We recently had the pleasure of dining at 107 4th Avenue Wine Bar & Café, and it was wonderful. Our…read moremeal was outstanding -  you must try the steak frites that was cooked to perfection. Their wine selection is extensive and more importantly they have Bogle chardonnay on hand.   What truly elevated our visit was the exceptional service provided by Julia and Melanie. Their friendly demeanor made us feel at home, turning a great meal into a special occasion.   The atmosphere of the bar/bistro is cozy and inviting adding to the overall charm of the place. Delicious food and stellar service - what more can you ask for.

Awesome little spot for lunch with a diverse list of wines sold by the glass or bottle. We stopped…read morein here and it was very quaint and quiet mid afternoon. Intimate, the server was very attentive.

One of the best breakfasts we have had in years! OMG the omelette was amazing. The crispy French…read moretoast, a little sweet for me, but I knew it would be. Beautiful fruit cup. Service was fantastic, kept my coffee cup full ! 10/10 recommend

This is probably the best restaurant in walking distance to the village. The highlight is the high…read morequality ingredients and a beautiful view of the lake. While everything was very good, the surprise standout was the Caesars salad, which had chunks of hot. And thick bacon pieces. Definitely worth ordering

"Soif: A Wine Bar That Forgets About Dinner" I understand…read morethat Soif is primarily a wine bar, but if food is on the menu, the portions should at least resemble a proper meal. Last night, I ordered the fish with vegetables. What arrived was honestly insulting: two tiny, sad slivers of fish perched on a bit of kale -- for $22. I'm not exaggerating when I say it couldn't have been more than 10 grams of fish. Imagine going out for dinner and your "main course" looks more like a garnish. My friend didn't fare any better. She ordered the crab guédille, which turned out to be served on what was essentially a hot dog bun. For the price and the setting, that choice felt lazy and downright ridiculous. Soif may be a place to enjoy wine, but the food should not feel like an afterthought or a joke at the customer's expense. Unless you plan to eat beforehand and only sip here, I cannot recommend Soif for dinner.

Was looking for a wine bar and wanted something different. What sets this spot apart from other…read morewine bars is that they specialize in organic wines. The selection is huge so getting recommendations is very important. I decided to go with a good wine pairing so I could try many different wines. I was not disappointed with the selections. The staff knew so much about every bottle and had a story to go along with it. Service was impressive. The food was good. The highlights were the charcuterie board, pork belly and Brussel sprouts. Ambience was casual and low key. It was a good experience especially having the opportunity to learn and try so much.

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

TL;DR/The Short Version: Delicious food at popular…read morerestaurant in the Byward Market. The beef cheek was melt-in-your-mouth. The Long Version: I was at Play Food and Wine Bar for a professional event that was sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. We were a group of about 30-40 people and had a section of the restaurant to ourselves. We had a set menu with a choice of mains (beef or vegetarian). We started off with a few hors d'oeuvres served on spoons. Servers were going around with them and I got to try two different types. One was a shrimp on a dollop of wasabi cream and the other was a gnocchi. Both were tasty and prepared us for the delicious meal to come. We all had the mixed salad, which was a spring mix with grapes, candied pecans, and whipped goat cheese, in a cucumber and mint vinaigrette. I loved the different textures and even though the salad came pre-dressed (I always prefer dressing on the side), the dressing wasn't heavy, so I didn't find it too overdressed for my tastes. For my main, I chose the beef cheek (the vegetarian option was gnocchi). The beef cheek was so tender and literally fall-apart. I didn't even need a knife. It was so flavourful too. It came with mushrooms and mashed potatoes. There was an olive and sun-dried tomato sauce on the beef that I found a too potent and overwhelming in flavour, but overall I still enjoyed the main. For dessert we had the chocolate tart. It had salted caramel on it and under the layer of chocolate was a layer of white chocolate fudge. It was very rich and decadent...overly so. I finished it nonetheless, lol. Service was excellent. We had several servers assigned to our group and they were attentive. They kept our water glasses and wine glasses full. Although I enjoyed the Pinot Grigio, I was driving, so had to limit myself to a glass and a half. Play Food and Wine Bar is owned by Stephen Beckta, who is a bit of a local celebrity, lol. His first restaurant is Beckta, which I have been to and while it's more upscale than Play, I actually enjoyed the food at Play more. His other restaurant is Gezellig, which is in my neighborhood (Westboro) and I've been to it a couple of times, and I definitely like Play better. I'm glad I was introduced to Play. The room we were in was lovely. It was long and narrow and had a bar. As with all restaurants in the Byward Market, parking is paid parkade parking or paid street parking only. Review #139 (2025)

Our server was awesome. In fact the staff here were so friendly and fun. She didn't rush us and…read moremade sure everything was to our liking. We had such a great experience here.

Underwhelming. Service was nice but I've had better. Spaghetti & meatballs were okay, the pasta a…read more little too al-dente and meatballs were good but a little too dry. Their pannacotta was delicious though.

Classy Italian restaurant with some chic vibes. Low lights and hip music is the feel of this place…read more Service was very good with the waitress coming often to refill water and following up on the food. Focaccia with Buratta, pistachio and arugula pesto - Large portions and delicious bread. Fluffy inside and crispy outside. Buratta, pistachio and pesto was good, but a bit too steep on the wallet. Calamari - light batter with fresh calamari. Some bites were crispy and some were soggy. Overall the calamari was well seasoned. Some lemon pasta with broccolini and cheese - An item that I can no longer find on the menu. Even more intriguing now that I cannot find on the menu. Interesting dish that was light and well balanced. It was interesting to try, but not sure I would go for this again.

What. Lovely gem, we drove from the mountain back into town for this. The food was delicious and…read morehad several unique plates. Loved the drinks and wine. Fantastic service. The inside was decorated cozy and inviting, don't let the strip mall fool you. It's worth the stop.

Stopped here on my last night skiing at Tremblant, and it was very worthwhile! Food was delicious,…read moreand the service was excellent. I sat at the bar, and the female bartender was very friendly and helpful. I started with a half dozen oysters, followed by a medium rare fllet mignon, which was prepared perfectly. Very tender and flavorful. For dessert, I had the crème brûlée, accompanied by a Hibiki whisky on ice. The entire dinner was superb, and the atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming. Highly recommended.

There were seven of us and we had a variety of appetizers and the steak. One person had the fish…read more The rest of us shared the appetizers, steak and four bottles of wine. Fortunately we all walked here. This was a memorable night. Great food and outstanding service. The restaurant is unique and very comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Arlo. I ordered the duck frites, which were tasty…read moreand cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the chicken, schnitzel and escargot. This was also delicious and had such an interesting combination of flavors - I was very pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is very quaint and cozy. Our server was also friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended.

Le gars était agressif, ils ont aucun respect pour leur clients. Ne perdez jamais votre temps ni…read moreargent. Plus jamais avec du monde qui font de l'abus de pouvoir!

Nice lounge space. A bit too bright but a set up. Depending on the promotor/night, the place fills…read moreup but never before midnight. But there was a good half hour last night when the music STOPPED WORKING. Club almost full, people just getting into the vibe, and suddenly... no vibes. Just people staring at each other waiting for la zique to work again. Yikes. AWkward. Also the bar sends waiters around with shots of different stuff. I asked three times how much and they said FREE. Later, they insisted they said THREE. Who says THREE to combien? Three dollars sure, but Three? Kind of a con... we all know how fun it is to exploit the drunk and orderly right? Whatever.