5/5! A local friend of mine took me here and we both really enjoyed the vibe and the food! We…read moredecided to split a bunch of appetizers instead of getting a main dish each - this was a great decision! We were able to try a bunch of their appetizers and nothing was really disappointing. We loved everything! We had: - a round of oysters - garlic bok choy - tuna tare tare - this was served in a taco shell of sorts - beef tare tare - this was served on a piece of bread - our favourite! The beef tare tare was definitely the highlight of them all! The spread on the bread was some sort of fig jam I believe, and it paired amazingly with the beef and other toppings on top. Definitely a more unique beef tare tare that I've had recently, and I would totally get it again!

I came in by myself and sat by the oyster bar. Immediately felt a great vibe coming from the guys…read morebehind the bar. They had a fun banter and were a great tag team. The food and service were really good. I would def come back

Staff are always kind. It's half the size it used to be as…read morethey made a go of an eatery as an addition.... But apparently this isn't going great. The seafood is half of what you could get before... But those prices of course, are high. It's so nostalgic to even just see the sign and walk in. It's been here since I was a wee girl and never miss the chance to come in and ... remember better times. No lobsters now. I've spent a lot of money in here. The location right in the Market is prime. I hope it stays open forever.

They have a pretty good selection of fresh fish and seafood at this Lapointe market, and it smells…read morelike it too. Some of the seafood isn't covered by glass or anything, so it is exposed. For everyone that is sensitive or isn't used to the fresh fish smell, you might want to consider waiting outside if you're accompanying someone, or you can always just decide to grin and bear it. Personally, the smell doesn't bother me. Since there is so much ice to keep the seafood fresh, the floors are often wet, so watch your step! I came here to buy sushi-grade salmon because I had such a craving for sashimi and I didn't feel like going to a restaurant. The prices aren't too bad, and I found it to be a fairly good deal for my salmon at the time. The fish was fresh and was of good quality, and it really hit the spot!

The Shore Club - Fancy, Flavourful, and Wife-Approved…read more Date night with my gorgeous wife took us to The Shore Club -- and let me tell you, we felt fancy the moment we walked in. It's the kind of place where you instinctively sit up straighter and try not to touch anything with sauce on your fingers. From the start, the service was excellent. The staff treated us like regulars, even though we clearly looked like two parents on the loose for one rare adult-only evening. We were seated in a cozy spot that let us feel tucked away from the world -- just what we needed. Now let's talk food. I had steak, she had seafood -- or maybe I should say we had both, because married life means "sharing" whether you like it or not. Everything was cooked perfectly. My steak hit that perfect medium rare mark that most places miss, and her seafood was fresh enough I almost expected it to sing. The portions were generous, the flavours rich but not overpowering, and everything looked too good to eat (but don't worry, we managed). The wine selection was great, and the sommelier knew his stuff without being pushy. My wife was impressed -- which meant I was winning. We left full, happy, and with just enough energy to consider dessert... but let's be honest, we were already talking about our bedtime before we got to the car. Final verdict: The Shore Club is ideal for special occasions, romantic dinners, or if you're just in the mood to treat yourself like royalty. We'll definitely be back -- as soon as we find another babysitter.

Absolute gem in Ottawa. This is the best value French food I have had. The atmosphere is more…read morecasual and cozy, but that does not take away from the quality of the food. Usually when I get escargot it comes with just 6 snails still in shells, but this one they are already deshelled and overflowing. The duck confit was also perfectly cooked with large portions. Wonderful service as well.

