We came out on friday night around 8pm and good we came in a bit early cause we did not have reservation and it's packed. We got a seat at the bar, which is pretty cool, got to see all the oyster actions.

The oysters are soooo good. From the west coast to the east coast. Loved ones from PEI. We got a deal $35for a dozen. Sooooo delicious!

Whalesbone is good, certainly fun, but perhaps my expectations were a bit too high when I walked in to their dark garage of a restaurant. The menu--beyond the main attraction, oysters, that is--feels a bit erratic and scattered. Paired with a space that is sparsely decorated, Whalesbone feels like the kind of place my friends and I would have conjured up in university--plentiful beer, a... more

Good food. Service is attentive. Portions a little light for my likings. Deecent wine selection.

I love it. Great oysters with many choices of great sUces, and I'm not even a big oyster fan. Can be hot and crowded.

I'm in town visiting for a few days and decided to try whalesbone based on a local's recommendation and the great reviews on yelp.

The place is fine, but not worthy of 4.5 stars! I started with a dozen oysters, which were fresh and delicious, but poorly shucked. For a place with "oyster" in the name, I expect better. I had oyster shell in almost every piece. As I was sitting at the bar and... more

This place is amazing! It's everything I thought it would be. Funky atmosphere and great service. The wine list is phenomenal. I had the mussels in a thai coconut broth and they were outstanding. It definitely lives up to the hype. I will definitely be returning.

So this is our second time at the Whalebone and despite our visits being almost two years apart the food is still outstanding. Love this place. Highly recommend you try if you're ever in Ottawa.

The steelhead trout I got was one of the best fish meals I ever got... Highly recommended, I love that place!

Brilliant oysters. Relaxed and hip atmosphere. Inventive and delicious cuisine. Fantastic service.

Great lunch. Seems to be a "men who lunch" kind of haunt. Go early, it gets crowded and it will always be small. Avoid sitting at the tables just across from the bar. I got an elbow in the head.

Seafood was excellent. Lunchtime menu has simple hearty stuff (bahn mi, fish and chips, lobster roll) etc.

Friendly service. More like you just dropped in to a buddy's place than formal dining.

My previous experience with Kenny Rogers and food was limited to his chain of chicken joints which were popular in the late 90s. This changed when I walked into Whalesbone and heard him crooning on the turntable behind the bar.

As I was drinking a local pint, eating an array of oysters and listening to Kenny's dismay about Lucille, I was feeling that life was good.

The euphoria didn't go away... more

We're so fortunate to have sustainable fish/seafood oysters in ott. This is truly a gem in the city.

Most of the review is look good. So we were based on those reviews to try this restaurant. But after our dinner the feeling was not very good. 1, their kitchen ventilator is not working very well, so you feel very oily smoke inside the restaurant seating area. 2, their oyster was just average, no surprise

Whalesbone never fails to deliver. Cute and cozy, friendly and knowledgable staff (Hi Eean! Thanks!), good beers and wine. Last night we brought the inlaws in from out of town here. We had oysters, obviously, which are always amazing with their selection of sauces, along with the chowder (mmm!), ceviche, walleye, and the trout, which for me was the dish of the evening. We finished off with both... more

Went to the Whalesbone for a special occasion tonight and heard good things, left disspointed.

Just kidding it was the best meal I've had in my life.

We started with the oysters, (I recommend the west coast) and a bowl of mussels. Both were excellent. The service was phenomenal and the staff were very knowledgable and friendly. The ambience is great as well.

The lobster risotto is really all... more

Always a favourite and one of the tops in my go-to list. Great menu that changes often enough, great service, and, of course fantastic selection of oysters. If you haven't been, go. Go right now.

Our annual trip to Ottawa and to the Whalesbone. Quite simply the best seafood you will get anywhere on the planet. I even had the 'scallop ceviche' as an appertiser! Great people, great fun, and ask Jay for the Chef's table if you want the full experience. Not cheap though!

