Nice dinner experience at Perspectives Restaurant, the overall atmosphere was very delightful, very classy, the service was amazing & food was delicious. A welcome basket of fresh bread & butter were served, both the bread & butter were super yum! I started with chowder which contains: Coconut green curry broth, mussels, bay scallops, Argentinian shrimp, bacon crumble, Confit fingerling potato, micro cilantro So fresh & absolutely scrumptious, it definitely stood out. Beef tenderloin, it comes with Yukon puree, blistered cherry tomatoes, sauteed kale, cippolini onions, Spanish chorizo butter I like my steak meduim rare, it was cooked perfectly & it was seasoned so well. Price wise, is on the higher range. I would definitely return to try out more things. read more

Perspectives Restaurant - Chowder Beef tenderloin - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kanata, Ontario

I am writing this review based on a Mother's Day brunch I attended with my family. I intend to include the email that I sent to Brookstreet's General Manager and Perspectives restaurant. To date, I haven't received a response, which is why I'm posting here. I am writing in the hope that this feedback reaches senior leadership, as I want to share our experience at your Mother's Day brunch today. Our family of five attended brunch at a cost of $84.40 per person, for a total of $422. At that price point, and especially given that payment, including gratuity, was required in advance, we expected the experience to feel special, well-executed, and thoughtfully managed. The brunch was advertised as taking place in one of Brookstreet's "elegant ballrooms," which further reinforced the expectation of a polished and elevated experience. Unfortunately, what we walked into felt more like an overcrowded conference room with tables placed extremely close together. There was nothing elegant or remarkable about the setting, and it immediately felt oversold and underwhelming. Our disappointment continued as we waited approximately 20 minutes without being acknowledged by any of the wait staff. I eventually had to find someone and ask whether a server could come over to provide coffee for our table. For a prepaid brunch with gratuity already included, this was frustrating and set the tone for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, the food was equally disappointing. The roast beef and pork loin were dry and overcooked, the pasta was mushy, and the vegetables were grey and sitting in water. The advertised "fresh breads and accompaniments" did not appear to be available, and the "action station" for waffles and pancakes was actually just chafing dishes. The waffles were soggy, while the pancakes were dry and hard around the edges. Most concerning was the bacon. I was genuinely shocked to lift the lid of one chafing dish and find bacon that appeared to be raw. In another dish, the bacon was sitting in roughly an inch of grease, with pieces that were burnt in some areas and undercooked in others. This was not just disappointing, it felt unacceptable and quite possibly a good safety issue. It goes without saying that we were profoundly disappointed with our experience today. Mother's Day brunch should feel like a special occasion - that is what I thought we were purchasing based on the advertising and menu. Instead, we left feeling that the experience was careless, overpriced, and nowhere near the standard we expected for the price point. For $422, I would have expected significantly better food quality and preparation, more attentive service, and a much higher level of care overall. I hope my email is able to convey the disappointment and embarrassment I feel at having taken my mother, husband and adult children for this brunch; I would appreciate a response outlining how Brookstreet intends to address this. read more

I had a really nice drink and their chicken bites appetizer option. The food was really nice and the server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. This is a great place if you're staying in the hotel and want something local, and also don't want to go too far. It is a hotel restaurant, so it is a little bit pricier. read more

I stayed at the Brookstreet Hotel and with relatively few options, had to dine at Perspectives a few times for breakfast. If there is a definition of average food, this is it. It wasn't bad, but certainly nothing special. The staff is friendly and attentive, but they couldn't get soft eggs right and the amount of fruit they served with their dishes or as a side was very underwhelming. read more

Go-to place for a drink or food. Underground parking, good service, great food. Try it.

We go there every year for our wedding anniversary. Always a top notch service! Sara made it even better this year with an amazing service and nice touch for our desert (see picture) The food is great as usual elegantly presented and tastes even better. Strongly Recommend this place, and the jazz bar is great too read more

