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Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern is one of the best gastropub restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Wellington West.

The Elmdale Oyster House Tavern has been open, and under the Whalesbone Group's ownership it reportedly resisted every impulse to sand itself into something more broadly palatable.

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Taste Score 7.9/10
Rating (Google) 9.0
878 reviews
Ottawa
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7.9/10
Taste Score
Google 9.0 from 878 reviews
Best for
Date Night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Wellington West | 1084 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5, Canada
Price
moderate
Taste Score
7.9/10
Phone
(613) 728-2848
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What to order

Signature dishes at Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern

Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special)
Lobster Spaghetti
Fried Chicken with gravy or hot sauce (Tuesday special)
Tuna Ceviche
Beef Tartare
Why go

What makes Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern worth the move

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern works for date night in Wellington West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special) and Lobster Spaghetti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 878 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.0 from 878 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and dinner
Style
Gastropub in Wellington West
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 878 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special), Lobster Spaghetti, Fried Chicken with gravy or hot sauce (Tuesday special)
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Google snapshot
9.0 from 878 reviews
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For now, Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern holds a 9.0 rating across 878 Google reviews.

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Plan the visit

Quick details

Address
1084 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5, Canada
Phone
(613) 728-2848
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
7.9/10
Google rating
9.0 (878 reviews)
Cuisine
Gastropub
Neighborhood
Wellington West

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern serve?

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern is a Gastropub restaurant located in Wellington West, Ottawa. The Elmdale Oyster House Tavern has been open, and under the Whalesbone Group's ownership it reportedly resisted every impulse to sand itself into something more broadly palatable.

What is Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern best for?

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern is best for date night, patio, wellington west night out, dinner, stylish, easygoing. Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern works for date night in Wellington West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special) and Lobster Spaghetti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 878 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern?

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 878 reviews

What should I order at Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern?

Start with Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special), Lobster Spaghetti, Fried Chicken with gravy or hot sauce (Tuesday special) and Tuna Ceviche. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern worth visiting?

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern holds a 9.0 Google rating from 878 reviews. Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern works for date night in Wellington West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special) and Lobster Spaghetti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 878 Google reviews.

Where is Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern located?

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern is located at 1084 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern good for a date night?

Yes — Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern is tagged for date night dining. Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern works for date night in Wellington West because the room and the food both help the evening land. Buck a Shuck Oysters (Thursday special) and Lobster Spaghetti also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 878 Google reviews.

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