Great brunch experience! Arrived quite early before 11am and service was quick and attentive. Food was lovely with good portions, I look forward to returning. However, as we went on a Sunday, by the time we were done with brunch close to 12pm, the place was much more crowded and it was clear they are short staffed. Big kudos to the staff for remaining incredibly friendly, despite rush hour and being stretched thin.

Great pub and bar in the heart of Ottawa. Awesome staff, location is convenient and the design of the interior is amazing and cozy. The beer is out of the world. I liked the atmosphere and cleanness of the place. Try it if you are visiting ottawa. Highly recommended.👌

I've been to Ottawa dozens of times and thanks to a recommendation at Queen Street Fare (you should also check that out) we came here for Monday night Karaoke. A fantastic dive bar (and I'm from Victoria which has its share of those). Fun atmosphere, the food looked great and the beers were cheap and plentiful. 💯 Recommend.

Very lively and filled with friendly servers! Their brunch are delicious :)

A regular visitor of that place. Great atmosphere and service. Cheap food on the special days and their drinks are always good.

I’m from out of town and overall such a great experience to have dinner and a live show. It’s hard to come by a solid place like this. Staff was friendly. We got the classic build your own burgers and some chicken wings. You can never go wrong 🙃

This place is fantastic!! The food is fresh, homemade and delicious! The walls are covered in art left by artists with their selling price just below the frames! Absolutely beautiful works which are changed every month! The staff truly care and cater to all your needs. Great service! I can’t wait to go back there again!!

Great place for karaoke on Thursday nights. Nice variety for daily specials. Love the local artwork and decor. My only warning for customers is to not order a pint of Guinness here. They apparently aren’t aware on how to pour a proper pint (see attached photo). I wish it was a one off but this is what I was severed on multiple occasions on different visits.

not professional at all!

Are you having the bad case of the Mondays? Why not come down to the Atomic Rooster for some well earned R&R. They have a great selection Coffees, deserts, beers and a food menu that will make your mouth water. And a bonus for coming down on Mondays?! We got an awesome Karaoké with Lance starting at 10pm to 2am. Come and try them out, you won't be disappointed!!!

Man atomic rooster, the food ain’t good at all. Honestly if your going for food just go somewhere else open it’s brutal. But very interesting spot very random activities going on and weird people. Do not recommend

Excellent service and delicious food. We came here two nights in a row and really enjoyed it. You should definitely try their jamaican patties and/or the pretty generous nachos. Merci!

Stopped in for brunch and the food and staff were incredible. They were very attentive to everyone who came in and had great conversations. It was a fun time and they made sure to make everybody feel welcome. We came back for the band later in the evening and enjoyed them as well. Thanks for making memories with us in Ottawa! Highly recommend this spot to anyone.

Used to work there when they first opened .. I'm so glad you are doing well during the pandemic .. love you Donny .. keep doing what you do best .. love the people ! Steve o

Donny is a great host! Such a good vibe this place has. The servers and the bartenders are pleasant. Would recommend 100.

Best eggs Benedict I've had in Ottawa. If the hollandaise isn't made from scratch, they had me fooled. Crispy homefriea and strong coffee. Cool atmosphere and I was surprised it wasnt busy.

I recently visited this restaurant for brunch and had an amazing experience! The moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that my dining experience was top-notch. The menu offered a wonderful selection of brunch dishes. The food was fresh, flavourful, and well presented. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. The attention to detail and their genuine passion for providing a great dining experience truly stood out. Overall, I highly recommend this place for brunch. The combination of great food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit spot. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious offerings!

Food tastes okay, for a pub, pretty decent. Has a special everyday almost. Tuesday butter chicken, Sunday shepherd pie and so on. Karaoke night Thursday after 10pm. customer with different characters, has a feeling of a community pub with arts on the wall.

Came here with a couple friends for a few drinks and food on Boxing Day. A really cool place, I especially appreciate all the artwork. There are a ton of pieces on the walls for sale, the walls are all colourfully painted and even the tables have unique designs! Great drink menu and the food menu had a few non-standard bar/pub items like butter chicken and gumbo. I'll definitely be back on a busier night for some more food and drinks!

The server was amazing, the Caribbean music was groovy and food was fantastic. I definitely recommend the Island Breakfast, those home made Jamaican beef Pattie’s were bangin! Will definitely visit again in the future.

