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!

The baked potato we ordered was just simple potato without any items mixed in it. It supposed to be…read moreba baked twice and mix all lngradiants and fill the in potato. We told the order lady all of the above and she said that s way it will be done. The girl was very rude and it very long for order. Not expected by our tour guide

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

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 Butchery offers up exceptional meat cuts for it's customers. Staff are friendly and attentive…read more Glass show cases are always clean and well organized. Prices tend to be on the expensive side especially when buying a prime cut of steak but the meat is top quality, so give them a try. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Also inside is Vera's Burgers. One of the best hamburgers in Ottawa. My buddy Brian and I go there several times a year and enjoy the great food. I'm upset that they stopped selling Coke in the glass bottles. That was a nice touch. Drive out to Bells Corners and enjoy Vera's and the Butchery. Cheers! Zee Mitchell

Don't come here hungry! Wow!…read moreThis popped up when I plugged in 'butcher' near me. 15 min away. My first visit was a Sat. So busy! And for good reason. I was blown away by all the meat, the prepared goods. Burger counter. Some seating. Freezer choices. Some dried goods, bread. I got away with Chorizo, some lean ground beef and some beautiful olive oil. Is this place cheap? No! But, I pay for quality without batting an eye. Especially foodie stuff. Next round was a Tuesday aft. Ahhh. Better. I could see everything, not so packed. It was just after a long weekend so some things were sold out but I grabbed more lean beef, a chicken parm portion, a beef Jamaican patty and a stuffed potato. All were good! The chicken portion from the fresh cabinet was $11.50! More than my lb of ground beef! But it was a filling piece and fed me x 2. I love this place.

We walked in at 21:30 at night on a weekday - the dining area was empty although the bar had a…read morehandful of tables going. The hostess at the podium ended up being our waitress also. I was blown away by the incredible food and service of this place. Our waitress was so great - she checked on us often to make sure we had everything we needed and took care of us. She was also so nice and friendly too and service was well-paced - not pushy, not infrequent. She definitely deserves a raise and to be recognized. We ordered a steak tartare and a surf 'n turf. The steak tartare was plentiful and delicious. Well seasoned and balanced. The surf 'n turf was great - I upgraded the baked potato for a few bucks more to one of their fancier versions and it was worth it. Decent portion sizes for both lobster and steak. Everything was so well done and I appreciated the great service and food. I'd highly recommend coming here.

Second time here, and always satisfied! I like my steak rare, and this is one of the rare places…read morethat understands how to do it perfectly! They also have the best sangria!! I will be back for more.

High quality meats and conversation from an experienced and passionate butcher makes this my…read morefavourite place for meat in the Ottawa area. Burgers are great in summer. A full range of steaks and cuts. Chicken tender and freshly prepared. Pork loin and a revolving range of sausages. Easily put in a special order and your wish is served. The recent aging cabinet makes for extra flavour for those special occasions. If you are at a loss then ask and you'll hear great ideas for the range of meats available. Plus pure stocks (without sugar) and other local seasonal goodies. Have the pleasure of supporting a local business without paying over the odds to get locally sourced meats farmed for health of beast and man.

I came to get a rib steak and to try out their quality of meat. The service was really helpful and…read morefriendly; they really know their meat! I wanted a smaller piece, so the person working cut me a smaller piece from the big piece of beef. The beef itself was aged well, but could have been more tender. I'm not in a hurry to try it again (I felt Saslove's meat quality was much more tender), but as for the beef's flavour, it was more pronounced. They also have a bone broth station, which I tried. I got the beef broth (more expensive to make than chicken), and added seaweed, scallions, and salt/pepper (to taste; I like that the broth doesn't have salt already)! It was a perfect cup of goodness on a cold day.

The Short Version: Their claim to have the best Happy Hour…read morein Ottawa is true! Great drinks and tasty small bites in a posh environment that won't break the bank. The Long Version: My husband and I stopped by Al's Steakhouse for Happy Hour. Their Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 3pm-6pm and only available on their front patio or lounge, not their main dining room. We sat in the lounge. I got the feature cocktail ($8) which happened to be a Peach Bellini that day. My husband got the Al's Lager ($6.50). We shared the Calamari ($10) and Sliders ($13). My Peach Bellini was delicious and was served with a slice of dehydrated orange and a paper straw. The hubster thought the lager was ok. The sliders were excellent. There were 3 sliders and they were a good size. The bun was a plain brioche bun and was lightly toasted. The beef patty was flavourful. It came with cheese, pickles and burger sauce. I would get these again. The Calamari were good, although not particularly unique in taste. They were battered and tender, not chewy. They came with seafood sauce. Service was courteous, although the server came back twice to verify our order, lol. Our order was correct in the end, so no big deal. The restaurant ambiance is poshy but not pretentious. Their regular-priced menu is on the expensive side, but their Happy Hour deals are awesome. I will definitely be returning for more Happy Hour adventures here. Street parking only. Review #195 (2025)

