43 Best Seafood Restaurants in Ottawa

“we just came home from a delicious meal tonight of calamari and then is the mean we had pasta with king crap and the co in the coconut sauce. the service was excellent the food as always top notch. What else can I say it is my favourite favourite restaurant and where I always take people when we have people from out of town. Thank you Pelican Grill for always meeting my high expectations“

“Came here on a recent visit for a pre birthday dinner with my elderly mom.The staff was wonderful, both with her and with the service in general. Bit of a hiccup which meant we had to move tables, my mom was not happy, but they handled it so very well.Food was great along with the atmosphere, they had a great selection of sizes of steak - important especially when there is an elderly guest. The staff and food made this trip to a restaurant with my mom one of the best that I have had for very long time. Will be back for sure.“

“A rare high-value barbecue buffet restaurant in Ottawa，The food and drinks are guaranteed to be very fresh, with a distinct Japanese flavor. The staff are very friendly, and the service is prompt. This restaurant became the one I frequented the most during my graduate studies in uottawa.“

“Stolen Goods is exactly the kind of place Downtown Ottawa has been in desperate need of. Fair warning: the venue is small, so get a reservation to avoid disappointment at the door.The care and passion that Ray, Mike and Adam put into making each drink and menu item can be felt. It really is an experience, and they are artists of their craft.We have visited this bar at least a dozen times since it opened and the service and quality have never wavered. Ray is usually our server and he is friendly, funny, and is always willing to tell you more about the creation process of their menus.The menu is varied with some unique options that are well worth the venture (Three Brothers is a favourite of ours!). With constantly changing drink and food options it feels new and exciting each time you go, and there's always something for even the pickiest of drinkers. Their special events are also always a blast!This truly is a local gem and I cannot wait to see what this team comes up with next!“

“Excellent food, taste and presentation with stunning setting and warm ambience makes this restaurant dinner a beautiful experience. Waiters are friendly and hands on. Been here before; this evening there was some delays with the starters, but they were apologetic and gracious about it. Overall good experience, highly recommended.“

“Really delicious Korean fried chicken! They fry the entire chicken and then coat in a delicious sauce! Really a unique experience. They also have amazing friend rice and glass noodles. They have very limited seating but offer take away and quick service too. Definitely worth checking out!“

“I was in the area on a Monday and dropped in for dinner without a reservation, they were able to fit us in at the bar.The bartender who served us was excellent, the food was delicious, the decor and atmosphere was great.It was a very nice place that didn't have a pretentious vibe.“

“One of my favourite places in Ottawa. Great food, and some of the best wine you'll find in the city. Friendly and knowledgable staff too. Try the orange wine, the oysters, the char... It's all good. A little pricey but well worth it if you feel like splurging a bit.“

“The atmosphere going in is between rustic and homy, giving a quiet chicness that is both relaxing and comforting.The staff is pleasant and smiling, serving you with care and purpose.The food is beyond what I've had in years. Both tasty and complex without being overwhelming, opposing a few other high(-ish) end restaurants I went to previously. It's by no means cheap, so you should go for an occasion, but the quality of the food is on point and beyond.And by God's, that cheesecake was silky-smooth, without being too sweet.Great restaurant, it get a high recommendation from me.“

“Cameron made our night dude! Met us with the energy we needed for our night and what a fun place. I have never tried Bouillabaisse, and am I ever glad I did! What an incredible punch in the flavors. We enjoyed the fresh buns and the toasts but filled too much for what was to be our fav carrot cake. Tiffany took over from Cam our man and made us feel equally as special. We meet lots of people and found the staff experience, including the lovely lady who sat us, to be among the best we've met.“

“If you are a visitor to Ottawa and like to have a casual dinner with fresh seafood, Whalebone is the place! As an Ottawan, I have been to Whalebone on Bank st many times. This little restaurant always gives me the feeling of local restaurants in the ‘80 where every one of the staff says hello to you when you enter the door or waves good-bye at the end. The food is alway fresh and excellent. The servers are polite, tentative and friendly. It makes you feel retro atmosphere because they play vinyl records although the music is a little too loud to my liking. In general I highly recommend Whalebone on Bank street.“