The burgers were ok, the beer selection wasn't very large. If you sit outside, be prepared to deal with the local homeless asking for money/food. The manager did a good job helping us have a quiet dinner.

Went here for breakfast and had the Island Breakfast. Included in-house made Jamaican patties that were absolutely amazing. Served alongside eggs and deliciously crispy homefries with a Jalapeno Gravy. Super tasty breakfast, that had an extra flare on top of the regular eggs, homefries and toast. Wait staff were also super nice, and they made sure to check for vaccination status. Highly suggest this place that is a step up from most places serving breakfast downtown!

Was great fun. Went there with friends for the Thursday Karaoke and loved it :)

Great vibe! Friendly server. Amazing food!! Must go. We had Portobello benny and veggie omelette. House fries and salad were delicious!

Good pub option downtown. Spinach dip was a filling cheap option as pub fares go! Enough beers on tap to choose from and patient servers! Gonna drop by again for sure.

Exactly what I look for in a "dive bar". Had a great sense of community and Donny Jr was a superstar. Seemed like he was running the whole place on his own when we came in and he was doing a stellar job. Wish we could've come back for karaoke night!

Outstanding service from Ken! Such a quick response to orders and welcoming atmosphere.

Friend Glen G. drops off some meals on occasion.Very good meals and great tasting fries.👍

I really like this bar and I used to go every few months before covid. I like that it is not pretentious and it's always consistent with great service. I got takeout Friday night but there was a problem with my order. Called them up and right away they offered to fix. Unfortunately I was already home and could not return to pick up that night. They offered to honor the meal another night. I picked you today and it was so good. The service here is so great. Can't wait to return for live music great nachos and awesome breakfast. Keep up the good work.

I want to give it one star so that one of my favourite pubs doesnt get over run but they are too kind for me to do that to them. Great selection of local and mass beers, simple standard pub fare done well.

Excellent service and delicious brunch. We visited on a Saturday morning as a group of five, on the recommendation of a local foodie. Donny, our server, made sure we had a fun and entertaining time, with prompt service. We each ordered different meals, and everyone relished their breakfast. My special request for Smoked Brisket on the Eggs Benedict was accommodated with a smile. The central location of the Atomic Rooster makes it an excellent jumping off place for adventures on Bank Street, the Canal or the Market. Couldn’t have asked for a better start to our Saturday.

Easy going restaurant/bar on Bank Street. Would recommend if your looking for a place that's got an older Ottawa feel - they have live music at night, serve brunch and have a good (and changing) selection of beers!

This is a great spot with a lot of character. The food is good and the service is quick. It's also a little quieter as it's not in the main restaurant district, but still is in a great central location. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're nearby.

Where do I start, went for brunch and the food was pathetic. Eggs Benny, the eggs were hard, the hollandaise sauce was something else still can't figure it out. Home fries were old, hard and cold. I can make much better breakfast at home. Service was another issue but let's blame it on covid and staff shortage. Avoid it or you can experience it for yourself🤷‍♂️

Great place for live music. Good assortment of bands. A real club bar experience. Some nights have different themes and age groups. Worth a look into.

I loved the chicken parmesan! Also, the staff were friendly and helpful.

The evening was great. Service fantastic. My food was so-so, but my friends was good. Great place to hangout, Friday night karaoke.

While I did enjoy the food and the service, some of their so-called 'wall art' was very irreverent and I found it disturbing and offensive. I will not eat there again if it still hangs on the wall.

Our experience at Atomic Rooster, was terrible. We walked in on live music night - the music was so loud I was barely able to hear the people around me or the waiter. When we finally put in our order, the food came approximately 50 minutes later. The food was subpar. As we were wrapping up, we saw two cockroach's near the wall where we were sitting. We informed the waiter, and she killed one with her napkin, and the other with her hand. When asked if they see them here often, she replied "no it's the first time we saw them in that corner" (which makes me think she has seen them elsewhere in that establishment). By that point, we were very disappointed and had to settle our bills and leave right away. I do not recommend this spot.

Amazing venue and atmosphere. Live music and comedy were exceptional. The staff is super friendly and accommodating and helpful. Will definitely be back again.

Good music band, polite service, half filled place, 45min for food. Food is to forget and restrooms are disgusting. Would not recommend.

A friendly and accommodating place for a quick bite and a pint or two. Fabulous art by local artists. A real community feel.