Perspectives Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kanata, Ontario

Well, I'm torn. This could really be a 2.5 star rating. I hate giving bad reviews! Leading up to this visit, I really really wanted to give this restaurant a stellar review. Unfortunately, the experience was not as stellar as I would have liked. but there were some ok points too... hence 3 stars and not less. I have never been inside this hotel before. It's actually quite pretty, and nicely decorated. I was greeted at the door by a gentleman holding the door open for me (he seems to work here, but I'm not sure? He didn't hold the door for the hubster.... grr!) Reception and the restaurant are just to your right as you walk in (funny walking into a hotel and not seeing reception right there in front of you as you walk in?! Sort of un-hotel like!) I can't speak for the hotel rooms as I've still never been into one of them. So the rest of the review will focus solely on Perspectives Restaurant. Right off the bat, I have to say that the company was good.A group of 8 of us friends gets together on an annual basis, trying out different upscale restaurants around the city to gather in to celebrate the holidays. Last year it was Le Baccarat in the Casino de Hull. Alas, "The Bar" of expectations was very high... I had high expectations coming into this restaurant, expectations that were encouraged by the prices on the menu (read: expensive). We didn't quite get the experience we expected. The restaurant is nicely decorated, and for once it's not jam-packed square tables all squished together. There are rounded sections that are quite nice to look at. The restaurant is wheel chair accessible, with ramps to get around. However, we got seeted by a row of windows with a door to the outside in it, which overlooked the outdoor pool. Fine, but for obvious reasons, the pool is closed at this time of year - let alone the polar vortex we were living in on Saturday night. The cold could have frozen the colour off a brass monkey! And this door let cold air in. And here's me and the hubster going through or just getting over that awful cold making the rounds! I needed a fireplace!! Meanwhile, the waiter seemed brand new, and really didn't know his stuff. We asked about specific drinks - one being the hallmark drink offered by the restaurant, which is called after the restaurant, if I remember correctly. The waiter did not know what alcohol was in it, or what colour the drink should be. A Mai Tai has rum; he said it was gin. GRIN!! The chef is trying to be really unique with the dishes offered, as you might guess by the prices on the menu. Ok, well we were expecting to pay a bit more on this particular date. But they use these great big dishes that make the food look small. The soup was served in a bowl that had wings on it! This soup bowl was placed on a tiny dish then nestled in another larger plate. The problem for me was that between the wings and the excess plates, I couldn't bring the plate close enough to me, and as a result I ended up wearing some of the soup. OOops! The main dish was also brought out in a dish that was offset with wings. I moved some food around and then forked part of it - only to have the dish tilt in over-balance and nearly throw the food out across the table! Needless to say, not impressed! We ordered the Table D'Hote at $39.00 each, as it comes with choice of soup (a tasty corn chowder today) or salad, choice of mains - salmon or pan seared striploin steak - and accoutrements, and finally, a very decent crème brulé for desert. Note: neither tea or coffee is included, but Kudos to the waiter who threw it it for free. That was a nice touch. Although, the salmon was only ok; it had a funky sauce on it that I didn't like and scraped it off, and it was a bit dry. Hubster does a better filet of fish on the barbeque. Oh well! But the steak wasn't bad. The main dish that one friend ordered had the "sauce" underneath the food; she asked that it be put on the side. She didn't end up eating it; not to her taste. Apparently it's the sauces that this chef is doing differently; a few different items run through a blender. The sauce on the fish was done in the same manner; like a few otherwise hard veggies or whatever, purreed and heated. Not to my taste either, unfortunately. read more

This place used to be really good and not just for a hotel restaurant. I mean it was just flat out really good. I feel over the last 2 years the quality has gone down a lot but it's still better than most restaurants in the area. The prices are high but so is the quality of their ingredients. I'm just saddened a restaurant that was once one of Ottawa's best is slipping down the ranks slowly. read more

3-3.5 stars but not quite 4 stars since the food was good, but not great for the prices. Although I've stayed at the Brookstreet plenty of times for work, this was actually my first time at their restaurant downstairs. We had reservations for a party of 6 on a Tuesday night at 7pm, which probably wasn't absolutely necessary since the restaurant was only half full. I ended up trying: -Dry Aged Rib Eye (w/Sharp Cheddar Croquettes, Caramelized Onion & Horseradish Purée, Mushrooms, Oven Roasted Tomato, Double Black Demi, 10oz/$38, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jLy4TJwwLyn0x9XvOeMHIg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Ok- it was cooked well but I didn't like that they served it pre-cut into pieces. I didn't like the croquettes, which were a little bland, but the caramelized onion and mushrooms were good. I would probably go with another dish the next time around though. -Dark Chocolate Pâté (Cocoa Bean Flakes, Maple Sponge, Caramel, Blueberry Compote, Candied Bacon, $10, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=m_bXByDW_tqCL8Kmx6HhOA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Just ok. The chocolate "pate" was very rich and chocolate-y, and not too sweet. However, the rest of the components didn't work very well with the chocolate, and there was barely any candied bacon. The fresh blackberries and raspberries were delicious though. I would consider ordering this again. I also had their cheese/charcuterie plate at the bar, and that was solid. For room service, I've had their burger and cross hatch fries- the cross hatch fries are AMAZING, and worth getting just an order of these. They are super crispy, and seasoned very well. The burger is also a solid choice for room service, especially since you can order the fries as your side. Although this first dining experience at Perspectives wasn't super exciting, I would still give it another try, especially since it's so convenient to walk down from your room for a fancy dinner. Service was very good and attentive, but I wish the food came out a little more quickly. Parking is easy since they have a large parking garage downstairs. read more

