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Chez Lucien

Restaurant overview

Chez Lucien occupies a particular kind of space in the ByWard Market that Ottawa locals seem to guard with proprietary affection — a dim, lived-in pub room with a jukebox, a fireplace, and an atmosphere that regulars insist cannot be manufactured from scratch.

4.6/5 · 3,288 Google reviews

The recommendation

Chez Lucien occupies a particular kind of space in the ByWard Market that Ottawa locals seem to guard with proprietary affection — a dim, lived-in pub room with a jukebox, a fireplace, and an atmosphere that regulars insist cannot be manufactured from scratch.

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Rating (Google) 4.6/5
3,288 reviews
Ottawa
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4.6/5
Google rating
Based on 3288 reviews
Best for
Date Night and Wine Bar
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
ByWard Market | 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada
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Chez Lucien is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

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What makes Chez Lucien worth the move

Chez Lucien works for date night in ByWard Market because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 3,288 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
4.6/5 from 3,288 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Wine Bar
Style
French in ByWard Market
Spend
Moderate spend

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Google rating: 4.6/5 from 3,288 reviews
Price point: $$
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Quick details

Address
137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada
Phone
(613) 241-3533
Price
$$
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
4.6/5 (3,288 reviews)
Cuisine
French
Neighborhood
ByWard Market

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Chez Lucien serve?

Chez Lucien is a French restaurant located in ByWard Market, Ottawa. Chez Lucien occupies a particular kind of space in the ByWard Market that Ottawa locals seem to guard with proprietary affection — a dim, lived-in pub room with a jukebox, a fireplace, and an atmosphere that regulars insist cannot be manufactured from scratch.

What is Chez Lucien best for?

Chez Lucien is best for date night, wine bar, cocktail bar. Chez Lucien works for date night in ByWard Market because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 3,288 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Chez Lucien?

Chez Lucien is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 4.6/5 from 3,288 reviews

Is Chez Lucien worth visiting?

Chez Lucien holds a 4.6/5 Google rating from 3,288 reviews. Chez Lucien works for date night in ByWard Market because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 3,288 Google reviews.

Where is Chez Lucien located?

Chez Lucien is located at 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Chez Lucien good for a date night?

Yes — Chez Lucien is tagged for date night dining. Chez Lucien works for date night in ByWard Market because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.6/5 Google rating across 3,288 Google reviews.

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