- After-Work
- Bars & Nightclubs
- Bistros
- Breakfast
- Bring Your Own Wine
- Brunch
- Buffets
- Burgers
- Casual Fine Dining
- Chicken
- Curry
- Desserts
- Diners
- Fine Dining
- Fish & Chips
- Fresh Fish
- Fusion
- Gluten Free
- Gourmet Burgers
- Grill & Chophouse
- Irish Pubs
- Kid Friendly
- Lounges
- Micro Brew Pubs
- Pasta
- Patios
- Pizza
- Pubs
- Ribs
- Roti
- Seafood
- Shawarma
- Southern BBQ
- Souvlaki
- Sports Bars
- Steak
- Street Vendors
- Sushi
- Tapas
- Tex-Mex
- Vegetarian
- Wine Bar
- Wings
- World Fare
- Wraps
Ottawa After-Work Restaurants
Ottawa Restaurant Search
Hy's Steak House
Hy's Steakhouse is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. In the heart of the financial district, Hy's is located minutes from the Parliament Buildings and most major hotels. The elegant atmosphere filled with dark mahogany and centered around a glass encased charcoal fire pit offers an escape from the haste of daily business. Whether you're a party of two or twenty, the attentive staff will ensure a memorable experience. Select from popular favourites such as Canadian Prime Grade Alberta Beef, Lobster Tail and Rack of Lamb. The extensive wine list has captured the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past four years.
Reservations are recommended and Walk-Ins are welcome. A private room is available for up to 36people. Open Lunch M-F 1130am-230pm; Dinner Daily from 530pm Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sundays!!
Coasters Seafood Grill
Our friendly gourmet grill has a great overview of the bustling Byward Market. The menu has been a great success with Ottawa locals.
Our menu features fresh and vibrant flavors layered in hand made burgers, lobster grilled cheese, halibut fich and chips, smoked chicken poutine and the star of the show, fish tacos.
We have been offering "All You Can Eat Mussels" for over 30 years and they are still our most popular feature today-every day of the week!
Our quaint, casual grill is a cosy and friendly place where you can enjoy local beers, spirits, and our award winning wine list.
See you today!
Options Jazz Lounge
The West End’s hidden gem! Relax and enjoy the cosmopolitan interior, thought-provoking architecture and panoramic views of the spacious patio and adjoining Marshes Golf Course. As well as live Jazz seven nights a week. View our line up.
Our menu features contemporary sushi as well as mouth-watering culinary creations.
Options Jazz Lounge at Brookstreet is an ideal spot for lunch, after-work aperitifs or an enjoyable evening with great music and great food!
FarmTeam Cookhouse & Bar
FarmTeam Cookhouse & Bar is a relativley new player on the bar and grill scene.
FarmTeam, which opened its doors in January 2011, may be a slightly newer establishment, but it will feel like home everytime you're there.
A North American style cookhouse and bar, FarmTeam is a family restaurant that comes with a pub flavour later on in the evenings.
FarmTeam Cookhouse & Bar has a warm and friendly staff, great specials, free wi-fi, micro beers. And of course, FarmTeam's amazing burgers are a few of the reasons to make FarmTeam Cookhouse & Bar your next choice to bring the family for dinner or your friends for some drinks while you watch the game.
The Buzz Restaurant and Lounge
The Buzz Restaurant, located at 374 Bank Street, in the heart of Ottawa's downtown core, has been a "Hidden Gem" that you need to know about!
The Buzz, with its high ceilings and beautiful brick wall interior, is a New York style bistro with an intimate atmosphere that's perfect for dining, martini's, a bottle of wine, or all three.
Our executive chef will most certainly have your taste buds dancing with our diverse bistro fare, and seasonal menu ensuring the finest quality cuisine year round. We recommend pairing your entrees with one of our fabulous vintages from our brand new updated wine list.
The Buzz Restaurant and Lounge is open at 4pm everyday and from 10am on Sunday where we offer our "World Class" brunch. The Buzz also has "Bring Your Own Wine" on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday's with only a small corkage fee.
Our warm, friendly, and knowledgeable staff will take wonderful care of you.......
See you soon! :)
Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge
With over 36 years in west-end Ottawa, the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge continues it family tradition of serving patrons with exquisite service and memorable visits in the jazzy and contemporarily designed restaurant.
Owner and Chef Danny Skaff brings his years of culinary experience to the Rose Bowl Chophouse with an exciting lunch and dinner menu. The entire staff is dedicated to bringing you the very best cuts of succulent meat, delectable entrées and freshly made desserts in an atmosphere second to none. Each meal is prepared to exceed your expectations. The Rose Bowl Chophouse Lounge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy one of the signature beverages designed for you in mind. Our vintage wines are an excellent addition to any lunch, dinner or lounge experience.
Built on a foundation of extraordinary service, great food, and wonderful people, the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge is the perfect venue for any occasion with its stylish and entertaining atmosphere.
For a memorable experience and an amazing time, let the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge surpass all your expectations.
