The Bridge Public House
1 Donald St, Ottawa ON k1k4e6
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American
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 1 Donald St, Ottawa ON k1k4e6
- Cross Street: Rideau Sports Centre
- Cuisine: American | Asian | Desserts | English | Greek | Hamburger | Mexican | Pasta | Pizza | Seafood | Steak | Sunday Brunch | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street | Public Lot | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.thebridgepublichouse.com
- Phone: 6137419219
- Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, River View, Big Screen TV,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Day Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Dinner 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Dinner 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Day Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Dinner 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Day Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- Dinner 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Day Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday
- Dinner 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Day Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- Dinner 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Day Time 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday
- Day Time 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- How many guests can sit at each table?
- Under current COVID-19 restrictions there are no limits to number of guests per table.
- Can I reserve for the patio?
- Absolutely! Please select PATIO when reserving.
- How many guests are allowed in your restaurant?
- Under current COVID-19 restrictions, there are no limits to number of guests permitted indoors.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.29 out of 5 stars based on 1420 votes
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 5/10
Jun 24, 2023
Joan S.
I was disappointed in food. Tuna melt was not good. Beet orange salad tasteless. My friend had a wrap. Way too much sauce making it soggy and messy to eat. Service was initially good then waiter disappeared! Dishes not cleared from table and we were not asked if we wanted anything else, nor was cheque brought over. We had to get up to go pay
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
May 08, 2022
Linda K.
We didn’t realize that it was just brunch on Saturday lunch. It isn’t on the website.
The young woman who took the order was very nice. However, the food delivery was slow, one dish was clearly cooled off. Two orders were missing or wrong.
In general the food was good but limited by the brunch menu choices. Coffee was good.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 6/10
Jun 24, 2021
Anita M.
It takes a long time to get served after you have ordered your food but it is a very impressive menu and a great place to eat on the veranda.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 13, 2022
KC H.
Out of all the places we took my mother, this was her favourite! We’ll be back next time we’re in town. She loved the large porch and watching all the kids. Liam was a delight: helpful, easy going…
Also, this was our dog’s first time at a restaurant and it was so easy snd pleasant (we had found your restaurant on the “bring Fido” website). Thanks!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 28, 2022
Richard J.
We were served by our regular waiter, Liam, who is so professional. Richard and Louis
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2022
Ricky F.
Hi,
We were a group of 6. We had a good lunch except for one person who had eggs Benedict and she felt it was not hot enough. There was only one busy person serving that lunch hour. She offered to have the meal redone but by the time she came to us to check, it was too late.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
May 31, 2023
Om K.
Overall excellent food, service, ambience and value.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 22, 2021
Larry C.
The food is consistently good and the latest menu offers some tasty new dishes. The speed of service - consistently this restaurant's weakness - was thankfully much improved over the last visit. I enjoyed this visit and I look forward to my next one.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 30, 2021
Angela J.
Service was great, no complaints. We were very appreciative when we were permitted to change tables when the rain started. We’ll be back!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 20, 2021
Kevin O.
Everything was great. All the menu items are great value for money with a good variety of choices. Each dish (mains, dessert, and sides) was delicious. And, as usual, service from the wait staff was efficient, very friendly and timely.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
May 18, 2022
Marnie R.
Our usual spot is Working Title on Laurier, but thought we would give this place a try.
Mushrooms on toast was fine. Did not arrive either hot or toasty. My friend said her salad was fine.
It would be great if servers could provide saucers for tea bags. Or even better, provide tea in small pots with cup & saucer.
Would like to see some more vegetarian options for sides: roasted tomatoes & mushrooms, grilled halloumi, half an avocado, berries or maybe some grilled or smoked fish.
Would be nice to have the option of a few brunch cocktails with grapefruit juice...or mimosas.
Porch is lovely and reservation system was great. Will be back to try again in a few weeks.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 24, 2022
Rheal G.
Well done guys.
Et bilingue en plus.
Merci.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2022
Deborah D.
