Ottawa Restaurant Reviews

2 Byward Market Square
Ottawa, ON K1N 7A1
(613) 241-7061

1 Pecan Salad $15.00
1 Chicken Fajita $23.00
2x 20 oz Beer $13.00

Total for two $57.00 (aprox)

We recently went out to the Blue Cactus to grab some food at night. I decided to go with a big salad but Victoria was quite hungry so she went for a Fajita.

My salad was fine but Victoria’s fajita came cold and was practically frozen by the end of the meal. She didn’t finish it but we did take it home.

I ate it the following day despite it being pretty terrible. All I really got was an overpriced salad and a beer that I could get anywhere.

The last time we were at this place a piece of glass was dropped on the second floor and landed in our food. I have nothing good to say.

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

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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!

(Ouch urban spooners, but I still think the long waits are worth the pretzels! )