Really good food, cozy ambience, and awesome staff, but the price point is just a tad high. I appreciate their approach to sustainable seafood, but if they could lower their prices $3-5 an entree it would be a place we would go often, rather than once a year.

I should probably downgrade elmdale tavern to 3 stars as well....

It pains me to give this place a 3 because they source from local farmers and only serve sustainable seafood which are things that matter to me a lot.

The servers are extremely attentive and nice.

While the food was decent, we had the lobster risotto and Ontario walleye with BC clams, it is not worth $100 (after tax, tip, tap... more

The lobster risotto was amazing as was everything else I had. From the pre-appertizers oysters and the decontructed banana cream pie, there wasn't anything I didn't love. Will definitely be back.

I hate to rain on this parade, but..

Had the lobster risotto, and it was good. Not memorable, but good. Lobster might have been a tad overdone, but it worked. If I had paid $30 for this dish, I'd be satisfied. For $45, I feel cheated.

I went here based on some previous reviews claiming this dish was "phenomenal" and "one of the top 5 dishes I've ever eaten", but I only had it 3 hours ago, and... more

Best place in Ottawa

I been to this place for dinner Thursday night 5/28/2014,our waitress Mirelle greeted us in very lovely smile and our table was ready...the menu is small but very special recipes ...we got two appetizers the scallops and the smoked oysters ...OMG .the most tasty thing ever .I cannot describe it..then I had the fish with the eggplant and tomato,everything was... more

Had lunch here a year ago and couldn't stop thinking about the banana cream pie so made sure to revisit this weekend while in Ottawa. The restaurant is very small so be sure to make a reservation. The staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about where all the fish is sourced from which we appreciated. Highly recommend the mussels - they are my fav of any restaurant including... more

New menu would be welcomed

This was my second visit to the Whalesbone, and I was still impress by the incredible ambiance of the place, the super friendly staff, and of course, the excellent food. The only deception was that the menu was exactly the same has my last visit 5 months ago.

I got food poisoning! Went to whalesbone on kent the day before Mother's Day to celebrate with my mom because I was working Sunday. It completely ruined our whole day! I had to walk out of the theater so I could go home to puke. Missed a day of work to. I work in a restaurant and Mothers Day was really busy, they had 350 people that day. I lost $170 because of them. I will never return ever!

A treat

Really nice food! Best chowder I've eaten. Gorgeous lobster risotto. Food steaming hot...no dishes languishing around waiting to be served. Tiny gem, not to be missed.

Food that will stun your taste buds

Went here for the first time this weekend and must say......WOW!
Its just a tiny little spot on Bank St, reservations definitely required ahead of time but what a pleasant surprise. The food was stunningly fantastic and the great throwback atmosphere, we loved it and will recommend to any of our friends and family!
Loved the music being played off... more

We went here for dinner last week and it was great. We had a large group so I called ahead to make a reservation. We had a large range of tastes within this group, including my 90 year old grandmother who is very picky. When I made the reservation I told them she basically doesn't eat anything besides fish and chips. This is only available on their lunch menu, but they made a note on the... more

Third time lucky

Well, I enjoyed the first two times as well. Oysters to start and fish main. Great, I mean great, service. Tiny place. We needed reservations for Monday at six, even. They make just enough room that we were not stuck cheek by jowl to the neighbour. Good wine choices, from a small selection. Small place means limited choice, so look... more

Maybe Ottawa's best seafood joint. Wonderful atmosphere. Lovely staff. Great for a date night or dinner, drinks and of course oysters with friends!