“Food, ambiance, service - one word “perfection”. Our server, Terry, was the most knowledgeable, kind and attentive ! He was also extremely detailed oriented. Harmons hire people who truly love their job, and it exhibits in their excellent service to clients. We are grateful to have this restaurant in the heart of our city. Thank you for a beautiful evening ?“

“Visited the Elmdale for my first time earlier tonight – what a delightful spot! My date encouraged me to try the Chowder and let's just say it left me WOWder'd – can't forget to mention the Beef Tartare, too. Yum. Our main server was so great, but every server that passed checked on us as needed. Nice to hear local artist Shawn Tavenier do some sweet covers too, really added to the experience. Can't wait to go back for oysters!“

“The food is innovative, beautifully presented and delicious. The service is excellent. We have enjoyed Ray’s service several times, and Amanda always offers a friendly greeting and good advice on wine pairings. Highly recommend their takeout options as well.“

“Wow... By far and I mean BY FAR the best dim sum I've had in a long time. The food was delicious and fresh, the portions perfect and the service impeccable. Very happy to have discovered this awesome little place. At a more than fair price to boot!“

“If you’re in ottawa and in the mood for fish definitely visit this place. I had the salmon combo with some rice and tabouli and I cannot explain how wonderful it was. The rice was full of flavour and the salmon was top quality. Not to mention, the portions are extremely generous and the staff are so welcoming and patient. For sure coming back!“

“Best fish I've ever had! I'm from Switzerland where Spaetzli was much more common and it's one of my favorite side dishes - they nailed it too. Everything from appetizer to dessert was delicious and very carefully thought of. I would have liked a bigger uni on the oyster but it was still amazing. 10/10!“

“Super excited to find a Chinese restaurant that has very authentic Cantonese flavours and is probably one of the only places in Ottawa that has a similar taste to what you can find in Toronto. Wok Hey seems to have inherited the Google Maps page of the previous restaurant but it is in fact under new ownership since about 7 months ago.We got the pepper salt pork chop, fish with tofu, and stir fried rice noodles with beef. Everything was cooked well and the seasoning is spot on for our tastes. The noodles had some wok hei flavour, the pork chop was fried nicely and with a good amount of aromatics, and the fish tofu had a freshly fried tofu and a good sauce that held its texture till the end of the meal.Staff are very nice. 10% off pick up orders. We will definitely be back to try more dishes.“

“The attention to detail in every aspect of the dining experience was truly remarkable. The ambiance was perfect for a romantic evening or a celebratory gathering with friends and family. The decor was elegant yet cozy, creating a charming ambiance that made us feel right at home.Now, let's talk about the food. Oh my goodness, where do I even begin? Each dish was a masterpiece, expertly crafted with the finest ingredients and bursting with flavour. It's clear that the chefs here are passionate about their craft and dedicated to delivering an unforgettable culinary experience.And let's not forget about the impeccable service. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was nothing short of perfection. From helping us navigate the menu to recommending the perfect wine pairing, his expertise added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening.In summary, this Italian restaurant is an absolute gem. Whether you're a food enthusiast looking for an exceptional dining experience or simply craving delicious Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere, this place has it all. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Five stars all the way!“

“Being from Nova Scotia, I grew up along the Bay of Fundy and knew the local fisherman, which I got fresh seafood from. The flavor of the fish we had from this food truck tasted like it just came out of the ocean. The owner was exceptionally polite and the customer service was bar none. Their concept of recycling food trays, is an excellent service as well. The servings were massive?. Definitely recommend this place to homesick maritimers?.“

