This was my second time at this restaurant and both times I enjoyed my food. The owners and the…read morestaff are very warm, kind and welcoming. The first visit the restaurant was crowded and busy with two large parties (both very lively and friendly). This visit was quiet with about four tables occupied with sit down guests. There seemed to be a lot of pick up orders as quite a few people came in for food and left. The restaurant is very clean with lots of light coming in from the window and doors. It's a casual setting but you could dress up and still feel comfortable. I will definitely go back to this restaurant on my future visits to Ottawa.

Great food, we tried the salad was awesome, potatoe wedges was great, sautéed shrimps are a must,…read morefried shrimp, calamari and the grilled sea bass with vegetables All were good but what was awesome was the service! Our server was amazing and she was very accommodating in every way! We were celebrating a birthday and she surprised us with a song in the background! The place in spacious and clean their tea was a great ending for a heavy dinner

Updating my review after all these years because Pelican has officially become one of our favourite…read morerestaurants in Ottawa! Funny enough, my original review was from when we randomly discovered their seafood market while going to Farm Boy next door. Since then, we've dined here countless times and even spent our first anniversary here. It became our tradition and we've been coming back to celebrate our anniversary every year since. Their Chi Chi Seafood Tower is hands down our favourite and basically a must-order every time. Everything is always so fresh and it's perfect if you're a seafood lover. We tried the snow crab linguini for the first time on our most recent visit and it was sooo buttery and delicious. Their lobster poutine is another favourite we've had before and is honestly to die for! Over the years we've tried quite a few things here and the quality has always kept us coming back. I also love that there's still a seafood market attached, so you can pick up fresh seafood to bring home as well. From randomly walking into the market years ago to now celebrating our anniversary here every year, Pelican has definitely become a special spot for us. If you're a seafood lover in Ottawa, this is THE spot I always recommend.

Arrived without a reservation just after lunch. Place had 7 empty and clean tables but we still had…read moreto wait I guess incase all of a sudden 7 parties arrived at once? Two couples arrived while we were waiting for a table and left after being told it would be about half hour wait. After finally being seated the number of empty tables remained the same for the hour we were there. Anyway the food was meh, I had the fish and chips and a small crab cake (not cakes) appetizer. Fish was ok but fries were burnt potato scraps. Crab cakes borderline burnt also. Not going back. Waiter was nice.

My friend made me discover this spot. We have made a reservation for 530pm. When we got there we…read moredecided to eat at the small patio outside. We ordered the mussels as appetizer. While we were waiting for the appetizer we were served bread as well as some black olives. The mussels sauce tasted amazing. My friend says she will be coming back just for that. I chose the chicken for main, they do not offer a piece of chicken they offer two piece or a whole chicken. I could not believe the amount of food for the price. My chicken was really juicy. It was served with salad as well as a side of fries or rice. I picked the option of fries. The salad was ordinary I only had half a cherry tomato, A few pieces of grated carrots as well as a few pieces of onions. The fries were nice and crispy just like I love them. We had a pitcher of water left on the table. That way we could serve ourselves. We both made the mistake of asking for water before we realized it. Free parking with lots of space. They are located in front of movati. I was disappointed that they did not have a cocktail menu. I wish they could make me Discovered some Portugal drinks.

The food and service were good! Ambiance was nice for a date night too. However, we got seated at a…read morehigh top with bar chairs which I wasn't a huge fan of. The seating is somewhat limited. Portions were a bit small.

This place just does not disappoint! Am I partial to Rayan because it was the first restaurant I…read morevisited when I first came to Ottawa? You tell me..... So I have been here about 5 times now, each time bringing new friends and family because I just really love this place. A few things to keep in mind: 1. The food is all served family style so don't think about the 'what do I want?' But rather, get a bunch of things everyone will like. 2. They charge by the weights for the seafood so budget accordingly. 3. If you are choosing fillets, as them to cut them up into pieces and then cook them - it will make it easier to share. Now I will go on to list some of the things that I think are fantastic that aren't the seafood; 1. The potatoes are wedges and have this delicious coating that has a crispy crunch to it. Don't miss them. 2. The salad is really nice - they have some kind of herb that they sprinkle on top that makes it so good. 3. Don't miss the rice - you will thank me. They serve their fish grilled, deep fried or fried in garlic butter, I usually do fried but I don't think there is a wrong answer here. Lastly, always make sure you get the fried calamari and shrimp.... you will thank me.

BBQ Jumbo Shrimp nicely done. Served on a plate. The…read moresilverware is old and some plates are chipped.

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!

Very upscale pub food - bone marrow, lots of seafood towers, but not pretentious at all. We had…read moretwo kids in tow and they loved both the food and atmosphere. Plenty of options for anyone to find a meal. Friendly and fast service as well.

