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Mexican•Kanata•value
Ay Dios Mio Tacos
Ay Dios Mio Tacos is an easy mexican option in Kanata in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.9
Based on 542 reviews
Best cocktail Restaurants in Ottawa: 31 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for cocktail in Ottawa, curated by TastyPals editors.
31 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6Updated June 2026
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Top picks for cocktail in Ottawa
Fast answers for diners searching for cocktail restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Maria's Tacos
Maria's Tacos is a mexican restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.9
Based on 195 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Torta Boyz
Torta Boyz is a sensible mexican call in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 973 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Mi Amor Tacos
Mi Amor Tacos is a mexican restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 319 reviews
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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
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Bar•Centretown•moderate
Afterlight
Afterlight suits a night out in Centretown when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.8
Based on 59 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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Mexican•ByWard Market•value
Corazon De Maiz
Corazon De Maiz is an easy mexican option in ByWard Market in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 1291 reviews
12
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Bar•Little Italy•moderate
The Moonroom
The Moonroom is a bar pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.6
Based on 1008 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Sí Señor Mexican Street Food
Sí Señor Mexican Street Food is a mexican restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Quesabirrias and Loaded Nachos also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 834 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
El Taco De Oro
El Taco De Oro is an easy mexican option in Ottawa in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 751 reviews
15
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine
Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine is a contemporary pick in Centretown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Ceviche Raphaël and Tiradito Nikkei also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 692 reviews
16
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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
17
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Harmons Steakhouse
Harmons Steakhouse is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Ahi Tuna Crudo and Foie Gras Torchon also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 552 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
19
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Gitanes
Gitanes is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Tuna Crudo and Lamb Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 456 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
21
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Bar•Downtown•moderate
10Fourteen
10Fourteen is a bar pick in Downtown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Jerk Chicken Nachos and Pizza Pockets (2) also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.5
Based on 436 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Manor Lounge
Manor Lounge is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.5
Based on 394 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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Mexican•Centretown•value
El Camino (Elgin)
El Camino (Elgin) is a mexican restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 2348 reviews
26
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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
27
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Bar•Ottawa•moderate
s o m e w h e r e dine bar
s o m e w h e r e dine bar suits a night out in Ottawa when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Truffle Tuna Crudo and Korean Fried Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.4
Based on 765 reviews
28
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Giulia
Giulia is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Burrata from Puglia and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 743 reviews
29
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Mexican•Centretown•value
La Fiesta Latina
La Fiesta Latina is a mexican restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 726 reviews
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Bar•Centretown•moderate
Charlotte
Charlotte is a bar pick in Centretown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Dirty Horse and Pacific Petals also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.4
Based on 535 reviews
31
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Contemporary•Centretown•moderate
Good Neighbour
Good Neighbour suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Elgin Street night outdate nightgroup dinner
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4.2
Based on 109 reviews
Common questions about cocktail in Ottawa
What are the best restaurants for cocktail in Ottawa?
The top restaurants for cocktail in Ottawa include Ay Dios Mio Tacos, Maria's Tacos, Torta Boyz. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best cocktail restaurant in Ottawa?
Ay Dios Mio Tacos is among the top-rated options for cocktail in Ottawa, with a 4.9 Google rating and 542 reviews.
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