“Lettie and I visited Fred at his new restaurant yesterday (09/26/2015) and as usual, Fred's food was fabulous! We started with the Ginger Beer, which is undoubtedly the best I've ever had, subtle undertones of vanilla and cinnamon followed up by tons of ginger. We wanted to try the Sorrel drink, but after the Ginger Beer, I'm not sure it would rank. Fred made up some fish cakes for us, and being from the Maritimes, they were as good as any my Mom used to make, except Mom never put the great dipping sauce with them that Fred does. Our main course was Beef and Goat Rotis with salad. If you are not truly hungry, plan on taking some home because you'll be hard pressed to finish the plate. Fred has perfected his receipe for roti, and they were great as usual. We opted for very little heat to no heat, allowing the flavours to come through, and I'm glad we did as sometimes heat can overpower the combinations that make the dish. Rice and peas, fried plantain, sweet potato, broccoli and green beans were on the plate, adding to the variety of flavours and textures. We so wanted to try some dessert in house, but opted for a piece of Fred's own vegan chocolate cake to take home. It looks delicious and we're looking forward to having it with the leftovers we carted home. As we were getting ready to leave, Fred said he had some of his homemade apple pies in the oven and offered to sell us one. We decided to give it a try and are we glad we did! We both love apple pie and this one is one of the best either of us has ever had! I bake pies too, but I can't match what Fred did to this one. If this is on the board, you gotta try it. We live in Stittsville, so it's a long trek to the heart of downtown, but visiting Fred's place will give us a reason to make the drive. I'm going to try the Jerk Wings the next time.....“

“Amazing it a great word to use. From the time we arrived, seated at our table for our family celebration. The services was impeccable, The Staff (Birjan K and his helper) were the best at helping us with our selections and giving us great advice and finally to Mercedes Gordon for making our evening a memoriable one.. Until the next time...“

“You're looking for the complete package? Excellent food, ambiance and exceptional service, look no further. Just when you thought you couldn't get it all....you can.Come to the Keg Hunt Club and experience the best service by the best dinning room server Christine. If you are lucky enough to have her as your server you will be impressed. Exceptional client interaction, patient and kind. Doesn't rush you through the dinner service and provides suggestions on the various options. If you enjoy actually interacting with others Christine excels in this field. You won't be disappointed she is a pro at providing a positive memorable customer service (PMCE). Thanks Christine.“

“I gave food a 4 star, atmosphere a 4 star but service ? If I can rate higher, I would rate higher than 5 for Martine. She was so patient, took the time to answer our questions and even recommended some delicious options. Give this woman a raise!“

“The dining experience was honestly the best I had ever seen! When we walked in it was super cozy and inviting. The burgers were big especially for the price and were extremely juicy.Our server, Robyn, was the best! She displayed kindness and attentiveness towards our little cousin. Needless to say, she made us feel like family. Both the food and amazing service have made Digby's a top place to visit for breakfast, lunch and dinner!This place is worth the visit! Thank you, Robyn, we hope to see you again soon!Dietary restrictions: Everything there is halal.Kid-friendliness: The staff is super friendly with kids and their is plenty of food for them to choose from!“

“Nice spot for a tasty fish dinner! Friendly atmosphere and service. The seafood platter was very well presented and better than I expected!Dietary restrictions: They were very helpful when presented with a fairly restricted diet (gluten-free, onion and garlic-free and dairy-free). That meal too was very tasty!“

“Almost a 5 start had it not be the dry appetizers (satays). Other than that, the main dish (4 different ones) were fantastic! Perfectly spicy to our taste! Perfectly not for those who didn't want spicy. Perfectly "coconuty". Portions were generous! Price was affordable! We are definitely gonna come back and talk about this Little Elephant gem restaurant!Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome but they didn't seem to have apple juice which was not a deal breaker.“

“I love love love smoked&candied salmon so it’s great to have a local location to pick up this treat. Also love getting Arctic char and other smoked fish options. I admire the dedication of this business to support sustainable seafood. The takeout sandwiches from Kent St were well-loved in my house, so sad to see they are not available right now, but I look forward to when I can get a smoked fish sandwich again and will support the other locations in the meantime :)“

