I had brunch here recently with my husband and father-in-law and for a little diner in a small town…read moreit really exceeded my expectations. The food was excellent and so affordable! The men ordered from the breakfast menu, and I ordered from the lunch menu. I had the Warm Steak Salad ($11.99) and it was delicious. Even tastier than salads at froufrou restaurants for twice the price! It was a generous piece of steak, on top of a bed of spinach, with sauteed mushrooms, red onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes, and goat cheese. I asked for the balsamic vinaigrette on the side, and it arrived as requested. Vegetables were fresh. The potatoes tasted to me like they were deep fried (in other words, delicious, lol). They were so crispy on the outside. I hope they really were roasted as I'm trying to cut down on deep fried foods, haha. The mushrooms were flavourful and added a nice chewy texture to the salad. My only minor complaint is that the steak was not as lean as I would have liked. It wasn't overly fatty, but had a few gristly bits. However, overall I really enjoyed my salad. My husband and father-in-law both really enjoyed their meals. (Hungry Man Breakfast ($9.29) and Eggs Benedict ($9.59)). My father-in-law said the home fries were the best he's ever had. Coming from someone in his 80s who's eaten his fair share of home fries, I'd say this is a huge compliment. I was super impressed that the fruit salad that came with the Eggs Benedict had a variety of fruits and yummy ones like strawberries, kiwi, pears, and even blackberries. Not just the usual yuckies like cantaloupe and honeydew (although there were a few pieces of those too), lol. The place was packed when we arrived but cleared out as the afternoon went on. Service was efficient and attentive. My husband had coffee and they were constantly refilling it. This restaurant is in a converted little house in the town of Richmond. They have a private parking lot, but it was full when we went and we had to park in the street. This place reminds me of The Four Seasons Cookhouse in Ottawa. They serve simple comfort food. Nothing fancy or exotic, but done very well. They have healthier options and enough variety to probably please everyone. And at very affordable prices. Great food, excellent value, good service, and cute environment. I love it!

Great food and great value for your money. We always have fantastic and friendly service.read more

We had come here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch, as we were heading to Ottawa, and wanted to…read morecheck-out Perth on the way. When we walked into this restaurant, we were surprised to see how nicely decorated it was. The decor was chic, as well as being inviting and warm. The restaurant itself was more on the small side however, it was a good fit for the number of customers at the time. Since it was a nice day outside, we decided to eat on the patio. The patio faced the street, and was nicely enclosed with flower pots decorating the edges. Once we had settled down and chose our items, we waited about 15-20 minutes, which we found to be a bit too long. As we were about to ask the waitress where our meals were, we were brought our items. I had settled on the chicken focaccia sandwich with sweet potato fries; the chicken in my sandwich was dry, with only a small amount of garlic spread inside of the bun. I did enjoy the sweet potato fries though, as did my daughter, whom took nibbles of the fries from my plate. My daughter had gotten the pasta with red sauce, which looked like chunks of tomatoes mashed up, and spread on the top of the dish. The taste was also inadequate, as my daughter hardly ate it. My mother settled on the fish tacos, which were heavily battered. My son chose the hamburger, which he enjoyed, especially with the fries on the side. We weren't too keen on the food, as many of the food items were subpar, and the prices were high. Luckily, the children ate free, as the restaurant had a deal that all children ate free on Sunday. We found that to be a plus however, the price was still high despite the removal of two children's meals. Overall, this restaurant had a nice ambiance however, the food wasn't worth the price, and we didn't find the service to be accommodating. Despite asking about recommendations for the area, the waitress told us that she wasn't aware of what was available, and to just walk up and down the main road. We were hoping for more of a recommendation however, we didn't receive it. We definitely wouldn't return to this restaurant in the future if we were in the area again .

Such a quaint local restaurant. Clean and well managed. We will come again…read more Soup of the day, which was Pasta Tomato Soup - 5 Stars and it is Vegetarian Came with super yummy garlic bread Thai Buddha Bowl - 5 Stars Beyond Burger - 5 Stars Service - 5 Stars