My daughter turned 18, and where's a better place to celebrate than Restaurant E18hteen…read more I booked a table a week before to make sure we have a table. Thankfully, there were 2 spots left. The place is very elegant inside out. The service was perfect, music was very classic, food was delicious. An amazing fine dining experience on every level. I felt that their menu is limited. We ordered the following: Grilled Octopus with mint chermoula, roasted chickpeas, 'nduja aiolo, blistered tomatoes & chicory. The Octopus was cooked to perfection & the flavors were amazing. Vol au vent d'escargot Puff pastry stuffed with braised escargot l, goat cheese crumbled, spinach, Parmigiano & mizuna My daughter loves escargot & she enjoyed it very much. Halibut with shrimp & Octopus escabeche, shishito peppers, stewed lentils, butter braised asparagus, garlic parsley oil, cilantro mojo & watercress. It was so good, each component was delicious, when you eat them together it was heaven. Two, 7 oz angus reserve tenderloin it comes with two sides, and a sauce. We had one with mashed & mushroom, the second fries & Ceasars salad. Both steaks were a perfect meduim rare! Mushrooms & Ceasars salad were so good. The mashed lacked seasoning & the fries were too salty. For dessert, they celebrated my daughter with a complimentary pavalova which I thought was so sweet! It was a wonderful surprise. We also ordered pistachio chocolate and it was OMG! The perfect ending.

What a disappointment last night. We clearly informed the restaurant about my wife's gluten and…read moredairy allergies. As well we indicated that subbing cow cheese with goat cheese would be great. Upon arrival our waitress told us she had read the notes and was aware. Much to our surprise, they served her a beet salad....with cow cheese!! Later that evening she became ill as a result. But that wasn't the worst of it. We waited 1 hr and 15 minutes for our main meals. Leading up to that moment they also forgot to serve her gluten free bread, which was store bought and like cardboard. That was 20 minutes after I had finished mine. At this point we had had enough of this atrocious experience. Rather than wait longer, we spoke with both the waitress and maitre'd and asked for our bill. They both lied and told us it would be ready in 2 minutes. Ten minutes later, they showed up with it as we were in the process of leaving and had our coats on. We agreed to sit back down and try the mains. My wife had a sablefish meal that was flavourless and not fresh to say the least. I had a lobster tail meal whereby the lobster was watery and not fresh. Needless to say 1 bite of each meal and the coats were back on and we were settling our reduced bill and leaving. What a disappointment for our special Valentines outing. Never will we go back, and I advise people to do the same.

I wanted to support a Latinx-owned business during Latinx Heritage Month and saw this gem was…read moreoffering delivery. Plantain Cartel is sort of an extension of the Soca Kitchen (same company, same location) that serves plantain montaditos and patacones. I originally thought it was the Holland location, but it was actually the new Beechwood location that just opened up last month. I might be wrong, but I think everything under Plantain Cartel is only available for takeout or delivery. All of the plantain sandwiches are gluten-free. I got the pulled pork sandwich and the yuca fries. The sandwich had braised pulled pork, roasted ham, pickled onions, mustard, ketchup, garlic aioli, feta, and house pickled slaw in between two large, smashed and fried plantain slices. The plantain was salted and the edges were crunchy, but the middle less so. The pulled pork was tasty, especially with the pickled onions, garlic aioli, and pickled slaw. The sourness of the pickled veg really complemented the pork. I was a bit worried that it wouldn't be as crispy/crunchy by the time it got to me, and, unfortunately, I was right, but that didn't make it any less delicious. I'd like to try it again, but closer to the location, as it started to get even more difficult to eat about halfway through. Super messy and a five-finger, full hands kinda sandwich. Plan for lots of napkins! The yuca fries had a sweet sugar cane glaze and shaved Parmesan. It was sweet and salty and the flavour reminded me a bit of Filipino ensaymada, with the sugar and salty cheese on top. The flavour was good, but the yucca was sliced so thick that it wasn't crispy at all. The photo made it look like they were almost deep fried and crispy all over, but that wasn't the case. Still good, but I was craving the crispy texture, so I was a bit disappointed. I was tempted to also order the ceviche with plantain chips, and the Iberico ham-flavoured gourmet Spanish potato chips. Next time!

This review is for delivery only…read more My friends and I were supposed to go to the Elmdale for patio oysters, but it rained so we had to cancel. My friend recommended we get delivery from Soca Kitchen, which was an amazing suggestion. We ordered a seafood tower. It arrived in about 40 minutes and was fresh, well packed and delicious. All of the dishes were well insulated and remained the correct temperature. All dishes had the right sauces and accoutrements. Soca offers a fancy but delicious seafood. If I have another special occasion, I will order from them again.

