The Rowan

915 Bank St, Ottawa
(613) 780-9292

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Overall I like the Rowan's service staff, which is always cheery, professional and upbeat. The food is hit or miss however..I was there recently and the person I was with order Tofu, and it basically came to the table like a steak.. Ever had a tofu steak? not very appealing in any way. The breakfast is usually decent as it’s hard to screw up a breaky. The music is usually pretty fun too, and the place sports a decent vibe.
We arrived early for our lunch and were seated promptly. We began with a lovely spicy cocktail. I had the steak frites and my wife had the Tuna tartare. Both were beautifully presented and delicious. Service was warm, attentive and knowledgable. This lunch was just perfect. Many thanks to the whole team.
Every time we come back, there is something new and interesting on the menu. As a starter, the Beet and Carrot Fritters were delicious. The Scallops and Pork Belly were rich and savory, but it was the Roasted Cauliflower that stole the show. When it was placed in front of me, I thought, how can a head of cauliflower be a meal? It was an eye-opener. The cauliflower was roasted to tender perfection. It's mild sweetness was the perfect vehicle for the rich carrot-coconut-lemongrass...

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