This is going to sound ridiculous but I'm going to recommend that you go to this place and order…read morecarrots. The guys in the open kitchen are, at the moment, performing some legitimate sorcery with a plate of grilled salt-roasted carrots laid on a bed of harissa yogurt, zucchini pesto and pistachio. I cannot even describe the flavour of this dish except in superlatives. It was one of the best things I have tasted in years; a stop-me-in-my-tracks, silence -inducing burst of sweet-laced, wood-smoke tinged umami. This is the kind of dish I know I will forever try to recreate but will never come close to. Other stuff on the menu is great too. But while they have them, get the f-ing carrots.

My partner wanted to try this place out for a while. I would recommend a reservation because we…read morewould always come and it was full. We got lucky today they had a table for 2 left in the corner. I took steak and eggs. It comes with a crispy egg but over easy...(very delicious) but I don't know how we call it. On top of the eggs you will find; onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and fried onion. Under all the goodness was sliced steak. ($28) the portion are good. Salade was made out of pomegranate, cucumber and radish. Not the highlight of my plate but good combination. My partner got the BLT he loved it. Because of the wait for our plated they gave us a complimentary dessert. Partner said it was delicious.

Ambiance: very cool; very hip, BUT not too cool! A very welcoming place to the wide range of folks…read morewho came in. We had the Chorizo Sausage Pizza and the Fish and Chips. Both were excellent. Service was attentive and kind. This to me was a bit of a hidden gem. We plan to come back, next time in Ottawa!

Lovely spot for a quick lunch, delicious food and absolutely hit the spot. Upgraded the fries to…read moretruffle fries and so worth it! Very balanced burger and would go again if I'm in the area.

This is my first time visiting this place. The place is nice & cozy! The service is fast, we were…read moreseated in less than a minute. The outdoor patio was closed but the seating indoors has a nice vibe too & it's wide open so you can see the outside view. We ordered delicious appetizers, chicken wings & fried shrimp & calamari platter, also fried lemon which was very interesting! I actually loved it. Calamari was cooked to perfection, it was melt in the mouth. We ordered 2 main dishes, Steak & fries which was a bit disappointing, we asked for meduim rare & it came well done. We also had steak fajita wrap (Sirloin steak strips, sour cream, salsa, bell peppers, red onion, cheddar cheese), I loved the flavors, but the steak was chewy. We finished our meal with an AMAZING dessert! Maple walnuts cheesecake! OMG so good! I would definitely go back for appetizers & dessert. Paid $102 plus tip. Lots of parking spaces available in front of the restaurant

A few minutes drive from the heart of Manotick, The Swan on the Rideau is a cool British pub that…read moreserves up traditional pub fare alongside other meals. It's right on the water, so there's a patio in the warmer weather. My family went for a Sunday night dinner to specifically try their Beer Battered Fish and Chips ($22 for a 7oz piece including coleslaw and tartar sauce). It was cold and slightly rainy out so we ate inside. The waitress was very nice and brought a high chair for our little one as well as water. Overall, we were all content with the quality and portion of the Fish and Chips here. In fact, it was some of the best fish and chips I've tried in the Ottawa area. The batter was light and crispy and not overly greasy. The flavours of both the fish and the batter were excellent and well balanced. The portion size was also a good match for the price. The fries were good, too. My wife ordered their Swiss Mushroom Burger since she isn't a big fan of Fish and Chips. Her burger was good and came with a side of Caesar salad at her request instead of fries. The meals were quite filling so we didn't have any dessert. There is plenty of free parking on site. We appreciated the humour of including pictures of the Royal Family on the bathroom doors to differentiate the women's washroom from the men's - that was a fun touch. The vibe is cozy inside the pub and it was fairly busy for a Sunday evening. I can imagine that the pub would be even busier in the warmer weather once the patio opens.

Absolutely wonderful experience at this place! My wife and…read moreI were in the neighborhood for an appointment, and it was lunch time, so we decided to stop in. A glance at the menu drew me to the smoked meat spring roll, but upon hearing the daily special of the salmon wrap and butternut squash soup was what I chose. My wife's fish tacos were equally very very tasty and the salad dressing was possibly the best we've ever had in the 31 years that we've been eating out. Highly recommended, and we intend to return to visit again! Ambiance is typically of this style of pub - comfy and cozy. Service from our friendly host was excellent.

My companion ordered the club wrap. It consisted of a pita containing two strips of bacon, two…read moreslices of deli chicken, a Romaine leaf, and two thin slices of tomato, with mayo. I ordered the Reuben. It consisted of two slices of light rye, plus three or four slices of smoked meat topped with a melted slice of processed Swiss cheese. I had a domestic draft beer on tap. My friend had water. Total bill with tip: $79 Service and atmosphere pleasant enough.

