Chop Steakhouse & Bar

The service at Chop is so, so good. The hosts are really warm and welcoming, and the wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Maybe one of the best teams in Ottawa!

The place is nicely designed — modern, upscale, and warm. Music is of course a matter of personal taste, but I felt it could’ve used a touch more sophistication. The playlist was a bit obnoxious and gave me more of a Moxies feel. Some deep / refined house might’ve been a better match for that “chic energetic upscale” thing they’re going for.

The food is what needs to catch up to the quality of service. I ordered prime rib: the quality of the cut was average, it was slightly dry, and the crust wasn’t well formed (horseradish was super though). The mac n’ cheese side was like high-end TV dinner quality. Ordered a chocolate cake for dessert and it was decent but a bit dry as well. They took care of me but I was kind of disappointed because I feel like that overall team deserves better for their efforts.

In conclusion, it’s certainly not awful but they are not reaching their full potential right now, particularly at their price point. The food (or at least the food I had that night) is holding them back from an otherwise top-tier experience.

Fantastic spot. Staff are amazing. Place is spotless. Bathrooms always great to walk into a clean and good smelling bathroom. Speaks volumes of the regular cleaning of the establishment. Keep it up!!!
Food… did the steak bites. As always fantastic and mixing the Mustard and the Horseradish together….. another level!!!! The bar tender advised of this!! Fantastic bit of advice. Icy cold pints and lovely chatter with the Bar tender.
Love the decor and elements that make this place

Came to celebrate our 13 Year Anniversary and didn’t expect anything more than our dinner. We were greeted with a glass of champagne each and at the end of our dinner we were given a card from the staff saying Happy 13th Anniversary and a free appetizer for the next time we come back. Our waiter was Donavon and we were very happy with his service! 🙂

Oir group of 26 had a fantastic lunch. Service was great and the staff made sure to take care of everyone. The kids were brought food first which is excellent. I had a Starter Caesar salad, followed by the Fillet Minion with Black Truffle Butter, Loaded baked potato and seasonal veggies. Paired with a 6oz Glass of Iniskillin Pinot Noir.

Thank you for alllowing our group to celebrate oir occasion without feeling rushed and going the extra mile to make sure we were all well served.

I may not have the best pictures but I have the best dinning experience I’ve had in Ottawa region. Delicious steak, fantastic service and the way they pay attention to details; it made this experience unique for me. In addition to all of that It was a great idea to celebrate my birthday in here . They made sure that it was an unforgettable one. Thank you sooooo much to the entire team and appreciated every effort taken.

As a non-sponsored guest, I’d give Chop Steakhouse a 3.5/5. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, and the three appetizers we tried were all well done. My fillet mignon was also cooked perfectly.

However, the cocktails and main course sides didn’t quite hit the mark. For instance, my Caesar salad was mixed poorly, with all the salty capers and dressing at the bottom of the bowl. This made the first half of the salad taste bland and the second half too salty. The main course presentation felt a bit basic, with a slight cafeteria look and feel. In terms of cocktails, we tried 3 of their in-house cocktails and they were decent, but nothing more.

There’s definitely room for the restaurant to improve, especially considering its price point.

This was my first visit to Chop Steakhouse & Bar, and I had been looking forward to a great meal and even better conversation with good friends, and it absolutely delivered on both.

From the moment we arrived, the service stood out. A special shoutout to Sunny, who was warm, attentive, and ensured everything flowed perfectly throughout the evening.

The menu offered something for everyone, from appetizers and mains to cocktails and desserts, the selections were plentiful and inviting.

I started with the seafood chowder, which was rich, flavourful, and generous with seafood, no cutting corners here.

For my main, the filet mignon was outstanding: tender and buttery, paired beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes and perfectly grilled vegetables.

And a big thank-you to Pat for the handcrafted beverage, clearly made with care and attention. It was the perfect complement to an already memorable meal.

A wonderful first experience all around, great food, great service, and great company. I’ll definitely be back.