Disappointed

Not my first time here. Enjoyed first visit enjoyed nothing but the oysters this visit.
First of all expect to pay $55-85 per person (one app, one main, one drink, no tax, no tip).
My biggest problem here is actually the water - I am a watre drinker with my meals, especially "good" meals, it cleanses the palate and doesn't... more

Great cooked seafood

Came here on a Saturday night during our short Ottawa trip the past weekend after reading the reviews here. Was expecting more choices on raw seafood but they only had oysters on the shell. I asked the server if they had raw clams on the shell, he looked at me like I was kind of crazy. Anyways, we got the... more

Favorite restaurant in Ottawa

This restaurant is a bit pricey but worth every penny. The fish and seafood are sustainably caught and the food is exquisitely cooked. The sauces they have for their oysters are amazing. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I live in downtown Ottawa and this is my favorite restaurant here.

Take-out

I decided to walk down to the Kent St take-out location for lunch. Previously I had ordered a shrimp salad which was fantastic so thought I get the same or a variation. I asked the cashier if they did salads to which he bluntly told me they didn't. It was only when a colleague joined him behind the desk that... more

Being only a block away from my office, Whalesbone has been a great restaurant to meet with clients or even just to have a casual quiet lunch. I'm always impressed with the service and environment the restaurant offers.

Visiting once every 3-4 weeks, I've tried a wide range of their menu and am always happy with what is placed in front of me. They've even added a steak choice for those not so... more

Amazing Steelhead Trout

Scallop ceviche, PEI oysters... Ended off with Churros con chocolate! Carefully sourced ingredients and eclectic interior make this place a worthwhile experience. The restaurant is a bit small but we had a large communal table at the front so we were fine. The trout was simply divine - coriander seed and cilantro were quite different. I would highly recommend this... more

Best restaurant in Ottawa

Definitely my favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Pub atmosphere with high end dishes. Perfect oysters, beautiful food, friendly and attentive staff. Perfect combination of relaxation and mouth watering dishes.

One of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. Reservations are a must unless you plan to eat at the bar. The small, intimate, warm and nicely decorated atmosphere is perfect for a romantic meal or catching up with a small group of friends. The seafood is outstanding and the tunes coming out of the vinyl record table is the finishing touch on the homey vibe.

We had the BC oysters (my favorite) and... more

Dudes in Toques

I have been walking past Walesbone for a long time now, peering in hopefully. From the street, to be honest, it is not very welcoming. Dull windows give into a long dark, bar-like room. There are several years of "Where to Eat in Canada" stickers on the window which in my experience is a positive sign but alas, no menu... more

Great Service and excellent food

I was contemplating 4 stars but decided on 5 due to the very friendly service and the fact that the wait staff took the effort to run outside and see if they could return the hat to the young girl that forgot her at the table (as it was -5 the would need it)
The oysters were nice and the... more

Had a great dinner here this week. I had the BC trout with fennel, sunchoke, and carrots, and my partner had a selection of oysters with the mackerel with putanesca and eggplant. My trout was fresh and cooked to perfection (I had to ask for it to be cooked slightly more than med rare because I am pregnant), and the mix of the trout with the fennel slaw was a perfect complementary combination.... more

Great experience

This small location offers an intimate and festive experience. In an ecclectic decor, the staff welcomes you with a friendly attitude. The barman opens oysters and also plays the DJ with LPs from the 80s. The food is excellent but there is absolutely no rush, so don't go there if you are tight on time. After the oysters platter (4... more

One of the best in Ottawa

We have dinner in the nice closey restaurant. Oyster is fresh, but the main courses were superbly done. We had the hanger steak which is cooked just right and mixed with all of it's side to create interesting taste to it. We also had trout and walleye as well. They were done just right. Dessert with Chorros with chocholate was... more

Best oysters

Made reservations the day before our visit. Oysters were fantastic. We had walleye and haddock for mains. Both were well prepared and the presentation was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant and suggest you make a reservation if you want a table. If I lived in Ottawa I would eat here at least once a week!

