The Rowan - Menu

We had the pleasure of dining at the Rowan last night. We can all say that we enjoyed the food and there were unique flavors and tastes with each dish. We share... read more We had the pleasure of dining at the Rowan last night. We can all say that we enjoyed the food and there were unique flavors and tastes with each dish. We shared the beet fritters and grilled cauliflower salad. The beet fritter were ok on their own but you definitely needed to add the condiment ...sauce, olives and the especially the mint to enjoy the dish. Two of us had the trout and my husband ordered the pork pie. The trout was perfect. It just melted in your mouth with each bite. There was a red pepper sauce with a bit of a bite. The grilled fennel was delicious and perfectly cooked. We both raved about the entire dish. My husband was excited about the pork pie but I don't think it met his expectations. He would have rather had roasted veggies rather than the pickled ones. Presentation was very nice.We finished off with the chocolate tart. It was not too sweet. The almond brittle was a nice touch.Over all we had a great evening and encourage others to try it out. The atmosphere is casual , a gastropub feeling. ENJOY!!!

We had the pleasure of dining on Sunday evening with family while visiting Ottawa! While the decor was rather understated, the dishes were quite innovative and... read more We had the pleasure of dining on Sunday evening with family while visiting Ottawa! While the decor was rather understated, the dishes were quite innovative and delicious! Kudos to the chef for his success and special thanks to our marvellous waiter! I wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm passing through Ottawa.