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Al's Steakhouse, Ottawa, ON

Al's Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
511 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Classic steakhouse meals define the cuisine at Al’s: certified Angus beef, fresh fish, a variety of delicious appetizers and salads fill the menu. It’s perfectly complemented by classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, and uncompromising service.

Al’s is the first and only restaurant in Ottawa to cook its beef on live charcoal, giving steaks their distinctive signature taste. Al’s famous garlic salad dressing is included on a starter salad with most meals, and is bottled and sold in-house and in grocery stores throughout the city.
Open daily for lunch and dinner Al’s has ample free parking, can host over 100 diners in private events, and features a menu that will satisfy all tastes.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 233-7111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private banquet facility for up to 80 guests.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Elgin and Waverly
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al's Steakhouse is a beloved Ottawa staple, renowned for its "excellent service" and "delicious steaks." Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and attention to special occasions, making it ideal for celebrations. While some experiences vary, the steakhouse consistently impresses with its "superb food," "amazing cocktails," and "friendly staff," ensuring memorable dining experiences.

511 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very much enjoyed our 45th anniversary dinner. Kat our server was excellent, attentive and made the evening splendid.

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  2. Christine

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, great ambience and delicious food! Thanks.

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  3. Andre

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très belle expérience tout absolument tout à été excellent

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  4. Alberto

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and extraordinary service. Our favourite place now!

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  5. Gerard

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Al's is THE place for excellent food, superb steaks & the best fries. The service, as always, friendly, professional and attentive. Special thanks to our server last pm, Ashley ! And thank you to the other wait staff also. We'll be back!

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  6. Lowa

    VIP

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    All of us at our table felt the service was not the same as in past experiences. I had to ask other servers for service because our server was not coming to check on us, and we needed refills, ordering, and more. Over the years I have gone here, I was extremely disappointed tonight.

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  7. Billy Joe

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was amazed that the manager made sure that we had the right table as I initially booked for 4 then another guest joined us; thank you for the wonderful service and awesome steaks !!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Arlo

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Steaks were perfect! The bacon appetizer is awesome! Got great service! Fast and detailed! Table check by the owner was a nice touch! Don’t see that very much anymore! We will definitely be back!!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Matthew

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and professional service with great knowledge of the menu

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  10. Julie

    Atlantic Canada

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in a very long time. Amazing steak and pasta. Woukd ho back kn a heavy heat! Service was top notch. Overall amazing experience!!

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FAQs

Al's Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 233-7111.

Al's Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 511 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Al's Steakhouse

327 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elgin and Waverly
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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