“I have ordered delivery a few times and the food is amazing!!! Flavourful and fresh... no mushy veggies! The stir-fry chicken curry has just the right amount of spice! The spring rolls are big and stuffed full! The take out cartons were packed so there are several servings to enjoy!“

“I’ve always loved red lobster especially this location food is always great service is on point. I had the lobster and shrimp tacos.. I think it’s a new item I didn’t love it I usually get the ultimate feast that’s my fav but I decided to be bold and try something new but it wasn’t for me that’s not to say it’s any fault of the restaurant it’s my own personal taste I just didn’t know it would be breaded and breaded meat in a taco was weird to me but otherwise amazing as always.“

“Nestled in the heart of the city, this culinary gem exceeded expectations, particularly with their divine Lobster Alfredo. Each bite was a harmonious symphony of flavors, with the rich creaminess of the Alfredo sauce beautifully complementing the tender sweetness of the lobster meat.“

“I had spent a good part of my day exploring the Glebe. I had driven back to the hotel. It was probably around 6 pm when the thought of fetching dinner came to me. I parked in the outdoor lot and pulled out my Uber Eats app to discover what was around me. Giant Panda Restaurant looked promising.In my car, I placed this takeout order:- Beef fried rice- Wontons with hot peanut sauce- Creamy chicken sweet corn soup- Mango bubble tea with coconut jellyThe drive wasn't all that far for me. it was maybe eight minutes.This eatery is on the lower level of an apartment building. There isn't a place to park in front of the main entrance on Lees Avenue. I don't recommend parking on this street. It's a single lane in either direction and you are close the ramp that gets you eastbound on highway 417. Instead, drive up the ramp on the right when you are looking at the eatery's main entrance. I recommend hanging a sharp left when you are up on the second floor. There is parking in front of this eatery's back entrance. I didn't find any spots there, so I parked in front of the apartment building. It worked out fine. It was a slightly longer walk.This place does not have an elevator from the back entrance. You basically descend a long staircase to get to the main floor. When I got there, I nice man said hi. I reciprocated and indicated that I had an Uber Eats order. He nodded and carefully got my two packages. The first one was my food in a brown paper bag. The other was a small bag with my bubble tea. I smiled and thanked him for my order. I then ascended the stairs. My order wasn't crazy size-wise. I'm thinking that if you are doing takeout with a large order, you need to find extra help to carry them up the stairs!I walked over to my car. I carefully placed my food and drink in it, and then drove back to the hotel.When I got to my room, I chowed down.The creamy chicken sweet corn soup had excellent flavour. It was naturally sweet from the corn and chicken. I loved the corn kernels that you get with every spoonful. I'm normally not a huge egg drop soup person. However, there wasn't all that much egg in this soup that it appealed to me. The soup needed more corn starch to thicken the soup, though.My mango bubble tea was yummy. I couldn't customize the sugar level. My guess is that it was at 25%. It was slightly sweet, which I didn't mind. The mango flavour made me happy. The coconut jelly was excellent. I have been into wontons and dumplings as of late. I got the wontons with hot peanut sauce. Delicious! The filling was generous and yummy. The wrapper was solid around each wonton. The sauce was spot on, with a nice balance of chili oil and peanut sauce. The chopped peanuts and green onions tied everything together. This dish rivals that from Bingz. I highly recommend this dish if you like wontons in a flavourful chili sauce and are a peanut fan.I also am not a regular beef fried rice person. I couldn't tell you when I last had some. I went with it here. It was authentically yummy.The beef was tender and flavourful. The sear on these morsels of beef was excellent. The fried rice was perfectly done. There weren't any lumps or bumps. It also had green onions, which made me happy.It was on the slightly greasy side. I need to specify less oil when I order this dish next time. The oil wasn't horribly disgusting, but you did see the shine at the bottom of the container. My meal came with a fortune cookie. I like seeing Pac-man as a cookie. I don't recall what my fortune was. I certainly didn't win the lottery.I had a wonderful experience here. I hope to return and try more items. Perhaps I'll get noodles next time.(275)“

