Lowertown Brewery is a hip brewpub with quaint decor involving concrete walls, wooden tables and overhead duct work that is strangely reminiscent of the old logger houses of Ottawa's heritage. Canadian comfort food, craft sandwiches, pre-prohibition cocktails and pool tables are just some of the reasons to try out this pub. The recipes are rooted in tradition, yet come with new flavors and concepts, offering Ottawa a progressive dining experience. Nightly live music events featuring local singers and bands add a wonderful touch to the festive atmosphere. Good eats and creative concoctions infused with liveliness shakes up any gathering at this bar, whether small and intimate or big and rowdy. Don’t fret even if you are here by yourself. The atmosphere is sociable, allowing everyone to enjoy the fun vibes of this place.
The Metropolitan Brasserie is one of the better known restaurants in central Ottawa. You will find wonderful dishes of steak, smoked chicken and poutine on the menu, all of which are worth a try. They easily accommodate large groups, although the service does get a little slow.
Private rooms are available in this massive stone restaurant, but in warmer weather most patrons prefer dining in the cobblestone courtyard. The creative outdoor tables have stencils of city scenes. Appetizers range from garlic bread with cheese to the Seafood Selection Plate. Main courses include the Grilled Grain-Fed Breast of Chicken with a Peach and Ginger Chutney and the house specialty Rack of Lamb with Dijon Mustard. The desserts, all simply divine, are also reasonably priced. The Maple Sugar Pie, a real taste of French Canada, is a steal.
Don't let the peeling green paint scare you from this tiny building. Once inside, you will see why local office workers crowd into this restaurant every week. The rich golds, reds, oranges and greens of the decor, along with an impressive collection of authentic Thai antiques and tapestries act as cultural appetizers to the small but flavor-filled menu featuring curries (such as the Red Curry Panang) and a variety of noodle dishes. Those with less adventurous palates can choose from milder choices.
Private rooms are available in this massive stone restaurant, but in warmer weather most patrons prefer dining in the cobblestone courtyard. The creative outdoor tables have stencils of city scenes. Appetizers range from garlic bread with cheese to the Seafood Selection Plate. Main courses include the Grilled Grain-Fed Breast of Chicken with a Peach and Ginger Chutney and the house specialty Rack of Lamb with Dijon Mustard. The desserts, all simply divine, are also reasonably priced. The Maple Sugar Pie, a real taste of French Canada, is a steal.
The Metropolitan Brasserie is one of the better known restaurants in central Ottawa. You will find wonderful dishes of steak, smoked chicken and poutine on the menu, all of which are worth a try. They easily accommodate large groups, although the service does get a little slow.
Don't let the peeling green paint scare you from this tiny building. Once inside, you will see why local office workers crowd into this restaurant every week. The rich golds, reds, oranges and greens of the decor, along with an impressive collection of authentic Thai antiques and tapestries act as cultural appetizers to the small but flavor-filled menu featuring curries (such as the Red Curry Panang) and a variety of noodle dishes. Those with less adventurous palates can choose from milder choices.
Lowertown Brewery is a hip brewpub with quaint decor involving concrete walls, wooden tables and overhead duct work that is strangely reminiscent of the old logger houses of Ottawa's heritage. Canadian comfort food, craft sandwiches, pre-prohibition cocktails and pool tables are just some of the reasons to try out this pub. The recipes are rooted in tradition, yet come with new flavors and concepts, offering Ottawa a progressive dining experience. Nightly live music events featuring local singers and bands add a wonderful touch to the festive atmosphere. Good eats and creative concoctions infused with liveliness shakes up any gathering at this bar, whether small and intimate or big and rowdy. Don’t fret even if you are here by yourself. The atmosphere is sociable, allowing everyone to enjoy the fun vibes of this place.