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Bar•ByWard Market•moderate
The Hyde
The Hyde is the kind of bar room in ByWard Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.8
Based on 61 reviews
ByWard Market · Ottawa
Best date night Restaurants in ByWard Market
The highest-rated date night spots in ByWard Market, Ottawa — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.
12 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6Updated June 2026
Top date night picks in ByWard Market
Fast answers for diners comparing date night restaurants in ByWard Market, Ottawa.
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Japanese•ByWard Market•value
Hikaru by TOMO
Hikaru by TOMO suits a night out in ByWard Market when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Panko Black Tiger Prawns and Wagyu Beef Gyoza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Sushidinnertakeout
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4.8
Based on 12 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Ratatouille Bistro
Ratatouille Bistro suits a night out in ByWard Market when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Shakshuka and Crab Cake and Eggs also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.7
Based on 983 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Dark Fork
Dark Fork suits a night out in ByWard Market when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Crusted Chicken Parmesan and Steak Frites also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.7
Based on 295 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Chez Lucien
Chez Lucien suits a night out in ByWard Market when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 3288 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Lavender Grill
Lavender Grill is the kind of contemporary room in ByWard Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 1614 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
ALORA Ottawa & ALORA Rooftop
ALORA Ottawa & ALORA Rooftop is a contemporary pick in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Crispy Crab Bites and Seared Tuna also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 657 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Buvette Daphnée
Buvette Daphnée is the kind of contemporary room in ByWard Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 305 reviews
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Bar•ByWard Market•moderate
Apothecary Lounge
Apothecary Lounge is a bar pick in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Market Catch Ceviche Bites and Signature Salmon Rosti also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.5
Based on 452 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Ember
Ember is a contemporary pick in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Smokey Eggplant Dip and Spicy Crispy Tuna also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 383 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Speakeasy Tapas Lounge
Speakeasy Tapas Lounge is a contemporary pick in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 346 reviews
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Contemporary•ByWard Market•moderate
Luxe Bistro
Luxe Bistro is a contemporary pick in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Market dinnerdate nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 1456 reviews
Common questions
What are the best date night restaurants in ByWard Market?
The top date night restaurants in ByWard Market, Ottawa include The Hyde, Hikaru by TOMO, Ratatouille Bistro. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.
How many date night restaurants are in ByWard Market?
TastyPals currently tracks 12 date night restaurants in ByWard Market, Ottawa.
TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →
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