First must congratulate the new tenants Seau de Crabe as the last occupant you could cut the grease…read morewith a knife on entry. We were not sure if you just take a seat or order at the counter. Certainly not a date night kind of restaurant. Couple of things found interesting they serve single serving ketchup, vinegar (only white no malt) salt and pepper. They have a great table cover for each table and offer wood utensils or if you ask you could get silverware . I really wanted to try one of their boils but thought it might be too much so ordered fish & chips. The fish that was cooked properly was delicious with a very light tasty batter. It had four pieces of fish which two were cooked and the other two were not cooked properly. Underneath the fish were fries and lots of them. Would try again but would get to go and ask for well done.

it took a long time the waiter never came to check the table and they don't give enough sauce to…read moreactually dip everything in it- vary disappointing

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.

The food was really tasty. I do give that a 5 star. The people were dressed casually and to be…read morefair, you cannot dress with anything you don't want to get stained since the food is literally placed on the actual table and some things like the corn on the cob, squirts out!That was quite interesting and different but we had our own bowl of rice dumped in front of us. They give us bibs and rubber gloves and you definitely need them! The waitress forgot our water and she wasn't very personable..... at all. She was likely stressed out since it was extremely busy. It's OVERLY crowded there with extremely narrow places to walk between tables and seats so you really need to keep that in mind especially if you're in a wheelchair and if you are, you're definitely not getting past any table to get to your seat. Also, they had no air conditioning so all 3 of us were sweating terribly so I'd call in to be sure there is working A/C.

I was craving seafood boil, so I ordered in through Uber Eats! I ordered the following:…read more Calamari CA$14.99 Shrimp CA$21.99 Cajun, Mild, with 2 sides Crawfish CA$28.00 Cajun, Mild with 2 sides Seafood Fried Rice CA$18.99 Mix and Match CA$22.99 Protein Shrimp & Clams Captain's Boil with 2 sides Mix and Match CA$22.99 Protein Shrimp & Mussels Cajun with 2 sides Cajun Fries CA$8.99 Shrimp Basket CA$17.99 Seafood Fried Rice CA$18.99 Subtotal $156.93 Service fee $0.49 Tax $20.98 Tip $20.00 Total: $202.40 Let me start with the calamari, it was nicely fried, tender and not chewy. The shrimp was nice and flavorful but the Cajun was too dense, maybe next time I'll choose another style. The Crawfish was a big disappointment unfortunately I had a few and threw the rest! It tasted funny! Shrimp & clams were my favorite, the Captain's Boil sauce was really good. Shrimp and muscles were also cooked perfectly but again the Cajun was too dense and spicy although I asked for mild. Cajun Fries were OK, a bit soggy and not crunchy. Shrimp Basket was not all that! I won't order it again for sure. It was so greasy for my liking. Seafood Fried Rice was OK, nothing special. Will I order in from there again? Probably not but I will go in person and give it another shot and try new things from their menu.

A favorite for me and my husband! Never disappoints! We've eaten here so many times but recently…read morejust wanted to brag and check out their Yelp. If you're in the area looking for a nice meal this is the place to go. My most recent trip I had the lobster bisque and let me tell you I could've had two bowls and nothing else and left happy and full. The seasoning - *chef kiss*. I got the prime rib and man, did it melt in my mouth. My husband got a surf n turf basically and his was good. The white sauce they served with the steak was so good. I wonder what it was. Might have to call and compliment

Only customers in the restaurant (5:45pm), waitress was not friendly at all, brought food, checked…read morein once. When done with dinner, she comes over and when asked for dessert she wants to know if we want it to go. No we don't, nothing like being rushed out of there. Had to devein my own shrimp(scampi), asked for butter, never got it , just overall bad service. $152 dinner bill and my husband still left her $30 tip. Last time we go there. Happy birthday to me

I checked the websites and reviews of many restaurants in Ottawa to find an interesting place for…read moredinner my first night here. Apothecary Lounge seemed to have many things I knew I'd enjoy, such as the menu items and the atmosphere. It surpassed expectations. Upon entry, going down the stairs, I noticed an enjoyable aroma, but it took me a minute to realize what it was - cocktail smoke from the wood chips used to smoke many cocktails. That eventually included my first drink, the Mortician. Later in the evening, I took advantage of the Dealer's Choice menu option, to have the bartenders craft a drink to my whim. I requested a variation on an Old Fashioned using Canadian Rye and something other than simple syrup as the sweetener. My drink was interesting and complex, including Amaro Nonino (a favorite of mine) and yellow chartreuse. Well done! We ordered both small plates and entrees while there. Everything came out really quickly, everything was fresh and full of flavor. Of everything I ordered, my favorite was the Bang Bang Shrimp. Unfortunately, the wonderful lounge mood-lighting made it difficult for me to take good photos using my older phone. But the highlight of the evening was the service. We could tell we were going to be in for an enjoyable time the minute he greeted us, wearing a tiara, and joking about how he got it and why he wore it. He was friendly and chatty, while being very knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive, checking on us every few minutes with more banter. he had an infectious laugh that he brought to every table, and it was clear he was enjoying what he was doing. I've had probably thousands of meals out over the years, and most service blends together. This waiter, this service, will be memorable, which helped make the entire experience memorable.

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!