Spin restaurant is located inside of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Ottawa. The wait is really quick when trying to be seated. I ordered the Roasted Mushroom Pasta, which initially is a vegetarian option, however you can add meat. The wait for my food was really quick, no more than 10 minutes. The waiters, waitresses, hostesses, and bartenders are really nice and helpful. The weather here is not the greatest... especially in January - however I'm staying at the hotel and this restaurant is really "clutch" once you get in from a long day at work. I'm here for another 2 weeks and will be definitely coming back. ***They also have bottle wines half off EVERY DAY between the hours of 2pm-4pm... however those of us who work and don't return until 5 or 6ish are SUPER irritated with this time frame... which is also the reason for my 3 stars. read more

SPIN Kitchen & Bar - Roasted Mushroom Pasta - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Had dinner here after a long drive from Toronto since it was at my hotel and therefore super convenient for someone who wants to veg out for the rest of the day. Spin is very hit or miss. I really want to give them four stars but some aspects are just too disappointing. The host that greeted us was very unenthused. I felt like I was an inconvenience, which is a horrible start to my dining experience. He let me choose where I wanted to sit but grabbed us two menus while failing to get kids menus for my two four year old kids that were with us. He left before I could ask for them. Our waitress, on the other hand, was very good. Very pleasant and good with my kids. Now for the food. Started with the lattice chips, which were pretty good. They were thick but it made the crunch that much more satisfying. Dangerous appetizer because I went through half of the large portion before I knew it! I got the portobello chicken, which was delicious! The presentation was fantastic and it tasted as good as it looked. Well-seasoned, creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The aroma was intoxicating with all its mushroomy goodness. My wife got the steak, which wasn't nearly as good. The steak was bland and under-seasoned. The creamy mashed potatoes were really good though. Finally, I got the "warm" apple crisp. While it looked really good and the flavors were all there, it was cold and mushy in the middle. If it were warm I'm sure it would have been good but a cold warm apply crisp is pretty disappointing. In the end, I got fed without leaving my hotel. It's pricy for food that may or may not hit the mark. read more

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We just came here for a quick drink at the bar. Other people were being served steak, chips, veg and it looked/smelled ok! I would not say the atmosphere is fantastic by any means but Bob the bartender was a really nice guy and did a great job chatting and serving. I had a coconut mojito. Too sweet but a shot of soda water helped it. Not worth how much $ it was. Hubby got a blonde beer on tap and enjoyed the cold temperature of it. A decent stop for a night cap after a long day on your way up to your room at the Marriott. Personally though for food/price/atmosphere, walk down Bank St for many other restaurant choices. read more

SPIN Kitchen & Bar - Coconut mojito - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I dined here for a work function, it was my first time, we were about 12 people in total. I was mildly disappointed by the fact that we could only choose from a small "group" menu. The restaurant also reserved the right to charge a 15% gratuity on all group orders, which would have been fine but our service wasn't great. Some of our water glasses were dirty, our orders were mixed up, some items were missing...It could have been better. The food itself was good. I ordered the daily quiche (sun-dried tomato, spinach, chicken, and goat cheese) , it came with a garden salad, and tomato and lentil soup. I probably would not recommend this restaurant, it is so-so. read more

SPIN Kitchen & Bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Came by for breakfast the other day as the restaurant is located on the ground level of the Ottawa Marriott. Service and the ambiance was top notch. Started out with a latte and it was okay. Moved on to the eggs benedict w/ smoked salmon and it was mediocre. The english muffin had too much butter and the eggs were surprisingly bland. The smoked salmon and the hashbrowns were top notch. ~$27/person after tax and tip for breakfast. read more

SPIN Kitchen & Bar - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - $16 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Our waitress Blaire was not knowledgeable at all. Didn't know what goes in the house cobb (really?), or what pasta is used for the carbonara (penne), what kind of cheese bocconcini is (she said round, i kid you not) or what cocktails are sweet (I had her ask the bar). Hope she is new. Her excuse was it had been a long day. Sure. Then I got the steak frites medium rare but received it medium well (blasphemy!) Didn't complain, was too hungry. The fries were great though. My date enjoyed his salad with the exception of a couple unripened avocado bites. I RECOMMEND: The Northern Lights cocktail and their triple threat chocolate cake- DELISH! read more