I am writing this review based on a Mother's Day brunch I attended with my family. I intend to…read moreinclude the email that I sent to Brookstreet's General Manager and Perspectives restaurant. To date, I haven't received a response, which is why I'm posting here. I am writing in the hope that this feedback reaches senior leadership, as I want to share our experience at your Mother's Day brunch today. Our family of five attended brunch at a cost of $84.40 per person, for a total of $422. At that price point, and especially given that payment, including gratuity, was required in advance, we expected the experience to feel special, well-executed, and thoughtfully managed. The brunch was advertised as taking place in one of Brookstreet's "elegant ballrooms," which further reinforced the expectation of a polished and elevated experience. Unfortunately, what we walked into felt more like an overcrowded conference room with tables placed extremely close together. There was nothing elegant or remarkable about the setting, and it immediately felt oversold and underwhelming. Our disappointment continued as we waited approximately 20 minutes without being acknowledged by any of the wait staff. I eventually had to find someone and ask whether a server could come over to provide coffee for our table. For a prepaid brunch with gratuity already included, this was frustrating and set the tone for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, the food was equally disappointing. The roast beef and pork loin were dry and overcooked, the pasta was mushy, and the vegetables were grey and sitting in water. The advertised "fresh breads and accompaniments" did not appear to be available, and the "action station" for waffles and pancakes was actually just chafing dishes. The waffles were soggy, while the pancakes were dry and hard around the edges. Most concerning was the bacon. I was genuinely shocked to lift the lid of one chafing dish and find bacon that appeared to be raw. In another dish, the bacon was sitting in roughly an inch of grease, with pieces that were burnt in some areas and undercooked in others. This was not just disappointing, it felt unacceptable and quite possibly a good safety issue. It goes without saying that we were profoundly disappointed with our experience today. Mother's Day brunch should feel like a special occasion - that is what I thought we were purchasing based on the advertising and menu. Instead, we left feeling that the experience was careless, overpriced, and nowhere near the standard we expected for the price point. For $422, I would have expected significantly better food quality and preparation, more attentive service, and a much higher level of care overall. I hope my email is able to convey the disappointment and embarrassment I feel at having taken my mother, husband and adult children for this brunch; I would appreciate a response outlining how Brookstreet intends to address this.

Nice dinner experience at Perspectives Restaurant, the overall atmosphere was very delightful, very…read moreclassy, the service was amazing & food was delicious. A welcome basket of fresh bread & butter were served, both the bread & butter were super yum! I started with chowder which contains: Coconut green curry broth, mussels, bay scallops, Argentinian shrimp, bacon crumble, Confit fingerling potato, micro cilantro So fresh & absolutely scrumptious, it definitely stood out. Beef tenderloin, it comes with Yukon puree, blistered cherry tomatoes, sauteed kale, cippolini onions, Spanish chorizo butter I like my steak meduim rare, it was cooked perfectly & it was seasoned so well. Price wise, is on the higher range. I would definitely return to try out more things.

We had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Moxies. Laura was our amazing server on 7/26/26 who was…read morethe epitome of attentiveness - she answered all our questions regarding food and drinks, frequently checked on any needs at our table, and was quite generous with a sweet gesture to celebrate our anniversary meal. We would definitely return to celebrate special occasions again at Moxies Hunt Club, as the food was delicious, drinks superb, and atmosphere sophisticated. Thank you Laura!

Its been more than a decade that I've been to this Moxies and they have done some improvements to…read morethe interior. It's brighter and has a lighter feeling than other locations. More creams and lighter oaks used in the dinning room. It was a pleasant and nice change. The fam and I came here for a family get together and it was fine. I do frequent Moxies in other parts of the city frequently so the menu can get a tad tiring as its stayed pretty consistant over the last couple of years with some minor changes. I decided to try the beet salad which was new to the menu. It was large and it was topped with SO SO SOOOOOo many crispy beets, that they were all stained and stuck to my teeth and lips when I went to the restroom. I had no idea. It is not a "date friendly" salad. I also ordered the espresso martini which was $5.00. It was very potent and tasty, but it didn't come with 3 espresso beans on top which is supposed to be for luck. The hubby had the mahi mahi and I tried the mashed potatoes and they were delish. Service was to the point and not overbearing.

We went to Jack Astor's while staying in Ottawa a couple of weeks ago…read more We had just finished shopping and wanted to go somewhere familiar to us We decided to got Jack's as their Hunt Club location given we were in the area Inside it is your typical Jack's bar with funny pictures, chalkwork and videos on TV with a casual atmosphere Service was prompt and quick there which I was impressed with I had my normal chicken tenders and fries which I enjoyed I had some of my hubby's Dandan noodles It was really good and not as spicy though it said so on the menu Would definitely recommend this spot and location in Ottawa

I haven't been at this location in 8+ years they redid it and it looks very nice. The decor is nice…read moreand atmosphere is cool, the mural outside is peeling though and needs to be redone. Our server was Reese and she was polite. I ordered the beefless burger which was absolutely disgusting. I took 2 bites and very much wanted to spit it out but I have manners. My friends had the chicken club and chicken tenders which looked and tasted good apparently though. Our server was not that attentive because she did not realize I had not touched my food, nor did she ask for a box to go. She simply took away our food and waited 10 minutes before seeing if we wanted the bill after we said no dessert. Jack Astor's although has 1 menu item is not vegan friendly because they serve a burger that tastes like body odor. I will not be back

Algonquin College has a restaurant where the culinary students get to show off their newly learned…read moreskills and their talent. My hubby and I like to go here for date nights every now and then because you can get a 3 course meal for $25-$40 depending on what you order. The last time we went the students were doing a buffet-style dinner because it was during exam time leading up to the holidays. The buffet cost $40 per person and there was plenty of food options to choose from. Whenever we have eaten here, our food is always fresh and tasty. The presentation is usually very nice, too! We love how dining here is a great deal while also supporting the students who are pursuing their passions. The restaurant itself is accessible and large enough while still maintaining a coziness to it. The waiters and waitresses are hospitality students and they have always been professional and friendly. Restaurant International is a gem that isn't talked about often enough in my opinion!

