The bar is beautiful and peaceful, but unfortunately, if the cocktails were as good as the place…read moreitself, I'd be there all the time!! Add more cocktails to your menu and make some sweet alcoholic cocktails. That's all I'm asking--your cocktails aren't living up to your bar's potential.

We arrived in Ottawa late last night was was ready to grab small bites and a cocktail…read more Unfortunately, the kitchen closed a few minutes before we arrive but we stayed for the drinks and I'm happy we did. They have a late jappy hour special from Sunday-Thursday which included 1/2 price martinis and other drinks. We had espresso martinis which were amazing!

White walls. Wood interior. Paper menus. Dark ambience. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" playing…read morevia mini projector at a couple spots. Amazing cocktails with obscure methods and ingredients. And that's what Jabberwocky is. An unorthodox and random speakeasy, but it all fits with elegance and excitement. I walked in confused going up those stairs in Union, but I left with a refreshing view on custom cocktails. My friend and I bounced around on that small but diverse menu. I jumped on the Stirr'd Aiquiri and the Bee's Knees. The presentation and taste of the latter blew me away with its use of a beeswax-gin blend. The texture really stuck out when sipping and the lavender cordial was refreshing. It's like I'm a worker bee having a drink after a long day of pollenating! I'm definitely craving another round. The bartenders were absolutely amazing with their demeanor, attentiveness, speed, and transparency of their craft cocktails. Conversations with them makes the night fly right by. And if you're a good person and you play your cards right, they can put you on the wait list for another secret spot...

I wish I found this place earlier while in Ottawa! I had the Panacea which was delicious and…read morewell-balanced. I really enjoyed the low-key but creative vibe. There's lots of cocktails, spirits, and beer options to choose from on their menu. I would definitely come back.

Grow theirs own cocktails herb and flowers…read more The patio is charming and so is the interior. The staff is very knowledgeable it's very pleasant to know more about the dishes.

I was SO stoked to finally visit the Moonroom after seven or so years of wanting to go!…read more After a Saturday night at Bluesfest, we waited somewhere else for about half an hour before they told us the kitchen was backed up, so we walked down Preston and I was so glad the Moonroom was still open. We didn't get there until about 12:30am and it was pretty full. We didn't leave until maybe 2:30am and it was still pretty full considering the time. They're not normally open this late, but it seems like a lot of the businesses on Preston decided to stay open later to catch the post-Bluesfest crowd. Good call! We decided to sit inside since there was an empty table, otherwise I would've liked to sit out on their back patio, which looked really pretty with the lights. Inside was a nice vibe though, too. It's small/narrow, dimly lit, with sheets covering the different coloured ceiling lights, and candles on the table. It's very intimate and pretty romantic. We sat close to the bar and there was another party of two beside us. The music was a bit louder so we couldn't really hear the other table's conversations, but not so loud that we couldn't hear each other. They were playing the Bee Gees when we walked (danced) in, so we were really about the jams. My husband got a rotating draught IPA by Daft Brewing, can't remember which one it was. I got the Jill Collins, which had Tanqueray Gin, Affino Limone, fresh lemon and mint, cane syrup, and a Moon soda top. It was super refreshing, bright, and not too sweet, which is exactly what I wanted. We shared/I mostly ate the "OG Grilled Cheese" and "Panzanella-esque Salad". The grilled cheese had aged Balderson and cream cheeses in a crunchy baguette smothered in toasted garlic butter, served with Moon ketchup. It was exactly as described, with very crunchy, buttery garlic bread and creamy cheese. The Moon ketchup is made in-house, thinner and chunkier than processed, store-bought ketchup, with stronger flavours. It was okay, but I didn't need to dip much in the ketchup because I really enjoyed the sandwich and it was on the saltier side itself. Because it was a lot creamier than gooey, I'd say it was more of a sandwich than a grilled cheese, but still very tasty. I really am not a huge fan of salad in general, but I can't complain when it was burrata on top. It also had salty bread, arugula, roasted tomatoes, fresh peaches, herbs, and honey. The peaches were more firm than ripe and juicy, which was good for a salad, though I wish they were a bit sweeter. The burrata wasn't creamy inside like I expected, but I love cheese in any form. I really don't know what possessed me to get salad, especially after a bunch of drinks in the wee hours of the night, but my body thanked me later. Salty, bitter, a little sweet, fresh, and not heavy, even with (more) bread and cheese. It was great. They unfortunately ran out of the affogato, which probably would've convinced my husband to stay longer. Too bad. The vegan dark chocolate gelato from Farinella that they put in it sounded amazing. The beer was $10.50, my cocktail was $19, grilled cheese $16, and salad $17, which was pricey. BUT, the fresh herbs are from their garden on the back patio, they make their own soda and ketchup (among other things), everything was delicious, and even late at night the cocktails and dishes were still well put together and tasted great, plus I finally came here after so long. No regrets! Our server was super nice, same with owner and one of the bartenders, who even popped over and sat with us for a bit to chat. And not in a weird/creepy/in-your-face way lol she was cool. She was the one who greeted us when we came in and said bye to us on our way out. There's no flash photography (I forgot to turn my auto flash off for my salad, sorry!). They're open all week from 5pm to 2am, no reservations, no large groups, and no phone (just stop by). I wasn't sure if it would meet the high expectations and hype I had built up in my head after waiting so long to visit, but it totally did. It's such a nice spot, we had an amazing time, and we will definitely be back!

