The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Ottawa, May 2024

Carrie Poersch

Dusty Seifert

Applebee's

70/100 (2412 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"We got a new waitress and had 11 in our party on a very busy nightb(Middle school graduation)The waitress was amazing really wish I could remember..."

Kate McLemore

"Servers were friendly and efficient. And quick to fix a small error on my part. Food atmosphere cleanliness and service were all very..."

guy wilson

"Food was decent. Burgers came out how we requested, a little pink. Boneless wing appetizer was hot, fresh and not overcooked. Fries were hot and..."

Joe Riggins

"The taste was amazing. The drinks are good. Staff just as friendly as any other Applebees I've been to. Didn't wait long for food, and the 2 for $20..."

Brittney Fox

Wendy's

70/100 (2387 ratings)

"They were super busy the day I went, but it was 12:30pm, so I expected as much. The workers were all nice, and seemed to communicate well with each..."

Angel E. Perez

"It depends on when you go and who helps you. On Saturday it was a 1 star today it was a 4 star. The manager is very nice and worked hard to make the..."

makenzie thorne

Little Caesars

70/100 (2333 ratings)

"Our go to when funds are low and belly hungry... when Givin the choice, my boys say Lil Ceasers.... if it isn't fresh they will make a fresh one....."

Mildred Moeller

"There were no hot and readies ready. Lol. But I realize they are understaffed. Pizza was edible enough and thar crazy bread always has me coming back..."

Heather C

"Shot out to little Caesars! We had a terrible storm rip thru Ottawa the other day and they were one of the few places that were open and still had..."

Jeff L

"The wait times can get long but they do provide online ordering now. Their pizza is always great and the staff is pleasant..."

Adam M

Culver's

88/100 (2324 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Food was amazing, I have been going to this location for a few weeks since I am traveling for work, and I have always been coming for lunch, and they..."

Jessica Rigsby

"Culver's makes Burger King and McDonald's with it was them. Fresh made to order food and crinkle cut fries. Many many employees, they seem to want to..."

Barbara Papaserge

"I just stopped to get shakes for my kids. The service was really nice, but the vanilla and chocolate shake just seemed a little lacking and it was..."

Zaffer Basith

"The food was great. I just think it's a little bit pricey. That's just me My wife's fish sandwich. She said the flavor was good. It just all fell..."

Dennis Ochs

"Worst meal we've ever had at a Culver's. Fries were nowhere near done. Burgers were too well..."

Steve Creed

"I love Culvers. It is the only fast food that is real and delicious. It would be awesome if they delivered, or Doordash, or instacart would go..."

Elizabeth Skinner

The Lone Buffalo By Tangled Roots Brewing Company

92/100 (2312 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved the food, service & vibe here! Got the chicken wings, pretzel (plain), & beer can nachos. Everything was yummy & so were our drinks & Tangled..."

V T

"Stellar experience. Best service this side of the Illinois river, home of one of the best burgers I've ever had (cease & desist burger) & top tier..."

John Cermak

"I love this place! What a gem hidden in the small community of Ottawa. Inside there’s a big city feel. Trendy, hip, stylish, but not..."

Hector Martinez

"Tenisha our bartender was amazing! So knowledgeable & so much fun. Such a beautiful place. They had so much knowledge about the brewing process and..."

Michelle Baker

"Evan was wonderful as our waiter. He was able to provided great suggestions and continued through our the meal to check on us. The food was..."

Thomas Ginter

"Phenomenal beer selection.... delicious menu that they constantly update and improve. We had a group of 14 and were seated almost immediately, ..."

Bob Windisch

"2nd time being here - LOVE the 2nd floor vibe. Amazing steak! Veggie of the day was Brussel sprouts - YUM. I drank wine. My date had a flight. Our..."

Alyssa Johnson

"Loved this restaurant, tap room. Service was on point other guest were friendly and festive. It's a really cool set up. Tap, tasting room on one side..."

Shenan Gilleland

Shakers Sports Bar & Grill

83/100 (2104 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Good beer, cheap beer, cold beer, lots of beer selections, great food with a good variety, extremely friendly, and sports, lots of sports, with the..."

Shane C Geres

"Sand volleyball on Sundays, in the summer, is the best! Great variety of food and drink. The remodel on the inside is amazing; favorite part is the..."

Stephanie Wheeler

"Always a good time and friendly staff treat you like your special on every..."

