Ottawa Fine Dining Restaurants

Located in the historic Byward Market in the heart of Ottawa, SOCIAL offers a sumptuous and elegant atmosphere. Traditional French and contemporary North American cuisine marry with a playful air. Experimental flavours demand unique and classical wine pairings inviting holistic approach to dining.

Stella Osteria continues to thrive in the liveliness and exhilaration of Ottawa’s Byward Market since 2006. Draped in a stylish ambience and complimented by contemporary Italian cuisine, Stella Osteria offers patrons a fresh and memorable dining experience unmatched in the city!

Proud recipient of the CAA four-diamond award, Brookstreet's Perspectives Restaurant offers gourmet dining featuring Executive Chef Clifford Lyness' award-winning culinary creations prepared with top-quality regional ingredients.

The style is upscale, yet the dress code is casual, the atmosphere relaxed and the professional service attentive and friendly. Dine amidst birch tree branches and original artwork or on the terrace overlooking The Marshes Golf Course.

Open M-F for lunch, M-Sat for breakfast and for Sunday brunch. Dinner served M-Sat with a monthly table d'hôte menu. Reservations recommended. Private dining room, event space and off-site catering available. Ask about our Food & Wine Raves, Chef's Table and Blind Tasting Menu. 

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Metropolitain Brasserie is conveniently located between the Chateau Laurier and Westin Hotel, just steps away from Parliament Hill. If Champagne and Oysters sound enticing, we have the cities largest raw bar. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the week-ends, there is something here for everyone. Join us for our Hill Hour, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm for half price on our raw bar items and other selected appetizers and sharing platters. The Metropolitain Brasserie boasts an award winning wine list that offers the most extensive list of varietal wines by the glass in the city. The perfect place for a large event or a romantic dinner for two Metropolitain Brasserie transforms with ease to accommodate parties of all sizes. Thinking of a place to hold your next corporate event or private dinner? Look no further! We are the place for you! Contact Melissa Greco melissa.greco@metropolitainbrasserie.com

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Inspired by the slow food movement, Murray Street is a back-to-the-basics and authentically Canadian restaurant which boasts fresh regional and seasonal ingredients, unpretentious service, one of the city's best chefs, and an atmosphere that is reflective of the naturally understated beauty of the Ottawa Valley.

Nestled into the bustling pulse of the Byward Market, Luxe Bistro offers a blend of steakhouse and French based Bistro Cuisine. Luxe Bistro presents a lush array of menu choices, coupled with a vast selection of fine wines and quality spirits to complete the perfect meal.

Hy's Steakhouse is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. In the heart of the financial district, Hy's is located minutes from the Parliament Buildings and most major hotels. The elegant atmosphere filled with dark mahogany and centered around a glass encased charcoal fire pit offers an escape from the haste of daily business. Whether you're a party of two or twenty, the attentive staff will ensure a memorable experience. Select from popular favourites such as Aged AAA Alberta Beef, Lobster Tail and Rack of Lamb. The extensive wine list has captured the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past four years.

Reservations are recommended and Walk-Ins are welcome. A private room is available for up to 36people. Open Lunch M-F 1130am-230pm; Dinner Daily from 530pm.

The restaurant Grill 41 features a modern environment and a menu that is a perfect match for connecting with new and familiar faces. Guests are able to relax in the inviting lounge and bar, with flat screen TVs or enjoy an intimate lunch or dinner in the dining area. With the capacity of close to 150, the restaurant features booths and banquette seating to accommodate guest needs whether they are popping in for lunch, a quick-after-work cool-down, a pre-theatre warm-up or an evening night cap. Grill 41 also includes two private dining rooms for 60 and 30 guests, which are excellent for corporate, personal or unforgettable celebrations.

For reservations, private dining and group functions call 613-569-2126 or e-mail us at info@grill41.ca.

Our extensive menu beholds the most sumptuous seafood and fresh fish available. Proudly, we feature the largest fresh fish selection "anywhere"! Lobster, fresh fish, shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters and scallops are among other great catches on a menu that is refreshed twice daily. Enjoy our large selection of vintage wines, classic cocktails, local ales, and decadent desserts while relaxing in uniquely nautical surroundings.

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Located in the heart of the Byward Market, Empire Grill has become the city's most dynamic meeting and eating place. Head Chef, Jason Potvin, cooks from the heart with a memorable blend of bold flavours. Empire Grill is the only Gold Member Licensee of Certified Angus Beef in all of Ontario. This means that our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days with standards of excellence in marbling, tenderness and flavor giving you that juicy succulent taste! Looking for a place to host your next corporate event or private dinner? Equipped with wireless internet access and audio-visual aids, Empire Grill's newly renovated Manhattan Room has taken corporate and private dining to a new level. This NY Inspired room is perfect for sit down dinners upwards of 130 people and stand up cocktail events for 250 people. An extensive wine list, martinis and a sexy décor makes Empire Grill the best of Ottawa's dining scene. For group reservations, please contact Melissa Greco melissa.greco@empiregrill.com