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    Russell Restaurant

    3.3 (7 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    The food there is great, I always find people having a good time and laughing. Love this place... Its like a second home.

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    The Moonroom - Table setting

    The Moonroom

    4.2(45 reviews)
    31.7 km
    $$$

    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!

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    The Moonroom - Bar

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    The Moonroom - Panzanella-esque Salad (forgot to turn my auto flash off, sorry!)

    Panzanella-esque Salad (forgot to turn my auto flash off, sorry!)

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    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar - Lobster and shrimp toast (half)

    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar

    4.8(8 reviews)
    32.3 km

    Met some local friends at Stolen Goods and wow!…read more I loved every bit of this experience from the super creative drinks to the super cute raccoon theme found throughout! We sat up on the bar so we got a front row seat to all the magic. I was super impressed when the bartenders told us they kind of shoot from the hip for all their drinks in that they don't test it prior! They'll make small adjustments usually for acidity or sweetness but otherwise, you're basically experimenting alongside with them if it's on a recent menu change! My favorite drink of the night was the drink inspired by green curry. First and foremost, I was so confused when it came out clear! But when you took a sniff, you get the fresh scent of basil with some kaffir lime. On first taste, you also pick up some creaminess with the herbaceous notes which really makes it reminiscent of green curry - but it wasn't?! It was confusing, in a good way. My second favorite (of three) was the fruit loops infused drink. It paid homage to childhood Saturday mornings perfectly with the fruit loops whipped topping and the fruity cocktail underneath. It was a fun and lighthearted drink! My third was a drink featuring honeydew. It's such an underrated flavor because it's so hard to find a GOOD honeydew. In similar fashion, this drink also fell a bit short in the floral, sweet honeydew flavor and the cucumber flavor overpowered the drink. Having said that, the cucumber was really refreshing on such a humid day! All in all, loved the concept, loved the experimenting, and really enjoyed the vibes!

    The bar is quite intimate with just 20 seats and lit up by the impressive wall of spirits. The…read morecocktails are unique, thoughtfully created with a complex mix of interesting ingredients that had us wondering what every drink would taste like. We got the King's ransom, Them's the breaks and Petty Theft. King's ransom came in an adorable pig shaped glass and had a fruity yet very smokey flavour. Them's the breaks was also lovely with some familiar fruity strawberry sweetness and a very interesting Merlot pink salt. Last but not least, Petty Theft was our favourite of the night with familiar SE Asian flavours and the nitrogen meringue experience which you pop in your mouth before sipping the drink. This one was $24 since it's a cocktail with a 72 hour process. This is a great spot if you love trying new drinks. The service is friendly, the music is on point and the overall ambience is perfect for a night out. They also take reservations - I recommend the bar seat.

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    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar - Petty Theft

    Petty Theft

    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar - Beef Tartare, delicious!

    Beef Tartare, delicious!

    Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar - Chef and some drinks

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    Bar Ocelli - Arancini.

    Bar Ocelli

    5.0(3 reviews)
    32.4 km

    * Late review. I was here in the mid Nov…read more This place is for cocktail enthusiast. Food menu is limited, yet carefully put together with sophisticated/unique twists. Dark ambience. Dim light let me slowly acknowledge its minimal YET elegantly designed space. Shortly after seated, I was surprised by a complimentary palate cleanser that was served at the table, and this moment I felt that this place would offer me some unique experience! Each cocktail was seriously creative, a careful mix of intriguing flavours. I loved Tomato & Ponzu: I felt "dashi - Japanese soup base" which was impressive. Nice kick from Sapaq Quebranta Pisco. Horseradish and hint of lime completed the flavor. All the cocktails were so well balanced, unique and beautifully presented with deliberate choice of glassware. I enjoyed each sip hitting my taste palate. Eye opening experience guaranteed. Food was as impressive and meticulous as the cocktails. Wood smoked, marinated olives are perfect for all the cocktails. This is a must item to order. Another must have is Arancini. Sooooo delicate, elegantly presented. Crispy outside, creamy risotto with melt-y beef cheek meat inside. Prosciutto on top with abundant light, fluffy shredded hard cheese. Oh also, don't forget to order their chips. It is not just chips. The dipping sauce was addictive. Chips were fried just perfect. Simple and perfect thing for drink focused night. I loved its unconventional, uncompromising, precise and passionate approach to drinks and food, I truly enjoyed everything here. Bartenders are approachable, guiding us in our adventure. When we asked about food, chef came to the table to answer our questions. Service was polished yet friendly throughout. So glad to find another gem in Ottawa!!!

