The Whalesbone - Ottawa

While staying in the city for just one night, we decided to dine at The Whalebone based on the fantastic reviews, and we were not let down! The service was excellent, with our friendly and attentive host (whose name we unfortunately didn't catch) making our experience even more enjoyable. The food itself was delicious, every bite bursting with flavor and leaving us wanting more. The atmosphere was lively and vibrant, yet not overwhelming or distracting from our personal conversations. Overall, we left extremely satisfied with our experience and will definitely be returning when in Ottawa again. Highly recommend this restaurant!

It was a hot day and I was wondering whether to wear shorts to the restaurant. I looked at the prices on their online menu and decided this is no place for shorts. When we got there we were greeted by a server wearing shorts! This is a casual restaurant. We had the Lobster Bucatini, the Chinook Salmon and the Seasonal Vegetables. The Seasonal Vegetables included sauteed kale, green beans, carrots and broccoli. All items tasted great. The salmon had a nice sweet taste. It came on a bed of 'farmer 's veg ' which were exactly the same as the Seasonal Vegetables side so keep that in mind. The lobster was a bit pricey for what it was in our opinion. Street parking is free after 5:30pm on weeknights.

I thoroughly enjoyed the vibe and the food here! We shared the scallop ceviche and the muscles! Both were yummy! It was perfect for a light meal. I will definitely go back to try other stuff! The service was also very good!

I always enjoy the oysters at this restaurant. The atmosphere is casual and the staff is friendly. The burger with truffle fries is delicious and large enough to share. I highly recommend trying the scallops, pork belly, and mussels. However, the lobster pasta dish was a bit disappointing as the lobster was overcooked and the pasta was undercooked. In my opinion, the mussels would be even better with a side of rice to soak up the delicious broth. Overall, a good dining experience.

Super cool and super friendly. Seated quickly and without reservations in the cozy patio in the back. Drinks arrived shortly after and our food order wasn't far behind. Delicious oysters with a large number of sauces, did she say scotch bonnet?! The burger was delicious and so were the truffle fries. I'm told the lobster was also quite good.