Restaurant overview
The Whalesbone on Elgin Street is the more polished sibling to the original oyster bar that put the name on Ottawa's map, and by reputation it carries the same foundational commitment: seafood sourced responsibly, rotated according to what the supply chain can honestly offer, served in a Centretown room described consistently as comfortable and refined without tipping into stiff.
4.5/5 · 2,129 Google reviews
The Whalesbone on Elgin Street is the more polished sibling to the original oyster bar that put the name on Ottawa's map, and by reputation it carries the same foundational commitment: seafood sourced responsibly, rotated according to what the supply chain can honestly offer, served in a Centretown room described consistently as comfortable and refined without tipping into stiff.
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The Whalesbone Elgin Street is listed in the splurge price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuThe Whalesbone Elgin Street works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Lobster Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 2,129 Google reviews.
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The Whalesbone Elgin Street is a Sustainable Seafood restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. The Whalesbone on Elgin Street is the more polished sibling to the original oyster bar that put the name on Ottawa's map, and by reputation it carries the same foundational commitment: seafood sourced responsibly, rotated according to what the supply chain can honestly offer, served in a Centretown room described consistently as comfortable and refined without tipping into stiff.
The Whalesbone Elgin Street is best for date night, fine dining, business lunch, seafood, special occasion, fresh, polished. The Whalesbone Elgin Street works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Lobster Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 2,129 Google reviews.
The Whalesbone Elgin Street is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 4.5/5 from 2,129 reviews
The Whalesbone Elgin Street holds a 4.5/5 Google rating from 2,129 reviews. The Whalesbone Elgin Street works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Lobster Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 2,129 Google reviews.
The Whalesbone Elgin Street is located at 231 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, The Whalesbone Elgin Street accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — The Whalesbone Elgin Street is tagged for date night dining. The Whalesbone Elgin Street works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oysters and Lobster Roll also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 2,129 Google reviews.
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