Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

colourful characters in this local place for breakfast. if you want poached eggs, arrive by 10:30am
7 locals recommend
Mellos Restaurant
7 locals recommend
colourful characters in this local place for breakfast. if you want poached eggs, arrive by 10:30am
French Baker in front has wonderful croissants, pains au chocolat, etc. Much be consumed same day purchased to fully enjoy. Benny's in back has French cuisine from France.
36 locals recommend
Benny's Bistro
119 Murray St
36 locals recommend
French Baker in front has wonderful croissants, pains au chocolat, etc. Much be consumed same day purchased to fully enjoy. Benny's in back has French cuisine from France.
3-course takeout meals for $22.50 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you want it for a Sunday, call a day or two ahead.
66 locals recommend
Restaurant Les Fougeres
783 Rte 105
66 locals recommend
3-course takeout meals for $22.50 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you want it for a Sunday, call a day or two ahead.
two local brothers who know a lot about food and wine. Call ahead for reservations. It is first-come, first-served for the seats at the bar.
90 locals recommend
Fraser
7 Springfield Rd
90 locals recommend
two local brothers who know a lot about food and wine. Call ahead for reservations. It is first-come, first-served for the seats at the bar.
I love the Fancy Mushroom pizza with truffle oil! Thin crust is cornmeal! Tiny spot.
16 locals recommend
ZaZaZa Pizza with Pizzaz - Hintonburg
1079 Wellington St. W
16 locals recommend
I love the Fancy Mushroom pizza with truffle oil! Thin crust is cornmeal! Tiny spot.
dock right on the water. Great for a drink or breakfast (only open in the summer)
7 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier Parkway
7 locals recommend
dock right on the water. Great for a drink or breakfast (only open in the summer)
coffee beans are roasted on site
21 locals recommend
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie St
21 locals recommend
coffee beans are roasted on site
great social vibe, all ages
68 locals recommend
Aux quatre jeudis – Café Bar
44 Rue Laval
68 locals recommend
great social vibe, all ages

Everything Else

drop-in yoga. 6:30am classes only $12
7 locals recommend
Upward Dog Yoga Centre
251 Dalhousie St
7 locals recommend
drop-in yoga. 6:30am classes only $12
Sylvie gives the best massages.
Elgin Massage Therapy Clinic Acupuncture, Yoga and Spa
167 Lisgar St
Sylvie gives the best massages.
BROWN BAG LUNCH Tuesday-Friday 11 am till 2 pm / Saturday 11 am till 3 pm
115 locals recommend
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank St
115 locals recommend
BROWN BAG LUNCH Tuesday-Friday 11 am till 2 pm / Saturday 11 am till 3 pm
best fish tacos. get there at 5:30pm when they open if you want to guarantee getting in.
168 locals recommend
El Camino
380 Elgin St
168 locals recommend
best fish tacos. get there at 5:30pm when they open if you want to guarantee getting in.
22.86 metre (25 yard), four-lane pool ◦Beautiful sundeck for stretching and relaxing ◦Sauna
6 locals recommend
Champagne Fitness Centre - City of Ottawa
321 King Edward Ave
6 locals recommend
22.86 metre (25 yard), four-lane pool ◦Beautiful sundeck for stretching and relaxing ◦Sauna
361 sq km wildnerness park! heated cabins throughout fall/winter. hike, swim, ski, cycle
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. Scott
522 locals recommend
361 sq km wildnerness park! heated cabins throughout fall/winter. hike, swim, ski, cycle
rowing close by
Ottawa Rowing Club
10 Lady Grey Dr
rowing close by

Drinks & Nightlife

awesome Japanese food with happy hour EVERY DAY (incl Sat+Sun!) from 3pm to 6pm. $6 Angus burger, $9 steamed seabass, $9 sushi roll, $9 seared scallops, $3 edamame.
Izakaya
339 Elgin St
awesome Japanese food with happy hour EVERY DAY (incl Sat+Sun!) from 3pm to 6pm. $6 Angus burger, $9 steamed seabass, $9 sushi roll, $9 seared scallops, $3 edamame.
Hill Hour Menu, Mon-Fri 4-7pm. You must order before 7pm for $1 oysters, $1 jumbo shrimp, $11 beef tips/horseradish mashed potatoes, $10 Ceviche, $11 codcakes, $16 mussels/frites. great thin fries!
22 locals recommend
Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex Dr
22 locals recommend
Hill Hour Menu, Mon-Fri 4-7pm. You must order before 7pm for $1 oysters, $1 jumbo shrimp, $11 beef tips/horseradish mashed potatoes, $10 Ceviche, $11 codcakes, $16 mussels/frites. great thin fries!
Lunch time menu is more affordable
34 locals recommend
Social
537 Sussex Dr
34 locals recommend
Lunch time menu is more affordable
stop in for a glass of wine!
Farbs Kitchen & Wine Bar
18 Beechwood Ave.
stop in for a glass of wine!
Live local jazz Tue, Wed, and Sunday, 7pm to 10pm (no cover). $14 French Fries (Magnificent side order of sirloin steak and Caesar salad included)
16 locals recommend
Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro
54 York St
16 locals recommend
Live local jazz Tue, Wed, and Sunday, 7pm to 10pm (no cover). $14 French Fries (Magnificent side order of sirloin steak and Caesar salad included)
TV outside on patio (weather permitting) for watching tennis or other sports. Sunday: Prime Rib roast beef dinner $14.95. Wednesday half-price wings
72 locals recommend
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin St
72 locals recommend
TV outside on patio (weather permitting) for watching tennis or other sports. Sunday: Prime Rib roast beef dinner $14.95. Wednesday half-price wings