Dining in Ottawa

Empire Grill
Located right in the heart of the ByWard Market, Empire Grill has become one of the city’s most dynamic meeting and eating places. Head Chef, Jason Potvin, cooks from the heart with a memorable blend of bold flavors. Empire Grill is the only Gold Member Licensee of Certified Angus Beef in all of Ontario. What does this mean to you? It means that our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days with standards of excellence in marbling, tenderness and flavor giving you that juicy succulent taste! Looking for a place to host your next corporate event or private dinner? Equipped with wireless Internet access and audio-visual aids, Empire Grill’s newly renovated Manhattan Room has taken corporate and private dining to a new level. This New York-inspired room is perfect for sit-down dinners upwards of 130 people and stand-up cocktail events for 250 people. An extensive wine list, martinis and a sexy décor make Empire Grill among the best of Ottawa’s dining scene. 

Ferme Rouge Showtime Restaurant
Located 20 minutes from Parliament Hill, this 525-seat restaurant offers delicious food & great entertainment. First place winner of the Tourist Attraction given by Tourisme Québecois for 2 consecutive years, the restaurant continues to attract and entertain over 60 000 clients annually. Complimentary shows feature the sensational voices and superb choreography of the restaurant’s dynamic servers. Although the generous portions of Chicken & Prime aged Alberta beef are renowned, the seafood buffet remains a Ferme Rouge favorite! Group menus are also available. The restaurant welcomes guests of all ages and is wheelchair accessible. Free parking for cars and buses! Open from Wednesday to Sunday, starting 6:00pm.

Fish Market Restaurant
The Fish Market Restaurant is conveniently located in the heart of the historical Byward Market, serving the Ottawa region with the best fresh fish and seafood available. Our heritage building houses three bar and restaurant facilities. In the Cellar the award winning Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro features the best in wine, beer, scotches and excellent meals. Our second floor restaurant is Coasters Seafood Grill, themed after the Rideau Canal and it's many historical Locks. This is a casual, friendly eatery featuring fish steaks on an open grill. The Fish Market Restaurant on the main floor features the largest selection of fresh fish available anywhere. Our seafood arrives twice daily for the very freshest possible. A friendly nautical restaraunt, with something for every guest.

Hard Rock Cafe
Ottawa’s Hard Rock Cafe is situated in the heart of the historic ByWard Market. The Hard Rock Cafe has kept the original concept of North American fare, which has made it famous since it’s opening in London on June 14, 1971. Our classic style hamburgers, salads, soups and decadent desserts continue to be our specialty but over the years our menu has been enhanced to entice any palate. Today we have a full selection of entrees from chicken and ribs to pasta, steaks and seafood. We also carry a full line of Hard Rock Cafe signature items exclusive to Ottawa available in our Merchandise Boutique. For your viewing pleasure the Hard Rock Cafe offers an unparalleled collection of Rock ‘Roll Treasures decorating our walls. According to Sotheby’s the Hard Rock Cafe has been called the “Smithsonian of Rock n Roll”. Come on down and join us at the Rock!

Heart & Crown ByWard Market
Relax and retreat on one of our many serene patios in the Byward market. Take a tour of our fine establishments enjoying the pristine beauty that Ottawa's historic city has to offer. Taste our chef's culinary treats and fine wines and ales from across the globe. Step into an old English pub, drift across Ottawa's oldest courtyard to visit the Black Thorn Cafe - voted Ottawa''s best patio - and wander down into the Irish Village - where you will step into the grandure of the Emerald Isle in our nations capital. The Heart & Crown deemed Ottawa's best pub promises a good time with lively entertainment and hearty fare. Across the way, visit the Aulde Dubliner and the Pour House, tap your toes to fine entertainment and enjoy a wonderful view of the Byward market''s busiest corner.

Luxe Bistro
In Ottawa’s premiere location, the Byward Market, Luxe Bistro brings a vision of progressive bistro cuisine and steak house with innovative selections. The cuisine is based on classic technique, but relies on the high quality of products such as organic produce and Sterling beef.

Mambo Nuevo Latino
A beautiful stylish restaurant located at the heart of Byward Market, Mambo Nuevo Latino is within a short distance of Ottawa’s major hotels, attractions and walking distance from Parliament Hill. Easily accessible by all forms of transportation, the location is prime and convenient to both the Ottawa locals as well as any visitor. The spacious and unique venue includes a private dining room with wine cellar that accommodates groups of 25 to 60 people. The main floor can accommodate up to 150 people for a reception and has various semi–private and private options and their 80 seat rooftop patio can also host private functions with a beautiful view of Parliament. The restaurant has created a menu of signature entrées, tasting plates and seasonal dishes with an eclectic selection of favourite foods from various Latin cultures.

Mamma Grazzi's Kitchen
At Mamma Grazzi's we start with the finest and freshest natural ingredients and cook them with love, knowledge and devotion. Our menu was created to provide an 'al momento' cooking philosophy which means each pasta, pizza and entrée is prepared individually to order. We take pride in our home-made pasta, hand rolled pizzas and fresh selection of grilled meats. Our gorgeous patio is a local hot-spot in the summer months and we offer a changing selection of wines by the glass, served in tumblers.

Mekong Restaurant
Mekong Restaurant has been serving Asian Cuisine to Ottawa Residents for over 20 years. We Specialize in Cantonese, Szechwan, Vietnamese and Thai Foods! Come try our Renowned Rice Paper Shrimp Rolls or one of our specialty dishes such as our Lobster and Shrimp with Ginger and Green Onion. We welcome walk-ins or make an online reservation or call us at (613) 237-7717 for your reservation!

Merlot Restaurant
Occupying the 29th floor of the Marriott Ottawa Hotel, Merlot Rooftop Grill - Everything revolves around you - is Ottawa’s only revolving restaurant. Upon arrival, guests' eyes are drawn to an amazing 365-degree view of Canada’s capital. With floor to ceiling windows that allow panoramic views of the city landscape, the spires of the Canadian Parliament Buildings, the rolling Ottawa River and the distant landscape of the Gatineau Hills in Quebec. The elegant modern décor strives to complement the breath-taking views. Guests are pampered with crisp white linen, gorgeous table settings and our signature huge wine glasses! It is the experience we create stemming from around those wine glasses that has made us one of Ottawa’s premier restaurants! We feel that wine is just as important as the food, and that it is essential for this marriage in order to provide the best dining experience possible. To that end, we take great pride in creating a wonderful harmony with our wine & food.

Metropolitain Brasserie
Metropolitain Brasserie is conveniently located between the Chateau Laurier and Westin hotels at 700 Sussex, just steps away from Parliament Hill. If Champagne and oysters sound enticing, we have the city's largest raw bar. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on week-ends, there is something here for everyone. Join us for our Hill Hour, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm for half price on our raw bar items and other selected appetizers and sharing platters. The Metropolitain Brasserie boasts an award-winning wine list that offers the most extensive list of varietal wines by the glass in the city. The perfect place for a large event or a romantic dinner for two, Metropolitain Brasserie transforms with ease to accommodate parties of all sizes.