I visited Al's Steakhouse with my colleagues on a weekday around 2 PM, and overall, we had a great…read moredining experience. The ambience was nice and cozy, and since there weren't many people there, it was a comfortable setting for a work lunch. However, there were quite a few flies around, which was extremely annoying and took away from the otherwise pleasant atmosphere. The service was excellent. The staff were friendly and checked in on us multiple times throughout the meal to make sure everything was okay. The food was amazing, and the appetizers were delicious. I ordered the 8 oz filet mignon, which was slightly undercooked compared to my preference, but it was still very tasty. My colleagues also enjoyed their steaks, although they mentioned that the quality of the meat wasn't quite on par with what they're used to having back in Texas. Overall, Al's Steakhouse offers great food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. The flies were definitely a downside, but aside from that, we had an enjoyable meal. I'd consider coming back, especially if they can address the fly issue.

Pretty decent steakhouse amongst the hubbub of the city. We both got the steak frites and thought…read morethey were cooked well and seasoned properly. I loved how thin the fries were they were kind of fun to eat lol. Service was okay, everyone who worked there seemed super young. The alley situation outside of the window we were sat by was a little sus.. we saw some questionable behavior.. but it was entertaining!

The Short Version: Posh restaurant in the Byward Market…read more Excellent Happy Hour. The Long Version: My husband and I came here for Happy Hour during our time off work in between Christmas and New Year's. Happy Hour is everyday 2pm-6pm and Friday and Saturday 10pm-close. We started off with drinks. The hubby had the Luxe Lager $6 and I had the French Martini $10. He said the lager was ok. I loved my French Martini. I enjoyed the pineapple flavour and it was nicely presented with a slice of dehydrated orange. We shared the following: -Sliders $8 -Mussels in white wine with leeks sauce $12 -Electric squid $13 -Mini steak sandwiches $13 -Mushrooms on toast $10 The Sliders were so good. We got 2 tiny bacon cheeseburger sliders. The bun was a soft brioche bun and the burger was sort of a smash burger with crispy edges. Very delicious. The mussels were in this delicious creamy white wine and leek sauce. We should have gotten some bread to soak up the sauce, lol. The electric squid were thick slices of calamari. They were rectangles not the rings that I'm used to. Nonetheless they were so tender and not rubbery at all. They came drizzled with chipotle mayo and seafood sauce for dipping. The mini steak sandwiches were open faced and had a lot of sauce on it, too much for my liking. I also found the aged cheese a bit too nippy for my tastes. However, my husband absolutely loved the sandwiches. He loves old cheese, so that explains it. Haha. The Mushroom Toast was excellent. Lots of mushrooms and arugula. I enjoyed these. We really liked the Happy Hour options and it was fun to try several different items. Luxe Bistro has one of the best Happy Hours in Ottawa, in my opinion. I would happily return! Decor is upscale. I loved the curved booth we were seated in. Service was pleasant. We were served by Adria and she was attentive without being intrusive. Overall we had a great experience at Luxe. Street parking or paid garage parking only. I'm so happy to start off 2026 with a 5-star review :) Review #1 (2026)

Loved it! Cool atmosphere and interior design, food was great and service was fast!…read more No complaints! Will definitely come again!

I came here by myself, sat at the bar, and had a great meal…read more The Prohibition Public House is indeed a house, or was a house. The bar was in this small room and the bartender was fantastic. He was the type of bartender that made small talk between pouring drinks and I very much appreciate that when I'm dining alone. The on-tap sangria was amazing! I have never experienced that before and was just so impressed! I had the burger which was delicious and extremely messy. I needed to wash my hands after eating it as my fingers were just covered. I may recommend it as a fork and knife affair. All in all it was a good time!

The scallop "chowder" threw me for a loop. It's a curry…read morethat's called chowder. It's just not Chadah as one would say in New England. A light broth with pungent nose and taste tickling spices. Heavy on the lemon grass. Very flavorful and a refreshing change for my pallet. Loved it. An amazing lobster pasta followed that, again with spice combinations that I have never had and thoroughly enjoyed. And let's not forget the attentive staff with amazing service.

Had a lovely dinner tonight. We didn't make a reservation and were fit into one of the smaller high…read moretop tables. Complimentary brioche bread and butter was great. Tuna crudo $30 was our least favourite dish tonight, and was borderline fishy. But the mushroom truffle egg toast $29 was rich and decadent. 10oz steak frites $75 was delicious and well marbled. The fries had fried up herbs which made it more special. Finally, the sea bass $48 on tomato and mussels sauce was a nice sauce, but I wish it came with some sort of withered green as well and the sea bass itself is very mild in taste. We really enjoyed our meal but would only get the steak frites and mushroom toast again. The restaurant ceilings are very high and adds to the ambiance. Service was very friendly, perhaps a bit slow at times but they were also full. Overall great meal and would come back!