15 Best American Restaurants in Ottawa

“what a wonderful place with a very friendly staff and excellent food.“

“Amazing experience at Harvey’s! The food was fresh, hot, and made exactly how I wanted it. The burgers were juicy, the fries were perfectly crispy, and the toppings bar was well stocked. The staff was friendly, quick, and very welcoming, which made the visit even better. Great quality, great service, and consistent every time. Definitely coming back!“

“love their fries and gravy“

“What a gem!!! Searching for oysters for Christmas Eve and found what will become my favorite spot in Ottawa. Asked for the surf and turf Board prior to arrival and got it even though it was not on the holiday menu! Thanks for a perfect service on a perfect holiday!“

“10/10! The White Album was amazing and some of the best garlic sauce I've ever had! They have incredible food.“

“The Barpa burger is my favourite burger in the whole region. Especially with the slice of roasted red pepper they added on for me!“

“We visit this location every few months or so when we are in Ottawa to shop across the street at the Costco Business Center and I have to say they are the most amazing staff. Friendly and attentive. We were served by Terra (sp?) who was a pleasure to chat with. Food was hot and fresh and we did not have to wait long. She filled out drinks promptly as well. The loaded baked potato soup which is seasonal was amazing that we ordered 2 more soups to go to have for lunch the next day. I hope they decide to make it a regular option! I also spoke with one of the managers, Andrew, who was a delight to chat with as well. This location goes above and beyond for their clients and are so friendly like you are family. Swiss Chalet should be proud to have such a great team representing them and their brand!“

“I'm always in for trying somewhere new... I'm glad I stopped in for lunch today! I had the roadhouse beef dip hoagie and it was absolutely delicious! The staff were very friendly! All in all, from food, staff, atmosphere, decor it was without a doubt 10/10!!!“

“We haven’t been there for 15 years and the staff were all friendly and served us the biggest nachos I’ve ever seen. Everything was perfect!“

“comedy night every Tuesday at 8pm is awesome👍“

“Excellent experience!

It was our first time here, and we enjoyed everything. The food and service were both excellent, and the IPA was a great choice to go with the meal. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy a good dinner after a long 10-hour drive.

Thanks again — we’ll definitely be back, and I highly recommend this spot!“

“The Manx pub is a great place. Not very big, lots of atmosphere. Food is great, large portions and reasonably priced 😁 *****“

“This restaurant is a gem, especially for weekend brunch. As a local permanent makeup artist with a studio downtown this is my favourite place to grab a full slow-food breakfast before my first client arrives. The table settings are luxury class with white linens and proper settings. The variety and quality of food is excellent. I imagine that travellers staying in the hotel would have an excellent experience. Having tried other hotel restaurants in the downtown core I can say that the Carleton Grill is competing very well.“

“While staying at the Courtyard by Marriott and seeing good reviews of the Bistro, we came here on the last day for breakfast.The food was overall ok. The flatbread was especially great. The burrito was a bit tough (the tortilla was a bit over toasted/grilled).In the photos I’m also showing the normal French toast vs. the kids menu French toast.The service was great. Staff was friendly.The restaurant is open concept located on the ground floor adjacent to the hotel seating area.Overall a good choice for breakfast.

Kid-friendliness: They have kid menu (although not displayed on the main menu)“