I'd say this place has class, because of what happened tonight. We were a party of 6, of which 2…read morehad been here before, about a year ago, and had had a bad experience then. I don't know why they gave it a second chance, but I'm glad they did! Long story short, and under a previous manager, the kitchen did not follow through on their promise to accommodate dietary needs. Today, the 'new' management rectified this by apologizing, and gave them a $25.00 gift card for future use!! Bravo!! As for this visit, it's a cute but typical bar with bunk seating along one wall, and bar tables with high seats filling the rest of the floor. A few large TVs strategically placed around the room. The entrance comes in through the patio, which has been enclosed and had heat emanating from the ceiling, making it comfortable for dining on this cold night. Although we say inside, I liked the ambiance and feel of the space. One downer for me was that the booths are really too tight for 6 people, but it was cozy. It was loud inside, and occasionally hard to hear the conversation at our table. As for the menu and food: they offer typical bar food - sandwiches and fries, onion rings, and finger foods. I came fully expecting to order the fish tacos, but will have to wait till next visit for that dish! Still trying to eat healthily, and ended up with a cowboy salad with a grilled chicken breast. It was good. Service was stellar! Attentive. Because of this I give them 5 stars today. The rest of the visit was still 4 stars. I would go back - next time for fish tacos!!

Great vibe, decent menu, good service. Busy spot! Lively! It…read morewas my first time here. I had a nice glass of rose and my friend had her fave, the bellini. We each were drawn to the Dragon Bowl, so we got that. I spiced mine up a lot (my cayenne) and enjoyed it. Healthy enough but man, so much more $$$ than it needed to be. No wonder I fast for 2-3 days at a time! Ha! Food whether dining out or groceries is pricey! It's a great people watching spot. There is a nice bar. Lots of lot parking. I'd return for sure.

We came to the Rabbit Hole on a Friday night for after-dinner drinks. It was quite busy so we opted…read morefor a seat at the bar. Here, we got to see the bartender crafting cocktails which was pretty cool. We ordered two cocktails, both which were delicious and, very pretty. Inside of the restaurant was warm and cozy; I especially like the mosaic flooring.

Special night out with my sis. Enjoyed dinner in Chinatown…read moreand came here for a nightcap. Amazing! No wait. I'd been wanting to come here for awhile. Slinked down the steps to a dark, moody speakeasy type place. Seated in a nice booth. Service was great. Attentive...friendly. Loved the lamps overhead. The bar was very cool. Very much a date spot. Can't comment on the food but the drinks are well crafted and interesting. I would recommend and would come back here in a second. I wish parking was more available but hey.. it's downtown. Parking is expensive and so were those drinks but very worth it! Music was great too. Loud and got louder as the night progressed... but this place calls for it.

Great date night spot. Great service and delicious food. We ordered their Oshi sampler, salmon…read moreoshi, ginger soy glazed pork belly and uni cream pasta. The pork belly was flavourful and tender. The pasta was made perfectly al dente and so deliciously creamy. It actually paired quite well with some of that soy glaze. The star of the show for us though will always be the Arburi Oshi to which JFuse did not disappoint. Bonus points to being located beside our favourite bubbletea shop LOL

We are loyal customers to their sister restaurant, j-unique, our go to sushi place . So we were…read moresuper excited to try Jfuse and it didn't disappoint. Inside is spacious and modern decor. Menu is fusion as the name suggest, we got 6 dishes to share and all were fresh, flavourful and great. We even tried their pancake for desserts and it was great. Our server was knowledgeable and nice. On top of all this, the owner passed by our table seeing my as a hijabi and assured us that all their meat and chicken is halal! Wow that was a huge surprise so we tried their wagyu sliders and they were great! Oh they also serve nice mocktails! A new sushi favourite spot ;) we will be back!

Vintage. Grandma's house. Cutest place! Friendly staff, warm…read more& welcoming. Comfy & cozy. I ordered pierogies Very good, a little crisp to pierogies, bacon jam perfectly made and a nice creamy sauce and the bleu nuit cocktail.

We really enjoyed the food. The small charcuterie board was a great way to wet our appetites. The…read moremicro greens and caramelized peaches elevated the Burrata plate. The flank steak was a very good dish, the chimichuri had a good kick, but did not overwhelm my palette. The deconstructed key lime pie was unique and a reason for me to go back in the near future. A few reviews on Yelp criticized the strip mall location/gas station in the parking lot. Sorry, I did not notice because I was busy enjoying the great food and chatting with my wife!

Great food, service and ambiance Fabulous spot for a quiet…read morecozy dinner Friendly service and the owners are on site and in the kitchen

Lively... not too crowded... expensive drinks... ear-drum rupturing music... eclectic peeps…read more.. Wednesday night... might have to call in sick tomorrow... or give my 2 weeks notice. Bourbon room forever, scatter my ashes in the gutter out front. Pour out some liquor for your homie. Come here if you are looking to get weird.

I came here for the Cirque en Blanc event, and found it to be one of the few clubs in Ottawa I…read morecould stand to be in for more than an hour. I'm not sure how the atmosphere differs on a regular night, but for the Cirque en Blanc event, all the staff were dressed in corsets, bustiers, tutus and other "circus" attire. They have circus performers up on the stage at the front of the bar every so often which was fun, but while we were there the crowd didn't seem to be too into it. My favourite thing was the music the DJ played, though again, not sure how regular this is. There was a ton of throwback jams from the early 2000s which I loved. There was a promo drink being served by Russian Vodka that had cotton candy in it, and was fantastic. There are tow bars on the bottom floor, which has the dance floor and a stage. The upstairs housed a second bar, but as it was a roped off VIP section for the event, I didn't see much else. Negatives? Like most bars, the bathrooms were pretty gross, and they're downstairs in the basement, which is never fun. The flight of stairs could totally become a hazard after a few drinks, so watch out. The place is also pretty small, so I could see it getting crammed pretty fast, and as we went on one of the hottest nights of the summer, it was insanely humid. I'd come back here if some other friends wanted to go, but I'd likely head to The Velvet Room before I'd make the choice to come back on my own.

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