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The food was awesome but it became really busy and it took us a while to get our bill. The salad was so good and fresh and the tomato chick pea soup was thick and delicious. My bf had the chicken on French bread and he loved it. I would eat there again. read more

SPIN Kitchen & Bar - Tomato chick pea and garden salad - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This Marriott has wonderful breakfast, service is great. I've had dinner here as well, the ribs are my favorite read more

SPIN Kitchen & Bar - Club sandwich with Onion Rings - Canadian (New) Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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So during the week I was in Ottawa I visited this place twice, once for a group dinner and once for a group lunch. Keep in mind I didn't have to pay the bill, but I saw what it cost. Overall it was nicer then expected once finding out we were eating in a hotel... in fact it's quite classy/trendy inside. For dinner the food and service was a solid 4. My steak was delicious and my potatoes good. The salad was nice and the bread quite tasty. Service at dinner was great especially when considering we had 1 guy taking care of 20 of us. However, it was about $60 a person... and not really worth that much. Lunch was disappointing by comparison, between a 2 and a 3. A burger and salad. The salad was nice and the burger pretty average. Not sure what it cost, but probably $15+ which would not be worth it. Service wasn't as good and they didn't keep who ordered what straight. read more

This place is bad even among Marriott hotel bars. My tab at the end of the night was 300 dollars, but don't think the booze clouds my description of the service. They were just incredibly expensive drinks and appetizers. TBH I nearly had to run to the beer store while I was waiting to be asked if I needed another beer. My cousin was in the same boat, and fed up I took her drink to the bar where my waitress was wheeling all over some dude on her iPhone, and said "you have customers how about getting some drinks?" A guy at the bar, and obvious regular said "good for you, that's the only way to get service here" after that it was still slow, but it was a snow storm and we weren't going hunting down a dive bar or replacement so we just had our say with the tip. The food was more in line with what you'd get at a lunch truck or at the Halifax airport, gross. read more

Food was terrible: not hot enough, too salty, too much msg. Not enough variety on menu. Only one pasta choice and vegetarian option combined. I had the squash ravioli, wasn't hot enough and tastes awful. Old and smelly: had to switch seats cause the bench or table i was at smelled like sweat and old kitchen towel. Bad service: very rude servers. Gave me a receipt to sign my name and room number and did not tell me i cannot settle my bill at check out next day at the front desk. Acted like i was going to run away. I asked for the credit card machine and without asking me, they gave me the machine but it declined because their machine only takes master card. Said it didn't work because i am using a visa. Then they should ask me what card i'm using. read more

Large, open, airy room to take some weight off. On paper, it should be great. Went there twice while staying at the hotel. In fact, the service is argumentative, amateurish and the food was very pretty; professionally styled, but lacking taste and finish. Hotel guests were pulling roll around valises over steps to take the short cut to the street. The beer and ales on tap were good, even better. But, as another reviewer wrote, for and $18 hamburger, I was disappointed. The seafood chowder was simply flat. There is a lot of good and inexpensive food in Ottawa. This is not good, but expensive. read more

Spin Kitchen & Bar is gorgeous inside. Unfortunately, the food and the service didn't meet my standards, especially given the pricing. I had a lamb burger and salad which were blahh. I expected more for $18. The service didn't seem professional and it took forever for our waiter to take our order, despite the place being nearly empty. The one highlights was the wine. I enjoyed a glass of Huff Estate Riesling which was very tasty. It's nice that wine is offered by the glass in 3, 6, and 9 oz pours. Bottom line: I would return for drinks at the bar but not for food. read more

