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Empire Grill |
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47 Clarence St ByWard Market, Ottawa K1N 9K1 • 613-241-1343
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Trendy and popular, the Empire Grill serves well as a date place or for a business dinner. The varied menu has wide appeal, with pastas, fish and chicken dishes. But it's the steaks that get most of the attention. Albert AAA Angus Beef, aged 28 days and grilled to your specifications, topped with a choice of sauces like green peppercorn jus and portobello-chipotle-red wine reduction, and served alongside fries, garlic mashed or onion rings. The bar serves up several microbrews, delectable martinis and a fine selection of wine and scotch. |
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The Works |
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326 Richmond Rd, Ottawa • 613-564-0406
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The humble hamburger never had it so good! First select a burger: organic ground beef, whole chicken breast, veggie, ground turkey, Portobello or salmon. Then choose your toppings – the list of combinations is truly astounding. Try the Blazing Saddle (refried beans, salsa, jack cheese and sour cream), the Sweet Ride (caramelized onions, ripe pear and Brie), the Spartacat (gouda, bacon and avocado), or the Olive Oyl (spinach, tomato, garlic, feta and black olives). Accompany this masterpiece of a burger with a stack of onion rings, poutine (a mess of gravy-topped fries) and an honest milkshake, and you'll be stuffed for the day. |
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Zaks |
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16 ByWard Market ByWard Market, Ottawa K1N 7A1 • 613-241-2401
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This classic, 50s-style diner offers one of the downtown area's most unique atmospheres and a wide variety of menu options. Breakfast is served throughout the day, but Zak's is also well known for its burgers, fries, milkshakes, and fresh-baked apple pies. |
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Al's Steakhouse & Seafood |
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327 Elgin St, Ottawa K2P 1M5 • 613-233-7111
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Longtime Ottawa favorite Al's opened in 1967, and to this day offers some of the best steaks in town. Aged Angus beef is charcoal grilled and served with your choice of vegetable and potato. Not in the mood for red meat? Al's has a good selection of alternatives, such as pan-seared orange roughy, shrimp scampi, goat cheese stuffed chicken, and broiled lobster tails. |
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Allium |
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87 Holland Ave, Ottawa K1Y 0Y1 • 613-792-1313
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Almost from the time it opened in 2004, Allium has garnered raves for its friendly neighborhood atmosphere and reliably good food, contemporary but nothing too avant garde. The menu changes frequently, so you can be sure everything is made with the freshest ingredients. You might enjoy bacon-wrapped chicken with crispy braised ostrich ravioli, beef tenderloin with herb polenta, steak frites with chili aioli, or herb roasted duck breast with truffle scented risotto. Desserts are traditional and gooey: banoffee pie, crème brûlée, tart tatin. |
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Black Cat Bistro |
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428 Preston St, Ottawa K1S 3K3 • 613-569-9998
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Owner Richard Urquhart's upscale bistro has earned accolades – with good reason. A favorite, the restaurant presents modern French/Canadian fare such as duck confit with wild mushroom spätzle, rack of lamb with potato-cheddar hash, and seared scallops with lemon confit and sage sabayon. The decor is modern and minimalist – which makes the artistic plating of each dish even more pleasing. Wines play an important role, and while the list may seem brief, it's full of uniformly wonderful choices. Great service too. |
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Blue Cactus |
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2 ByWard Market ByWard Market, Ottawa K1N 7A1 • 613-241 7061
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The Blue Cactus takes a rather wide-ranging approach to food, highlighting Southwestern, Mexican, Italian and Cajun dishes. The menu is lengthy with appetizers such as nachos, bruschetta and Cajun calamari; mains run the gamut from burgers and sandwiches to pizza and pasta to fajitas and steaks. There's a lot to choose from, so everyone in your group should be able to find something that appeals. Weekend nights take on a nightclub atmosphere with DJs and great drinks. |
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Eggspectation |
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171 Bank St, Ottawa K2P 1W5 • 613-569-6505 • 877-569-3447
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With the likes of Eggsuberant and Eggstravaganza gracing the menu at this Centretown restaurant, it doesn't take an "egghead" to know where to head for some "eggcellent" breakfast eats. Indeed, here, eggs are everything, from fabulous breakfasts to lunches to egg-snacks. If you want to go the "safe but tasty" route, try one of their mammoth omelets or an order of poached eggs. The Eggs Benedict is nothing short of divine. |
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Foundation |
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18B York St ByWard Market, Ottawa K1N 5S6 • 613-562-9331
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A top choice for a business dinner or a date, Foundation offers a stylish setting and a varied menu with broad appeal. Start with veggie spring rolls, marsala chicken satay or tuna tartar. Main courses include fantastic grilled steaks, maple glazed salmon, and a selection of fondues. Cocktails are creative and mixed with top shelf liquors, and the wine list is well-chosen. |
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Hy's |
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170 Queen St, Ottawa K1P 5E1 • 613-234-4545
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Part of a small, historic steakhouse chain, Hy's is something of an institution, and it's a lovely place to enjoy a special night out. Perfectly aged steaks are the draw, with several cuts and preparations available, from an expertly charcoal-broiled NY strip to a more elaborate filet mignon topped with crab and hollandaise. The Cajun spice-rubbed ribeye is a winner, but one of the most popular choices is prime rib served with Yorkshire pudding. Sides include beer battered onion rings, fresh spinach or asparagus, and grilled tomatoes. |
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