Restaurants

There are two restaurant-rich areas within walking distance of the hotel: Elgin Street and the Byward Market.

 

Elgin Street:

NAC-Le Café

Located with a view onto the Rideau Canal, this restaurant uses regional ingredients for Canadian food with a global twist. It has a munch menu from 9:00 to 11:00 pm.

53 Elgin Street                                                Reservations: (613) 594-5127

 

Al’s Steak House

In the business of serving excellent steaks for forty years, Al’s is a meat-lovers’ paradise. Very traditional. 327 Elgin Street, Reservations: (613) 233-7111

 

Elgin Street Diner

Lots of fun with no pretensions, the Elgin Street Diner serves breakfast all day and has an amazing repertoire. They serve eight kinds of poutine.

374 Elgin Street                                  No reservations, open 24 hours.

 

East India Company

Exquisite setting and delicious Indian food. An Ottawa favourite.

210 Somerset Street West (just off Elgin) Reservations: (613) 567-4634

 

OZ Kafe

Asian fusion, a small and welcoming restaurant.

 361 Elgin Street,                                Reservations: (613).234.0907

A little further but still walking distance:

The Byward Market

There are tons of restaurants and shops in this area including many pubs that also serve food.

 

Santé

Globally inspired cuisine with lovely service.

45 Rideau Street (on the second floor) Reservations: (613) 241-7113

 

The Black Tomato

A fun restaurant but with great food and atmosphere

11 George Street Ottawa                    Reservations: (613) 789-8123

 

Domus Café

Canadian Regional cuisine prepared exquisitely. A favourite among foodies. Resevations recommended. 85 Murray Street   Reservations: (613) 241-6007

 

 

Murray Street Bistro

An emphasis on comfort foods done well and with local ingredients.

110 Murray Street                               Reservations: 613-562-7244

 

Sweetgrass Aboriginal Bistro

The cuisine of Canada’s and other aboriginal peoples. Where else could you eat elk carpaccio? 108 Murray Street                        Reservations: (613) 562-3683

Museums and galleries

 

National Gallery of Canada

380 Sussex Drive

Admission $9 for permanent collection which includes Inuit, Canadian, European early and modern art in a stunning building.

 

Canadian War Museum

1 Vimy Place

Admission $12 Interested in military history this is the place to go. A large collection in a new and interesting building.

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization

100 Laurier Street, Gatineau.

Admission $12 A quick lesson on Canadian history or a visit to the Children’s museum. It also has an IMAX cinema.

 

Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

380 Sussex Drive

Admission $9.  The permanent collection is Canadian but special exhibitions feature contemporary photography of other nations.

 

Music and theatre:

 

National Arts Centre               53 Elgin Street                        (613) 947-7000

Theatre, dance, music—all are featured.

In April: English Theatre: The Comedy of Errors, in French Theatre: Assoiffés, In dance: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet dances Moulin Rouge, on the Fourth Stage (small venue) April 17: Geggie jazz piano trio.

For live music more in the rock vein:

Zaphod Beeblebrox                                                    Barrymore’s Music Hall

27 York Street                                                                        323 Bank Street
(613) 562-1010                                                           (613) 565-9999

 

For blues:        The Rainbow Bistro    76 Murray Street         (613) 241-5123

For comedy:    Yuk Yuk’s 292 Elgin Street   (613) 236-5233