Perspectives Restaurant - Dry Aged Rib Eye (w/Sharp Cheddar Croquettes, Caramelized Onion & Horseradish Purée, Mushrooms, Oven Roasted Tomato, 10oz/$38) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Kanata, Ontario

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Staying in the Brookstreet hotel for business is a pleasure for a number of reasons: the view of my room is quite nice over the golf course, above average complementary wifi, but they also have a nice restaurant attached; 'Perspectives'. As it is a business hotel, you're always a bit careful when choosing to dine at the hotel you're staying, but I'm happy to say that I really liked the food we had. It's quite unfortunate as I was craving for sushi; their chef was on holiday for a week when we ate here. They have a good wine selection and know how to differentiate themselves with good service. When the Shiraz that we wanted was no longer on stock, he offered a similar (and delicious), more expensive wine against the same price. I started with the daily soup, which was a chicken and sausage tomato based soup. You'd not think that it would fit the clean, high-end style of restaurant Perspectives is positioning itself, but the soup was quite nice. It could have been a little more outspoken from a flavour perspective! (see what I did there? Okay, wow. Sorry. :-)) As a main course, chose the 8oz AAA Sirloin steak. At first I thought they did not make it the way I requested, but I admit it when I'm mistaken; as we were sitting outside, the lighting made it look they overcooked it. Luckily, the taste explained it otherwise. Good quality, personally did not understand the blue cheese on top; but that's preference! As a dessert, went for the Tahitian creme brûlée. I did not really understand what was so 'Tahitian' about it, but the brûlée itself was nicely done. Overall a good restaurant especially with good weather to sit outside, and receive excellent service with good food. It's not the cheapest restaurant out there, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. If you've got a bit of money to spend on an excellent meal, go do so here! read more

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Not what it used to be. In the days when they hosted Bilderberg, this was top notch. They had a chef's choice menu which was always interesting, and good wine pairings to go with the exceptional food. I've eaten there a dozen times in the past 5 years, and the last 2 have left me wondering whether I should have gone to downtown Ottawa. It seems the economy has hit them a bit, as the menu is scaled back, but that doesn't mean they can't do better. Will try it again next time I'm in Canada and see if they have regained their edge. read more

This place never disappoints. Great food and atmosphere and the service is second to none. I tried their sushi for the first time tonight and it exceeded my expectations! read more

Went here for the weekend brunch and was incredibly disappointed. The server was very nice and attentive but that was really the only highlight of the meal. My wife had an omelet from the omelet bar and said it was pretty good, but honestly I would say that basically everything everyone else tried was sub par. It had a broad assortment of lunch options, mostly over done and flavourless. I understand all-you-can eat is tricky and food in chafing dishes is hard to have cooked properly, but at that price point I expected more. The breakfast options were much more limited and even the sausages weren't very good. The worst part for me was the eggs benedict, which you have to order from the server. It took nearly 30 minutes to come, both the egg and the english muffin were over cooked and there was less than a tsp of hollandaise sauce. It was essentially non existent. 3 other people at the table had it as well and there were the same, clearly its a cost saving measure. In summation there are so many better brunch options in the city, even all you can eat if that's what you want. Don't waste your time or money at this one. read more

Such a sad meal. I ordered the "hand crafted rabbit papardelle," which claimed that it came with a "confit leg." Leg, my foot. There's more rabbit meat on my lucky keychain. There was a single, small, shredded forkful of rabbit. That's it. Plus a few tiny rounds of prosciutto, buried deep in the pasta. A few mushrooms... I double-checked the menu to make sure I'd received what I'd actually ordered, but yes, it did appear to be related to the thing I'd requested. Now, from what I understand of rabbits, they generally aren't hard to replace, in fact, they breed like... well... There is not a worldwide shortage. So why such shoddy, inexcusable portions, Perspectives? This certainly wasn't gourmet enough to rank that sort of 'single thing on a plate' presentation, nor was it served thus, so I have no idea what the chef was thinking. So disappointed, won't be eating here again. read more