I've been wanting to try Restaurant International for some time and finally got around to it as a…read moredouble date with my husband and another couple. Good thing we are all friends and like one another's company because the 4 course dinner took over 3 hours. The food was good, service was nice but could use some polish, and there were a few glitches throughout the evening. I realize that this is a learning facility and it's students who are in the hospitality program working here as part of their studies, so I am much more forgiving than if I was at a "real restaurant" and paying "real restaurant prices." Prices are great. You get a 4 course meal for $22-$29. The price depends on what main you choose. The menu changes regularly. My meal was $27, and I started with crab cakes, followed by a salad, then trout as my main, and a flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was delicious, except the chocolate cake which was too dense and heavy. The restaurant is by reservations only. Doors open at 5:30pm, which was our reservation time. We, along with other patrons arrived before 5:30pm and were waiting in the lobby. When the doors opened, we let others go in ahead of us so we were the last of the group to enter, and so the last of the group to be seated. After we were seated we were told that they didn't have enough menus to go around so we had to wait for the other customers to be done with their menus. Since it's by reservations only, they obviously knew how many customers they were getting, so I'm not sure why they didn't print enough menus. Maybe it's a "let's save trees" thing. Fine. Then give 1 menu per 2 people from the get-go. I don't think it's fair that we had to wait 20-30 minutes for the menus. Then there was the issue with our friend's drink. She ordered a martini with olives. The server brought out everyone else's drink and told my friend that the bar didn't have any olives, but he would ask the kitchen if they had olives. After a long while, he returned to say the kitchen didn't have olives, so they couldn't make her drink. So she ordered a beer. After another long while the server returned to tell her they had run out of that beer. He apologized and said that she could choose another drink and it would be on the house. She requested to see the drinks menu again, which took another while, and she finally ordered another beer, which they had. We saw a server (not our server) bring our crab cakes to another table, and that table still had their menus and said "oh, but we haven't even ordered yet." Our server saw her and redirected her to our table. I had ordered my salad with the dressing on the side. I was served pre-dressed salad. So I said, "but I ordered my dressing on the side." Our server apologized and brought the salad back to the kitchen. My husband and one of our friends had soup, so I told everyone at the table to go ahead because I didn't want their soups to get cold waiting for me. They were pretty much finished by the time I got my salad with the dressing on the side. The rest of the meal went smoothly, but it was really drawn out and took a long time. Our server was good at refilling our waters without us having to ask, and he did ask us how the food was when he cleared our plates. I feel that he could have explained the menu more, or at least ask if anyone had any questions. One of our friends who doesn't like chocolate cake, ordered the only other option and she said to the server "I'll have this (and pointed at the Tarte Tatin on the menu), whatever that is." The server said "Tarte Tatin" and then wrote down her order. I feel that was a good opportunity for him to explain what the Tarte Tatin was and to promote it, but he didn't do that. I feel that given their motto "Our teaching restaurant...Your fine dining experience" service is supposed to be more along the lines of a fine dining restaurant and not a greasy diner or pub. So I did expect a bit more refinement in service. I don't know where these students are in their studies, and maybe experiences differ whether you dine earlier or later in the semester. Our server seemed sincere and seemed like he was trying, so he gets points for that. The quality of the food overall was very good. It's a really good deal for the price. Due to the time it took to have our dinner, I won't be in a hurry to return. I might try again later in the semester to see if there is a difference. My recommendation if you eat here is make sure you're with people you like being with and you have lots to talk about, otherwise you will find yourselves staring at each other in silence for a long time. Although, there were people who were seated after us, who got their food before us, and left before us, so I don't know. I guess your mileage may vary. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant with free parking for restaurant customers only.

I've been here twice now in 2 years. Ambiance... Very nice…read more Clean and pleasing to the eye. Romantic and upscale. Lots of parking. Food... Good. Creative. Tasty. Short menu. Nice wine list. Service. Needs revamping. Really bad. We would have spent more and stayed longer had we been waited on by someone else. I won't even go into details but worst we had seen in decades. Will think twice about returning as it's not cheap but.... Would recommend to others for a nice meal in the far west if you want to take your chances.

A fantastic culinary experience. We were a table of 4 and participated in the Chef tasting…read moreexperience. Amazing. Great portion sizes - everyone had plenty. The wine pairing with dinner was also fabulous. We will be back when we are in town again. The ambiance was perfect for great discussion. Nice to see so many people still dressing up to go out for dinner. We live in Las Vegas and that is key to a nice night out. Dress up!!

Really friendly staff in a high quality dining atmosphere. Extensive menu options. Food was…read morewonderful. Particularly the Sirloin.

They don't accommodate children with sensory issues. I, 14 year old autistic female was told I…read morecan't be served chicken fingers because of a policy. They refused to tell me said policy, and my family cancelled their reservation due to this. Next time, maybe accommodate those with autism.