Steve Harris

"This place is great! Good food, drinks and entertainment, entertainment like on Saturday May 27, 2017 at 8:00pm a fantastic comedy show with The..."

Nathan Scott Ford

"Is a amazing place to eat drink and hangout. The staff is always..."

Julia Underwood-Rogers

"Always a good time there. Very friendly staff, very attentive. We have not eaten there, but some Family members have and said it was pretty good..."

Jodi Lynn Miller

"First time here, great service, never had to wait for another drink, good was good, the band " trophies for trying" was..."

Diane Neumann

"This was my first time there!!! I went to see Semple... The staff at Shakers were awesome and the food to boot holy good burgers!!!! Will definitely..."

Jenn Domogalla

"Had a great time last night. Band was really good and our waitress/bartender Elizabeth was awesome as..."

Sandy Fasko Hosek

"Great bar, with a good atmosphere and friendly staff. Huge beer selection and good food, right off I-80. *Get the pork..."

Andrew Brown

"My favorite bar in town! I like that there’s usually something to do (pool, volleyball, bands, Mario kart tournaments, etc) than just sit around..."

Stephanie z

"Service is great; they have excellent burgers. Excellent brew selection. A nice place to hang out. I recommend it. Next time we tin town we’ll be..."

Rich McGee

"They have 2 new alcohol summer slushies. They both taste great and the price of $6 was well worth every one we all..."

Mary Cichon

B.a.s.h. Burger And Sushi House

92/100 (2079 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Every time I come back, the burger gets better, and harder to stay from. Excellent sushi! Great cocktails! There’s typically a little bit of a wait..."

Alex Petkov

"What a fantastic place!! The atmosphere is great, staff is friendly & service was top notch! Sam was the sweetest server ever. We started with a..."

Nikki Osterloh

"I absolutely love this place , food is to die for never had one thing off the menu that I didn't like. Everything is decently priced for being a..."

Kassidy McCoy

"B.A.S.H. Never fails to impress!! The service is excellent and the atmosphere is suitable for any occasion! This is my go-to place for sushi in the..."

Chantal Antoinette

"Went here yesterday for my birthday and it was my first time here, the place was super busy but we wanted to sit outside so we didn't have to wait...."

Jerrica Malmfeldt

"Hands down the best sushi experience I have ever had! Highly recommend � the service was also amazing..."

Kaley Turner

"Always great food and service! Sushi for adults and burgers for kids and non sushi eaters. Never had a bad meal..."

Denise Vodicka Shepherd

"Just went for lunch and it was amazing! So professional and fresh in..."

Carly Braley

"The crab Rangoon and crab salad sushi.....impeccable!!!!! I’ve never had anything bad from..."

Kala Peterson

"Love this place. Always a treat, great food and a wonderful..."

Marcia Wright Wealer

"New locations amazing , great service and food as..."

Spencer Smith

"L❤️VE the food, atmosphere, and service! Try the strawberry basil lemonade and golden dragon!..."

Jayme Lambert Miller

"Fun burgers with sushi. What a great combination for a different night out! Definitely recommend..."

Mac Rice

"It was packed on a Tuesday night. There is a nice indoor outdoor flow with screens to keep bugs out. My companion liked the foxy burger with pulled..."

Jaye Aster Broder

"Very user friendly menu for people who know nothing about sushi. I really felt confident with placing my order and was not disappointed. I had the..."

Dragonbird Shawn

"What a great mixture of sushi and burgers. Located in downtown Ottawa I would not expect to get sushi so great here so far away from the ocean. Great..."

Alex Broadbent

"I have to say, I was very impressed with the quality, portions and price. Everything was very fresh and our waitress gave great suggestions and was..."

Danielle Gray

"Amazing food and super nice servers. I got the lobster Mac, it was so creamy and perfect. My friends got one of the salads, as well as crabby patty..."

Megan Leleniewski

"Such a great place to eat. Love the lighting. Love the sushi and this mocktail was good. I still love it if it's expensive, so it's like a special..."

Ms. Sable Able

"This is my all time favorite place to eat in Ottawa!! This is an upscale place and very clean and modern. Don't be surprised to spent $80-100+ for..."

Fix or Fab

"We had a great meal and experience. Definitley go! The service, and using the QR code accessible menu, was friendly and to the point. The food was..."

LionHeart

Tangled Roots Brewing Company

83/100 (1880 ratings)

"We had the best time on this tour. Mary was very knowledgeable and down to earth. Great beer and a delicious beet salad. Can't wait to go back for..."

