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Kerry Beal

Kerry Beal

15 minutes ago, FauxPas said:

I have friends and family in Ottawa but haven't been there in a few years, so I'm overdue for a visit. Just checked with my cousin who lives in Wakefield, Quebec and who used to spend a lot more time in downtown Ottawa before he retired. Here are his thoughts.

 

I rarely get into downtown Ottawa so my favourite restaurants are somewhat dated.  But here are some suggestions, no guarantees:
-          Beckta, just south of downtown, used to be the best in town
-          Absinthe, in the west end, ok if going to the Great  Canadian Theatre Company but out of the way
-          Whalesbone or Whalebone Oyster House – good fish restaurants south of downtown area
-          Chez Lucien – a favourite funky little restaurant east of the market area with ok food, try the steaks
-          Courtyard – in the market area along with many other restaurants, used to be good
-          Metropolitan Brasserie – central, east across the street from the Chateau Laurier
-          Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro – downstairs in the market area, easy jazz many weekday nights with acceptable food
-          Riviera – new on the Sparks St mall, should be good since the cooking team has two other good restaurants, El Camino and Datsun.
 

Thanks for that - tonight we are headed to Whalesbone (the one on Elgin). Riviera is on our radar - wondering if it might work for lunch tomorrow. Beckta is just up the street.

 

 

Kerry Beal

Kerry Beal

14 minutes ago, FauxPas said:

I have friends and family in Ottawa but haven't been there in a few years, so I'm overdue for a visit. Just checked with my cousin who lives in Wakefield, Quebec and who used to spend a lot more time in downtown Ottawa before he retired. Here are his thoughts.

 

I rarely get into downtown Ottawa so my favourite restaurants are somewhat dated.  But here are some suggestions, no guarantees:
-          Beckta, just south of downtown, used to be the best in town
-          Absinthe, in the west end, ok if going to the Great  Canadian Theatre Company but out of the way
-          Whalesbone or Whalebone Oyster House – good fish restaurants south of downtown area
-          Chez Lucien – a favourite funky little restaurant east of the market area with ok food, try the steaks
-          Courtyard – in the market area along with many other restaurants, used to be good
-          Metropolitan Brasserie – central, east across the street from the Chateau Laurier
-          Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro – downstairs in the market area, easy jazz many weekday nights with acceptable food
-          Riviera – new on the Sparks St mall, should be good since the cooking team has two other good restaurants, El Camino and Datsun.
 

Thanks for that - tonight we are headed to Whalesbone (the one on Elgin).

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