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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2187 reviews

What User likes about Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern:
It took me a long time to finally get this place after it changed hands and was no longer my place for live music and drinks. It sounded like it was going to be full of hipsters and not my scene. I am not a seafood fan so I never felt like I was missing anything. Along comes the Sunday roast dinner and there I found myself with friends. I'll go back for sure. The roast was delicious and good value. Service was great.... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern:
Excellent oysters. The in house ice cream is excellent. Good prices on drinks. Other menu items are not of consistent or relevant quality for the prices charged. View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 33 reviews

Having eaten at the other two Whalesbones Restaurants, the Elmdale Oyster House was a huge disappointment.The major issues were a lack of staff and poor food.We...

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It took me a long time to finally get this place after it changed hands and was no longer my place for live music and drinks. It sounded like it was going to be...

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I've been a few times over the years and decided to invite a few friends out for a Friday evening dinner. The place was busy, but not overcrowded and the wait s...

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Fresh oysters, very delicious. recommend! For a bar , good service; for food , I will be back :) Recommend desserts : Black Forest cake and blondie . Five stars...

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Went here for a work dinner the other night; first time I've been, and I'd heard quite a bit about it...The place has a very hipster vibe, but is still pleasant...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 243 reviews
OpenTable
08.08.2023 - 13:58

As usual great food great service. Celebrated our daughter’s birthday had a great time.

OpenTable
08.08.2023 - 13:58

As usual great place. Food was left in the fryer a little longer than needed both chicken sandwich and fries. No biggy just an observation.

OpenTable
08.08.2023 - 13:58

Great service great food. Ribs were a little tougher than usual..not fall off the bone. Probably just a one off but it was a little disappointing.

ScottU
08.08.2023 - 13:58

We had Calamari, Beef Tartare to start ... both excellent ... and then 50 oysters for the three of us ... great food, service and a beautiful evening with some...

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EmilyW
08.08.2023 - 13:58

I always have the best time here and enjoy their food so much!! I was with my mom and at first we got placed at the bar but she doesn't drink so I asked if we c...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1595 reviews
Marina
17.01.2024 - 23:32

It was the best of the best. Our service was amazingly above and beyond. Mike is amazing,friendly and overall personable! We will definitely be back just for th...

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N
17.01.2024 - 23:32

Love this place. Super fresh oysters and great staff. And don't be fooled by the deceptive list of typical bar food on the menu this is 5 star, drooling good ea...

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Joey
17.01.2024 - 23:32

This place is awesome! From The food to the bar to the scenery... wow.... what a great spot! Took a few spins on the dance floor with a couple of Tinderellas an...

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Janice
17.01.2024 - 23:32

Great place. Wonderful food and super friendly staff!!

France
17.01.2024 - 23:32

One of my favorite spots for a casual drink or two at the bar. Servers are low key and good at what they do. Tunes are good, food is devine

Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 112 reviews
Godfrey
13.02.2024 - 13:53

This is a fantastic spot with a wide variety of tasty dishes. I recently visited for my best friend's birthday celebration and we had an amazing experience. I h...

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Karen
13.02.2024 - 13:53

Elmdale Tavern has a great atmosphere and an elevated menu. There were 7 of us, 3 generations. We enjoyed several apps (lobster arancini, popcorn shrimp, shrimp...

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Adam
13.02.2024 - 13:53

Went on a Tuesday night so it was a cosy collection of regulars and a few dates.The drinks punctuate an awesome menu. The team are fun and down for a chat. And...

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Camilla
13.02.2024 - 13:53

We went on a Friday evening, and everyone was happy with their meal. I had the lobster roll, my husband had the fish and chips, and my friend had the vegetarian...

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Lauren
13.02.2024 - 13:53

This restaurant is amazing with fresh oysters and seafood. The staff is super accommodating, providing great service in a fun, laid-back setting perfect for a d...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

The food was Amazimg. Part of the Whalebone group, and on par complete. A little higher price, but worth every penny. Can wait until my next visit!

Oysters and good beer. What is not to like. Great food.

Fun relaxed atmosphere. And the fair is definitely a step up. You know what they do in the kitchen.

Great service. Fresh products. Good selection on ****. Loves everything.

Went out for a night with my buddies, greeted at the door by courteous door staff. Paid cover, worth the money DJ was awesome, played to the crowd. We got some...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 29 reviews

Elmdale is probably one of my favorite places in Ottawa. It is just the right balance between fine dining and diving bar. Then I mean Elmdale offers...

Elmdale Tavern was a clamp for a Buck-a-shock before COVID and I'm glad to say that tonight was our first night back. Now a feast per oyster on Thursday...

This is not what it used to be a relatively inexpensive pub with a beautiful neighborhood Vibe Land atmosphere, with some good and sometimes really good...

Zomato
4.0 ★ from 165 reviews

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