It was great to be back at "The Bridge" and hear great live music. It was my daughter's first time there and she was impressed with the new look!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 5/10
Aug 03, 2023
Christine A.
The new menu is an improvement over the previous one but still misses the mark. Dishes were a combination of "this part of it is really good, this part of it is strange". We keep going back to try because of the great location and patio, but always leave feeling like the place is struggling to figure out what kind of restaurant it wants to be. Plus, they took away the sweet potato fries!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2022
Lorraine R.
Our server Liam was so nice and was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks.
His service and attention to us was great. We would always want Liam as our server.
Thanks
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 16, 2022
Jacqueline P.
Amazing time. We had never been there before and would absolutely come back
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 17, 2021
Lise D.
Thank you for the excellent service.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 22, 2021
Goretti D.
The elk burger was over cooked and the fries didn’t come with aioli as advertised. Drinks and service were great!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2023
Joann S.
My guests and I really enjoyed our brunch at The Bridge. The food was a cut above your average pub brunch experience - healthy, tasty, creative. The service was friendly, respectful and efficient. And the prices are reasonable considering the quality. Unfortunately it was too early in the season to really enjoy the ambience of dining on the terrace over the tennis courts. I will return.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 04, 2021
Mireille D.
We are never disappointed to go to your restaurant. One point would be when we reserve on-line would be to pay attention to the "request" box. We had asked to be outside out of the sun, when we got there we were reserved for in the sun and no roof. Luck would have it there was a free table on the East side of the building., but we would have had to leave if we were to be in the sun.
Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2022
Sandra H.
We paid our first visit to The Bridge Public House a few weeks ago for a walk and lunch with a retired teachers group. We loved it! We returned last Friday with friends and are coming back on November 10th with more friends. We thought that place was very attractive, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. It was very good value for money. We have posted pictures and write ups on Facebook about our visits and hope others will want to go and eat in your lovely spot.
Sandra Hanington
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 23, 2023
Jane G.
Brunch was nice. But the coffee was cold, when served both times. The thermos pot that the Bridge is using just doesn’t keep it warm.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 23, 2021
Lynne A.
Most of us ordered paninis for lunch. The plates would have been more attractive with a little greenery on the side.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 2/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 16, 2022
Marjorie C.
The service was way too slow. Too many servers just hanging around at the bar, chatting. Caesar salad was really limp, although tasty. Steak was good.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 15, 2021
joanne p.
No lunch menu only brunch for the wknd.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Jun 02, 2022
Michelle M.
A wee bit disappointed that a number of menu items not available - many folk now check out menus ahead of time and understand there can be some things unavailable but seemed a lot. Enjoyed the music very much felt quite badly for the musician as there was a fair bit of loutish roaring from the bar end, always a risk I guess but somewhat cheered on by bar staff which was not ideal.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 07, 2021
Maria M.
First time experience for myself and friends, one from England and BC. I made reservations and was confirmed Patio 2nd level, got there was advised downstairs only with no reason why. Waitress was very pleasant. My friends Kale salad was tasteless, 2 orders fish chips, fish was done nicely would have been nice to have non frozen fries. Once our meals arrived we did not see our waitress, we would have liked another glass of wine and dessert. After waiting 25 mins since we had finished our meal I had to ask one of the other waitresses if she could get our waitress. When she arrived she had the bill machine ready instead of asking if we would like anything else. My first experience overall wasn’t a disaster but not overly impressed.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 20, 2022
Margaret H.
Your steak + frites are so delicious. Would be even better if all fat/gristle were trimmed from the steak…
Service is first class!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 09, 2023
Judy R.
a bit more variety on the menu
we understand that costs have escalated for restaurants which means we do not often eat out but we like the outdoor ambiance at The Bridge so it is almost our go to -
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 11, 2021
Lorna M.
Hidden gem, good food, great ambience, live music on the upper patio on Wed evenings. It was a fun time for all, we will be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2022
Friederike K.
Unfortunately, due to staff shortage, the kitchen had closed earlier and we had to go somewhere else
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2021
Colleen K.
