I have been to Tavern on the Falls a number of times. It has a great atmosphere, view and the heaters / fire pits are great. The food was pretty good and the service was amazing. The people are extremely friendly and courteous. My wife and daughters loved our experiences and will definitely return. We will be back in September for a work luncheon. Looking forward to it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keumnim Lim
Fantastic view of the river and beautiful space! I gave 4 stars to save the 5 stars for perfect places. Nachos were plain, hotdogs were awesome đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dave Malcolm
Reasonably priced beer and snacks for such a cool unique location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kim Whattam
Unfortunately we were a group of 7 and didnât get our food for 1.5 hours and at that dime things were missing. We arrived and the place only had 2 tables occupied. Everyone else there got their food despite arriving after us. We kept asking but nothing was coming. We were told at one point that our order wasnât placed (it was going on one bill). This had never happened before but it was a very frustrating experience especially with a toddler with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Faisal Birch
The event last Saturday is still on my mind from how good it was. First time visiting and it was such a blast, great service from Ahmed especially, really hooked me up and went above and beyond! Canât wait for the next one
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Vera Goro
Honestly Iâm kind of dissapointed. I Really did want to love it, but there was an up charge of 1$ per taco for a tofu substitution ( instead of beef or chicken, which is generally more expensive then tofu, so up charging in this case seams odd to me). I expected something with more flavour or texture ( like maybe grilled with some sauce or crumbled ), but it was really just blocks of raw tofu in the taco with no noticeable seasoning or sauce. Maybe i got the wrong flavour of taco ( I got the Korean Beef ), but for 9$ per single taco with and up charge for a tofu substitution, I expected a little more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Melanie MacDonald
Group area has no shade.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
S
Its priced accordingly considering the location, which is the best part. Gorgeous views of the river and dam. Huge selection of seating, some in the shade, some in the sun. We got chips and salsa and a Hotdog, which were quite expensive at $9 and $7.50, but it's a gorgeous downtown location, so it is what it is.
We got cocktails, an Aperol spritz and a virgin ceasar, they were delicious. Had Aperol Spritz cocktails all over the world and this was the heftiest serving size of Aperol I've ever witnessed đ Bar staff were really lovely, polite and friendly.
The best place to park is at the French Embassy, and walk around to the left towards the dam and through the parking lot gate. It's free parking for 120 minutes. But there are often no spaces. If you can't find parking there, you can street park across the road and cross over at the traffic light crosswalk. Yeah it's quite hard to find, but for me I prefer this, because the harder the accessibility, the less people go there †It was quiet, music level was perfect, easy to have a conversation.
Honestly the only thing that was negative, was there are TONS of wasps. Landing in the drinks and on the food, one flew up my dress. Nobody got stung but it was very bothersome, especially for people who may be frightened of them. It would have been perfect if they put out wasp traps or something to control them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jawad Aboucha
Great spot with stunning views of the Rideau Falls. The patio is perfect in summer, staff are friendly, and the drinks hit the spot. One of Ottawaâs best patios!
E Weiss
Little tavern tucked away(out of sight) from the road with a lovely view of the rivers. There are various seating areas for 2-8 persons. It's a busy place but worth the view. Washrooms are down some stairs beside the bar in a back hallway.
Came here for a team lunch and utterly disappointed in the options for vegetarians. How in your right mind are you charging $6 for tofu when a whole pack of tofu is $2. Costs an arm and a leg for mediocre veg food. I left with a drink only. The cost of the food options vs portion size is abysmal. Eat before you come. Cute views and drinks are nice (non alcoholic options).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Amanda Kachadoorian Jordi
My husband and I biked here to grab some food. The trail to the tavern was beautiful and the weather was great.
The atmosphere was very chill and causal with regular seating and sofas.
