The Seafood Grill
Seafood

The Seafood Grill

4.5 (1,170 reviews)
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← Nepean
Dine-inTakeout

ABOUT

This longstanding venue offers a fish market & cozy restaurant area serving classic seafood dishes.

HOURS

Sunday (today) 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

♿ Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance ✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating ✓ Wheelchair-accessible parking lot ✓ Wheelchair-accessible washroom
🍽️ Service Options
✓ Dine-in ✓ Takeout
⭐ Popular For
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Groups
🥗 Offerings
✓ Beer ✓ Wine ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee
🪑 Dining Options
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
✓ Washroom ✓ Outdoor seating
👥 Crowd
✓ Families ✓ Groups
📅 Planning
✓ Accepts reservations
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments
🅿️ Parking
✓ Free parking lot ✓ Paid parking lot ✓ Free street parking

REVIEWS

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Lisa Elminowski
January 19, 2026
★★★★★

Pickerel special was delicious, but it was actually the puréed cauliflower underneath that stole the show! Hubby’s VERY happy with his lobster bisque (gluten-free) and paella. Too full for dessert, so I time the Biscoff cheesecake to go – NO REGRETS!! It was a busy Saturday evening, and flow service was good, but the kitchen was definitely backed up and dragged a bit too long. Would definitely go again.

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Anh Cao
December 21, 2025
★★★★★

Went in during peak dinner time. Took about 10 minutes to us to be seated
We ordered calamari and blackened salmon with pasta. The calamari was very fresh. The batter is homemade. It’s fried to perfect crispyness.
The salmon tasted excellent as well.
Portion was enough to share between 2 of us. Luckily the server didn’t hear my initial order or else we would end up with a lot of leftover
Would definitely come back here again as they serve sushi and other delicious dishes as well

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Adrian S
December 20, 2025
★★★★★

Great little spot for seafood in town. The fried smelts were seasoned well and came with a nice seafood sauce for dipping. Also had the mussels and frites. The frites were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. Very good!

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younes trables
October 26, 2025
★★★★★

It is for the first time when eating in this magnificent restaurant it is small and full of charm the decoration reminds us of the sea the fish like the restaurants in an old and rustic port the welcome was excellent the top service and the icing on the cake the food we took two paella and fish and delicious chips especially the spicy paella for the drinks they offer with alcohol but they made us two superb non-alcoholic drinks thanks to the whole team in the room and also to the chef we will return.

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Firmament
August 18, 2025
★★★★☆

I really like The Seafood Grill—it’s perhaps one of my favourite seafood spots around in Ottawa. The ingredients were fresh and delicious. Although the portion was not the biggest for its price (I got the paella and two spring rolls, which ended up around 50 dollars for me), they were filling, and the seafood ingredients were very solid.

The paella was super delicious, especially the chorizo sausage bits. They were bursting with flavour, which really complements the other seafood. My friend got the Tony’s Bouillabaisse, which I thought was delicious too (although I don’t think she liked it all that much).
The spring rolls were super yummy. They were fried to crispy perfection and filled with steaming hot shrimp, crab bits, and lettuce. It was super fun to eat, too.

My favourite thing about The Seafood Grill was how freshly cooked every single dish was. All three dishes came out steaming hot, which I knew they had prepared freshly in the back. All seafood restaurants should do it like The Seafood Grill as the gold standard.

I think I’ll be back next time I’m in town, especially if I can visit the Kanata area. I really want to try their fish and chips and all the other dishes.

Great service (I loved the cold water). The vibe was fun (tho there were a couple of flies, which I assumed were inevitable in the middle of summer).

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1480 Merivale RoadOttawa, ON K2E 6Z5
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🥗 Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
Confirmed Accessible
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Confirmed Patio
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Confirmed Full Bar
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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