Tis place is truly a hidden gem with great food and a lovely atmosphere!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 27, 2021
Kristina E.
Thanks to my server and the chef for rushing up a churro for me even though it wasn't on the new menu. Very kind. The ambiance is always lovely... I bring friends over quite often.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 09, 2022
Vanessa B.
Overall great experience. Breakfast potatoes were quite over cooked and under seasoned.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 23, 2021
Polly S.
Hello: I was in with three friends for brunch last Sunday; I loved my meal of eggs Benedict but my friends were lukewarm on their meals (a smoothie for one and French toast for another - he said the carmelization wasn't what he expected). I used to play tennis there as a teen and I loved it and would very much come back. Hannah was lovely and attentive. One suggestion I would make is to have lots of ice in the water - it was a hot day and lots of ice water would have been appreciated. Keep up the good work! Thank you, Paule Stone
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 06, 2023
Elisia S.
We had a lovely evening. It was my first time visiting and I will certainly be back!
My only suggestion is to add a dark beer on tap for the colder months to round out the selections.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 06, 2023
Mireille D.
We've been going for years on weekends for brunch. We are very comfortable, staff is competent and very nice.
Knowing staff is a problem everywhere, we do not expect speed for serving, we're there to enjoy the down time, not to stress staff. Saying that, we've had no problem so far this year.
The biggest problem, as you very well know, is parking, that is a problem, but not much you can do about it. It will not stop us.
We wish you all the best and continued success.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 17, 2023
Noor A.
The food takes time to come but overall it was a nice experince!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 21, 2023
Km E.
A bit more shade in the patio area would be nice. Food and service were great. We had 2 different meals from the lunch menu and both were great
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 28, 2023
Mimi D.
The food was excellent and our waiter Nathan very knowledgeable
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2021
Chelsea S.
Great Service, great food. Awesome vibe and beautiful location! Lots of options for those with dietary restrictions including myself who is both gluten free and vegetarian! Will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 17, 2021
Bill R.
All staff very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Relaxing atmosphere, innovative menu.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 3/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 4/10
Jul 08, 2022
Anne Q.
Our group is not happy with the food choices. Please bring back tacos, wraps, and kale ceasar salad .
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2021
Louise H.
The staff at the Bridge Public House were excellent.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 2/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 5/10
Dec 22, 2022
Ginette G.
Was there last Monday for lunch and ordered a Caesar salad. No romain salad,(replaced by a tough dark green salad)soggy croutons, no bacon bits, no fresh Parmesan and the dressing didn’t taste much like a Caesar dressing. I ate about a quarter of my salad.
My friend had the soup of the day which was good but unfortunately the toasted bread was burnt.
I suggest that when you do not have the appropriate ingredients for a dish you should tell the customer that this dish is not available on that day and not serve just anything.
We appreciated Duke’s service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2022
Camille M.
lovely location along walking trails with resto of bright open concept
firepit option will be our next choice
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2021
Agata N.
It's a great place to enjoy good food. It's especially nice during the summer to enjoy nice view to the trees and tennis courts. They have lots of spaces, the tables have good space between each other and good menu with lots of options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. It's a unique space in Ottawa.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2022
Denise C.
Excellent service and great brunch food. I would highly recommend the brunch.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2022
Alicja W.
Hi, I loved the food and the young man serving us was very kind, warm and humble.
I didn't have the best experience with the reservations. After I called you, a woman who answered explained to me how to get the table I want. I did exactly that and provided a detailed note on the online reservation form. When my friend and I arrived at the restaurant, we found out that our table was reserved exactly where we did not want to be. I understand that the tables may be set for four people by combining two tables, but it is so super easy to split those tables that I don't understand why it was not done. We ended up sitting at the table for four people. Perhaps you could have some tables for single or couple of people in all the areas. Business is business, I understand that. But being more inclusive will help your business in a long run.
