Restaurants

Big Daddy's Crab Shack and Oyster BarBig Daddy's Crab Shack & Oyster Bar
Two Great Locations!!
339 Elgin Street (613) 569-5200
780 Baseline Road (613) 228-7011
Web Site: www.bigdaddys.ca

Enjoy the lively New Orleans atmosphere and sample some of the best seafood in the city-fresh oysters, live lobsters, king crab, blackened gator and catfish- as well as pasta dishes and steaks. Outdoor patios at both locations. Open daily for dinner; lunch from Monday to Friday. If you like seafood then you'll love Big Daddy's! Take a look at our web site for complete menus for each location and virtual tours.

Blue Cactus Bar & Grill
2 ByWard Market 
Ottawa, ON K1N 7A1 
Tel: (613) 241-7061 
Web Site: www.bluecactusbarandgrill.com
E-mail: bluecactus@ottawakiosk.com

Centrally located in Ottawa's ByWard Market, Blue Cactus remains Ottawa’s premier restaurant choice. Its fresh, upscale décor and expanded space create a vibrant evening atmosphere in which to enjoy award-winning margaritas and Contemporary Southwest cuisine.  Late night weekends enjoy DJs spinning a mix of soul, funk and house music.

With its casual daytime ambience, Blue Cactus is perfect for quiet dining, and guaranteed to impress your business lunch partner. The spacious mezzanine is an ideal choice for business events and private parties. Against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bustling Market, your guests can meet and dine in private style. Custom-tailored menus are available to meet your specific needs.

Menu Highlights
AAA Alberta Beef - Cajun Rib Eye
Baja Shrimp
Blue Cactus Ten-Spice Roasted Chicken
Linguini Tuscadero

Reservations for up to 100 people accepted

Carmello's Italian Restaurant
Two Great Locations!!
300 Sparks Street Tel: (613) 563-4349
131 Cooper Street Tel: (613) 239-3137
Web Site: www.carmellos.ca
E-Mail: carmellos@ottawakiosk.com

The Soul of Italy...on the Sparks Street Mall and Cooper Street
Exciting and creative contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared in this lovely trattoria with service that is unmatched in the city.  Fresh pasta's, thin crust pizza, grilled vegetables, and grilled fish and meats abound on the stylish menu.  A selection of ten micro-brewed draft beers are featured along with a fabulous Italian wine list from their special wine cellar.  The tiramisu is to die for.  Carmello's was chosen as the Best Italian Restaurant in 1998 by readers of the Ottawa Express.  Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and Sunday evening.  Both locations a five minute walk from Parliament Hill and most major hotels, Sparks location has a lovely summer patio, free parking, reservations and friendly service.  Visit our web site for our menu and other information.  While in Ottawa you don't want to miss eating at Carmello's. La Dolce Vita awaits! 

Coasters Seafood GrillCoasters Seafood Grill
54 York Street
Ottawa, ON
Above The Fish Market Restaurant
Tel: (613) 241-FISH (3474)
E-Mail: coasters@ottawakiosk.com

Overlooking the historical ByWard Market, this casual eatery featuring cooking on an open grill welcomes you 7 days a week.  "All You Can Eat Fresh Mussels Everyday All Day " has become an Ottawa institution since 1980.  Our expert Chefs prepare the freshest of "fish steaks", gourmet pizzas, mussels, pastas and "Ottawa's best" fish & chips in an open kitchen.  An excellent progressive wine list is available featuring all that is nouveau as well as traditional to complete your dining experience.  Themed with the Rideau Canal System Locks, cozy couches, and warm & friendly service makes this a great spot to relax in and enjoy.  Visit our web site form more information. 
Fish Market Restaurant

54 York Street
Ottawa, ON
Corner of York & William Streets
ByWard Market
Tel: (613) 241-FISH (3474)
E-Mail: fishmarket@ottawakiosk.com

Consumers' Choice AwardAsk anyone where the preferred FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD restaurant of the Nation's Capital is and they'll tell you it's located in the heart of the historical ByWard Market.  Since 1979, we have been serving up sumptuous seafood, lobster rich & inviting, flaky tender fresh fish, shrimp, crab, oysters, mussels and scallops to name but a few.  Our menu is refreshed twice daily, offering the freshest and finest available from the Sea.  We offer an excellent progressive wine list featuring all that is nouveau as well as traditional.  Join us daily for lunch or dinner in friendly and uniquely nautical surroundings.  Visit our web site for more information. 
Foundation Restaurant OttawaFoundation
18B York St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6
Tel: (613) 562-9331
Fax: (613) 562-2498
Web Site: www.foundationrestaurant.com

E-Mail: info@foundationrestaurant.com

All success starts with a solid Foundation.