Used to be reliably excellent. Now it's just a pretentious, yet friendly, hotel restaurant. Veggies and potato lamb cake came extra dry. Halibut was crusted, not as described on menu. Salmon appetizer came without half the advertised salmon (the cured part). Creme brulee was lumpy. The list goes on. Very sad, Try Urban Pear instead, (No affiliation other than we go there every time we're in town.) read more

Perspectives bar and restaurant were good only in the area of service for me which I rank as good to very good. The food and drinks prepared, which I ate only breakfast off the menu two days in a row, was typical hotel food and just not good. Omelets made by scrambling eggs together with the extras, sausages and bacon clearly pulled from the buffet -- dried out. Not anything to rave about clearly. The bar service was also good and had nice after hours jazz, but the drinks continued the breakfast trend. Mediocre at best. Fine for beers & business! Would be 1.5-2 stars if not for the exceptional service. read more

We arrived here for brunch because of the reputation of this restaurant in Kanata. But the waitress couldn't seat us because we didn't have reservation; however the HALF of the restaurant was empty when we arrived there. She said that if we want we could seat ourselves in the Bar area disconnected from he Prospectives restaurant (where the staffs were still cleaning the tables in that area and we saw flies flying around). How could you seat your guests in a under-cleaning Bar area while you still charge them $35 per person ?! This is not the service that I would expect considering the price of this brunch! Moreover, this was a very lack of constructive suggestion where the staff who direct the traffic at the entrance was very unprofessional in terms of Problem-solving skill and Customer service skill!! So I quickly went to the OpenTable website to reserve a table online and in fact there were PLENTY of tables available still online, but I don't know why the lady in the front wouldn't seat us?! I then showed her my reservation confirmation email, but she said that there was still no space (again the restaurant was HALF empty!) and still couldn't seat us ?! Where was the professionalism of your staffs?! At least if we had made the reservation, and your restaurant was still HALF empty, you should do the best you can to accommodate your customers' request!! Especially that you charge $35+tax per person for your expensive brunch! Very Disappointed and your waitress who directed the traffic this Sunday morning should receive more training on Basics of Customer Services! read more

There are many reasons I really enjoy staying at The Brookstreet on business trips, but the Breakfast/Brunch is rarely one of them. It seems that on each visit I try it once and then eat elsewhere for the rest of my stay. On this occasion I am following a strict diet, and simply wanted a well-done vegatable omelet, but no! Breakfast and Brunch are separate. Omelets are only part of brunch, and you pay even more for brunch. For Canadians they were mildly rude about it. $20 got me some bacon and coffee. So I'm reminded yet again to get breakfast somewhere else. Otherwise I love this place, the live music and excellent food set this place apart. Beautiful views from the upper floors during the winter. read more

My husband and I booked a package at the hotel for our one year anniversary which included dinner and breakfast. The meal was amazing... the soup, the beef tartare, the duck confit plus the dessert was super delicious! My husband had the artic char and I'm not a fish person but one bite was all it took for me to reconsider. We ordered breakfast off the menu and it was delicious. Not to mention the service - the hotess and our server were excellent and made us feel welcomed and ensured we had a great time! read more

I had been especially impressed nor dismissive of the food for a number of years. I'd pop in regularly for brunch or for a meal before the superb jazz next door. But they've changed the chef or something. Since last summer I've eaten there 3 times. Each meal reflected an upgrade from bf. NY steak, Japanese pork chop and chicken sous vide are all tasty, well portioned and finally reflective of a main dining room in a 4 star hotel. Service as usual polite, friendly, attentive. read more

Sushi Roll ($19)was fresh and excellent. Mexican Dip was oversold as "house fried tortilla chips" which were in fact regular nacho blue chips. Guacamole was the stuff they squeeze from a package on your sub at Subway. It was not fresh - for $12 the guacamole should be fresh. Fries ($9) were referred to as "beer battered" and were quite good. Prices were what you expect for a hotel restaurant-on the high end. Service was good. Atmosphere=laid back, cool jazz bar read more

I ate At the bar, the service was mediocre for a hotel that pretends to be four star. I had to flag the bartender down to take my order, and then later to get another drink and the check. I had black cod that was ok, It was fully ok, but the price indicated it should have been superb. The food seems pretentious, but the flavor is only Ok. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant on several occasions (for convenience sake) while staying the hotel....I like the hotel but the restaurant is over priced, the food is mediocre at best. read more