Mike Morrow

"this brewery is tops on my list! Not only are the beers good but food was amazing. I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had a burger and we split..."

Lynn Dahlman Waller

"Great atmosphere, great beer and the spinach/shrimp dip was to die..."

Brianna Bonic Mull

"The food is amazing! Tasty brews ... great service. Never have had a bad meal or a bad drink. Definately worth the visit when visiting Starved..."

Dan Mulka

"This place is upscale! Great food, great Beer and great atmosphere. We went there twice in one weekend cause we couldn't get enough of this place...."

Tim Fancher

"The beer is phenomenal and you cannot leave without trying the macaroni and cheese! The soda selection is an experience in itself! All of the staff..."

Kaylin Ossola

"Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed amazing brews & excellent food (many vegetarian options). Our server/ bartender, "Chelsea" was..."

Maliaka Bugjo

"Excellent beer and good service. Love the decor. Do label the restrooms in the tap room, though, as we couldn't find them at first,..."

Andy Streenz

"Really good food. The beer is excellent. The decor is cool and sophisticated. Don’t miss this..."

Steve Curtis

"The food was great and loved the atmosphere. Staff was wonderful. Our food took too long, and without even asking or complaining, the manager came..."

Angela Johnson-Dal Ponte

"Fantastic venue and ambience. Terrific beer and whiskey selections. The food was beyond expectation, to include everything from appetizers to the..."

Stuart Golden

"Loved the food, service & vibe here! Got the chicken wings, pretzel (plain), & beer can nachos. Everything was yummy & so were our drinks & Tangled..."

V T

"Stellar experience. Best service this side of the Illinois river, home of one of the best burgers I've ever had (cease & desist burger) & top tier..."

John Cermak

"I love this place! What a gem hidden in the small community of Ottawa. Inside there’s a big city feel. Trendy, hip, stylish, but not..."

Hector Martinez

"Tenisha our bartender was amazing! So knowledgeable & so much fun. Such a beautiful place. They had so much knowledge about the brewing process and..."

Michelle Baker

"Evan was wonderful as our waiter. He was able to provided great suggestions and continued through our the meal to check on us. The food was..."

Thomas Ginter

"Phenomenal beer selection.... delicious menu that they constantly update and improve. We had a group of 14 and were seated almost immediately, ..."

Bob Windisch

"2nd time being here - LOVE the 2nd floor vibe. Amazing steak! Veggie of the day was Brussel sprouts - YUM. I drank wine. My date had a flight. Our..."

Alyssa Johnson

"Loved this restaurant, tap room. Service was on point other guest were friendly and festive. It's a really cool set up. Tap, tasting room on one side..."

Shenan Gilleland

Sunfield Restaurant

85/100 (1798 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The parking was very plentiful and had several handicap accessible spots. They were very good at accommodating groups of all sizes and types as..."

Tammy Strub

"Honestly good food at a decent price, would recommend. This is my second time here this week. I took a bite for the garlic bread already..."

B H M

"This remarkable diner was a beacon in the early morning hours on Christmas Eve a few years back for my wife and I. It was during the epidemic so we..."

Robert Terrell

"Those people over here are amazing. Great service, food and..."

Abner Roca Magalhães

"The atmosphere is very relaxing and staff were awesome. The food was very good and hot. The remodeling of the restaurant was great I loved it. The..."

Sylvia Marquis-hurst

Wendy's

70/100 (1598 ratings)

"Okay not only is the food at Wendy's good but I just wanted to say, theres someone that works there and they are the most pleasant person I've ever..."

Ains Lorraine

"Good hot fresh food! Great..."

joe miller

Red Pig Inn

79/100 (1463 ratings)

"I don't normally do reviews. But this place has the best ribs that I have EVER had in my life! I highly recommend it. The meat just falls off the..."

Robin E Reed

"We had the Red Pig Inn cater our wedding at the end of June. They were wonderful. The food was amazing. All of our guests have continued to..."

Madi Schwable

"Great food great service great atmosphere. Nice homey feel. The BBQ ribs were amazing. Hot food was hot and cold food was cold and that's important..."

Cynthia Bickham Clippard

"We were there on Good Friday, a large party. Our server was excellent and the food was..."

Paula Johnson

"I’ve never had a bad experience here. The food and service is always consistent and..."