Eclectic/cozy and cute

Nice atmosphere even if it's a small dim lighted place, music to our ears from an old record player with vinyl records...
The fish is sustainable only, the sea food is amazingly good.Menu change every other day.Must try the clam chowder, walleye and trout. Yummy
Be sure to make a reservation, you won't regret...
Could do better on the dessert... more

Exceptional food and service

The place is small and we went ther without a reservation, which meant we sat at the bar. That is the best. You are in the middle of the action but the staff take the time to chat, joke and care about your food and drink. We had oysters, of course, and the special. They know fish and their recipes... more

Fabulous food, fabulous fun

Visited Whalesbone on September 24 with a large group of rambunctious colleagues while attending a conference. As it was a Wednesday night and our reservation was for 8:30, we had most of the small restaraunt to ourselves. It is such a cute, cozy location- very eclectic. I believe that as a group, we tried everything on the limited menu- and... more

You'll Feel Special Here

I made a reservation, then cancelled it, all in the same day. Decided later to just drop in since I was able to make it after all. I said 'I cancelled earlier, but here I am'. The hostess said, 'Hey, it's Jim, he made it!'. Talk about feeling the love, now that's service. The service continued to be friendly, and... more

Amazing seafood experience

At first glance the Whalesbone is a small and dimly lit restaurant/bar, however looking closer it is absolutely overflowing with atmosphere . Known for their fresh oysters - this is the best place in town for sustainable oysters and seafood. Local and Canadian seafood at its finest. With only a few tables at the restaurant the place fills up fast,... more

Excellent meal

Food was all excellent. It helps if you like seafood, because that is certainly the theme of Whalesbone. Too bad (for us) it was so small and popular. We ended up sitting at the bar, which was fine, as we got to talk with the oyster shucker. That it was so busy is certainly good news for the hardworking staff... more

Loved it

Great atmosphere, bar was packed! Loved food, limited menu but great quality seafood, will definitely go back

Not a great experience but would try one more time...

This review is a little late. I went here back in June for a late dinner with some friends. The service was attentive but the food took a little longer than expected. The restaurant is very small so be sure to book reservations on weekends.

I only ordered a main- the seared trout with Moroccan couscous and cumin carrots. The presentation... more

Wow! I'd give it 4.5 stars, but my friend's mackerel left a lot to be desired. Very unexpected place on our trip to Ottawa. Great vibe, good wine selection, fresh as can be oysters, blow your mind tuna, and the mussels were phenomenal. Service was a bit spotty, but got warmer the longer we stayed. The desserts looked great, but we just didn't have room. I wish whalesbone was in DC so I could go... more

Charming décor in a small space with a lively atmosphere helped along by vinyl music. Garage door window brings the outside in, while the vines growing out front keep it private - cute! (Very beach house.)

Knowledgeable wait staff are friendly, helpful and casual - they'll sit down at our table if there's room to go over the menu and answer questions. Got a great wine recommendation.

Ordered... more

Everything you hear is true - fantastic

Delicious oysters, even off-season, fantastic wine (New Zealand SB), tuna was to die for, and the trout was delicious. Thanks to the staff for being so accommodating with a dairy allergy. Definitely worth the money. Excellent choice for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary. The place is small so reserve ahead!

I have only ever given 5 stars once and this is it

Whalesbone...!! OK it is expensive but worth every cent!
I will list the reasons why:
- great friendly atmosphere
- hadn't been there in a year and staff recognized us and gave us a free appetizer
- 18 oyster plate as a starter - incredible
- swordfish appetizer - melted in our mouths
- our main courses were lobster (my... more

Great atmosphere

Small, trendy restaurant offering delicious ethical food. A bit pricey but worth the money for a nice night out. Wait staff was fun and informative. Oyster bar looked great although we didn't partake this visit.