Foundation is Ottawa's newest choice for the place to be when building succesful business relationships or simply enjoying the pleasure of life. Whether it is drinks for two or dinner for two hundred, Foundation thrills the senses with sumptous cuisine, electric atmosphere and superior service. Located in one of the Capital's few remaining, historically rich, heritage buildings, this hidden gem is Ottawa's latest hot spots to Eat, Drink and Lunge. Three dining areas, a courtyard patio, and two large private rooms offer muliple options for parties, special events and business meetings alike.

Foundation is owned and operated by an enthusiastic and experienced team of individuals who are truly dialed-in to their clientele's needs. The Foundation team is driven by a passion for exceptional service and unmistakable quality in every aspect of the dining experience.

Acclaimed Chef Stephan Schuler takes the foundations of the culinary arts and transforms it in a hip and inspired cuisine with a sexy-tangy approach. Talented, young and interneational, Chef Schuler's hand selected team can offer a wide variety of menus and culinary experiences that can be tailor-fitted for all occasions from a breakfast meeting to gala affirs; your with is our command.


Lone Star Texas GrillLone Star Texas Grill
Three Great Locations!!
780 Baseline Rd. Tel: (613) 224-4044
1211 Lemieux Street (613) 742-9378
4048 Carling Avenue (613) 599-9535
Web Site: www.lonestartexasgrill.com

In an energetic, up-beat and casual atmosphere, our famous fajitas are served up fresh - from the warm flour tortillas, guacamole to the salsa. Mesquite grilled steaks and smokehouse ribs all prepared in the barbecue pit. The Lone Star takes great pride in the fact that all our food is made fresh daily. Also, check out our catering website to help make your party a blast. At our place or yours, enjoy the Taste of Texas with your guests and leave the hassles to us! . Lone Star guarantees great food, warm southern hospitality, and a good time. The Lone Star Texas Grill is Ottawa's only authentic Texas restaurant, the real deal...

TEXAS to the BONE!
 

Luxe Bistro
47 York Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
Tel: (613) 241-8805
Web Site: http://www.luxebistro.com

In Ottawa’s premier location, the ByWard Market step into the flavour of New York and savour the tastes created in this Bistro Style Steakhouse.

Award winning and published Executive Chef Derek Benitz has an unprecedented understanding of culinary history and technique. With this Luxe hosts a tantalizing classic menu with modern twists.

Quality wines and spirits are essential to an enjoyable dining experience-from start to finish the right accompaniment can compliment and enhance the perfect meal. Luxe Bistro offers over 400 carefully selected wines earning Luxe Bistro the distinguished “Wine Spectator award of Excellence” Late night weekends at Luxe Bistro offers specially featured Martinis and Champagne cocktails.

Reservations of all sizes are accepted, with personal menus available if desired.

2006 Menu Highlights:

  • Chef Tasting Plate
    An exotic medley of four of Chef Benitz's favourite daily choices
  • Insalata Caprese
  • Grand Luxe Seafood Platter
  • Tortellini Carbonara
  • 12 oz. Stirling Silver Certified New York Striploin

Meditheo

77 Clarence Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5
Tel: (613) 562-2500
Web Site: www.meditheo.com

Featuring casual elegance with a taste of the Mediterranean, Meditheo is Ottawa's hottest new dining destination. Conveniently located in the heart of the Byward Market, Meditheo offers authentic cuisine from around the Mediterranean rim, tempting the most discriminating of palates. Highly acclaimed wine list features over 60 wines served by the glass. Great Atmosphere, music, professional & attentive service, find out what all the talk is about. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, Weekend Brunch.
Piccolo Grande
55 Murray Street
Ottawa, Ontario
(613) 241-2909
Web Site: www.piccologrande.com

"Maybe the best little ice cream shop in the world."

More flavours than you could ever remember. We also offer soups, coffees, and chocolates.   Try our fabulous homemade soups, great cappuccinos, and handcrafted chocolates. We're open all year 'round. For more info check out our web site at www.piccologrande.com.

