Sussex & Co.

Loved the food and service! However when i walked in i had a reservation for the dining room but the lady kept telling me i had to sit at the bar, until i finally pulled out my phone and she realized i was right i had reserved the dining room, so that was annoying! Anyways the food and service after that was great! Brynna was such a sweetheart!!!Please give her a raise she’s wonderful! The oysters were stellar! I wouldn’t really recommend the bone marrow dish, there was hardly any bone marrow..however the chicken with the garlic sauce was truly delicious!

My partner and I had a great dinner here on NYE! We were miraculously able to get a reservation on the day of for 5pm, which was honestly the perfect time.

We started off with some oysters and the bone marrow as appetizers. The oysters were super fresh and absolutely delicious with all the different toppings. I really like the house-made hot sauce on top! The bone marrow was also good but I felt like we didn’t really get much of the actually bone marrow. For our mains, we both got steaks and a side of fried for us to share. I thought that they’d plate the fries so it was odd to see our food come out with a steak and a single pickle-LOL. This didn’t make a difference and we were still able to enjoy our food. We still had room for desert, but wanted to go home, so we got the cheesecake to go. I forgot to take a picture of it because we gobbled it up too quickly. It was one of the best deserts I’ve ever had in a while!

The service was also great! I can’t remember the name of our server but she was really nice. She always made sure our water was filled and that we had everything we needed, which we greatly appreciated. The atmosphere is also very intimate. I love the low lights—perfect for a romantic dinner!

Had a great time overall and I’d love to come back again!

Sussex & Co in ByWard Market is a fantastic spot for dining, especially if you’re looking for a great date night vibe. The service was absolutely outstanding and attentive.
As for the food, the Nova Scotia oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious, and the Wagyu steak was simply perfectly cooked and full of flavour but I find the steak’s portions a little small and pricy. The lamb shank, however, was a bit underwhelming as it was not well marinated and cooked. Thumbs down for it. Overall, it was a good dinning experience for special occasions like Christmas time and so on.

We came on an adventure for our wedding anniversary… The food was amazing! Tim (our server) was outstanding! Amazing recommendations all around and the cocktails had us ordering more just wanting to try them all. Will be back and soon!!

We had such a great experience here! The service was exceptional – attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious with fair portions. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommend this steakhouse to anyone looking for quality food and great service.

If you’re looking for a place that proves simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, this is it. The menu at this steakhouse is refreshingly straightforward — no gimmicks, just perfectly executed dishes that are absolutely packed with flavor. Every bite reflects attention to detail and a real mastery of the ingredients.

I’ll definitely be back for the food — the steak was cooked to perfection — but what truly sets this place apart is the service. From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do.

It’s rare to find a restaurant that nails both the food and the hospitality at this level. A new favorite in Ottawa — highly recommend!