Food Scene
Bread & Sons
195 Bank StPerfect place to stop for a quick pastry or coffee
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Delicious food and cocktails set in an old renovated bank
Great high end middle eastern food. One of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa
46 locals recommend
Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.Great high end middle eastern food. One of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa
Fauna
425 Bank StGreat restaurant for high end small plates
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank St24/7 Woodfire oven bagels
SuzyQ Doughnuts
1015 Wellington St. WBest Donuts in Ottawa
Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
477 Bank StInteresting flavours of Ice Cream!
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StOttawa is shawarma capital and this place does it best!
El Camino
380 Elgin StTacos at the takeout counter are excellent.
Sansotei Ramen
153 Bank StBest Ramen in Ottawa
Hand pulled Chinese noodles in the byward market!
11 locals recommend
Le Mien - Craft Noodle - 乐面 - ByWard Market, Ottawa
43 William StHand pulled Chinese noodles in the byward market!
Arlington Five
5 Arlington AveCozy coffee shop
Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank StGreat scratch diner for brunch
Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StGreat vegetarian option.
Drinks & Nightlife
House of TARG
1077 Bank StPinball, pierogies, live music. Interesting venue.
Babylon
317 Bank StFun bar in the area if you are looking for a night out.
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StCool basement spot on Elgin
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WCheck out the basement speakeasy
Flora Hall Brewing
37 Flora StLocal Craft brewery
Arts & Culture
There is a monthly event called "Nature Nocturne" that I recommend if you are around
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThere is a monthly event called "Nature Nocturne" that I recommend if you are around
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrMust-see for art lovers.
Shopping
Stomping Ground
728 Bank StLocal streetwear shop
Essentials
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe StHerb & Spice Food Shop
375 Bank StMajestic Cleaners & Laundry
553 Gladstone Ave