This was our first restaurant outing since COVID-19 shut down indoor dining. We've been to the Hunt…read moreClub location multiple times and have had great experiences there too. I was very impressed with how the restaurant handled the COVID-19 situation. Masks are mandatory, except for when you're eating obviously. The opened tables are staggered and well separated. I came with a party of 4 and all open tables but one was filled and it did not feel crowded. There was one staff member working the floor and he handled the tables and the takeout orders. Although he was extremely busy, he checked up on us often and filled our water cups often. Our food order was filled quickly and the food was cooked and seasoned well, just like how I remembered it to be. I got the mild, Captain's Boil clam and mussel combination with rice and corn. It was just what I was craving. The mild was just the right amount of spice and that will be my go to standard now. I've tried the top spice level and the medium and they both were too hot for me (and I have a pretty high heat tolerance). The medium wasn't so bad but I much prefer the mild. I was very impressed being back during Phase 3 of the pandemic.

First time eating at any Captain's Boil restaurant- Elgin St. Ottawa…read more The place needs to be cleaned, it is dirty. Stayed because this was #1 on my daughter's bucket list. The men working were nice but very slow and not attentive at all. They appeared to be out of their element. Wait times were longer than needed to be as the restaurant is very small. Food was decent. A fun experience. My husband never received his food, even after telling them 3 times, we were given an apology and that was it. We will try another Captain's Boil at another location.

The couple who runs the Liu's Garden on McArthur Avenue are nice people they work hard…read more Customers arrive, place their order, pay and wait patiently, as the cook in the kitchen uses the wok to make each dish for the customers. Customers sit on chairs, as they wait for their to arrive. Customers come back time and time again even me.

Typically Punjabi atmosphere, background music Tried the…read morechanna bhathura, fried puffed bread with chickpeas curry

The food is to die for. The dish was freshly made and the…read morenaan (first time i taste a freshly made naan) beautiful texture and combined well with the plate. The jasmine rice is perfectly cooked. If you still haven't tried this place you need to

Dining here was a truly unforgettable experience. From the moment you call to make a reservation,…read morehe makes you feel right at home. He is courteous, hospitable, and absolutely a gem of the restaurant. Ahmed gave me a tour of the wine cellar, which was a wonderful start to the evening. He is very knowledgeable. The dishes were perfectly seasoned, and the ingredients were incredibly fresh. Our waitress was attentive and attentive, always at the perfect moment. She was always there when we needed her, while also giving us ample space and time to enjoy our meal. Delicious food, superb service. I will definitely come back. Thank you, Ahmed. I will be back.

The service at this location is amazing. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. My partner…read morestarted with chicken a la king soup. Nice and creamy with lots of chicken pieces. For the appetizer we started with the Mediterranean salad (greek) I was not a fan its very acidic. The lemon is overpowering for my taste buds. I did love the burrata salad we had it the first time we came. Next We selected the tuna tartare it has nice pieces of fish with some mango (good portions). I really enjoyed the combination with the rice cracker (think fried rice paper). If you are not a fan of tartare, there is some guacamole on the side of the tartare. I personally would not mix as the guacamole takes over the light taste of the fish. However, on the rice paper its a great combo. For the main I got the NY steak. My partner got the 20oz cowboy ribeye. The steak is here has always been amazing for me. Its cooked on a maple wood burning grill. It has that nice crust with the tender meat inside. Tonight it came with bone "marrow" butter. Feels very fancy never had it before. I really liked it. It always comes with a great mix of vegetables. Tonight it came with the baked potato. If you want a good steak, this is the secret the not so secret location.

The best steakhouse in the city imo, elite service, perfectly cooked steaks, large variety of said…read moresteaks and also a wide selection of sides, which are put together at an exceptional level. Certainly not for the frugal but worth it if you are treating yourselves!

We came for my fiancé's birthday. The ambiance was nice and the service was excellent…read more The steaks were well cooked and you could taste that they were dry aged. The sides were all very good but they were all very heavy. The mac and cheese was very creamy. The brussel sprouts and mushrooms were cooked in lots of butter. Overall, everything tasted good but I would have liked some of the sides to be a bit lighter! Prices are a bit high so definitely more of a special occasion place for me!