It is good

Crispy clams for an appetizer, great but $25…
The scallop cerviche is outstanding.
We sampled the mackerel and the walleye. Both were marvellous. The accompaniments were eclectic and creative; crispy egg plant and sauces with lime and a hint of delicate Thai.
Desserts are in poor order. Churros con chocolate – ho hum, banana cream pie – really? and cheese... more

Friendly and Fresh

Very fresh fish, and the presentation was superior. Staff was helpful and most friendly. Excellent service.
Small setting added to ambiance--spinning vynil records was a treat not to be missed.
Well worth a visit. Crowded at times so get there at a reasonable time so you wont have to wait long.

Get little spot not on the beaten path

Had a chance last week to eat at the Whalesbone Oyster House on Banks. What an excellent little find it was. Small menu but excellent quality and value. Oysters were very good. Service was excellent. Not a place you would stumble upon but worth looking up.

I agree with Andrew K: "This place is okay. Its got the best seafood I have had in Ottawa, which isn't saying much. This place wouldn't last a month in Vancouver. "

This is a very good restaurant... for Ottawa.
I was looking for the best of the best for Seafood in Ottawa for my mom. Yelp decided it was Whalesbone.
We ordered oysters, scallop ceviche, mackerel & lobster risotto.
The oysters... more

Amazing Experince

My parents and I enjoyed some of the best seafood we've ever had, (my father is from nova scotia, so trust me when I say, we've had a lot) at this cozy little restaurant, I would recommend making reservations as there are only a few in the whole place. The servers/bartender were extremely friendly and the service was outstanding. I... more

Excellent fish and appatizers

The fish and appatizers are excellent at the Whalebone Oyster House. I had pikerall (walleye to American friends) and it was excellent as were the muscles. The lobster risotto and seafood chowder my wife had were also well prepared, fresh and served very hot. Great small selection of local micro brews. Unfortunately the place is noisy and also their reservation... more

Very good food, fun atmosphere, attentive service. Could not have asked for more.

Highlights:
- oysters - fresh and delicious. Tuna appetizer - delightful. Creamy banana for dessert - unbelievable!
- service: fast, right-in-time. We ordered a couple of appetizers and the main; mid-way we realized we are already full, and the server easily agreed to offer canceling the main course. We were very... more

Good fish, good service, snug spot

I'd been to the little lunch and retail (wholesale? where you can buy fish) location nearby, but this was the first time to the Bank St location. A group of us decided to go for lunch, most of us never having eaten there before. While we hadn't made a reservation, the staff made space for us (one of the groups... more

Ever since I had a sustainable oyster from Whalesbone at a downtown restaurant, I have been wanting to try some of their other offerings. I didn't know there was a restaurant as well as the retail store on Kent St. (thank goodness for Yelp). I had takeout lunch from the counter at the retail store and it was DELICIOUS.

The catch-of-the-day was a fish sandwich. Fabulous fish, nice spicy... more

Good fresh oysters. Everything else average

You really come here for the fresh oysters and funky atmosphere. The main dishes themselves are pretty average and generally expensive for what you get. Example, paid almost $20 for fish and chips which was nothing more the two small strips of fish (like the one from frozen section of the supermarket)

Best place for Oysters

The place is small and simple, but the food is fantastic. The oysters are fresh and they offer different sauces if that's the way you like them. Overall it is a fun place to go... probably not very romantic, cuz you will sit very close the next table, but if you want a garranteed great seafood experience, this is the... more

Best oyster house

Great eclectic rustic wood atmosphere, cheefrul ambiance, good service! Lots of variety in oysters but great fish and chips as well - in fact yummy chips!! Located close to downtown

Delicious seafood

Had a birthday lunch here and as usual it was delicious. I splurged and had the lobster roll & a beer - the roll was great. Whalesbone has a well deserved reputation for their fresh fish.

Easily my favourite restaurant. The food is delicious! I've never enjoyed such tasty food before. The oysters were delicious. We enjoyed a rich, red wine that was delicious! (Can't recall the name). Their menu changes every night, which ensures a fresh meal, and variety. All of the seafood served is sustainable.

