Jax is one of the best brunch restaurants in Ottawa for weekend brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.
Ottawa has a persistent habit of underselling Jax, a 22-seat bistro on Bronson Avenue that has been running chef-owner Ben Breitler's local-seasonal program since at least 2012 — long enough that the regulars have become institutional.
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beet cured trout, avocado crème, pickled onion, sesame, crostini
beef tenderloin, capers, smoked jalapeno mayo, fresh herbs, egg yolk, mustard seeds, taro chips
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 9.0 rating across 725 Google reviews.
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For now, Jax holds a 9.0 rating across 725 Google reviews.
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Jax is a Brunch restaurant located in Chinatown, Ottawa. Ottawa has a persistent habit of underselling Jax, a 22-seat bistro on Bronson Avenue that has been running chef-owner Ben Breitler's local-seasonal program since at least 2012 — long enough that the regulars have become institutional.
Jax is best for cheap eats, weekend brunch, brunch, bright, cozy. 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 9.0 rating across 725 Google reviews.
Jax is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 725 reviews
Start with Banana Bread French Toast, Bison Burger, Eggs Benedict and Beet Cured Trout Canapé. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Jax holds a 9.0 Google rating from 725 reviews. 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 9.0 rating across 725 Google reviews.
Jax is located at 479 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 8N8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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