The Fox and Feather Pub and Grill
The Fox and Feather Pub and Grill, located at 283 Elgin Street, is the place everyone wants to be. Warm friendly service, top notch cuisine, fine sprits, and an enjoyable fun atmoshpere are just some of the reasons for its great success. Serving the Ottawa area for over 25 years, The Fox and Feather Pub and Grill has everything one could possibly want in their nieghbourhood Resto-Bar. Stop by for dinner with the family or pop in to watch the big game and have some drinks with all of your friends. How about a lovely brunch on their rooftop patio on a beautiful weekend!
Please visit their website or call for reservations. www.foxandfeather.ca
The Black Irish Pub
The Black Irish Pub strives to create a nice neighborhood pub where you can get a refreshing beverage, delicious food, and experience great service. Come check out their menu, and enjoy a delicious variety of selection!
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse is new to Ottawa, but after just one trip there, you will quickly realize this is one restaurant that is going to be here for a mighty long time. You may just see them across the country. Sublime perfection!! Those are the words that come to the forefront.
Located in the Byward Market, Fatboys has quickly become an Ottawa destination. Owner Shawn Dawson has put 30 years of restaurant knowledge and careful planning into the pre-production of this Southern BBQ behemoth.
Come by for a drink and some world class Southern Smokehouse BBQ Fatboys style!! Our warm, knowledgeable, and friendly staff are waiting to show you quite the time!
Cheers!
Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro
Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere inviting guests to linger and unwind. With food that offers something for everyone, and a wide variety of beverage choices, Vineyards is the perfect choice for a casual, but classy evening getaway.
Woody's Elgin Street Urban Pub
Woody's Elgin Street Urban Pub, established in 1986, has been an Ottawa landmark that's been on the scene for over 25 years.
Woody's is rich in its diversified heritage with French, English, Irish, and Scottish beginnings.
Located at 330 Elgin Street, in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Woody's has been a hospitality staple for this community for many years. Woody's is so very proud to serve our amazing cuisine, fine Ales, and spirits to Ottawa's elite, university students and everyone in between.
The fine and courteous staff at Woody's will be happy to welcome you and your party for dinner or maybe just for cocktails on a friday night!
Maxwell's Bistro & Club
Maxwell’s has consistently earned and maintained its reputation as an award-winning dining establishment and entertainment venue. Guests from all over have come to expect a vibrant culinary experience in this Ottawa Bistro that always delivers more-more hospitality, more variety, and MORE BUZZ!
This iconic Ottawa restaurant is conveniently located on Elgin Street, one of the best night spots in Ottawa, close to Parliament Hill and where locals and visitors alike come to enjoy Bistro styled fare, complemented by an ambitious wine list and a uniquely personal level of service and hospitality.
Izakaya Asian Kitchen/Bar
Izakaya Asian Kitchen/Bar has quickly become one of the most talked about new restaurants in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Located at 339 Elgin Street in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Izakaya is just steps away from Parliament Hill, The NAC, The Canal and many other attractions.
An incredible kitchen led by distinguished Chef Micheal Radford paired with Sommelier Neil Gove will provide you with the finest cuisine and wine pairings that will most certainly have you back soon.
In the tradition of the Asian culture, our menu is designed to be shared in the company of good friends, family and loved ones. Embrace this ancient custom with everyone at the table and enjoy all the wonderful flavours of the East.
"Live long. Live Happy!"
For reservations please visit website or call.
Big Rig Brew Pub
Big Rig Brew Pub, located at 2750A Iris Street, is a dream come true for Ottawa area food and beverage lovers! This incredible and state of the art Micro Brew Pub has already begun creating a huge buzz throughout the Valley.
The warm and friendly staff invite you to make Big Rig your spot for the game, show out of town guests a unique Ottawa experience, or dinner and drinks with family and friends. Whether you are enjoying a Big Rig Brew on our 90 seat patio, an appetizer in the pub, or a full menu dining experience, Big Rig has you covered.
That's just a tiny sample of what Big Rig Brew Pub has to offer........click and keep reading.
The Firkin & Flyer
The best-kept secret in Hunt Club is The Firkin & Flyer! Located at 3987 Riverside Dr. at the corner of Hunt Club and Riverside, The Firkin & Flyer is the place to be.
This isn’t your average British pub. The décor is fit for a King, as well as a fantastic menu with traditional items like Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie and Bangers, Beans & Mash. They have LCD screens all over the restaurant so you won’t miss any sports action no matter where you are seated.
Drop by after work and enjoy $7.50 personal pitchers or have a bar-rail special. Singles are only $4.00 or doubles for $6.00. There’s a patio on the side and the warm and friendly staff will make sure your glass is always full.
The Firkin & Flyer is open 7 days a week from 11AM- 2AM, so drop on by and have a pint! For more information visit the Firkin Group of Pubs at www.firkinpubs.com

Cuisine Choices
