Very good food including the appetizers and the filet mignon steak. I'm surprised I hadn't been here before. It's a nice environment, and after dinner you can move down to the lounge where they have nightly live jazz music. read more

Get a new Perspective on your lunch or dinner -- eat here! The ambiance, the food, the service, the presentation: it was simply a perfect meal. We started off with an order of the spicy tomato and red pepper soup, which was served with a splash of cream and chopped greens on top. I was told it was delicious, and pleasantly zesty. I ordered Au Naturele's pizza, and my colleague followed his soup with the garden salad, served with a quail egg. Prior to receiving the main course, we nibbled on fresh and crisp french baguette served with miniature balls of butter. My rectangular pizza was served on a wooden plank (very au naturele, indeed), perfectly topped with delicious pesto, spinach, grilled asparagus, feta and mozzarella, and plum tomatoes. It was a perfect size for one (ok, I should not have had 3 slices of bread), so I shared with my coworker. The pizza, enjoyed a glass of Australian Shiraz, was consumed to the last morsel. The service was top notch: attentive, personable, prompt (for an establishment where one should take the time to enjoy the embience). This was recommended by a customer in the area, and what a great place. The restaurant is in the lobby of the luxurious Brookstreet Hotel, and what's an impression you get when you enter the property. The lobby is done in the light woods, clean lines and smoked glass accents, and the theme flows perfectly into the decor of the restaurant. Truly, I have never seen anything like it: there are literally young birch Trees lining the half-walls, which utilize the layout of the restaurant. The soft "emphasis" lighting on the bottom of the trees must look spectacular when it's dark outside. But it was the "bouquets" of tall lamps with bold square shades, contrasting with the birch trees, that really provided the "oomph" factor to the decor. The booth was very comfy and perfect for a party of 2 or 3. There is a also a seating area closer to the floor-to-ceiling windows, if you prefer to gaze outside. Well, this certainly will be on my list of places for an impressive business lunch with a customer; but I think the restaurant can also be a fabulous place for a romantic dinner. read more

We had a wonderful meal very well prepared. We were pleasantly surprised. There were six of us and all of our meals exceeded our expectations. From presentation to taste all were exceptional. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Our server Gabrielle was awesome! read more

Reading through some of these reviews I was quite surprised. My wife and I had a wonderful experience. I booked the reservation online and let them know it was our 31st wedding anniversary. We were greeted by the hostess who greeted us with happy anniversary. The waiter was great, and took time to explain. I thought the food was all fantastic. Beautiful presentation and delicious. Dessert was served with happy anniversary written in chocolate. Nice touch! Price was just as I expected at $125 for the two of us. Very happy we went! read more

What an amazing place. Service was beyond perfect. Food (lamb and salmon) were perfect. Wine pairing was also perfect. Can't wait to try more items off the menu! read more

I have been to Perspectives at Brookstreet 3 times and have been underwhelmed every time. This time will be my last. 30 minutes to even get bread on the table, we had to ask if we could order, and then we waited another 30 for salad and another 30 for our meals. Undercooked and overcooked depending on the order. They couldn't even get coffee right. Our complaints got a 50% reduction in entree price but that's not the point. They said they were very busy but restaurant was half empty. Way over priced for badly cooked food and terrible service. read more

I just deleted my old review as I'm sad to say it is no longer accurate. Perspectives used to be my favourite place. You would go there and they would light a candle, there would be soft jazz music playing, they always brought a complimentary piece of sushi to the table. When you where brought bread they had different in house made butters etc. The quality has declined over the years. It makes me sad. Tonight I went in excited for my birthday dinner. Appetizers were great as always. When they brought me my dinner it wasn't what I ordered so the waiter apologized and brought it back. Then it came back out and the chef had made the exact same mistake, not to mention brought the girl I was with the wrong order as well. Really? Twice in a row.... I left and it ruined my birthday. I've eaten the same meal for years and never complained, tonight was unacceptable. Further more, there was no music or candles or anything. Just loud obnoxious crying of other peoples children. If you can't keep your kids quiet in a nice place, leave so it doesn't ruin everyone else's time. No one at other tables want hear you!!!! The only thing good I have to say about the place it the veteran staff are awesome people, the new staff seems pretentious and stand offish. The food is amazing if they can get it right. I don't know if I'll ever be back to be honest but time heals all wounds I suppose. read more