I spent a couple of nights at the Ottawa Marriott last week and found myself at Spin for a few different meals. Overall, this is a pretty decent hotel restaurant - but it's definitely a hotel restaurant. Spin has a "build your own salad" gimmick that's actually pretty cool - though the pricing is difficult to discern. You fill out a card with your desired veggies, proteins, dressing, and other add-ons and they build your salad. Pretty great if you are a picky eater or have dietary restrictions! In fact, all the salads at Spin looked pretty tasty. As for the rest of the food? The entrees weren't particularly impressive, and breakfast was just OK. Not a lot of options. But the servers were good, and I was happy enough to keep coming back during my stay. Overall, not bad! read more

Visiting ottawa from Vancouver. This is a review if the resistant not the hotel. I had the worst steaks ever at an "upscale" hotel restaurant. The sauce tasted like demi glace they got out of a $0.99 pack of instant demi glace from Walmart or something. The meat quality was mediocre at best. Not what expected for a $30 steak. The potatoes where under cooked. Bread was tough and cold. Didn't bother to try dessert or anything else on their menu during my 4 night stay. Servers are nice. read more

We ordered through Marriott for a very late dinner. I had the tomato and chickpea soup and my hubby had the French onion soup and Marriott burger. The hotel service is very nice and a nice tray with salt and pepper, ketchup, mustard, cream cheese, and ice water was delivered to our room. We enjoyed the food, a little salty for the French onion soup, and too much oil on top of tomato chickpea soup. But overall we were happy and sati read more

We stayed at the Marriott where this bar was and decided to sit at the bar for a drink. The bartender was very on top of it and tended very well to our requests. We also ordered the spinach and feta pierogis and were both pleasantly surprised. Overall a good experience for a quick drink and snack. read more

Had some snacks for dinner. The wings were ok - the Poutine was quite good. Unfortunately - not too many places within walking distance in the cold weather of Ottawa to walk to. Very good beer selection on tap (kronenburg Blanc is my all time fav). Prices are a little high for what you get. I'd rate it three star except for Bob the bartender. I have been coming here steadily for the last 6 years and he is by far my favorite bartender in the world (literally). read more

Stayed at the hotel and decided to try the restaurant for happy hour. They have a "spin six" menu that features food items and drinks for $6. We tried the shrimp ceviche and the beef slider. Both were really good for the price. I thought happy hour was a good deal and the food was tasty and well presented. The service was ok - could have been more attentive. Nice atmosphere as well. I recommend this place for happy hour if you stay at the hotel or are in the area. read more

We had flatbread pizzas and salads. The pizzas were fabulous! Note: two people can share a pizza. A bit overpriced but we enjoyed the food!

I was quite frustrated with this restaurant. We arrived in Ottawa quite early, we were on the 630 train from Montreal and we were absolutely starving. We eventually found this place, it's tucked in a hotel so don't look for it on the street. We opted out of the buffet because I thought I would only eat what was in one order. I never really opt for the buffet because I find I can never eat enough to get my monies worth. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which I must admit was okay. I felt our server wasn't really paying attention to us and the coffee was extremely overpriced for how bad it was. I think my bill ended up being almost $25 which I think is obscene for breakfast. I don't think I'll be back here. read more

I've been coming here for 25 years for business. The food and prices are as expected for a hotel bar restaurant with a captive clientele. There are many cold evenings in Ottawa when a west coast west coast wimp like myself won't leave the hotel and a cozy seat at the bar is truly appreciated. Bob the bartender is like an old friend and he makes me feel very welcome. read more

I stayed at the Marriot for a convention about 2 weeks ago. I saw on the television in my room that they were offering half off appetizers. I went down stairs and sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly. I believe his name was Bob. I order the sliders. They came out 10 minutes after I orders them. They were hot and very tasty. I got my check and the appetizer rang up as regular price. I didn't worry about it, but Bob and the on duty manager adjusted my bill. That is what you call EXCELLENT customer service. read more

The staff are great. Had butter chicken and it was awesome. The service is excellent. I was served by Hawa and his knowledge of food and beverage was excellent as well. I would highly recommend this place read more

Breakfast buffet really unappealing, not what you would expect from a Marriott buffet. Ordered the Crunch French Toast and it was on thin bread, nothing special. Would suggest you skip this place for breakfast. read more