American Restaurants near Vanier

“The guys behind the counter today were very patient and helpful. I can see everybody works really hard and the food was actually really really good. No complaints whatsoever. Keep up the hard work guys, a lot of patience is needed when working in Vanier hahaha“

“Thank you to Chances R on Woodroffe for providing a great location for a family gathering to celebrate our Mother on the day she received her Canadian citizenship. The reservation associate was fantastic with the details and confirmation for our party and a very special thank you to our amazing server Sam who provided outstanding service to our large group. Great establishment and the food was great! Highly recommend.“

“Amazing experience at Harvey’s! The food was fresh, hot, and made exactly how I wanted it. The burgers were juicy, the fries were perfectly crispy, and the toppings bar was well stocked. The staff was friendly, quick, and very welcoming, which made the visit even better. Great quality, great service, and consistent every time. Definitely coming back!“

“what a wonderful place with a very friendly staff and excellent food.“

“love their fries and gravy“

“Not only is the food delectable but the service from Ashley was genuinely the best i’ve ever had in ottawa. big group, birthday party, ashley handled it all and it was the most fantastic experience i could have asked for, 5 stars genuinely isn’t enough.“

“Nice and attentive staff, food was cooked to perfection...10/10.“

“10/10! The White Album was amazing and some of the best garlic sauce I've ever had! They have incredible food.“

“stopped in to give them a shot. really good cjicken and large portion sizes,even the kids loved it“

“I had given up on Harvey's years ago as the food had gone downhill (Had never tried this location) Well due to wanting to eat Canadian, we decided to give this location a try as it always seems busy and we are so glad we did. The serving staff is exceptional, polite, friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is clean, and seems well kept up. I have now tried the regular burger, the Angus, the Cispy chicken sandwich and the hot dog. The regular burger is just ok (too many fillers) the Angus is much better. The chicken sandwich was good, albeit the pc of chicken was quite small. The Hot dogs are hands down the best anywhere. All in all, the food is good, the place is spotless, and the staff is awesome. We'll be back to this location.“

“*Update 18 Mar 26:
My original post gave 1 star for poor service a month ago. As I said I like Swiss Chalet food and returned a few weeks later. This visit went smoothly. It was a weekday not a weekend and I used the drive through. The food was delivered to the window promptly and all was in good order. So kudos to the staff that day for a pleasant return. Positive review needed to be made.

ORIGINAL: No issue with the food. I like Swiss Chalet food or I wouldn't buy it.

The take out experience leaves a lot to be desired at this location. I can only assume its because it's chronically understaffed and overwhelmed by the demands of online orders so real live customers at the counter or drive thru are left listening to grass grow and pondering the meaning of life. Very poorly managed.

I went inside and ordered 2 family chalet chicken soups at the takeout. Thats it. I should've been out in 2 mins. I sat on a well worn chair and waited 20 mins and watched a gentleman who ordered 2 chicken dinners AFTER me, receive his order before my 2 lonely soups. The restaurant did not have a lot of dining in customers, take out orders were steady with a number of uber/skip drivers waiting. A few employees were busy behind the scenes putting together uber/skip orders. Clearly they weren't idle. In fact the lady working at the order desk was also responsible for putting them together and running back and forth to the order desk. In-store customers should have priority. They should also be served as the order is placed. Customers in store always seem to be standing and waiting for lengthy periods of time here.

Management needs to increase the staffing levels. They need dedicated staff for takeout /drive thru and separate staff for on-line orders. This is not rocket science its common sense. You cannot expect a smooth operation if you're perpetually short staffed.

A successful restaurant has to make a good impression, not just with good quality food at a reasonable price but with good service so the customer RETURNS. No one expects gourmet food from a chain restaurant but they do expect good service. If someone takes the time to physically go to your restaurant whether its take out or dine in they deserve better service. Do better.“

“I'm always in for trying somewhere new... I'm glad I stopped in for lunch today! I had the roadhouse beef dip hoagie and it was absolutely delicious! The staff were very friendly! All in all, from food, staff, atmosphere, decor it was without a doubt 10/10!!!“

“comedy night every Tuesday at 8pm is awesome👍“

“There's not much else close by if you are at this hotel complex and it's quite good, The place is a little beat up and every seat in our booth had a visible stain on it, so they are probably due for a refresh. No big deal, food was good, portions maybe a little small. Service was excellent.“

“This restaurant is a gem, especially for weekend brunch. As a local permanent makeup artist with a studio downtown this is my favourite place to grab a full slow-food breakfast before my first client arrives. The table settings are luxury class with white linens and proper settings. The variety and quality of food is excellent. I imagine that travellers staying in the hotel would have an excellent experience. Having tried other hotel restaurants in the downtown core I can say that the Carleton Grill is competing very well.“

“I enjoyed a nice quiet dinner at the Bistro. Natalie was warm and friendly and brightened up my evening!! Also the tomato soup and grilled cheese was exactly what I needed and was so delicious. For sure check out the bistro if youre staying here“