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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 207 reviews

What Lloyddeborah doesn't like about Flipper's Seafood Restaurant:
Ended up not starting for dinner!! We made a reservation a week before with a request for a table not in the middle of the room. Told that it would not be a problem and it would be noted!! Well we arrived with only tables in the middle and were told that sorry we gave your table to someone who came in just before us! But we had a reservation! We were not late arriving. Server did not have a great attitude, it was a t... View all feedback. What Ron H likes about Flipper's Seafood Restaurant:
Very warm and inviting atmosphere. The owner is on premise everyday to welcome you as a new or the overwhelming number of repeat customers. The service is incredible (Donna who has been employed for many decades). The menu is enticing that compares to the quality that ends up on your plate. They offer a quality selection of wine from all price ranges. You can't go wrong for any occasion. Enjoy! View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 23 reviews
Tina
20.01.2018 - 17:35

I love this restaurant. A great selection of perfectly cooked sea food, friendly, attentative service without being intrusive. Warm, cozy ambience. If you have...

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Obie
20.01.2018 - 17:35

It was my 60th birthday and where we would eat was my choice and I choose Flippers. The service was outstanding and the food was amazing. Our server went above...

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Theron
20.01.2018 - 17:35

Bland walls, snug and somewhat uncomfortably hot. Not a place to go to impress someone. But the food was very tasty. For starters, we had the salmon sliders (sm...

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Minerva
09.06.2023 - 23:24

We decided along with some good friends to try Flipper's Happy Hour. This entails a glass of wine, limited choice but very good, for $5.00, plus oysters at $1.0...

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Elza
20.01.2018 - 17:35

After much research and review reading, wanting to have a great dinner in Ottawa, we certainly found it at Flipper's. The atmosphere was very eclectic and welco...

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A recent restaurant review roundup highlights some mixed experiences at a seafood hotspot in Ottawa. Despite receiving rave reviews for its incredible meals, including standout dishes like escargots, pan-fried pickerel, and Oysters Kilpatrick (a special request item), the restaurant's ambiance and service have left some customers disappointed. While one diner praised the wonderful atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food, others expressed concerns about being violently ill after their visit, encountering unfriendly staff, or even facing inappropriate behavior from the owner. Despite the restaurant's gastronomic letdowns, many loyal patrons continue to praise the establishment for its relaxing atmosphere, great servers, and superb seafood offerings, making it a cornerstone of Ottawa's culinary scene. Ultimately, while some visitors have had less than stellar experiences, others have found Flipper's to be a hidden gem worth revisiting for its delicious seafood offerings and unique ambiance.

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4.5 ★ from 121 reviews
Gudrun
17.12.2020 - 21:15

Awesome seafood try the Oysters Kilpatrick (you have to ask, not on the menu). Relaxing atmosphere, great servers! I lived in Ottawa for more than 30 years and...

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Ron
31.07.2023 - 18:05

Very warm and inviting atmosphere. The owner is on premise everyday to welcome you as a new or the overwhelming number of repeat customers. The service is incre...

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Buddy
31.07.2023 - 18:05

Gastronomic let down. Food was amazing waiters incredible. Unfortunately the owner is very disrespectful racist and should not be an owner of any type of establ...

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Eudora
31.07.2023 - 18:05

Interestingly had large specials menu (see pic . Looked very good so hard the sardines which were flavourful but not exceptional. Seafood platter was excellent....

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olivettiunderwood
31.07.2023 - 18:05

We love seafood and we love the way Flippers prepares their generous meals. It's always a must-go place when we visit Ottawa. This time our appetizers were esca...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 86 reviews

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