“The best place for fish in Ottawa! Such a great family atmosphere - we’ve been going for years for special occasions. The side dishes such as rice, salad and potato’s are really amazing and cannot recommend getting them enough! Everything is 10/10.“

“We cannot recommend The Keg Manor enough. We enjoyed an incredible celebration of life for my mother in their outdoor patio in May. The staff were top notch. The food was incredible and everyone mentioned to us how they loved everything. If you’re looking for a gorgeous summer/fall outdoor venue, this is a hidden gem in the city. Thank you to everyone who made this rough day, simple, easy and touching.“

“We had a reservation at 7:00 pm booked a week out and got to the restaurant ten minutes before. We were with my elderly parents and checked in with the hostess who said they were just cleaning off a table. Fifteen minutes later we checked in again and another hostess said they were now trying to FIND us a table. All this while many other guests coming in after us were being seated. I'd understand if we were a walk-in, but we had a reso. Finally close to 7:30 after asking what appeared to be a manager, we finally sat down. The hostess who kept rolling her eyes then proceeded to slam the menus down on the table and walk away. I was really surprised as I regularly go to many different Keg locations and have never been shocked by the service. Our server definitely made up for it, as she was super lovely and saved the night for us. I've worked in the restaurant industry for many years, so I try to be more understanding but I couldn't believe how the hostesses handled that situation, not to mention the attitude and not even close to a "I'm sorry for the wait." The front of house staff at this location definitely need a brush up on their customer service.“

“I visited Feb 16th with a reservation. Oysters were amazing with minor shell breakage and the kitchen graciously took my order to have them with extra lemon and hotsauce as is traditional even though it wasnt on the menu. The waitress was amazing and the service was on par with the atmophere and both were devine and elegant. Prices are awesomeI had a very lovley experience and hope to come back again. My only issue was that the waitress didnt ask how my partner would have liked his steak on the salad and it came out to undercooked for him which I ended up eatting. I thought the steak was good and cooked med rare which is my prefrence but not the person who ordered it.“

“Saw the restaurant during the week and could smell delicious BBQ in the air. Told my family what we were going to have on Friday for dinner. Well Friday arrived and I ordered 3 BBQ chicken combos. It did not disappoint! True freshly home cooked meals. Spice was just right! Will definitely be back. Thank you for the great meal. Polite and friendly service!“

“we ordered 3 different sushi and edamame. the food was really good, and even the designed the dish which felt really good. salmon was fresh and we loved it.atmosphere was great. music was light and felt nice.The server was the best. She treated us like we were home. She filled our glasses several times during our time there. She really really was the best.we are definitely going there again.“

“Just love the waterfront location. Service was excellent - attentive, prompt, and friendly.We were there for lunch and I ordered the salmon - while its more of a dinner entree, I just love it and can't resist and it did not disappoint!DELICIOUS!“

“Ordered the handmade noodles with chili tofu on the side and it was delicious! The spices in the chili tofu were fantastic and complemented the fried noodles well. Wasn't a designated veg option but would highly recommend this combination for vegetarians if you happen to visit.“

“Eight of us celebrated a relatives lunch here today. The server was incredibly friendly and helpful. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. I ordered the special at $28, Red Snapper on a Cod Cale with asparagus and a Caviar Butter Sauce. Cooked perfect and looked good.Vegetarian options: They had several tempting vegetarian and vegan options.Parking: The Byward Market is always busy so we parked across the street at the Rideau Centre .Kid-friendliness: Young kids were there and seemed to be happy.“

“Despite the place looks like a diner, the food is good and the service is very attentive.I got a rare-blue filet mignon instead of rare one, but it was quickly corrected. The chef came to my table and discussed the issue as well as he offered options including a replacement. Finally I got what I ordered and it didn't take long.Prices are lower that at some fancy and fine-dining restaurants.Recommended.“

“Again this is a place you get what you pay for but it is fresh and if you’re craving seafood forget about red lobster this is handsdown no salt low salt kind of option with really really good portions. You’ll be able to take some home with you. It’s not quite the maritimes, but it’s very close to it.“