I like my burgers well done, so this style is to my liking. I liked the crispy edges. I found the price a bit high for just a burger, but those are the prices everywhere these days :( Service was pleasant. There's really no decor to speak of. You go there for the food, not the ambiance, haha. Happy to see this business expanding. They have 3 locations now. I think 2 food trucks and this restaurant. Street parking only. Review #60 (2025)