Ottawa Restaurant Reviews

42 York Street
Ottawa, ON
tel. (613) 562-7827

Reviewed by Victoria Garland and Alex Massaad

These people are in fact my neighbors, so I will have to hold my punches on this one. I’m not sure why I would ever order online with them ever again, I did once, and it took over two hours. When I called, they eventually told me that there was only one driver for 3 stores, and he was new today.

Great, thanks alot Quiznos, A little notice would be nice considering this was supposed to be my meal.

Never order Quiznos delivery!

50 Rideau Street, Suite #300, Ottawa ON K1N 9J7 (entrance at Rideau & Sussex)
Tel. 613.236.6565

The Exchange (homepage)

Reviewed by Victoria Garland and Alex Massaad

Deep Fried Pretzels. We all love pretzels when they’re salty, we love them even more when they’re deep fried and salty.

Victoria used to frequent this Pub back before the renovation (when it was called The Elephant and Castle) specifically for the bangers and mash along with these deep fried pretzels. We’re both pleased to see these items carried over to the menu after their recent re opening around March 2010.

If you’re downtown, or shopping at the Rideau Centre, this is a great place to stop off, enjoy a beer and grab some delicious appetizers!

The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro (visit their homepage)

580 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
613.235.0406

1 order Belgian Frites as appetizer
1 Greek Goddess Burger
1 Avril’s Avocado Avalanche
2 medium Milkshakes

Total Bill for two people dining: $48.36

Reviewed by: Alex Massaad

Victoria and I arrived a little after 3pm, right after I finished a mid-day magic show for my other job as a magician in Ottawa. The first thing I can advise is BE PREPARED TO WAIT.

This place is packed. Which for me was a good thing since it’s always a good indication of a delicious menu. We waited about 35 minutes in total, more than enough time to read their extensive menu and get your tummy grumbling. They took our drink orders about half way through our wait, which was a clever way to keep us in the restaurant rather than head elsewhere.

When we finally sat and ordered we were greeted with our milkshakes, mine was a strawberry banana and Victoria opted for wheat grass juice (!!!). Adding to the “flair” of The Works is their measuring cup delivery of all non-alcoholic drinks (you can still get pint glasses if you’re drinking beer though, I’m tempted to see if this is the one place on earth that might serve a pitcher with a straw . . .)

Their Belgian Frites, according to their menu are “a trio platter of fresh-cut Factory Fries, crispy breaded Onion Rings & our amazing Sweet Potato Strings & 3 cool Dipsticks for dipping.” They were more than enough for both of us and by the time our burgers arrived, with their own sides, we were almost completely stuffed.

The burgers were fantastic and made for excellent leftovers the next day. We only managed to eat half of the burger. I give this a rating of 4 out of 5, which is a lot since I generally rate highly on the experience. While I’m not running out the door to go back, I definitely will, when I’m prepared for the wait though! Also since I was driving I could not have any beer, I think this would also improve the entire dining experience.

Reviewed by Alex Massaad
When last Sunday rolled around it was snowy and cold; I did not want to hunt far for food.
It was definitely a fish and chips lunch-day. The fish is usually pretty good at most places in the market, so Victoria and I really wanted to find a place that had excellent french fries. Heart and Crown was close, and fit the bill.
Unfortunately our laisez-fair attitude towards the aquatic component of the meal came back to bit us in end. The fried fish fell apart so easily that it was an effort to eat. The fries were good, but the flakey fish made me wish I just went to The Brig instead.
Overall I give this Fish and Chips 2 stars out of a possible 5, but would go back for their other delicious food still.

Jimmy The Greek
50 Rideau Street (Rideau Centre Food Court)
Total Bill: $7.90
Reviewed by: Alex Massaad
Well today I felt like a mean Greek salad and Jimmy The Greek has never disappointed me before. It’s close, fresh and always very very tasty; what more could I ask for at lunch?
I decided at the last minute to add the chicken and I can honestly say, this was the best decision I’ve made all day.
I give the Greek Salad w/ chicken a 3.75 out of possible 5 stars. I would take this rating with a grain of salt, it all depends on how good the rest of the food gets from here on out. If I stick to pub food this one will move on up to a 4. Maybe I will re-review this one some day . . .