Dennis Rockhold

"Amazing buffet, super sweet waitress back in the bar area. We got there late and dessert was gone but they brought us some anyways!! Super sweet,..."

Amy Lou

"We had a delicious dinner tonight at the Red Pig Inn. I highly recommend the grilled bbq chicken salad and my kids loved the pizza! We had fabulous..."

Katherine Olexa Nigro

"Booked the Tin Room for our Dad's 80th birthday party, Food was great , our waitress did a awesome job keeping drinks filled up , will go back...."

Deb York

"My family has been here many times and have always had wonderful service. Love the food and the ribs are..."

Donita Overton

"Sirloin steak was fabulous. Great flavor. No need for steak sauce. I like them medium and it was..."

James Huser

"It's not on the menu but their pulled pork with pickles pizza is..."

John Broering

"Was delicious!!! Especially the ribs. And I'm not usually a rib eater. Service great &..."

Kimberly Rinaldi Adams

"Best appetizer out EVER! House chips with cheese and bacon. Amazing ranch!!! Wings were crispy and salad was fresh. Fries are hand cut. Diners are..."

Jen Atkins

"Got the Meats Sampler Platter I think its called, Got Ribs, pulled pork and brisket, Salad, and an appetizer plate. It was all I wanted. The best BBQ..."

Maytag Mark

"Got the ribs and a baked potato to go. Asked if they could split it for my mom at the nursing home. They did...no questions. Staff is great. Doing..."

todd bidlack

Sonic Drive-in

71/100 (1442 ratings)

"Good service. Sometimes gets busy during happy hour or half price shakes and you wait longer... but that comes with the..."

Stephanie Guilfoyle

"I ordered in advance using the app the other day, just to try it out, and it works great! We only waited maybe 2 minutes before our order was brought..."

Stephanie Orr

"Good place, good service, good..."

Matthew Ryan Campfield

Wendy's

70/100 (1402 ratings)

"This Wendy's was easy to locate right off of 35. Service was quick and our orders were accurate. The building was clean outside and in. We sat in the..."

Al Risden

"There was just too many cars wrapped around McDonald's across the street so I went to Wendy's. I had the single combo. It was hot and delicious and..."

Ricky R

"They were good, my only and single complaint was the condiment bat was entirely filthy. To be fair though they were consistently..."

Mason Hernandez

"We got their Chilli. I thought it was a little hot but it was good with water! There new strawberry 🍦 is..."

Connie Hodo

China Palace Restaurant

73/100 (1381 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to eat! Food is delicious! Service is fast and friendly! I've eaten at many Chinese restaurants and this one is my very most favorite! I..."

Kathleen Fischbach

"My last 4 experiences here have been excellent. I've had moo shu chicken, broccoli beef, gen. chicken, won ton soup, crab rangoon and it's all been..."

Ginger D.

"What is up with all of the anger about the sign? Apparently people cannot read? The sign says excessive amounts of food. The word excessive is..."

Mike Cruver

"We ve ate here and the food was hot and delicious Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend this..."

Karin Cox

"In several months of doing pickup orders I have never had a wrong or messed up order. Food is always hot and well prepared. The cook is always..."

S D

Kfc / Long John Silver's

76/100 (1378 ratings)

El Sol

73/100 (1340 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

Hank's Farm Restaurant

85/100 (1300 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful environment. So nice to see a salad bar again! I ordered the 1/4 dark which was flavorless but the batter was spot on. The mashed potatoes..."

lovinmytunes05

"Best accidental discovery my husband and I have made in a long time. We were on the highway on the way to Starved Rock and saw a billboard..."

Alonzo Z

"Friendly atmosphere! Good waiter, kept us entertained while servicing our meal. He made suggestions without being pushy and deserved every bit of his..."

Robert Tannenbaum

"Old school and amazing. The $20 Sunday buffet is well worth..."

Vijay Murugesan

"Salad bar with all my favorite, chopped egg, kidney bean salad, beets, cottage cheese, sunflower seeds and thousand island dressing. Delicious fried..."

Renee Ready

"First time here and far exceeded our expectations! Jessica was our waitress and was outstanding. Everything was top notch: the service, the..."

Karen Wilson

"We met family there and truly enjoyed the Sunday Brunch. We had a noon reservation, (i highly recommend having a reservation) and were greeted and..."

Tammy Strub

"First time at Hank's. Love the decor. Service was great and the food..."

