Al’s Steakhouse

One of my favourite steakhouses in Ottawa. Have been going for years. Service was great even though it was super busy, our server checked in on us often. Got the ribeye steak with the loaded baked potato. The bone marrow herb butter is a must for your steak. Super flavourful, and elevates the steak. Steak was a bit underdone, but had a nice sear on it. The bread was good, starter salad was a big portion.

I first went to Al’s in the 1980s. It was a special date night: New Year’s Eve and I remember carefully picking my outfit! I was there last week celebrating my birthday with a friend… and there were at least three other tables of birthdays being celebrated that night. Comfortable seating, impeccable service, the perfect martini and delicious food make it a great place to celebrate, or meet a client, or start off girls night! Free parking out back and proximity to transit makes it easy to visit.

Classy and welcoming. The food ranks with top notch steakhouses. Starting with the warm pillowy bread to the excellent entrees to the final decadent dessert. Better yet is the service. Attentive but not intrusive and ever so accommodating.

What an amazing night! We showed up without a reservation on a very busy night. “The best they could do was to sit us on the backside of the bar. “, said the manager. She put us in the best seats in the house. She was very kind and accommodating . Delightful indeed. It was a lovely place to sit. Our server/the bartender, Elisha, was delightful. The atmosphere was amazing. The food was the best we have had in a while. The manager come
By to check on us. We were thrilled with that. It was so lovely. We have decided to make Al’s a regular stop on our visits to Ottawa.

Went there with a friend for dinner. Booked table ahead. When arrived there place was very busy (Friday eve). Stuff was very friendly and welcoming. Got our table next to the window. Service was very quick and efficient. Overall impression was positive, despite very loud and crowded atmosphere, but it’s ok as it was busy eve. Waitress was attentive, gave good suggestions for starters and main course. My steak was cooked perfectly (med-well), my partner’s was bit overcooked and slightly dry. Only one thing I didn’t like it’s Fries, which was kinda awful (pic is bellow), but it couldn’t ruin experience in general. After meal, desserts were offered, but we politely declined it as we were so full.