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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.
Brasserie du Bas-Canada
Gatineau microbrewery specializing in IPAs and stouts, with two locations on Boul. de la Gappe and in Hautes-Plaines. Listed on Tourisme Outaouais top microbreweries.
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.
Pizza Nerds
Creative wood-fired pizzeria with a cult following. Multi-day fermented dough, Ottawa-inspired toppings, and options for vegan and gluten-free eaters.
J:unique Kitchen
A Vancouver-style sushi spot on Cooper Street with creative rolls and expertly crafted nigiri. Dinner only, closed Mondays. One of Ottawa's most acclaimed sushi restaurants.
Broadway Bar & Grill (Prince of Wales)
Neighbourhood bar-and-grill on Prince of Wales Drive with free live music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday — cocktails, food, and local performers.
New Pho Bo Ga La
A Chinatown Vietnamese restaurant on Somerset Street open until 4am on weekends, serving large bowls of pho and noodle dishes.
Orleans Bowling Centre
A 32-lane five-pin bowling centre in Orleans with billiards, darts, a full bar, and Friday karaoke — open since 1989.
Restaurant Dinty's
Long-running Aylmer family restaurant on Chemin d'Aylmer with Greek and Canadian classics — Fish & Chips, Banquet Burger, souvlaki, and the Dinty's Special Pizza. An Aylmer institution.