We ordered this charcuterie board which was plenty for two people. Majority of the vegetables were pickled (which I love) but would be nice to balance it with some fruit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hasan Al-Braich
I went to Tavern on the Falls recently and while the location is beautiful with a great view, I had a very negative experience. During my visit, I was threatened by someone who acted aggressively for no reason. What made it worse is that there were no security staff on site, and when I reported the issue to the person organizing the evening event, I was simply told to âjust absorb it and let go.â
This response made me feel unsafe and unsupported. A place like this should take guest safety much more seriously. The view is great, but safety and respect for customers should be a priority. Unfortunately, I canât recommend this place until thatâs addressed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
JAGRITI SHARDA
I had such a wonderful experience thanks to Ahmed! On the day of the full moon and fireworks with all my friends, when the place was extra busy, Ahmed went above and beyond with his customer service. He was attentive, kind, and so professional that I honestly thought he was the manager. His patience and the way he handled everything made my visit truly enjoyable. Ahmed is a gem, and his dedication really stood outâI hope his hard work is recognized! Will visit again with my boyfriend! Ciao!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jannette Bell
Great place love the view. Would definitely recommend
I have been to Tavern on the Falls a number of times. It has a great atmosphere, view and the heaters / fire pits are great. The food was pretty good and the service was amazing. The people are extremely friendly and courteous. My wife and daughters loved our experiences and will definitely return. We will be back in September for a work luncheon. Looking forward to it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic view of the river and beautiful space! I gave 4 stars to save the 5 stars for perfect places. Nachos were plain, hotdogs were awesome đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Reasonably priced beer and snacks for such a cool unique location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Unfortunately we were a group of 7 and didnât get our food for 1.5 hours and at that dime things were missing. We arrived and the place only had 2 tables occupied. Everyone else there got their food despite arriving after us. We kept asking but nothing was coming. We were told at one point that our order wasnât placed (it was going on one bill). This had never happened before but it was a very frustrating experience especially with a toddler with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
The event last Saturday is still on my mind from how good it was. First time visiting and it was such a blast, great service from Ahmed especially, really hooked me up and went above and beyond! Canât wait for the next one
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Honestly Iâm kind of dissapointed. I Really did want to love it, but there was an up charge of 1$ per taco for a tofu substitution ( instead of beef or chicken, which is generally more expensive then tofu, so up charging in this case seams odd to me). I expected something with more flavour or texture ( like maybe grilled with some sauce or crumbled ), but it was really just blocks of raw tofu in the taco with no noticeable seasoning or sauce. Maybe i got the wrong flavour of taco ( I got the Korean Beef ), but for 9$ per single taco with and up charge for a tofu substitution, I expected a little more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Group area has no shade.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Its priced accordingly considering the location, which is the best part. Gorgeous views of the river and dam. Huge selection of seating, some in the shade, some in the sun. We got chips and salsa and a Hotdog, which were quite expensive at $9 and $7.50, but it's a gorgeous downtown location, so it is what it is.
We got cocktails, an Aperol spritz and a virgin ceasar, they were delicious. Had Aperol Spritz cocktails all over the world and this was the heftiest serving size of Aperol I've ever witnessed đ Bar staff were really lovely, polite and friendly.
The best place to park is at the French Embassy, and walk around to the left towards the dam and through the parking lot gate. It's free parking for 120 minutes. But there are often no spaces. If you can't find parking there, you can street park across the road and cross over at the traffic light crosswalk. Yeah it's quite hard to find, but for me I prefer this, because the harder the accessibility, the less people go there †It was quiet, music level was perfect, easy to have a conversation.
Honestly the only thing that was negative, was there are TONS of wasps. Landing in the drinks and on the food, one flew up my dress. Nobody got stung but it was very bothersome, especially for people who may be frightened of them. It would have been perfect if they put out wasp traps or something to control them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot with stunning views of the Rideau Falls. The patio is perfect in summer, staff are friendly, and the drinks hit the spot. One of Ottawaâs best patios!
Little tavern tucked away(out of sight) from the road with a lovely view of the rivers. There are various seating areas for 2-8 persons. It's a busy place but worth the view. Washrooms are down some stairs beside the bar in a back hallway.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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Came here for a team lunch and utterly disappointed in the options for vegetarians. How in your right mind are you charging $6 for tofu when a whole pack of tofu is $2. Costs an arm and a leg for mediocre veg food. I left with a drink only. The cost of the food options vs portion size is abysmal. Eat before you come. Cute views and drinks are nice (non alcoholic options).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
My husband and I biked here to grab some food. The trail to the tavern was beautiful and the weather was great.
The atmosphere was very chill and causal with regular seating and sofas.
We ordered this charcuterie board which was plenty for two people. Majority of the vegetables were pickled (which I love) but would be nice to balance it with some fruit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I went to Tavern on the Falls recently and while the location is beautiful with a great view, I had a very negative experience. During my visit, I was threatened by someone who acted aggressively for no reason. What made it worse is that there were no security staff on site, and when I reported the issue to the person organizing the evening event, I was simply told to âjust absorb it and let go.â
This response made me feel unsafe and unsupported. A place like this should take guest safety much more seriously. The view is great, but safety and respect for customers should be a priority. Unfortunately, I canât recommend this place until thatâs addressed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I had such a wonderful experience thanks to Ahmed! On the day of the full moon and fireworks with all my friends, when the place was extra busy, Ahmed went above and beyond with his customer service. He was attentive, kind, and so professional that I honestly thought he was the manager. His patience and the way he handled everything made my visit truly enjoyable. Ahmed is a gem, and his dedication really stood outâI hope his hard work is recognized! Will visit again with my boyfriend!
Ciao!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place love the view. Would definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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