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Jax

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Jax is one of the best brunch restaurants in Ottawa for weekend brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.

Jax is a smart brunch call in Chinatown when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion. Beet Cured Trout Canapé and Pork and Bison Meatballs also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 4.5
725 reviews
Ottawa
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4.5
Rating
Based on 725 reviews
Best used for
Weekend brunch and bright
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Chinatown · 479 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 8N8, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
4.5 from 725 reviews
Phone
(613) 514-0565
What to order

Signature dishes at Jax

Beet Cured Trout Canapé

beet cured trout, avocado crème, pickled onion, sesame, crostini

Pork and Bison Meatballs

pork and bison, goat cheese stuffed, smoky poblano, parmesan

Beef Tenderloin Tartare

beef tenderloin, capers, smoked jalapeno mayo, fresh herbs, egg yolk, mustard seeds, taro chips

Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Steak

bacon wrapped tenderloin, duck fat potatoes, peppercorn demi, shaved foie gras, local vegetables

Lobster Stuffed Ravioli

lobster stuffed ravioli, lemon, garlic, herb oil, Padano, roe

Why go

What makes Jax worth the move

Jax is a clean first click in Chinatown in Ottawa when you want a brunch option you can trust. Beet Cured Trout Canapé and Pork and Bison Meatballs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 725 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
4.5 from 725 Google reviews
Best used for
Weekend brunch and bright
Style
Brunch in Chinatown
Spend
Good value

Best for

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Google rating: 4.5 from 725 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Beet Cured Trout Canapé, Pork and Bison Meatballs, Beef Tenderloin Tartare
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4.5 from 725 reviews
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Quick details

Address
479 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 8N8, Canada
Phone
(613) 514-0565
Price
value
TastyPals score
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Google rating
4.5 (725 reviews)
Cuisine
Brunch
Neighborhood
Chinatown
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