Service is fantastic! It's a very cozy, lively space. I love that I can enjoy a... more

Over-rated

The food was very good, but the restaurant was crowded and noisy and the staff had an attitude that they were just too cool to live or serve a mere minion like myself. I read reviews on this place and I just expected more based on the reviews. Very Good but not as great as I was lead to believe... more

Food is "5" - atmosphere "2

Visited this restaurant with a girlfriend - love seafood and was really looking forward to it. What was good was excellent, but, even so, I'd be somewhat reticent to return.
The food...divine. the scallop ceviche appetizer was perfect- figs, jalapeno, onion, creme fraiche -- all combined in bursts of flavour - fantastic. I had the walleye main course, which was,... more

MMMMmmm The Brown Bag Lunch

Worthy of all the "Best Sandwich I've Ever Had" TV shows... Their outlet store... Smoked Fish Sandwich. Imagine this. You taste the caper mayo, and its tangy and creamy and then, whoa, there's a bit of sweetness peaking through from the caramelized onions and you hit a big chunk of smoked tuna, and yes, you have a little bit of... more

Overpriced and you leave hungry

The portions are very small and very expensive. I only eat sustainably caught fish so was excited to try the Whalesbone. My friend and I had to go down the street and get a pizza slice at Pizza Pizza right after we left and we are not huge eaters. Frankly it was a rip off.

Now that we've been, we don't have to go again

For more than two years, I have been agreeing to go to the Whalesbone Oyster House with my husband. For many reasons we never went - until last night. The restaurant is in an old building, very narrow and very small. Okay, it could be likened to eating in one of those 'in' places in New York City, tucked away... more

Expensive but worth it for special occasion or if you've got money to blow. Small place and reservations are a must if you want a table. Bar seats are more fun though and are 1st come 1st served. Staff goes above and beyond and they all work together to make you experience a good one. They take turns picking records to play on the old record player behind the bar....mostly upbeat jazzy blues... more

Very nice spot for lunch

The restaurant is cozy and the service is friendly. It wasn't my choice because I'm not a seafood person, but I was very happy with my meal. My family loves the oysters there. Not my thing, but rave reviews. The desserts are amazing. The space is a bit cramped, but not uncomfortably so. Many tables have a clear view of... more

Terrific Food without the stuffiness

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Chic, gourmet, delicious food without the attitude is what we liked best. A real mix of people as well, small, cozy and loud...an oasis of life and vibrancy in Ottawa.
Will become our staple go to restaurant when we want to splurge.

Fresh

Had to wait about 30mins to get my order of oysters. I was surprised they didn't have a second person shucking.
It was worth the wait. Very fresh. They had 4 different oysters in season to choose from. We got a mix of all
The menu has a wonderful variety of flavours. Very hard to choose what to eat.
Over... more

This review is for the retail store, not the restaurant. I ordered two dozen assorted oysters to bring home.

Good: Ordering is easy - I just gave them a call 2 days before and spoke to the kindly oystermonger about what I needed. No forms to fill out, no deposit needed.

Better: Service is great. We asked to have ours shucked and they were done so perfectly. Easy to transport and came placed... more

Awesome

I have been to this little place many times! Hosted a private dinner for my hubby's 40th birthday. There are NO fresher, cleaner oysters in the world! The service is awesome, and the food....even if you aren't an oyster lover, is to die for.... more

Best Oysterhouse on the Planet

This place is the best oyster house, check that, best restaurant on the planet. It has everything you want, when you want it. You want to go after work with the boys and put in a shift while enjoying some pacific oysters? You got it. You want to impress a date by treating them to one of the best meals... more

Fresh matters! Scotch and oysters

Went for a meal with colleagues, quaint eclectic setting, make reservations if you wan to get in... Very small and limited seating! 5 appetizers and 5 main dishes, loved the limited menu, pushes you out of your comfort zone! We started with an oyster plate, great presentation! And who knew single malt scotch was great sprinkled over oysters!!! I think... more

Ambiance was fantastic, service was personnel , food was amazing and original presentation, we both had the lobster and I think the combination of flavours was perfect. You won't leave hungry.

