Big Daddy's Crab Shack Vodka and Oyster Bar

780 Baseline Rd, Ottawa
(613) 224-3432

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Alligator Bites Chicken Wings and Scallops & Sausage on Potatoe
Seafood Fondue Dip Served with Garlic Naan Tortilla Chips
Pan-Seared or New Orleans Blackened Salmon
Crab Cakes and Alligator Bites
Steak and Goat Cheese Salad
Oysters on the Half Shell
Blackened New York Steak
Scallops and Sausage
Seafood Linguine
Creole Chicken

Menu

Featured items
Pan - Seared or New Orleans Blackened Salmon
6 ounces of atlantic salmon, blackening spice, lemon thyme yogurt, market vegetables, and choice of side.
Coconut Shrimp
Coconut battered, big Daddy's dip, and Thai chili dip.
Jambalaya
Blackened chicken, andouille, shrimp, okra, trinity, spicy tomato sauce, rice, and cornbread.
Surf & Turf
8 ounces top sirloin, 4 ounces, lobster tail, market vegetables, choice of side, and cornbread.
Steak & Goat Cheese Salad
Grilled London broil, fried goat's cheese, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and green beans.
Scallops and Sausage
Corn puree, Yukon gold potatoes, andouille, and scallops.

Appetizers
Coconut Shrimp
Coconut battered, big Daddy's dip, and Thai chili dip.
Scallops and Sausage
Corn puree, Yukon gold potatoes, andouille, and scallops.
Seafood Fondue Dip
Served with garlic naan and tortilla chips.
Cajun Calamari
Buttermilk marinade, cornmeal, cocktail sauce, and lime.
Bourbon Street Gumbo
Authentic southern andouille sausage, shrimp, and white rice.
Crab Cakes
Corn, lump crab, jalapeno pickle aioli, and cocktail sauce.
Chicken Wings
Jumbo wings, sour cream dip dry cajun, hot, medium, and mild.
Alabama Lawn Puppies
Buttermilk marinade alligator, jalapeno pickle aioli, and lemon.
Gumbo Poutine
Authentic southern andouille sausage, shrimp, and fries.
Fries
Crisp fresh cut of fries.

Salads
Steak & Goat Cheese Salad
Grilled London broil, fried goat's cheese, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and green beans.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, pancetta, garlic, and anchovy dressing.
Heritage Salad
Candied walnuts, feta, berries, pickled onion, tender greens, and balsamic.

Entrees
Jambalaya
Blackened chicken, andouille, shrimp, okra, trinity, spicy tomato sauce, rice, and cornbread.
Surf & Turf
8 ounces top sirloin, 4 ounces, lobster tail, market vegetables, choice of side, and cornbread.
Pan - Seared or New Orleans Blackened Salmon
6 ounces of atlantic salmon, blackening spice, lemon thyme yogurt, market vegetables, and choice of side.
Seafood Linguine
Creole cream sauce, roasted peppers, trinity, vegetables, shrimp, scallops, and garlic bread.
Creole Chicken
Seared chicken, creole cream, cremini, peppers, onions, market vegetables, choice of side, and cornbread.
Perth Beef Short Rib
10 ounces Alberta beef boneless rib, bordelaise, market vegetables, choice of side, and cornbread.
Creole Linguine
Creole cream sauce, roasted peppers, trinity, vegetables, and garlic bread.
Top Sirloin Steak - Charbroiled or Blackened
8 ounces top sirloin, market vegetables, choice of side, and cornbread.
Cajun Chicken Club
Blackened chicken, bacon, creole aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and fries.
Big Daddy's Hamburger
8 ounces chuck patty, soft roll, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and fries.

Dessert
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate layer cake from our friend Northfolk cafe perth.
Sticky Toffee Cake
Warm sponge, caramel, and toffee.
Raspberry Cheesecake
House-made New York style.

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Recent Reviews

Our first visit, but definitely not our last !!
Food was amazing, service impeccable!
Great fun atmosphere! Even met one of the owners. Do try the oysters or blackened alligator. We will be back for sure! Thx Alicia
August 2025
We showed up half an hour before closing without realizing the time and felt really bad when we realized after we ordered.

Despite the late hour our server/bartender was incredibly friendly and welcoming and we had a wonderful dining experience.

We had martinis, mussels, oysters and everything was 10/10.

Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back (at a normal dinner hour next time!)
July 2025
I haven't been here in years! But I was really jonesing for some jambalaya and there aren't too many options in town. The jambalaya was quite good with lots of seafood. The fish and chips look like tasty as well and the surf and turf was good. We had the alligator bites to start off, blackened, but they were somewhat underwhelming. Service was friendly and accommodating. Not inexpensive for lunch, but good sized portions ease the sting little. Lunch for 6 was...
July 2025

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Big Daddy's Crab Shack Vodka and Oyster Bar

780 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0A3
(613) 224-3432