    Recipes are out of this world…read more The staff is very knowledgeable and its a pleasure to talk about the cocktail and the business they run. Of course dim light for more privacy and velvet royal blue seats cough me right out There is a real stuffed peacock just, this place is epic.

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    Bar Ocelli - Complimentary palate cleanser was served at the table.

    Complimentary palate cleanser was served at the table.

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    District Deli - Build your own sandwich 2 meats, 1 cheese, choice of vegetables. $13.99.

    District Deli

    4.8(6 reviews)
    33.3 km

    TL;DR/The Short Version: Deli serving up loaded sandwiches…read morein Hintonburg. A bit pricey, but tasty. The Long Version: District Deli opened up around March 2025 in the space that was Bismallah Pies (was Charlie's Groceteria before that). My husband and I dropped by to pick up a sandwich to share. The sandwiches are all named after nearby streets, which really gives it that neighbourhood feel. All meat sandwiches are $13.99 and vegetarian sandwiches are $12.49. You can also build your own for $13.99 where you can choose 2 meats, one cheese, and whatever vegetables you like. We went with the build your own option. We got roast beef and prosciutto cotto, fresh mozzarella and lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, pickled eggplants, and roasted red peppers, with a bit of honey mustard. The sandwich was really good. The bread was fresh, as were the other ingredients. It was a bit pricey in my opinion, but this is in comparison to other similar sandwich shops with $8-10 sandwiches (like 50 Two Sandwiches or Shorty's Sandwiches), but they are in industrial parts of town, so I get it, rent in Hintonburg is higher. District Deli only has cold sandwiches. No hot sandwiches, at least not at the time of the writing of this review. Service was courteous and efficient. Street parking only. Review #118 (2025)

    We just came back from the Mecca of sandwiches at Old Tyme in Lafayette, LA. I thought there is no…read moreway anyone could possibly come close to the perfection of the Old Tyme Special. Prepare to be amazed............... We had heard about his place for months and how awesome it was so we finally decided to try it out. When we got there at mid-day on a Saturday there was a line up out the door. My wife suggested we go for a walk to let the line thin out a but. We got back and the line had thinned out so we went in. They have a set number of sandwiches and you can also make your own, but we decided to try their set sandwiches. I got the Parkdale and the Holland, my wife got the Bayswater, and we picked up a Scott for my daughter. When we got home, we were nothing short of blown away. The quality of the sandwich was amazing - the bread was light and fluffy, a ton of meat, fresh veggies, great sauces, just incredible quality. More importantly, fantastic value for money. Even more importantly, the staff were wonderful - they chatted with us but kept the line moving - super professional and friendly. The quality of the sandwiches here rivals Old Tyme - no word of a lie. The bread they use is very very close to what we had in Lafayette and the quality of the fillings is outstanding. Don't walk, run to this place. It will change your life for what you think about sandwiches.

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    District Deli - Side of the deli. It's where Bismallah Pies used to be, and it was Charlie's Groceteria before that.

    Side of the deli. It's where Bismallah Pies used to be, and it was Charlie's Groceteria before that.

    District Deli - Build your own sandwich 2 meats, 1 cheese, choice of vegetables. $13.99.

    Build your own sandwich 2 meats, 1 cheese, choice of vegetables. $13.99.

    District Deli - Build your own sandwich 2 meats, 1 cheese, choice of vegetables. $13.99.

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    Build your own sandwich 2 meats, 1 cheese, choice of vegetables. $13.99.

    Russell Restaurant - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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