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NOX Eatery & Public House Inc.

Name: NOX Eatery & Public House Inc.
Address: 801 King Edward Ave 2nd Level, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, CA
Telephone: (613) 816-2433
Price range: value

Global•Sandy Hill•value

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is one of the best global restaurants in Ottawa for cheap eats, especially if you want a strong option in Sandy Hill.

Sandy Hill doesn't ask much of you, and neither does NOX — but that's the whole point.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Sandy Hill doesn't ask much of you, and neither does NOX — but that's the whole point. This is a public house that actually behaves like one: no performative plating, no Instagram-bait lighting rigs, just a room that wants you to order another round, argue about something stupid, and eat well enough that you forget you spent almost nothing doing it. The "Global" tag on the menu is honest in the messiest, most Ottawa-university-town way — this kitchen pulls from wherever the craving leads, and the price point (we're talking dollar signs, singular) means students, night-shift workers, and people who blew their budget earlier in the week can all pull up a chair without doing math. NOX earns its room by understanding that a great bar needs a kitchen that can keep up with the drinking, not the other way around. The Deep Fried Pickles are the opening argument: hot brine punching through a shatter-crisp crust, the kind of snack that makes you question why you ever ordered anything else first. The Wings are doing exactly what wings should — a proper exterior drag, real heat if you want it, and enough meat that it doesn't feel like an insult. But the move, the one that gets talked about, is the Nashville Chicken and Waffle: that Tennessee-style bird bringing actual cayenne burn against the sweet grid of waffle beneath it, sweet-heat contrast done without irony or apology. The Obnoxious Chips live up to the name in volume and loaded excess. Shrimp Linguine and Steak & Fries round out the menu for anyone who needs a reason to stay past midnight that isn't just the beer list. Sit at the bar if you're solo or coming in pairs — you'll get faster pours and a better read on the room. The Nashville Chicken and Waffle and the Deep Fried Pickles together is the combo regulars already know; order both, split neither. Weekends late fill up hard, so come early or come ready to wait. Skip the indecision and go straight to the bird.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Cheap EatsCasual dinner lunch takeout easygoinglocal

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Taste Score 8.5/10

Rating (Google) 9.8

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Google 9.8 from 292 reviews

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Cheap Eats and Casual dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Sandy Hill | 801 King Edward Ave 2nd Level, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.5/10

Phone

(613) 816-2433

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Signature dishes at NOX Eatery & Public House Inc.

Nashville Chicken And Waffle

Breaded chicken, waffle, Nashville hot sauce, maple syrup, fries

Deep Fried Pickles

Marinated and coated in a seasoned batter, served hot with chipotle ranch dipping sauce, topped with fried onions

Wings

Served with house made cilantro ranch dressing. Flavors: Mild, Medium, Hot, Suicide, Nashville Hot Sauce, Honey Garlic

Obnoxious Chips

Waffle fries, cheese sauce, jalapeño, diced tomato, red onion, bacon, marinated chicken, green onions

Why go

What makes NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. worth the move

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is a clean first click in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want a global option you can trust. Deep Fried Pickles and Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 292 Google reviews.

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9.8 from 292 Google reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and Casual dinner

Style

Global in Sandy Hill

Spend

Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats Casual dinner lunch takeout easygoing local

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Google rating: 9.8 from 292 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Deep Fried Pickles, Wings, Obnoxious Chips

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9.8 from 292 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 801 King Edward Ave 2nd Level, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
Phone: (613) 816-2433
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.5/10
Google rating: 9.8 (292 reviews)
Cuisine: Global
Neighborhood: Sandy Hill

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What cuisine does NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. serve?

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is a Global restaurant located in Sandy Hill, Ottawa. Sandy Hill doesn't ask much of you, and neither does NOX — but that's the whole point.

What is NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. best for?

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is best for cheap eats, casual dinner, lunch, takeout, easygoing, local. NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is a clean first click in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want a global option you can trust. Deep Fried Pickles and Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 292 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at NOX Eatery & Public House Inc.?

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.8 from 292 reviews

What should I order at NOX Eatery & Public House Inc.?

Start with Nashville Chicken And Waffle, Deep Fried Pickles, Wings and Obnoxious Chips. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. worth visiting?

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. holds a 9.8 Google rating from 292 reviews. NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is a clean first click in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want a global option you can trust. Deep Fried Pickles and Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 292 Google reviews.

Where is NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. located?

NOX Eatery & Public House Inc. is located at 801 King Edward Ave 2nd Level, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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