Restaurant

The Whalesbone Bank Street

SeafoodCentretownsplurge

The Whalesbone Bank Street is one of the best seafood restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown.

Twenty years on Bank Street is a track record most Ottawa restaurants cannot come close to matching, and The Whalesbone has spent those two decades refusing to dress itself up as something grander than an oyster house.

Date NightFine DiningSeafoodspecial occasionfreshpolished
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Taste Score 8.2/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
635 reviews
Ottawa
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8.2/10
Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 635 reviews
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Price and pace
splurge
Neighborhood
Centretown | 430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8, Canada
Price
splurge
Taste Score
8.2/10
Phone
(613) 231-8569
What to order

Signature dishes at The Whalesbone Bank Street

Oysters
WBOH Clam Chowder
Lobster Risotto
Why go

What makes The Whalesbone Bank Street worth the move

The Whalesbone Bank Street is an easy yes in Centretown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Oysters and WBOH Clam Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 635 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.4 from 635 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Style
Seafood in Centretown
Spend
splurge

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Google rating: 9.4 from 635 reviews
Price point: splurge
Popular dishes: Oysters, WBOH Clam Chowder, Lobster Risotto
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for The Whalesbone Bank Street

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9.4 from 635 reviews
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Editorial review by James Whitfield
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For now, The Whalesbone Bank Street holds a 9.4 rating across 635 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8, Canada
Phone
(613) 231-8569
Price
splurge
TastyPals score
8.2/10
Google rating
9.4 (635 reviews)
Cuisine
Seafood
Neighborhood
Centretown

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What cuisine does The Whalesbone Bank Street serve?

The Whalesbone Bank Street is a Seafood restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Twenty years on Bank Street is a track record most Ottawa restaurants cannot come close to matching, and The Whalesbone has spent those two decades refusing to dress itself up as something grander than an oyster house.

What is The Whalesbone Bank Street best for?

The Whalesbone Bank Street is best for date night, fine dining, seafood, special occasion, fresh, polished. The Whalesbone Bank Street is an easy yes in Centretown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Oysters and WBOH Clam Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 635 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Whalesbone Bank Street?

The Whalesbone Bank Street is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.4 from 635 reviews

What should I order at The Whalesbone Bank Street?

Start with Oysters, WBOH Clam Chowder and Lobster Risotto. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Whalesbone Bank Street worth visiting?

The Whalesbone Bank Street holds a 9.4 Google rating from 635 reviews. The Whalesbone Bank Street is an easy yes in Centretown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Oysters and WBOH Clam Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 635 Google reviews.

Where is The Whalesbone Bank Street located?

The Whalesbone Bank Street is located at 430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is The Whalesbone Bank Street good for a date night?

Yes — The Whalesbone Bank Street is tagged for date night dining. The Whalesbone Bank Street is an easy yes in Centretown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Oysters and WBOH Clam Chowder also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 635 Google reviews.

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