Joy’s Ottawa Guidebook
My favourite restaurants
Ottawa is full of great restaurants and you are in walking distance of a lot of them; here are but a few of my personal favourites!
Delicious ribs, chicken and steak - just a few blocks away from the building.
26 locals recommend
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar
350 Bd Saint-JosephDelicious ribs, chicken and steak - just a few blocks away from the building.
Eggspectation
171 Bank StSun-filled breakfast place, just one block away!
Well worth the ever-present line-up (it moves quick I promise!) - just around the corner from the building.
34 locals recommend
Sansotei Ramen
153 Bank StWell worth the ever-present line-up (it moves quick I promise!) - just around the corner from the building.
Bier Markt
156 Queen StUpscale bar/pub in Ottawa's downtown core
East India Company Pub & Eatery
210 Somerset St WAll you can eat Indian buffet that you will enjoy!
This summer-only outdoor bar has fantastic views of Parliament Hill and oh-so-delicious hot dogs.
33 locals recommend
Tavern On The Hill
1223 Alexandra BridgeThis summer-only outdoor bar has fantastic views of Parliament Hill and oh-so-delicious hot dogs.
Ottawa's best attractions
The places I recommend to my friends and family when they come to visit. Ottawa is full of culture and history!
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetRideau Hall
1 Sussex DrThe gardens surrounding the Governor General's house.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StWalk across the bridge for the most breathtaking views of Ottawa and Gatineau
72 locals recommend
Jacques Cartier Bridge
134 Pont Jacques-CartierWalk across the bridge for the most breathtaking views of Ottawa and Gatineau
Rideau Centre
Recently updated shopping mall
An absolute must for any tourist - these sugar-filled desserts are an Ottawa specialty!
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StAn absolute must for any tourist - these sugar-filled desserts are an Ottawa specialty!
Beautiful park with views of both Parliament and the river. Bring a book and enjoy the sun.
90 locals recommend
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueBeautiful park with views of both Parliament and the river. Bring a book and enjoy the sun.
Enjoy local artisan stands and fresh produce as you walk around the centre of Ottawa's tourist district.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Enjoy local artisan stands and fresh produce as you walk around the centre of Ottawa's tourist district.