Food and service above average! I had salad with goat cheese, nuts, etc. was fresh and dressing was very good. Partner had three fish tacos and they were delicious. Carrot cake ended the meal and was ok. Great location, big patio, tv viewing from all angles.

Awesome, feel so at home here. Staff are so personable and this became our go to spot in Ottawa during work. Always looked forward to the warm welcome and great food here. The Buffalo Chicken wrap and the fish and chips are both awesome.

Good place for a team gathering. I enjoyed the hot shepherd's pie. The service, however, was spotty. It took a long time for a waiter to come and offer us water or take our orders.

We walked in and the sign said seat yourself so we did. It took about 20 minutes before someone even said hello to us. The waitress seemed like she didn’t really want to be helping us. We hardly saw her and it took a long time to get our bill. We were here for about an hour before we got served our food. But drinks came fast.

Went there for a drink and ended up ordering food and stuff as well. I was honestly expecting a very average pub food and service but omg!!!! The noodles I got were sooooo good! The service that Thomas and Harrison provided for the table were super! Will be back millions of times! This business really should put value (I’m sure they are doing it already) into these people!

Nice atmosphere and pleasant wait service. The Westminster Club sandwich had lots of fresh turkey and the fries I ordered as the side where freshly made and lightly seasoned. The price is reasonable, my sandwich was $12. They have happy hour prices on appetizers and some pub-style food after 9pm; I missed out because I went earlier. I nice place to meet friends and business associates for a bite after work or for more conversation in the early evening. Convenient location, walking distance from hotels and local transit.

Beer, fajita wrap with fries, and apple crisp to share costed $38. Not a bad deal for the beer quality, service and food. I liked the fries they weren’t over cooked or under cooked, seemed fresh too. I took my servers recommendations and got the fajita wrap as she said it’s tasty and doesn’t get you too full especially when you’re having a beer so that’s what I did and I was satisfied with the portion!

Live music on an awesome patio on a Thursday night. Who could ask for more! Well you get more the beer is cold the staff is friendly and the food was very well prepared and presented. Definitely recommend. I think the live music is only later in the week but even without out it the patio is great. Looks cozy inside too I will have to come back on a chilly night for that.

Less busy than the one on Bank usually so you can be in and out quicker

An amazing spot. Great deals every day. Food is great. What differentiates this spot from the 10 000 other bars downtown is the staff. The staff are all amazing. I honestly would recommend this place to anyone. The atmosphere is great and even when it's busy, service is prompt, efficient and friendly!

THE KINDEST, MOST COMPASSIONATE, FUN PEOPLE... Back & Front! An Honour and Utmost Respect For This slice of Canadian Delight! Absolutely 💯 is a MUST visit, enjoy and live.... THE ROYAL OAK! Kent and Slater 💪🙋❤️🍻

Quality food for a decent price. The service is good, the decor is nice and the place has a good atmosphere. The location is a big plus as well. If you're in the area and need a place to go eat then go here.

Disappointed with dinner after a long drive. The French onion soup was bland, onions were not cooked through and pretty huge. Steak and mushroom pie was decent, but not worth the $20. We ordered Moscow mules that were flat. The best meal was had by my son... he had the butter chicken 🤷🏽‍♂️. We won't be back, but maybe the other pub food is better.

I remember when The Royal Oak decided the Canadian cannabis laws weren’t strict enough for the (discriminatory) taste of their management. That sign didn’t age well as it’s no longer there, but discriminatory behaviour is not ideal when you hope to repeat business. There are plenty of awesome pubs options in downtown Ottawa! Not recommended.

Great place for a summer's evening patio dinner, or anything to suit your palette. The restaurant also catered to dietary requirements, which was a must in our group as two members were either lactose intolerant, the other had gluten issues. We were a large group from a MeetUp event, enjoying the pleasures of open air dining and conversation. They offer a wide variety of beers, wines with their menu offering great choices as well. Try it out, especially out on the patio

Good and drinks were good. Service was a little slow. Highly recommend the Strawberry daiquiri! It was absolutely huge. Left was the alcohol free one. Right was the daiquiri.

We had a large group and as it was cool outside, we decided to eat inside. There were arrows on the floor for direction of flow and social distancing and the servers wore masks. We felt comfortable eating indoors as we had plenty of space around us and the menus were disposable. The food was great! The sweet potato fries were crispy with a nice spiciness. The fish and chips meal was a very large piece of fish with generous amount of fries. The service was prompt and courteous. Everyone was satisfied with their meal.

Service was exceptional, food was mediocre but on the pricey side. Everything was cooked very well, just not as flavourful or higher quality as I expected.

Do try and find the time to visit the Royal Oak if you are staying in Ottawa. If you are British like myself and like Friday fish and chips, order them here as they were great and are discounted on Friday! Went nicely with Canadian Blue Moon 🍺 one of the beers.

