Ottawa Food Guide | Tried & Tested Picks

1️⃣ Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Best vibes in town! Must-order: Lobster Pasta (with scallions—tastes like home!) Caesar Salad 🥗 (unique tangy house dressing + homemade croutons). ⚠️ Warning: The dressing is zesty—avoid if you have mouth ulcers! 🎵 Live music on weekends—perfect for gatherings. 2️⃣ Sushi Fresh 🍣 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Finally, real nigiri! Why go? Fresh sushi that puts California rolls to shame. Small space—book ahead for groups. 💰 Pricey but worth it—top-tier sushi in Ottawa. 3️⃣ Noodle House 🍜 🌟🌟 📍 New but mediocre Try: Hand-pulled You Po Noodles (chef’s skills shine). Skip: Scallion oil noodles (no flavor), spicy chicken (meh), shredded potatoes (too much sesame sauce). 4️⃣ Noodle Master 🍜 🌟🌟🌟 📍 Long lines, hit-or-miss Worth it: Knife-cut noodles (hearty & warming in winter). Heads up: Signature soup noodles = salt bomb (you’ll chug water after). Skewers are dry, potatoes mushy. 👉 Pro tip: Stick to the noodles, avoid the "specialties." 5️⃣ SuzyQ Doughnuts 🍩 🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Ottawa’s donut royalty Flavor rankings: London Fog (light tea flavor, #1 pick!). Cinnamon Toast Crunch (for cinnamon lovers). Nanaimo/S’mores (sugar overload—sweet tooths only). Maple Bacon (love-it-or-hate-it Canadian classic). 🍩 Miles better than Tim’s—daily rotating flavors! 💡 Final Tips Date night? Elmdale (oysters + live music). Sushi craving? Sushi Fresh. Carb fix? Noodle Master (noodles) or SuzyQ (donuts). Skip: Noodle House’s dry mixes. #OttawaEats #OttawaFoodie #HonestReviews