It earned its Price of $$$ but if you care more about quality and experience its a must go. Ottawa has few choices when it comes to small quality restaurants.

Oyster house that serves delicious vegetarian food

Ate here for a friend's birthday and being vegetarian I thought I was going to go hungry because there was nothing vegetarian in the menu but the chef prepared a vege dish for me that was really delicious - still salivating from the crispy chickpeas they sprinkled on my dish. I will be back for the random vege dishes they'll... more

Too big for it's britches

Got off to a bad start. My daughter, a student, called for a reservation – a Christmas present for her Dad. She was informed in a perfunctory way that a credit deposit was required; $50 if we were late arriving and $50 more if we stayed beyond two hours. And $50/head if we cancelled. When she commented that this practice... more

Great seafood! A wonderful place to share oysters and prosecco with friends

This place is a great seafood joint in Ottawa. We sat at the bar and shared a plate of oysters that were opened right infront of us and some prosecco. The bartender was great!

The best seafood in town bar none! I'm going to give it the tag of the most overpriced restaurant in town as well though. It's also gone downhill a bit from a few years ago.

I've been here on numerous occasions for the seafood and it's been always pretty good. There is one thing that I really enjoy from here and that's when they have sword fish. The thing is like a damn steak with a fin! Think... more

A smoked fish sandwich from the store at 504A Kent is probably the best $10 you'll ever spend on lunch.

Been going here since it opened. It doesn't quite match the heyday of Vardy or Charlotte of late, but it's still one of the top 3 restaurants in Ottawa. Beautifully prepared fresh dishes, heavy on the seafood, but also organic and local greens and meat. I think an underrated part of their menu has always been the desserts as well and no matter how many times I have oysters in Toronto, every... more

This restaurant not only has amazing food but a real unique atmosphere that is very quaint and special. Great service, great music. One of those hidden gems that makes you want to come back again and again.

Try to avoid giving out 5 stars unless there is a major X factor. This place is simply unique and special. The service is great and friendly, it's a great cozy ambiance, and the food is terrific. The Lobster Risotto is simply one of the 5 best things Ive ever eaten - flavors are on point, great textures, portion size and lobster. The gazpacho is also awesome as is the oysters. Really everything... more

I always live going to Whalesbone. Servers and bartenders are very knowledgable and chefs are great. It can be pricey but worth it.

INCREDIBLE
staff knows their wine and their oysters!
The oyster shucker made selections for me and were incredible! I have never had such CLEAN FRESH tasting oysters in my life!
Staff is so pleasant and chatty and helpful.... they know their stuff!
I have been to many restaurants in Ottawa and this is one of my favorites!
i will definitely be back on Monday for another supper!
The atmosphere is... more

Went for a second visit to this fishy hot spot. This time I loved it. The weather was cool. The street vibe was calm and the food was amazing. I will be back again and again.

This was my first impression of Walesbone Oyster House - Food great!!!The space is very tight, hot and noisy. I must say though the great food and very happening vibe was fun. Great to sit near the sidewalk and feel the... more

I love seafood! And this is the best place to have seafood in Ottawa. Even if you don't like seafood, this place is a place to eat. I had one of the most amazing brisket's ever here, it was cooked in duck fat, it was a religious experience.

This place is all about atmosphere, great staff, and great music. The place is tiny, and I have never sat anywhere but the bar, it's a great place to sit,... more

Took my wife here for dinner for her Birthday. She is a huge fan of oysters, and to that end she was not disappointed. That is where the good ended.

While my wife dove in to her 18 Oysters, I had the 'Clam' Chowder. I could not detect a clam, potato or anything else that resembled what goes in a chowder. Just a creamy base with a hunk of Rye bread plopped in the middle

Our mains then came out... more