The service was great for our lunch group. I believe there was only one server working, but she did a great job making sure everything was taken care of. Our order didn't take long, and everything was prepared very well (shoutout to the BOH!). There is something for everyone on the menu, and they can accommodate/customise your offer. I definitely recommend this location for a nice relaxed/casual dining experience.

Avoid this place at all costs. My recent visit to this restaurant left much to be desired. Despite a decent atmosphere, the lackluster service was evident. With a not busy restaurant, our small group of six faced disappointments like cold fries and a dried-out grilled salmon dish. The server disappeared after taking our orders, leaving us without a chance to provide feedback or order more than the one redeeming factor – the non-house beer. The unprofessional server didn't address our concerns, pushing dessert sales while ignoring the unfinished meals on our table. Even when we requested more water, the service remained subpar, exemplified by a self-serve water pitcher. The staff's disregard for our comfort, from cold doors opening to rush reasons during winter, arranged the restaurant's outdoor tables. Save yourself the trouble and steer clear of this poorly managed establishment.

The breaded wings had hardly any sauce on them making the taste very blandy. I tried the honey garlic and the cajun dusted ones. Great service but would never order wings there again.

Great chicken pot pie! Great service and I would highly recommend this place to eat.

Love this place, one of our favourites. I hadn't had the Shephard's pie before so tried it tonight and it was really good. Service is always great.

Really good bar fun atmosphere. THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH THIS PLACE IS THEY PLAY MUSIC AND ONE OF THE YOUNG WAITERS WHISTLES LOUDER THAN THE MUSIC. I EVEN REQUESTED THAT HE NOT WHISTLE BECAUSE IT BOTHERED ME AND HE STILL FELT THE NEED TO WHISTLE. REALY NOT IMPRESSED!!!!!

Well spaced out patio to meet Covid-19 distancing measures. Wait staff was incredible and very attentive.

Great patio, safety procedures are firmly in place and the staff is friendly.

We visited the Kent & Slater location on May 9th. 3 out of 10 rating Positives : Waitress was very nice and attentive. Good Location Good Seating Negatives Beer : No British beer on tap. Kind of hard to believe that at an British pub that there was no English, Scottish or Irish beer on tap. It was all the standard stuff you could get at a place like Boston Pizza. Food : We were a party of 6. No one really liked the food and found the meals average or below. My meal the Windsor Sandwich lacked any real taste and was on a crusty bun that was so tough I honestly was hurting my teeth on, one of those bite and pull rolls. My wife ordered the fish and chips, greasy fish and limp fries .. says it all.

Best patio ever

Food is typical Royal Oak, nothing special. The patio is quite nice and large.

Prime rib burger is so good

Friendly, efficient service and great food. Our server managed our (admittedly disorganized) table of 9 like a pro and made sure we were taken care of despite the patio being pretty busy. This is the best Royal Oak I've been to (out of 4 or 5). Try the fish and chips!

Thank you to both locations for the fantastic service, excellent food and great atmosphere. Our group was so impressed on Friday night that we decided to try out the beautiful patio at the other location on Sunday. We were all thoroughly pleased both nights. Shout outs to our servers Yanny Friday night and Kenzie on Sunday. Royal Oak we think you are great. Thanks for the making both trips a great visit! Highly recommend.

Sat out on the patio to eat, food and service was good. While outside there isn't much view because you're surrounded by tall buildings.

Great service Mel is friendly and fast and would definitely return for this location and service again.

Good Food Waitresss Awesome supplies all extra things we needed!

Good food, great staff, cold beer.

Great service, cozy ambiance and they let our group stay for 4 hours without feeling rushed to leave. Unfortunately, their vegetarian options could be improved. For example, the butter chicken vegetarian option is just rice, vegetables and the sauce without the chicken being subbed for tofu or some other protein. Same thing for the asian noodle bowl which is just noodles, vegetables and sauce with no protein. I ended up going for the black bean burger. The patty was burnt and the burger lacked flavor. I will give points for having plant-based cheese available and well identifying on the menu the vegetarian and vegan options.

C'était délicieux, super, tellement bon. J'adore la soupe à l'oignon à cet endroit et les nachos et le fish and chips et le service incroyable. Un gros MERCI à toute l'équipe!!!!

I was so nervous to go to a patio! These guys are so respectful and courteous I was at ease immediately. All the rules are being followed including distancing and masks. They've always deserved an A+++! What an enjoyable evening 😄 thanks guys!

