37 Best American Restaurants in Ottawa

“Sadaf and night crew are very nice, despite us coming in at the last hour. I hope they get to rest well...!! They deserve a 6/5 if I could!

The food is made perfectly for Harvey's food; if you don't like Harvey's you wont be surprised buTTT otherwise its crispy and salty and so good 😋

I havent gone to the restaurant during the daytime recently(as of writing) but even the few times I managed to, it was never really dirty? It's pretty pleasant to walk in and dine in.“

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

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

“love their fries and gravy“

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

“I had a great experience with AJ as my bartender. He was kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. He made sure everything was perfect and took the time to check in without ever being overbearing. You can tell he really cares about the people he’s serving and takes pride in what he does. I’d definitely recommend stopping by if he’s working.“

“Wow! Best pizza and Caesar salad!! La pizza est délicieuse. Belle découverte.“

“Excellent food and top-notch service. Thank you Cam!“

“neat, kind staff, good atmosphere“

“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!“

“We love Swiss Chalet and their great specials. The food is delicious. Although, this time the kitchen mixed up our orders and had to send back a couple of plates as veggies were cold. And mixed up the sides of the plates ordered. Usually, all is pretty good food wise so that's the only downside to this visit. Thank you.“

“Had a wonderful time at the new Barrhaven location. Food was good, staff was friendly and overall it was a great experience.“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“Best poutine I’ve ever tasted!
Delicious, fresh and mouth watering.
Not gonna forget the amazing manager that welcomes you as soon as you walk in and fast service , Dina was very nice welcoming friendly always has a smile on her face!
Dina is the best service you can meet .“

“There's not much else close by if you are at this hotel complex and it's quite good, The place is a little beat up and every seat in our booth had a visible stain on it, so they are probably due for a refresh. No big deal, food was good, portions maybe a little small. Service was excellent.“

“I enjoyed a nice quiet dinner at the Bistro. Natalie was warm and friendly and brightened up my evening!! Also the tomato soup and grilled cheese was exactly what I needed and was so delicious. For sure check out the bistro if youre staying here“

“July 16, 2026.
We had a wonderful server. Her name was Harshita. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. I would go back here just based on the service. When we went to pay the bill, we had several gift cards as well as a CAA discount card. She made the transactions flawless. Well done, young lady.“

“Excellent friendly service and delicious food. We will be back. Your eggs as are cooked perfectly and your hash browns so yummy.“

“I came for wing night. Emily, bartender/server was great!! Spot on service, very friendly and always with a smile. The wings were very good and the Broadway Lager was very good in taste and price.... $5 lager.... Thank you Emily fir your service.:))“

“Service was friendly & quick,great food and delicious pies.“

“Love the variety of options on the menu. I just wish you offered half portions... I really wanted nachos but the portion is enormous!!“

“I was here from Hamilton staying at the Hotel 6.9-6.11. All three cooks here very fast and they hustle to make sure you are satisfied. I was especially impressed with Rob who treated all tourists with respect and accomodated their Vegan needs. He made special accomodations for them. Side street parking is closeby and the place is very safe and clean. Food is fresh . Locals must pop in . I wish we had this place in Hamilton with a nice chill atmosphere. No rushed feeling to leave. Thanks !“

“I’m actually addicted to the bacon cheese dog lmfao“

“Harvey's is Cdn with veg burgers, veg recommended to help our earlthly environment. Website for Harvey's has been NOT user friendly for me. Staff at 216 Elgin in Ottawa and Winnipeg staff are friendly yet could smile more & joke! Wear name tags!

HO response was quick + follow-ups with Jaclyn Real Person! At 216 their Manager Rassi & Server Omar knew my name as we came in to enjoy HO make-good my suggestion of a complimentary veg burger & fave Strawberry Handspun Shake. Success with Harvey's app would have earned me points & loyalty benefits.

Maybe my old MS 7 vs newer MS10 caused missed menu items or my wrong entries on the app. More care might earn points to earn benefits like Burger Boss for $3 first one. I avoid buying anything American, use mainly Harvey's, Cdn A&W & local meals in tRump years. With reliable American Google OS! :) No McDs, Burger King, Dairy Queen or Starbucks. For takeout, I'd use Winnipeg's SKIP, not US DoorDash.“

“I really enjoyed my green curry bowl and a hoppy pint. A curry dish is one I don't often reach for, but I went on the recommendation of the server. I really enjoyed it and I definitely recommend it to others. It's not spicy and it was filling for lunch.“

“Great location! Fast and friendly service from a great staff. Really like Myriam, she is vibrant and lovely everytime I see her & she's been patiently waiting for this review! She deserves a raise & an extended vacation!!! THANK YOU ALL“

“Our family really loves the Carlingwood Harvey's, and it has become a regular part of our week. Everytime we arrive we greeted with a warm smile from Christina, who knows are order. Let's face it Harvey's burgers are the best! Why would I want to pay an extra $1 at Burger King's for an extra tomato while Harvey's set you with the topping the way you like it! This is great location; I'm sure you will love it too!“

“Always a good time and great experience“

“I love, love, love this place! To me Gabriel Pizza has the very best pizza in Ottawa and their spaghetti sauce is the very best sauce around as well and their pasta is always perfectly cooked! We order either pizza, spaghetti, or lasagna from this location at least once a week and the food is consistently delicious; we always use their delivery services, and the food always arrives hot and well within the Estimated Delivery Time. Next time you crave pizza or a delicious spaghetti or lasagna with meat sauce, turn to Gabriel Pizza for great taste and use this location for friendly, quick and accurate delivery!! Enjoy!!!“

“Polite and pleasant service.
Enjoyed an Angus hamburger today. Offered a nice choice of condiments plus tomatoes, onions, black olives, hot peppers, etc.
That was nice. Place is always clean.
Atmosphere O. K.
Harvey's is a fast food place after all.“

“great service and best price for awesome food. the music is great!! thanks“

“Great breakfast. Good service.“

“Great food and service“

“Ordered the big double burger combo. It was so tasty, juicy, and prepared as I requested. Best halal burger I've tasted! The people working there are very friendly and respectful. I'll be returning again with friends and family. Make sure you add the grilled mushrooms as well. Wishing them all the success.“