Another thing, I found the ambiance a bit rudimentary. Perhaps you could help the struggling artists and and put some paintings on the walls. For example, my friend has just painted a couple of beautiful nature pieces, but her disability prevents her from taking care of the business side of it. Some of her paintings are better than I saw in the local galleries. On the other hand, I had one of the best birthdays in my life. I haven't been in a park for a couple of years and being with nature while eating a fantastic brunch dish, felt like being in a paradise. I just wish my friend could relax more, but life ain't easy for the struggling artists. Thank you, Alicja
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2021
Gerry M.
Pleasant table staff and comfortable outdoor setting on a cool noon )heaters above tables).Nice place for casual lunch.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 12, 2022
Sherida H.
Our table all had the fish and chips. The serving was generous with chips, decent with the fish, but inadequate with the coleslaw. The service was excellent. The pub seems a bit cold/sterile. This may be because of the limited numbers permitted and I suspect when you are allowed 100% , it will seem more inviting. One irritant was that our table was wobbly.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 03, 2023
Louise M.
Not enough staff. We waited 5+ minutes to be seated, another 10 to even get a menu which we got up and got ourselves. The food was excellent.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 31, 2023
Cathy A.
Great food and a courteous server. We were seated in a side room that had absolutely no ambience whatsoever (there was a private event happening in the main dining room). At least put some artwork on the walls! Turn on the fake fireplace! Play some music! Use more comfortable chairs (we kept sliding off the seats)! Oh well, the food was great.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 21, 2021
Marilyn F.
The fish tacos were too small for single serving and too expensive e when buying two without having fries included.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Apr 23, 2023
Francine S.
The ambience is a bit utilitarian and cold, but we had an excellent server, and the food came promptly. My fish and chips were quite good. My one real complaint is that my husband ordered a chicken dish, and it was just that — chicken. It was on a thin bed of something that he couldn’t identify. He thought that it was delicious, but to my mind, a dish that costs that much (I think that it was $22 or $25) should have some veggies with it as well as a starch. In a pub, it should be enough for a full meal.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 28, 2022
Marie G.
I love the Bridge restaurant, the location, outdoor patio and the fire pits.
The menus has changed, and is good.
The service was a little slow, but I think that is because there is a staff issue in the industry at the moment.
The food was delicious, although some thought the salad portions were a little small.
However we will keep returning, and I will keep recommending the Bridge.
On another note the Brunch is amazing.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 06, 2021
Shirley J.
Our group enjoyed the venue and the ambiance of being outdoors, spaced out and yet sheltered from the rain and sun. We would have enjoyed it even more if there hadn't been a very large party that arrived as we couldn't hear ourselves after that point. However, that is not the fault of Bridge Public House. I would definitely go back again and also recommend it to others.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2022
Kristine D.
Our group really enjoyed our time!
Food & Service were great, we're already looking to come back again soon.
Thank you,
Kristine
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 09, 2023
Louise T.
Service was excellent and the 2 servers were bilingual which was greatly appreciated.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 5/10
May 29, 2023
Jill H.
One of our friends became very sick and had to go home. in the meantime, the waiter and staff were particularly thoughtful and helpful;.. However, the food was mediocre, high priced and large. smaller amounts for lunch would have been welcome on the menu.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
May 04, 2022
Carol B.
Thank you for the opportunity to let you know that this particular visit, was not our best one. We had a reservation and were on time, we had a 10 minute wait till a young man came to seat us, another 15 minutes before table 4 got its water and menus, another 10 before we flagged a passing server and got our teas, coffee and mimosa. We placed our order with this young woman we grabed and when our food had not come out 35 minutes later, no table check in there, we went looking and met it coming out the door. No one came by for a food check till we caught our original server's eye and explained that the kitchen had not drizzled any oil, so deliciously described on the menu, over the tomatoes and we asked for vinegar for the poutine. We never saw him again. The young woman who had adopted us, was juiced already and she did her best.
My husband and I owned Noah's, Prime 360, Tucson Roadhouse, some of the Dunn's Delis and more, so I know that a day can get away on you. None the less there was an absence of leadership and it showed.