Social
537 Sussex Dr.
Ottawa, ON  K1N 6Z6
Tel: (613) 789-7355
Web Site: www.social.ca

Located in the historic ByWard Market in the heart of Ottawa, Social offers a sumptuous and elegant atmosphere while indulging in Chef Stephen Mitton’s menus.  Traditional French and contemporary North American cuisine marry with playful air.  Experimental flavours demand unique and classical wine pairings inviting holistic approach to dining.  For business or pleasure, Social’s distinctive architecture and interior décor make everything from large business functions to intimate gatherings a possibility.  Professional, fun and discreet, the staff is welcoming and pleased to assist in making your occasion a delightful and rewarding experience.  Late evening entertainment is available Wednesday offering an eclectic mix of jazz, acid jazz and blues and on the weekends a variety of DJ’s are spinning the crowd into a groove.  Food, wine, atmosphere, pleasure…Social.
Stella OsteriaStella Osteria
81-B Clarence Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5
Tel: (613) 241-2200
Web Site: www.stellaosteria.com

In mid May, Stella Osteria opened up to rave reviews. Serving “Modern Italian Food, Rooted in Tradition.” Stella, is the newest addition to the Luxe Bistro, and Blue Cactus Bar and Grill family. Diners enjoy delicious Italian food, in a stylish atmosphere not yet seen in Ottawa. Stella’s new world Italian flare cuisine calls for a dynamic wine selection. Stella offers an embellished wine list that showcases several varietals from Italy’s diverse wine regions, as well as other, quality international selections. Cin Cin!

Trattoria Caffe Italia
254 Preston Street
Ottawa Ontario
K1R-7R4
Tel: (613) 236-1081
Web Site: http://www.trattoriaitalia.com

The Trattoria Caffe Italia has welcomed and entertained Ottawa locals, tourists and celebrities for over 20 years. Affectionately known as "The Tratt", the Trattoria Caffe Italia is celebrated for their home-style Italian cuisine, cozy, yet vibrant ambiance and extensive, award-winning wine list with over 600 titles.The restaurant offers their patrons free parking, live accordion music on weekends, a beautiful rooftop patio, known as IL Giardino and a private banquet facility known as SOPRA Meetings and Banquets accommodating up to 100 guests. The Trattoria Caffe Italia is truly an experience not to be missed. Trattoria Caffe Italia... The atmosphere will seduce you; the food and wine will bring you back!


Trio Restaurant
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa Ontario
K1N 9M7
Tel: (613) 230-3033
Web Site: http://www.novotelottawa.com/trio_restaurant/trio_restaurant.shtm

In English, there's a saying, "good things come in threes." You'll find this is never more true than here at Trio, where good food, wine and pleasure come together to give you a most enjoyable dining experience.

At Trio, we're reinventing the concept of dining by offering you an inventive selection of tasting-sized plates featuring cuisine from around the world – each paired with world-class wines. Every dish is the perfect size for sampling and sharing whether you're having lunch, dinner, or cocktails. All in an atmosphere designed to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.

Open from 6:00am – 10:00pm daily. Breakfast is free for up to two children (16 years and under) staying with their parents at the hotel. We hope you'll enjoy your time with us and come back often…for the food….the wine…and the pleasure.


Vineyards Bar and BistroVineyards Wine Bar Bistro
54 York Street
Ottawa, ON
In the Celler of 
The Fish Market
ByWard Market
Tel: (613) 241-4270
E-Mail:vineyards@ottawakiosk.com

This award winning wine bar has been hosting local wine & beer lovers, as well as visitors from around the globe since 1979.  Known for an outstanding collection of wines, imported beers & malt whiskeys we are proud recipients of the "WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" for the past 15 years.  Tucked below The Fish Market Restaurant, this warm candlelit cellar features magnificent bistro fare including pasta, steak, and fish.  Nightly wine tastings and live jazz on Wednesday & Sunday evenings.  Visit our web site for more information. 
Zak's Diner

16 Byward Market
Tel: (613) 241-2401

E-Mail: info@zaksdiner.com

It's easy to imagine Archie, Jughead and the gang at Zak's Diner, an authentic 50's style diner in the heart of Ottawa's lively ByWard Market.  Zak's serves great burgers, fries, sandwiches and breakfast "all day every day".  Start your meal with one of our old fashioned thick, thick milkshakes and finish it off with a slice of our homemade "sky high" apple pie.  The atmosphere is casual.  Tunes by Elvis, the Beatles and other stars can be heard on tabletop jukeboxes; pop in a quarter and make your selection.  Zak's is great for families and kids of all ages.
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