26 Best Wine Bars in Ottawa

“We go here every year for Valentines Day the last few years ❤️ we love trying new things!“

“Great experience at Lupus while celebrating an important birthday. Refined menu with a palette of dishes offering varied textures and tastes. Superb service. Thanks Graham for a no nonsense, efficient and attentive stewardship of our table. A bit noisy but this was due to some customers not caring about other restaurant’ guests ( a major peeve of mine. Thank you.“

“great space, awesome knowledgeable staff, incredible wine list and they were even able to accommodate a fussy vegan with fresh flavourful food.“

“Awesome atmosphere and friendly staff“

“I was lucky enough to come to a beautiful wedding at the estate. There are a couple of venues for parties of different sizes. I loved the decor and rustic nature of everything.
A few things brushed me the wrong way but overall this is a beautiful space!“

“Amazing. Everything was excellent. Our waitress Amanda was on point even though it's a busy Valentine's day Saturday it felt like she went out of her way to make our experience the best.

Definitely a restaurant to visit again“

“Service is impeccable. The staff are warm and lovely. Food was delicious. I ordered the duck au poivre and it was cooked perfectly with a mix of well-seasoned vegetables. It was hard to choose from their menu and I’d love to come back for their lobster and steak dishes! I also had some of my friend’s brussel sprouts and it was amazing. Another friend ordered the mulled wine and while I didn’t taste it, it smelled wonderful.“

“Food was delicious. We sat in the right side of the dining, rather than the bar side. While the overall ambiance is nicer on the bar side, it was far less busy where we sat which meant noise levels were low. The food was fresh and very tasty. Great value for the money. The drinks were also delicious and competitively priced. We will definitely come back to enjoy another meal.“

“Went to celebrate my birthday what a great choice. The service was excellent, The food was beautiful presented and the taste was amazing. Not our first visit and won't be our last.“

“Amazing food, amazing staff. Absolutely loved our experience!!“

“We selected 3 meals, 1 dessert, 1 Corona, and two Lattes.

Top choices in order:

1- wasabi pea sashimi pizza
2- crisp duck
3- guajillo spiced prawns.

Service was phenomenal, food came out fast and it was flavorful, perfect temperature, beautifully presented, extremely knowledgeable staff and super easy to talk with.

A perfect meal to celebrate our personal milestone.

Till NEXT time.“

“I can not emphasize enough how there are eating establishments, restaurants, GREAT restaurants & then there is Harmon's. You & your guests do not go for a meal at Harmon's, you go for a service & meal EXPERIENCE! From the moment you visit the specialty meats shop to being greeted & seated to being treated like a most valuable guest to the meal including a fantastic, not to miss dessert, this is beyond outstanding in every way. 3rd straight year for our wedding anniversary and we will return without question.“

“Unpretentious, unique menu, great service & great people!“

“Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. Loved it!“

“i add an amaizing expérience with some members of my family the food is excellent i really liked every thing that we eat and the atmosphere was really cool i recommande it to every one“

“cortese gentile professionale“

“Lexington Bar and Grill has long been one of my favourite places to celebrate whether it’s a birthday, a date night, or any special occasion. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, and the service is consistently excellent. Their servers are friendly, attentive, and genuinely make you feel taken care of.

When it comes to food, Lexington can be incredible. My usual order includes the burnt ends, the fork‑and‑knife chicken, and their world‑famous potato salad. The chicken and potato salad are always spot‑on from comforting, flavorful, and reliably delicious.

Where things get tricky is with some of their barbecue items, especially the brisket and burnt ends. My favourite dish is the brisket, and when it’s done right, it’s unforgettable. There have been times when it’s arrived perfectly smoked, tender, and genuinely melt‑in‑your‑mouth good.. the kind of brisket that’s so juicy and rich you barely need to chew. Moments like those are exactly why I keep going back.

But unfortunately, those highs are inconsistent. I usually order the two‑meat platter with a piece of brisket and a rack of ribs, and more often than not the brisket shows up cold. That’s a real letdown, especially knowing how incredible it can be when everything lines up.

The burnt ends fall into the same pattern. At their best, they’re caramelized, smoky little cubes of perfection (Glossy, tender, and packed with flavour). But too often, they come out dry or lacking the depth and richness they’re known for. It’s disappointing because I know what Lexington is capable of on their best days.

All of this leaves me feeling like I’m playing a bit of Russian roulette with my plate. The potential is absolutely there, and when they hit their stride, the food is truly outstanding. I just wish the consistency matched the quality they can deliver.

That said, I still recommend Lexington especially if you stick to the standouts, like the fork‑and‑knife chicken and that legendary potato salad. When the kitchen’s on point, the experience is fantastic, and it remains one of my go‑to places for a special night out.“

“We had a lovely dinner at Joe's in Almonte tonight. Great service, good food and all around enjoyable.“

“Excellent vegan option. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Will definitely come back!“

“My experience was amazing. The food and service was genuinely outstanding. I was blown away by the customer service and friendliness of the staff. The server had impeccable knowledge of the menu and the food was to die for. I would definitely 10/10 recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to be blown away by a local restaurant with unique interior and delicious one of kind cuisine.“

“Absolutely wonderful food! We had a fennel salad, rapini with garlic and lobster ravioli! All the specials! It was incredible. George was a very attentive server and we never had to seek him out, he was on top of everything! Nick the owner personally visited our table and made us feel like we were so welcome ! Highly recommend.“

“Great ambiance, food and music“

“Yessss very good , me and my wife is are best restaurant now and very nice people“

“I caught up with an old friend today for lunch and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. The food was delicious and the margaritas amazing - both the regular one and the strawberry one. The decor is charming, fun and colourful. Our server took good care of us. We will definitely be back!“

“I came here for a birthday party and the service was amazing. We were served by Joe and George, and they were incredible and really nice. The service was great and the food was absolutely amazing (kudos to the chef!). I will definitely come back again!“

“We are regulars here. The food is delicious and the service is always warm and friendly; especially their hostess, Macey, who greets us with a smile, remembers our names and favourite table.
P.S. Best French onion soup in Orleans.
P.P.S. They’re ghost pepper wings are a piece of cake. No milk needed ;)“