Luckily your kitchen puts out very good food across the board. And I make a point of coming by with new folks every month or so since the opening. And this was only the second time I left disappointed. You are in comfortable walking distance and your venue is delightful, so it is in my own best interest that I let you know what went wrong on my "early Mother's Day" brunch. The tip reflected my daughters feeling about the service, she served in our restaurants through university.
Hoping the weather is kind this summer for your business to truly flourish and that by my next visit you are a well oiled service machine. You already have all the rest going for you.
Regards
Carol Bell-Smith
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2023
Chris B.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience and our server, Nathan, was great. The three of us that had the KTC really enjoyed the unique flavour.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 07, 2021
Bernard E.
The menu is a bit limited, heavy on sandwiches. What we ate was very good, though. The ice cream selection was disappointing. We didn't expect to be served convenience-store wrapped cones. It would have been nice to have a scoop of ice cream with some sort of topping. Also, the dessert berries might have profited from a little optional whipping cream.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Jun 29, 2023
Jay M.
Hi- we enjoyed our staff visit at the Bridge Public House. The food was pretty good, fries were popular. Some shabby drinks came out (a half full margarita with no ice or runner), but they tried another and it looked better.. beer tasted good! Thanks for having us!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 25, 2021
lin a.
A bit cold on the patio. The heater hanging on the ceiling is not very strong. After a little while, it was getting cold.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 14, 2021
Sharon W.
Had a lovely visit will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2022
Amanda J.
New oyster special great idea and they were tasty.
Duke always gives excellent service,
Loved out table under the gazebo
Weds July 13 music was particularly loud, was happy that our upstairs table of 6 could move downstairs so we could chat - thank you for accommodating us!
Amanda
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2021
Haley C.
We loved the patio on the upper deck covering. Great music and the service was great.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 10, 2022
GLORIA G.
We had a very pleasant evening. Well done!!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 24, 2021
Jean-Guy G.
Staff very friendly and efficient. Food delicious. Will repeat.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2021
Sheila R.
Lobster roll could use more mayo and fries were not hot
But I will be back. Location is great
Hard times I know
So hope things will pick up
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 17, 2021
Ann T.
great time! Will be back.
The team that served were attentive and very polite.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 2022
Hugo A.
Huge shoutout to Nathan for serving us, he was very kind, quick, and professional! the music and ambiance were lovely as well, huge thanks to the Bridge for hosting us!
- Overall: 1/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 1/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 0/10
Jan 23, 2023
Angie Y.
I was expecting more from this place because it looks nice. The food is too expensive for the portion, presentation, and taste. I ordered the egg florentine and it looked so sad and too salty. My friend ordered a salad and it only had a few leafy greens that he ended up not eating because it was not fresh. For $45, I was expecting more - unfortunately, the food was worse than Zak’s Diner. The server was friendly and checked on us once but never refilled our water. I guess we could have asked, but a good server would be attentive and proactive enough to do something this simple. Unfortunately, I will not be eating here again even though the location is convenient.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 30, 2021
Shirley B.
Very pleased with where we sat and food was very good, service very good and have been going back and will continue
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 15, 2022
Bill R.
Great place for food, drinks and music. Friendly efficient staff, and nice views of the tennis courts. Always something going on.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Nov 07, 2021
john b.
Good experience but expensive
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 18, 2021
Monique P.
Excellent service from our waiter Duke. We appreciated that he spoke French. On the downside, the fries were a bit dry.
The fact that there is no loud music makes it enjoyable as we can ear each other talk.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2023
Warren M.
I'm on a date tonight..I haven't actually gone yet
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 4/10
Jul 18, 2023
Barbara D.
Portions very small for price. Thankfully tasty. But two chicken thighs and cut root vegetables that amounted to the size of a beet was pretty sparse fare.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 26, 2021
Jennifer G.
