Faz's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great cocktails and outside rooftop to see Ottawa scenery
44 locals recommend
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StGreat cocktails and outside rooftop to see Ottawa scenery
Great falls, view of Ottawa river and beside Prime Ministers House
20 locals recommend
Tavern on the Falls
1 John StGreat falls, view of Ottawa river and beside Prime Ministers House
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DriveFree tours daily of Governor Generals House which is large and beautiful
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoAttractive Casino
Great park for hiking. Recommend Meach Lake, Pink Lake, Luskville Falls
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottGreat park for hiking. Recommend Meach Lake, Pink Lake, Luskville Falls
Parliament of Canada. Small Fire pit outside is nice
116 locals recommend
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StParliament of Canada. Small Fire pit outside is nice
Capital Information Kiosk
90 Wellington StTourist information center
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikBest Spa in North America hands down
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StPicturesque hotel
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DriveNational Gallery of Art. Free Thursdays last hour of opening
Food scene
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StBest shawarma platters in North America
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - York Street
165 York StGreat steaks and service
JOEY Rideau
50 Rideau StHappy Hour is excellent 3-6 and 9-close everyday
JOEY Lansdowne
825 Exhibition WayHappy Hour is excellent 3-6 and 9-close everyday
Great drinks and $5 food for everything. Lively any day of the week
41 locals recommend
El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.Great drinks and $5 food for everything. Lively any day of the week
Pub 101
101 York StGreat food. All day $6 for everything
Sí Señor Mexican Street Food
506 Rideau StGreat tacos and intimate feel
Play Food & Wine
1 York StGood food, small plates for sharing and lunch special
Giovanni's Restaurant
362 Preston StGreat Italian food in Little Italy
Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.Excellent middle eastern food. Top 50 rates in Canada
Absinthe
1208 Wellington St. WGreat food in Westboro
Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
181 McArthur Ave.Awesome Pizza
Sula Wok
184 Main StGreat food
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StGreat vegetarian food
Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StGreat vegetarian food
The Shore Club
11 Colonel By DrGreat food. Happy Hour oysters is solid
Indian Curry House
114 Gloucester StreetGreat Indian food
Greek On Wheels
3 Hawthorne AvenueGreat Greek food, especially fast for takeout
Swiss Chalet
540 Montréal RdGreat chicken dinners
Ginza Ramen Sushi and Sake Bar
280 Elgin StGreat sushi
168 Sushi Japanese Buffet
1651 Merivale RdGood sushi buffet
Social
537 Sussex DrLounge
Kothu Rotti Restaurant
408 Dalhousie StGood South Indian food
Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George StSolid Food. Try the Fajitas
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Great food. Pricey
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin StGreat diner and food
Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market SquareGreat diner in the Byward market
Sasha's Poutine
35 York StBest and fastest poutine in Ottawa
Lively daily. Great pub, food and dancing.
Highly recommend their brunch on weekends until 2pm!
72 locals recommend
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StLively daily. Great pub, food and dancing.
Highly recommend their brunch on weekends until 2pm!
Mu Goong Hwa Garden
376 Rideau StAll you can eat Korean BBQ grill
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York StGood desserts
Shopping
CF Rideau Centre
50 Rideau StreetLargest indoor mall in Ottawa
Nordstrom Rack Ottawa Train Yards
610 Industrial AveGreat deals
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau DrGreat deals but far ~25 mins from downtown in Kanata
Dollarama
1050 Somerset St WCheap gadgets $1, $2
Walmart Trainyards Supercentre
450 Terminal AveClosest Walmart
Costco Wholesale
1100 Bd Maloney OClosest Costco
Steve's Music Store
308 Rideau StMusic store
TD Place
1015 Bank StGreat area for shops and older fun crowd
Dancing / Night Clubs
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market SquareGreat beats and fusion of music.
City At Night
222 Slater St.Great house music for dancing
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Great live music every single day (2 bands on weekends)
Sens House
73 York StGreat for watching any sports. Dueling Pianos on weekends
Rabbit Hole
208 Sparks St.Good food, drinks and dancing on weekends
Moscow Tea Room
527 Sussex DrGreat lounge, older vibe and fun
Hilton Lac Leamy
3 Bd du CasinoExecutive Lounge to smoke cigars is interesting
Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro
54 York StGood place. Live Jazz on Wednesdays
Bar Robo
170 Queen StreetQuaint bar with cool events
Dry Cleaning
Market Cleaners
286 Dalhousie StFastest Dry Cleaning
Grocery Store
Loblaws
64 Isabella StGrocery Store
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.Grocery store
Rexall Drugstore
200 Rideau StPharmacy
Loblaws
64 Isabella StGrocery Store
Olive & Chili
51 York StGreat bakery with lots of options for gluten free
Movie Theatres
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayClosest movie theatre
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StIndie movie theatre
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank StClosest movie theatre
Landmark Cinemas Kanata
801 Kanata AvenueLargest movie theatre