Wilfrid's - Ottawa

Brunch on a Sunday. Sure price is a bit high, which to me means they should add some kind of little perk like why not a bit of bubbly? But otherwise great. Omelette station is famous because of the superior skill of the maker. Jam and roast beef great as is the salmon. Some prepared meals are mediocre and some dishes get cool quickly but really the food is great and the location superb.

We had a good time. This is the second time we have been here. We both had the beef tenderloin with oka root veg and whipped potatoes with a great bottle of wine. Service was alittle slow, took about 25 mins to order. Our food waa great, however my steak look like it was smaller than a hockey puck, but delicious. I preordered choc dipped strawberries when I made the reservations. The waitress tried to get me to order desert, but I asked about my preorder and she was going to check on it ... felt like she pushed to buy a dessert then get stawberries to increase bill. The only HUGE downfall of this place it was 17.00 dollars to park when I was told its validated ... by two employees and I went to have it done and was informed they do not ... I would have parked somewhere else ..for two people its 220 dollars with 17 dollars parking ... also went to Zoe's lounge for some more wine 2 glasses 40 bucks ... I just wish it was free parking as some of their packages for staying the night include it for a cheaper price than dinner.

Okay so service is awful I agree. We waited around forever for any service coffee/ tea, to place order, and get our food. However i have been here twice and when in ottawa will go back again. The Ottawa valley benedict is the best eggs benedict i have ever had and i will wait patiently for it every time no matter how much the service sucks.

Exquisite service, great food and wines. Consistently has the best service in the city. Knowledgable, friendly, and very polished.Fine menu which changes frequently. Can make a very good meal from soup (always superb) and an appetizer or two. Lots of local ingredients. Very good wine list with an emphasis on Canadian wines. Remarkable lunch buffet. It's a treat to dine in this exquisite heritage building. The vista from Wilfrid's windows the East Block, the Peace Tower, Confederation Square and the Langevin Block is great. The view from the summer terrace is one of the best kept secrets in Ottawa wow!Why more Ottawa natives don't patronize Wilfrid's is a mystery to me. Yes, the prices are in the range, but in comparison to restaurants in the same price range, you'll rarely have such a fine experience as you will at Wilfrid's.

Trying to describe the buffet in terms that will do it justice is like trying to carry water in a colander. We’ve all been to buffets and if you have been following this blog for a while, you will know that I am not generally a fan. It takes a lot of skil