Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern

Relaxed environment with amazing servers. Everyone is super laid back and fun. Owned by Whales Bone so the seafood is amazing. The sauces for the oysters are super flavourful. Sitting at the bar is a great experience and your drink never goes empty! All the cocktails are delicious.

Very very pleased with the service and the food. Oysters sourced from PEI could taste the freshness and came with a lovely selection of toppings. Pricing was set up nicely too. In addition we ordered the beef tartare and chocolate mousse cake The ambience was a bit hectic with bigger groups and very loud music over all it was an enjoyable location but would avoid if you’re looking for an intimate night out

The oysters were so AMAZING! Service was wonderful and fried chicken tasted really different from other restaurants. Definitely will visit again.

Seafood, craft beer, quarts, and live music 6- 9pm....who could ask for more!? How about $2 oysters..yup that's the usual Thursday deal. We always try to grab a bar seat at this somewhat reimagined old school tavern. Staff is super engaged, and the place oozes ambiance. Other weeknight specials include chicken and steak. Always on our list.

The oysters were good and tasted fresh! Lots of sauce toppings for it. The burger was just alright. The bottom bun was flat as paper because it was way too oily and got soggy way too fast. Do not order the mussels - I don't know if it was a bad shipment but it did not settle well in the stomach to say the least. Could have been good but definitely would not visit again.

Good service. Oyster is good. Cooked food is decent. Tried the lobster spaghetti and it is a bit acidic and oily. We tried the mussels with coconut sauce but we don't like it. The taste is a bit sweet and does not quite match the savory taste of mussels I find better with the typical white wine sauce. Escargot is good but not the garlic bread on the side, it was cold, dry and a bit burnt. Lobster roll is also good.

I love this joint - based on the deals on oysters and causal vibe alone. The staff are great, it’s always super super fun, and the seafood is some of the best in town as is per expected with any of the whalesbone restos!!!

Spoiled myself..and was spoilt at this Great spot!!! The food was amazing so was the service and the atmosphere This will be one of my new fav spots. Got to go back!!

My dream since the beginning of this damn pandemic came true: To eat on the terrace of the Elmdale Tavern the famous Fried Chicken Sandwich with a Labatt 50! Mission accomplished. That's how good the little things in life are when everything is tasty! My wife's tuna poke bowl was just as good. Very attentive service which makes this place unique in Ottawa. Keep up the good work!

The PECI oysters were delicious! The service is great. I would have given a five star review but the chair I sat in was the most uncomfortable chair ever.

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