There were only a few tables with people seated and yet, the staff completely abandoned us after we were seated! After about15 minutes and as the group of three wait staff and the manager (?) were passing our table and not acknowledging us at all, I quickly asked if we were going to be served at all?! Within two minutes they send someone! Hospitality is a tricky business! If people don’t feel welcomed and acknowledge, it leaves a bad taste no matter how good the rest of the experience would be. We enjoyed our food and might go back in summer again. I’ll update my review then.

Amazing soup. Sandwich was very dry. Had to add my own mustard even though mustard was listed as an ingredient on the menu that would be in the sandwich. That was a little frustrating. Salad was good, and burger was also good.

Hard to see it virtually abandoned in light of Covid. I feel for the owners. The service was top notch.

Food was very tasty. The steak n mushroom pie was delicious! Main meal, plus a pint, plus dessert, tea, then tax n tip all totaled to $50 for one person. A bit steep in cost for me, but otherwise good food, and good service too.

Hands down the most responsible establishment when it comes to COVID safety. Tables are at least 6 feet apart - unlike so many other patios - and are thoroughly cleaned, the servers actually wear their masks consistently, and it is the only place I have been to that follow contact tracing protocol. Yours is the only patio on which I have felt safe during reopening. Oh and the food and drinks are great. Keep up the great work!!

Well maintained restaurant for the age. And is kept clean everytime im there!

3 out of 5, because 3 of our 5 meals were acceptable. My Steak and Mushroom pie was quite good, although gravy portion, served in a separate bowl, was not quite enough. That said, I did not request more. My wife's French onion soup was very good, as were her deep fried zucchini sticks (portion size was small for the price). Chicken finger order was also good, as were fries. Now the bad. My granddaughter had fish and chips. The batter close to the fish was not cooked, and my granddaughter wouldn't eat any. Very disappointing, and I would normally have complained, but others in our party wanted to just pay and leave. Also, my daughters clubhouse was very poor, a thought she did manage to eat almost half of it. Again, didnt want to complain. Not sure I would return to this location, and certainly would not recommend for food.

Awesome Smokehouse Burger

Great open patio, the service is very good, and in today's circumstances, I feel they adhere to safety protocols that provide a safe environment. Cheers!

Great staff and amazing patio combine to make this a highly popular Centretown pub.

Thomas was the best server I’ve ever had! Hes so nice and he knows the menu so well!!! I’m so thankful he was my server! Looking to coming back soon! Hes attententive!

Thomas is the greatest server! Thanks for the awesome experience and good times!

Amazing place get Thomas as a server!

Very good services and fast

The oak burger was not the greatest

Creamy chicken soup with a buffalo chicken wrap for lunch was great! Reasonable price. Fast and friendly service

Went there for trivia they hold every monday night. It was a great time. The food we ordered was great. Pricey, as most pubs like this area. But I'd recommend it.

Pretty nice, can get pretty busy though. When it isn't packed it's quite enjoyable with a decent menu and not too expensive pricing.

I like this Oak because it tends to be the quiet one.

Service started out strong but after awhile it was pretty much non-existent. Patio is great though.

This chain needs to showcase more of Ottawa's fine craft beers.

Tacos!!!

Delicious food great daiquiris!

Great drink deals daily, we have had great experiences made possible by a great server, highly recommend you ask to be seated in Stacey's section if you're looking for a good laugh and great recommendations

Service and staff AR excellent, depending on the time of day. During the lunch rush and supper. You can expect to have to wait 15 to 20 minutes. Before being given a menu unless you can catch. Someone going by food is excellent. And when you do get a server, they can be really great depending on which. Of the businesses you go to The one at Centerpoint they're always great. Downtown it's just so busy that they can't. BS intensive As they should things for instance dirty cups and Cutlery Can slip by?? So you have to be careful. When you mention it, they will fix it as soon as possible With an apology and no snark And if you ask for the manager. They may be able to help you even further.

Friendly staff, quick service, and convenient location. Great watering hole

Wide and open menu with some pretty good vegan options available. The staff is always friendly and polite and they always have great specials, events and much more worth checking out

Greasy food a bit too greasy and expensive.

Friendly but slow service. Very good food in small portion at high price.

Hands down, this is the best Royal Oak in the city. A hidden gem with a large patio that you can almost always find a shady seat on and terrific food and service. Last Saturday night, my friend and I were there having a difficult conversation, and the staff was so respectful and intuitive. They let us be at a time when every restaurant only cares about turning tables over. That’s the kind of stuff people will remember for life, and return again and again with 10 thirsty friends.

My wife and I went out for our first patio since 2019 and it was fantastic. Food was delicious, and beer was flowing. But what made our visit the best was our waitress, Stacey. She was phenomenal!! Unfortunately, we couldn't tell her manager, so I hope they see this. We'll be back soon!

The staff are excellent, the food is good. I pretty much lived here when I lived in Ottawa, now I visit every time I'm in town.