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Irene's Pub
Cozy Bank Street pub with Thursday pay-what-you-can blues sessions, Sunday Night Revue, a pool table, and summer patio.
Patty''s Pub
Ottawa's first Irish pub, established 1975 — serving Old Ottawa South for nearly 50 years with Ashton Brewing craft ales, weekend live music, and a pet-friendly patio.
Mati
Modern Mediterranean fine dining on Preston Street. Famous for show-stopping seafood towers and refined crudo dishes alongside charcoal-grilled steaks.
Jigsaw Escape Rooms
Ottawa's largest escape room selection with 10 themed rooms in ByWard Market — horror, mystery, and adventure at $32.99/person.
Anthony's Pizza
Ottawa's original Pizza Napoletana. Wood-fired in a hand-built stone oven using old world techniques. Featured on Food Network's Top 12 Pizzerias Across Canada.
Smash Daddy
Ottawa's first Wagyu smash burger food truck, now with four locations serving Halal-certified AAA Canadian beef burgers and beef tallow fries.
East India Company
Ottawa institution serving Indian food for over 40 years. Famous for the lunch buffet — one of the best in the city. Family-run with locations downtown and in the west end.
Banditos
A Southern California-inspired taco and street food spot on Bank Street in the Glebe with a dog-friendly patio, scratch-made food, and daily specials.
The Great Canadian Poutinerie
Family-owned poutinerie serving Ottawa's best poutine with crispy fries, squeaky curds, and rich gravy for over 14 years.
Siam Bistro
One of the first Thai restaurants in Ottawa, serving Wellington Village for over 30 years. Known for generous portions and intense flavours.
Sparks Street
Canada's first permanent pedestrian mall, established in 1967. The car-free promenade stretches four blocks between Elgin and Lyon streets, one block south of Parliament Hill. Features heritage buildings, restaurant patios, and summer festivals including the Ottawa International Buskerfest.
MacLaren's on Elgin
Elgin Street sports bar and pool hall with 25 tables, 30+ 4K TVs, and a full kitchen — on Sens Mile since 1997.