The music scene was good but that's about it. Food was subpar. Service was slow. Not super clean. Maybe just stop by for a drink and for the bands

My fav fun spot in the city! Awesome bands, great atmosphere and a kitchen that puts out the most tastiest food! Best local live bands performing weekends!

Evan was a great server. He's probably one of the most attentive and personable young man I've met. The food was great! Service was better! Great job, Evan!

I love the name. Rock on.

Have gone twice for breakfast and I love it every time. Great staff, amazing food and easy going. Will go back for dinner soon!

Island breakfast was awesome glad this gem in ottawa is still open

One of the chillest, coolest places to sit and have a beer. Live entertainment every night of the week, great food, great selection of drinks, awesome wait staff. Highly recommended.

Atomic Rooster,it's not my first time I enjoy it whenever I spent some very good evening drinks with very friendly staff and the patrons are out of this world. Diffintetly I will go back

Great brunch spot, and for some reason the absolute best Jamaican Patties in the city

Good menu variety and daily special price was excellent.

A great place to grab some drinks and wings, play a couple games of darts with your friends and enjoy the environment. I frequent there often 😎. Maybe I'll see you there!!

This place used to be good years ago. It's Gone so far downhill. Food is awful.place is philthy. Never again will I go back.

Delicious Jamaican patties

This is my place to be for breakfast or brunch! Wonderful food & friendly, hard working staff.

Great food, friendly staff, and engaging atmosphere. Rotating art on the walls gives something new to look at every visit. The food quality is consistent at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and always leaves me satisfied. They also have a great collection of rotating craft beers.

Great tasty food! Friendly service and very chill place. Will come back.

Great place to have a beer eat some good food and share a laugh with some good friends.

The breakfast here is absolutely amazing!! Really friendly, enthusiastic servers too. Can’t wait to be able to go back!

Great breakfast food, but don't get the crepe

I can't wait to experience the live music energy at Atomic Rooster again! Coming here made Ottawa start to feel like home! Hope to see you on the flip side!!

Tried this place for brunch and was very satisfied. The classic brunch breakfast with eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and toast was delicious. The staff were kind and attentive. I would definitely return!

Atomic Rooster is one of my favourite brunch spots in Ottawa! You can't go wrong with anything you order from here, but the Island breafkast, and the the Jamaican patties specifically, are spectacular. They also sell the patties in bulk, frozen, and to-go, which serve as fantastic treats at home. Staff are friendly, and the local art hung up on the wall make for a really nice atmosphere when dining in.

Easily the most enjoyed meal of the capital city! Excellent service and atmosphere for the late afternoon lunch/early dinner. I would highly recommend the Meatloaf meal, served with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Get it with a side of goat cheese and enjoy it even more like I did. Yummy!

Great staff and local music !

This place is a great local spot that does everything to support local artists, including bands. The food is really good and the servers are super friendly! Love going there!

Atomic Rooster, consistently has some of the most stimulating local art hung and posted for sale. It's a wonderful concept and added layer to an establishment that already has many layers. The staff and community inside Atomic Rooster, and they always have great local bands on the docket. The menu is deep, and priced fairly. Think the best bar grub you have ever had, but with a twist, and at a fair price. My go to is the Island breakfast or the Natasha Benny (smoked salmon).

Great stuff good food nice live music

Good food, good selection of micro brewery beers from the region.

Average options, average taste.... overall average

Where my peeps at

Great place. Great service.

Good atmosphere, good beer, cool wait staff.. I really want to like this place more but the price and quality of the food just kills me. I'll go for a pint any day, but if I wanna eat I'm going to keep walking. You're paying Sparks street prices at a quirky Bank Street art dive and it consistently disappoints as soon as that plate drops infront of your face. Meh.

Food wasnt great, service was limited, very loud location. The fries were good and the soda refills were free.

I got a big crush on this place. Awesome menu, prices are spot on, local art hanging on the walls, and customer service is spectacular!

Friendly staff, great live music, and decent prices

Great food, wonderful staff, and the live entertainment was nothing short of amazing! I had the opportunity to see the band Abstract while there and was awestruck! They were fresh, energetic, and very talented! I hope to catch them there again! Place was a little chilly but it was a cold night. Overall great place to chill and catch some live entertainment!

Very casual

Solid burger, great atmosphere, excellent service. Good beer selection.

Barnyard

A great selection of beers, tasty pub grub, beautiful service. And good tunes when there's a band in.

Great burgers!

Great spot!