Quality is rarely an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent…read moreexecution. Kudos to Front-of-House (FOH), Back-of-House (BOH), and management!!! Lunch yesterday--my wife n' I visited for the first time--celebrating my birthday. Work colleagues had raved about the good food and service at The Cheshire Cat Pub. Our visit absolutely confirmed their perceptions--wow!!! Based on our experience we'll add an additional x15+++ to their 'rave' sentiments. A dedicated a top notch team effort from reservation, meal and final wrap up! The food, venue, the entire Cheshire Cat Pub Team working in unison made for an outstanding birthday celebration experience! We started our lunch with amber beer on tap, followed by Hot Beef & Yorkie, 2 piece FIsh n' Chips and Sticky Toffee Pudding & tea. To the The Cheshire Cat Pub...your teamwork and dedication to excellance is commendable. Kudos to all of you.

Pot pie was tasty Service was quick and friendly…read more Ambience is cozy and compact Lots of wall and ceiling articles Never disappointed with food Always good

Bouncers are rude and unpleasant to talk to. I went to the bar with my girl friend and our…read moreboyfriends (4 people in total), we waited 1.5 hr in line to get in, finally made it to front and the bouncer let me and my friend in but not our boyfriends.. saying it would only be 15 min wait.. They wouldn't even let us wait outside with our bfs they made us go in. We waited and then they closed the line and said it was full. We were inside and it was in-fact NOT full.. Our boyfriends were left outside with our money, and phones. We ended up leaving and going to happy fish with our boyfriends! Way nicer people:) Hire new bouncers cuz that shouldn't have happened.

I had dinner with a friend here…read more It was Monday Night - Trivia Night. If you are keen to play get there early as space is limited. My friend had the massive club sandwich. Think Chicken BLT. Issue #1. The bread was Texas Toast cut. Issue #2 - If you want mayo and a lot of it. ask your server. The tiny Dixie cup that came with the meal only managed to be enough for one layer on the first half. Issue #3 - the French fries were like match sticks. Tasty but they cool very quickly. By the time they arrived they were cold. But it is a meal unto itself. Only if you are super hungry should you add fries to your meal I had the 2 lbs of naked wings. Served hot and fresh Slight issue #1. Don't get the fries. They were cold before I had finished my fourth wing. Slight issue #2. If you do get 2 lbs consider mixing flavours 1 lbs of this and 1lbs if that. 2 lbs of anything and the taste can be overwhelming. Slight issue #3. Save room for the sticky toffee pudding. Big issue #1: Noise!! In my group were at least 17 bodies and given a low ceiling at the entrance and with regular patrons it was almost impossible to hear anyone or anything above the din.

Food is fabulous! Service is impeccable!…read moreThe ambiance is like no other ! The historical building is just absolutely breathtaking ! It feels like home, very comfortable seating, warm cozy lighting and let's not forget the architecture that just pulls you in. Wow I love it. A must visit whether you're inside or in the courtyard cafe, the whole place is just stunning everywhere you look. ‼

Went out with my mother for a dinner here tonight. The ambiance was cool, in fact chic pub-like…read more Hence the name. It was busy but we could still have a conversation easily. The service was good. I got the steak et frites and granted it isn't a steak place so I won't be too harsh. The fries were great and the veggies too! My mom enjoyed her fish and chips, which I believe is more up their ally food-wise. We saw orders of nachos left and right and definitely had food envy because they looked and smelled amazing, Will go for pub food next time! Cheers

Located inside a hotel one tends to have minimal expectations ime. This one is a mix bag. I enjoyed…read morethe fish & chips but not burger. The beer selection is mainly craft (not a fan) so that could bode well for some. Service was decent on both visits (my choices were limited due to extreme cold weather as either go out or stay put). Their happy hour was ok though I think their focus is on cured meats so maybe I ought to try that. I ate early so went for a main instead. 2.5-3 stars.

We went for brunch. Their brunch menu was small but had variety…read more We ordered the duck poutine and croque monsieur. The duck poutine was good and filling. The croque monsieur was a bit small. Overall the duck poutine was worth it but the croque monsieur was a bit pricey for what you get. Thr atmosphere is cute and plenty of seating is available.

Pretty low key bar, not the best for food we come here often for late night drinks…read more Ambiance :live entertainment is cool. They have live bands at night performing rock music .. nothing special really ... just a random bar . we came to meet up with some friends for drinks Super conveniently located by the airport where we were staying & lots of free parking available ! The prices are pretty decent especially for a friday night our drinks were about 5-8$ .. It gets very noisy on the weekends and crowded so the vibe was hip and rockin' The staff is super friendly and attentive got my drinks made to perfection and really enjoyed my bloody marry really thick and delicious! Service is wonderful.. always super attentive and lady kept coming back to refill our drinks fairly quickly! We only come here for entertainment and Alcohol after dinner but I don't recommend the food if you do end up a bit tipsy and absolutely need a snack get some chicken wings it's the only thing here that's ok and decent enough but other than the wings I wouldn't eat here. It's fun to get rattled up and watch a fiew sports games on their tv's nd a fun night out and about !

It was actually a pleasant experience, not only was karaoke great, thank you Adam, the food was…read moregood, our Server was amazing, he paid attention and was on top of everything, top marks for the young lad. To be honest, I haven't had such great service from a wait staff in a long time.