Janalee Crowell

Dunkin'

70/100 (1291 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"The avocado toast was simple yet tasty. The coffee as usual was amazing! But the highlight for the day was service provided by Matco. A friendly and..."

Aseem Sharma

"Absolutely love this location!!! The employees are great here!!! The manager that runs the place when he works is awesome my coffee is always on..."

Silver Sterling

"I love this dunkin, the PEOPLE working always do their best, even when struggling. My drink has never been made wrong by the wonderful team they have..."

JeanDaBean 12504

"Anyone who frequents Dunkin’ knows that the flavors vary from place to place. Ottawa location is on point for flavor and service. I’ve been to..."

Jason Hawley

"My husband stopped in here to buy me some breakfast and get his coffee after work. He was working the night shift my husband brought me home a..."

Lottie Christen

Freddy's

77/100 (1222 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Loved the fries and even bought seasoning and fry sauce to bring home. Burgers were overly salted. Could hardly take a bite without needing a..."

Leigh Larson

"Yumm! First time trying Freddy's. Got a double with mushrooms, grilled onions & Swiss cheese. Juicy & tasty. Definitely one of my favorite..."

Carole Koz

"Was very good. Friendly help at the counter. Chili cheese dog, fries, tea. Clean location. Clean restroom. Good was delivered in a timely manner...."

Milton Hope

"Holy F**k. One of the best burgers I've ever had... Great customer service..."

Joey Knight

Taco Bell

75/100 (1207 ratings)

"Tired and beat from a hard night work.. It was everyone else's lunch time.. I went in and the lady took my order promptly and then walked backed and..."

dan

"Love the New remodel job! Totally updated, very Nice! Reasonable prices, quick food, tasty, & just as important; great customer..."

Lilly Wiggles

"Came to this location twice from out of town. Both times all the employees were very friendly, and the food was made great! I wish the Taco Bell from..."

Jennifer Moodie

"This taco bell is hands down the best I’ve ever been to they are the friendliest and most consistent of any fast food I’ve been to. They always..."

Avery Finch

"It's Taco Bell. Drive through staff very polite. Order was..."

Christopher Abbott

Taco Bell

70/100 (1205 ratings)

"Wow!! Fresh Food!! Delicious 😋!! When You ask for extra Cheese 🧀 😋!! You really get it!!! Best Bean Burrito Ever!!! Friendly Employees!!..."

Cynthia

"Best power bowl we have gotten from TB in a long time. In fact we stopped going to TB because of food being skimpy, not enough food in tacos or in..."

Therese H

"I am a doordash driver and i get Taco Bell orders at this location almost daily. They are the nicest and fastest place in town that i pick up from...."

Nathan Slate

"Very clean. Staff taking order very sweet elderly lady who paid close attention to details of your order. She also cleaned the seating area when no..."

Kathy Rommelfanger

Old 56 Family Restaurant

76/100 (1200 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff members treat you like family, the place was spotless clean, and the food was deliciously..."

Carmen Kissinger

"Wait staff was prompt and courteous. Follow-up by staff during the meal was timely. Food was good, and served hot. A bit of a delay between..."

Judy Davis-Cole

"This is our go-to place every time we go to Ottawa. The food is always delicious and the waitstaff is super friendly and helpful. Mom might not..."

Annette Thomas

"The food was great. We got cinnamon rolls to take home as well as our meal and really enjoyed them also. The service could be improved on but they..."

Ranae Martin

"My Hubby and I both order chicken fried steak with eggs and came with hadhbrowns and choice of toast. The gravy and entire meal came out as expected..."

Kristen Perez

"Seemed short of help as most all business are. Kim was our server. Did a great job. Ordered eggs over easy. Yolk really runny. Got eggs sunny side..."

Sharon Stevens

Hiway Restaurant

85/100 (1192 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Breakfast was very good and plenty of options. Service in the morning and afternoon is great. Went last night for dinner food was good Service was..."

Mark Baker

"Delicious food. We came here after hiking at Starved Rocks and this place has the best breakfast/brunch in the area. Staff is..."

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Kelly Carlson

"We happened to be passing through town as we left Starved Rock Park. I saw a rating on here that said everything was great from the prices to the..."

mfalgier

"Great service - We had 5 different people visit our table in the first 10 minutes of being there. Food is great, large portions and great value. We..."

Tim Salmonson

Hardee's

70/100 (1164 ratings)

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