You must be short of servers, because ours started off wonderfully well and then he got busy elsewhere. We asked him and other staff four times for our bills and waited an hour for them. We came close to walking out, but we would never stiff anyone on the bill. Such a good restaurant and nice staff. I hope you are able to hire more servers. Take care and thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2021
Sylvie L.
We were outside under heaters and it was marvelous!! We were alone and had the patio for ourselves. The service was super too even if were alone. Food perfect and warm....Thank you so much your place is awesome and I keep going back and new friends.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 06, 2021
GLORIA G.
It's a great way to experience the Ottawa summer. I am always amazed at how the staff remain so calm and pleasant under such a busy environment. Compliments to all -- you're doing a wonderful job!!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 13, 2021
Ioana S.
Overall a very good experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2021
Carolynn G.
Duke was a fantastic waiter - friendly, knowledgeable & efficient.
The Bridge is definitely one of our favourite places to visit when we’re in Ottawa. The atmosphere is relaxing, fun & inspiring.
Keep up the great work!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 09, 2023
Lise V.
Food was good and portions very good. The place is nice and airy and quiet - it was a quiet day.
- Overall: 6/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2021
Mara P.
Our server seemed overly busy, although a cheerful person with a lovely smile in his eyes. Glass of white wine - perfect - a cold, flavourful pinot grigio. They were out of houlimi appetizer; very sad. Decent sized tasty snack lobster rolls, and thankfully not too much celery or mayo. But it took a while to be greeted, even with our reservation on the upper deck (which didn't happen! we were on the terrace facing the fire pits). Drinks and food orders - too slow. And too much people traffic zipping closely by our table. Sadly, probably not going for a return visit.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 23, 2023
Karin E.
We were disappointed that there wasn't a larger menu for lunch. We ended up having to have breakfast instead of lunch. Secondly, the bacon that came out was incredibly hard and tough and almost had no taste. I think you need to modify your bacon selection and cooking process.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 6/10
Apr 11, 2023
Barbara K.
Very welcoming and venue was perfect for our family of 13. Food came cold though and guests were annoyed that coffee was not included in the price of breakfast.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 08, 2022
Claude F.
Should supply knifes that are sharper than butter knifes. Cutting through our breakfast English muffin was difficult. The food however was amazing
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2022
Diane G.
Thank you for keeping the patio open for the winter. Excellent service!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2021
Margaret P.
Everything about the lunch with my daughter was great, could not have been better... except for one pesky fly/insect that kept buzzing our table. No one's fault but it was a nuisance.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 12, 2023
Ally H.
I brought some friends who had never been there. They loved it. I just have to say the service to get our food might have been a bit too slow, it seems we waited a bit longer than usual but otherwise, everything was lovely. Thank you!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 4/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 26, 2021
Manal B.
Service was courteous but exceptionally slow. Took a very long time to get our food and when we got it, the order had issues. My friend got the wrong kind of taco, my tomato salad dish was missing the bread. Issues were corrected. Took a long time for my friend to get his drink. Overall, it took a long time time to get the attention of the server throughout the evening. Understand that it’s hard to hire enough people etc right now, and again staff were very helpful and polite. Thank you.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
May 24, 2023
Elizabeth H.
The Bridge Public House is a happy place to meet friends, enjoy the ambiance of a athletic centre, good food, and be able to sit outside on fine days. The service is very friendly and the overall experience is one of a relaxed and good meeting place. It is also close to Strathcona Park and the new pedestrian bridge which is a great addition for exploring Ottawa.
We will return!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2022
Dave W.
Love the place! The covered patio/verandah is my new Local, and the 'post-pandemic' wait staff are enthousiastic and friendly. The pre-pandemic staff was also very good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2022
Tim B.
Great food, timely attentive service, fabulous ambience. Not a bad seat anywhere on multiple patios. Look forward to each visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 21, 2022
Mike L.
It was my granddaughters birthday it was a nice to spend time with her.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 10, 2021
Joyce W.
We were so pleased with the whole experience. Thank you
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2021
Sheila B.
Like the new menu and service was great, thanks!